Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas
Glen L. Funk
Nov 21, 2023
Glen L. Funk, 71, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 5:30 pm, Wednesday, Nov. 29, at Apostolic Christian Church, 1202 S. Lulu St. Glen was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbert and Violette Funk; sister, Marian Funk; and grandchild, Brady Funk. Survivors include his wife of fifty years, Sally Funk;...
Frank W. Sandifer
Nov 19, 2023
Frank W. Sandifer, 92, retired Maintenance Supervisor for Koch Fiberglass, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023. Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Solomon and Della Sandifer, and nine siblings. Survivors include his wife, Virginia Jean Sandifer, son, Robert Sandifer (Janis), daughter, Debbie O’Connor, sister, Betty Pinson, four grandchildren; Derek Sandifer, Kate (Eddie) Neuway, Dane O’Connor, Kylie (Brandon) Phipps; and five great-grandchildren; Jaiden, Kyra, Alex, Vatin, and Rory. Memorials to Immanuel Lutheran...
Sylvia Mae Cullado
Nov 19, 2023
Sylvia Mae Cullado, devoted wife and mother, passed away on November 19, 2023. She was born on January 1, 1938 in Eau Claire Wisconsin, the second daughter of Paul and Margaret Mikesell. After graduating from high school, she moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota and earned her RN nursing diploma from Swedish Hospital. While in nursing school, she met a handsome...
WIlliam C. "Bill" Vineyard
Nov 15, 2023
William "Bill" Curtis Vineyard, 73, passed away surrounded by his family after a three year battle with cancer on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Bill was married to his loving wife, Jane for 43 years. Together they raised four children who went on to have twelve grandchildren. In 1987 Bill founded Atishwin Institute which was the first intermediate treatment program in...
Carol Chakra
Nov 15, 2023
Words can't describe this tragic loss. Carol, 19 years old, loving, kind, and generous. She was the best sister, daughter, granddaughter, niece, cousin, and the most amazing friend and a helping hand. She went the extra mile, literally and figuratively. She fled the war in Syria with her twin sister, older sister, and mother, seeking refuge in the United States....
Austin John Austin
Nov 13, 2023
Austin John Austin, 48, passed away Monday, November 13, 2023. He was born in Wichita Kansas, moved to Florida and then settled back home in Kansas. Austin’s passions were cars, music, moon-eyes, fishing in the everglades and bacon. He was loved by many and always willing to lend a helping hand where it was needed. Austin was preceded in death by...
Robert H. Mitchell
Nov 13, 2023
Robert H. Mitchell, 74, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Howard Mitchell and Hazel Burke; stepfather, Eddie Burke; brothers, Bobby Mitchell and Danny Mitchell; sister, Patricia Delk; and niece, Linda Dyke. Survivors include his daughter, Bobbie Gardner (Scott); son, Edwin Mitchell; brothers, Dean Mitchell, Harry Mitchell, and Michael Mitchell; sister, Sandy...
William Cummings
Nov 10, 2023
William L. "Bill" Cummings, 87, owner of Cummings Pharmacy, passed away Friday, November 10, 2023. Rosary 5:00pm, Tuesday, Nov. 14, Funeral 10:00am, Wednesday, Nov. 15, both at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Cummings; brothers, Maurice, John, Richard and Thomas Cummings; step-sons, Tim and Jon Snow and daughter-in-law Leslie Snow....
Roger Rhoades
Nov 7, 2023
Roger Lewis Rhoades, 73, passed away November 7, 2023. He was a retired Cessna Aircraft Employee and U.S. Navy Veteran. In the Navy he was a corpsman, where part of his job was Recon and Ambush Patrol Corpsman with Marines on patrol.; they called him Doc. He was also an avid chiefs fan.
He was born on November 16, 1949...
Jimmie Black
Nov 4, 2023
Jimmie “Jim” Ray Black – October 24, 1948 – November 4, 2023 – Wichita, Kansas
Jimmie (Jim) Black achieved the ultimate victory when he went home to be with the Lord on November 4, 2023, in Wichita, Kansas.
Jim was one of six children. His father, Hubert A. Black, was a carpenter and general contractor and his...
Norman Stiles
Nov 4, 2023
Norman Dale Stiles, 86, retired Boeing Aircraft Co., passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023. Memorial Service 2:00pm, Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Sharon Baptist Church. Norman was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and May Stiles; brothers, Larry and Richard Stiles and sister, Sharon Jackson. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Barbara; sons, Joe (Becky), Scott (Kelly) and...
Jean Johnson-Lies
Nov 3, 2023
Jean Marie "Grandma" Johnson-Lies, 79, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023. Jean was born December 15, 1943 in Pontiac, MI. Jean Marie was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Eldon and Jean Agnes (Campbell) Johnson; husband, Leon J. Lies; son, Bobby Simon; brother, Thomas Michael Johnson; sisters-in-law, Debbie Johnson and Sally Johnson and great-grandson, Lincoln Miller. Jean is survived...
Ronnie Meadows
Nov 2, 2023
Ronnie Meadows, 83, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023. Visitation with family, 6-8 pm, Tuesday, Nov. 7, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Graveside Service, 2 pm, Wednesday, Nov. 8, at Greenwood Cemetery, 6231 W. 47th St. S., Wichita. Ronnie was preceded in death by his wife, Maritza Meadows; parents, Robert and Florence Meadows; brothers, David Meadows and John Meadows;...
Nestor R. Weigand, Jr.
Nov 1, 2023
Nestor R. Weigand, Jr., 84, passed away peacefully alongside family on November 1, 2023. He was diagnosed in January with late-stage metastatic melanoma and survived far longer than the most optimistic expectations. All services will be held in Wichita as follows:
Sunday, Nov 19:
3:00pm – 7:00pm: Wake and Reception for friends and family at the Cozine Life Events Center,...
Shirley Ann Dale
Oct 29, 2023
Shirley Ann Dale, 84, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Shirley was preceded in death by her sons, Jerry Dale and Mark Dale; and parents, Joe and Frieda Shanks. Survivors include her daughter, Kathy Glaze (Eldon Wayne); brothers, Bob Shanks and Fred Shanks; several grandchildren; and many friends. Share condolences...
Carlos Renteria
Oct 29, 2023
Carlos Rentería, de 22 años, falleció el domingo 29 de octubre de 2023. El velorio será de 4:00 a 8:00 el lunes 6 de noviembre en Broadway Mortuary. El funeral también se llevará a cabo en La Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción, a las 10:00 a. m., el martes 7 de noviembre. El entierro se llevará a cabo en el...
Tannon Ratcliffe
Oct 28, 2023
Born on Oct. 23, 2006, Tannon brought immense joy and love to all who knew him. He was a passionate individual who lived life to the fullest, cherishing every moment and spreading his infectious energy to everyone around him.
A dedicated athlete, Tannon had an unwavering love for basketball. His skills on the court and enthusiasm for the game were...
Ryan Benton
Oct 28, 2023
Ryan Benton passed away on October 28, 2023, at the age of 37. Ryan was born in Wichita, Kansas to George Benton and Sandra Renard and had one sister Lauren, and one brother Blake. Ryan had a very likeable personality and as a result he had numerous friends, many of which shared his passion for music. Ryan wrote, recorded, mixed,...
Saul Cervantes
Oct 27, 2023
Saul Cervantes, 36, passed away Friday, October 27, 2023. Visitation with family, 2-4 pm, Sunday, Nov.5, and Celebration of Life Service, 1 pm, Monday, Nov.6, both at Cozine Life Events Center, 11500 E .21st St . N . Saul was preceded in death by his mother, Gabriela Cervantes; uncle, Rodolfo Cervantes; and granddaughter, Eliana Isela Cervantes. Survivors include his children,...
Cheryl K. Swartwood
Oct 26, 2023
Cheryl K. Swartwood, 72, retired LPN, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023. Graveside services are pending. Cheryl was preceded in death by her daughter, Karen Renee Swartwood; parents, Robert and Rita Collins; brother, Chuck Collins; and sister, Mary. Survivors include her husband, Mike Swartwood; son, Guy Swartwood (Fia); sister, Pat Trollope (Walter); son-in-law, Brian Robinson; and grandchildren, Elizabeth Swartwood, Collin...
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