Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Dec 5, 2020

Jeanette Rickabaugh Christman went to be with the Lord for her final rest on December 5, 2020, after an extended illness. She was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Dwight Marvin and Norma Jean Rickabaugh on November 19, 1948. She accompanied her parents and sister to southern California during the Korean War where her father was a flight instructor at...

Dec 4, 2020

Mardelle Faye (Young) Moyers was born on October 1, 1941 to Marjorie and Ardell Young in Fort Worth, TX.  She attended Paschal High School and upon graduation entered the University of Oklahoma for 2 years before transferring to the University of Texas for 1 year and then on to Texas Christian University where she graduated with a BA in...

Dec 4, 2020

Olivia "Mason" Denham, 15, Wichita South High School Freshman, passed away Friday, December 4, 2020. Celebration of Life services will be held at a later date. Survivors include parents, Jake and Liz Denham; Grandparents, Doug Denham, Dru Denham and Mark and Sandi Sheppard; Great-grandparents, Jim and Edna Burleigh; Brother, Aaron Crump; Sisters, Jayden Ellison, Layla and Loreli Denham; Aunt,...

Dec 4, 2020

Frank Molina, Sr., 81, passed away Friday, December 4, 2020. Frank was preceded in death by his wife, Jerrie and son, Frank Molina, Jr. Survivors include his sons, Troy Utt (Jonda), Marc Molina (Jill), Michael Molina (Alli Sanchez), Paul Molina (Janea Neel); daughters, Mindy Molina (Anthony) and Robin McGarrah; daughter-in-law, Theresa Molina; sisters, Carmen and Clara; 15 grandchildren and...

Dec 4, 2020

Lawrence “Larry” Richard Staats passed away in Wichita, Kansas on December 4, 2020, at the age of 76. Larry was born April 9th 1944, in Omaha Nebraska, to his parents, Lawrence Sr and Lois Staats. Larry was the eldest of two children. He spent his early childhood on the family farm in Coats KS. In 1956 he moved to...

Dec 4, 2020

Terry Pennington, 67, passed away Friday, December 4, 2020. Survivors include her daughter, Cathryn Monroe (Robert); step-son, Trevor Baker; grandchildren, Elodie and Orion Monroe, and Adam Baker. She was preceded in death by her sons, Andrew Witt and Christopher Spivey; and her parents. Of the many roles she took on in life, the one she excelled at most was "mom." Whether she...

Dec 3, 2020

Shirley Jean Applegarth, 85, Wichita, KS entered into eternal rest of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.  She was born to Frank & Mildred Sapp on Feb. 25, 1935 in Hoxie, KS.  She earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Kansas State University, and a Master’s Degree from Emporia State University and taught home economics for...

Dec 3, 2020

Shiney Breit passed away December 3, 2020 from Covid. He was born in Jetmore, Kansas. He spent his youth in western Kansas before settling in Wichita. After completing his military service, he married his loving wife Ruth, in 1946. From a shattered childhood, Shiney built a solid family. He and Ruth had six children: Gary Breit, Jeanne Krutmeier (Stan), Shirley...

Dec 2, 2020

Kathleen Sue Brown, 76, went to be with her heavenly Father on December 2, 2020. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in Jesus Christ, supported her in her last days and ultimately gave her peace. Kathy was born to the late Lee and Hope Petty in El Dorado, Kansas on July 17, 1944. She was blessed...

Dec 2, 2020

Wichita, KS-John Fred Greenwood, age 89, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2020 with family by his side. Fred was born in Hermitage AR on March 16, 1931 to Jimmie Greenwood and Doris Stuart. Fred served in the United States Airforce stationed at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, TX. After the Air Force, Fred worked in Civil Service...

Nov 30, 2020

Anita Leet, 67, retired EMC Insurance Underwriter, passed away Monday, November 30, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cleo and Willie May Robinson and her brother, Howard Robinson. Survivors include her husband Chris; daughters, Brandi Arroyo, Kelli (Kanh) Phimsiprasom; step-sons, Zach Leet, Dan (Melissa) Leet; step-daughter, Teresa (Jason) Cobble; sister, Carol Graham; and grandchildren, Cruz, Evann,...

Nov 29, 2020

Marilynn Kay Moore, 83, Self-employed Tax Consultant, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020. Memorial Service will be 11 am, Friday, December 4, at Bethany Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by parents, Clifford and Leona Ensign; and brothers, Duane Ensign and Lyle Ensign. Survivors include her beloved husband, William Dale Moore; sons, Kenneth D. (Anita) Moore and Larry...

Nov 29, 2020

Helen I. Ramey, 79, retired Housekeeper for Wesley Medical Center, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020. Services to be announced. She was preceded in death by parents, Thomas and Dolly Pool; beloved husband of 49 years, Ernest Ramey, Sr.; daughter, Clara Ramey; brother, Edward Pool; sisters, Betty Fisher, Doris Gibson and Katherine Berghoefer; grandson, Jonathan Ramey; great-grandson, Caleb Goff;...

Nov 29, 2020

Wilmeta Charlene “Charlie” Swinger, 72, loving wife, mother and grandmother, went to be with the Lord Sunday, November 29, 2020. Visitation 6-8:00pm, Friday, Broadway Mortuary. Graveside Service 12:30pm, Saturday, White Chapel Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lonnie and Lillie Wells and 8 siblings. Survivors include her loving husband, Ronald Swinger; daughter, Shannon (John) McPherson; son,...

Nov 26, 2020

Wichita, Kansas – Mary Jean (MJ) Bond Tilden, 93, of Wichita passed away peacefully on Thanksgiving, November 26, 2020, to be united with her Savior. She was born on August 20, 1927 to Dale and Myrtle (Swedlund) Bond of Winterset, Iowa.

After MJ’s family moved to Ames, Iowa, she graduated from Ames High School and then, in...

Nov 25, 2020

Brian Louis Plummer Henderson Jr. entered into this life in North Platte, NE on December 15, 1992 to Brian Sr. and La’Chelle Henderson. He went public with his faith in God when he was baptized on January 1, 2010. Brian left his earthly home for greener pastures on November 25, 2020. Brian finished his education at Sower’s Alternative High School...

Nov 25, 2020

Dallas B. Tenbrook, 89, passed away Wednesday, November 25th, 2020. He was born October 6, 1931 in Gentry, Arkansas to George Earl and Alta Vivian Tenbrook. Dallas served in the army before moving to Wichita and working for a short time at the Boeing Company. He married Maxine Joanne Hendricks on March 3, 1956. He then went to work...

Nov 21, 2020

Dr. Paul D. Longhofer, retired Wichita Public Schools administrator, died at home on November 21, 2020. He was born in Junction City, Kansas on July 22, 1938, the youngest of nine children of Fred and Emily Longhofer. He began school in a one-room school house in Spring Valley in Geary County, Kansas. He graduated from Salina High School and attended...

Nov 20, 2020

Our hearts are breaking as we mourn the death and remember the life of our father and family patriarch, Harold O. Drennen, Friday, November 20, 2020. Harold was born February 20, 1928, in St. Louis, Missouri, the first child of Claude and Lydia (Stock) Drennen.  He spent his youth in Jefferson City, Missouri where he attended Trinity Lutheran School...

Nov 19, 2020

Lois Wright, 77, loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, entered her Heavenly home on November 19, 2020. A celebration of her life will immediately follow the 10:00 am service at Summit Church, Sunday, November 29, 2020.

Lois was dedicated to her Lord, to her family and to her friends. God gifted her with many talents and abilities,...