Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Charles Jaso

Charles Jaso

Jan 19, 2016

Jaso, Charles James, 68, loving father and papo passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2016. Charles proudly served in the Air Force from 1966 to 1972 during the Vietnam War and worked as a Structural Assembler for Spirit. He was preceded in death by father, Santiago Jaso and granddaughter Shanna Jaso. Survivors include mother; Emma Jaso; sons, Anthony (Jami), Daniel,...

Joan Evans-Mullens

Joan Evans-Mullens

Jan 17, 2016

Evans- Mullens, Joan Marie, 68, Second and Third Grade Teacher, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2016. She was preceded in death by parents, John and Virginia Suis; husband, Bill Mullens and brother, Mike Suis. Survivors include sons, Tim (Marie) Evans, Troy (Sandra) Evans; sister, Doris Hughes; grandchildren, Jennifer Liske and Randy Evans; great-grandchildren, Alice, Adrien and JR. Memorial service...

Ramona Griffith

Ramona Griffith

Jan 16, 2016

Ramona Grace Griffith, 76, former Koch Industries Executive Secretary, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2016. Ramona was preceded in death by her parents, Alexander and Viola Ziegler; husbands, Glen Caster and Stanley Griffith; and brother, James Ziegler. Survivors include her sons, Mitchell Caster (Ilona), Thomas and Robert Caster; daughter, Rhonda Griffith (Daniel Huntington); brother, Richard Ziegler (Marilyn); sisters, Patricia...

James Baker

James Baker

Jan 16, 2016

James H. “Jay” Baker, 89, retired Firestone Shop Foreman and Walmart Greeter, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2016. James was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Baker, parents, and four sisters. Survivors include his daughter, Sherry Morton (Mike); brother-in-law, Bill Sharp; grandchildren, Lisa Wehkamp (Shane) and Holly Yip (Raymond); great-grandchildren, Beau and Brandt Wehkamp, and Jenson Yip. Family...

Roger Burkey

Roger Burkey

Jan 15, 2016

Burkey, Roger, 52, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away January 15, 2016. A visitation with family will be held from 6:00-8:00 pm on Thursday, with funeral services held at 1:30 pm on Friday, both at Broadway Mortuary. Roger was born February 17, 1963 in Denver, Colorado to Duayne Burkey and Gretchen Jones. He was preceded in death...

Galen Nelson

Galen Nelson

Jan 14, 2016

Galen L. Nelson, 74, passed away Jan. 14, 2016. Galen lived his first 14 yrs of his life in Arkansas City, then moved to Wichita until he joined the Air Force in 1959. He returned to Wichita and worked 34 years as a Teamster with Local 795 while employed by Graves and ANR Freight. After retirement, he taught Heavy...

Herman Baumann

Herman Baumann

Jan 13, 2016

Baumann, Herman Lee, 74, retired U.S. Navy 1960 – 1980 and retired USD 259 Security officer 1981 – 2001, born January 23, 1941, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2016. While in the Navy he crossed the equator Jan. 31, 1970 on the USS Midway CVA-41 and Aug. 7, 1971 on the USS Dixon AS-37. Memorial services will be 1:00pm,...

Pansy Hill

Pansy Hill

Jan 11, 2016

Hill, Pansy Marie (Sackett), 82, was born on a small farm just outside of Fort Scott, KS, called Greenfield Place. As a child there was no TV, so she played with her dolls, read books and played the game checkers. She worked hard on the farm as they baled hay and tended to farm animals. She shared a bedroom...

Bill Meek

Bill Meek

Jan 10, 2016

Angels escorted Bill to meet those who preceded him in death, including his parents and brother. His life was spent serving the Lord. He is survived by his wife, two children and three grandchildren. He has left behind the perishable and is now embracing the treasure of his heart. The greatest gift Bill passed on to others was his...

Wilma Webber

Wilma Webber

Jan 10, 2016

Wilma Sue (Sanders) Webber, Homemaker and Caregiver, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2016. Wilma, 77, was preceded in death by her parents, William and Susie Sanders; daughter, Joleen Griffith; and sister, Janet Goldwater. Survivors include her brother, Bill Sanders; children, Russell Webber (Beth), Diana Petersen, and Gayla Sands; 6 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Graveside Service, 1:30 pm, Thursday, January...

Evelyn Wood

Evelyn Wood

Jan 8, 2016

Wood, Evelyn Sue, “Miss Sue”, 71, retired Kelly Elementary School Secretary after 43 years, passed away Friday, January 8, 2016. Visitation 6-8:00pm, Tuesday, Funeral Service 10:00am, Wednesday both at Broadway Mortuary. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. Preceded in death by her parents, Gene and Mary Mears; 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Survivors include her husband, Jim; son Jimmie...

Neil Phillips

Neil Phillips

Jan 8, 2016

Phillips, Marvin “Neil”, 86, after a one month illness, went to be with Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior on Jan. 8, 2016. Visitation will be 5-7 pm, Tuesday at Broadway Mortuary with Funeral Services 1:30 pm, Wednesday, at First Evangelical Free Church. Neil was born Nov. 11, 1929 in Homer, NE. He married Wilma Barker Aug. 16, 1953....

Mollie Wells

Mollie Wells

Jan 7, 2016

Wells, Mollie Mozelle "Mo", 85, retired Wichita Board of Education and Wal-Mart Employee, passed away January 7, 2016. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 pm, Wednesday with Funeral Services 1:00 pm, Thursday, both at Broadway Mortuary. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Tooksie Flynt; 2 brothers; and 2 sisters. Survivors include her daughter, Pam Rabourn; grandchildren, Lynde...

Duane Jessup

Duane Jessup

Jan 7, 2016

Jessup, Duane, After a valiant, but losing battle with severe dementia, Duane has gone home to Jesus, the Great Physician, and he is now well and whole. He is reunited with his parents, Roy and May Jessup, his beloved son, Michael Andrew, and great-grandchildren, Emma and Andrew. This insidious disease, which took away his memory, and eventually his health,...

Shelby Smith

Shelby Smith

Jan 4, 2016

Smith, Shelby Kent, 55, died of heart failure on January 4, 2016, in Longmont, CO. Kent attended Blessed Sacrament Grade School and Kapaun Mount Carmel High School (class of ’79) where he played football, basketball, and was the State Champion runner-up in tennis. Kent was also awarded the National Hallmark Award for his artwork. Attending Kansas University from 1980...

Steven Rust

Steven Rust

Jan 4, 2016

Rust, Steven Michael, 60, long time Kansas Turnpike Employee, passed away at his home Monday, January 4, 2016. A private memorial service will be held. Steve is survived by his daughters, Jean and Jennie Rust and his former wife, Sheryl Rust. Please donate books in his memory to your local Library or Schools. Share condolences at www.CozineMemorial.com. Services by...

Marion Posey

Marion Posey

Jan 3, 2016

Marion Lee Posey, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 3, 2016. He was a retired electrician with Wichita State University. Lee was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth Posey and Bobbie Jones; and sister, Frances George. Survivors include his children, Kenneth D. Posey, Jennifer L. Posey-Trube (Brandon), and Michael J. Posey; sister, Helen Springs; brothers,...

Robert Hoffman

Robert Hoffman

Jan 2, 2016

Hoffman, Robert E. 85, retired Boeing Industrial Engineer, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2015. Visitation 6-8:00pm, Thursday, Broadway Mortuary. Funeral Service 10:30am, Saturday, Central Christian Church. Graveside service 2:30pm, Saturday, Monitor Cemetery, Inman, KS. Preceded in death by wife, Dorla; sons, Michael and Steven Hoffman; son-in-law, James “Randy” Coor and 1 grandson. Survivors include, daughters, Theresa Coor and Karen...

Becky Fisher

Becky Fisher

Jan 1, 2016

Becky Jo Fisher, 61, passed away January 1, 2016. Our loving "Mimi" lived 2015 to the fullest and started 2016 with Jesus. Celebration Services will be 3:00 pm, Saturday, January 16; at Family Church, 11135 W. Kellogg, Wichita, KS 67209. Preceeded in death by hermother, Anna Lee Duckworth-Davison. Survivors include father and step-mother, Delbert and Betty Davison, loving husband,...

Raymond Harrington

Raymond Harrington

Dec 30, 2015

Harrington, Raymond W., 73, passed away December 30, 2015. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Friday with Funeral Services 2:00 pm, Saturday, both at Broadway Mortuary. Survivors include his loving wife, Elisa Harrington; son, Christopher (Melissa) Harrington; sisters, Ruth A. King, Betty McGill, and Bonnie (John) Friddle; 2 grandchildren, Avery and Gianna; and numerous other family members. Services by Broadway...

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