Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Sep 11, 2018

Mosher, Joanne Kay, 69, passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2018. Visitation with family will be 6-8 p.m., Thursday, September 20, at Broadway Mortuary. She was preceded in death by parents, Otto and Lenora Mosher; and sister, Joyce Abee. Survivors include sons, Jason and Matthew McKibben; brother, Larry Mosher; sister, Cheryl Love; grandson, AJ McKibben; and numerous nieces and nephews....

Sep 11, 2018

Smith, B. Joan (Barbe), 91, retired Boeing and KG&E secretary, died September 11, 2018. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, September 28, at Immanuel Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Clifford Barbe and Charles Smith; daughter, Georgiann Beall Tanner; son, Roger Barbe and sister, Kathleen Cook Shidler. Joan is survived...

Sep 9, 2018

Murphy, Jason D., 41, of Wichita, KS, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018. Visitation 6-8:00pm, Friday, Broadway Mortuary. Graveside Service 10:30am, Saturday, White Chapel Cemetery. He was born to the late Kimberly Murphy November 23, 1976. He went to El Dorado High School then went on to study at St. Gregory's University in Oklahoma. He loved to ride his...

Sep 8, 2018

Olson, Harold August, 84, retired Electrical Engineer for Boeing, passed away Saturday, September 8, 2018. Memorial Service will be 10 a.m., Friday, September 14, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Inurnment to follow at Kensington Gardens. He was preceded in death by beloved wife, Doris Olson; parents, Lawrence and Augusta Olson; and brother, Duane Olson. Survivors include daughters, Kendra Ann Whitcomb and Sandy (Brett)...

Sep 5, 2018

Dye, John W., 67, on September 5, 2018 lost his life to a fierce fight with lung cancer. John was born and lived his whole life in Wichita. He attended Wichita public schools and many of his school mates remained his closest friends throughout his life. Many wonderful adventures, so many great memories remain to fill the void. Please join...

Sep 5, 2018

IeeNee Yoon, 93, passed away September 5, 2018.  He was born to Bae Yoon and Joo Sick Min on May 10, 1925 in Inchon, (South) Korea.  He was preceded in death by his parents, sister and brother. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn (Gillispie) Yoon, daughters, Ruth Yoon (Eugene Little) and Patty Yoon.

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Aug 31, 2018

Razook, Vivian M., 93, passed away on August 31, 2018 after a wonderful, long life. Trisagion and funeral services for Vivian will be held at 7:00 pm, Tuesday, September 4, at St. George Orthodox Christian Cathedral in Wichita. Interment will be at 11:00 am, Wednesday, September 5, at Mound Township Cemetery in Moundridge, KS. Vivian (“Vee”), the tenth of...

Aug 27, 2018

NORRIS, DAVID E.  David passed away August 27, 2018, at the too-young age of 74.  One of his favorite quotes was “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, loudly proclaiming, ‘Wow, what a ride!’” ...

Aug 27, 2018

Nestelroad, II, Forrest “Harry” , 64, died August 27, 2018. Visitation with family, 6:00-8:00 pm, Friday, Aug. 31, at Broadway Mortuary. Funeral service 10:30 am, Saturday, Sept. 1, at Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church, 5701 E. Mt. Vernon, Wichita. Harry was born Sept. 15, 1953 in Wichita. He graduated from Wichita East High School and then from...

Aug 26, 2018

Andrews, Patricia L., 89, passed away Sunday, August 26, 2018. Patricia was preceded in death by her husbands, LaMoine Haskin and George Andrews; sons, Tom Haskin, James Haskin, and Robert Andrews. Survivors include her daughter, Deb Brokschmidt (Bob); step-son, Mike Burger; grandson, Bobby Joe Brokschmidt (Jamie); 2 great-grandchildren; special niece, Kay Kloppenborg (Wayne); step-grandson, Brooks Brokschmidt; and numerous nieces...

Aug 23, 2018

Martinez, Juana V., 49, former North High School Security Guard, passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018. Rosary 6:00pm, Sunday, Broadway Mortuary. Funeral Service 10:00am, Monday, St. Patrick Catholic Church. Preceded in death by parents, Pascual and Engracia Martinez, survivors include sons, Orlando Martinez and Vicente Retana, Jr.; daughter, Isabel Retana and grandchildren, Arisela and Andre Martinez. Share condolences at...

Aug 22, 2018

Cook, Douglas “Doug” Lee, 67, Lineman for Coleman, passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2018. Visitation with family will be 6-8 p.m., Friday, August 24, at Broadway Mortuary and Graveside Service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 25, at Greenwood Cemetery. He was preceded in death by parents, Robert and Lola June Cook. Survivors include his beloved wife, Dianna Sessums;...

Aug 19, 2018

Mathias, Merle "Leon", 88, passed away Sunday, August 19, 2018. Visitation with family will be 6-8, p.m., Thursday, August 23, and Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, August 24, both at Broadway Mortuary. He was preceded in death by parents, Merl and Lola Mathias; first wife, Virda Mathias; brothers, Glen Mathias and Willard Mathias; sister, Dorothy Gregg; and...

Aug 16, 2018

Smith, Charles J. “Chuck” , 87, retired tax advisor, died August 16, 2018. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, August 27, at Immanuel Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Joan Smith; stepsons, Rick (Vickii) Barbe and Mike Barbe; stepdaughter, Phyllis (Bill) Burns, all of Wichita; 7 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Memorial...

Aug 15, 2018

Robert O. Dodson, Jr., 75, retired Aerodynamicist with Boeing Wichita, specializing in military aircraft, passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2018. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Robert, Sr. and Helen Dodson; and sister, Jean Fourman. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Dodson; daughters, Jane Schaible (Daniel) and Anna Patrick (Craig); sisters, Joan Wencel (Milford) and Judy Blystone (Paul);...

Aug 14, 2018

Murray, Ellen B., 96, retired Executive Secretary, passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018. A private interment will take place at White Chapel Cemetery. She was preceded in death by husbands, R.J. Wadsack and Lloyd Murray; parents, William and Melvina Friedrich; and sisters, Viola Ellerman and Lucille Wadsack. Survivors include sons, William C. Wadsack and Ronald J. Wadsack; 7 grandchildren;...

Aug 11, 2018

Chism, Guelda, went to be with her Lord on August 11, 2018. Born in Great Bend, KS on January 22, 1921 to William P and Florence Schultz, she lived a full and abundant life. After spending her childhood years in Central KS towns, she moved to Oklahoma City, OK where at the age of thirteen she met her future...

Aug 10, 2018

Judy Ann Rosendahl, 81, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away Friday, August 10, 2018. Judy was preceded in death by her parents and five brothers. Survivors include her husband, Arlyn Rosendahl; children, Wayne Rosendahl (Kathy), Vickie Clausen (Reidar), and Randy Rosendahl (Jody); grandchildren, Ryan Lee (Larissa), Krista Weaver (Daniel), Megan Roti (Ross), Amanda Genz (Luke), Kelsey Thompson...

Aug 9, 2018

Bengtson, Marjorie N. , beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2018.  Marge was born in Salina, Kansas, the daughter of Olaf L. Oborg and Teckla Swenson Oborg.  She grew up in Salina and graduated from Marymount College.  After graduation, she taught third grade in Salina and Topeka.  She married Lawrence Bengtson...

Aug 8, 2018

Dr. Harry J. Kouri, Jr. , born September 22, 1934, fell asleep with the Lord on August 8, 2018. Harry is the son of Harry Kouri, Sr. and Florence Cohlmia Kouri. At the age of 3, his parents moved to Watonga, Oklahoma where he was raised and lived until he attended The University of Oklahoma. He was...