Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Dec 31, 2018

Lorraine A. Prater, 90, passed away Monday, December 31, 2018. Lorraine was preceded in death by her husbands, Harry Prater and Malcolm Boone, two brothers, and three sisters. Survivors include her brother, Frank Rusert; nieces, Shirley Parsons and Pat Seitz; several great nieces and nephews. A visitation with family will be held on Monday, January 7, from 6-8 pm;...

Dec 31, 2018

Galloway, Frank, 72, retired Safety Director, passed away Monday, December 31, 2018. Memorial service 11:00am, Saturday, Woodridge Christian Church with visitation following 3-5:00pm at Broadway Mortuary. Preceded in death by his father, Charles Galloway and daughter, Samantha Lynn Galloway. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Linda (Parrott) Galloway; mother, Phoebe Galloway; son, Scott and wife, Kelli Galloway; daughter,...

Dec 30, 2018

Warren Robert Lewis, 95, passed away peacefully in his home Sunday, December 30th. Born on September 11, 1923 in Tonkawa, Oklahoma, Warren was a decorated WWII veteran serving with the 104th infantry division in France, Holland & Germany. He was awarded two Purple Hearts, a Bronze star, and many other honors. He was a teacher, counselor, friend, father, grandfather,...

Dec 30, 2018

Faires, Stella Mae, 82, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018. Memorial Service will be 1:30 pm, Friday, January 25, 2019 at Believers Tabernacle. She was preceded in death by parents, Dennis and Addie Barragree; beloved husband, David Joseph Faires; and brothers, Larry and Darrell Barragree. Survivors include son, Kevin L. Faires; daughter, Pamela Faires (Vinnie Sanders); brother, Jerry Barragree;...

Dec 28, 2018

DaShawn “Shawnie” Keandre Bradford was born on June 15th, 2002 in Wichita Kansas.  As a toddler he was adopted by his grandparents Rodger and Alyce Bradford along with two other siblings Brianna and Maurice Bradford.   His birth parents are Mrs. Julia Saunders and Jay Coleman.  DaShawn attended elementary school at Earhart Environmental Magnet. He attended middle school at both...

Dec 26, 2018

Beverage, Hildred L., 82, retired Boeing Parts Finisher, passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2018. Visitation 6-8:00pm, Wednesday, Funeral Service 10:00am, Thursday, both at Broadway Mortuary. Graveside service 1:00pm, Friday, Resthaven Cemetery, Trenton, MO. Preceded in death by her father, Raymond, mother, Mildred and twin sister, Helen Abbey. Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Bobby D. Beverage; sons, Ricky...

Dec 26, 2018

Rodney Lynn Sage, 78 of Wichita, Kansas, passed away in his home on Wednesday, December 26, 2018.  Born in Liberal, Kansas to Perry and Lois Sage he lived most of his life in Wichita. He was a retired journeyman electrician. Lynn is survived by his wife Ina of 61 years, son Don (Nancy) Sage, daughter Debra Shiney, daughter Nancy (Dennis)...

Dec 26, 2018

Craig Allan Nietfeld, a rocking bass player and vocalist who became a fixture in the Austin, Texas live music scene, died Wednesday, Dec. 26 at his home in Wichita. He was 63. A musical memorial service will be held from 2 to 5 pm Sunday, Dec. 30 at the Candle Club, 6135 E. 13th St N., Wichita, KS 67208....

Dec 24, 2018

Seiwert, Richard J., 77, passed away Monday, December 24, 2018. Survivors include his wife, Peggy Seiwert; children, Julie Harpenau, Joel Seiwert, and Jason Seiwert; three siblings; 4 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Family Visitation, 6-8 pm, Sunday, Dec. 30, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Graveside Service, 10 am, Monday, Dec. 31, at Greenwood Cemetery, 6231 W. 47th St. S....

Dec 24, 2018

Coop, Gary Mitchell, On Christmas Eve, December 24, 2018, loving husband and wonderful father and grandfather, went to be with Jesus at age 68. Funeral Service will be 1:30 pm, Saturday at Broadway Mortuary. He was born Sept. 23, 1950 in Paola, KS to Joe & Christine (Davey) Coop. He was a member of NewSpring Church and a loyal...

Dec 23, 2018

Dorothy J. Hullings, 92, retired Nurse and Natural Childbirth Educator, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018. Dorothy was a devoted mother and grandmother. She is survived by her children, Fred Stuessi (Vicki), Joseph H. Hullings, and Jon Hullings (Carrie); brother, John Lowry; sister, Jean Lowry-Goderre; grandchildren, Taylor, J. Schafer, Matthew, Braden, Daniel, Michelle, Patrick, and Colter; great-grandchildren, John and...

Dec 23, 2018

Earleywine, Billy "Bill" Dwayne, 96, WWII Veteran and retired City of Wichita, Chief Building Inspector, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018. Visitation 2-4:00pm, Sunday, Broadway Mortuary. Gravesice Service 2:00pm, Monday, Greenwood Cemetery. Preceded in death by wives, Joeann, Letha and Ann. Survivors include children, Jerry and wife Florence (Wiggins) Earleywine and Julie Garrelts; stepchildren, Rick Gabbard, Amber Hughes, Stacia Lounsbury...

Dec 20, 2018

I knew my life would end someday… well I have been informed that on December 20th, that day came.

I suppose I should give you all some background on my life so as to prepare you for that day. I’ll keep it short, sweet, and to the point… On December 4, 1933 my parents Ferdinand and Louise...

Dec 19, 2018

Rush, Dr. Howard Edwin, 98, retired Dentist and WWII Veteran, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018. Visitation with family will be 12:30 pm, Thursday, Dec. 27, and Funeral Service will be 1:30 pm, both at Dawson United Methodist Church. Interment to follow at Kensington Gardens. Howard was born Aug. 23, 1920 in LaCygne, KS. He received his dental degree...

Dec 19, 2018

Swan, Roseva Marie, 100, passed away December 19, 2018. She and her husband Glenn owned and operated the Swan Printing Company for 35 years. She was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church for 93 years, and the GGW Friendship Club for over 70 years. She was preceded in death by her husband Glenn; parents, Lester and Clara Johnson;...

Dec 19, 2018

Shook, Rev. Bill L., 78, retired American Baptist Estates, Prairie Homestead, Administrator and American Baptist Minister, passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2018. Visitation 2-4:00pm, Sunday, Broadway Mortuary. Celebration of Life 1:30pm, Monday, Prairie Homestead Chapel, 1605 W. May. Burial will be private. Preceded in death by wife Carolyn and parents, William and Opal Shook. Survivors include daughters, Debra (Ronald)...

Dec 17, 2018

Claire Elise Hartley, 17, was born July 25, 2001 and passed away Monday, December 17, 2018. Claire is survived by her parents, Scott and Gwen Hartley; brother, Cal Hartley; sister, Lola Hartley; grandparents, Jim and Cheryl Hartley and Jack and Lynn Pohlenz; uncles and aunts, Brett and Lynda Hartley, Tom and Margo Wagner, Jill Pohlenz; cousins, Maranda, Ali, Elisabeth,...

Dec 16, 2018

Eveland, Patrica A., 78, of Charleston, AR passed away December 16, 2018. She was born May 18, 1940, in Nottinghill, MO. She is preceded in death by her husband Calvin, Father William, Mother Beulah, sister Melba, daughter Cindy, and sons, Robert, Rusty and Dusty. Survivors include, Daughters, Brenda Tetrick, Mountain Home, AR, Cheryl (Allen) Rush, Kinsley, KS and Tina Eveland,...

Dec 15, 2018

Toyia G. Harbour, 55, former Wichita Police Officer and Bombardier Learjet employee, passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2018. Toyia was preceded in death by her father, Willis Fred Harbour. Survivors include her mother, Betty Harbour; wife, Jennifer Woodward; son, Chadwick Harbour-Nordahl; and an enormous amount of family and friends. Toyia fought a tough battle with cancer, but is...

Dec 12, 2018

Young, William “Bill”, 71, passed away December 12, 2018. Visitation will be 10 am – 12 noon on Saturday at Broadway Mortuary. A graveside service will follow at 2:00 pm at the Greenwood Cemetery Chapel. He was preceded in death by parents, William A. Young and Elsie M. Young. Survivors include brother, Walter R. Young; sister, Janice M (Bob). Schrader;...