Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

May 7, 2022

Justice R. DeLaRosa, born on November 24, 1998, died unexpectedly at home on May 7, 2022. A Celebration of Life Service has been held by family. He is survived by his mother, Hilari DeLaRosa; father, Ramon DeLaRosa III; siblings, Xavier DeLaRosa, Sebastian DeLaRosa, and Valencia DeLaRosa. He will be missed. Cards and condolences can be sent to the DeLaRosa family,...

May 4, 2022

Betty A. Schaar, 97, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Freddie Schaar; parents, Earl and Avis Johnson; and sister, Nancy Gustavson. Survivors include her children, Donna Meier (Kenny), Sheri Fisher (Daniel), and Kevin Schaar; brother, Doug Milliken; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Visitation with family, 6-8 pm, Tuesday, May 10, and Celebration of Life...

May 4, 2022

Arlyn Wayne Young, 95, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Visitation with family will be Monday, May 9, from 4-6pm at Mosaic Life Church located at 3245 S. Exposition St. in Wichita. Graveside service will be Tuesday, May 10, at 1:00pm at White Chapel Cemetery, located at 1806 N. Oliver Ave. in Wichita. Arlyn is preceded in death...

May 2, 2022

Bert Chrisinger, 86, passed away Monday evening surrounded by family. He was born to Leland and Dorothy Chrisinger in Glenwood, Iowa. He served in the Iowa National Guard and later in the U.S. Air Force. He loved his family and since youth, he enjoyed both Midget and Sprint Car races. In 1958, he married Judith Kier and they had...

Apr 30, 2022

Thanh Van Ho, 68, passed away on April 30, 2022. He was born in Da Nang, Vietnam on October 9, 1953 as the 8th child of 9 in the family.

Since emigrating from Vietnam in the 70s, fleeing the Vietnam War, Thanh found work in various cities and eventually landed in Wichita, KS. There, he met Thuy...

Apr 29, 2022

Mary passed away April 29, 2022 in Flower Mound, Texas just 10 days after her 90th birthday. She was born April 19, 1932 in Springfield, Missouri to Paul Hamilton and Mavis Gates Hamilton. She was later blessed with four brothers. They lived on a farm, but she was very much a "city girl." She was a majorette at Strafford...

Apr 24, 2022

Juanita M. Johnson, age 86, was born September 7, 1935 and passed away April 24, 2022. Juanita was known for making the best cakes in town, her undeniable generosity, and her fierce love for her family. After losing her husband in March, she joins him now, and they will celebrate their 70th anniversary together on July 4th, 2022. During...

Apr 21, 2022

Sharon Lee Boothe, 74, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022. Sharon was preceded in death by her husband, James Boothe; parents, Floyd and Bessie Willis; brother, Frankie Dean Willis; and sister, Guida Caroline Willis. Survivors include her son, Gregg Boothe and wife, Madilyn; sister, Beverley Evans; grandchildren, Geremy St. James, Megan Norman, Vail Walker, Lauren Boothe, Rachel Lynch, Nicholas...

Apr 20, 2022

Aaron Daniel Schiffelbein, 47, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. Visitation will be 6-8pm, Monday, April 25 at Cozine Life Events Center, 11500 E. 21st St. N., Wichita, KS 67206. Celebration of life will be at 10:00am, Tuesday, April 26 at Cozine Life Events Center. Memorial service will be at 10:30am, Monday, May 2, at Cornerstone Church in...

Apr 19, 2022

Philip Ray Schmidt, 61, Carpenter and past member of the Carpenter's Union, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Laurence and Beatrice Schmidt; brother, Jeffrey Schmidt; brother-in-law, Carl Lambert; and stepson, Logan Befort. Survivors include his siblings, Gary Schmidt (Billye), Connie Cabala (Fred), Charles Schmidt (Terry), Charlotte Lambert, and sister-in-law, Beth Schmidt; longtime...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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;...

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...

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...