Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

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,...

Dec 20, 2021

Georgetta Brungardt, 70, Homemaker, passed away Monday, December 20, 2021. Visitation 6-8:00pm, Tuesday, Broadway Mortuary. Funeral Service 1:30pm, Wednesday, First Baptist Church, Haysville, KS. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael; parents, Euel and Cordell White; and sister, Barbara McMillen. Survivors include her daughters, Kistin Brungardt (Jeremy), Krystal (Jeff) Harris and Kendra McManus; brother, Jim (Jean) White;...

Dec 18, 2021

Robert Thomas Phillips "Papa Tom", 57, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021. A memorial service will be held at 2:00, January 22, 2022 at Broadway Mortuary with burial at a later date. Tom is survived by his parents, John and Marilyn Phillips; wife of 34 years, Janet Phillips; children, Cassandra (Lane) Abert, Mallory (Austin) Heimerman, Austin (Christa) Phillips, Kyle Phillips and partner,...

Dec 18, 2021

David W. Papsdorf, 75, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021. David was preceded in death by his parents, Waldo and Norma Papsdorf; sister, Noelle Rogers; and brother, Paul Papsdorf-VanEtten. Survivors include his wife, Dixie Papsdorf; children, Kris (Deatrick) Verrier (Frank), Derek Deatrick (Jana), Joshua Papsdorf (Jill), and Daniel Papsdorf (Tania Beltran Papsdorf); siblings, Wanda Papsdorf Meszaros, Don Papsdorf (Christi), Michael...

Dec 17, 2021

Haury, Ruth Elaine

86, beloved wife and mother, entered the gates of Heaven after suffering a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease, on December 17, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Canton, KS, to John P. and Bertha (Peters) Kliewer.  She is preceded in death by her husband Gene, her parents, and a brother...

Dec 16, 2021

Eduardo Alfaro, Jr., 19, passed away on Thursday, December 16. Visitation with family will be Wednesday, December 29, from 3:00-8:00pm at Broadway Mortuary. Funeral mass will be at 10:00am, Thursday, December 30, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Interment will follow mass at Resurrection Cemetery. Share condolences and view tribute video at www.cozine.com. Services by Cozine Memorial Group - Broadway...

Dec 15, 2021

Nicolle Lynette (Spann) Buhler was born to Dr. Richard & Beverly Spann in Rochester, MN on March 27, 1970. She went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Her early interests in life were travel, Disney, missions & ministry, and always building significant friendships. She attended Central College in McPherson, KS and finished her English degree...

Dec 15, 2021

George O. Anderson, Jr., 79, retired photographer for the Wichita Police Department, died Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, December 20 at Broadway Mortuary. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at Broadway Mortuary. Burial will follow at White Chapel. George served the Wichita Police Department...

Dec 14, 2021

Richard Tobias Doubrava, 66, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021. A funeral service will be at 10:00am, Monday, December 20 at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Burial will be held at a later date at Palacky Cemetery in Ellsworth county, Kansas. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Elfrieda Doubrava; and sister, Kathleen Aguilera. Survivors include his brother,...

Dec 13, 2021

John Patrick Glasscock, 64, Textron employee, passed away Monday, December 13, 2021. Visitation 6-8:00pm, Tuesday, Broadway Mortuary. Rosary 10:00am with Funeral Mass, 10:30am, Wednesday both at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church. Preceded in death by his mother, Margaret "Peggy" Glasscock, survivors include his wife Sarah; father, Stephen D. Glasscock, daughter April (Richard) Taylor; brothers, Steve, Dave (Debbie), Tom (Shawna),...

Dec 12, 2021

George Herbert Mattern, 75, passed away on December 12, 2021.A come and go visitation will be at Broadway Mortuary from 9:00-4:00 on Thursday, December 16, with family being present from 2:00-3:00. A funeral service will be at 10:00, Friday, December 17, at Broadway Mortuary. George is preceded in death by his parents, Marlin and Henrietta Mattern; and brother, Danny...

Dec 12, 2021

Maria de Jesus Montes Rosalez, 92, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jose Rosalez; son, Ernesto Salmeron; parents, Eusebio Montes and Agripina Rosalez; and sister, Marciana Montes. Survivors include her children, Rocio Salmeron, Minerva Pinneke, Leonardo Salmeron (Eva), and Robert Montes; grandchildren, Ernesto, Jr., Monica, Carlos, Adan, Gloria, Francisco, MaryLou, Abraham,...

Dec 12, 2021

Harlow, Michael D, 71, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021. A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00, Tuesday, December 21 at Broadway Mortuary. Mike is a retired City of Wichita building maintenance supervisor where he worked for 35 years. He is a Studebaker truck and car enthusiast, he loved his need for speed. Everybody would agree, Mike...

Dec 12, 2021

Cynthia Lynne Meyer, 63, Seamstress and Homemaker, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021. Visitation 6-8:00pm, Monday, Broadway Mortuary. Funeral Service 10:30 Tuesday, Glenn Park Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her mother, Annamarie Bliss; daughter, Jaimee Rae Meyer; and step-mother, Diane Bliss. Survivors include her husband Wayne; daughter, Cassandra (Daniel) Reif; son, Court (Amanda) Meyer; father, Paul...

Dec 12, 2021

A. Scott Ritchie, 89, loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, died December 12, 2021. A visitation with family will be held from 4:00-6:00 pm, Wednesday, December 15th, at the Cozine Life Events Center, 11500 E. 21st St. N. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, December 16th, at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 1958 N. Webb Rd.

Dec 11, 2021

Monica Almond Dyson was born June 8th, 1924 in Morton, Lincolnshire, England. She died on December 11th, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred Earnest Dyson and Miriam Emily Almond. Her siblings Edwina, Claude, and Elsie. Her husband Paul K. Combs. Her sons Paul K. Jr. (Kenny), and David B. Combs. Her grandsons Troy J. Hawkins...