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Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Larry Saksa

Larry Saksa

Nov 19, 2016

Larry Saksa went home to meet his Lord and best friend on November 19, 2016. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, uncle, and friend. As a West Point graduate, Young Life volunteer, and counselor and coach at Southeast High School, he positively impacted countless lives, especially young people. His grandchildren affectionately referred to him as “Coach”. Larry...

Delores Siemens

Delores Siemens

Nov 19, 2016

Siemens, Delores G. (Mayer), 70, celebrated her re-birth in Heaven on November 19, 2016. Delores was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother. She was born to John and Genevieve Mayer on November 2, 1946 and was sister to William (Bill), MaryAnn, RoseMarie, and John Joseph (JJ). A graduate of St. Mary’s Catholic Girls School in 1964, she...

Robert Dick

Robert Dick

Nov 18, 2016

Robert W. Dick "Bob", passed away on Friday, November 18, 2016, at 86 years of age. Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Marlene Dick, after 37 loving years and by his second wife, Ange Dick, after another 19 wonderful years. He is survived by two sons, John R. Dick (Linda) and James L. Dick (Mary); a step-son,...

Paula Miskimen-Cooley

Paula Miskimen-Cooley

Nov 18, 2016

Paula Kay Miskimen-Cooley, 59, passed away Friday, November 18, 2016. Paula was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents. Survivors include her children, Glenda Smith (Andrew) and Paul Cooley; step-children, John and Jeremiah Cooley, and Stephanie Ryder; brother, Jim Miskimen; 7 grandchildren. Family Visitation, 6-8 pm, Tuesday, November 22, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Memorials to: Kansas...

Dr. Phillip DDS

Dr. Phillip DDS

Nov 17, 2016

Barkett, DDS, Dr. Phillip G., 82, died November 17, 2016. Trisagion and Funeral Service 7:00 pm, Tuesday, at St. George Orthodox Christian Cathedral. Burial 11:00 am, Wednesday, at Old Mission Cemetery. Born in the small town of Buffalo, Oklahoma, Phil went on to attend college at the University of Oklahoma for his undergraduate degree. He then went on to...

Daniel Wilson

Daniel Wilson

Nov 17, 2016

Wilson, Daniel O. “Brother Dan”, 70, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2016. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Thursday, December 1, and Funeral Services will be 10 a.m., Friday, December 2, both at Broadway Mortuary Chapel. He was preceded in death by parents, Uriah and Adlyn Wilson; loving wife, Metric Wilson; brother, Eric Wilson; and sister, Mavis Wilson-Clark. Survivors include...

Joshua Cape

Joshua Cape

Nov 16, 2016

Cape, Joshua Amos, Born July 12, 1977, age 39. He was a Lineman for Sentry Electrical Group. Joshua passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2016. Survivors include his father, Amos (Debbie) Cape; mother, Loretta Trapp; grandmother, Lucy Torrez; wife of 16 years, Janell Cape; daughters, Jaiden and Junae’ Cape; brother, Derrick (Molly) Cape; sisters, Laurie (Don) Kurtz, Kayla Cape and...

Ronald Murphy

Ronald Murphy

Nov 16, 2016

Ronald James “Murph” Murphy, 78, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2016. Ron was preceded in death by his wife, Hilda Marie Murphy; son, Roger James Murphy; and parents, Ceathel and Loretta Murphy. Survivors include his children, Bryan Murphy (Gordon Rodriguez), Pam Hutchison (Greg), Serena Ferrara (Giuseppe), and Jamiah Nicole Scott Murphy; companion, Donna Woods; sister, Colleen Garrett; and grandchildren,...

Eugene Gresty

Eugene Gresty

Nov 14, 2016

Gresty, Eugene “Gene”, 46, passed away Monday, November 14, 2016. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Friday, and Funeral Services will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, both at Broadway Mortuary. He was preceded in death by parents, George and Shirley Gresty. Survivors include companion of twenty years, Brenda Tieking; son, Andrew; daughter, Hannah; brother, Kevin Gresty; step-children, Michelle, Christy (Scott), Melissa...

William Man)

William Man)

Nov 9, 2016

Kizzire, William “Grady” (Ole Man), 89, went to be with his Heavenly Father on November 9, 2016. Retired mechanic from Fleet Maintenance, Inc. and Lauder-Lygrisse employee. An avid hunter, he enjoyed the outdoors, especially elk hunting in the mountains. He was always ready to help a friend in need. Preceded in death by his wife of 70 years Bernice,...

Dorothy Freeman

Dorothy Freeman

Nov 5, 2016

Freeman, Dorothy Louise “Dottie”, 74, received her eternal reward on November 5, 2016. Visitation with family 6:00-8:00 pm, Wednesday, at The Altar, 321 S. 162nd, Goddard, KS. Celebration of Life service, 10:30 am, Thursday, at Bethel Life Center, 3777 S. Meridian, Wichita. Dottie spent 24 years as Director of Main Place Youth Teen Challenge Center in Kingman, KS where...

Larry Phillips

Larry Phillips

Nov 5, 2016

Phillips, Larry L., 65, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2016. Graveside Service will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Kansas Veterans Cemetery in Winfield, KS. He was preceded in death by father, M.W. Ball; and sister, Jackie Phillips. Survivors include mother, Laura Ball; loving wife, Nita Phillips; daughter, Shawnett (Calvin) Wright; sons, Steve (Leslie) Phillips and Shane (Sarah) Phillips; sisters,...

Betty Young

Betty Young

Nov 4, 2016

Young, Betty Joann, 79, passed away Friday, November 4, 2016. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Tuesday at Broadway Mortuary and Graveside Service will be 1:00 p.m., Wednesday at Athens Cemetery in Ionia, KS. She was preceded in death by loving husband, Leonard Young; and brothers, Robert and Fred Rooker. Survivors include sons, Leslie Young and Ralph Sprayberry; daughters, Melody...

Clifford Luce

Clifford Luce

Nov 4, 2016

Luce, Clifford Dean, 83, passed away November 4, 2016. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Tuesday at Broadway Mortuary with Funeral Service 1:00 pm, Wednesday at Cross Point Freewill Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Lebanon Cemetery in Kingman County. He was preceded in death by parents, Charles and Mabel Luce and brothers, Jack, Earl, and Charles, Jr. Survivors include...

Joyce Johnson

Joyce Johnson

Nov 2, 2016

Johnson, Joyce Ann, 79, retired Boeing Inspector, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2016. Visitation 3-5:00pm, Sunday, Funeral Service 10:00am, Monday, both at Broadway Mortuary. Preceded in death by parents, William and Eula Violet Driskell and sister, Jane Driskell. Survivors include her son, Keith (Sharon) Johnson; daughters, Kathy and Kelly Johnson; brothers, Dale (Jeannie) Driskell and Houston (Gloria) Driskell and...

Mary Harley

Mary Harley

Nov 2, 2016

Harley, Mary Ann (Johnson), passed away Nov. 2, 2016. Mary Ann was born August 15, 1940, to Allen and Madeline Johnson. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Jean Kleen; brother, Michael Johnson; sons, Dennis Houser and Jeffrey Scott Houser. Survivors include her children, Steven Houser of Douglass, Raymond Angwin (Audra) of El Dorado, and Deborah Doughty...

Terri Friday

Terri Friday

Nov 1, 2016

Friday, Terri Lynn, 59, Sam’s Club Member Services Employee, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2016. Memorial services 2:00pm, Monday, Broadway Mortuary Chapel. Preceded in death by her parents, Junior and Mary Page and brother, Ronnie Page, survivors include her fiancee, James Burk; daughters, Cheryl (Greg) Meyer and Melissa Friday; former husband, Walter Friday and her sister, Pamela (John) Ortiz....

Gene Spear

Gene Spear

Oct 31, 2016

Spear, Gene E., 84, retired owner and operator of Spear's Restaurant and Food Services passed away October 31, 2016. Memorial Services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Friday, at the First Evangelical Free Church. Gene is survived by his loving wife, Margaret Nelson Spear; sons, Gary (Linda) Spear of Douglas, KS, Rick (Tonya) Spear and Randy (Carrie)...

Freda McCune

Freda McCune

Oct 30, 2016

Freda E. McCune “Mimi”, 102, homemaker, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2016. Freda was preceded in death by her husband, Mac McCune; sons, Mike and Tommy McCune; brother, Raymond Troutt; sister, Annetta Brodbeck; and grandson, Andrew McCune. Survivors include her son, Steve McCune; daughter, Nancy Vincent (Rodney); 8 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. Family Visitation, 6-8 pm, Thursday,...

Maynard Spence

Maynard Spence

Oct 29, 2016

Spence, Maynard Lee, 86, retired Painter, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2016. Private Services will be held. Preceded in death by his parents, William and Lorine Spence and brother, Norman, survivors include his daughter, Jolyn Eaton; brothers, Ronald D. and William K. Spence; sister, Wiletta Marinelli and grandson, David Lee Eaton. Memorials to the Kansas Humane Society. Share condolences...

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