Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas
Gerry Sibley
Mar 6, 2021
Sibley, Gerry O., retired Executive VP with Eclipse, Inc., died Saturday, March 6th, 2021. A private burial will be held at Mount Hope Cemetery in Topeka, KS. Gerry was born on August 26, 1937 in McPherson, KS to Lorin and Prudence Sibley. He received his bachelor's degree and several master's degrees from Wichita State University, University of Kansas, The...
Shawnacee Daniels
Mar 5, 2021
Shawnacee Latrease Daniels, 36, passed away Friday, March 5, 2021. Shawnacee was preceded in death by her mother, Penolia "Penny" Daniels and her brother, Johnny Dean. She is survived by her parents, Buster Daniels, Sr. and Karla Hayden; sons, Royce Timmons, Tylin Daniels, Isaiah Daniels and Raymond Richard, Jr.; brother, Buster "BJ" and Crystal Daniels, Jr. and sisters, Tiesha...
Donald James, Jr.
Mar 5, 2021
Donald M. James, Jr., 84, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family, on March 5, 2021. Don was a retired Meat Cutter. He owned and operated James Old Fashioned Meat Market until he sold the business in 1979. He leaves behind a son, Gary James (Sarah); mother-in-law, Marjorie Holler; a brother-in-law and sister-inlaw; six grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren....
Sherry Arvidson
Mar 3, 2021
Sherry Marie Arvidson, 56, born August 17, 1964 in Falls City, NE, passed away March 3, 2021 in Wichita, KS. Sherry was preceded in death by her fathers, Emery Brozek and Jesse Metzger and her grandparents. Survivors include her mother, Janet Metzger; her children, Brian Liles, Nicole and husband, Johnny Rowe and Chris and wife, Lorra Schmitz; sisters, Jessika...
Opal Joan Sinnes
Mar 3, 2021
Opal Joan Sinnes, 86, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021. Visitation with family will be 1-2 pm, Monday, March 8, at Broadway Mortuary, and Graveside Service immediately to follow at Greenwood Cemetery. She was preceded in death by parents, Ralph and Opal Melton; beloved husband, Phillip Sinnes; brothers, Mario, Robert, Victor, Roger and John Melton; sisters, Laura Fee and...
Charles "Rick" Douglas
Mar 1, 2021
Charles Richard Douglas "Rick", 67, passed away Monday, March 1, 2021. Memorial Service will be 2:00 pm, Friday, March 12, at Broadway Mortuary. He was preceded in death by parents, Charles and Betty Douglas; and son, Charles Douglas. Survivors include sons, Joe Douglas, Timothy (Regina) Douglas and Jonah (Jessica) Douglas; daughters, Ardenia (Dwayne) Shaffer and Angela (Tom) Scott; sisters, Charlotte Siegel,...
Cecil Rogers, Jr.
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...
Virginia Cromwell
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...
John Conine, Jr.
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;...
Roberta McCormac
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...
Bradley Sauder
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...
Marvin Schoonover
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. ...
Leslie Osterman
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...
David Smith
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...
Alta Verlin
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...
Michael Brungardt
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,...
Brenda Farha
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...
William Rose
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...
Lonnie Hephner
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...
Garry Horsley
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...
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