Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Jan 6, 2022

Mark A. Sheppard, 64, former Grocery Manager at Dillons (Harry and Broadway), passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022. Private family services will be held. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Doris Sheppard; brother, Steve Sheppard and brother-in-law, Dennis Miller. Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Sandi; son, Heith Vickers; daughters, Dawn Kelso, Jamie Day...

Jan 5, 2022

Charles Richard Loftis, 79, passed away January 5, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Flossie Loftis and siblings, Ernest Loftis, Allen Loftis, Tony Loftis, and Viola Perkins. Survivors include his siblings, Jerry Loftis, Michael Loftis, and Rosemary Martinez. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. Share condolences at www.cozine.com. Arrangements by...

Jan 5, 2022

Norma “Jane” Weikal, 74, child of God through faith in Christ, passed to her eternal home on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. Jane was an elementary school teacher for 37 years. She began her career in Topeka, KS and then taught in Andover, KS for four years after moving to the Wichita area. She spent the remaining 32 years sharing the love of Jesus to...

Jan 5, 2022

Rodolfo Raul De Leon “Rudy”, 66, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. Visitation will be from 12:00-8:00, Thursday, January 20, at Broadway Mortuary. Funeral service will be at 2:00, Friday, January 21, at Broadway Mortuary. Rudy was preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Emma De Leon; brother, Robert De Leon; daughter, Christina De Leon; and nephew,...

Jan 5, 2022

Jon H. Rodriguez, 66, retired, passed away at his home Wednesday, January 5, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Rosita Rodriguez. Jon is survived by his son, Jon and his wife, Sarah and their children, Eleth, Jayden and Everly; daughters, Cassandra and husband Jordan Langhofer, their children, Samara and Ezra, Amanda and husband, Jeff...

Jan 4, 2022

Ruth Dieffenbacher Scheer entered her heavenly home on Jan. 4, 2022, after 95 years of glorifying her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, here on this earth.  She was born on Dec. 13, 1926, to Clyde and Edith Dieffenbacher with a younger brother, Dan born 5 years later, to be raised in a loving home on Osage Street in Wichita. ...

Jan 3, 2022

Larry Allen Little, 74, retired aircraft mechanic, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 3, 2022. Larry is preceded in death by his parents, Billie and Joyce Little; and brother, Ty Little. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Carolyn Little; daughters, Sharee Brown, and Diane Riggins; sisters, Sharon Boucher, and Peggy (Bob)...

Jan 2, 2022

Tina Marie Coleman, 64, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022. No services are scheduled at this time. Tina was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence Champagne and Mary Miller, and brother, Lonnie Miller, Jr. Survivors include her husband, Benjamin Coleman; daughters, Tracy Mayer, Rebecca Mower (Ronnie), Samantha Coleman, Tammy Coleman, and Angela Balderas; brother, Paul Champagne; sisters, Peggy...

Jan 2, 2022

Wilma Jean (Karr) Cooper, 95, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully January 2, 2022. She was the only daughter of Robert and Florence Karr, born on September 12, 1926. Wilma Jean was a woman who could do anything she set her mind to. After she graduated from Clearwater High School, this 19 year old, small town girl traveled on a...

Jan 2, 2022

Justin David Brown was born on December 29th, 1982 in Amarillo, Texas to David and Jennifer Brown. As the son of a military father, Justin lived in California, Iowa, and Missouri. Justin received his High School education from Jefferson City High School in Jefferson City, Missouri. He then attended college in Amarillo, Texas. Justin returned to Jefferson City, Missouri, where...

Jan 1, 2022

Brenda Joanne Martinez, 64, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022. Brenda is preceded in death by her father, Robert Belveal; mother, name; brother, Billy Belveal; and daughter, Misty Concha. She is survived by son, Thomas Castillo, Jr.; daughter, Tonya Dominguez; grandchildren, Angela Castillo, and Jesus Castillo; and great-grandchildren, Diego Castillo, Isaiah Barba, Isaac Barba, Xander Castillo, Alessandro Lara,...

Jan 1, 2022

Fernando Chavez, 26, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Liliana Chavez; parents, Evaristo Chavez and Juana Chavez; children, Kimberly Chavez, Kevin Chavez, and Kamila Chavez; sisters, Carmen Chavez and Mayra Chavez. Visitation hours will be from 1-8 pm, Thursday, January 6, and Funeral Service, 2:30 pm, Friday, January 7, both at Broadway Mortuary,...

Dec 30, 2021

Marcos Jaquez (Burrola), lovingly known as Marky and Marky The Rock, is such an inspiration to so many. Born on Sept 3, 2000 Marky was diagnosed with Epidermolysis bullosa, also known as butterfly skin disease. A touch to the skin would cause it to tear and blister. Doctors expected that Marky would not live past age 14. Marky spent...

Dec 28, 2021

Christy Lynn Utt, 31, was born on August 7, 1990 and passed away on December 28, 2021 in Wichita, Kansas. Christy was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church. Christy was a former employee of Cox Communications Business Department.  She attended Wichita State University and graduated from Wichita Heights High School in “2008”. Christy loved animals, her...

Dec 28, 2021

Alex Joseph Soerries, age 87, of Wichita Kansas, passed away on Dec 28, 2021. He was born on April 27, 1934 in Hartman, Arkansas the son of Alex J. Soerries and Appolonia T. (Ehemann). He was a Realtor broker, general contractor and subdivision designer. He married Jana Sue (Davis) in 1961 and they had four children: Randall K. (Karla)...

Dec 27, 2021

Rick Laham was a loving father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend. He left this world to be with Jesus on December 27, 2021 at the age of 61. A private family service was held.

Rick was born on May 23, 1960 to Richard and Sonia Laham in Wichita, Kansas. After graduating from North High, he attended WSU...

Dec 24, 2021

Mick Johnson, 76, loving husband, father, grandfather, coach, and friend, died December 24, 2021. A reception with family and friends will be held from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Wednesday, December 29th, at the Cozine Life Events Center, 11500 E. 21st St. N. in Wichita, Kansas. Mick was born on December 29, 1944 in Wichita, Kansas, to Cedric and Lila...

Dec 23, 2021

Roxanne J. Nightingale, 38, Botanica, The Wichita Gardens, Facility Manager, went to be with her Savior during the Christmas season, which was her favorite time of the year, Thursday, December 23, 2021. Roxanne is survived by her parents, Darrel and Kathy Nightingale, her sister, Robyn Duder, her brother, Tyler Nightingale and his girlfriend, Brandee Tabor. She is also survived by...

Dec 22, 2021

Marc Gorges, 73, former owner of Gorges Automotive Group, died December 22, 2021. A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, December 28th, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church.

Marc was born on February 16, 1948 in Wichita, Kansas to Fred and Ruth Ann Gorges. The oldest of three boys, Marc was preceded in passing...

Dec 20, 2021

Michael Alan Kadera II "Mikey", 38, passed away Monday, December 20, 2021. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00pm on Thursday, December 30, at Broadway Mortuary. Funeral service will be at 2:00, on Friday, December 31, at Broadway Mortuary. Mikey is preceded in death by his grandfathers, Leo J Espinoza, and Richard Kaufman; grandmother, Elsa J Espinoza; and cousins, Luis Garcia,...