Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Mar 15, 2022

Michael was born October 21, 1966 in Los Angeles, CA and was raised by Ruth and Henry White. On December 3, 1999, Michael married Rumiko Yoshida in Wichita, KS. Michael served in the United States Navy as aircraft equipment technician for over 11 years. After serving in the Navy, Michael worked at the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center...

Mar 15, 2022

Virginia C. Kastning, 93, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022. Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Ersel Kastning and parents, Christy and Alaska Grisham. Survivors include her children, Kevin Kastning (Therese) and Kris Hernandez; brothers, Bobby Grisham and Larry Grisham; and grandchildren, Raymond and Brandon Hernandez. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10 am,...

Mar 13, 2022

James "Jim" D. Allen, 85, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2022. He was preceded in death by his first and second wives, Muriel and Janelle; parents, Maurice and Doris Allen; and siblings, Ronnie and Maurice. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Allen; children, Sonya (Allen), Barbara, and Jeff (Jennifer); step-children, Krista, Barbara, Rick, Ritchie, and Gail; sister, Verna; grandchildren, Keith,...

Mar 13, 2022

Judy Ogden, the daughter of Sally and Harrison Weems, passed on to glory, peacefully, with her family near by, Sunday, March 13, 2022. She is preceded in death by her husband Gary Ogden; son, Curtis Brewer; daughter-in-law, Denese Brewer; brother, Ronnie Weems and grandchildren, Nick Brewer and Bryce Johnson. Survivors include her sons, Randy and wife, Glenda Brewer and...

Mar 11, 2022

Clifford C Johnson is a well-loved man who loved animals, sitting outside, and above all else, his beautiful bride of 69 years. Cliff was born March 6, 1932 and passed away March 11, 2022. A Veteran of the Korean War, he is predeceased by his Son, Derek F Johnson and Parents, Floyd and Pauline Johnson, and Sister, Shirley (Clayton)...

Mar 9, 2022

Karen Lee Mapstone, 65, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022. Private Services. Karen was preceded in death by her former spouse, John Barry and mother, Christina Dunn. Survivors include her children, Charles Miller, Ashley Jernigan (Cheryl), Jamie Knipp (Jason), and Henry Giasson III; siblings, Keena Longstaff (Al), James Mar, Kathy Kranniwitter (Jon), Kelly Mar, Colleen Schneider (Mark), and Gene...

Mar 8, 2022

Stella Marie Eitzen, 96, retired Seneca IGA, Meat Department Manager, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022. Marie was preceded in death by her first husband, Fince Leon Roberts and her second husband, Wallace Eitzen, her parents, Ben and Roxie Ward, her daughters, Sharon Bittle and Linda Vadnais, her grandchildren, Grant Bittle and Shelly Bloodworth and her great-grandson, Logan Johnson....

Mar 8, 2022

Walton Keith Headings, 96, US Navy veteran and retired Boeing employee, passed away March 8, 2022. Visitation with family, 6-8 pm, Monday, March 14, and Funeral Service, 1 pm, Tuesday, March 15, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Walton was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Headings; son, Gary Headings; daughters, Marilyn Ginder, Kathy Rhoads; brothers, Robert Headings, Phillip Headings...

Mar 7, 2022

Gabriel Isaac Njoroge, 21, born November 28, 2000 in Wichita, Kansas, passed away March 7, 2022. Gabriel was preceded in death by his mother, Wanjiku Njoroge. Survivors include his grandmother, Pastor Rosemary Njoroge, his uncle, Waira Njau; aunts Janelle Dale, Susan Wamboi Randolph and Njeri Njoroge; elders, Njenga Njoroge and Mbugua Njoroge; and cousins, Fereciah Wanjigi, Mburu Wanjigi, Mbugua Wanjigi, Wanjiku Njoroge,...

Mar 6, 2022

David Wayne Meek, 77, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022. Graveside service will be at 2:00pm, Wednesday, March 16 at Oxford Cemetery in Oxford, Kansas. David was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Gladys Meek; and brother, Gale Meek. Survivors include sister-in-law, Crystal Meek; nephews, Drew Meek, and Casey Meek; niece, Briley Meek; and 9 great-nieces and...

Mar 6, 2022

Delbert Dean White was born in Arkansas City, Kansas on Tuesday, December 8, 1931, to Orville Jefferson and Sybil (Handley) White. He passed from this life to his eternal home in heaven on Sunday, March 6, 2022, at the age of 90 at his home in Wichita, Kansas being cared for by his wife, Edna.

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Mar 5, 2022

Ricky "Rick" Dean Unruh went home to be with the Lord on March 5, 2022 while at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. Rick was born on March 5, 1966 in Great Bend, KS to Loren and Connie (Yeubanks) Unruh. Rick attended Great Bend High School where he was a member of the basketball team and his love...

Mar 4, 2022

Robinson Francis "Fran" Fletcher, 88, US Army Veteran and retired Boeing employee, passed away Friday, March 4, 2022. Fran was preceded in death by his wife, Alberta; his parents, Samuel and Etta Fletcher; brothers, Jim, Lloyd, Floyd, Bascomb and sisters, Bessie, Gloria, Rosie and Eva. Fran is survived by his sons, Robert Francis Fletcher, Robert Dean and wife, Rhonda...

Mar 4, 2022

Donna F. Hebb, 70, passed away Friday, March 4, 2022. Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Joy, Jr. and Ora Rains, and is survived by her husband, Carl Hebb; sons, Brock Rogers (Ashlie) and Nicholas Rogers (Jennette); brother, Ronald Rains; and grandchildren, Tyler, Tanner, Trista, Tucker, Teagan, Kendall, Weston, and Leah. A Celebration of Life Service will be...

Mar 3, 2022

Alexxa Anahi Rosales, 20, passed away on March 3, 2022. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Yamila Elena Ronquillo, and is survived by her son, Yoan Santana Ronquillo; father, Luis Rosales; mother, Sandra Ramos; brother, Luis Rosales; and husband, Beto Ronquillo.  Visitation, 5-8 pm, Wednesday, March 16, with Rosary Service at 7 pm. Funeral Mass, 10 am, Thursday,...

Feb 27, 2022

James Arnold “Jim” Erxleben, 82, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Helen Erxleben and survived by his children, Trevor Erxleben, Toby Erxleben, and Amanda Linnell (Joshua); sister, Norie Aufdemberge; and grandchildren, Colton and Bennett Linnell. Jim was a lifelong member of the Lutheran Church. Church organist and Choir Director...

Feb 26, 2022

Mary Starr Campbell July 16, 1931 - February 26, 2022

Beloved Mother, Wife, Grandmother, Aunt, Friend. Mary Starr was born in Corpus Christi, Texas to Simon and Anna Nabia Joseph.

Mary Starr spent her formative years in Corpus Christi, followed by Incarnate Word College, San Antonio, Texas instructed by her adored nuns. She then taught...

Feb 26, 2022

Sara Katie Brown, age 49, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, February 26th in the home of her brother and his wife, Korey and Susie Kilgroe, where she had lived for the past 20 years.

She is survived by two older brothers and three older sisters; Kamlin (Kam) L. Kilgroe of San Francisco, California;...

Feb 26, 2022

Nancy Jo Palacioz, 75, passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2022. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00pm, Tuesday, March 8, at Cozine Life Events Center. Celebration of Life will begin at 10:30, Wednesday, March 9, at Cozine Life Events Center. Nancy is preceded in death by her parents, Homer Merten and Freda Resco. She is survived by her loving husband of...

Feb 25, 2022

Richard "Dick" Logan Calhoun, 79, sports fanatic, fisherman and US Army veteran, peacefully passed away on February 25, 2022. Born August 20, 1942 in Plymouth, Indiana. Graduated from Culver High, class of 1960. Preceded in death by his parents, William and Edythe (Bly) Calhoun. Survived by his children, Nicolle (Alex) Hoebener, Jason (Tammy) Calhoun; grandchildren, Preston Hoebener, Logan Hoebener,...