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Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Carlos Mora

Carlos Mora

Jan 21, 2018

Mora, Carlos "Jeep", 88, retired Automobile Salesman, entered the gates of heaven on Sunday, January 21, 2018, after a long and brave battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be 7 p.m., Tuesday, January 23, at Broadway Mortuary, and Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m., Friday, January 26, at All Saints Catholic Church. Interment...

Diana Lopez

Diana Lopez

Jan 21, 2018

Lopez, Diana “Nana” A., 17, student at Valley Center High School, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2018. Visitation with family will be 6-8 p.m., Thursday, January 25, at Broadway Mortuary, and Funeral Service will be 1:30 p.m., Friday, January 26, at Word of Life (MAC). Interment to follow at Kechi Township Cemetery. Survivors include parents, Efrain and Concepcion Lopez;...

Harold Coleman

Harold Coleman

Jan 20, 2018

Harold Dean Coleman (75), retired Boeing Supervisor, passed away Saturday, January 20th, 2018 in his home. He was preceded in death by his parents Ray and Leola Coleman; son Chris Coleman; and brother Don Coleman. His survivors include wife of 30 years, Lona Coleman; sons Kevin Coleman and wife Stacey, Neil Coleman, Keith Hayden and wife Tami, and Kevin...

Elmer Schippers

Elmer Schippers

Jan 19, 2018

Schippers, Elmer Carl, 80, Self employed Auto Rebuilder, born February 20, 1937, in Colwich, KS, passed away Friday, January 19, 2018. Rosary 12:30pm, Funeral service 1:00pm, Thursday, both at St. Jude Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Survivors include his daughter, Kathryn Alyce Schippers; sister, Thelma Moore, and many neices and nephews. He was preceded in death...

Anna "Gerry" Schuster

Anna "Gerry" Schuster

Jan 18, 2018

Schuster, Anna “Gerry”, age 93, passed away on January 18, 2018. Anna was born in Buffalo, KS to William and Ruby Ayres. Anna married Fredrick Schuster on September 6, 1942. She is survived by two daughters, Patricia Martin (Gary) and Beverly Morabito; 6 grandchildren, Terri Ruland (Chuck), Shari Martin, Jodi Morabito, David Martin Terisa), Troy Martin and Robert Morabito;...

Gabriela Puentes-Ornelas

Gabriela Puentes-Ornelas

Jan 18, 2018

Puentes-Ornelas, Gabriela, 45, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2018. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be 7 p.m., Monday, January 22, at Broadway Mortuary, and Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, January 23, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Survivors include her beloved husband, Miguel Angel Sanchez; parents, Jose Puentes...

Richard "Dick" Robbins

Richard "Dick" Robbins

Jan 14, 2018

Robbins, Richard A., 68, of Haysville, KS, passed into the Lords hands on Sunday, January 14, after battling cancer. Richard cannot be defined by one thing. He was very much driven by his family, friends and work. He was born to J. Albert and Nellie E. Robbins on January 18, 1949. Both of which preceded him in death. Richard loved...

Franklin Maupin

Franklin Maupin

Jan 12, 2018

Maupin, Franklin Dale, 75 of Wichita, KS was called home on January 12, 2018. He was born on February 2, 1942 to William Franklin Maupin and Luvean Rowland Maupin in Murray, KY. Dale was a 1961 graduate of Murray High School, Murray, KY; a U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sergeant retiree after almost 23 years of service. After his...

Peggy Wade

Peggy Wade

Jan 12, 2018

Wade, Peggy Jo, 65, Homemaker and previous Customer Service Representative for Sears, passed away Friday, January 12, 2018. Visitation with family will be 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, January 24, and Funeral Service will be, 10 a.m., Thursday, January 25, both at Broadway Mortuary. Interment to follow at Greenwood Cemetery. She was preceded in death by parents, Floyd and Virginia Stewart;...

Pam Simrell

Pam Simrell

Jan 12, 2018

Simrell, Pam, 60, Loving Mother, Grandmother, Friend and former Montgomery Wards Furniture salesperson, passed away Friday, January 12, 2018. Visitation 6-8:00pm, Thursday, Funeral Service 1:30pm, Friday, both at Broadway Mortuary. Burial will follow in the Littleton Cemetery, Mulvane, KS. Preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Simrell and parents, Ronald and Guida Ashburn, survivors include, daughters, Brandie (Jason) Gracy...

Steven Baker

Steven Baker

Jan 11, 2018

Baker, Steven O., loving son, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018, at the age of 58. He was a retired machinist with Beech Raytheon and a drywall contractor. Car shows were his passion. Steven was preceded in death by his father, C.O. Baker; brother, Mark Baker; and step-father, Robert Romey. Survivors include his mother, Bertha...

George Wayman

George Wayman

Jan 11, 2018

Wayman, George “Dub”, 52, beloved son, brother, uncle and friend, died January 11, 2018.  A family service has been held. Dub was born on September 6, 1965 in Wichita, Kansas.  He spent his growing up years working at the family business, Wayman’s Amoco and Auto Center.  He loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman.  Dub was preceded in...

Lindy Williams

Lindy Williams

Jan 11, 2018

Williams, Lindy Sue, 74, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, January 11, 2018. She was born on April 26, 1943 in Wichita, KS to Edward and Lois Kerns, but grew up in Haysville. Lindy was a longtime member of her church, Triumphant Faith Center. She earned an Associate's degree in 1999. She is preceded in...

Jan Kelty

Jan Kelty

Jan 10, 2018

Janice "Jan" Kelty, 79, retired treasurer to numerous insurance companies, passed away January 10, 2018. She was preceded in death by parents, Ralph and Helen Douglas; loving husband, Iven Kelty; and brother, Duane Douglas. Survivors include daughters, Kathryn Nelson (Mike Shelton) and Connie (Brad) Nichols; sister, Kay Swanson (Lonnie); grandchildren, Abigail (Jake) Lobel, Devin Greenway (Arturo Gonzalez), Hilary (David)...

Robert Tanner

Robert Tanner

Jan 10, 2018

Tanner, Robert Ray, 41, beloved father, son, brother, uncle and friend, departed from this life far too soon on Wednesday, January 10, 2018.  He loved to shoot pool, ride his motorcycle and fish, but his greatest love of all was his son, Kristian.  Robert is survived by son, Kristian Tanner; parents, Jennifer and Lorenzo Castaneda and King and Leona...

Leslie Young

Leslie Young

Jan 7, 2018

Young, Leslie, 60, passed away Jan. 7, 2018. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m., Sunday at Broadway Mortuary. A graveside service will be held 1:00 p.m., Monday at the Athens Township Cemetery near Ionia, KS. He was preceded in death by parents, Leonard and Betty Young. Survivors include brother, Ralph (Dorothy) Sprayberry; sisters, Melody (John) Addelman, Penny (Dan) Hubbell; and...

Michelle Elam

Michelle Elam

Jan 7, 2018

Elam, Michelle Leah, 41, beloved daughter and friend, died January 7, 2018. A memorial service will be held at Cedar Chapel United Methodist Church at 12:30 pm, Sunday, January 13. Michelle was born on July 15, 1976 in Wichita to Jimmy Elam and Karen Wright-Smith. She loved gardening and collecting dolphins and had a special place in her heart for...

Dr. Katy Krista , DVM, MS, CVA

Dr. Katy Krista , DVM, MS, CVA

Jan 5, 2018

Dr. Katy Morton Krista, DVM, MS, CVA , an equine veterinarian with the Piedmont Equine Practice, Inc. of The Plains, Virginia, was a victim of a fatal car accident on January 5, 2018. Katy was born on November 17, 1976, in Wichita, Kansas. She is survived by her husband, Ben Krista of the home; parents, John and...

Alexa "Lexi" Darrah

Alexa "Lexi" Darrah

Jan 4, 2018

Alexa Ann Darrah, known to most as “Lexi” and some as “TRex”, went home to be with the Lord on January 4, 2018. Lexi was born in Wichita, KS, on August 7, 1996. She spent her school years at Maize and Classical School of Wichita, and graduated from Highlands Ranch Academy. Her childhood years were spent pouring love into her...

David Adams

David Adams

Jan 3, 2018

Adams, David, 70, retired Customs Compliance Administrator for Boeing/Spirit, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018. Visitation with family will be 6-8 p.m., Monday, January 8, and Funeral Service will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, January 9, both at Broadway Mortuary. Interment to follow at Maize Park Cemetery. He was preceded in death by parents, Kenneth and Dorothy Adams. Survivors include...

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