Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas
Marty Van Nordstrand
Apr 25, 2026
Marty Allen Van Nordstrand, 49, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2026. Service celebrating Marty's life will be at 2:00pm, Wednesday, May 6, at the Cozine Life Events Center in Wichita, Kansas. Visitation will be one hour prior to service, beginning at 1:00pm.
Marty will be remembered as a devoted father, son, and friend who cherished time spent with those he loved....
Richard W. Allen
Apr 25, 2026
Richard W. Allen, 83, passed away on April 25, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas, leaving behind a life shaped by quiet generosity, steady devotion, and a deep, unhurried curiosity about the world.
He was born on March 7, 1943, in St. Joseph, Missouri, to Fred William and Ruth Elizabeth (Brinton) Allen. From them he inherited a gentle spirit, a practical mind, and...
James "Jim" Boots
Apr 25, 2026
James (Jim) Boots, 88, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away on April 25. Jim was born on April 17, 1938, in Jersey City, New Jersey, to Rudolph and Dorothy Boots. Jim is survived by his wife Sue, his three children, Jim, Deb, and Tom, and his stepchildren, Sarah, Bob, and Brian, as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was predeceased...
Tam Nguyen
Apr 23, 2026
Tam Nguyen, 80, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who put her family before everything. Visitation will be from 1:00-5:00pm, Sunday, May 3rd and 4:00-8:00pm Monday, May 4th at the Cozine Life Events Center in Wichita, Kansas. Tam is survived by her loving husband, Bao Dinh Pham; and her children and grandchildren as listed...
Stanley Burton Kappelman
Apr 19, 2026
Stanley Burton Kappelman was born January 13, 1932 in Clay Center, KS. His parents were Henry and Anna Kappelman. He had two sisters, Ruth Ann and Karen. They were both younger than Stanley and both have preceded him in death.Stanley married Audrey Newton in January of 1964 and after 62 years of marriage is survived by her. He was the...
Chuck Clark
Apr 16, 2026
Charles R. "Chuck" Clark, former long-time Ponca City, Oklahoma resident, passed away on April 16, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas after a long battle with cancer. He was 84 years old.
Chuck was born to Ada Marie Clark and Richard Edwin Clark on July 24, 1941, in Battle Creek, Michigan. He graduated from Battle Creek High School and earned a bachelor's degree in science...
Carl "Randy" Smith
Apr 13, 2026
Carl Randall “Randy” Smith, 84, of Wichita, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 13, 2026. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Lynda Smith.
He is survived by his daughter, Nikki Reach (Ryan); son, Shane Smith (Misti); four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers, Tim Smith (Pat) and Mike Smith (Sheila).
A Graveside Service will be...
Gary Gene McCarty
Apr 13, 2026
Gary Gene McCarty of Wichita, KS, passed away peacefully at home on April 13, 2026 at the age of 85.
He was born on December 16th, 1940 to Riley W. and Latha (McMichael) McCarty in Stafford, KS.
After graduating from Lakin High School and Fort Hays State University, he began a teaching and coaching career in western Kansas. After retiring from teaching,...
Jim L. Shadid
Apr 12, 2026
Jim L. Shadid, a beloved Wichita native whose life was marked by warmth, humor, and dedication, passed away peacefully in Wichita, Kansas, on April 12, 2026 with his family and loved ones by his side. Born on November 29, 1937, Jim lived a full and vibrant life, touching the hearts of many with his charisma, charm, and humor.
A proud graduate...
Jay Ewy
Apr 12, 2026
Jay Christopher Ewy, 55, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026. Jay was born on September 25, 1970 in Newton, Kansas to parents, Jerry and Cyndie Ewy. Jay is preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his mother and step-father, Cyndie Ewy and JC Bell; children, Easton and Paige Ewy; sister, Jennifer Ewy; niece, Piper Ewy, and...
Wesley E. Galyon
Apr 11, 2026
Wesley E. Galyon, 78, retired President of the Wichita Builder's Association for many years, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026. A Celebration of Life Event is being planned by his family and will be announced in the near future.
Wesley was preceded in death by his father, Edward Galyon, and is survived by his wife, Mary Galyon; sons, Adam Galyon...
Johnsie Buller
Apr 11, 2026
Johnsie Buller, 86, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Wichita. Johnsie was born the daughter of John & Pearl Just on September 30, 1939, in Hillsboro, KS. She lived in Aulne, Wichita, and Marion, graduating from Marion High School in 1957. Johnsie earned her nursing degree from Halstead School of Nursing in 1960. On March 7, 1964, she married...
Glen David Rogers
Apr 10, 2026
Glen David Rogers was born December 15, 1952 in Fort Worth TX, and took his last breath at home in Newton KS, on April 10, 2026, at the age of 73.
Glen grew up in Portland OR, and spent a short time in La Porte TX, graduating from South Houston High School. He joined the Army in 1971, serving as a...
Mallory Jean Elizabeth Cortez
Apr 9, 2026
Mallory Jean Elizabeth Cortez, 29, of STL MO, passed away in Wichita, KS on April 9, 2026. Mallory was born to Tony and Dianna (Ballinger) Cortez on January 13, 1997, an impossibly-tiny baby with watchful green eyes that seemed large in her petite face. Masses of unruly, thick, dark curls that mirrored her father and frustrated her mother announced Mallory’s...
Donna Warden
Apr 7, 2026
Donna Lou Warden, daughter of James Leo Douglas and Zelda Louise Douglas, passed away April 7, 2026. She is survived by children, Greg Berry (Debbie), Teresa Zimmerman (Darrel), Scott Berry (LaRita), and Annette Helvey (Richard); and blessed with 8 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents; granddaughters, Brianna Solis and Tanya Berry; grandson, Brian...
Charles L Worm
Apr 7, 2026
Charles LaVerne Worm, age 93 and 4 months, was born on December 7, 1932 in Freistatt MO. A retired aircraft engineer, he passed away on April 7, 2026. He was preceded in death by his spouse Alida (Pape) Worm, his parents Arthur and Meta Worm, brothers James and Jerry Worm, and one great grandson Damien. Survivors include his sister Margaret...
Rod B. Holt
Apr 7, 2026
Rod Holt of Wichita, Kansas, passed away on April 7, 2026, at the age of 68. Born on November 9, 1957, in Wichita, Kansas, Rod was the beloved son of Clarence and Shirley Holt.
Rod attended Southeast High School and graduated from Metro in Wichita. He then went on to build a life defined by hard work, resilience, and dedication to...
Emily Jane Garvey Bonavia
Apr 5, 2026
Emily Jane Garvey Bonavia passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 5th, with family at her side.
Born December 19th, she was brought home as a Christmas present to her three older siblings, John, Jim, and Ann. Two younger sisters, Julie and Mary, were later added.
She was small in stature but immense in presence—an unforgettable woman whose spirit filled every situation...
Susan Conklin
Apr 4, 2026
Susan J. Conklin, 75, passed away April 4, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas. Susan was born August 6, 1950, to Don and Joann (Womelsdorf) Daniels in Des Moines, Iowa, the youngest of two children. She graduated from Shawnee Mission West High School in 1968 and from the University of Kansas in 1972, where she met Rick. After graduation, Susan taught special...
Nancy Wandling
Apr 1, 2026
Nancy (Simone) Wandling passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026, in Denver, Colorado. She was surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Pittsburg, Kansas to Frank and Mae Simone, on February 8, 1935, Nancy lived in Pittsburg until her college years. She attended Pittsburg University and the University of Kansas, earning an education degree. She taught elementary school, but her passion was...
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