Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Jan 20, 2019

Hatfield, Marilyn Clare (Bednar) , 88, USD 259 English Teacher, Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother and friend, passed January 20, 2019 surrounded by her loved ones.  A gathering with family and friends will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, January 27, with a memorial service following at 3:00 pm, both at Broadway Mortuary Chapel. She was born in...

Jan 18, 2019

Jennifer Nicole Adams, long time resident of Wichita, KS passed away on January 18, 2019. Survived by her parents; Bill and Janice Dean, her children; Ky’aila and Ky’vaunte Adams, grandmother; Julia L. Carter, and her sister and brother-in-law; Schuwyler and Larissa Law, and nephews Vaiden and Valon Law, Uncle; Mark D. Carter, and many cousins and family members. She...

Jan 18, 2019

Robert "Bob" Nelson Harris, 76, retired from a beloved position at Starkey, Inc., passed away peacefully, Friday, January 18, 2019 with his wife by his side. Preceded in death by parents, George and Sophia Harris and 2 grandchildren. Survivors include his wife of 29 years, Cynthia; daughters, Stacey and Courtney and their families; step-children, David (Melissa) Schwartz, Rebecca (Jimmy)...

Jan 17, 2019

Tyson, Marcia Colleen, 75, retired Secretary for Central Christian Academy, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019. Visitation with family will be 6-8- pm, Friday, January 25, at Broadway Mortuary and Funeral Service will be 10 am, Saturday, January 26, at Central Christian Church Chapel. Interment to follow at Maple Grove Cemetery. She was preceded in death by parents, Virgil...

Jan 15, 2019

Blackthorn, Mark Richard , 57, beloved husband, father, brother, son and friend died January 15, 2019. A gathering with family will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, January 26th, followed by a memorial service at 3:00 pm, both at Broadway Mortuary. He was preceded in death by his father, James L. Blackthorn, Sr. He is survived his...

Jan 15, 2019

Norman Laurence Halstead was born August 2, 1929 to parents Laurence and Esther Halstead in Detroit, Michigan. Throughout his life, he lived in Enterprise, Hutchinson, and Minneapolis, but his adult years were largely spent in Wichita, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen, his sister, Phyllis Halstead Flint, and his parents. Norman is survived by 2...

Jan 13, 2019

Cole, Kenneth A., 91, Owner of Kenny Cole Cars since 1947 and retired Machinist for Cessna Pawnee, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019. He was preceded in death by parents, Charlie J. and Helen May Cole; and wife, Delores A. Cole. Survivors include son, Lynn Cole; daughter, Karen Lisa (John) Childs; grandchildren, James and Jason Cole and Brena Childs;...

Jan 12, 2019

Coley, Harlene Edra, 79, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019. Visitation with family will be 6-8 pm, Tuesday and Funeral Service will be 1:30 pm, Wednesday, both at Broadway Mortuary. She was preceded in death by parents, Harold and Anna Watson; beloved husband, George Coley; and sister, Anita Farnsworth. Survivors include sons, James (Shirley) Coley and Norman Coley; daughters,...

Jan 12, 2019

Ivan D. Ekstrom, 84, retired Truck Driver for Consolidated Freightways and member of Teamsters Union Local 795, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019. Ivan was preceded in death by his wife, Darlene Ekstrom; stepson, James Teague; parents, and two brothers. Survivors include his sons, William Ekstrom (Millie) and Ronald Ekstrom (Dee); stepson, Richard Giese (Monica); stepdaughter, Janet Miner (Ken);...

Jan 11, 2019

Della Rose McIntire was born June 26, 1927 to Arthur and Elsie (Guhn) Richter in Alta Vista, KS. She was baptized at St. Paul's Lutheran Church on August 14, 1927. She received the rite of confirmation at St. Paul's on June 21, 1942. Della graduated from Alta Vista High School in 1947 and then married Leslie A. McIntire on...

Jan 11, 2019

Glen Raymond Fallot, 67, Retired Welder and Army Vietnam Veteran, passed away Friday, January 11, 2019. Glen is survived by his sons, Glen Raymond Fallot, Jr., Charles Fallot, Glen William Fallot; daughter, Samantha Fallot; step-son, Roy Lee; brother, Carl Leonard; niece, Jolene Mckee; cousins, Margaret Alice Stufflebeam and Darryl Stufflebeam Owens; nephew, Christopher Leonard; niece, Shanda Renee (Leonard) Rogers;...

Jan 11, 2019

Linda Strandberg, 76, of Derby, passed away January 11, 2019, with her family by her side. She was born to the late Gene and Rebecca Charles on January 12, 1942, in Wichita, KS. Linda graduated from North High School in 1960. Linda is survived by her husband of twenty-one years, James Strandberg, her sister, Sue Bernhardt, of Wichita; along...

Jan 10, 2019

Byous, Jr., Huey Roy , 59, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend died January 10, 2019 in his home surrounded by family. Funeral service 1:00 pm, Monday, at Broadway Mortuary Chapel. Burial to follow at Kensington Gardens. Roy was preceded in death by his parents, Huey and Diana Byous. He is survived by his wife, Linda; daughter,...

Jan 9, 2019

Poe, Dorothy Louise, 72, Homemaker, of Eureka, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2019. Private services will be held at a later date. Preceded in death by parents, Charles and Iva McCoy; former husband, Thomas Edgar Poe, III; brothers, Floyd and Bill McCoy. Survivors include her daughter, Jennifer Jill Poe; son, Christopher Todd Poe; brothers, Charles "Sonny" (Laura) McCoy, Raymond (Cheryl)...

Jan 9, 2019

Goertz, Patrick, 67, passed away January 9, 2019. A graveside service will be 10:30 am, Friday, January 18, 2019 at Greenwood Cemetery, 6231 W. 47th St. S. in Wichita, Kansas. A memorial has been established with the Shriner's Hospital. Services by Broadway Mortuary.

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Jan 9, 2019

Lavender Odetta May (Dee), 85, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2019. She was born in Gridley, Kansas on January 30, 1933 to Roy Shelton and Mary Judith (May) Gilliam. She loved Jesus, was full of joy, and always the life of the party. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Lavender. Survived by son...

Jan 8, 2019

Curry, Carol A., 78, entered the presence of her Lord on January 8, 2019 after a brief battle with cancer. A retired special education teacher’s aide and self-described “people person,” she never met a stranger and loved to encourage and help others. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 19, at 1 p.m. at University Congregational Church, 9209...

Jan 8, 2019

Hernandez Perez, Simeon, 68 años de edad, falleció el martes, 8 de enero del 2019. Visitacion con la familia será de 3-5 pm, el domingo, 13 de enero y el servicio funerario será a las 10 am, el lunes, 14 de enero, los dos en el Mortuorio Broadway, 1147 S. Broadway, Wichita, KS 67211. El sepelio será en el...

Jan 1, 2019

Jackson, Sharon Kay, 73, retired USD259 Secretary and Bookkeeper, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2019. Visitation 2-4:00pm, Sunday, Funeral Service 10:00am, Monday both at Broadway Mortuary. Graveside Service 11:00 am, Tuesday, Longton Cemetery, Longton, KS. Preceded in death by parents, Delbert and Elaine Stiles and brothers, Richard and Larry Stiles. Survivors include sons, Ricky (Cristina) Jackson and Steven Jackson; brother,...

Jan 1, 2019

Rothwell, Anna Ruth, 87, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2019. Visitation with family will be 12:30 pm, and Funeral Service will be 1:30 pm, both on Monday, January 7, 2019 at Cornerstone Christian Church, 5531 E. 37th St. N. Interment to follow at White Chapel Cemetery. She was preceded in death by beloved husband, Larry Rothwell; son, Bill Sikes;...