Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Mar 28, 2020

Callstrom, Ethelyne “Brick” Mavis Wrench, 100 plus, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020 at LakePoint Nursing Home where she resided for several months. Private family services will be held. Ethelyne was born June 24, 1919 to James Otis and Lena Margaret Wrench in Ottawa, Kansas. She married Martin Callstrom in Ottawa on October 5, 1941. Martin passed away May...

Mar 28, 2020

Rhodes, Cynthia K., was born April 8, 1941, in Larned, KS. Cynthia passed away March 28, 2020. Cyndi grew up in Radium, KS, where she graduated as Valedictorian of Radium High School, Class of 1959. Cyndi then graduated from Wichita Business College in 1960, which led to her career as a secretary. Cyndi worked for the United States Department...

Mar 25, 2020

Cook, Wilda L., 83, retired Medical Technician, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Wilda was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Opal Cook. Survivors include her sister, Shirley Prouse (Joe); niece, Robin Neas (Brent); and nephew, Scott Prouse (Teri). Share condolences and view Tribute Video at www.CozineMemorial.com....

Mar 21, 2020

Heart, Linda Sue, 68, retired Cessna Aircraft Co., Inspector, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020. A Celebration of life will be held at a later date.  Preceded in death by parents, John and Olive Victoria McQuillan; step-father, Jack Turner; siblings, Carol Harris, Patricia Petersen, John McQuillan and Celia Figueroa. Survivors include her daughters, Susan and Eddie Stauffer and Kerri and...

Mar 19, 2020

Hall, Jean, 93, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020. Funeral Services to be announced at a later date. Preceded in death by her husband, Harold and parents, Wayne and Esther Whitmore and brother, Dean Whitmore . Survivors include her son, Ted and wife Debbie Hall; grandson, Van Hall and great-grandson, Callum Hall, grandson, Sam and wife, Cassie Hall and great-grandhildren, Makenzie...

Mar 17, 2020

Miller, Kenneth W. "Kenny", 79, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020. Kenny was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Birtlee Miller and sister, Brenda Miller. Survivors include his wife, Mildred Miller; daughters, Trenia Arrington and Teresa Roberts (Greg); son, Kevin Miller; sisters, Della Lee (Chuck), Carolyn Olson (Bob), and Rosetta Blackmoore; 6 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild....

Mar 17, 2020

Perez, Virginia G. “Ginny”, 75, former Machine Parts Inspector, Electromech Tech., passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020. Family services will be held. Preceded in death by her husband, Marcos Perez; parents, Raymond and Patricia Turner; son, Richard Everitt and g-grandson, Christian Cook. Survivors include, daughters, Starla (Dick) Rutschman and Alicia Perez; sons, Scott (Michelle) Russell, Mark Perez, Jr. and...

Mar 16, 2020

Allen, Todd Willard, 53, passed away peacefully, March 16, 2020 from a cardiac arrest. Memorial Service will be 10:30 am, Saturday at Broadway Mortuary. Services will be live-streamed at www.CozineMemorial.com. Private interment will take place at a later date at the Oxford Cemetery. Todd was born July 2, 1966 in Wichita, KS and graduated from East High School in...

Mar 16, 2020

Cooley, Marie M.  92, passed away March 16, 2020.  Private Family Services will be held.  A Celebration of Life Reception to be held at a later date.  She was preceeded in death by parents, William and Rosa Becker:  husband, Kenneth Cooley; daughter, Pamela Slusser; and grandaughter, Melinda Slusser.  Survivors include daughters, Terry Keeter, Verla (Bill) Pope, Kathy (Alan) Gates;...

Mar 8, 2020

Wanda Pearl Bullins, 82, was born on February 25, 1938 in Oklahoma to Lee Edward and Mary Elizabeth (Evans) Hopper and entered into eternal rest on March 8, 2020 in La Mirada, Calif. Wanda is survived by 2 sons, Jeff and Darry, 4 brothers, Jerry, Donald, Robert, and Delbert as well as 2 sisters, Ruth and Jeannette. She is...

Mar 6, 2020

Baker, Frank "Joe", 64, retired Radiology Technician, passed away Friday, March 6, 2020 in Wichita, KS. Joe is preceded in death by his parents, John Baker and Twila Morrison; daughters, Lauren and Lindey. Survivors include his daughter, Jenna Hill (Shawn); brother, Jim Baker; sister, Laura Thomison; and granddaughter, Ainsley Hill. Graveside Service, 1 pm, Thursday, March 12, at Pleasant...

Mar 6, 2020

Frank William Hoover, age 73, retired Financial Advisor, passed away Friday, March 6, 2020. He was born in Wichita, Ks, graduated from West High School and Friends University. He was a member of Wagonmasters and an active supporter of Wichita Festivals.  He was proud and honored to be selected as Admiral Windwagon Smith XIV. He enjoyed golfing, piloting his hot...

Mar 6, 2020

Shofe, Elsa Marie, 83, Homemaker, passed away Friday, March 6, 2020. Elsa was preceded in death by her husband, John Edward Shofe, Jr. Survivors include her sons, John Shofe IV, Tom Shofe, and David Shofe (Sharon); siblings, Opal, Delores, Sondra, Cathy, Theresa, Eddie, and Richard; grandchildren, Jennifer, Aaron, and Trevor. Visitation with family will be held from 6-8 pm,...

Mar 5, 2020

Hendrixson, Marlene, 95, retired Frederick Plumbing Bookkeeper, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020. Visitation 6-8:00pm, Wednesday, Broadway Mortuary. Private Graveside services will be held. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. Preceded in death by husband, Harry and son, Donald Hendrixson. Survivors include her son, Darren (Cheryl) Hendrixson; sisters, Norma Kemp and Ruth Ann...

Mar 5, 2020

Darlean McClure, 92, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020. Darlean was preceded in death by her first and second husbands, Ronald McGlothern and Harold McClure; daughter, Teresa Jacobson; and son, Raymond McGlothern. Survivors include her son, Gary McGlothern (Margie); step-children, Stanley McClure (Kathy), Marsha Boggs (Steve), and Roger McClure (Tracy); 18 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Visitation with family, 6-8...

Mar 5, 2020

Flusser, Virginia Ann, 89, former Kindergarten Teacher and American Baptist Missionary, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020. Visitation 2-4:00pm, Sunday, Funeral Service 1:30, Monday, both at Broadway Mortuary. Preceded in death by husband, Peter R. Flusser, parents, Lyman and Helen Huber; brother, Harold Huber; sister, Elaine Evans and brother-in-law, Henry Tausig. Survivors include her son, David L. Flusser; daughters,...

Mar 4, 2020

Henderson, Rev. Harold E. , 83, retired Baptist minister, went to his Heavenly home on March 4, 2020. Funeral service 10:30 am, Friday, in Central Community Church’s Chapel. He is survived by his wife, Earline; daughters, Candy (Gene) Trimble and Cheryl (Dennis) Rundell; sons, Paul (Kim) Henderson and Thad (Kara) Henderson; 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Memorial...

Mar 4, 2020

Jett, Howard R. , 92, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020. Trisagion and funeral services 7:00 pm, Thursday, March 12th, at St. George Orthodox Christian Cathedral. Interment 11:00 am, Friday, March 13th, at Kensington Gardens. Howard retired as a network supervisor at SW Bell Telephone. He was active in church and served on the church council for...

Mar 4, 2020

Bayer, Dora Timmerman, 88, passed away March 4, 2020. Open visitation will be 8am-5pm, Wednesday, March 11 at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 10:30am, Thursday, March 12 at Sunnyside Baptist Church, 2618 E. Morris. Graveside Service to follow at 2pm at White Chapel Cemetery, 17th Street and Oliver. Dora has given...

Mar 3, 2020

Winthrop H. Nolte June 8, 1933 – March 3, 2020

Born on June 8, 1933 at Milwaukee Hospital, Milwaukee Wisconsin, to Clifford Simpson Nolte and Katherine Morton Nolte, he was the middle child of three.  He had two sisters Susan and Lynne.

Early on his 4-year old sister Susan wanted to nickname him Willie, after...