Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Mar 27, 2023

Henry Hernandez, de 49 años, falleció el lunes 27 de marzo de 2023. El velorio será de 1:00 p. m. a 5:00 p. m. el domingo 2 de abril en el Cozine Life Events Center. El funeral será a las 10:00 am, el lunes 3 de abril, también en el Cozine Life Events Center. El entierro seguirá inmediatamente en Kensington...

Mar 26, 2023

Patricia Ann Little, 78, passed away March 26, 2023. Celebration of Life Service, 10:30 am, Thursday, March 30, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Committal Service will follow at 2 pm, Wichita Park Cemetery, 2500 N. Hillside.

Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, William Little; daughter, Patrice Rose Spratt; and parents, George and Betty Wilson. Survivors include her...

Mar 24, 2023

Janet Kay Burnah, 63, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023. A celebration of life reception will be from 1:00-3:00, Tuesday, April 4th, at the Cozine Life Events Center. Janet is preceded in death by father, Jimmie Dewey. She is survived by her loving husband, Michael Burnah; mother, Myrtle Dewey; son, Clayton (Mary) Burnah; daughter, Stephanie (David) Riddle; sister, Rhonda Conley;...

Mar 23, 2023

Susan Kay Robinson of Wichita, KS, passed away March 23, 2023.

Susan was born April 5, 1955, to Allen and Laura Lue (Martin) Fretz. She married Jim Robinson January 29, 1977. They divorced in 1980, and she married Vernon Larcom in 1981. Her only child, Scott Larcom, was born July 1, 1982, and he was the biggest joy of her...

Mar 23, 2023

Jennifer Nichole Douglas, beloved wife, mom, daughter, sister and friend, gentle teacher, peacemaker, and woman of faith is gone too soon. She was a light to all around her and could easily please her large family with her homemade goodies. She had a sweet spirit, loved unconditionally and brought joy to all who knew her. To know Jennifer was to...

Mar 20, 2023

Donald J. Ryel, 80, loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend died March 20 peacefully in his home.  Don was born July 4, 1942, to Archie and Anna Ryel in Caldwell, Kansas.   He grew up in Caldwell and loved playing sports including baseball, football, and basketball.  After graduating from Caldwell High School in 1960, Don attended the University of...

Mar 20, 2023

Adelina Garcia-Gonzalez, 90, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023. Rosary and Visitation, 4-8 pm, Monday, March 27, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Mass, Tuesday, March 28, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 2351 N. Market. Adelina was preceded in death by her husband, Gabriel Garcia; son, Manuel Garcia; sister, Amparo Gonzalez; and grandson, Daniel Garcia Flores. Survivors...

Mar 18, 2023

Stephen L. Lawson, 28, was born August 1st, 1994 in Wichita, Kansas. He passed away March 18th, 2023 from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident. Visitation from 2-4, Sunday, March 26, at Broadway Mortuary. Funeral service at 11:00am, Monday, March 27, also at Broadway Mortuary. Burial will follow at Noel Cemetery in Clearwater, Kansas. Stephen is preceded in death by...

Mar 18, 2023

Velma “Jean” Spalding, age 94, passed from this life to heaven on March 18, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband Leland Earl Spalding, her brother Robert Holland and by her parents, William and Mabel Holland.

 

She is survived by her daughters Rhonda (Jeff) Turner and Deanna Buford of Wichita, Kansas; brother Larry (Charlotte) Holland of Sublette...

Mar 18, 2023

 

Tamara Jo Fainter, 53, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023. Visitation will be 5-7pm, Wednesday, March 22, at Broadway Mortuary. Funeral service will be at 10:00am, Thursday, March 23, at Broadway Mortuary. Burial will follow funeral service at White Chapel Cemetery. Tammy is preceded in death by her father, Oscar Fainter. She is survived by mother, Marjorie Fainter; children,...

Mar 17, 2023

John Lewis Briggs, 86, passed away Friday, March 17, 2023. John was a long-time employee of Love Box Company. When not working, John enjoyed gardening, attending car shows, and wood working. Visitation for John will be Thursday, March 23, from 6-8pm, at Broadway Mortuary. Funeral service will be at 10:00am, Friday, March 24, also at Broadway Mortuary. Burial will follow...

Mar 16, 2023

Erma JoAnn “Jody” Drevets, 92, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 16, 2023.  She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-five years, Dr. Curtis Drevets, and survived by her brother Dr. Marion Hammarlund of Riverside, CA, and three sons, Dr. Wayne (Michele) of Rancho Santa Fe, CA; Dr. Douglas (Becky) of Edmond,...

Mar 16, 2023

Vicki Lynn Calvert, 66, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023. Vicki was preceded in death by her parents, Bobby and Janet Roberts and is survived by her husband, Benjamin "Andy" Calvert; daughter, Ronnie Gideon (Mike); son, Andrew Calvert (Michelle); brothers, Ricky Roberts (Patti) and Larry Roberts; and grandchildren, Nicholle Ward, Taylor Gideon, Hayley Gideon, Hannah Gideon, Madelyn Calvert, and Jacob...

Mar 15, 2023

On Wednesday, March 15, 2023, Theresa Rosemary Odiorne Radke died peacefully surrounded by family. She was born in Fort Madison, Iowa, Oct. 25, 1949, and moved to Wichita at the age of 3.

In her 73 years, Theresa taught her family many things. She warned of the dangers of eating leftovers after their third day, the advantages of an iron...

Mar 14, 2023

Ruben Fernandez, 51, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023, with his family by his side. Ruben was born and raised in San Antonio, TX. He met his wife, Memo, at Southwestern Assemblies of God College. They married and moved to Wichita, KS where they raised four beautiful children. Ruben loved the ocean, fishing, BBQing, and everything family. He also enjoyed...

Mar 14, 2023

Alan Kent Brown, 72, retired Starkey, Inc. employee, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023. Alan was born June 6, 1950 in Wellington, KS to Harold L. and Vida D. (Asper) Brown. Alan was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Larry Brown; and his sister-in-laws, Marsha Brown and Sharon Brown. Survivor include his brother, Terry Brown, Sr.; sister, Beverly...

Mar 13, 2023

Lynda Applegate, was born in Wichita, Kansas to Don and Emma Applegate.  She was found deceased in her home, on March 13, 2023.  Lynda was preceded in death by her husband, William Adams, her parents, her brothers Mel and Roger Applegate.  She is survived by her oldest brother, Warren and her sister, Brenda (Jeff) Granger.  She also leaves behind her...

Mar 13, 2023

Suzanne Cotton, 63, loving daughter, sister, and aunt, died March 13, 2023. Memorial service 3:00 pm, Monday, March 20, at Cozine Life Events Center. Suzanne was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Marcella Cotton. She is survived by her brother, Casey (Kelly) Cotton; nephews, James Cotton, Charles Cotton, John Cotton, and Larry Martin; and niece, Grace Martin.

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Mar 12, 2023

Harold Lloyd Kelly, 98, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023. Viewing hours will be from 1:00-8:00, Wednesday, March 15, at Broadway Mortuary. Funeral service will be at 9:30am, Thursday, March 16, at Broadway Mortuary. Harold is preceded in death by parents, Lester and Jennie Kelly; wife, Betty Kelly; siblings, Ray Kelly, Patricia Shoemaker, and James Kelly; and 2 grandchildren. He...

Mar 10, 2023