Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Tam Nguyen

Jun 1, 2025

Tam Huu Nguyen was born on March 13, 1973 at Long Dinh, Binh Dai, Ben Tre. He was the oldest children in the family. He was preceded in a death by His Father, Thoi Huu Nguyen. Tam is survived by his Mother, Thoi Thi Truong; sister, Thuy Nguyen; and nephew, Brian Bui. The Lord called him home on June 1,...

Sandy Bogart

May 31, 2025

Sandra Kaye Bogart, 46, of Wichita Ks, passed away Saturday May 31, 2025. Service celebrating Sandy's life will be at 10 am, Saturday , June 21 , 2025 , at Broadway Mortuary. Sandy is proceeded in death by father Emirt Smith, step-father John Jarvis, Mother-in-law Marcia Bogart, Sister Kristin Smith, and brother Leslie Smith. She is survived by her loving...

Barbara and Menelaos “Bill” Syrios

May 30, 2025

In Loving Memory of Barbara and Menelaos “Bill” Syrios

Together in Life, Reunited in Eternity

Barbara Hamilton Syrios (born August 20, 1928) passed away peacefully on May 16, 2025. Two weeks later, on May 30, 2025, her beloved husband of nearly 73 years, Menelaos William “Bill” Syrios (born December 23, 1928) joined her.

Barbara was born and raised in Pratt, Kansas. She attended...

Sherrana Anderson Abderhalden

May 30, 2025

Sherrana Abderhalden was a mini but mighty force. Born in the unincorporated town of Winslow, Arkansas, Sherrana and her older sister, Lana, spent their early years in Carmel, California, where her father was an English teacher and her mother was a homemaker. They moved to the Midland, Texas, area and then to Wichita, Kansas, while her sister stayed with family...

Sally Ann Nixon

May 29, 2025

It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Sally Ann Nixon who died peacefully on 5/29/25 at the age of 79.

Sally was born in Wichita, KS on 6/22/1945. She attended Mt. Carmel Academy in Wichita, and then Oklahoma University where she was a Kappa Alpha Theta until she met her husband Ned Nixon Sr and began her...

Trish Lloyd

May 29, 2025

Patricia Sue "Trish" Lloyd, 55, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025. Services celebrating Trish's life will be held at a later date. Trish is preceded in death by son, Christopher; daughter, Crystal; brother, Jerry; and sister, Teresa. She is survived by her parents, Juanita and John Carrington; spouse, Scott Hamilton; children, Brandy, Chris, and Lisa; siblings, Shirley, Cher, and Johnny,...

Jack Guggisberg

May 29, 2025

Jack Alfred Guggisberg, 76, entered into the presence of his savior on Thursday, May 29. Jack was born on March 29, 1949 in Wichita, KS to Floyd and Ruth (Scott) Guggisberg. He graduated from Southeast High School and attended Emporia State University.

On May 27, 1967, he married his high school sweetheart, Marcia Jamison. They shared 58 years of marriage and...

Dan Elwick

May 28, 2025

Daniel John Elwick, 39, passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Visitation with family will be from 10:00am-11:00am on Wednesday, June 4 at the Cozine Life Events Center. Funeral service will follow the visitation and begin at 11:00am. A reception with lunch will follow the service, and interment will be at 2:00pm, Wednesday, June 4 at White Chapel Cemetery. Dan is...

Kathryn Boyle

May 25, 2025

Kathryn Boyle, a dedicated educator and beloved matriarch, passed away on May 25, 2025, at the age of 97. Born on June 5, 1927, in Wheaton, Kansas, Kathryn was the daughter of Fenn and Sadie (Brown) Ward. She spent her formative years in Highland, Kansas, where she graduated from high school in 1945.

After marrying her childhood sweetheart, Harold Eugene Dittemore,...

Philip Martin Michel

May 25, 2025

Philip Martin Michel, 85, former VP of Marketing with Cessna Aircraft, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 am, Saturday, August 23, at First Presbyterian Church,  525 N. Broadway. Philip was preceded in death by his former spouses, Mary Flanagan Michel and Carina Pehrson Michel; parents, Philip Harold and Margaret Michel;...

Phyllis Hayes

May 24, 2025

Phyllis “Phissy” Darlene (Bobb) Hayes, 84, of Wichita, KS passed away on May 24, 2025. Phyllis was born on January 13, 1941 in Carnegie, OK to William Henry and Minnie Violet (Walton) Bobb.

Phyllis was mostly a homemaker, but also worked in aircraft during her life. Phyllis also greatly enjoyed bowling. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and will be...

Marjorie L. Hartman

May 24, 2025

Marjorie Hartman passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025, at the age of 95. She was born on January 26, 1930, to Earl and Lorene Hodges. She grew up in the El Dorado and Cassoday, Kansas communities. After graduating from Cassoday High School, she came to Wichita, Kansas to study at Wichita University and Wichita Business College. On November 20,...

Eugene "Geneo" Stumblingbear

May 23, 2025

Eugene "Geneo" Stumblingbear, 44, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025. Geneo was a huge Kansas City Chiefs fan, and had a passion for football. He last worked at Gold Bond Building Products as a machinist manufacturing dry wall. Geneo was also very proud of his heritage with the Kiowa tribe. He actually was the great-great-grandson of Chief Stumblingbear, who...

Ellen Jane Hamman

May 23, 2025

Ellen Jane Hamman passed away peacefully on May 23, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on September 17, 1938, in Emporia, Kansas, Ellen Jane dedicated her life to her faith and her family.

Ellen Jane had a fulfilling career, working for Hallmark Cards and Credit Union of Emporia before retiring from Interstate Brands Dolly Madison Bakery, also in Emporia. Her...

Jayantibhai Bhakta

May 23, 2025

Jayantibhai N. Bhakta, affectionately known as Jay, was born May 15, 1948 in a humble village Syadla, India. He completed his education at P.K. Patel College before migrating to America for a better life in July 1969 in Baltimore, MD. A few months later, he made his way to California where he met his first wife Manjula.

Together, they had three...

Vernon E. Moos

May 22, 2025

Vernon Edward Moos, 86, was born on August 29, 1938, in Hays, Kansas, to Edward John and Loyola Huelsman Moos. He died on May 22, 2025 in Wichita, Kansas. He grew up on the family farm south of Menlo and graduated from the Menlo high school in 1956. He attended Ft. Hays State College. He worked for several local farmers...

Phillip Laurence Doeblin

May 21, 2025

Larry was born on November 1, 1940 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Vera Kanoza Doeblin and Robert Grey Doeblin.

He grew up in McKees Rock, PA. He joined the US Army in May 1960, and after training and electronics school, was assigned to the 230th Ordinance Corps. Subsequently, he was stationed on Okinawa for the better part of two years. He was...

Hugh W. Gill IV

May 18, 2025

Hugh W. Gill IV, born September 12th, 1968, Trust and Estate Attorney with Hinkle Law, passed away at 56 on Sunday, May 18, 2025. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, May 23, at Plymouth Congregational Church, 202 N. Clifton Ave. Hugh was a servant husband and father to his family; wife, Ingrid Gill and...

Karen Caldera

May 15, 2025

Karen Lorie Caldera, born April 18, 1939, in Herrington, Kansas, passed away on May 15, 2025, in Wichita, Kansas. She was 86 years old.

Karen was the devoted wife of Manuel J. Caldera, who preceded her in death. Together they built a family rooted in love and strength. She is lovingly remembered by her children: Rita Caldera, Kristina Caldera,...

Charles W. "Chuck" Hill

May 15, 2025

Charles W. “Chuck” Hill, 82, founder of Heartland Motor Coach, went home peacefully to be with his heavenly father on May 15, 2025.

Born in Philadelphia, PA on February 22, 1943, Chuck settled in Maryville, Missouri where he met his wife, Connie Long, at Northwest Missouri State University while completing his B.S. in Political Science. He started a career in the...