Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas
Janet Cox
Feb 18, 2025
Janet Nichols Cox, 66, passed away on February 18th , 2025. She was born in Indianapolis, IN to the late James and Rose Nichols, preceded in death also by brother Michael.Janet’s down-to-earth spirit, listening ear, generous humor, and empathetic heart resonated with those whose life she touched, and her authentic insights brought a sense of hope and healing to the...
Loren Edward Tracy "Lonnie"
Feb 17, 2025
Loren Edward Tracy (1930 – 2025)
A son, a husband, a father, a grandfather, a great-grandfather, a United States Marine, and a war hero, Loren “Lonnie” Edward Tracy of Wichita KS died on February 17th, 2025 at the age of 94.
Loren was born December 15th, 1930 in Wichita to Thomas and Thelma White. As a young boy, Loren lived with his...
Mary Haught
Feb 13, 2025
Mary Susan Haught, 81, homemaker, passed away at her home, Thursday, February 13, 2025. Visitation 6-8:00pm, Tuesday, February 18, 2025, Funeral Service 1:00pm, Wednesday, February 19, 2025, both at Broadway Mortuary. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, John Haught; parents, Harold and Ruth Bond; brother, William Bond; and her granddaughter, Maya. Survivors include her sons Bradley and his...
Somiben Bhakta
Feb 13, 2025
Somiben Bhakta, 82, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025. Funeral service will be at 2:00, Sunday, February 16, at Broadway Mortuary. Somiben is preceded in death by her husband, Dhirajbhai Bhakta. She is survived by her four children.
Jerry Standrich
Feb 9, 2025
Jerry Wayne Standrich, 74, was born on January 19th,1951, in Pratt, Kansas, and passed away Sunday, February 9th, 2025, in Wichita, Kansas, surrounded by his family. Jerry was a kind and generous person who never met a stranger. He was one of the most helpful people this world has seen, always lending a hand to all. Jerry loved and cherished...
Dr. Reiff Brown
Feb 9, 2025
Dr. Charles Reiff BrownBeloved Husband, Father, Surgeon, and CraftsmanDr. Charles Reiff Brown, a retired orthopedic surgeon and master craftsman, passed away peacefully on February 9th, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, creativity, and love. A man of few words but deep convictions, Reiff lived a full and productive life, guided by his faith and love for his family.Born to Earl...
Walter R. "Mac" McGuire
Feb 7, 2025
Mac passed away peacefully on Friday February 7th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 6th 1946, Mac was a dedicated and beloved man whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of everyone he met.
Mac proudly served in the United States Air Force, where he retired after a distinguished career, serving his country with honor and dedication. His...
Panagiotis Manolopoulos
Feb 6, 2025
Panagiotis (Takis) Manolopolos, age 75, passed away Thursday evening, February 6, 2025 in Wichita, Kansas, due to injuries sustained in an auto accident. A Celebration of Life Service is currently pending. He was born September 26, 1949 in Patras, Greece, son of the late Maria and George Manolopoulos. Takis is also preceded in death by his sister, Kiriaki Manolopoulos. He...
Bettie June Barrett
Feb 5, 2025
Bettie June Barrett, 77, passed away on February 5, 2025, in Wichita, KS surrounded by her family. Bettie was born to Nettie and Claude Brown on June 22, 1947, in Hockerville, OK. She spent her childhood in Picher, Oklahoma. She met Bill on a blind date and found her soulmate and spouse of 60 years. She was a homemaker and...
Pat Starbuck
Feb 3, 2025
Patrick William Starbuck, 47, passed away Monday, February 3, 2025. Visitation with family and friends will be from 2:00-4:00pm on Saturday, February 15, at the Cozine Life Events Center. Pat is preceded in death by his father, Albert Starbuck. He is survived by mother, Georgia Partsaculaki; sons, Christian Starbuck, and Julian Starbuck; brother and sister-in-law, Carl and Joni Starbuck, and...
Eugene "Gene" Lies
Feb 3, 2025
Eugene "Gene" Leo Lies went home to be with his Lord Monday, February 3rd, 2025 at the age of 81. Gene was born in Colwich, Kansas on September 5th, 1943 to Alphonse "AC" and Marie Lies. He graduated from Andale High School in 1961.
Gene met his future wife Jeanette Evans and they were married in Colwich, Kansas in 1964. They...
G Douglas Butler
Jan 30, 2025
Gordon Douglas Butler, known to most as Doug, or Pastor Doug, was born February 24, 1936 and passed on January 30, 2025. Doug was born in Dodge City, Kansas to parents Lester and Flossie Butler. Doug had an older sister, Barbara, older brother Noble, and younger brother David. Due to the close ages of the boys, Noble, Doug and David,...
Grace Maxwell
Jan 29, 2025
Grace Maxwell, a bright light in our lives, passed away unexpectedly on January 29, 2025. She was returning to Cedarville University after attending her Grandfather’s funeral in Wichita, KS. She and 66 others lost their lives in a tragic accident involving PSA American Airlines Flight 5342 and a US Military helicopter in Washington D.C.
Her life was a testament to joy,...
Florene K. D'Ablaing
Jan 27, 2025
Florene K. D'Ablaing, 87, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025. Florene was preceded in death by her husband, Ed D'Ablaing; parents; brother, Walter Caldwell; and sisters, Vera Forrester, Virginia Collins, and Mae Caldwell. Survivors include nieces and nephews. Florene loved Jesus, gardening, flowers, and butterflies. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 am, Saturday, February 8,...
Mark Kraft
Jan 26, 2025
Mark Allen Kraft, 54, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025. Services celebrating Mark's life will be graveside at Wichita Park Cemetery, at 2:00pm, Friday, January 31. Mark is preceded in death by his mother, Jana Starbuck; and brother, Darrel Kraft. He is survived by his father and step-mother, Orrin and Tina Kraft; brother and sister-in-law, Leif and Jessica Starbuck; and...
Linda Kay Bontrager
Jan 25, 2025
Linda Kay Bontrager: August 3, 1950 – January 25, 2025
Linda Kay Bontrager, 74, of Wichita, Kansas, entered into Glory on January 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Linda was born on August 3, 1950, to Nelse and Dortha Shaver in Wichita, Kansas. She is survived by her husband, Larry Bontrager; her daughters, Lori Fisher (Matt), Lisa Meyer (David), and...
Darrell Dean Grimes
Jan 20, 2025
Darrell Dean Grimes, 84, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025. A Celebration of Life Service has been planned for Saturday, January 25, 10:00 am, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Darrell was preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Naomi Grimes and brother, Harold Grimes. Survivors include his wife, Artie Grimes; children, Renee Beck (Kevin), Kevin Dean Grimes...
James "Jim" Freeman
Jan 20, 2025
James Ray (Jim) Freeman was born May 14, 1939, in a farmhouse near Goldfield, Iowa. His arrival brought the family number to four, joining his father (Newton William Freeman, Jr.), mother (Fern Lucille Richardson Freeman), and brother Dick (Richard Willis Freeman). His sister (Claudia Jean Freeman Ross) joined the family 12 years later.
Jim said that in such a small town...
Norma Jean Delph
Jan 20, 2025
Norma Jean Delph, 96, departed this world to be with her Lord and Savior on January 20, 2025. Born in Wichita, Kansas, Norma served with the Foreign Service of the Department of State for thirty years, living in thirteen countries and visiting over seventy-five. After living all over the world, she retired in Wichita, Kansas and had a full life—she...
Sherry Buss
Jan 20, 2025
Sharon Ann "Sherry" Buss, 70, passed away Monday, January 20, 2025 at her home in Wichita, KS. Sherry was born August 11, 1954 in Amarillo, TX to Jimmie and Connie (Ahart) Buss, both have preceded Sherry in death. She was also preceded in death by her brother, David Buss. After graduating from Wichita State University, Sherry worked at WSU for...
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