Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Jul 12, 2018

Bump, Mechelle Ann, 51, Homemaker, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2018. No services will be held. She was preceded in death by father, Blaine Jesse Dorian Smith. Survivors include her beloved husband, Damon Bump; mother, Ann Ross and partner Sarah Snell; and step-sons, Payton and Garrett Bump. Share condolences at www.CozineMemorial.com. Arrangements by Broadway Mortuary.

Jul 11, 2018

Perkins, Shirley, 81, passed away July 11, 2018. She was born January 18, 1937 in Joplin, MO to Lewis and Dorothy Haworth. She graduated from West High School and Wichita University. She was employed by Cessna and Boeing and retired from Boeing in 1999, after 21 years of service. Survivors include sons, Allen Perkins and Lewis Perkins and one...

Jul 10, 2018

Hansen, Larry Joe, 72

Larry passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2018.  Larry was born in Wichita and never moved from the area; he touched many lives and will be sorely missed.

Larry officially retired March 29, as a Custom Flooring Specialist. He was owner and operator of Hansen Enterprises, he was an artist, dedicated to...

Jul 9, 2018

Francis, Kay E., 82, former owner of Walls Floral and Plant Manager with Kelly Manufacturing, passed away On Monday, July 9, 2018. Kay is survived by his wife, Barbara Jean Francis; daughters, Debbie Snyder (Jack), Susan McAnally (Bruce), Kelly Thompson (Jeff), and Lisa Stone (Shawn); 13 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Visitation hours will be held from 1-8 p.m., Thursday,...

Jul 8, 2018

Molina, Jerrie Lynne, 71, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Sunday, July 8, 2018. Visitation with family and Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be 5 pm, Sunday, July 15, and Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am, Monday, July 16, both at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Kechi Township Cemetery. Jerrie...

Jul 7, 2018

Gene was born in Newton, Ks. on December 14, 1927. He died on July 7, 2018, at the age of 90. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly (Flinn), his parents Walt and Roberta Rogers, his son, Doug Rogers and his sister, Marietta Vollbracht. Gene grew up around the Newton area and graduated from Newton high school....

Jul 7, 2018

Wright, Martha Evelyn, 85, passed away July 7, 2018. Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday with Visitation one hour prior at Broadway Mortuary. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Hazel Smith; loving husband, Floyd Wright; and brother, Samuel Smith. Survivors include children, John (Erin) Wright, Gary (Mary Ann) Wright, Christy (Albert) Debacker, Cheryl Pike,...

Jul 5, 2018

Shryack, Starla, 45, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2018. Starla was born in Kingman, KS and graduated from Maize High School. She found her true talent and passion working in the flower arrangement arena. Visitation with family will be 6-8 pm, Thursday, July 12 at Broadway Mortuary and Funeral Service will be 10:30 am, Friday, July 13, at Prairie...

Jul 3, 2018

James Darrell "Jim" Wood, Jr., 53, Wood's Small Engine Repair Owner, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2018. Visitation 6-8:00pm, Monday, Funeral Service 10:30am, Tuesday,  Broadway Mortuary. Preceded in death by his 1st wife, Pamela; mother Sue Wood and son Jeremy Wood. Survivors include his wife Vickie; father, James Darrell "Jim" Wood, Sr.; daughters, Jennifer (Marshall) Murphy and Amanda (Matt)...

Jul 1, 2018

Herb, Viola, 86, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away Sunday, July 1, 2018. Viola is survived by her husband, Gordon Herb; daughters, Dawn Marie Burns (Don) and Sherry Woods; grandchildren, Jason, Trisha, Elizabeth, Amanda, and Samuel; 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Susan Diane. A memorial service will be held at Immanuel Baptist Church...

Jun 30, 2018

Patrick Alexander Ball-Morse, 23, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018. Visitation 3-5:00pm, Sunday, Funeral Service 1:30am Monday, both at Broadway Mortuary. Survivors include mother and step-father, Jamie and Dan Morse; grandparents, Roy E. and Patricia Ball, Les and LaSena Morse and Ann and David Sinnes; great-grandmother, Joyce Renello; brother, Jacob and Joseph Morse and sister, Rebecca Morse. In lieu...

Jun 29, 2018

Elowyn Rose Bisek, precious infant daughter of David and Jennifer Bisek, was born on Saturday, June 16, 2018 and passed away Saturday, June 29, 2018. Elowyn Rose was preceded in death by her grandfather, LeRoy Mathes. Survivors in addition to her parents include her siblings, Lilyan, Nathan, and Grayson Bisek; grandparents, Gail Mathes, Mark and Judy Bisek; numerous aunts,...

Jun 27, 2018

Richard "Ricky" Lee Taylor, 50, Machinist, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2018. Visitation 3-5:00pm, Sunday, Funeral Service 10:30 Monday both at the Broadway Mortuary. Preceded in death by grandparents, Albert and Frances Barnes, survivors include parents, Connie and Michael Taylor; biological father, Richard Galleher; daughter, Burgandy Haskin; brothers, Michael "Micky" Taylor and Daniel (Dana) Galleher; sister, Tonya (Mark) Fleming and...

Jun 24, 2018

Martin Kenneth Gray, 55, passed away Sunday, June 24, 2018. Private family services will be held. Preceded in death by his father, Harley Gray and mother, Anita Gray McKee, survivors include his step-father, Robert D. McKee; brothers, Michael K. (Theresa) Gray and Marvin K. Gray; sisters, Marylin K. Warren and Robyn L. (Dennis) Schumacher; 9 nieces and nephews and...

Jun 20, 2018

Trimmell, Lisa Marie (Fromme) , 41, died June 20, 2018. Visitation with the family 6:00-8:00 pm, Thursday, June 28, at Broadway Mortuary, Wichita, KS. Funeral service 1:30 pm, Friday, June 29, at NewSpring Church, Wichita, KS. Lisa was born on September 10, 1976 in Rochester, MN. She attended grade school in Stewartville, MN until moving to Springfield,...

Jun 17, 2018

Judy Hodges Hoyt passed away peacefully at home on June 17, 2018 after a brief battle with cancer. Judy was born in Wichita, Kansas on October 6, 1946. She was preceded in death by her husband of seven years, Mel Hoyt, and by her parents, Art and Barbara Hodges. Judy is survived by her sisters, Jan (Carl) Craddock of...

Jun 16, 2018

Boyle, Carolyn, 81, was born in Johnstown, CO on June 1, 1937 to Mary "Elidia" Deharria and Melesio Maestas. God called on another beautiful angel to join him in Heaven on June 16, 2018. On July 16, 1962 she married a wonderful loving man Gerald Boyle (Dec. 20, 1996). She was visually impaired but that didn't stop her from wanting a family. Many...

Jun 13, 2018

Kennison, Joyce Helen, 73, passed away June 13, 2018. Visitation will be Monday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. with Funeral Service 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, both at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Burial will follow the Funeral Service at 2:00 p.m. at the Americus Cemetery in Americus, KS. She was preceded in death by her parents and seven siblings. Survivors include her...

Jun 13, 2018

Banks, L. Scott , 62, passed away June 13, 2018. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 pm, Wednesday, June 20, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Scott was born on October 9, 1955 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Lee and Carlene (Olson) Banks. He graduated from the University of Kansas in 1977 with a bachelor...

Jun 12, 2018

Brizendine, Julianne Nicole , 27, passed away June 12, 2018. Visitation with family 6:00-8:00 pm, Wednesday, June 20, and funeral service at 10:30 am, Thursday, June 21, both at Broadway Mortuary Chapel. Julie was born on December 6, 1990 in San Antonio at Lackland AFB to Dr. Jim and Shirley Hufstetler Hall.  She received her Bachelor’s degree...