Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Zoe Toombs

Jul 25, 2020

Zoe A. (Olsson) Toombs , born July 25, 1954, passed away on July 25, 2020. Zoe was born in Wichita, Kansas to Richard Dean Olsson and Phyllis June Olsson(Welch). Zoe spent several years living and working in Las Vegas, returning to Wichita to care for her aging parents. In 1997 she married Don Toombs. She was a...

Harold Lewellen

Jul 24, 2020

Lewellen, Harold "Leo", 42, passed away Friday, July 24, 2020. Leo was preceded in death by his mother, Theresa Lewellen; grandmother, Gloria M. Sykes; and grandfather, Leo M. Withers. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Saffell; daughters, Jonkitta Lewellen and Vanessa Lewellen; father, Pablo Parga; brothers, James Rose and David Moses; sisters, Rebecca Herren (Jeremy) and Sandra D. Rose. A...

Dennis Gast

Jul 24, 2020

Gast, Dennis E., 82, life loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away Friday, July 24, 2020. He was a friend to all who knew him and well-versed in all things manly. A retired Boeing Aeronautical Engineer, a life-long Lutheran and best friend to his wife of 59 years, Coleen. Celebration of Life Service 10:30am, Wednesday, Central Community Church....

James Yancey, Jr.

Jul 20, 2020

Yancey, James Chester, Jr., 86, passed away Monday, July 20, 2020. Private family services will be held. He was preceded in death by parents, James C. Yancey, Sr. and Ruie Yancey; son, Michael Yancey; daughters, Glenda Yancey and Brenda Mullis; and brothers, Edward Yancey and Bob Yancey. Survivors include son, Monty Yancey; daughter Melody Yancey; sister, Roxy Yancey; 9...

Jerryanne Hadley

Jul 18, 2020

Jerryanne grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Even though she lived in Wichita for over 60 years, she was southern to the core. A dear friend described her as “always a gracious southerner, living in a land of Yankees.” Her children recall that “she talked herself out of a few speeding tickets with her convenient southern drawl. She could...

Betty Bell

Jul 17, 2020

Bell, Betty J., age 78, passed away on July 17, 2020. She was born in Fredonia, KS to parents Charles and Pearl North. Betty was a member of Summit Church and loved to crochet, cook, sew, and plant and grow flowers. She stayed active working in her garden and flower beds. Betty was preceded by her parents; brothers, Clarence...

Lois Moehlman

Jul 16, 2020

Lois F. Moehlman, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 16, 2020 in Wichita, KS at the age of 90. Lois Ilene Fincham was born on March 13, 1930 at the old family farm 4 miles east of Blue Rapids KS to Eugene 'Jack' Fincham and Myrtle Esther Sutton. After graduating from Blue Rapids High School in May 1947, Lois...

Judge Duane Brown

Jul 15, 2020

The Honorable Judge, Duane K. Brown, 65, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, July 15th, 2020. Beloved, esteemed and a great friend, Duane will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved him.

Duane K. Brown graced the world with his larger-than-life presence on August 13th, 1954 to parents, Jack and Vivian (Appleby)...

Donald Berchtold

Jul 14, 2020

Donald V. Berchtold was born in Pittsburg, KS, on Oct. 9, 1926 and died on July 14, 2020. Don was the devoted husband of Alice Jo (Parks) for 70 years. He served in the US Navy during WWII and was a 1949 chemical engineering graduate from Purdue University. He retired in 1988 as Executive Vice President of...

Keelan Overbey

Jul 13, 2020

Overbey, Keelan Boyd, 60, passed away Monday, July 13, 2020. Private Services will be held. He was preceded in death by parents, Monty and Carol Overbey; and brother, Joel Overbey. Survivors include his sons, Kaison and Logan Overbey; cousin, Michael Harryman; and ex-wife, Tammy Overbey. Services by Broadway Mortuary.

Raymond Wasinger

Jul 13, 2020

Raymond A. Wasinger, 56, passed away Monday, July 13, 2020. Raymond was preceded in death by his step-sister, Lisa Daniels and survived by his sons, Dr. Nicholas Wasinger (Polly) and James Wasinger; father, Raymond Wasinger, Sr.; mother, Pearl Daniels; step-father, Steve Daniels; step-mother, Judy Wasinger; and sister, Kimberly Wasinger. Graveside Service, 10 am, Monday, July 20, at White Chapel...

Clifford Rich

Jul 12, 2020

CLIFFORD DALE RICH Born: October 6, 1929        Graduated to Heaven: July 12, 2020 Clifford Dale Rich was born October 6, 1929, in Waco, Kansas, to Richard Lester and Lilly (Cobb) Rich. He was raised on the family farm in Waco and later north of Valley Center, Kansas, where he graduated fourth in his class...

Yvonne Charity Hansen

Jul 5, 2020

Hansen, Yvonne Charity, 88, of Wichita, went to be with her Lord July 5, 2020, battling Parkinson’s Disease the last few years. Yvonne was born in Clarion, IA on June 15, 1932 and married Max A. Hansen on June 25, 1950. She was preceded in death by Max in 1987; parents, Mildred E. (Mosher) and Harold G. Dahlgren; and...

John Otto

Jul 4, 2020

Otto, John Willis, 69, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020. Memorial Service will be 11 am, Saturday, July 11, at The Altar Church, 321 S. 162nd St. W., Goddard, KS 67052. He was preceded in death parents, LeRoy and Dorothy Otto; sons, Jason Otto and Jamie Otto; daughter, Jessica Otto; and siblings, Walter Otto, LeRoy Otto, Jr. and Elsie...

Leon Franz

Jul 2, 2020

Franz, Leon John, 76, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020. Memorial Service will be 2:00pm, Monday, July 13, at First Mennonite Brethren Church. He was preceded in death by parents, John and Leona Franz. Survivors include his beloved wife, Sandra Franz; daughters, Jennifer Franz-Naipohn and Gretchen Franz; sister, Donna (Lamoine) Lackey; and grandchildren, Ashley, Avery and Bryce. A memorial has...

Lynda Phelps

Jul 1, 2020

Phelps, Lynda Jo, 69, Homemaker, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020. Visitation 6-8:00pm, Tuesday, Funeral Service 1:30pm, Wednesday, both at Broadway Mortuary. Preceded in death by parents, Charles and Nadine Marchetti and son, Jeffery Phelps. Survivors include son, Lonnie Phelps; daughters, Katie Mendez and Amy (Douglas) Mitchell; daughter-in-law, Crystal Phelps; sister, Patti Marchetti; grandchildren, Chelsea, Marissa, Nicole, Jacob, Isaac,...

Linda Baumgardner

Jul 1, 2020

Baumgardner, Linda Lou, 72, Loving Wife, Mother and Nana, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020. Visitation 5-7:00pm, Wednesday, Broadway Mortuary. Graveside Service 10:30am, Thursday, White Chapel Cemetery. Preceded in death by her husband, James; parents, Clarence and Eloise Lundry and brother, Donald Lundry. Survivors include her son, James, Jr. (Mary) Baumgardner; daughters, Lori (Jeff) Dillard and Wendy (Steven) Lamb;...

Mike Sellers

Jun 30, 2020

Sellers, Charles “Mike”, 76, passed away June 30, 2020. Funeral Service will be 10:30, Tuesday at Broadway Mortuary with a visitation taking place one hour prior. He was preceded in death by parents, Kenneth and Mary Sellers; sister, Sharon Fredrickson; and nephew, Kirk Hunt. Survivors include sister, Barbara (Ivan) Hunt; brother, Jim (Susan) Sellers; nieces and nephews, Brian Hunt,...

Leroy R. Montaño

Jun 29, 2020

Montano, Leroy R., 73, passed away Monday, June 29, 2020. Visitation with family will be 6-8 pm, Tuesday, July 7, at Broadway Mortuary and Funeral Service will be 10:30 am, Wednesday, July 8, at West Haysville Baptist Church. Please be sure to wear a mask, if you have one. If not, one will be provided for you. He was...

Larry Dale

Jun 27, 2020

Larry Lee Dale, Accomplished Gunsmith, Custom Mechanic, Master Craftsman, Tattoo Artist, Drag Racer, Biker, Competitive Marksman, and Educator, passed away June 27, 2020.  A Celebration of Life will be held in October at a date to be announced. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Thelma Dale. Survivors include his wife, Karen Dale; children, Lance Dale (Lisa...