Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Judy Higley

Apr 16, 2022

Judy Ellen Higley, 73, retired Raytheon Aircraft Parts Puller, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Ruby Mayden, her brother, Lee Webb and her grandson, Bryan. Survivors include her sons, Sean and wife Candy, Higley and Tim Higley...

Kleo Coyote

Apr 16, 2022

Kleo L. Coyote, 40, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022. Family will hold a Celebration of Life Service at a later time. kleo was preceded in death by grandfather, Jimmie S. Coyote; nephew, Jimmy Shopteese; and uncle, Lane Coyote. Survivors include his mother, Louise Coyote; father, Dennis Shopteese; siblings, Michael Coyote, Nehemiah Shopteese, Katherine Coyote, and Lindsey Coyote; aunt,...

Martin Smith

Apr 15, 2022

Martin Eldon Smith Martin was born November 18, 1931, in Chanute, KS, to Donavan Wise Smith and Elfleda Belle (Daggett) Smith. He passed away on April 15th at the age of 90. He was married in 1960 to Barbara Ann Glenn at Westside Evangelical United Brethren Church in Wichita, KS. Martin was preceded in death by his beloved wife...

Johny "JB" Bair

Apr 14, 2022

Mr. Johny “JB” Everett Bair

September 19, 1961 – April 14, 2022 Mr. Johny “JB” Bair, who has been a resident of Kansas the past forty years, having lived the greater part of that time near Wichita, in Valley Center, Kansas has journeyed to his Lord and Savior.

Mr. Bair was born in Künzelsau, West...

Terry Whyte

Apr 13, 2022

Terry Patrick Whyte, 83, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, moved on to his next adventure on April 13, 2022. Private family services will be held.

Terry was born in Biercrest, Saskatchewan, Canada. He attended the University of Florida and the University of Tampa, graduating with a Bachelor’s of Science in Agriculture. He had numerous hobbies which included...

Carol Allen

Apr 11, 2022

Carol Ann Allen, 81, retired Corporate Secretary/Treasurer, Allen Millwork Co. passed away Monday, April 11, 2022. Per Carol's wishes no Services will be held, and her body has been donated to KU School of Medicine for medical research. Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Jerry; son, Jay (Lisa) Allen; daughter, Cindy Allen; grandchildren, Matthew Allen and Megan (Jesus) Ornelas. Carol was preceded...

Nancy Gustavson

Apr 11, 2022

Nancy Sue Gustavson, 85, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, died April 11, 2022. A visitation with family will be held from 6:00-8:00 pm, Monday, April 18, at Cozine Life Events Center, 11500 E. 21st St. N. A celebration of Nancy’s life will be held at 1:30 pm, Tuesday, April 19, at First Evangelical Free Church, 1825 N. Woodlawn....

Brenton Price

Apr 9, 2022

Brenton Blade Price, 28, loving husband and son, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022. Brenton was preceded in death by his father Wesley H Holder, and his grandfather Wayne Keeton. Survivors include his wife, Alexandra Lynn Coberley-Price; Mother, Sheila (Howard) Cheatham, Palm Bay, FL; Stepfather, Charles (Carol) Price, Wyoming; Grandmother, Dottie Keeton, Haysville, KS; Brother, Brandon (Shelley) Holder, Maryland;...

John Livengood

Apr 9, 2022

John Edward Livengood was born November 11, 1951 in Hutchinson, KS to Lawrence and Virginia (Rea) Livengood. While attending Buhler High School (Class of ’69), John lettered in Football, Gymnastics, and Track. After High school, John went on to attend Hutchinson Community College on a football scholarship. Before he was able to complete his degree, John joined the US...

Thomas Miller

Apr 9, 2022

Thomas Eddie Miller, 71, retired Textile Salesman, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, Ira and Edith Miller; brothers, Truman, Gene and LeRoy Miller and sister, Barbara Adams. Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Darlene "Dar" Miller; son, Christopher Miller; granddaughter, Zoey Athy-Miller; stepson, Marcus and wife, Jessica Anderson; stepdaughters, Tina...

Barbara Francis

Apr 8, 2022

Barbara Jean Francis, 85, former Walls Floral Owner, passed away Friday, April 8, 2022. Visitation 6-8:00pm, Tuesday, Funeral Service 10:00am, Wednesday both at Broadway Mortuary. Preceded in death by her husband Kay, Barbara is survived by her daughters, Debbie (Jack) Snyder, Susan (Bruce) McAnally, Kelly (Jeff) Thompson and Lisa (Shawn) Stone; 13 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Memorials...

Trudy Raftary

Apr 4, 2022

Trudy Ann Raftary, 78, retired Admissions and Emergency Room Clerk, Memorial Hospital, Manhattan, KS, passed away Monday, April 4, 2022. Trudy was preceded in death by her parents, Vincent and Elta Zemnickas. She is survived by her daughter, Chris Eikleberry (Andy Wells), her grandsons, Chad and Nick Eickleberry and her brother, Daniel Zemnickas.

Betty Townsend

Apr 3, 2022

Betty June Townsend, 89, entered her Heavenly home on Sunday, April 3, 2022. Visitation with family will be 6-8pm, Friday, April 8 at Broadway Mortuary. Graveside service will be at 2:00pm, Saturday, April 9, at Maple Grove Cemetery. Betty is preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Franklin Townsend; parents, Jack and Denzil Shannon; son, Bryan Townsend; daughter-in-law, Susan...

Max Merhoff

Apr 2, 2022

Max A. Merhoff, 63, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022. Family will hold a private service at a later date. Max was preceded in death by his parents, Wallace and Helen Merhoff and a brother, Jay Merhoff. Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Andrea Tallchief; children, Jessica Merhoff, Talons Goode, and Tonkah Goode; brother, Stan Merhoff (Dee Ann);...

Frances Vaughn

Apr 2, 2022

Vaughn, Frances E., 91, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022. Frances was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Vaughn and son, Steven Vaughn. Survivors include her son, Michael Vaughn (Vonnie); grandchildren, Kimberly, Kellanie, Greg, and Leslie; great-grandchildren, Nicole, Michael, Brian, Cala, Brandon, Shana, Liam, and Bailey; and numerous great-great-grandchildren. Visitation with family present will be held from 6-8...

Illa Sweetland

Mar 30, 2022

Illa B. Sweetland, 92, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2022. Funeral service 10:30am, Monday, Broadway Mortuary Chapel. Graveside service 2:00pm, Monday, Newkirk Cemetery, Newkirk, OK. Preceded in death by her parents and 8 siblings, Illa is survived by her son, David (Delores) Winters; daughter, Diane (Tom) Warner; grandchildren, Vanessa (Jess) Wright, Adriana (Jon) Peters, Xavier (Luis) Winters, Aaron Winters;...

Randy Andrusak

Mar 28, 2022

Randy William Andrusak, 59, life-long Packers fan, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022. Randy enjoyed many things, including volunteering his time to be Santa at Dillard's during the holidays, and enjoying a seafood meal, especially the "Fish Friday" meal. Visitation with family will be Sunday, April 10, from 4-6pm at Cozine Life Events Center. Celebration of Life will...

Maxine Tenbrook

Mar 26, 2022

Maxine J. Tenbrook, 86, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2022. Maxine was preceded in death by her husband, Dallas Tenbrook; parents, Alfred and Ethel Hendricks; and brother, Henry Hendricks. Survivors include her sons, Gayle Tenbrook (Cheryl), Max Tenbrook (Paula), and Ivan Tenbrook (Angel); 6 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Visitation with family, 6-8 pm, Wednesday, March 30, at...

Tonda Sharp

Mar 25, 2022

Tonda Kay Sharp, 71, went to be with the Lord suddenly on Friday, March 25, 2022. Tonda was a loving daughter, sister, and mother of five children, and grandmother to eight grandchildren (David Schulte, Alex Schulte, Ben Schulte, Morgan Woods, Zack Woods, Nathan Woods, Aaron Woods, Jennifer Church), one great grandchild (Carter), and many nieces and nephews, and great...

Pat Alkire

Mar 22, 2022

Pat Alkire, 88, was born December 9, 1933 in Stroud, OK, later moving to Geneseo, KS and attending High School with siblings Donna and Larry. Next, he attended Fort Hays and KU, where he earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Pat was drafted into the Army in 1956 and for two years, he served as a Medic in Korea.  After being...