Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Jun 15, 2022

Kendall Ray Heier, 68, retired Accountant and a faithful volunteer for Team Up and Career Coalition, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Kendall was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Ann Heier; son, Alex Michael Heier; and parents, Elmer and Edna Heier. Survivors include his children, Tammy Carrell (Patrick), Keith Heier (Niki), Ryan Heier, and Erin Bailey; nine brothers and sisters;...

Jun 9, 2022

Janice Nadine Songer, 79, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2022. A private graveside service will be held with a celebration of life at a later date. Janice was born to James and Emily Haskins, and grew up with twin siblings, Larry and Kay. Janice was married to Richard Songer for 59 years. Janice and Richard raised three children, Jennifer...

Jun 7, 2022

Ken E. Halley, 45, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022. Ken was preceded in death by his father, Roger Halley and grandfather, Merle Pitts. Survivors include his sons, Nathanael Halley and Robert Halley; mother, Robyn Stevenson; and brothers, Jeremiah David Halley and Jonathan  Halley. Visitation with family present, 6-8 pm, Tuesday, June 14, and Celebration of Life Service, 10...

Jun 7, 2022

Carlos Jacinto Robles-Vindiola, 45, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. Service for Carlos will begin at 10:00am, Friday, June 10 at Broadway Mortuary. Carlos is preceded in death by his parents, Francisco Robles, and Maria Vindiola. He is survived by his wife, Guadalupe Martinez-Santoyo; children, Carlos Robles, and Aracely Robles; brother, Jesus Robles; sister, Maria Veronica Robles, and...

Jun 6, 2022

Mark Allen Smith, age 40, died unexpectedly on the morning of June 6, 2022. He was born on August 26, 1981 in Wichita, KS. He had been making progress in recovering from a major stroke, which was a result of COVID-19, in October 2020. After spending 329 days in hospitals and rehab facilities, he was able to come live...

Jun 3, 2022

Helen Marie Hendrix (Miller), age 96, was born in Humboldt, Kansas on July 30, 1925, and died in Wichita, Kansas on June 3, 2022.

Helen grew up in several small rural towns in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Illinois.  She attended LaRose Community High School in LaRose, Illinois and was Valedictorian of her class in 1943. While in Illinois,...

Jun 3, 2022

Sanae Perez, 89, retired Housekeeper, passed away Friday, June 3, 2022. Visitation 6-8:00pm, Friday, June 10, 2022, Broadway Mortuary. Graveside Service 9:00am, Saturday, June 11, 2022, White Chapel Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sebero Mata Perez and brother, Tanko Sasaki. Survivors include her sons, John Perez of Dallas, TX and Anthony Perez or Martinsville, VA;...

Jun 2, 2022

Charles D. “Matt” Mattingly, Jr., 79, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, died June 2, 2022. A reception celebrating Matt’s life will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm with remarks at 6:00 pm, on Friday, June 17, 2022 at the Cozine Life Events Center, 11500 E. 21st St. N.

Matt was born to Charles...

Jun 1, 2022

Jason Wesley Sandlin, 50, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022. Private family services will be held. Jason was preceded in death by his father, John W. Sandlin and grandparents, Katheryn Tenbink and John H. and Clarence Sandlin. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Linda and Larry Zollars; grandfather, Eugene Tenbrink; brothers, Brian (Amanda) Konecny and John P. (Kim) Sandlin...

Jun 1, 2022

S. Jane Lybarger, 102, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022. She was preceded in death by husband, Forest Lybarger; parents, David and Ruby Kurtz; brother, Charles Franz; and sister, Helen Rhodes. Survivors include her children, Terry Lybarger (Norma) and Nancy Dodson; grandchildren, Forrest Lybarger, Jane Schaible, and Anna Patrick and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. There will be a visitation...

May 31, 2022

Blanca López Gamero, 102, retired nurse, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022. Viewing will be at 3:30pm, Thursday, June 2, at Broadway Mortuary. A funeral service will follow viewing, at 4:00pm. Blanca is preceded in death by her parents, Rodrigo Gamero and Angela López; daughter, Miriam Melara; and siblings, Marta, Rodrigo, Carlos, Oscar, and Chita. Survivors include children, Daisy...

May 30, 2022

Philip Lee "Goober" Boerstler, 75, retired U.S. Navy Captain, passed away Monday, May 30, 2022. Philip was preceded in death by his wife, Berniece Boerstler, and parents, Philip and Mary Boerstler. Survivors include his daughters, Marla Uhrig (Shannon) and Anne Boerstler; sisters, Sharon Gibson (Ron) and Peggy Boerstler; and grandchildren, Simon, Zoey, and Addison. Military Graveside Honors will be...

May 30, 2022

Carolyn Irene Watkins, 94, retired Aircraft Insurance Broker, passed away Monday, May 30, 2022. Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband, Jack and her granddaughter, Cortney Marie Simon, and 5 brothers and sisters. Survivors include her daughters, Meri Lara and Kara and husband, Alan Simon; grandchildren, Andrea Lara and husband Michael Stupasky, Jared and wife Beth Simon, Kindra...

May 29, 2022

Elizabeth Ann Walker, 87, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband, James Wallace Walker; son, Richard Wayne Walker; parents, Jesse and Allie Akin; and siblings, George Akin, Joe Akin, and Laura Chambles. Survivors include her daughters, Deborah A. Romero, Phyllis J. Thomas, Linda M. Moyer, and Carolyn S. Haskin; 13 grandchildren, 15...

May 28, 2022

William L. Oliver “Bill” Jr.  lost his battle with pneumonia and peacefully died on Friday, May 28 with his loving wife, Mary Lynn, by his side.

Always proud of his Oklahoma roots, Bill was born July 31, 1938 in Oklahoma City, OK to Irene and William L. Oliver, Sr.  The family later moved to Ponca City, OK...

May 27, 2022

Virginia “Ginny” Rockhill, 93, passed away Friday, May 27, 2022. Ginny was preceded in death by her husband, J Carson Rockhill, and is survived by her daughters, Juhree (Bob) Ring, Rochelle (Terry) Kroshus, and Suzanne (Doug) Axon; grandchildren, Shannon, Carson, and Ginny; and five great-grandchildren. Private family graveside services. Memorials to: The Orpheum Theater, where Ginny served as an...

May 26, 2022

Cheryl E. Huckabey, 77, passed away at home Thursday, May 26, 2022. She was born on January 17, 1945, in Hutchinson, Kansas. She is proceeded in death by husband, Joseph Raymond Huckabey; parents, Harold and Ruth (Bowman) Brooks; and brothers, Jerry and Eddie Brooks. She is survived by sons, Jerry J. and Edward E. Huckabey; daughters, Alice E. Huckabey,...

May 25, 2022

Vivian “June” Riddle, 87, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00pm, Wednesday, June 1, at Broadway Mortuary. Graveside service will be at 12:00pm. Monday, June 6, at Fairview Cemetery in Apache, Oklahoma. June is preceded in death by parents, Theodore and Susie Delk; husbands, Tommy Riddle and Chuck Riddle; and brothers, Billy Delk, and Gene...

May 24, 2022

Arthur Lloyd Haywood, 75, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2022. A celebration of life will be at Cozine Life Events Center, Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at 11:00am, with visitation beginning at 10:00am. Interment will follow the service at White Chapel. Arthur was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Mildred Haywood; and siblings, Diane Watson, Linda Haywood, Michael...

May 23, 2022

Ross Edward Andrews, 32, passed onto eternal life on Monday May 23rd, 2022.   He was born in Wichita to Kenneth and Judith Andrews on June 14th, 1989.  He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Edward and Ruby Andrews and Juanita and Ubertino Leon.  He's survived by his siblings Lisa (Ross) Bonner, Crissy (Rich) Peppard, Wesley (Mia) Andrews, Diana...