Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas
Helen Ball
Apr 13, 2024
Helen Marie Ball (nee Cox) passed away peacefully on April 13, 2024, in Wichita, Kansas, at the age of 81. She was born on June 13, 1942, in Wichita, Kansas.
Helen will be remembered as a compassionate, service-minded, faithful, gentle, kind, witty, hardworking, intentional, heartfelt individual who had a deep love for animals and was highly organized.
She is survived by her...
Gary F. Wheaton
Apr 13, 2024
Gary Franklin Wheaton, 87, Husband, Father, Brother, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024. Gary was born May 29, 1936, in Marinette, WI to Viggo and Florence Wheaton both who preceded him in death. He was a former Electrical Engineer at Computer Storage Systems (formerly NCR). He is also preceded in death by his brothers, Tommy, Peter H.,...
Carolyn Wilson
Apr 12, 2024
Carolyn Sue Harmon Wilson, born June 1,1943 in Ellsworth, Kansas to parents, Harry R., and Charlotte M. Harmon, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024 at the age of 80, in Wichita, KS. The family resided in Wichita, where Carolyn and her siblings completed their formal education through Southeast High School. Following graduation, Carolyn worked with Kansas Claims Service as a...
William L. Graham
Apr 9, 2024
William L. Graham, a compassionate and larger-than-life individual, passed away on April 9, 2024, in Wichita, Kansas. Born on October 20, 1948, in Wichita, Bill's presence in the lives of those around him was nothing short of remarkable. After graduating from Southeast High School in Wichita in 1967, Bill pursued higher education at Denver University and graduated with a BA in...
Merlin R. "Bab" Bullard
Apr 9, 2024
Merlin Ray Bullard, (Bab as friends and family called him), was born to Floyd and Thelma Bullard in Fairland, Oklahoma, along with his twin sister Marjorie Faye, on March 2, 1939. He graduated from Cleora High School in 1957. He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Lou Bullard; brothers, Bill and Louis Bullard; sisters, Laquita Whisenant, Sue Dalton...
Yolanda Nuñez Arreola
Apr 8, 2024
Yolanda Nuñez Arreola, 67, passed away Monday, April 8, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Liberato Nuñez and Mercedes Arreola; brother, Jesus Nuñez; and cousin, Orlando Nuñez. Survivors include her children, Sesar Reyes, Roberto Reyes, Alejandro Reyes, Sonia Reyes, and Aracely Reyes; 14 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Visitation with family, 2-8 pm, Thursday, April 11, and Funeral Service, 9:30 am,...
Lora Kay Warne Bogart Alexander
Apr 8, 2024
Alexander, Lora Kay (Warne) (Bogart), 76, was born on October 21, 1947, to Ralph and Nellora (Mullenix) Warne and was the middle of five children. She passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024, following a well fought battle with cancer with her family by her side. She grew up on the south side of Wichita and graduated from Campus High...
Janice A. Bezinque
Apr 7, 2024
Janice A. Bezinque, 71, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024. Janice was preceded in death by her parents, Jerry and Juanita Venable; brother, Tony Venable (Carol); and sister, Beverly Ross (Jim). Survivors include her husband, John Bezinque; children, Angie Spurgeon (Danny), Krystal Talbott, and Mark Bezinque (Cathy); brother, Brent Venable (Jeannine); grandchildren, Cole, Rylee, Preston, Zach (Vivian), and Josh...
Clifford Rossiter
Apr 6, 2024
Clifford Eugene Rossiter was born on July 21, 1946, to Calvin and Ollie (McFarlin) Rossiter in Tulare, California. He entered into rest on April 6, 2024, at his home in Wichita, Kansas, with his family by his side.
Clifford was raised in Tulare, California, graduating from Tulare Western High School in 1964. In 1965, he was drafted to serve in the...
Michael Coyote
Apr 6, 2024
Michael Lee Coyote, 48, passed away at his home, Saturday, April 6, 2024. Michael was preceded in death by his father, Jack Hail; grandfather, Jimmie S. Coyote and brother, Kleo Coyote. Survivors include his wife, Allicia Coyote; mother, Louise Coyote; daughter, Mallory Richardson; brothers, Nehemiah Shopteese and Lindsey Coyote and sister, Katherine Coyote. Michael will be missed by his family...
Caroline "Lynn" Stockton
Apr 3, 2024
Caroline “Lynn” Edna (Caulkins) Stockton of Wichita, KS, aged 90, passed away on April 3, 2024. Lynn was born October 7, 1933 in Olney, Illinois to Chales F. J. Caulkins and Edna (Pierson) Caulkins. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
She is survived by her children, Wenda (William) Snyder of Overland Park, KS, Nancy Moore of Springfield, MO, Greg (Shelly) Stockton of Front Royal,...
Haskell Leon Cooley
Apr 2, 2024
Haskell was born on April 15, 1939 in Buffalo Valley, Oklahoma to William Arthur and Vernie Leo Cooley. Haskell grew up in the country on a farm. He enjoyed playing basketball, baseball, horseback riding, swimming, fishing, squirrel and raccoon hunting, playing marbles, and pitching horseshoes. He was also an avid domino player.He graduated from Buffalo Valley High School in 1957...
Merritt Carson
Apr 1, 2024
Merritt Ray (Will) Carson, 93, passed away Monday April 1, 2024. Merritt is preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Syble Carson, and sister Anna Bell Ryel. He is survived by his wife of 73 years Leah Carson, daughters Kathy (Teresa) Carson, Karen (Roger) Cook, and son Bryan (Darlene) Carson; grandchildren Matt (Natalie) Shofner, Michael (Tammy) Cook, David Cook,...
Sharon R. Neufeld
Apr 1, 2024
Sharon R. Neufeld, 77, passed away Monday, April 1, 2024. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, Isaac and Eldora Neufeld, and is survived by her brother, Bob Neufeld; sister, Shirley Stigall (Steve); niece, Bethany Martin (J.L.); nephew, Aaron Stigall (Kim); great-nephew, Mitchell; and great-nieces, Mackenzie, Megan, Molly, and Megan Marie. A Reception to celebrate Sharon's life will be...
Kathy Knorr
Mar 30, 2024
Born on September 3, 1941, to Alice Carter and Max A. Houston, Kathy Knorr lived a life filled with devotion to Christ Jesus, love of family, and boundless kindness. Growing up with her three brothers, George, Bob, and Bill, in Wichita, she cherished the adventures they shared - boating, traveling, family time in Carlsbad New Mexico, fishing, and creating cherished...
Patricia Isham
Mar 29, 2024
Patricia Lucille Isham, 91, retired Realtor, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024 in Wichita, KS. Patricia was born February 1, 1933 in Bartlesville, OK to William and Zena Stull, both preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by husbands, Keith Isham and Jerry Gilliland; son, Lance Isham and brothers, Gene and wife, Bonnie Stull, Wade and wife,...
James Laubach
Mar 29, 2024
James "Jim" Vincent Laubach, 79, of Wichita, Kansas sadly left us on Friday, March 29, 2024 following a long fought battle with cancer. Jim was born April 19, 1944 in Topeka, Kansas to Vincent Laubach and Bette (McCleary) Weigand. He spent most of his youth and adolescence in Wichita, Kansas with his grandparents Thomas and Doris McCleary. As Jim often...
Ruby Bergman
Mar 29, 2024
Ruby Lucille Bergman, 72, retired Boeing Aircraft Co., passed away Friday, March 29, 2024 in Wichita, KS. Ruby was born March 24, 1952 in St. Albans, VT to Ralph and Sylvia Bigler, both preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband Jerry Lee Bergman. Ruby is survived by her brother Louis Bigler and his wife,...
Esta V. Cook
Mar 28, 2024
Esta V. Cook, 99, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024. A celebration of her life is planned for Wednesday, April 3, 11:00 am, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Viewing will occur one hour prior to services.
Esta was preceded in death by her husband, O. James Cook; parents, Samuel and Minnie Bangle; son, Jared Cook; brothers, Albert, Mike, Chet,...
Jean Ann Cusick
Mar 27, 2024
Jean Ann Cusick, 84, went to her heavenly home on March 27, 2024. She loved life and was so much bigger than life in every way! She was a proud member of the East High Class of ’57, where she maintained many lifelong relationships and loved telling stories of all the good times they had together. She was also incredibly devoted...
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