Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas
Leota Terrill
Apr 16, 2024
Leota Terrill, 83, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024. A Celebration of Life Service will be held for her on Saturday, May 4, 10:00 am, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Leota is survived by her children, Gerald Terrill (Amy) and Natalie Terrill; brother, Pete Osborn; sisters, Betty Coyan and Sally Willis; grandchildren, Paige Cataño (Eli), Logan Stutey, Kelly Terrill...
Donald Barger
Apr 16, 2024
Donald Barger, 82, retired Manufacturing Engineer, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024. There will be a Graveside Service in his honor at 11 am, Wednesday, April 24, at Greenwood Cemetery, 6231 W. 47h St. S. Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Josephine Barger; brother, Larry Barger; and sister, Sheryl Barger. Survivors include his wife of 53...
Donna "Jean" Alder
Apr 15, 2024
Donna "Jean" Alder, 91, of Wichita passed away on April 15. Donna was born to her parents, Harley and Mildred on May 13, 1932 in Topeka, Kansas. She worked in airplane manufacturing and graphics throughout her career.Jean is preceded in death by her parents. Jean is survived by children, Donna (Richard) Peat, Scott (Susan) Alder, and Michele Blunck; grandchildren, Garrison...
Helen Ball
Apr 13, 2024
Helen Marie Ball (Cox) passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones and her dog Lilly, on April 13, 2024, in Wichita, Kansas, at the age of 81. She was born on June 13, 1942, in Wichita, KS. Following graduation from West High, she married Lenn on July 29, 1962. They resided in Wichita, KS where they raised their daughters Lynette...
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...
Charles "Bud" E. Hoffman
Apr 11, 2024
Hoffman, Charles (Bud) E., 91, retired school administrator and minister passed away April 11, 2024. Memorial service 10:30 am, April 20, 2024. Graveside service immediately following. Monitor Community Church of the Brethren and Monitor Cemetery, 601-619 Frontier Rd., McPherson, KS 67460. Preceded in death by parents Martha A. (Jahn) Hoffman, Ernest G. Hoffman, brother, Robert E. Hoffman, infant daughter Kathleen...
Jeremy L. McKinsey
Apr 9, 2024
Jeremy Lee McKinsey was born on March 11, 1982, in Wichita Kansas to Karen Sue Clare. He was preceded in death by his Mother, Karen Sue Clare; Aunt, Rita Hamilton; Grandmother, Nancy Garner; Grandfather, Dale Earl Clare; Great Aunt Shirley (Clare) Green; Great Uncle Harry Clare, and a host of other beloved family members who were influential in nurturing him...
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...
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