Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Ricardo Najera Avila

Ricardo Najera Avila

Aug 10, 2025

Ricardo Najera Avila, 67, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025. Visitation will be from 2-8pm, Thursday, August 14 at Broadway Mortuary. Rosary will be at 9:30am, and the funeral mass will follow at 10am, Friday, August 15 at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church. Ricardo is preceded in death by his father, Juan Najera. He is survived by his loving wife,...

Betty Schultz

Betty Schultz

Aug 9, 2025

Betty Jane Holterud Schultz, 84, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025, in Wichita, Kansas.

Born July 10, 1941, in Fargo, North Dakota, Betty grew up in Minnesota, attending school in Duluth and later studying Home Economics at the University of Minnesota Duluth.

In 1962, she married Stuart Johnson, and together they had two children while living in Tacoma, Washington; Detroit, Michigan;...

Edith Wedel

Edith Wedel

Aug 9, 2025

Edith Irene Wedel, 95, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025. Service celebrating her life will be at NewSpring Church, Thursday, August 28, at 11:00am. Edith is preceded in death by her husband, Ray Wedel; parents, Thomas and Margaret Cox; siblings, Bud Cox, and Mary Conquest; and daughter, Pat Williams. She is survived by sons, Charles (Theresa) Squires, and Tom (Linda)...

Roger W. Austin

Roger W. Austin

Aug 8, 2025

Roger W. Austin, passed away at home on August 8, 2025, in Wichita Kansas. Roger was born to Charles Austin and Linda (Ervin) Blasche on August 13, 1970 in Wichita, Kansas. He is preceded in death by both parents, as well as his step father Larry Blasche. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Joanna (Wagerle) Austin, his...

Maudie Sublett

Maudie Sublett

Aug 7, 2025

Maudie Pearl Sublett, 94, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025. Viewing will be from 10-11am on Monday, August 11 at Broadway Mortuary. Funeral service celebrating Maudie's life will be at 11am, Monday, August 11, also at Broadway Mortuary. Graveside at Resthaven Cemetery will follow the funeral service. Maudie is preceded in death by her husband, Art Sublett; parents, Bernie and...

Betty Ann Beck

Betty Ann Beck

Aug 3, 2025

Betty Ann (Cagle) Beck, known to most as "Ninny", received her angel wings on August 3rd, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dan.G Beck. Survivors: Daughters Steffany Jackson (Bill) and Patricia Bradley (Henry); Granddaughters Jennifer and Jessica Schell, Mallory Michael and Emily Webb (Anthony); as well as several great-grandchildren. The family will be having a private interment....

Wilma M. Grise

Wilma M. Grise

Jul 30, 2025

Wilma M. Grise, 87, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. A time of visitation with family present will be held from 2-4 pm, on Sunday, August 3, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Graveside Service, 10 am, Monday, August 4, at Resthaven Cemetery, 11800 W. Kellogg. 

Wilma was preceded in death by her husband, Alex Gunther; both parents; and daughter,...

Mariana Christian

Mariana Christian

Jul 29, 2025

Mariana Nicole Christian, 31, of Wichita, passed away on July 29, 2025. She was born on January 20, 1994, in Sfantu, Gheorghe, Romania, to her parents Gheorghe and Rozalia Borzos, who named her Ana Mária Borzos. At the age of 5, she was adopted by James and Sandra Christian in La Habra, California, where she spent most of her childhood....

Marjorie Eva Osterman

Marjorie Eva Osterman

Jul 29, 2025

Marjorie Eva Osterman, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on April 27, 1947, to Bertram and Shirley Broddle, Marjorie lived a life filled with devotion to her family, faith, and community.

A graduate of Friends University, Marjorie shared her knowledge as an instructor at Wichita Business College...

Sharon McCurry

Sharon McCurry

Jul 28, 2025

Sharon Louise McCurry, 85, Homemaker, passed away Monday, July 28, 2025 in Wichita, KS. Sharon was born December 20, 1939 in Wichita, KS to the late Carl and Louise Dodd. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Robert N. "Bob" McCurry. Sharon also leaves behind her son Bud and his wife, Renee McCurry; daughter, Lori and her husband,...

Earl Ray

Earl Ray

Jul 27, 2025

Earl L. Ray, 78, of Wichita, Kansas passed away on July 27, 2025. He was born to Burriel and Alice (Busch) Ray on May 18, 1947 in Wichita, Kansas. He attended Riverview and Wichita Heights High School. After graduating high school, Earl served in the United States Navy in Vietnam. Following his time in the service, he became a truck...

Elden G. Haskin

Elden G. Haskin

Jul 24, 2025

Elden G. Haskin, 61, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 24, 2025. A Visitation with family present will be held from 4-6 pm, Friday, August 8, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. 

Elden was preceded in death by his son, Waylon Haskin; parents, Walter and Glennice Haskin; and his beloved dog, Kilo. Survivors include his sons, Keith Haskin (Mallory), Anthony Haskin...

Ron Shinn

Ron Shinn

Jul 21, 2025

Ronald Eric Shinn, 68, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025. Memorial service celebrating Ron's life will be at 1:00pm, Saturday, August 9, at Christian Family Ministries. Ron is preceded in death by his wife, Kelly Shinn; father, Paul Shinn; and sister, Roberta Swenson. He is survived by his mother, Lucille Shinn; sister and brother-in-law, Robin (Darrell) Marin; and many nieces,...

Julie Ryherd

Julie Ryherd

Jul 21, 2025

If you are reading this, God has called me home. I, Julie Ann (Tyson) Ryherd, passed on to be with my Lord and Savior on July 21, 2025 with my loving family by my side.

I was blessed with a wonderful life. I was born in Dodge City, Kansas to Robert and Lela Tyson on February 8, 1950. I had an...

Oliver Burton

Oliver Burton

Jul 18, 2025

Oliver Burton, 91, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025, in Wichita, Kansas. A devoted husband, father, veteran, and businessman, Oliver lived a full and vibrant life marked by dedication to family, service to his country, and a deep appreciation for friendship and community.Born on June 30, 1934, in Bazaar, Kansas, Oliver was one of the nine children born to...

Marilyn K. Krug

Marilyn K. Krug

Jul 18, 2025

Marilyn K. Krug, 78, passed away July 18, 2025. Marilyn was born in Harper, KS on October 8, 1946, and graduated from Harper High School in 1964. She married the love of her life Roger, in 1988, and worked in the trucking industry, retiring as a teamster with Yellow Freight. She loved to cook for her friends and family. She...

Brian Resley

Brian Resley

Jul 17, 2025

Brian Resley, 67, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025. A Visitation with family present will be held from 6-8 pm, Tuesday, July 22, and Celebration of Life Service, 1pm, Wednesday, July 23, both at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Brian was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Resley and Bessie Macke; stepdad, Leo Macke; sister, Melissa Schremmer; and...

Loyd Leon Roten

Loyd Leon Roten

Jul 16, 2025

Loyd Leon Roten, 87, died peacefully on July 16, 2025. He was born on December 10, 1937, in Wichita, KS. He was preceded in death by his wife Shirley of 58 years; his parents and his sisters, Marion Joy and Alice Collier. He was a beloved uncle and is survived by many nieces, nephews, and many other extended family. He...

Denise Presser

Denise Presser

Jul 14, 2025

Denise Michelle Presser, 67, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025. Denise is preceded in death by her parents, Duane and Loreta Bensch. She is survived by her son, Lucas Haldeman; sisters, Cheryl (Randy) Ashley, and Tammy Bensch; Lucas' father, Heath Haldeman; and several nieces, nephews, and extended family members. To honor Denise's love for her church, a memorial has...

Immanuel Maikori

Immanuel Maikori

Jul 13, 2025

In Loving Memory of Immanuel Kendrick Maikori July 17, 2009 – July 13, 2025

It is with profound sadness and deep love that we share the passing of Immanuel Kendrick Maikori, who transitioned peacefully on Sunday, July 13, 2025, just days before his 16th birthday.

Born on July 17, 2009, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas, Immanuel entered the world with...