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Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Tom Schulte

Tom Schulte

Oct 15, 2023

Albert Thomas Schulte "Tom", 79, retired Brick Layer, passed away at his home Sunday, October 15, 2023. Tom was born January 13, 1944 in Wichita, KS to Anthony and Thelma Marie Schulte, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his son, James Schulte, son-in-law, Charles Williams and brothers, Theron, Chuck and Don Schulte....

Brad Wicker

Brad Wicker

Oct 15, 2023

Bradley Gardner Wicker

4-10-1965 to 10-15-2023. 

 

Brad, 58, passed away at home of heart and lung problems Sunday, 10-15-2023. 

 

Survived by wife, Elizabeth Brace; stepsons, Matthew Brace (Natalie); Jayk Querbach (Steve); aunt, Rita Gardner; and dear friends, Debra Goodner; Mistie Rickard, and her sons Austin and Logan. 

 

Preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Patricia Wicker,...

Diane Martin

Diane Martin

Oct 12, 2023

 

Diane Marie Martin, 59, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023. Memorial service will be at 10:00am, Friday, October 20, at Westside Church of the Nazarene. Diane is preceded in death by brother, Tony Martin, and step-father, Eldon Robert. She is survived by her father and step-mother, Dwane and Sue Martin; mother, Teresa Robert; daughters, Sami (Kyle Sanders) Simmons, and...

Wathen "Watty" Cunningham

Wathen "Watty" Cunningham

Oct 11, 2023

Wathen Cunningham, familiarly known as Watty, passed away on October 11, 2023, in his hometown of Wichita, Kansas. He was born on December 2, 1938, to Helen and Hughes Cunningham in Wichita. Watty's education began at Blessed Sacrament School and continued at St. Gregory's High School in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Following high school, he earned his degree at the University of...

Wanda Plinsky

Wanda Plinsky

Oct 8, 2023

Wanda Plinsky, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on October 8, 2023, at the age of 93. She was born on February 28, 1930, to James and Olive McGeary in Beverly, Kansas.Wanda was a remarkable woman who dedicated her life to raising her wonderful family. She took great pride in her role as a loving wife to her...

Mynie Lou Griffith

Mynie Lou Griffith

Oct 6, 2023

Mynie Lou (Mundhenke) Griffith was born July 29, 1937 in Great Bend, Kansas to Merle and Clella (Fisher) Mundhenke of Lewis, Kansas.  Mynie Lou was the first child of Merle and Clella and was named for both of her grandmothers - Minnie (Malin) Mundhenke and Lula (Parker) Fisher. The family lived on the Mundhenke family farm near Lewis.

Mynie Lou...

Theodore James Johnson

Theodore James Johnson

Oct 6, 2023

Theodore James Johnson, 79, passed away Friday, October 6, 2023. Theodore served his country in the United States military for many years. He began in the Navy, then enlisted with the US Army serving in Special Forces for fourteen years.  He achieved many different awards over his career; among them, the Purple Heart for being wounded in service. He will...

Loy Burnett

Loy Burnett

Oct 6, 2023

Loy Burnett, age 77, left this world on October 6, 2023. He was born on October 17, 1945, to Sydney and Juanita (McChristian) Burnett in Hindsville, Arkansas.

Loy married Cheryl Hendry on October 29, 1965. His survivors include his loving wife, Cheryl; daughter, Stephany (Daniel) Valle; son, Dennis (Gina) Burnett; brother, Mack Burnett; sisters, Claudia Vaughn, Patsy Mason; grandchildren, Drake...

Gail Dody

Gail Dody

Oct 5, 2023

Gail, 85, was born on a farm east of Marion, Kansas, on July 29, 1938 to Harry and Edna Dody. He was the fifth of six children: Glenn Robert (Colorado Springs and Phoenix AZ), Doris Penner (Eldorado, KS), Donald (Portland OR), Gail, and Jean Caloway, (Arlington, TX) deceased. Survived by Viola Bernhart (OK).

Gail and his sister rode a horse...

Carol Ann Bacon

Carol Ann Bacon

Oct 4, 2023

 

Carol Ann Bacon, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on October 4, 2023, at the age of 77. She was born on May 26, 1946, in Dodge City, Kansas to Claud and Esther DeWitt. With profound sadness but deep gratitude for her life, we celebrate the loving and nurturing spirit that Carol brought into our lives.Carol's...

Larkin Noël Bish

Larkin Noël Bish

Oct 4, 2023

Larkin Noël Bish, 17, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Private family services will be held. Larkin was preceded in death by her grandfather, Larry G. Perry and her niece, Lucy Henson. Survivors include her parents, Greg Bish (Jennifer Goss) and Gina Townsend (Sean); siblings, Skylar Henson (Mandy), Tatum Burton (Clayton), Stratton Henson, and Colton Bish; grandparents, Sue Perry...

Dianne Yarrow

Dianne Yarrow

Oct 4, 2023

Kathryn “Dianne” Yarrow, 83, of Wichita, KS passed away surrounded by loved ones on October 4, 2023. 

A visitation will be held on Monday, October 9 from 6 to 8pm at Broadway Mortuary. A celebration of life service will be held on Tuesday, October 10 at 4pm at First Evangelical Free Church in Wichita. A private family burial will be held. 

Dianne...

Floyd U. Pennington

Floyd U. Pennington

Oct 4, 2023

Floyd U. Pennington, 78, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023. No services. Floyd was preceded in death by his wife, Marsha Pennington; parents, Loyd and Capitola Pennington; brothers, Joe Pennington and Ben Pennington;  and sister, Judy Bakker. Survivors include his daughter, Kim Pennington; brother, Ed Pennington, several nieces and nephews, and several good friends. Share condolences at www.cozine.com. Arrangements by...

Nour Maalouf Haddad

Nour Maalouf Haddad

Oct 3, 2023

Nour Maalouf Haddad, 98, of Wichita, KS, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2023.   Nour was born on July 20, 1925, in Beirut, Lebanon. One of 7 children, she found a love for music and was an exceptional pianist. One of her most significant musical accomplishments was playing for the French President, General Charles De Gaulle.   In her later...

Patricia Joanne (Welsh) Baldwin

Patricia Joanne (Welsh) Baldwin

Oct 3, 2023

Patricia was born in LeSueur, Minnesota on March 27, 1946, and passed into the afterlife on October 3, 2023. Pat was a beloved sister with seven siblings and known affectionately by her family members as Patti, Patsy, Pat, and Puddles. She lived most of her life in Wichita, Kansas, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Tulsa, Oklahoma. A gifted oil painter and...

Angela Razook Wright

Angela Razook Wright

Oct 2, 2023

 

Angela Wright, beloved wife, mother, and community leader, passed away on October 2, 2023. Angela was a remarkable woman who dedicated her life to serving others and spreading love and joy to everyone she encountered.Angela's career was highlighted by her entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to helping others. She started Answer Advantage Answering Service, which she successfully ran for the...

Gloria M. Williams

Gloria M. Williams

Sep 30, 2023

Gloria M. Williams, 72, passed away September 30, 2023. No services to be announced at this time. Gloria is survived by her sister, Beverly Albrecht of Arkansas City; daughters, Dawn Barnes (Eric) of Wichita and Cylst McMahan of Las Vegas; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; many nieces and nephews and dear friends, Judy Coronado, Todd Cook, and Crystal Coronado and family....

Gloria Jean Voss Kurbanick

Gloria Jean Voss Kurbanick

Sep 29, 2023

Gloria Voss Kurbanick was born in Grand Island, Nebraska, on January 16, 1943, toBarney and Wilhelmina Voss. She graduated from Texas Women’s University. Shetook her first position as a speech therapist in Binghamton, NY, where she met herfuture husband. She was married to Peter Kurbanick in Grand Island on July 24,1969.Gloria lived most of her adult life in Chesnee, South...

Charles James

Charles James

Sep 28, 2023

Charles A. James, 80, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023 at his home in Wichita, KS. Charles was born January 14, 1943 in Peru, KS to Max and Treva (Norris) James. Preceded in death by his parents, survivors include his wife, Karen; sons, Marty and wife, Sandy James and Mark and wife, Robin James; daughter, Sherri and husband, Darren Owens;...

Wendell Johns, Jr

Wendell Johns, Jr

Sep 24, 2023

Walter Wendell Schell Johns, Jr, 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love and presence of family by birth and by choice. Wendell lived a life of kindness and love alongside his wife of 58 years, Barbara. Together they raised three children who strive to carry on Wendell's legacy: Wendy Johnson (Terry Wiggers), Jeff (Denease) Johns, and Heather Johns. Family...

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