Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

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,...

May 14, 2020

Wayne Fred Holleicke, 95, former co-owner of Holleicke-Perrin Tire founded in 1921 in Wichita, KS, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020. Private family graveside services will be held at Wichita Park Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Holleicke. Survivors include his sister, Helen Perrin; 3 children; and 40 combined grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In lieu of...

May 13, 2020

Maravilla Barahona, Miguel Angel, edad 38, falleció el miércoles, 13 de mayo de 2020. Sus servicios serán privados. Sobrevivientes incluye a sus padres, Humberto Maravilla Rivas y Rosa Barahona; prometida, Mayra Preza Mejia; hija, Katherine Maravilla Preza; hijos, Steven Preza Mejia y Carlos Jiron Preza; hermano Carlos (Ana Maria) Maravilla; hermana, Yenny (Reynaldo) De Alas; tío, Francisco (Sonia) Barahona;...

May 11, 2020

Bianca Christine Crandell, 29, passed away Monday, May 11, 2020. A private Family Visitation will be held. Bianca was preceded in death by her grandmother, Pearl Crandell and aunt, Sherry Crandell Thurman. Survivors include her children, Violet Pearl Williams and Aidem Matthew Williams; parents, Richard and Elisa Crandell; brother, Ian Crandell; grandparents, Olegario and Estefana Espinoza; boyfriend, Andrew Williams; several aunts, uncles,...

May 9, 2020

Stepson, Evelyn Faye, 85, Southwestern Bell Service Assistant, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020. Celebration of Life Services well be held at a later date. Preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Hazel Hutchison, 1 granddaughter and 2 grandsons. Evelyn is survived by her sons, Phillip Henderson and Shawn Stepson; daughters, Marsha Egbert, Cheryl Smith and Chris (Lonny)...

May 8, 2020

Aguilera Hernandez, Kathleen M., 66, passed away Friday, May 8, 2020. Memorial Service will be held at a later date. She was preceded in death by parents, Raymond and Elfrieda Doubrava. Survivors include daughter, Stephanie Galarneau; son, David (Shannon) Galarneau; brothers, Joseph (Karen) Doubrava and Richard Doubrava; sister, Kay Doubrava; grandchildren, Mark Barber, Jr. and Mekaylah Galarneau; great-grandson, Damarion Galarneau;...

May 8, 2020

Yañez Martinez, Rafael, edad 58, falleció el sábado, 8 de mayo de 2020. Sus servicios serán privados. Rafael fue precedido en muerte por su padre, Salvador Yañez; y por su hermano, Silvestre Yañez. Sobrevivientes incluye a su madre, Concepción Martinez; hijos, Jonathan Yañez, Slavador Yañez y Rafael Yañez, Jr.; hijas, Rebecca Colbert, Samantha Mathews y Yolanda Whitmore; hermanas, Olga...

May 6, 2020

D. Grant Linsley, 52, Comcare Case Manager and U.S. Navy Veteran, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020. Celebration of Life Services will be held at a later date. Preceded in death by his mother, Anna Linsley, survivors include his father, Ray Linsley; Fiancée, Vicki Latimer; grandmother, Bonnie Linsley; brother, Jim (Linsey) Houston; sister, Marty Henshaw; and aunt, Jana Harrell....

May 4, 2020

Ronald Dean Seibel passed from this earth to his eternal home on May 4, 2020 in Wichita, KS at the age of 81. Ronald was born April 19, 1939 in McClusky, North Dakota, to Herbert and Bertha Seibel and was the middle of five children. From a young age, the church and following Christ was taught in his home....

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...