Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Jul 9, 2022

Janie Sue Ritz Westover, 74, went home Saturday, July 9, 2022 with family at her bedside. She left behind a daughter, Katrina Jewell Wolf Ritz; sister, Martha Kimball Westover; brother, Robert Westover; sisters-in-law, Carleen Westover, and Pamela Westover; grandson, Calvin James Dean Wolf; 1 niece, and 3 nephews. She is preceded in death by her father, Gail Westover; mother,...

Jul 6, 2022

C.R. “Bob” Dunne, 91, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, died on July 6,2022.

A private family service has been planned.

Bob was born to Darcy Edgar and Elizabeth (Testard) Dunne, Jr. on January 7, 1931 in Wichita, Kansas.  He was one of four children: Darcy Edgar, III (Sonny), Betty Marie (Sis) and Nancy…

Jul 5, 2022

Pat was a devoted and loving servant of God. She was an active member of Westview Baptist Church since 1976. Pat served the church community in many capacities. She enjoyed time visiting with her many friends, schoolmates, neighbors, medical staff and co-workers. She was independent and hard working. Pat was always willing to help others and continued as a...

Jul 4, 2022

Harry Scott Elder, 51, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2022. Family will hold a private Celebration of Life gathering in the near future. Harry was preceded in death by his parents, Harry O. Elder and Guadalupe (Villarreal) Elder. He is survived by his sister, Teresa Edwards (Chad); niece, Chelsea Cartland; nephew, Michael Cox; great-niece, Aubrey; great-nephew, Easton; several...

Jul 3, 2022

Simpson, Thomas Alexander, 71, passed away on July 3, 2022. Tommy was born June 26, 1951 in Winnipeg, Manitoba to Thomas Alexander Simpson and Helen Jean Shaning. He immigrated to Wichita, Kansas with his family in 1954. Tommy was preceded in death by his father and sister-in-law, Cathleen (Barry). Survivors include, his mother Helen, his brothers, Barry of Tucson,...

Jul 3, 2022

Dorothy Lee Martin was born on August 21, 1930 to Clarence and Blanche Blake of Maize, Kansas, the last of six daughters. Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents and sisters Genevieve, Lucille, Vera, Willadean and Helen. She grew up in Maize and later attended Wichita North High School by train where she met her future husband Paul...

Jul 2, 2022

Jorge Vaquera, Jr., 24, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will at be 7:00pm, Thursday, July 7, at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 am, July 8, at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church. Interment will follow mass at Greenwood Cemetery. The family wants to express that casual...

Jul 2, 2022

Ruth Louise Faroh, 96, former owner of ETC. Fashions in Wichita, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband Mitchell Faroh, her parents, Paul and Naomi Ellis, brothers, Harvey and Jimmie Ellis and her sister, Marie Shabkie. Survivors include her sons, Craig and his wife Janet Faroh and John Faroh, her daughter, Jana...

Jul 1, 2022

Ruth E. Warfield, 91, Former Banking Employee, passed away Friday, July 1, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be held 10:30am, Saturday, July 9, 2022 at the Cozine Life Events Center. Survivors include her husband of 66 years, Bill Warfield; son, Bill "Randy" (Michelle) Warfield; daughters, Janella Shellenberger and Janet Warfield; brother, Chuck Woolf; brother-in-law, Bob Warfield; grandchildren, William...

Jun 30, 2022

Debra Ann Buesch, 64, Former Wesley and Via Christi St. Francis OR Nurse, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2022. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert and parents, Max and Lucille Newby, survivors include her sons, Matthew Buesch, Michael and wife, Andrea Buesch and Stephen and wife, Marie Buesch; step-daughter, Dianna Buesch; brother, Greg and wife, Rhonda Newby; sisters,...

Jun 29, 2022

Charles "Chuck" William Edwards Jr, 70, proud Marine and retired Auto Mechanic, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022. A celebration of life will be at 3:00pm, Friday, July 22, at Broadway Mortuary. Chuck is preceded in death by his mother, Geraldine Russell; and siblings, Danny Hudlin, Lloyd Combs, Joyce Kester, and James Combs. Survivors include his loving wife, Peggy Edwards;...

Jun 29, 2022

Frances Y. Avila, 94, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022. Graveside Service, 1 pm, Friday, July 1, 2022, at Greenwood Cemetery, 6231 W. 47th St. S. Frances is survived by her children, Celia Grajeda, Sarah Jewell, Cynthia Salazar, Sulema Arellano, Susanna Larraga, Joe Salazar, Sonya Arnett, Blas Avila, Jr., and Frances Avila-Krech; 43 grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren, and 21 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husband, Blas V. Avila, Sylvia...

Jun 26, 2022

Thomas Lee O’Donnell, 23, departed this earth to be with his Lord on June 26th, 2022. He was

born in Wichita, KS to Kevin O’Donnell and Julie Balay.

He is survived by his parents, his sisters Sarah & Sydney, and his brother Andrew. Additionally,

he is remembered by his nana, Benita O’Donnell, and...

Jun 23, 2022

Earl L. Stephens, 80, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10 am, Tuesday, June 28, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Earl is survived by his sister, Louise N. Moler; nephews, Gene Moler, Paul Moler, Kerry Moler (Emma), Jeffery Moler (Dawn), and Adam Moler; several other nieces, nephews, cousins, and...

Jun 22, 2022

Julie Marie Lukic, 51, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be at 10:30am, Saturday, July 2, at the Cozine Life Events Center, 11500 E. 21st St. N. A reception will immediately follow the service. Julie is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Nora Maher; and brother, Mickey Maher. She is survived by...

Jun 20, 2022

Adelicia Emma Banuelos, 18, passed away Monday, June 20, 2022. Visitation will be at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception at 6:15, Wednesday, June 29, with rosary beginning at 7:00. Mass will be at 10:00, Thursday, June 30, also at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Burial will follow mass at Kechi Cemetery. Adelicia is survived by parents, Eduardo,...

Jun 20, 2022

Israel Nehemiah Luna-Vick, son of Calvin Vick and Kira Luna, passed away Monday, June 20, 2022. Israel is also survived by his grandparents, Betty Ross, Jose Luna, Henry and Wyevetta Clark and great-grandparents, Dan and Twila Herman and Wynona Vick. His brother, Ramon Vick and sisters, Eva Vick and Sevyn Luna also survive him. Israel was preceded in death...

Jun 19, 2022

Wayne E. Stanfield, 87, passed away June19, 2022. He was the son of Blanche (Newton) and Warren Stanfield. On December 31, 1954, he married Katheryn Marlene Williams.

Wayne worked at Beech Aircraft for 35 years as a First Article Quality Control Inspector.

He was preceded in death by daughter, Angela; brothers, Wallace and Bob; sister,...

Jun 18, 2022

James (Jim) Ketner, amazing father, son, brother and friend, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022. Jim loved to fish and BBQ and do anything outdoors. He was a devoted employee of a local remodeling company for over two decades. His work ethic and loving demeanor, lives on with his family and anyone who has worked beside him. Survivors include his...

Jun 18, 2022

Marion served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam conflict and received a Purple Heart. He came home at age 22 to recover from his injuries but he never overcame his experience of killing in our name. Nights were hard and dreams haunted him to his last days but he has peace at last. He was an...