Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Geneva Croney

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,...

Gertrude Moser

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...

Reverend George Wood

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.

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Richard Peckham

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...

Beverly Spann

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...

Frederick "Fred" Frazier

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;...

Milton Myers

Sep 13, 2021

Milton L. Myers, 92, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021. A memorial service will be held at 11:00, Tuesday, October 12 at Central Community Church Chapel. Milton is preceded in death by his parents, John and Esther Myers; brothers, Galen Myers, Wayne Myers, and Marvin (Millie and Pat) Myers. Survivors include his wife of 74 years, Dorothy Myers; daughters, Brenda...

Patsy Powell

Sep 13, 2021

Patsy Sue Powell, 73, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021. Patsy is preceded in death by her parents, Auden and Esther Powell and five brothers and sisters. Survivors include siblings, Mary Louise Powell Weber, Tony Ray Powell, Donna Powell Moody, and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family. Share condolences at www.cozine.com.

Roy Cooper

Sep 12, 2021

Roy Wesley Cooper, 73, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021. A visitation will be from 6:00-8:00pm, Monday, September 20, 2021 at Broadway Mortuary. Graveside service will be held at Hillcrest Cemetery, located 1.25 miles east of Rock Rd on 95th Street South in Derby, Kansas at 10:00, Tuesday, September 21. Roy is preceded in death by his parents, Bert...

Robert Ritchey

Sep 11, 2021

Robert "Bob" J. Ritchey, 72, passed away, Saturday, September 11, 2021. An Air Force veteran, Bob was employed at Learjet for 39 years. Many of these years were spent as Leadman in the accessory overhaul department. Bob enjoyed volunteering his time with the Wichita Aero Club. Celebration of Life will be 10:30am, Saturday, November 6 at First Evangelical Free...

Wayne Wentling

Sep 11, 2021

Wayne Adair Wentling, born October 5, 1959, died on Saturday, September 11, 2021. Wayne was born at St. Joseph Hospital in Wichita to Ralph Adair Wentling and Cathryn Louise Wentling, who preceded him in death. Wayne is survived by his wife Connie D. (Ellingson) Wentling and her son, Alex J. Burroughs, Wayne’s son Ian, his daughter Tasha, and his...

Sandra K. "Sandy" Stout

Sep 10, 2021

Stout, Sandra K. “Sandy”, 82, loving & devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, died September 10, 2021. A celebration of her life will take place at 10:00 am, Saturday, September 18, 2021, at First Evangelical Free Church.  Graveside service to be held Tuesday, September 21, 2021, 10:00am, at Wichita Park Cemetery.

Sandra Kay was born to Milton...

Verna Jones

Sep 8, 2021

Verna M. Jones, 93, homemaker, passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Visitation 6-8:00pm, Monday, Broadway Mortuary. Graveside Service 10:30am, Tuesday, Greenwood Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband Kage Jones; parents, Thomas and Lois Daniels; granddaughter, Chelsi and great-granddaughter, Piper; 3 brothers and 1 sister. Survivors include her son, Jeff Jones; daughters, Sue Ann Jones; Beverly (David)...

Matthew Livingston

Sep 7, 2021

Livingston, Matthew, 62, Prairie Lake Company owner, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021. Matthew designed and built his and Sherry’s home. He founded his company building custom boat docks. His hobbies and passions included music (heavy on the keyboard), snow skiing, boating, sailing, cycling, repair projects, traveling and was devoted to his extended family. Matthew did things before he...

Nicholas Munoz

Sep 5, 2021

Nicholas Muñoz, 81, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021. Nicholas is preceded in death by his mother, Juliana Valdez; sons, Nicholas Jr., and Tommy Pottorff; brother, Thomas Boren; and sisters, Rosie Ramirez, Mary, Gloria, and Luz; grandchildren, Emiliano Muñoz, and Aniyiah Saiz. Survivors include sister, Clara Segura; children, Julie Muñoz-Oshel, Angel (Shelia) Muñoz, Sylvia (Robert) Armstrong, and Frank (Stacy)...

Dennis Turner

Sep 4, 2021

Dennis Turner, 58, lead pastor of Christ Church in Wichita, Kansas, entered his heavenly home on September 4, 2021. A celebration of his life will be held outdoors at 10:00 am on Friday, September 10, at Christ Church, 14242 E. 21st St. N. Please bring lawn chairs or blankets and dress comfortably for outdoors.

Dennis was born...

Robert McLinn, II

Sep 3, 2021

Robert Glenn McLinn, II, 59, Viega, LLC, Manager, passed away Friday, September 3, 2021. Visitation 6-8:00pm, Friday, Funeral Service 10:00am, Saturday both at Broadway Mortuary. Burial will follow at the Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Bentley, KS. Survivors include his wife, Donna; sons, Joshua (Caitlin) McLinn and Dalton Forrester; daughter, Jessica (Rene) Esparza; brother, Kalen McLinn; sisters, Dixie Hughes, Satina Emerson...

Clora Bess Strouse

Sep 1, 2021

Clora Bess Strouse, 95, retired USD 259 School Secretary and lifetime member of Glenn Park Christian Church, passed away September 1, 2021. Clora was born March 11, 1926 in Hallowell, KS to parents, George and Bess Canfield. She was a graduate of Columbus High School and attended Pasadena Community College. Clora was a devoted mother, sister, and grandmother (great,...

Philip Whiteman

Aug 31, 2021

Philip Stephen Whiteman, 87, passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021. A celebration of life will be held on October 4th from 10am-noon in the Friends University Gymnasium, where he operated the game clock for several decades. Philip is preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Viola Whiteman; and parents, William and Maneva Whiteman. Survivors include his children,...

Diane Martin

Aug 31, 2021

Maxine Diane Martin, 78, master gardener, teacher, and life-long Wichita State fan, passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 on Tuesday, September 7, at Broadway Mortuary. Funeral service at 2:00, Wednesday, September 8, at First Evangelical Free Church. Burial will follow funeral service at Kensington Gardens. Diane is preceded in death by her husband of...