Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas
Larry D. Schneider
May 6, 2024
Larry Don Schneider, 81, passed away in the early morning of May 6, 2024. Larry was
born to Barney and Hannah Schneider on February 25, 1943 in Clinton, OK. He grew
up on a farm and loved raising pigs and plowing and harvesting fields. While attending
Southwestern Oklahoma State University he met the love of his life, Shirley Switzer.
Together they had 5 children,...
Joyce M. Barnes
May 4, 2024
Joyce Maxine Fowler, was born January 23, 1938, to parents Reverend Jacob Clyde Fowler and Alice Marie Johnston Fowler in a blizzard on Sunday morning in Tulsa, Oklahoma's Morningside Hospital. Her grandfather waited until services were over and placed a call to her father in Braman, Oklahoma. After announcing the birth of a daughter, the phone went dead. Grandad always...
Jayden Lee Backus
May 2, 2024
Jayden Lee Backus, 18, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024. Jayden is survived by his grandparents, Julia and Johnny Custer and Preston Backus, Sr. and Julia Whitestar; parents, Preston Backus and Tiffany Parr; brothers, Trenton Combs, Triston Combs, and Zander Bethel; sister, Alannah Parson; great-grandparents, Marjorie and Jerry LaFary and Carolyn Custer; aunts, Ashley Sims and Danielle Cross, and other...
Steve Braet
May 2, 2024
Steven Joseph Braet, known affectionately as Coach Braet to most, and G’Dawg to his grandchildren, passed away on May 2, 2024, in Wichita, Kansas, after a courageous battle with cancer, at his home surrounded by family. He was born on August 30, 1954, in Kansas City. Beyond his illustrious career, Steve Braet was cherished as a beloved husband, father, and...
Bill Wenzlaff
May 1, 2024
William "Bill" Frederic Wenzlaff, 90, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Bill was born at Fort Robinson, Nebraska on October 21, 1933 to parents, Theodore Charles and Frieda Wenzlaff. Due to his father's military career Bill moved often as a child, but graduated high school from Indiana University High School in 1951. Bill would then graduate from the University of...
Ashley Bowman
Apr 30, 2024
Ashley Wayne Bowman, 57, passed away on April 30, 2024 in Wichita. He was born on June 2, 1966 to Don and Linda Bowman. He grew up in Coldwater, Kansas. He graduated from high school in Guymon, Oklahoma in 1984. He went to vo-tech and studied diesel mechanics in Liberal, Kansas in 1985. Ashley married Mikki Stump in 1986 in...
James Russell Bowles
Apr 30, 2024
Bowles, James Russell, 81, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024. There will be a Celebration of Life Gathering from 1-4 pm, Saturday, June 1st, at Saint John's Episcopal Church, 402 N. Topeka. James was preceded in death by his parents, John and Opal Bowles and brother, Robert Bowles. Survivors include his children, Jim Bowles (Scarlett), Renee Harpenau (Jim), and Brian...
Brad Davis
Apr 30, 2024
Bradley Wayne Davis, 63, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Brad was born April 15, 1961, to parents Bob and Rae Davis. Memorial service will be held at 11am, Tuesday, May 7, at Glenn Park Christian Church. Brad is preceded in death by his father, Bob Davis. He is survived by mother, Rae Davis; children, Michael Davis, Dane (Karissa) Davis,...
Skye Elizabeth Kline
Apr 29, 2024
It is with immense sadness we share that Monday April 29th, 2024, Skye tragically passed away at the age of 22. We are left completely heartbroken from this unexpected loss.
Skye graduated from Valley Center High School in 2020. She and Martin were high school sweethearts and just starting their life together in Wichita.
Skye was a self-proclaimed Harry Potter fanatic, a...
Carol Nicholson
Apr 27, 2024
In Loving Memory of Carol Nicholson
Carol Leaver Nicholson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, stepped into eternity peacefully on April 27th, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on April 25th, 1944, in Bromley, Kent, England, Carol brought joy and warmth to all who knew her.
Carol was the cherished daughter of Ken and Joan Leaver. In 1963,...
Drew Cramer
Apr 24, 2024
Drew Cramer, 28, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Drew was born to parents, Frank and Patricia Cramer on October 15, 1995 in North Charleston, South Carolina. Drew loved music and had a deep understanding of music theory. He was an excellent musician and could play almost anything he set his mind to. He played guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, ukulele,...
Robert L. Howard
Apr 23, 2024
Robert L. (Bob) Howard was called to his eternal home on April 23, 2024 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his beloved wife, Joanne, having recently celebrated 72 years of devoted and joyful marriage. Their surviving family consists of five children - Susan (Trey) Elrick, Sally (Toby) Fisher, Shari (Cary, deceased 2013) McMinn, Sandra (Christopher)...
Elizabeth Maloney
Apr 23, 2024
Elizabeth Francis Schenke Maloney was born on April 3, 1927, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. She was the youngest of three daughters of Harold W. Schenke and Audrey Mary Carey Schenke. Her sisters Mary and Audrey predeceased her. She spent her childhood in St. Louis, Missouri before moving to Wichita, Kansas when she was in high school. Following high school, she...
Connie Buss
Apr 19, 2024
Connie Mae (Ahart) Buss, 91, retired Teacher, passed away peacefully Friday, April 19, 2024 at her home in Wichita, KS. Connie was born January 4, 1933 in Dow City, Iowa to Louis and Clara Ahart, both preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband Jimmie, her son, David and her sister, Kay Lou Nelson. Survivors...
Richard E. "Rick" Kilmer
Apr 16, 2024
Richard (Rick) Eugene Kilmer, 76, passed on to his heavenly home on April 16, 2024. Rick was born in Alva, Oklahoma on October 8, 1947, to Eugene and Helen Kilmer. His family later moved to Wichita, KS, where Rick graduated from Wichita Heights High School in 1965. While studying at Miltonvale Wesleyan College, he met the love of his life,...
Mary Winifred Lynch Cummings
Apr 16, 2024
Mary Winifred Lynch Cummings, 102, of Wichita, Kansas passed away April 16th. Mary was born on April 26, 1921, in Dunkirk, New York, the youngest of 4 children born to Helen and James Lynch. Mary spent her childhood and early adult years in Dunkirk and met her future husband, Bill Cummings, while in school. Mary received her teaching degree from...
Leota Terrill
Apr 16, 2024
Leota Terrill, 83, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024. A Celebration of Life Service will be held for her on Saturday, May 4, 10:00 am, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Leota is survived by her children, Gerald Terrill (Amy) and Natalie Terrill; brother, Pete Osborn; sisters, Betty Coyan and Sally Willis; grandchildren, Paige Cataño (Eli), Logan Stutey, Kelly Terrill...
Donald Barger
Apr 16, 2024
Donald Barger, 82, retired Manufacturing Engineer, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024. There will be a Graveside Service in his honor at 11 am, Wednesday, April 24, at Greenwood Cemetery, 6231 W. 47h St. S. Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Josephine Barger; brother, Larry Barger; and sister, Sheryl Barger. Survivors include his wife of 53...
Donna "Jean" Alder
Apr 15, 2024
Donna "Jean" Alder, 91, of Wichita passed away on April 15. Donna was born to her parents, Harley and Mildred on May 13, 1932 in Topeka, Kansas. She worked in airplane manufacturing and graphics throughout her career.Jean is preceded in death by her parents. Jean is survived by children, Donna (Richard) Peat, Scott (Susan) Alder, and Michele Blunck; grandchildren, Garrison...
Helen Ball
Apr 13, 2024
Helen Marie Ball (Cox) passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones and her dog Lilly, on April 13, 2024, in Wichita, Kansas, at the age of 81. She was born on June 13, 1942, in Wichita, KS. Following graduation from West High, she married Lenn on July 29, 1962. They resided in Wichita, KS where they raised their daughters Lynette...
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