Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas
Rafael Gomez Jacobo
Oct 24, 2023
Rafael Gómez Jacobo, de 88 años, falleció el martes 24 de octubre de 2023. El velorio y el rosario serán de 2 a 8 p. m., el lunes 30 de octubre, en Broadway Mortuary. La misa fúnebre será en Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro, a las 10:00 am, el martes 31 de octubre. El entierro será en el Cementerio de...
Jodi Ann Morabito
Oct 23, 2023
Jodi Ann Morabito, 58, passed away Monday, October 23, 2023. Jodi lit up every path she crossed. She never met a stranger and was loved by all she encountered. Just ask the plethora of children she acquired as her own over the years! She was the definition of selflessness. Her charming sarcasm and little gifts “with love” will truly be...
Ronald L. Yoder
Oct 22, 2023
Ronald L. Yoder, also affectionately known as Tex, passed away on October 22, 2023. He was born on December 17, 1933 in Jet, Oklahoma. Throughout his life, Ron touched the lives of many with his genuine smile and infectious sense of humor. He will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Ron's love...
Keith Johnson
Oct 22, 2023
Keith Edward Johnson passed away on October 22, 2023 at the age of 68 in Wichita, Kansas. Keith Edward Johnson, loving father of five children, Clay Johnson and his wife Vanessa Leos, Ty Morrison, Rikki Johnson, Justin Johnson, and Jessica Ellison; brothers and sisters, Linda Johnson, Brenda Garcia, Gail Magson, William Brooks, Gary Sheets, and Sandra Diane Chavez Cavanaugh. He...
Fred Shelley
Oct 19, 2023
Fred Shelley, a beloved member of the community, passed away on October 19, 2023. He leaves behind a legacy that will be remembered fondly by all who knew him. Fred was born on July 22, 1952, to his loving parents Fred Shelley and Catherine (Murphy) Shelley.
Fred's educational journey commenced at Albert Einstein High School in Kensington, MD, where...
Marjorie Guenther
Oct 18, 2023
Marjorie Ann Guenther, 93, of Olathe, Kansas joined her Lord Wednesday, October 18, 2023.
Born April 14, 1930, in Reading, Kansas, the daughter of Hezie and Emma (Barnett) Bibbee, Marjorie spent her early years in Reading, Charleston W. Virginia, and Lyndon, Kansas. After graduating from Lyndon High School, she attended Emporia State University Teachers College and taught school before relocating...
Jennie "Chris" Rausch
Oct 16, 2023
Jennie "Chris" Rausch, 70, Owner and Operator of What's Brewin' in the Delano district, passed away Monday, October 16, 2023. There will be a Celebration of Life Service for her at 1:30 pm, Monday, October 23, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway, with Committal Service following at Ascension Cemetery, Bel Aire, KS. Jennie was preceded in death by her both...
Tom Schulte
Oct 15, 2023
Albert Thomas Schulte "Tom", 79, retired Brick Layer, passed away at his home Sunday, October 15, 2023. Tom was born January 13, 1944 in Wichita, KS to Anthony and Thelma Marie Schulte, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his son, James Schulte, son-in-law, Charles Williams and brothers, Theron, Chuck and Don Schulte....
Brad Wicker
Oct 15, 2023
Bradley Gardner Wicker
4-10-1965 to 10-15-2023.
Brad, 58, passed away at home of heart and lung problems Sunday, 10-15-2023.
Survived by wife, Elizabeth Brace; stepsons, Matthew Brace (Natalie); Jayk Querbach (Steve); aunt, Rita Gardner; and dear friends, Debra Goodner; Mistie Rickard, and her sons Austin and Logan.
Preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Patricia Wicker,...
Diane Martin
Oct 12, 2023
Diane Marie Martin, 59, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023. Memorial service will be at 10:00am, Friday, October 20, at Westside Church of the Nazarene. Diane is preceded in death by brother, Tony Martin, and step-father, Eldon Robert. She is survived by her father and step-mother, Dwane and Sue Martin; mother, Teresa Robert; daughters, Sami (Kyle Sanders) Simmons, and...
Wathen "Watty" Cunningham
Oct 11, 2023
Wathen Cunningham, familiarly known as Watty, passed away on October 11, 2023, in his hometown of Wichita, Kansas. He was born on December 2, 1938, to Helen and Hughes Cunningham in Wichita. Watty's education began at Blessed Sacrament School and continued at St. Gregory's High School in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Following high school, he earned his degree at the University of...
Wanda Plinsky
Oct 8, 2023
Wanda Plinsky, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on October 8, 2023, at the age of 93. She was born on February 28, 1930, to James and Olive McGeary in Beverly, Kansas.Wanda was a remarkable woman who dedicated her life to raising her wonderful family. She took great pride in her role as a loving wife to her...
Mynie Lou Griffith
Oct 6, 2023
Mynie Lou (Mundhenke) Griffith was born July 29, 1937 in Great Bend, Kansas to Merle and Clella (Fisher) Mundhenke of Lewis, Kansas. Mynie Lou was the first child of Merle and Clella and was named for both of her grandmothers - Minnie (Malin) Mundhenke and Lula (Parker) Fisher. The family lived on the Mundhenke family farm near Lewis.
Mynie Lou...
Theodore James Johnson
Oct 6, 2023
Theodore James Johnson, 79, passed away Friday, October 6, 2023. Theodore served his country in the United States military for many years. He began in the Navy, then enlisted with the US Army serving in Special Forces for fourteen years. He achieved many different awards over his career; among them, the Purple Heart for being wounded in service. He will...
Loy Burnett
Oct 6, 2023
Loy Burnett, age 77, left this world on October 6, 2023. He was born on October 17, 1945, to Sydney and Juanita (McChristian) Burnett in Hindsville, Arkansas.
Loy married Cheryl Hendry on October 29, 1965. His survivors include his loving wife, Cheryl; daughter, Stephany (Daniel) Valle; son, Dennis (Gina) Burnett; brother, Mack Burnett; sisters, Claudia Vaughn, Patsy Mason; grandchildren, Drake...
Gail Dody
Oct 5, 2023
Gail, 85, was born on a farm east of Marion, Kansas, on July 29, 1938 to Harry and Edna Dody. He was the fifth of six children: Glenn Robert (Colorado Springs and Phoenix AZ), Doris Penner (Eldorado, KS), Donald (Portland OR), Gail, and Jean Caloway, (Arlington, TX) deceased. Survived by Viola Bernhart (OK).
Gail and his sister rode a horse...
Carol Ann Bacon
Oct 4, 2023
Carol Ann Bacon, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on October 4, 2023, at the age of 77. She was born on May 26, 1946, in Dodge City, Kansas to Claud and Esther DeWitt. With profound sadness but deep gratitude for her life, we celebrate the loving and nurturing spirit that Carol brought into our lives.Carol's...
Larkin Noël Bish
Oct 4, 2023
Larkin Noël Bish, 17, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Private family services will be held. Larkin was preceded in death by her grandfather, Larry G. Perry and her niece, Lucy Henson. Survivors include her parents, Greg Bish (Jennifer Goss) and Gina Townsend (Sean); siblings, Skylar Henson (Mandy), Tatum Burton (Clayton), Stratton Henson, and Colton Bish; grandparents, Sue Perry...
Dianne Yarrow
Oct 4, 2023
Kathryn “Dianne” Yarrow, 83, of Wichita, KS passed away surrounded by loved ones on October 4, 2023.
A visitation will be held on Monday, October 9 from 6 to 8pm at Broadway Mortuary. A celebration of life service will be held on Tuesday, October 10 at 4pm at First Evangelical Free Church in Wichita. A private family burial will be held.
Dianne...
Floyd U. Pennington
Oct 4, 2023
Floyd U. Pennington, 78, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023. No services. Floyd was preceded in death by his wife, Marsha Pennington; parents, Loyd and Capitola Pennington; brothers, Joe Pennington and Ben Pennington; and sister, Judy Bakker. Survivors include his daughter, Kim Pennington; brother, Ed Pennington, several nieces and nephews, and several good friends. Share condolences at www.cozine.com. Arrangements by...
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