Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Aug 30, 2021

Dennis Ray McGuire was born in Wichita, KS on September 9th, 1960.  He was the son of Bill and Anna McGuire. He is survived by his sister Teresa Ludwig and husband Tom of Wichita, Ks. Brother Mark McGuire and Sonia of Wichita, and Brother Bob McGuire and Debbie of Las Vegas, NV. Dennis is also survived by many nieces,...

Aug 29, 2021

Tara Lorene (Murray) Cunningham, 49, Wichita, KS. passed away on August 29, 2021. Tara attended and graduated from East High School and then received her Masters degree in Social Work from Wichita State University and worked as a social worker for Open Door and Human Kind (formally Interfaith Ministries).  Tara had a passion for working with people experiencing homelessness...

Aug 26, 2021

Williams, Nancy Ruth (Nichols) Williams, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, went to Heaven from her home in Haysville, Kansas on Thursday, August 26th, 2021. She was born to Bill and Ina Nichols on October 24th, 1946, in Hominy, Oklahoma. With a passion for people, she was a retired nurse with a large part of her long career devoted to...

Aug 26, 2021

Bobbie V. Wortman, 95, Disabled WWII Veteran and retired Civil Servant McConnell Air Force Base, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021 in Colorado Springs, CO.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie; parents, Alfred and Annie Wortman; daughter, Terri Wortman; grandson, Christopher and brother, Marvin Wortman. Survivors include sons, Bobbie D. (Ann) Wortman and David P. Wortman; grandchildren,...

Aug 23, 2021

Wesley Alan Steele, 56, passed away Monday, August 23, 2021 at his home in Wichita, Kansas surrounded by his loving family. Wes grew up in Wichita and graduated from Wichita South High School. He graduated from Wichita State University with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and from Friends University with a Master's degree in Business Administration. Wes owned...

Aug 23, 2021

Jan Gardner Siefkes, former owner of Siefkes Travel Service, was born on November 24, 1940 in Gracemont, OK, and died on August 23, 2021 in Wichita.

Jan is survived by daughters Joan Moore (Wichita) and Julie Siefkes (Palm Harbor, FL), and granddaughters Grace and Eve Moore (Wichita).  She is also survived by sisters-in-law Paulette Gardner of Oklahoma...

Aug 23, 2021

Jerry Lee Cole, 82, retired Aircraft Tool Design Engineer, passed away Monday, August 23, 2021. Jerry was a man of God very involved with his church families He was also a Veteran in the United States Army, as a DI during the Vietnam war. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Jessie Cole and his siblings,...

Aug 22, 2021

Alfred Roland Dextradeur, Jr. "Dex", 73, passed away Sunday, August 22, 2021. Dex is preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Marie Dextradeur, and brother, Ronnie Dextradeur. Survivors include his loving wife of 31 years, Kathy Dextradeur; sons, Brad Hess and Mike Dextradeur; daughters, Missy Ratzlaff, Shelly Haetten, and Cindy Dextradeur; brothers, Roger Dextradeur, and Bobby Dextradeur; sister,...

Aug 21, 2021

Clarence Dale Coble, 76, retired Professional Truck Driver for Graves Truckline/ANR Advance and Farmer for Dean Hillman of Cheney, KS, passed away at home, Saturday, August 21, 2021, surrounded by his family. Visitation 6-8:00pm, Friday, Broadway Mortuary. Funeral Service 10:30am, Saturday, Colonial Heights Church. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. Dale was preceded in death by his father, Leroy...

Aug 21, 2021

William J “Bill” West, 58, passed away at his home in Wichita on Saturday, August 21, 2021. Bill was born March 15, 1963 in Hanover, Kansas. Bill was proceeded in death by his parents Carl Sr and Norma West, Stepmother Gertrude West, Foster father Donald Meenen and two brother-in-laws Randy Brown and Walter Peterson. Survivors include his beloved wife...

Aug 21, 2021

Lucy (O’Halloran) Oliver, a beloved daughter, sister, niece, cousin and friend, left this world unexpectedly, at 28 years old on August 21, 2021. Lucy was born in Wichita, Kansas on October 30, 1992. She is survived by her husband, Denzale Oliver, parents Ann (Kent) Wilson, Tim (Jan) O’Halloran and daughter, Clara. Her siblings; Jack (Libby) O’Halloran, children Natalie and...

Aug 21, 2021

Windham, Fredeana (Levick), 77 of Wichita, KS (formerly Arkansas City), retired Licensed Practical Nurse and lifelong Salvation Army soldier, was Promoted To Glory on Saturday, August 21, 2021 after a brief battle with COVID-19. Preceded in death by parents, Fred and Lela Levick; and twin brothers, Larry and Garry.  Survivors include her husband, Donald Windham; daughters, Starla (Windham) Clithero...

Aug 21, 2021

Maurice L. Sewell, age 77, peacefully took flight to spend eternity with Jesus at his home very early Saturday morning, August 21, 2021. Maurice was born July 25, 1944, in Hugoton, KS to John Franklin Sewell and Billie (Hood) Sewell.  The fifth of eight children, Maurice attended the Moscow Public Schools and completed his career as a field operator with...

Aug 20, 2021

Hamm, Larry Dean, 62. Born November 14, 1958 to Earl and Madeline Hamm in Wichita, Kansas. He grew up and graduated as part of the class of 1976 from West High School. Larry went on to fulfill his life-long dream of becoming a United States Marine when he enlisted in active duty February of 1977. He would go on...

Aug 20, 2021

Mary Eleanor Geist Kinkaid passed away peacefully on August 20, 2021 and is rejoicing alongside those who have gone before us. She was a bright presence of endless gratitude and joy, who loved unconditionally. She had a smile that conveyed pure happiness and acceptance with everyone she met. Confident in her relationship with God and her identity as a...

Aug 20, 2021

Mary Frances Chapman, 91, Homemaker, passed away Friday, August 20, 2021. Visitation 6-8:00pm, Tuesday, Funeral Service 2:00pm, Wednesday, both at Broadway Mortuary. Preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Olive McClain; husband, Doyle, and son, Terry Chapman; daughter-in-law Shawnda Chapman, granddaughter, Kristin Chapman and 3 sibings. Survivors include her children, Sue Marcotte, Gary (Kelly) Chapman and Marty Chapman; 11 grandchildren,...

Aug 19, 2021

Linda Marie Williams, 64, of Yukon, Oklahoma, passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021. Visitation with family will be 6-8 pm, Monday, August 23, and Funeral Service will be 10 am, Tuesday, August 24, both at Broadway Mortuary. She will be missed by her beloved husband, Richard Williams; children, Landon (Jennifer) Williams, Richard (Ashlee) Williams, Tod (Dawn) Williams and Lorrie...

Aug 16, 2021

Ardria Irma Yoder, 99, passed away Monday, August 16, 2021. Memorial Service will be 10 am, Friday, August 20, at Larksfield Place. She was preceded in death by parents, Charles and Irma Thomas; beloved husband, James Yoder; daughter, Katie McCloud; and granddaughter, Brandi Fairchild. Survivors include her son, Chris (Carol) Yoder; daughter, Carolyn Wilde; sisters, Mary McDermott and Jane...

Aug 14, 2021

On August 14, 2021, a light was taken out of our lives as Vernon Nicholson departed this realm for the next.  Words do not adequately describe our sense of loss.  Our hearts are broken but our faith is strong. We know he entered Heaven victoriously.  He would tell us how wonderful it is, and to accept the gift of...

Aug 14, 2021

Paula Marie (Rittscher) Calkins left us on August 14, 2021. She was born on a small farm Northwest of Gordon, Nebraska to Claus & Catherine Rittscher on November 11, 1934. Paula was the youngest of three sisters. The girls attended a one room schoolhouse where they rode their horses to and from every day in the heat of the...