Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Sep 30, 2021

Michael Raymond Martinez, 42, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021. Visitation with family will be 6-8 pm, Friday, October 8, at Broadway Mortuary Chapel, and Funeral Service will be 2 pm, Saturday, October 9, at Word of Life Church- North Campus. He was preceded in death by father, Michael Angell. Survivors include his mother, Gina Martinez; son, Michael Martinez,...

Sep 29, 2021

Shirley M. Sheridan, 80, of Derby, Kansas, passed away on September 29, 2021, after a brief illness. Shirley was an accomplished artist, a dedicated nurse, and beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend. Shirley was born in Hoxie, Kansas, on November 24, 1940, and lived the majority of her life in Derby. She retired from nursing in 1995 after...

Sep 29, 2021

Sherry Lynn (Byrd) Roeser, 60, Heights High School graduate of 1979 and Medical Scheduler for Neurology Consultants of Kansas, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021. A Celebration of Life Service is pending at this time. Sherry was preceded in death by her husband, John Roeser; father, Otha Lee Byrd; brothers, David Byrd and Mark Byrd; father-in-law; Phil Roeser; and...

Sep 29, 2021

Sara Ann Williams, 74, former Honey Tree Academy employee, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021. Graveside service 1:00pm, Friday, Lakeview Cemetery. Preceded in death by her husband Gerald and parents, Betty and Jesse Sanders, survivors include her son, Michael Williams; sister, Peggy (John) McCarther and niece and nephews, Christopher Sanders, Gary Crowe, Kimberly Ruiz and Wesley Crowe. Share condolences...

Sep 27, 2021

Jeff Fulton, 52, Kids Ministry Director at Central Community Church, walked from this world into the hands of his personal savior, Jesus Christ, on September 27, 2021. A celebration of Jeff’s life will take place at 6:00 pm, Monday, October 4th, in the main sanctuary at Central Community Church, 6100 W Maple St.

Jeff was born on...

Sep 27, 2021

Karelyn F. Hardacre, 73, Wichita, KS passed away September 27, 2021. She was born September 29, 1947, in Hutchinson, KS, the daughter of Robert and Ione (Anderson) Wolfe. While attending Hutchison High School, she met her husband of 45 years, Michael "Mick" Hardacre. Karelyn moved to Wichita, where she raised her family, and worked over 30 years for the...

Sep 26, 2021

Salvador S. Villalpando, Jr., 56, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021. Visitation with family will be 6-8 pm, Friday, October 1, and Funeral Service will be Saturday, October 2, both at Broadway Mortuary. Interment to follow at Kechi Township Cemetery. He was preceded in death by parents/grandparents, Concha and Magdaleno Villalpando; and father, Salvador S. Perez, Sr. Survivors include his...

Sep 26, 2021

Joyce Williams, September 6, 1946 -September 26, 2021

Wichita, Kansas - Joyce Ann Williams took her journey home on 9/26/2021. Joyce is survived by daughter Kaye Wilson, daughter Julie and husband Ken McClendon, daughter Dena and husband Mitch Botone, son Darrell and wife Michelle Williams, 11 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers please make donations to...

Sep 25, 2021

Shirley Jean Estes, 72, retired bus driver, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021. Visitation with family will be 6-8 pm, Thursday, September 30, and Funeral Service will be 10 am, Friday, October 1, both at Hope Church. Interment to follow at Resthaven Cemetery. She was preceded in death bu parents, Harold and Betty Smith; and beloved husband, Charles Estes....

Sep 25, 2021

Janet Sue Cragun, 79, passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021. An open visitation will be held from 9:00-5:00 on Wednesday, September 29 at Broadway Mortuary. Graveside service will be at 3:00 on Thursday, September 30 at Walnut Hill Cemetery in Kingman, Kansas. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 on Saturday, October 2 at Hope Church in...

Sep 24, 2021

Vann, Janet Kay, 64, Lee Air Manager, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021. Visitation 2-4:00pm, Sunday, Funeral Service 1:00pm, Monday both at Broadway Mortuary. Preceded in death by her parents, Larry and Carol Sooby, survivors include her husband of 41 years, Gary; children, Joleen (Vann) Albright, Jesse Vann and Rachael (Craig) McFarland; brothers, Mark (Sally) Sooby, Doug (Barbara) Sooby, David (Teresa...

Sep 23, 2021

Bauman, Adam C., 49, Diesel Mechanic, Cummins Diesel, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021. Visitation 6-8:00pm, Thursday, Funeral Service 2:00pm, Friday both at Broadway Mortuary. Preceded in death by his parents, Bob Bauman and Curtis and Cheryl Kiekel, survivors include his sons, Jacob and Noah Bauman; daughters, Kelcey Pearce (Raymond Hernandez) and Destri (Justyn) Evans; 6 grandchildren and his...

Sep 22, 2021

James Lee Smith, 81, retired Master Gunnery Sgt., United States Marine Corps, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021. He was born and raised in Kansas before joining the military in 1958. He served his country proudly for 20 years and was a Vietnam War veteran. After retiring from the Marine Corps, he continued his career as an electronics technician...

Sep 22, 2021

José Manuel "Meño" Muñoz Soto, 40, falleció el miércoles, 22 de septiembre del 2021. Visitación con la familia será de 4-8 pm, el martes, 28 de septiembre en la Funeraria Broadway. El rezo del santo rosario será a las 9:30 am, el miércoles, 29 de septiembre, y la misa será a las 10 am, los dos en la Iglesia...

Sep 21, 2021

Geneva Mae Croney, 82, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Visitation with family will be 2-4 pm, Sunday, September 26, at Broadway Mortuary and Graveside Service will be 2 pm, Monday September 27, at Lakeview Cemetery. Geneva was preceded in death by parents, Herman and Ella Sullivan; beloved husband, Richard A. Croney; daughter, Teresa Croney; and brothers, Dwight Sullivan,...

Sep 20, 2021

Gertrude Ellen Mercer Moset, age 90, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2021, after a courageous journey through progressive dementia.  Gertrude was born September 5, 1931, in Tacoma, Washington, the youngest of six children, to Albert Alexander and Anna Rodgers Mercer.  She was a member of her high school tennis and fencing teams.  She discontinued college at San Jose...

Sep 18, 2021

The Reverend George William Wood passed away at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 18, 2021.  He was accompanied to the threshold of eternity by his five children as they surrounded him with love and prayer.  George was 90 years old and had been in home hospice care for a few months.  He lived a long and full life.

Sep 17, 2021

Richard Judson Peckham, 76, Adoption Attorney, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2021.

His love for the Lord was the foundation of his life. It was expressed in his love for his family and his service as an Elder, Bible teacher, church Trustee & President and Board member of the Pregnancy Crisis Center.

Richard served in the Army during...

Sep 17, 2021

Beverly Ann (Chaney) Spann was born to Al Chaney and Edris Morrison Chaney in Wichita, KS on October 22, 1937. She went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 17, 2021. Her early interests in life were her family, music, art and forming friendships. She attended Central College in McPherson, KS and finished her teaching degree at Greenville...

Sep 15, 2021

Frederick "Fred" H. Frazier, 85, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021 with Pat, his wife of 62 years, by his side. He was born to Carl and Lucille (Fish) Frazier on September 23, 1935 on the family farm, just south of Coldwater, Kansas. He grew up in this small farming town, alongside his 4 siblings: Denton; twin sister-Barbara Sue;...