Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Beverly Exley

May 2, 2021

Beverly Rayhdell (Bolen) Exley,76, went to meet her Lord and Savior and her lifetime soulmate on May 2, 2021. Beverly was born October 9, 1944 to Roy and Lillie Bolen in Wichita Kansas. She was the youngest of 9 children. She was raised on her beloved farm on Arkansas St called Heller’s Grove. This is where her compassion and...

Leroy Leo

Apr 28, 2021

LeRoy Kim Leo, 66, of Wichita, Kansas, loving father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend, died April 28, 2021, at Wesley Hospital. He was born December 8, 1955, in Wichita, Kansas, the son of Frank and Barbara Leo. He was the youngest of 4 siblings. He was retired from Spirit Aero Systems. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law,...

Jeffrey Hoag

Apr 26, 2021

Jeffrey Rod Hoag, 35, passed away Monday, April 26, 2021. Visitation in Wichita, Thursday, April 29, 6:00-8:00pm at Chapel Hill United Methodist Church. Funeral service Friday, April 30, 10:00am at Chapel Hill United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by grandfathers, Eugene Hoag, and Richard Barnthouse and mother-in-law, Vivin "Tutti" Tatum. Survivors include loving wife, Stephanie Hoag; son, Owen Hoag;...

Patrick Payne

Apr 25, 2021

Patrick E. Payne, 72, passed away April 25, 2021. A Celebration of Life Service has been held. Patrick was a U.S. Marine and served his country during the Vietnam War. He received the following awards during his time of service: Navy Achievement Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, and the RVN Cross of Gallantry. Pat is survived by his wife, Tracy...

Nathan Brock

Apr 24, 2021

Nathan William Brock was born on March 15, 1979 in Wichita, KS. Preceded in death by his mother, Dana Angleton, Nate is survived by his wife, Jessica; step-daughters, Mariah, Aleigha and Bella and his son, Aaron. He is also survived by his father and step-mother, William and Pam Brock and step-father, Roy McCowan; brothers, Travis Collins and Brandon Tatum;...

Roberta Galbraith

Apr 24, 2021

Roberta Galbraith, 101 years old, died April 24, 2021 surrounded by family and companions at her California residence. "Bobbie" was a loving wife, devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was born and raised in Douglass, Kansas. Bobbie attended Emporia State Teachers College (ESTC) where she and a Tri Sigma sorority sister took flying lessons, she then went on...

Kimberly Snapp

Apr 23, 2021

Kimberly Snapp was born June 6, 1959, to William A. and Lenore B. Walton Snapp in Wichita, Kansas, the youngest of four children. She attended Andover Public Schools and graduated from Andover High School. Kimberly developed an avid interest in medicine as a child and majored in pre-med at Southwestern College, Winfield, Kansas. She also took flying lessons in...

Don Graves

Apr 23, 2021

Don E. Graves, 82, passed away Friday, April 23, 2021. He was born on May 14, 1938 in Wichita Kansas. Don was owner of Graves Painting. He was well known in the Wichita area. Graves Painting finished interiors and exteriors of over 3000 homes. They also completed many commercial projects including Warren Theatres, Federal Court House, YMCA, Mulvane High School,...

Edith Norton

Apr 23, 2021

Norton, Edith Irene (Alexander), 94, passed away April 23, 2021. She was born to Clarence and Hattie (Pierce) Alexander September 12, 1926 in Wilson, Oklahoma. Bookkeeper for Swallow Aircraft and Kamen Supply. She was preceded in death by her husband Rex, her parents, and her only sibling, Billy Paul Alexander. She is survived by her son, Mark Alexander Norton. Visitation...

Kristy Durham

Apr 20, 2021

Kristy M. Durham, 42, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021. Visitation with family present will be held from 6-8 pm, Tuesday, April 27, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Graveside Service, 1:30 pm, Wednesday, April 28, at Resthaven Cemetery, 11800 US-54, in Wichita, KS. Survivors include her mother, Lura Durham; siblings, Anna Durham, Charles Durham, and Robert Durham. She...

Jeffrey Loeck

Apr 19, 2021

Loeck, Jeffrey Michael, 46, Cox Business Project Manager, passed away on April 17, 2021. Jeff was born in Aurora, CO to Duane Loeck and Darlene Loeck. Jeff married Geneva Loeck of Wichita, Kansas on October 13, 2012 at the Fontainebleau in Miami Beach, FL. He is survived by wife Geneva Loeck; daughter Grace Ring; son Garrett Ring; mother Darlene...

Aiden Coleman

Apr 18, 2021

Aiden Keel Coleman, 19, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2021.  Visitation with family will be 12pm- 2pm, Wednesday, April 21, and Funeral Service to follow at 2pm, both at Broadway Mortuary Chapel. Interment to follow at Conway Springs City Cemetery in Conway Springs, KS. He is survived by his father, Kevin (Stacey) Coleman; mother, Jennifer Tesky; sisters, Shelby Coleman,...

Raymond Hopson

Apr 17, 2021

Raymond Claude Hopson, 87, passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021. Visitation is 6:00-8:00pm, Wednesday, April 21st at Broadway Mortuary. Graveside service will be held at 10:00am on Thursday, April 22nd at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery in Winfield, Kansas. Raymond is preceded in death by his wife, Vivian; parents, Charlie and Mary Ellen Hopson, and son, Drew Hopson. Survivors include...

Joan Martin

Apr 17, 2021

Joan Martin, daughter of Ralph and Mary Ellen Griffith, left to be with the Lord on April 17, 2021.

Joan was born December 8, 1928 in Kiowa, Kansas, and graduated from Kiowa High School in 1946. She accepted Jesus as her personal Savior at the age of 5 and remained a steadfast believer the rest of her...

Bobby Gibson

Apr 16, 2021

Bobby Orbin Gibson, 90, passed away Friday, April 16, 2021. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00pm on Wednesday, April 21st, at Broadway Mortuary. A graveside service will be held at 1:00pm on Thursday, April 22nd at Greenwood Cemetery. Bobby is preceded In death by his parents, Tillman and Dona Gibson; daughter, Kimberly Renee Gibson-Confer; 6 brothers and 3 sisters. Survivors include...

Robert Geisler

Apr 16, 2021

Robert Allen Geisler, 75, life-long educator, passed away Friday, April 16, 2021. Preceded In death by father, Earl Summerfelt; adopted father, Carl Geisler; mother, Margie Geisler and son, Robert Geisler Jr. Survivors include daughter, Vicki Geisler; son, Adam (Stephenie Hansen) Geisler; brother, Richard (Linda) Geisler; sister, Gayle (Mike) Beatty; grandchildren, David Sheldon, Ashley Hadsell, Logan Hughes, Latisha Hadsell, Dustin Geisler,...

Gilbert Sanchez

Apr 16, 2021

Gilbert Sanchez, 90, retired owner of La Posada restaurant, passed away Friday, April 16, 2021. Visitation with family will be 6-8 pm, Monday and Tuesday, and Funeral Service will be 10 am, Wednesday, both at Broadway Mortuary Chapel. Interment to follow at Kechi Township Cemetery. He was preceded in death by parents, Rafael and Rosa Sanchez; son, Louis Sanchez;...

John Sweeney IV

Apr 14, 2021

John Sweeney of Wichita, Kansas passed away on Apr 14, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Lewis Olson

Apr 12, 2021

Lewis Edward Olson, 61, passed away Monday, April 12, 2021. Preceded In death by brothers, Eric and Donald Olson and sister, Maryanne Olson. Survivors include his partner for life, Gloria Rauh; brother, Everett Olson and sisters, Annette Olson, Alice Haywood and Yvonne Popivich. Share condolences at www.cozine.com. Services by Cozine Memorial Group - Broadway Mortuary.

Stella Smith

Apr 11, 2021

Stella Maxine Smith, 97, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021. Graveside service will be 1:00, Thursday, April 15th at Greenwood Cemetery. Stella is preceded in death by son, Robert Herrell. Survivors include son, Jerry Herrell; daughters, Betty Wallace, Beverly Herrell, and Sharon (Charlie) Tedrow; grandson, Michael Wallace and several nieces. To share condolences visit www.cozine.com. Services provided by Cozine...