Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

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,...

Nov 19, 2020

Joshua Allen Forrest Lewis, 28, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020. Memorial Service will be 1 pm, Monday, December 7, at Bethel Life Center. He is survived by his mother, Victoria Lewis; daughter, Kennedy Langstaff-Lewis; brother, Aaron Lewis; sisters, Brook Lewis and Sarah Lewis; significant other, Ashley Langstaff; and numerous family members and friends. Services by Cozine Memorial Group-Broadway...

Nov 19, 2020

Donna Berlene Dottery, 92, born June 24, 1928 to John and Berniece (Burnside) Knight in Wichita, KS, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 19, 2020. She married Arthur Harold Dottery on December 3, 1945. Together they had one daughter, Sherryl Lynn. Donna was preceded in death by her parents, husband and daughter, 2 sisters and...

Nov 18, 2020

Clarence "Leroy" Tucker was born in Greensburg, Kansas on November 24th, 1931 to parents Viola and Clarence Tucker, the middle child of five, two sisters and two brothers.

He went to his heavenly home at 88 years, just a week short of his 89th birthday, on November 18th, 2020 under hospice care at St. Francis Hospital in...

Nov 18, 2020

Maryetta Schquita Wilson, 92, homemaker, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020. Visitation will be 6-8:00pm, Monday, November 23 at Broadway Mortuary with family present. An open visitation with be from 9:00-5:00, Tuesday, November 24 at Broadway Mortuary. She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Dwight Wilson, Sr; parents, George Edward Banks and Mary Lee Jackson; son, Tommy...

Nov 17, 2020

Teresa G. Winder, 60, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020. Visitation with family will be 2-4 pm, Sunday, November 22, at Broadway Mortuary and Funeral Service will be 11 am, Monday, November 23, at Summit Church in Wichita, KS. She was preceded in death by parents, James Frederick and Barbara Ann Criswell; grandson, Ryan Lawson Winder; four heavenly grandbabies;...

Nov 16, 2020

LaVonne Grace DeBoer, 75, passed away Monday, November 16, 2020. No Services will be held. She was preceded in death by parents, Harmy and Olene DeBoer; son, Justin Miller; and former husband, James Miller. Survivors include her son, Jason (Amy) Miller; sister, Maxine DeBoer; and grandchildren, Christine Miller, Helena Miller and Sophie Miller. Services by Cozine Memorial Group-Broadway Mortuary....

Nov 15, 2020

Robert F. Westerfield, 79, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2020. Visitation 6-8:00pm, Wednesday, Broadway Mortuary. Funeral Service 2:00pm, Thursday, Broadway Mortuary. Preceded in death by his wife of 46 years Leila Westerfield; parents, O.C. and Viola Westerfield; children, Robert “Bo” Westerfield, Jr. and Robin Wallace; grandchildren, Latrisha, Abigail and Kyle; brother, Johnny Westerfield and sister, Annetta Carol Westerfield. Survivors...

Nov 12, 2020

Amy Lou Blough, 51, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020. Visitation with family will be 6-8 pm, Monday, November 16, at Broadway Mortuary and Funeral Service will be 10:30 am, Tuesday, November 17, at NewSpring Church North Auditorium. Interment to follow at Kechi Township Cemetery. Survivors include her beloved husband, Steven Blough; parents, James and Connie Cline; son, Jade...

Nov 11, 2020

Carmen Marcella Hobbie, 87, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020. Memorial Service will be 1:30 pm, Saturday, November 14, at Immanuel Lutheran Church. The family requests that masks be worn during the service. She was preceded in death by parents, Erwin and Lida Huenergardt; beloved husband, Duane Hobbie; and brother, Paul Huenergardt. Survivors include sons, Warren Hobbie and Kevin...

Nov 10, 2020

Once a shy, dirt-poor, Oklahoma farm kid, (Lonnel) Lee Frye moved to Wichita, KS to build a home, career and most importantly, a family. Having realized his dreams with all three, Lee went to his final home on November 10, 2020. A lifetime career in the car business, fervor for Oklahoma football and passion for playing golf generated thousands...

Nov 10, 2020

Larry Leatherman, loving father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, was born on February 1, 1943, in Wichita, KS. He passed away peacefully on November 10, 2020, at the age of 77. Larry graduated from Andover High School in 1962, attended Emporia State University, and was then employed at Beech Aircraft Corporation working in engineering and tool design for...