Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas
Duane Russell Steen
Apr 12, 2025
Duane Russell Steen, 92, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025. He was born in Wichita, Kansas on December 4, 1932 to parents Edmond and Beulah Steen. Duane attended Wichita East High School, and graduated in 1950. Baseball has always been a passion of his. During Duane’s playing days he was a pitcher. After high school Duane served in the US...
Marjorie "Marge" Gose
Apr 12, 2025
Marjorie Carol Gose (Veal), born September 20, 1935 to Alta Edna and Jim Veal, entered into Jesus' glory on April 12, 2025 at 89 years of age. Marjorie was born in Diamond Springs, KS and spent her younger years in the area before moving to Wichita in the early 1950s.
Marjorie married Galen L. Gose on August 12, 1956. Early in...
Connita L. "Connie" Beckstrom
Apr 10, 2025
Connita Louise (Stotts) Beckstrom was born August 28, 1943, in Coffeyville, Kansas, to Troy (Pete) and Mary Ann Stotts. She was a tomboy who enjoyed being outdoors, riding her horse, and shooting the rifle she was given on her tenth birthday. Connie and her family moved to Wichita, Kansas when Connie was in high school. They moved into a house...
Justin Adams
Apr 10, 2025
It is with heavy hearts but grateful spirits that we celebrate the life of Justin Mathew Adams, who left this world far too soon but left behind a legacy of love, laughter, and kindness. A devoted father of two, a cherished son, beloved brother, and a friend and brother to so many others.
Above all else, Justin was a proud and...
Janice Whitaker
Apr 10, 2025
Janice was born in Blackwell Oklahoma, where she lived until her father unexpectedly passed. Janice moved to Arkansas City, Kansas with her mother where she was raised and graduated from Arkansas City High School. She then went to Arkansas City Junior college, where she met the love of her life Al Whitaker. Of this union, two daughter’s were born (Karen...
Jarvis L. Seaman, Sr.
Apr 9, 2025
Jarvis L. Seaman, Sr., 65, a beloved member of his community and cherished family man, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 9, 2025. He was born on July 20, 1959, in Onida, South Dakota, and he leaves behind a legacy of love, following God, hard work, and dedication to those who knew him.
Jarvis dedicated many...
Richard M. Millspaugh
Apr 8, 2025
Richard "Dick" Millspaugh, 85, was received into Heaven to join his daughter Cassia on April 8th, 2025 surrounded by his family's love.
Born on September 10, 1939 in Wichita, KS, Richard lived many lives with many stories to tell. From being a young mischievous Millspaugh growing into an entrepreneur with many careers, there was always his love and service to his...
Robin G. Greef
Apr 7, 2025
Wichita, Kansas: Robin G. Greef, age 71, passed away April 7, 2025 in Wichita. Born November 5, 1953 in Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Shirley P. Lewis and the late Roland Lewis.
Robin's family moved to Florida when she was in high school and she subsequently attended nursing school where she received her nursing license.
During her forty-year nursing...
Mark Barfield
Apr 6, 2025
Mark Warren Barfield, 66, passed away unexpectedly on April 6th at his home in Wichita, KS.
During the peak of the summer of 1958, he was born in Fort Leavenworth, KS, joining a military family repeatedly shuffled by the demands of the Cold War. His father, J.D. Barfield, served overseas during the Korean and Vietnam Wars, while his mother, Anna Barfield,...
William "Bill" Gathings Sr.
Apr 6, 2025
William “Bill” Gathings Sr., 85, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, joining the love of his life, Georgia Carol, in eternal rest. Born on March 24, 1940, in North Carolina, Bill lived a full and meaningful life grounded in love, faith, and deep devotion to his family.
After reconnecting with Georgia Carol, they were married on August 31, 1987, and together...
James Edward Sanders
Apr 3, 2025
In the quiet moments of April 3rd, 2025, time stood still. James Edward Sanders left us, as gentle as a falling leaf on a hill. Most knew him as James, but all knew him as "Bud", a name that echoed like a whisper in the wind. Bud was preceded in death by his beloved Patricia Irene Sanders, the rock upon...
Richard Martin
Apr 3, 2025
In Loving Memory of Richard Everett Martin
July 3, 1924 – April 3, 2025
Richard Everett Martin, 100, passed peacefully into the arms of his Savior on April 3, 2025. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, he lived a life of faith, love, and service.
Born July 3, 1924, in Wichita, KS, to the late Harold and Jesse Martin, Richard grew up...
Emma Rogers
Apr 2, 2025
Emma C. Rogers, a beloved mother, devoted wife, and cherished friend, passed away on April 2, 2025, in Wichita, Kansas, at the age of 53. Born on December 20, 1971, in Perth, Western Australia, Emma leaves behind a legacy of kindness, empathy, and unwavering dedication to her family and community.
Emma's career was marked by a commitment to service and a...
Robert E. Folkers
Mar 29, 2025
Robert E. Folkers, affectionately known as Bob, was born on February 22, 1942, in Wichita, Kansas. He departed this earthly life on March 29, 2025, leaving behind a legacy enriched by his caring heart and industrious spirit.
From a young age, Bob exhibited an extraordinary work ethic, beginning his journey at just 12 years old at his father's shop, Folker's Supply....
Claudia Morales
Mar 25, 2025
Claudia Morales passed away on Tuesday, March 25th, in Wray, Colorado.
Claudia was one of the most giving and selfless souls you could ever meet. Though she didn’t have much financially, she always kept an open door and a hot meal ready for anyone in need—and we mean anyone. From offering housing to those without a place to stay to being...
Pat Williams
Mar 23, 2025
Pat Williams, born on October 10, 1948, entered into eternal rest on March 23, 2025. She is survived by her loving husband, Daryl Williams; daughter, Amy Williams; son, Andrew Williams; daughter-in-law, Amy Ferrell Williams; mother, Edie Wedel; brother, Chuck H. Squires Jr.; sister-in-law, Theresa Squires; brother, Tom Squires; sister-in-law, Linda; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Pat's life was marked by...
Norma Pearson
Mar 23, 2025
Norma Eilleen Pearson (Martin), born on December 14, 1934, in Abilene, Kansas, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2025, surrounded by the love she spent a lifetime so freely giving.
To know Norma was to know unconditional love. Her life was one of quiet strength, boundless generosity, and the kind of warmth that could calm any storm. She was the heart...
Donna Sue Hayden
Mar 22, 2025
Donna was born in Wichita, Kansas to Harold and Daisy Rees on December 23rd, 1946. She loved everyone with unconditional love. She was a mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She had many nieces and nephews. She was a loving wife, friend, and companion. You never left her presence without a hug and an "I love you."
She was preceded in death...
Polly Beckman Downing
Mar 22, 2025
Polly J. Beckman Downing, age 64, passed away with her Husband and Son by her side on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Wesley Woodlawn Hospital in Wichita. A loving and devoted daughter, wife, mother and friend. She was born August 26, 1960, in Omaha, NE and soon adopted to a loving home by her parents, Harold "Beck" and Avis Beckman...
Eric Wright
Mar 20, 2025
Eric Jay Wright, 59, Child of God, went home to be with Jesus, Thursday, March 20, 2025 at his home in Wichita, KS. Eric was born on September 5,1965 in Omaha, NE to the late Rudy and Betty Wright. He was also preceded in death by his infant sister, Melody Wright and his brother-in-law, Tim Beem. Survivors include his wife of...
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