Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

James Erxleben

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...

Mary Campbell

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...

Sara Brown

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;...

Nancy Palacioz

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...

Richard Calhoun

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,...

Ron Webb

Feb 25, 2022

Webb, Ron, 58, passed away Friday, February 25, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Betty Webb and is survived by his wife, Traci Webb; children, Danielle Sherar (Keith), Ashley Ruiz (Alphonso), Aaron Webb, and Spencer Webb (Courtney); grandchildren, Natilee, Aundre, Isabella, Audrina, Bentley, Kye, Cooper, and Juliette. Graveside Service, 1:30 pm, Thursday, March 3,...

Mina Peterson

Feb 23, 2022

Mina M. Peterson, 91, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022. Visitation, 2-4 pm, Sunday, March 6, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Graveside Service, 12:00 pm, Monday, March 7, at Harveyville Cemetery, Harveyville, KS. Survivors include her children, Ronald Peterson (Vicki), Nona Entwistle (Howard), Dan Peterson (Phyllis), Scott Peterson (Danna); grandchildren, Ron Peterson, Sonny Cunningham, Danielle Law, Matthew Peterson,...

Jerry Trenary

Feb 22, 2022

Jerry Dale Trenary, 81, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022. Jerry is survived by his wife, Helga Trenary; sons, Ronald Klaus Trenary and Jerry Leroy Trenary; brothers, James Trenary and Phillip Trenary; sister, Karen Gordy; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 am, Tuesday, March 1, at Cozine Life Events Center, 11500...

Terry Rush

Feb 22, 2022

Terry Merle Rush was born on December 4, 1948. He made an epic exit in a fashion fitting for him on 2/22/22 at 2pm and the weather hovered around 22 degrees.

Terry was born to Cecil and Jean Rush and was the first of two children. He is survived by his only sister Peggy Hoosier and her...

Alonzo Montgomery III

Feb 21, 2022

Alonzo Thomas Montgomery III was born to Alonzo Thomas Montgomery II and Afton Dimit on November 1, 2001 in Winfield KS at Winfield Hospital. He departed this life on February 21, 2022 at the age of 20 years old. He was affectionately known as Lil’ Zo by his family. Lil Zo and his girlfriend Jasmine Brown share a son...

Alla Demchuk

Feb 20, 2022

Alla Demchuk was born to Stanislav and Yevgeniya Chubok on April 14, 1966 in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine.  She went to be with her Lord on Sunday February 20th in Wichita, KS. She was the oldest of 16 children. Growing up she was a great role model to her brothers & sisters. Often she took on the role of a...

Manire Berens

Feb 19, 2022

Manire Joseph Berens, 85, passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022. Burial will be held in Oakley, Kansas at a later date. Manire is preceded in death by his parents, Ignatius and Sophie Berens; daughter, Jody Renee Berens; and siblings, Linus Berens, and Denis Berens. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Larena Lea Berens; children,...

Allen Westfall

Feb 19, 2022

Allen Reynolds Westfall, age 73, retired Plumber and KS Gas Serviceman, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022. Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. Allen was preceded in death by his parents, Si and Eleanor Westfall. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Marcy; his daughter, Allison and her husband, Paul Fields and his...

Betty Palmer

Feb 18, 2022

Betty J. (Bybee) Palmer of Wichita, Kansas, died peacefully at home on February 18, 2022 at the age of 85. A family-led rosary will begin at 10:00am, Tuesday, February 22, at Broadway Mortuary. Funeral service will follow at 10:30am, Tuesday, February 22, at Broadway Mortuary. Interment will be at Waco Cemetery following the funeral service. Betty was preceded in...

Nick Wheeler, M.D.

Feb 15, 2022

Nick Wheeler, M.D., 73, retired Plastic and Reconstructive surgeon, died at home on February 15, 2022 following multiple chronic medical conditions.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, February 24 at RiverWalk Church of Christ, 225 N. Waco. Interment will be in Peace Creek Cemetery, in western Kansas.

Nick was born on...

Joan Ewy

Feb 14, 2022

Joan Stromberg Ewy, 78, loving wife, mother, and grandmother (affectionately called Podie), died February 14, 2022. Joanie was born on November 14, 1943 to Woody and Marie (McCammon) Stromberg and was raised in Wichita, Kansas by her mom and beloved step-father, Russel Beatie.

Joanie met her sweetheart, Richard Ewy, while she was attending the University of Kansas...

Michael Covey

Feb 14, 2022

Michael E. Covey, 68, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, Everett Covey and survived by his spouse, Miwako Fukuda; mother, Moya Bieker; stepson, Yasunari Fukuda; stepdaughter, Yuriko Fukuda (Brandon Diep); brothers, Marvin Covey (Gail) and Dwight Covey (Ronda); sister, Dwila Daubenspeck (Richard); grandchildren, Aina "Cynthia", Aiden, and Ailein; eleven nieces and...

Keith Seymour

Feb 12, 2022

Keith E. Seymour, 73, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022. Keith was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Clara Seymour and grandchildren, Kristopher DeForest, Jr. and Zoey Waters. Survivors include his wife, Celest Seymour; children, April Soendker, Courtney DeForest (Kriss), Chadwick O'Hara, Ritchie Gulledge, and Celestia Robbins; grandchildren, Bayleigh DeForest, Kason DeForest, Isaac Gulledge, Alex Gulledge, Grace...

Katryn Harms

Feb 12, 2022

Katy was born Katryn Ann Smith January 17, 1964 in Wichita, Kansas to David and Shirley Smith. The sixth of seven children and the baby of the family her first nine years, she often joked she was the favorite child.

Growing up, Katy lived in Kansas, California and all over the State of Alaska.

In...

Simeon Kelley

Feb 12, 2022

Simeon Rollins Kelley, 76, retired USAF Master Sergant, retired US Post Office, former Fireman, Derby Volunteer Fire Department, Author and avid Photographer, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022. Simeon is survived by his wife, Sheila and his son, Michael J. Kelley and partner, Randy McDow and his son, Gary R. Kelley.