Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

May 3, 2020

James Michael Newman, 62, passed away May 3, 2020. No services to be held. James was preceded in death by his sons, Mike Newman, Jr., and Jay Michael Newman; brothers, Billy Edward Newman and Stephen Dean "Tank" Newman. Survivors include his wife, Cindy Newman; son, Cody Lee Newman; and sister, Deborah Loper. Share condolences with family at www.CozineMemorial.com. Arrangements...

Apr 30, 2020

Melvin, Paul Dwight, 71, former Semperian-GMAC Quality Assurance Supervisor, was born November 24, 1948 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and passed away April 30, 2020, at his home in Wichita, Kansas. He graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Texas and enjoyed playing baseball, driving NASCAR race cars, flying airplanes, skydiving, and running marathons. He attended Immanuel Baptist...

Apr 28, 2020

Myers, Douglas Cree , 70, retired Home Health Aide, Went Home, Tuesday, April 28, 2020. Preceded in death by her parents, George and Margaret Phillips; brother, Barry Sterling Phillips and sister, Sheila Ann Lacy. Survivors include her sisters, Tracey Bobbett and Molly Osborne; brother, Joel Shane Phillips; daughter, Bobbie Cree Myers and grandchildren, Harmony Cree Smalley, Kit...

Apr 25, 2020

Zimmerman, Tiffany Ricquel Arpin Grimes, 48, Precious loving daughter, mother, sister and Lunch Aide for USD 259, received her wings on Saturday, April 25, 2020. Private family services will be held. She is survived by her parents, Larry and Marcia Zimmerman; daughters, Trista and Taylor Grimes; brothers, Shane (Nicole) and Tyson (Tonette) Zimmerman; sister, Amber (Brian) Hemmen; grandchildren, Ja’Quai...

Apr 24, 2020

Meade, Mary Ellen (Sandy), 95, passed into the loving arms of her Lord on April 24, 2020. Private Family Services will take place at Lakeview Mausoleum. Sandy was born Feb. 8, 1925 to Mr. and Mrs. S.E. Sanderson in Cushing, OK. After high school graduation, she attended Chillicothe College in Chillicothe, MO. She moved to Tulsa, OK, where she...

Apr 22, 2020

Louis, Wilma Irene, 95, of Andover, passed away on April 22, 2020. Wilma was born February 15, 1925, in Wagoner County, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Roscoe & Nettie (Clotfelter) Parker. She is preceded in death by her parents, first husband James Kyle, second husband Charles Louis, 3 sisters, son-in-law Bruce Allred & granddaughter Tiffany Kyle. Wilma graduated...

Apr 22, 2020

Curtis L. Alfers, 55, Textron Aircraft Mechanic, went to be with the Lord, surrounded by his loving family, Wednesday, April 22, 2020. Private Graveside Services will be held. Preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Catherine Alfers; brother, Pat Alfers and sister Jacque Jacobs. Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Rhonda, son, Taylor and fiancée, Sara Gunning;...

Apr 20, 2020

Seaton, David Michael, 62, retired Boeing Aircraft Company and longtime Drummer, passed away at his home in April. Graveside service 1:30pm, Thursday, White Chapel Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Jewell Seaton and his nephew, Jessie Fisher. David is survived by his sister Vicki and her husband Gary Fisher; his nephews, Jeremy and Justin...

Apr 18, 2020

McAllister, Ellen Maxine, 84, born August 2, 1935 in Prescott, KS to Virgil and Lillie Webb, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020. Maxine retired from Bank IV in Wichita and spent many years caring for children in the nurseries both at Bethany United Methodist Church and West Heights United Methodist Church. Maxine was preceded in death by her parents...

Apr 18, 2020

CASSELL, John A., known by everybody as “JACK” was born in Great Bend, KS on September 12, 1943 to Donald and Jane (Bandy) Cassell.  He graduated from Great Bend High School in 1961, and from Wichita State University with a Business degree in 1967. He married Joyce Stahl in 1967 and they made their home in Wichita. He worked for Cessna Aircraft...

Apr 15, 2020

Dale Kenneth Allen, 90, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at his home beside his cherished and loving wife, Beth (Elizabeth Mayall Allen). Dale is survived by his daughters, Mary (Mary Lois Allen Keller), Wichita, KS, Chris (Christine Ann Allen Klipowicz), Olathe, KS, and Janie (Jane Elizabeth Allen), Garland, TX; his sons, Kenny (Dale Kenneth...

Apr 14, 2020

Bassett, Daryl D, 84, retired Project Manager Estimator, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2020. Memorial Service to be held at later date. He is survived by his beloved wife, Janice Bassett; son, Michael Bassett; daughters, Allison Irwin and Leslie (John) Beckstrom; sisters, Glenda McCormick and Ann Cunningham; 3 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Memorials to: Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice. Share...

Apr 14, 2020

Robbie Scott Urbano , 44, loving father, uncle and son, died April 14, 2020. Private services.

Robbie was born on December 9, 1975 in Wichita, Kansas. He graduated from East high school in 1994 and served in the U.S. Navy soon after. Although, he had a troubled past growing up he soon obtained his CDL...

Apr 14, 2020

Schmidt, Jim (Jimmy) D., 71, retired Butler County Emergency Management Director, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2020. Services are pending at this time. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edmund and Mabel Schmidt and a daughter, Amanda Schmidt. Survivors include Annette, his wife of 44 years; son, Malachi Winters, his wife Andrea and their children, Hayden, Lucian,...

Apr 13, 2020

Carter, Julia L., 85, born November 11, 1934 in Flora, Indiana, passed away April 13, 2020 at her home with her daughter at her side. She had a twenty eight year career as a secretary with the University of Oklahoma and Wichita State University. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Mark (Dick) Carter; granddaughter, Jennifer Adams; parents Ray...

Apr 11, 2020

Jane Frances (Fulton) Taylor, beloved mother, Nana, and Great-Nana, was born on September 22, 1937 in Manhattan, KS to Don Arthur Fulton and Myrna (Smith) Fulton. She died on April 11, 2020, surrounded by her daughters, in Wichita, KS. Don Fulton died in 1943, leaving his widow, Myrna, and six-year old daughter, Jane. In 1947, Myrna married Kenneth Alonzo...

Apr 11, 2020

Kuwahara, Mark S., 43, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020. He was born June 30, 1976 in Wichita, Kansas, graduated from Friends University where he attended on a soccer scholarship. Mark was employed by Spirit Aerosystems where he worked for 13 years as a QA Inspector. He is survived by his wife of 14 years, Sarah (Harder) Kuwahara, daughter,...

Apr 9, 2020

Georgia Floyd Lambke, 90, died April 9, 2020, at her home in Wichita. She was born to Elijah and Marie Floyd on April 30, 1929, in Argonia, KS. Georgia married Phil Lambke on October 31, 1948. They made their home in Wichita until his death in 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband Phil, parents, and all...

Apr 6, 2020

On Monday, April 6th, 2020, we lost Bonnie.  Over the last 4 years, Alzheimer’s robbed her brain of memories, words and names but she never lost her ability to smile and chuckle – usually in response to one of Lonnie’s silly jokes.  She died peacefully, just before dinner, and her spirit fell into the arms of her Lord.

Apr 1, 2020

Phillip H. DeVoss , 79, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, died April 1, 2020. Private services.

Phil was born to Dwight and Dorothy DeVoss on July 14, 1940 in Pratt, Kansas.  He attended Pratt High School where he met his future wife Patricia A Cole.  They were married in November 1961 and have...