Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas
Betty L. Allen
Mar 29, 2026
Betty L Allen, of Sedgwick Plaza, Wichita, KS passed away peacefully in her sleep, March 29, 2026 at 85 years young under the care of hospice and assisted living compassionate care.
She grew up in Council Grove, Kansas on her family farm and after marriage to Jack Allen, (deceased), moved to Wichita, KS and nurtured a family of three children. She...
Darlene Thompson
Mar 28, 2026
Darlene F. Thompson, 99, former Beautician and Associated Co., Inc. Quality Control Secretary, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026 in Wichita, KS. Darlene was born February 13, 1927 in Ellis, KS to the late Fred and Minnie Irion. She was also preceded in death by her two sisters, Isabel Asbell and Cleo Rice; niece, Toni Deason; nephew, Gary Rice and...
Bruce Messecar
Mar 28, 2026
Bruce Mitchell Messecar, 79, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026. Service celebrating Bruce's life will be at 3:30pm, Thursday, April 2nd, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway, Wichita, KS. Bruce is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Annabelle Messecar; sister, Beverly Messecar; and the mother of his children, Susie Horner. He is survived by son, Mitchell Messecar; daughter...
Lyonel Benoit-Rock
Mar 26, 2026
Lyonel Benoit-Rock, 75 of Wichita, died March 26, 2026 at Ascension Via Christi Hospital. He was born August 10, 1950 in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti to the late Oriental Benoit and Margaret Rock.Lyonel graduated from the School of Medicine in Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico. He did a fellowship in Guyana and he did another fellowship in Pueblo, Mexico. He is a US Citizen. He...
Pamela L. Gordner
Mar 26, 2026
Pamela L. Gordner, 73, retired insurance agent and beloved mother, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Graveside services are currently being planned.
Pamela was preceded in death by her husband, Leon "Jay" Gordner; parents, Alfred and Mary Dyar; and siblings, A.P. Dyar and Danita Dyar. Survivors include her son, Jayden Gordner; daughter, Stacia Luthi (Mark); and her beloved dogs,...
Deborah F. Herrera-Barba
Mar 25, 2026
Deborah Faye Herrera-Barba, 70, Homemaker, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026 in Andover, KS. Debbie was born April 10, 1955 in Georgia to the late Norman and Corita Jacobs. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Jimmy, Norman and Gerald Jacobs and her sister, Kelly Jacobs. Deborah is survived by her husband Rafael Herrera-Barba; sons, Anthony Wadlowe and...
Eric W. Harris
Mar 23, 2026
Eric Harris, a U.S. Navy veteran, electrical engineer, and devoted train enthusiast, passed away on March 23, 2026, following a battle with dementia. He will be remembered for his sharp mind, steady character, and the passion and determination he brought to all he pursued.
Eric was born in Ft. George, Maryland on November 20, 1949. Eric proudly served his country in...
Ricky Coon
Mar 22, 2026
Ricky Allen Coon Sr., 67, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away on March 22, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Ricky was born on May 6, 1958, in Amarillo, TX. He was a retired truck driver who spent many years on the road, working hard to provide for his family. He was known for his strong work ethic, resilience, and dedication to...
Donald James "Deje" Glassburn
Mar 18, 2026
Donald James “Deje” Glassburn, a man whose life was marked by dedication, generosity, and unwavering faith, passed away on March 18, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas. Born on February 5, 1964, in Seattle, Washington, Deje lived a life rich with diverse experiences and a profound commitment to those he loved and served.
Deje’s varied career reflected his strong work ethic and devotion...
Claudia Marie Cole
Mar 18, 2026
Claudia Marie Cole 12/1/1944 -
It's hard to write an obituary about Claudia without using swear words, because that's who she was. Unfiltered, raw, unique, and truly one of a kind. She had lived many places in her 81 years on earth, but she found a home in Udall, KS and became loved by a small town for being who she...
Sheryl A. Ludlow
Mar 15, 2026
Sheryl Ann Ludlow died Sunday, March 15, 2026 at age 76. She was born on July 20, 1949 in Salina, Kansas to Mildred and Harold Ford; she was the youngest of 5 children. She is preceded in death by her parents; her four siblings, Richard Ford, Kay (Mike) Cotton, Gary (Gayle) Ford, Charlie Ford, and her husband, Michael Ludlow. She...
Mercedes Ornelas Hernandez
Mar 15, 2026
Mercedes Ornelas Hernández October 24, 1960 – March 15, 2026
Mercedes Ornelas Hernández, a woman of unwavering faith and a heart full of praise, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 15, 2026, at the age of 65. Born on October 24, 1960, in Tepatitlán de Morelos, Jalisco, Mercedes spent her early years in Mexico before...
Henry Allen
Mar 14, 2026
Henry Lee Allen, a devoted family man, retired program scheduler, and valued community member, passed away peacefully at his home in Wichita, Kansas on March 14, 2026. Born on June 4, 1935, in Wichita, Henry’s life was marked by dedicated service, both in his career and in his community.
Henry was a proud graduate of Wichita North High School, class of...
Roger Graham
Mar 14, 2026
Roger Mack Graham, 87, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026. He was born March 21st, 1938, in Mullinville, KS, to parents, Alford and Winifred Graham.
He was the youngest of 10 siblings who all preceded him in death. He graduated from Mullinville High School in 1956 and moved to Wichita with his mother. At that time, he attended Wichita Vocational Technical...
Norma Jeanne Doleshal
Mar 13, 2026
Norma Jeanne Doleshal, 96, passed away Friday, March 13, 2026.
She was born on May 7, 1929, in Kansas City, KS to parents Arthur and Helen (Coffey) Nelson.
She is preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Dwight Nelson and Maxine Charles. Norma Jeanne was a stay-at-home mom until her boys were in college. At the age of 50, she began...
James L. "Jimmy" Simons
Mar 13, 2026
James L. "Jimmy" Simons, 45, US Army Specialist, passed away Friday, March 13, 2026 in Garden City, KS. Jimmy proudly served our country completing three overseas tours. Preceded in death by his grandparents, James and Bessie Simons and his uncle Louis Simons, Jimmy is survived by his mother, Pam Shannon; grandparents, Basil and Sue Shannon; brothers, Brett (Jennifer) Simons, Shane...
Larry Gene Terry
Mar 13, 2026
Larry Gene Terry, 74, passed away Friday, March 13, 2026. He was born September 23, 1951 to parents Harry and Ruby Terry. Larry is a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He served his country honorably for 23 years. After retiring from the military, Larry worked for American Airlines until his second (and last) retirement. Visitation will be...
Patrick "Pat" A. Alexander
Mar 12, 2026
Patrick "Pat" Alexander was born on June 16, 1979 and passed away on March 12th, 2026.
Pat was preceded in death by his father, Clarence Richard Alexander Jr., his mother Helena M. Williams, step-father, Doug Williams, sister Mary Jo Grant and sister Stephanie Rexing.
He is survived by his wife, Kari Alexander, children, Katie Alexander & Jacob Alexander, brothers Clancy Alexander and...
Donald K. Rice
Mar 10, 2026
January 12, 1950 - March 10, 2026
Don’s life began on January 12, 1950, in Russell, Kansas, born to Edgar S. Rice and Lorene H. (Daniels) Rice, the second of three sons. He passed away at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas, on March 10, 2026, after a short illness. Don graduated from El Dorado High School in 1968, earned his...
Kevin Larson
Mar 9, 2026
Kevin Owen Larson was born May 7, 1964 in Schenectady, New York to parents Richard and Shirley Larson. He grew up with a love of God’s creation and a keen sense of adventure in both New York and Minnesota, along with his siblings, Karen and Ken. He graduated from Wheaton College with a BA in Economics in 1986 and earned...
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