Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Jun 6, 2020

The Rev. James Hawley McKinnon III, “Trip” died peacefully at home surrounded by his family Saturday, June 6, 2020. An outdoor (bring your own chair) celebration of life will be Saturday, July 11, 10:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Wilson, NC.

Trip is survived by his wife of 25 years, Angela, and children, Brandon and Rebecca;...

Jun 5, 2020

Molina, Frank Alan, Jr., 51, Machinist for Textron, passed away Friday, June 5, 2020. Family Only Memorial Service will be 2 pm, Saturday, June 13 at Broadway Mortuary. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jerrie L. Molina. Survivors include his beloved wife, Theresa Molina; sons, Frank Molina, Jr., Mathew (KyAnn) Molina, Joseph Molina, Jaxon Molina and Nathaniel...

Jun 5, 2020

Marjorie Lee Wagner Fredrickson December 2, 1923 - June 5, 2020

Marjorie Lee Wagner Fredrickson was born Dec. 2, 1923 to Lee and Rose Hamak Wagner at home in Faulkton, South Dakota.  She was the 3 rd of 7 children:  LaVern, Lorraine, Deloris, Shirley, Darrell, Rodney, and Wesley.  She is survived by sister Lorraine Klamm,...

Jun 3, 2020

Cervantes, Eliana Isela, 2 months old, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020. Visitation with family will be 6-8 pm, Tuesday, June 9, at Broadway Mortuary, and Graveside Service will be 2 pm, Wednesday, June 10 at Greenwood Cemetery. She was preceded in death by great-grandmother, Rosa Ibarra. Survivors include parents, Rodolfo Cervantes and Natalie Ozbun; grandparents, Elizabeth Ibarra, Rik Ozbun,...

Jun 2, 2020

Ryan, Helen Jane, 74, retired Licensed Practical Nurse, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at her home in Benton. She was born September 7, 1945 to the (late) Henry and Gertrude Nachtigal (later Thiessen) in Newton, her father having tragically passed just six days before her arrival.  Helen was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Nachtigal and Gertrude...

Jun 1, 2020

Agosto, Wilson Falcon, 74, Landscaper, passed away Monday, June 1, 2020. Visitation hours will be 12pm- 4pm, Wednesday and Thursday, June 10 and 11 at Broadway Mortuary. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be 9:30 am, and Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 am, Friday, June 12, both at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Interment to follow...

May 29, 2020

Carmen O. Alvarado, 97, born July 16, 1922 in El Paso, TX, peacefully passed to her permanent home on Friday, May 29, 2020. The daughter of Elias and Carmen Ontiveros, was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers; three sisters; her daughter, Rosario Alvarado; and her grandson, Caleb Gaston.  She is survived by her daughters, Blanche (Bill) Roman, Rosemarie (David) Gaston, and Dolores Davenport;...

May 29, 2020

Claudine Trees Talbott, died peacefully on May, 29, 2020 in Wichita, KS. Claudine was born in Wichita, KS on January 13, 1939 to William G. (Ole) Talbott and Ramona Talbott.

She is survived by her brother, William C. Talbott (Nancy) of Hays, KS; nephews, James A. Talbott of Wichita, Thomas W. Talbott of Garden City, KS, Scott A. (Lottie) Talbott of Wichita, Steven C. (Blythe)Talbott of Frisco, TX, and niece Lynn Talbott of...

May 27, 2020

Suiter, Marcia Ann, 67, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2020. No Services will be held. Preceded in death by her parents, Roland and Winona Allison; husband, Mike “Rebel” Suiter; and sister, Linda. Survivors include her daughters, Amy Myers and Doris (Patrick) Dennis; son, Allan Keene; 9 grand, 10 great-grand and 1 great-great grandchild. Memorials to American Diabetes Association. Share...

May 25, 2020

Schultz, Richard L., 80, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, May 25, 2020. He served in the US Navy from 1957-1961 and then became an Over-the-Road Truck Driver finishing his career with Penske. A Celebration of Life will be held 10 am, Saturday, May 30, at Hope Church. A livestream will be provided at HopeKansas.church/watch. He was...

May 24, 2020

Rev. Donald Dean Gaines, 92, retired Ordained Minister of American Baptist Churches, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020 in Wichita, KS. Rev. Gaines was preceded in death by his first and second wives, Arlene and Merna Gaines; parents, Marion and Emma Gaines; sister, Bonnie Fox; and step-son, Bruce Jernberg. Survivors include his sons, Ronald Gaines (Loree), Randy Gaines (Melinda),...

May 22, 2020

Lois Price Hawkins passed away on Friday May 22, 2020.  She was born August 11, 1929 in Osawatomie, Kansas to Damon Isaac & Lola Dawson Price and grew up in nearby Paola.  Her father passed away when she was two years old, and her mother raised Lois and her younger twin sisters with the help of the community...

May 21, 2020

Laura Lea Mansfield, 63, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Carol Love; brother, Lockie Love; and father and mother-in-law, Garald and Juanita Mansfield. Survivors include her husband, Richard Mansfield; sister, Lesli Apsley (Perry); brother-in-law, Robert Mansfield (Daria); sister-in-law, Barbie Little; and a host of nephews, nieces, great-nephews, great-nieces, and cousins....

May 20, 2020

Knock, Kathleen Florness, 86, our beloved Mom and Nana passed away on May 20, 2020, after a brief illness. Kathy was born on January 12, 1934, in Oakland, California to Charles and Kathleen Florness. She grew up in the bay area and graduated from The University of California at Berkeley. After graduation she had a successful career as an...

May 19, 2020

Durham, Charles David Sr., 60, passed away May 19, 2020. Viewing will be 9am-12pm, Thursday at Broadway Mortuary with Private Family Graveside following at 1:00 pm at Resthaven Cemetery. He is survived by wife, Kathy Durham; children, Kristy Durham, Charles Durham Jr., and Robert Durham; step-daughter, Anna Berghoefer; brother, Bob Durham; and mother of his children, Mary Durham. Services...

May 19, 2020

Robert “Bob” Gammon was born on December 27, 1931 to Ruth Ward Wolfe Gammon and Paul Gammon in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He had two sisters: Carol Gammon Edsall and Francis Gammon Boyd. Bob graduated from Bentonville H.S. in Arkansas and soon thereafter enlisted in the Air Force where he trained at Camp Gordon, Georgia from May to June 1951....

May 18, 2020

Martha Sharp Canterbury Buford was born for an adventurous life, and because her faith in the Lord clearly and fundamentally defined her life, she wasn’t averse to taking a risk.

Given the nickname “Old Dear” by her slightly older sister, Joey, who was most upset when their Daddy and Mother brought her home from the...

May 18, 2020

Burrows, Don C., Sr., 87, passed away Monday, May 18, 2020 at his residence and went to be with his Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ. He served in the Navy and retired from Boeing in 1995. He is survived by his wife, Mary Burrows of 69 years. They had 3 children Don Burrows Jr. (Terri), Kathy Young, and Sherry...

May 16, 2020

Norinne J. Schultz, 88, co-founder of Schultz Wilson Company, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2020. Norinne continued her accounting work until the age of 86. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Schultz and daughter-in-law, Eloise Schultz. She is survived by her children, Michael Schultz, Jerry Schultz (Luisa), LuAnn Dorr (Dennis), and Cheryl Clark (Kirby); eight grandchildren; sixteen...

May 15, 2020

Edwards, Beverly J., 77, passed away Friday, May 15, 2020. Viewing will be 10am- 3pm, Wednesday, May 20, at Broadway Mortuary and Private Services will be held. She was preceded in death by parents, Fred and Alice Vreeland; and beloved husband, Paul W. Edwards. Survivors include sons, Michael (Mary) Edwards and Brian (Lindsey) Edwards; brother, Gary (Kim) Vreeland; sister,...