Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Feb 20, 2019

Mike was born on June, 28th 1948 in Wichita, KS to Esther Marie Hendrixson and Harold Eugene Zeiner; Mike was blessed with two fathers: his biological (own dad) who passed when Mike was merely 16 months old and Malvern Crawford whom Mike considered his dad; all of which preceded him in death. Mike served in the U.S. Airforce, ATC...

Feb 19, 2019

Collier, Dione (Mills) born in Chickasha, OK on June 11, 1966, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 in Wichita, KS. A Memorial Service will be 2:00 pm, Saturday at Broadway Mortuary. At her time of death, she was surrounded by loved ones including family and friends. Dione, a graduate of Chickasha High School 1984, went...

Feb 19, 2019

David Lynn Albright, 63, Action Appliance Service Owner, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Visitation 3-5:00pm, Sunday, Funeral Service 2:00pm, Monday both at Bethany Lutheran Church. David was very active in the church and enjoyed singing in the choir at Bethany. He also enjoyed supporting his grandchildren in their various activities and traveling with his wife and their friends....

Feb 17, 2019

Reinhard E. Lies, 80, Owner of Lies Trash Service, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2019. Reinhard was preceded in death by his sons, Jeremy Riley and Michael Tatro; parents, Raymond and Helen Lies; and grandchild, Robert Lies. Survivors include his wife, Deloris Lies; children, Dennis Lies (Kathryn), Linda Lies, Robert Lies, Leroy Lies, David Lies (Natasha), Cheryle Lies, Laura...

Feb 15, 2019

Dale Wayne Warkentin was born on December 14, 1936, in Red Bluff, California, son of Elmo Henry Warkentin and Sara Dorothy (Enns) Warkentin.

In January, 1943, following his sixth birthday, Dale entered first grade in Chico, California. He also began attending Child Evangelism club and one day was captivated by the flannel graph story of Jesus dying...

Feb 15, 2019

French, Loretta Lee, 86, retired 34 year Beechcraft Program Analyst, passed away Friday, February 15, 2019. Funeral Service will be 1:30 pm, Wednesday, February 20, at Hope Community Church in Andover, KS. Interment to follow at Andover Cemetery. She was preceded in death by parents, William and Willie King; and siblings, William King and Doris Dutton. Survivors include beloved...

Feb 5, 2019

Robert "Bob" Alan Abbott, 56, Southern Carlson Service Technician, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019. Memorial service 10:30am, Saturday, Broadway Mortuary. Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Betty Abbott, survivors include his wife, Sandra; son, Michael (Danielle) Abbott; daughter, Jennifer (Sean) Simmons; sisters, Sherry (John) Germann and Cindy Clark; grandchildren, Ally and Josie Simmons and Oliver Abbott....

Feb 2, 2019

Daniel Scott "Danny" Carlisle , 50, Brake Press Operator, passed away Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. Family services will be held at a later date. Preceded in death by his father, John Carlisle, survivors include his wife of 20 years, Lisa; mother, Patricia Bryan; children, Samuel, Robert and Timothy Carlisle and Jessie Siefert; sisters, Patricia Alexander, Susan Schmitz,...

Jan 31, 2019

Heffelman, Jeannie Marie, 54, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2019. Memorial services to be held at a later date. Jeannie was preceded in death by her mother, Connie Mettler and stepfather, Paul Cook. Survivors include her husband, Jim Heffelman; sons, Todd Heffelman and Jim Heffelman (Pita); daughters, Amber Luginbill (Todd) and Kayla Reazin; brother, Scott; sisters, Shaun and Michelle;...

Jan 29, 2019

Stubblefield, Montez, 86, passed away January 29, 2019. Born in Houlka, MS, she helped to take care of her siblings and picked cotton before going to school. Montez, at the age of 20, moved to Wichita, KS with her husband to work at Cessna Aircraft Company where she was a loyal employee for 30 years. She loved to work...

Jan 28, 2019

Lila F. "Rachel" Araiza, died Jan. 28, 2019. She was born June 18, 1929 to Rosendo & Florence Valdez Raigoza in Wichita. She married Freddie E. Araiza Sept. 22, 1947, they were married 49 1/2 years. They had 6 kids. She was a retired meat wrapper. She also was a cook in a mexican restaurant. Everyone loved her cooking....

Jan 28, 2019

Valdez, Daniel, 34, passed away Monday, January 28, 2019. Visitation with family will be 12-4 pm, Wednesday, January 30, at Broadway Mortuary Chapel followed by 7:30 pm Rosary at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 am, Thursday, January 31, at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Ascension Cemetery. Survivors include parents, Angel...

Jan 28, 2019

Ralph H. Allen, Jr. , 87, retired Chaplain of the Sedgwick County Jail, went to his heavenly home on January 28, 2019. It is with both sadness and joy that we remember his selfless life. Cherished husband, beloved father, friend to the desperate, lonely and downtrodden. He was a strong man with a soft heart. He is...

Jan 27, 2019

Janice Marie Martin, 73, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019. Janice was preceded in death by her parents, Everett and Clara Ellison; brother, Donald Ellsion; and sister, Joyce Wright. Survivors include her son, Steven Martin; daughter, Rhonda Salazar; grandchildren, Flavio, Juan, Denise, Jose, Jesus, and Rachel; 11 great-grandchildren. Family Visitation, 6-8 pm, Thursday, January 31, and Funeral Service, 1:30 pm, Friday,...

Jan 26, 2019

L. Maxine Lesline, 92, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2019.  Private family graveside services will be held.  Survivors include daughters, Mary Theodosia “Teddy” Aikins and A. Suzanne Workman; son, John C. Culver; 3 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.  Maxine was an avid learner, always curious, and always passionate in her beliefs.  To her delight, she helped pass on those qualities...

Jan 25, 2019

Ana Maria Vara de Espinoza, 49, passed away Friday, January 25, 2019. A gathering with the family will be 6-8 pm, Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at Broadway Mortuary Chapel. She was preceded in death by father, Hector Vara. Survivors include her mother, Ana Maria Hernandez; sons, David Espinoza, Abraham Espinoza and Jacob Espinoza; daughters Ana Lopez and Alondra Espinoza;...

Jan 24, 2019

Ruth Marlyne Baldwin of Bartlesville, OK, walked into Jesus’ arms on Thursday, January 24, 2019, at 1:00 a.m., from her residence at Larksfield Place in Wichita, KS. Ruth was born on July 30, 1923, to Carol and Ermal (Houlton) Sager in Florence, KS. She married her childhood friend’s brother, Eberle Baldwin, twice—by proxy in Emporia, KS, on...

Jan 24, 2019

Aikens, Curtis Lee, 54, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2019. Memorial Service will be 2 pm, Thursday, January 31, at Broadway Mortuary Chapel. Survivors include mother, Barbara Duer; father, Ronald Paul Aikens; sons, Ryan Aikens and Shaun Aikens; and brother, Brian Aikens. Share condolences at www.CozineMemorial.com. Services by Broadway Mortuary.

Jan 23, 2019

Wayman, George W. , 81, former owner of Wayman’s Amoco and Auto Center, died January 23, 2019. A celebration of his life will be held at 10:30 am, Saturday, February 2, at Broadway Mortuary. George was preceded in death by his wife, Connie Wayman; son, George “Dub” Wayman; parents, Clyde and Flora Bell Wayman; sisters, Delores Ferguson...

Jan 21, 2019

Manning L. Euthon, 92, retired Landman/Lessor, passed away Monday, January 21, 2019. Manning was preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia and his sisters, Vesta Anderson and Gwen Grove. Survivors include his children, Lynda Blakeslee; Andy (Jeannie) Euthon and Dayna (Jim) Payne; grandchildren, Nate and Julie Blakeslee, Tyler Euthon, Emily Payne and Megan Payne and 7 great-grandchildren. Memorials to...