Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas
Farris G. DeGraff
Jun 8, 2024
Farris Gene DeGraff was born September 3, 1939, in Smithfield (Twin Groves), Missouri. His Father was Farris Edgar DeGraff (1916-1976). He is survived by his mother, Brona Christine Wright Brown, who is a lively and fun 102 years old; his wife of 62 years, Anita Carol Bruce DeGraff; and a son, Gregg Steven DeGraff. His son, Thad Alan DeGraff, passed...
Patricia Conine
Jun 7, 2024
Patricia A. Conine, August 29, 1933 - June 7, 2024, 90, of Wichita, Kansas, retired from Wichita State University. Graveside service, 10:00 am, Saturday, June 22, 2024, Kechi Township Cemetery. Preceded in death by her husband, John F. Conine, Jr., and her parents, Perry & Luella Johnson. Survivors include her son, Allen (Michelle) Conine; daughter, Cheryl (John) Dwyer; grandchildren, John...
Wiltoma Ball
Jun 5, 2024
Wiltoma Jones Ball, 88, of Wichita passed away on June 5, 2024. She was born on September 22, 1935 to Troy Lane and Wilma Penn Jones in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was the first woman to graduate with a Bachelor’s in Geology from Oklahoma State University. Wiltoma worked for Slawson Oil Company in Wichita, Kansas. She left the career world...
Edward Beemer
Jun 2, 2024
Edward Leon Beemer, 70, of Wichita passed away on June 2, 2024. Edward was born on August 25, 1953 to Darrell and Jo Ann Beemer. Edward was married to Donna Beemer for 50 years. Edward worked in the airplane industry for Learjet.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Darrell and Jo Ann; and sister, Debra Jenkins. He is survived...
Pam Wosylus
Jun 1, 2024
Pamela Lynn Wosylus, 64, unexpectedly left us too soon on June 1st , 2024. She was born to Lanes Gerald Lancaster and Shirley Ann Stevens on May 6th , 1960. She met the love of her life Gregory Wosylus and soon married February 15th , 1980. She had two wonderful children: Yaha Joesph Wosylus (1976) and Sabrina Dawn Wosylus (1983)....
Fern Allison
May 31, 2024
Jeannette “Fern” Allison, a loving and resilient woman, passed away on May 31, 2024 in Wichita, Kansas at 92 years old. Fern was born December 13, 1931 in Arkansas City, Kansas to Buell Courter and Lora (Wallace) Courter as the fourth of five children. She attended high school in Buffalo, Kansas, where she played basketball, worked as a waitress and seamstress, and met...
Scotti Fullbright
May 28, 2024
Scotti Dean Fullbright, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend was promoted to his 'Long Home' on May 28, 2024, in Wichita, Kansas after battling an infection in his body for several months.
He was born on June 3, 1951, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to parents Paul and Myrna Fullbright (Wilcox). He was a rambunctious child by all accounts and his early...
David Lon Garretson
May 27, 2024
Dave was a Wichita, Kansas native, and lived nearly all his life there, except for a few years in southern California. Dave was well known for his expertise in the hot tub/spa industry for the majority of his life. His employment included working for manufacturers and retail sales, most recently in association with Flint Hills Spas, which he previously owned,...
Linda Cushenbery
May 27, 2024
Linda Sue Cushenbery, 76, cosmetologist, passed away Monday, May 27, 2024. Linda was born December 31, 1947 in Wichita, KS to Robert and Maxine Swain both have preceded her in death. Linda is survived by her husband of 55 years, Gary Cushenbery. She is also survived by her son, Bryan and his wife, Susan Cushenbery; daughter, Susan and her husband,...
Shetal "Shaq" J. Bhakta
May 26, 2024
Shetal J. Bhakta known affectionately as Shaq or better as The People's Champion, passed away on May 26, 2024 in Wichita, KS. He was born on November 27, 1979 in Merced, CA. He was cherished as a beloved son, brother, and uncle. He was a graduate of Wichita State University with a degree in education, where he taught in USD 259...
Robert D. "Robin" Spurrier, Jr.
May 24, 2024
Robert D. Spurrier, Jr. (Robin), 80, loving husband, father, and friend went to be with the Lord on May 24th. Robin was born in Wichita, July 6, 1943, to Dale and Mary Spurrier.
Robin is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Jane, children Wendy Spurrier, Los Angeles, and John Spurrier, Wichita, and his two sisters,...
Doug Van Amburg
May 23, 2024
Douglas “Doug” Alan Van Amburg, 74, of Goddard, KS passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024. He was born on Sunday, December 25th, 1949, to parents Ruby (Roop) and Donald "Don" Van Amburg in Concordia, KS and was raised through childhood in Washington, KS. In 1968, after the family transitioned to Wichita, Doug graduated from Wichita South High School and...
Amelia "Millie" Mannis
May 21, 2024
Amelia Diane Mannis, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Visitation will be from 2:00-4:00, Sunday, May 26, at Broadway Mortuary. Graveside service will be at 10:00am, Tuesday, May 28, at Greenwood Cemetery. Amelia is preceded in death by great-grandparents, John Messner, Clement Cramer, Lewis and Florence Mannis; and cousins, Ezrah Mannis, Torrie Hinkle, and Dakotah Mannis. She is survived by...
Austin Pedersen
May 19, 2024
Austin Jay Pederson, 23, Yeisley Lawn Care Employee, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024. Visitation will be 6:00 - 8:00pm Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at Broadway Mortuary. Austin was preceded in death by his grandfather, Delno Pedersen and brother, Trevor Zentz-Pedersen. He is survived by his Fiancee, Tommi Speer; his son, Bryce Pedersen, parents, Bret and Tanya Pedersen; grandparents, Russell...
Pat Tolliver
May 18, 2024
Pat Tolliver, 54, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024. No services are planned at this time. Pat was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Opal Tolliver, and brother, Jack Alan Tolliver. Survivors include his sisters, Starla Criser (Steve) and Tami Fonger (Bill); nieces, Angela Criser-Shankland (Jason), Ashley Doyle (Ryan), Kimberly Hopper (Todd), Amber Tolliver; nephew, Chris Fonger; great-niece,...
Ronald May
May 15, 2024
Ronald James MayJuly 3, 1957 - May 15, 2024Wichita, Kansas (formerly of East Moline, Illinois)Ron May passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at age 66, peacefully, with family and friends by his side.He is survived by: son Andrew May (wife, Kate Torgovnick May); sisters Karen May and Kathy Hardgrave (husband, David Hardgrave); mother, Lorna May; nieces Amber Guettler (husband,...
Alta Faye Goates
May 14, 2024
After 85 years with us, Alta Faye Goates passed away on May 14, 2024 in Wichita, Kansas. She was born on September 28, 1938 in a small Arkansas town to George Washington and Ardeth Marie Brown.Alta Faye Brown met the love of her life Elmo Goates in Wichita, Kansas. Before long they were married, together they had four children, then...
Carol Ann Ward
May 8, 2024
Carol Ann (Stroud) Ward went to be with Jesus at 9:30AM, Wednesday May 08, 2024. She passed from the complications of Dementia in the Memory Care unit of The Dove Estates in Goddard, KS. She passed peacefully with loved ones at her side.
She was born December 12, 1941 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (PA) to Richard Lewis Stroud and Mary Susan (Wingart)...
Debra Glasner
May 7, 2024
Debra Kay Glasner, 71, retired Americold Logistics Scheduler/Dispatcher, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Debra was born January 24, 1953 to the late Ray and Carol Cox. She was also preceded in death by sons, Beau and Wakley Ramey and her brothers, Fred and Michael "Pancho" Cox. Debra is survived by her Husband, Jeff Ramey; sons, Jeffrey-Rey and wife Billie-Jo...
Robert Walker
May 6, 2024
Robert W. Walker, Jr
May 6, 2024
Robert Walker Jr, affectionately known as “Bobby” by friends and family or “Doody” by his daughter Alyssa, was born November 22, 1948, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was the only child born to Viola (Brown) and Robert Walker Sr.
Robert graduated from Wichita East High School and joined the Navy, where he served for four years on...
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