Nancy L. (McCune) Barglowski
Jul 5, 2024
Nancy L. (McCune) Barglowski, 80, passed away due to medical complications on Friday, July 5, 2024. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 3 pm, Friday, July 12, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Nancy was preceded in death by her former spouses, Richard Burton, John Barglowski, and Rodney Vincent; parents, Melvin and Freda McCune; brothers, Michael McCune...
Donald Travis
Jul 4, 2024
Donald L. Travis, 96, was a retired Western Electric /AT&T Supervisor, who proudly served his country in World War 2 and the Korean War. He spent his later years indulging in his twin hobbies of coin collecting and bullshitting with his friends at Phil's Coins. He loved and took great pride in his family. Don was known for his generosity,...
Susan Bankston Hunter
Jul 4, 2024
Susan went to be with her Lord and Savior while sleeping on July 4, 2024.
Susan was born to Haven and Daphne Moore in Hobart, Oklahoma on February 11, 1938. She had one younger brother, Haven. Her father was a pastor and they moved around in both Oklahoma and Kansas, living in the town where he served.
She met her husband Charles...
Charles Heck
Jul 3, 2024
Charles Edward Heck was born on January 25, 1977 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Douglas and Susan Heck. His earthly days, graciously numbered by God, came to an end on July 3, 2024 at the age of 47 in Lake George, Colorado.
Charles was a dedicated husband to Annie for 23 years, a devoted and fun-loving dad to their three curly-haired boys,...
Dr. Richard Schonberg
Jul 2, 2024
Dr. Richard Schonberg passed at his home on July 2, 2024, with his family by his side, just as he wanted. Private family services have been held.
There was very little he put his mind to that didn't become reality. He was perhaps best known for being stubborn and cantankerous. But those close to him know he was also kind, fair,...
Susan Elizabeth Bruce
Jul 2, 2024
Susan Elizabeth Bruce, a beloved educator and cherished member of her community, passed away on July 2, 2024. Born on June 4, 1953, Susan's life was marked by her dedication to teaching and her warm and engaging personality.
Susan's passion for education led her to a fulfilling career as a teacher at Oak Park Elementary, Christa McAuliffe Elementary, and Elementary in...
Carlos Vega
Jul 2, 2024
Carlos Vega-Fierro, 49, passed away on July 2, 2024 in Wichita. Carlos was born in El Fuerte, Sinaloa Mexico to Jesus Vega-Romero and Maria Consuelo-Fierro. Carlos attended college in El Fuerte, Mexico and eventually began working in HVAC. When Crarlos wasn't working he enjoyed fishing, long walks, cooking, and watching telenovelas.
Carlos is preceded in death by his father, Jesus Vega-Romero;...
Sue Chepil
Jun 29, 2024
Sue Chepil, 81, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024. Visitation with family will be from 6-8pm, Friday, July 5, at the Cozine Life Events Center in Wichita, Kansas. Funeral service celebrating Sue's life will be at 10am, Saturday, July 6, also at the Cozine Life Events Center. Burial at White Chapel will immediately follow the funeral service. Sue is preceded...
Yvonne Bensch
Jun 27, 2024
Yvonne Bensch, 88, of Wichita passed away on June 27, 2024. She was born on April 27, 1936 in Fairview, Oklahoma to Theodore and Mina Gould. Yvonne worked as a retail sales manager throughout her life.She is preceded in death by her husband, Duane; parents, Ted and Mina Gould; siblings, Jay D, Lee, and Alzada. She is survived by her...
Wanita Mae Gwinn
Jun 27, 2024
Wanita Mae Gwinn, 90, passed away on June 27, 2024. Mom lived a wonderful life. She was a loving and dedicated wife. She was an incredible mother and a very active grandmother and great-grandmother. Mom adored her family and friends. She loved to entertain and open her doors to family, friends, and strangers. All were welcome. Mom traveled the world...
Patricia Owen
Jun 27, 2024
Patricia Colleen Owen, 63, passed from this life Thursday, June 27, 2024. Visitation with family will be at 9:30a.m., Wednesday, July 3, at First Evangelical Free Church in Wichita, Kansas. Funeral service will begin at 10:00a.m., Wednesday, July 3, First Evangelical Free Church. Burial will be at 2:00p.m., Wednesday, July 3, at Oakwood Cemetery in Parsons, Kansas.
Despite being born with...
Wanda M. Powers
Jun 26, 2024
"Some day you will read in the papers that D.L. Moody of East Northfield, is dead. Don't you believe a word of it! At that moment I shall be more alive than I am now; I shall have gone up higher, that is all, out of this old clay tenement into a house that is immortal—a body that death cannot...
Joe Smith
Jun 26, 2024
Leon Joseph Smith, fondly known as Joe, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at the age of 87. Born the eighth of nine children in the family home near Cawker City, Kansas, Joe was a beloved member of the Smith family and a cherished friend to many.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Philip and Celestine (Hake)...
Warren Applegate
Jun 23, 2024
Warren Applegate, a dedicated Commercial Real Estate Appraiser with a specialization in golf courses and storage units, passed away on June 23, 2024. Warren's life was marked by resilience, humor, and a relentless passion for life.
Born on December 14, 1945, Warren led a life filled with remarkable achievements and profound experiences. His academic journey took him through Wichita State University...
Jerry M. Schmeissner
Jun 22, 2024
Jerry M. Schmeissner, 88, Navy veteran and a teacher for 30 plus years with Schweiter Technical School, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024. A Celebration of Life Service is planned for 10 am, Friday, June 28, at Cozine Life Events Center, 11500 E. 21st St. N., with visitation one hour prior to services. Jerry is survived by his son, Chris...
Mary Gillis
Jun 22, 2024
Mary Gillis, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2024, in Wichita, Kansas. Born on December 4, 1933, in Bristow, Oklahoma, Mary lived a life enriched by family, love, and dedication.Mary is survived by her loving children: Lisa Wilhelm and her husband Shawn, Rhonda Gillis and her life partner Willie, and Greg Gillis,...
Christopher Demetrios Castrisos
Jun 21, 2024
SGT. Christopher Demetrios Castrisos, age 27, beloved son of Dr. James and Rhonda Castrisos, passed away on June 21, 2024.
Services in honor of Christopher will take place at 10:30 am, Tuesday, July 2 at St. George Orthodox Christian Cathedral. A graveside service with military honors will follow at 2:00 pm at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery in Winfield, Kansas.
Christopher was predeceased...
Ron Smith
Jun 21, 2024
Ronald Ray Smith, 61, passed away Friday, June 21, 2024, so it goes. Ron was a talented and well-known musician in the Wichita community. A private service celebrating Ron's life will be held. For details please contact the family. Ron is preceded in death by his father, Ray Smith. He is survived by his mother, Fern Smith; children, Naythan Smith,...
Jack Chism, Jr.
Jun 21, 2024
Friends called him “Don” and family called him “Donnie,” and in his 79 years of life he was known to fill a room with his personality. Born during WWII and with a father in the Army in Normandy, Don was born on October 5, 1944 in Wichita, Kansas but did not get to meet his Dad until September, 1945 when...
Abby Baker
Jun 18, 2024
Abby M. (List) Baker, 42, of Wichita went to Heaven on June 18, 2024, she passed peacefully with her family at her side.Abby was born on April 24, 1982 in Green Bay, WI. To Jay and Kim List. She graduated from West DePere High School in 2000. Abby was employed by Nox Numis Financial Planning for 13 years, most recently...