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Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Sharon L. Mitchell

Sharon L. Mitchell

Mar 9, 2023

Sharon L. Mitchell, 74, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, James J. Mitchell; father, Robert Connelly; and sister, Joyce Aguilar. Sharon is survived by her children, Michelle Romo (Raphael), Bradley LeClair (Colleen Quinn), and Tony Mitchell (April); sisters, Laura Ackerman (Michael) and Tracy Faucett (Rick); grandchildren, Samantha Romo, Anthony Mitchell, Alexander Mitchell,...

Joyce Elaine Determann

Joyce Elaine Determann

Mar 7, 2023

Joyce (Williams) Determann, 76, of Wichita, started the next step of her journey on March 7, 2023. Celebration of Life Service, 1:30 pm, Friday, April 7, at Cozine Life Events Center, 11500 E. 21st St. N. She was born October 1, 1946 in Benton County Missouri to Robert and Mary (Means) Williams, and graduated from Leeton High School. In 1964,...

Quincey E. Barnard, III

Quincey E. Barnard, III

Mar 7, 2023

The gates of heaven were opened for Quincey as he laid aside his earthly body. In that one moment of transition from this life into the greater life of experiencing heaven and the beauty of our Lord, Quincey received the reward of Christ’s suffering and the conclusion of his suffering. Heaven's gain is truly earth's loss. We have lost a...

Martha Samples

Martha Samples

Mar 4, 2023

Martha Y. Samples, 45, Passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023. Martha was born January 3, 1978 in Salina, KS to James "Jim" and Paula Samples. Martha was preceded in death by her daughter, Raven Samples; grandparents, Eugene and Connie Samples and Willie and Maxine Sisson; her uncle David L. Samples also preceded her in death. Survivors include her parents, Jim...

Jonnie O. Morrill

Jonnie O. Morrill

Mar 3, 2023

Jonnie O. Morrill, 101, passed away Friday, March 3, 2023. Jonnie was preceded in death by her first and second husbands, Dock Treadwell and Francis Morrill; daughter, Phyllis Norwood Kissinger; and son, Benny Treadwell. Survivors include her son, Tony Treadwell (Audrey); daughter, Linneda Pophin (Mickey); sister, Eva Cooper; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life Service will...

Jason Houdyshell

Jason Houdyshell

Mar 3, 2023

 

Jason P. Houdyshell

December 20, 1981 – March 3, 2023

Jason Paul Houdyshell, 41, passed away on March 3, 2023 at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas. He was born in Wichita, Kansas to Larry Houdyshell and Carol Funk Houdyshell and was the 3rd of three children. His brothers were Aaron and Derek Houdyshell. Jason attended...

Peter Kurbanick

Peter Kurbanick

Mar 2, 2023

Peter Kurbanick, 93, passed away March 2, 2023 in Wichita, KS. Peter served honorably as a Private First Class (PFC) in the United States Army. He was a bugler from September of 1946 to February of 1948, qualifying as a sharpshooter with the M1 Carbine and earning the World War II Victory Medal. He leaves behind his wife, Gloria and...

Norman Razook

Norman Razook

Mar 2, 2023

Norman Joseph Razook was born in St. Joseph, Missouri in 1940. He was the son of Joe & Yvonne Razook. He attended St. Francis Xavier grade school and graduated from Christian Brothers High School in 1958. He attended college at Wichita State University. After college, he joined the United States Army and was stationed in Fort Hood, Texas. Norman built a life...

Francis E. "Gene" Huffmier

Francis E. "Gene" Huffmier

Mar 1, 2023

Francis Eugene (Gene) was born July 31, 1933 in Irving, Kansas. The 3rd son of Ralph Francis Huffmier and Mary Ruth Turley Huffmier. When Gene was 4 years old, mother and boys moved to Salina, Kansas where they stayed for several years. While there they attended Salina Bible Church.

When Gene was 8 years old he asked Jesus Christ to...

Ana Ascencio

Ana Ascencio

Feb 28, 2023

Ana Ascencio, 14, East High Freshman, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Ana was born June 2, 2008 in San Bernardino, CA to Abraham Ascencio and Maricela Reynaga, both of whom survive her. Ana is also survived by her grandmothers, Celia Reynaga and Alicia Ascencio; her brother, Abraham Ascencio, Jr. and her sisters, Aleydis Ascencio and Ariadna Ascencio. Her grandfathers,...

Boyce Cooper

Boyce Cooper

Feb 28, 2023

Boyce Dale Cooper, 65, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Graveside service will be at 12:00pm, Tuesday, March 7, at White Chapel Cemetery. Boyce is preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Wilma Cooper. He is survived by brother, Jerry Cooper; sister, Brenda (Arron Whetstine) Cooper; step-daughter, Misty (Chauncey) Blanton; niece, Cassie Williams; and nephews, Jake Archuleta, and...

Barbara Kubik Rich

Barbara Kubik Rich

Feb 28, 2023

Barbara Jean Rich went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, February 28.

She was born on August 20, 1932, in Martinsville, Va. to William and Iva Dell (Rutledge) Eanes. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 23 years, David Kubik; son, William Rutledge Kubik; son-in-law, Mike Evert; husband of 34-1/2 years,...

Franklin C. "Frank" Bergquist

Franklin C. "Frank" Bergquist

Feb 26, 2023

Franklin C. "Frank" Bergquist, 83, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023. Frank was a retired Sgt. First Class in the United States Army. He was the CEO of DAV Thrift stores for over twenty years, and also headed up Operation Stand Down to benefit homeless veterans. In his leisure, he was an avid reader and collector of books as well...

Thane E. Chastain

Thane E. Chastain

Feb 25, 2023

Thane E. Chastain, 62, devoted son, brother, uncle, mentor, leader, friend, and dog-owner was born on August 27, 1960, and passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023.  

 

Visitation with friends and family will be from 6:00-8:00 pm on Friday, March 3, at the Cozine Life Events Center, 11500 E. 21st St. N., and a Celebration of Life Service...

Virginia Roberts

Virginia Roberts

Feb 24, 2023

Virginia Sue (Norton) Roberts, age 77, died in Wichita, Kansas on February 24th of natural causes.  She was born on May 20, 1945 in Hood River, Oregon to Porter and Hazel Norton.  The family relocated to Colton, Oregon when she was a baby. Her parents built the Colton Café.  Virginia remained in Colton most of her life, working for the Colton...

Gregory A. "Greg" Simons

Gregory A. "Greg" Simons

Feb 24, 2023

Gregory A. "Greg" Simons, 63, passed away Friday, February 24, 2023. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2 pm, Thursday, March 2, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Greg was preceded in death by his mother, Maxine Calvin and is survived by his wife, Vickie Mitchell Simons; children, Gregory A. Simons, Jr., Sarah Rivera (Adam), Rebecca Akins...

Caroline "Carol" Farha

Caroline "Carol" Farha

Feb 24, 2023

Caroline "Carol" Farha, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and retired Gifted Facilitator, was born on July 23, 1938 and passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023.

Visitation will be from 2:00-4:00pm, Sunday, February 26, at the Cozine Life Events Center, 11500 E. 21st St. N.  Trisagion and Funeral Services will be held at 7:00 pm, Tuesday, February 28, at St. George...

Aly Ell Coltrain

Aly Ell Coltrain

Feb 22, 2023

Aly Ell Coltrain, precious daughter of Tim and Ashlee Coltrain, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Private family graveside services will be held. She is survived by her parents and brother, Ty Coltrain. Share condolences at www.cozine.com. Services by Cozine Memorial Group-Cozine Life Events Center.

Eleanor Rankin

Eleanor Rankin

Feb 22, 2023

Eleanor M. Oakley Rankin, 84, retired Tupperware Manager, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023 surrounded by loved ones. Eleanor was born October 3, 1938 in Santa Fe, NM to Wilbur and Ellen Gillett who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband Darrell Oakley, Sr., her son, Nathan Oakley, her foster parents, John and Grace...

Bernice Howes

Bernice Howes

Feb 20, 2023

Bernice Howes, 101, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2023, in Wichita, KS. Bernice was born on April 1, 1921 to Frank and Beulah Page in Coalinga, CA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Howes and sister, Bonnie Page.

She leaves behind her children, William Howes (Joan) of Lincoln, CA, Robert Howes (Heidi) of Gardnerville, NV,...

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