Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Mar 1, 2021

Cecil "Bud" Rogers, Jr., 90, passed away Monday, March 1, 2021. Cecil is survived by his wife of 70 years, Patti Rogers; children, Cynthia Clough (Pat), Greg Rogers (Becky), and Michael Rogers (Cindi); sister, Carol Wilson (Joe); 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. A son, Mark Alan Rogers, precedes him in death. There will be a Celebration of Life Service at...

Mar 1, 2021

Virginia Cromwell passed away at 94 years of age on Monday, March 1st, 2021. Virginia spent a vast majority of her career working as a loan officer for Southwest National Bank. During her career she also sat on the board of directors for Southwest National Bank. Virginia was also a proud member of Immanuel Baptist Church. She is preceded...

Feb 25, 2021

Conine, John F. Jr., 89, retired Dold Foods Truck Driver, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021. Graveside service 2:00pm, Monday, March 15, 2021, Kechi Township Cemetery. Preceded In death by his parents, Frank and Eileen Conine and brother, Ed, survivors include his wife of 68 years, Patricia; son, Allen (Michelle) Conine; daughter, Cheryl (John) Dwyer; sister, Nancy (Don) Kiker;...

Feb 25, 2021

Roberta Ellen McCormac, 93, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021. A visitation is scheduled from 1:00-2:00pm at Eastminster Presbyterian Church on Thursday, March 4th. Funeral service to follow the visitation at 2:00pm, also at Eastminster Presbyterian Church. Preceded In death by her husband, Chester McCormac;  parents, Everett and Josephine Parrish; son, Dr. Mervin McCormac and sister, Jeanine Stahly. Survivors...

Feb 22, 2021

Bradley Neil Sauder, 64, passed away, Monday, February 22nd, 2021. A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 25th from 6:00-8:00pm at Broadway Mortuary. A memorial service will be held at 10:00am, Friday, February 26th, at Ascension Lutheran Church. Masks will be available, if needed, at each event. If attending the memorial service it is asked that you park...

Feb 19, 2021

Marvin L. Schoonover, 69, loving husband, father, and Pa, passed away at his home in Park City, Kansas on February 19, 2021 surrounded by his family. A Memorial Service will be held 1:00 pm, Saturday, July 24th at the First Southern Baptist Church, 138 E. Kansas Ave., Arkansas City, KS. Graveside services with military honors will follow at Riverview Cemetery. ...

Feb 18, 2021

Les was a good man that always thought of others and enjoyed a life of service.  He was a Navy Corpsman serving with the 3rd Marine Division in Viet Nam.  He saw considerable combat in Viet Nam and was awarded numerous commendations and awards including the Purple Heart.  Unfortunately, it was this service that eventually took him away.  A...

Feb 17, 2021

David Lewis Smith, 68, retired self employed Plasterer, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021. He helped start Smith and Sons Plastering business with his father, and eventually his brothers joined the family business too. Their work was well known, landing them several high profile jobs over time. David is survived by his wife, Lorita Smith; daughter, Kacie Smith; step-son, Jesse Glaze (Kayzia); brothers, Larry...

Feb 16, 2021

Alta Florene Verlin, Alta was born to Willie and Alta Brockleman on December 27, 1933 in Neosho Rapids, KS.  They moved to Hartford, KS later in life. They moved from Hartford to Emporia, KS in 1948.  Alta attended Hartford and Emporia schools.  She graduated from high school in 1951. She worked at Fanestil Packing and IBP for 24 years. She was united...

Feb 16, 2021

Brungardt, Michael L., 71, Smith Fiberglass Supervisor, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Visitation 2-4:00pm, Sunday, Broadway Mortuary. Funeral Service 1:30pm, Monday, First Baptist Church, Haysville, KS. Preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Ethel Brungardt, survivors include his wife of 39 years, Georgetta; daughters, Kistin Brungardt (Jeremy), Krystal Harris (Jeff) and Kendra McManus; brother, Wayne Brungardt; sisters,...

Feb 16, 2021

Brenda Kaye (Farha) Farha fell asleep in the Lord with her loving family around her on February 16, 2021. She was born in Wichita, Kansas, on March 1, 1941, to Bahij (BF) and Marguerite Farha, the youngest of five children. She attended North High and then went on to Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri. In July 1960, she married...

Feb 16, 2021

William C. Rose, 71, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Family will hold a Celebration of Life Service at a later date. William was preceded in death by his parents, Ivan and Nellie (Guthrie) Rose; brother, Wayne Leon Rose; and sister, Carol Ann Mitchell. Survivors include his wife, Terri (Davis) Rose; son, Lenny Rose (Karyl); sisters, Karen Smith and...

Feb 16, 2021

Lonnie E. Hephner was born in Wichita, KS in the midst of the Great Depression on January 28, 1932.  He started early on his career path while attending Hamilton Junior High in the 1940’s when he learned how to build and sell crystal radio sets.  Hephner Radio (later Hephner TV & Electronics) was born in 1950.  Lonnie married the...

Feb 15, 2021

Garry W. Horsley, 81, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021. He was born on Sept. 1, 1939 in Topeka, KS, the son of William and Ina Horsley. He served four years of full service in the Navy, then when he returned, he joined the Army reserves and later changed over to the Air National Guard.  He worked at Beech Aircraft, retiring...

Feb 15, 2021

Danny Wayne Mehl died February 15, 2021 in Wichita, Kansas.  Danny was born March 11, 1952 to Valda and Gene Mehl in Atlantic, Iowa. He is survived by his brothers Gary (Carole) Mehl and Tom Mehl and four nieces, Laura Van Cleve, Karen Berkeley Mehl, Molly Mehl, Holly Mehl, and a nephew Alan Mehl.  Danny graduated Atlantic High School...

Feb 13, 2021

David Allen Butler, 63, Air Quality Control Inspector for the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and retired Senior Master Sergeant of the Kansas Air National Guard, passed away at home surrounded by family after a long courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, February 13, 2021.

David started his very full life on October 3, 1957 in...

Feb 10, 2021

Gary L. Nichols, 85,  died peacefully on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, surrounded by his family from complications of Covid-19 at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, KS. Gary Nichols was born on July 9, 1935, in Kansas City, MO, and lived most of his life in Wichita, KS.  He was preceded in death by his parents Velma and Carl Nichols of Wichita, KS.  He...

Feb 10, 2021

Silver, Jane Audrey Anderson (Mimi) 79, was suddenly called home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday evening, February 10, 2021.

Her life was defined by her faith, her family and her country. She graciously served others, volunteering in many ministries, organizations and committees. Mimi loved animals, her Scandinavian heritage, snowy days, mountain...

Feb 9, 2021

Janet Mae Roberts, 85, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021. Family will hold private services. She is survived by brother, Jimmy Adams; sons, Ricky Roberts (Patti) and Larry Roberts; daughter, Vicki Calvert (Andy); grandsons, Brandon Roberts, Evan Roberts (Andrea), and Andrew Calvert (Michelle); granddaughters, Amanda Roberts and Ronnie Gideon (Mike); eight great-grandchildren. Janet was preceded in death by husband,...

Feb 8, 2021

Vernon Eugene Cromwell passed away at 97 years of age on Monday, February 8th, 2021. Vernon worked for Cessna as a machinist from 1955 until he retired in 1987. Vernon was also a proud member of Immanuel Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by parents, Clyde and Mary Kathryn Cromwell. He is survived by his wife of 74...