Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Dec 7, 2021

Doherty, Edward, 79, retired truck driver, passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021. Visitation with family present 2-4 p.m., Sunday, December 12, Broadway Mortuary. Graveside Service 10 a.m., Monday, December 13, Clearwater Cemetery. Ed worked for the Red Cross and Coleman, each for over 20 years as a bus/truck driver. In all that time on the road, Ed never met...

Dec 6, 2021

We have the ability to share because we have been given something worth sharing. One of the questions that we often get is 'Why was Max born that way?' Why were any of us born the way that we were? In John 9, Jesus was asked the same question of a man born blind. His response was so that...

Dec 5, 2021

Sandra "Punky" Livengood, 84, passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Donna Livengood and parents, Eldon Long, Lucille Long, and step-father, Lionel Long. Survivors include her husband, Donald Livengood; children, Deborah Livengood, DeWayne Livengood (Barbara), and David Livengood; siblings, Kay Newton (Darwin), Sherry Coyle (Pete), John Long (Jan), and Jack Nash; grandchildren,...

Dec 4, 2021

James “Jim” David Young, 78, retired pipe fitter and electrician with Vulcan Chemical Company and small business owner of “Fat Bob’s Hamburgers” in Mulvane, KS, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021. Funeral service 2:00pm, Wednesday, Broadway Mortuary. Burial will follow at the Greenwood Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Bessie; sons, Jarrod (Stephanie) Young and Trux Young; brothers, Bill and...

Dec 4, 2021

Helen Martinez AKA “Nena” was born on May 9th, 1953, in Great Falls, Montana. Her father was in the Airforce and as a kid they lived in Great Falls, MT, San Antonio, TX and then Wichita, KS where she remained the rest of her life.

She was the eldest of 10 and was proud to be the...

Dec 2, 2021

Esther L. Chenoweth, loving Aunt, Great Aunt, Sister-in-law, and friend went to her eternal home December 2, 2021. Esther was born May 9, 1940 in Chetopa, Kansas to Ray and Alice D. Davis. Several years later the family moved to Wichita where Esther attended school, graduating from Wichita High School West. The start of her adult working career was...

Dec 1, 2021

Margarita Vallejo Hidalgo, 81, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 am, Monday, December 6, at Iglesia Cristiana Refugio Adulam, 2455 N. Arkansas. Survivors include her children, Jose Enrique Meza Vallejo, Maria Del Carmen Meza Vallejo, Miguel Angel Meza Vallejo, Sofia Meza Vallejo, Martha Patricia Meza Vallejo, Maria Elizabeth Meza Vallejo,...

Nov 30, 2021

Donald Edward Reuter was born on December 18, 1937 in Gilbertville, Iowa the only child of Leo and Florence Reuter.

Don came into this world as a fighter being born 3 months premature and kept warm behind the cook stove to survive. As a boy Don enjoyed spending time at his Grandpa and Grandma’s farm and would...

Nov 28, 2021

Larry Gene Perry, 80, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021. A Celebration of Life will be at 2:00, Saturday, December 11 at East Point Church of Christ. Larry established and owned Starflite Manufacturing for over 30 years. Outside of work Larry had a passion for flying in his North American AT-6, which he performed air shows in. However, his...

Nov 25, 2021

Wichita, Kansas - Goertz, Delbert D., 75, Owner of Goertz Homes, Inc., passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 am, Wednesday, December 1, at Central Community Church-Chapel, 6100 W. Maple. Delbert is survived by his wife, Marilyn Harris-Goertz; children, Kathy Hisel (Pete), Matt Goertz (Sarah), Lucas Goertz (Alissa), and Patty...

Nov 22, 2021

Richard (Dick) Hartwell, 95, Structural Engineer passed away on November 22, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born on January 14, 1926 in Wichita, Kansas to Godfrey and Margaret Hartwell. After graduating from North High School, he served two years in the Air Corps during the last years of WWII. He attended Kansas State University where he met...

Nov 20, 2021

Christine Carla Glasco, 58, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021. Christine grew up in Cheney, Kansas where she graduated from Cheney High School. A funeral service will be at 10:30, Monday, November 29 at Broadway Mortuary. Interment will be at Lakeview Cemetery following the funeral service. Christine was survived by her husband, Jeffery Glasco; and daughter, Ashley Doubrava. Share...

Nov 19, 2021

Martha “Naomi” Lingwood, 91, was born on April 4, 1930. She was the 7th of eight children raised in rural Oklahoma. Mom moved to Wichita as a young woman, and through hard work and determination, built a full life that was rich with friends, adventure, and shenanigans. She met and married Douglas Lingwood, and together they had two children,...

Nov 19, 2021

Teena Lynne "Bam" Munoz Bean, 45, Cox Communications employee, passed away Friday, November 19, 2021. Visitation 6-8:00pm, Wednesday, Broadway Mortuary. Rosary 9:30am Thursday, Funeral Mass 10:00am, Thursday, both at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Preceded in death by her parents, Manolo and Milagros Munoz, survivors include her husband, Christopher Bean; brother, John Paul Munoz and sisters, Eeyan, Fiona and Lilly....

Nov 18, 2021

George W. Armantrout, 92, died November 18, 2021 at Larksfield Place in Wichita, KS. He was born on June 7, 1929 in Scott City, KS to Raymond and Hildred Armantrout. George graduated from Scott County High School and Kansas State University School of Engineering after which he served in the Air Force with the 32nd Bomber Squadron and was honorably discharged n...

Nov 15, 2021

Elaine Gail Parker, 74, of Wichita, KS, passed away peacefully in her home on November 15th, 2021.

The world doesn’t get many folks like Elaine (known to family as “Lainy” or simply “Grandma.”) Her love was unlimited, unwavering, and unconditional. If she knew you, she probably loved you. If she loved you, you were family. A remarkable...

Nov 15, 2021

Minnie Mae Calvin, 97, passed away Monday, November 15, 2021. Funeral service will be at 2:00, Monday, November 22 at Broadway Mortuary. Interment will be at Lakeview Cemetery following the funeral service. Minnie was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Ola King; and children, Billy and Becky. Survivors include her husband of over 50 years, Neal Calvin;...

Nov 13, 2021

Garry E. Beard, 87, passed away at his home on November 13, 2021, after a six-year courageous and without complaint battle with lung, liver, and brain tumor cancers. Garry was born in Wichita in 1934 to Alfred and Mabel Beard (both deceased) and one sibling, Sandra Beard (deceased). Garry was married to Donna for 49 years before he left...

Nov 13, 2021

Shirley Sue Johnston Andrews went to Heaven Saturday, November 13, 2021. She worked at Cessna Textron for several years. She was 75 years old. She leaves behind her husband of 40 years, Tom Andrews, a step-son, John Andrews and step-grandson Kyle Andrews. A sister, Sandra Johnston, a brother, Rickey Johnston, both of Arkansas City, KS and a brother, Clarence...

Nov 13, 2021

Alan Neale Peterson was born in Great Bend, Ks September 17, 1945 to Paul and Aileen Peterson.  He was predeceased by his sister, Jeanne Bohn in June 2021.  Alan graduated from Fort Hays University in 1968 with a history degree.  He taught high school history, social studies, and current events at Garden City from 1968 to 1972.  Alan married...