Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Jan 28, 2023

Bill measured his life by his accomplishments; and there were many.  As a young man he earned his Eagle Scout Award and was among the first Scouts to work blazing trails at the Philmont Scout Ranch before the Ranch was open to Scouts.  He was also a veteran of World War II; he mustered out with the rank of 2nd...

Jan 26, 2023

 

Joy Johnson, 85, born to Sam and Juanita Gaskill of Lewis, KS, June 7, 1937.

 

Joy was a popular and successful Mortgage Banker in Wichita, KS, starting with Interstate Securities in 1957 followed by Wichita State Bank, Wheeler Kelly Hagney, Fourth National Bank, Bank IV and East Side Bank. She entered banking as a secretary and retired a...

Jan 26, 2023

Ian Caleb Escalante, 40, passed away January 26, 2023, in Falls Church, Virginia, where he has resided since 2013. He was born in Wichita, Kansas December 15, 1982, in Wichita, Kansas, to Nelson Escalante and Catherine Cowley. Ian will be remembered for his love of The Beatles, Alice in Wonderland, boxing, and the playing the bagpipes. He was known as...

Jan 24, 2023

Rick Wheeler passed away peacefully on January 24, 2023 at the age of 66.  Rick is survived by his devoted parents; Richard and Peggy Wheeler, his siblings:  Stephen Wheeler, Julie Lienhard, Karen Frye, and Jennifer Wheeler; his nieces:  Melissa Wheeler, Bridget Hightower (Tom), Hannah Lienhard, Samantha Rice (Colton), Madison Frye, and Kennedy Frye; his nephews: Joseph Lienhard (Tristin), Daniel Lienhard (Lucy), Tripp Morrison, Wheeler...

Jan 24, 2023

Mary worked for The Coleman Company in the blowmold department with plastics. After 25 years she went back to school for computer repair. Mary graduated from Butler Community Collage with her Associates Degree. Spent some time working for Dillons before finally retiring.

Mary was an outgoing and loving person. She enjoyed spending time with friends and family. Mary also enjoyed...

Jan 23, 2023

Jacqueline (“Jacque”) Naifeh Kouri fell asleep in the Lord in Wichita, Kansas on January 23, 2023.  Jacque was born in Bristow, Oklahoma on May 18, 1935.  Jacque, together with her parents Thomas and Lucille Naifeh, moved to Woodward, Oklahoma when Jacque was young and she graduated from Woodward High School.  She attended the University of Oklahoma and met the love...

Jan 23, 2023

Marjorie Jean Courter Marchand passed away January 23, 2023 at the age of 101 in Mulvane, KS. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Jean was born June 16, 1921 in Greenwood County, KS to Charles and Marian Courter and grew up on the family farm in Climax, KS along with her 2 younger brothers Clayton and...

Jan 21, 2023

Robert Braden, 71, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023. No services will be held at this time. Robert was preceded in death by his step-daughter, Ashley Heinzen and step-granddaughter, Orchid Heinzen. Survivors include his wife, Karla Braden; sons, Ryan Long and Erik Braden; daughter, Makala Braden; and grandchild, Fuscia Heinzen. Memorials to: Down Syndrome International. Share condolences at www.cozine.com. Arrangements...

Jan 20, 2023

Dale Allen Parker was born to Clarence and Lorene Schoeppel Parker on February 27, 1943 in Wichita, Kansas. Though he was born in Wichita, Dale was raised in Clearwater, Kansas. Upon graduating from Clearwater High School, Dale attended Friends University where he studied agriculture. After graduating from Friends, Dale stayed in the Clearwater area to farm for several years. After...

Jan 18, 2023

Mary Ama Dellor, 62, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023. Visitation will be from 1:00-5:00, Thursday, February 2, at Broadway Mortuary. Funeral service for Mary will be at 10:00am, Friday, February 3, at Eastminster Presbyterian Church. Burial will immediately follow the funeral service at Kechi Cemetery. Mary is survived by her loving husband, Dennis Adamah; sons, Humphrey Adamah, Jesse Adamah,...

Jan 16, 2023

MaeDean passed away peacefully at Sedgwick Plaza Assisted Living on Jan. 16, 2023. Open viewing 9-4:00pm, Thursday and Funeral Service 1:30 Friday, both at Broadway Mortuary. She is survived by her children Stanley (Joyce) Cochran and Teresa (Mike) Clark, 4 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 7 nieces and nephews. She was preceded by her husband, Harold Cochran; parents, Arthur and Mabel...

Jan 15, 2023

Melinda Paige McNaughten, 45, loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on January 15, 2023. A reception celebrating her life will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Saturday, January 28, at Crestview Country Club. Remarks will take place at 5:30 pm.

 

Mindy was born on September 11, 1977 in Wichita, Kansas, to Louis and Karen...

Jan 15, 2023

Carol E. Sullivan, 82, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023. Carol was retired from Cessna Aircraft and had worked there for 27 years. No Services will be held at this time. Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Oma White and son, Randy Sullivan. Survivors include her brothers, Charles White and Calvin White; also several nieces and...

Jan 13, 2023

Jan 13, 2023

Loretta Orindgreff, 85, passed away Friday, January 13, 2023. Visitation with family will be from 6:00-8:00pm, Monday, January 16, at Broadway Mortuary. Funeral service will be at 10:00am, Tuesday, January 17, at the Cozine Life Events Center. Burial will follow service at Resthaven Cemetery. Loretta is preceded in death by husband, Charles Orindgreff; father, Dee Fair; mother, Lillie Katherine Armstrong;...

Jan 12, 2023

Aaron Peter Livengood, 42, passed from this plane of existence on January 12, 2023. Aaron was the second, and final planned child of John and Maralyn Livengood. Some of you may know, Aaron was not last though, he was followed by a little brother- completing the “THREE BOYS!” that Justin, Aaron and Willie were called growing up. In 1998, Aaron...

Jan 11, 2023

Known throughout Wichita for her outgoing personality, love of life, and untiring acts of kindness, Betty Smith will be immensely missed by all who were blessed to know her.

 

The cement urn on South Fountain Street, which was donated by Betty and Shelby Smith, was decorated for holidays by Betty, who took on that project joyfully (as she did...

Jan 11, 2023

Alberta L. Sampson, 92, retired book cataloger at Haysville Community Library, passed away January 11, 2023. Visitation will be held from 9:30 am to 10:30 am, on Monday, January 16, at Haysville First Baptist Church. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 am on Monday, January 16, at Haysville First Baptist Church. 

 

Alberta was born on January 20,...

Jan 10, 2023

Filemon Rivera Gonzalez was born on March 21, 1952 in San Juan de los Lagos Jalisco to Rosa Gonzalez and Joaquin Rivera. He was known as "El tio." He had 7 siblings, Cesareo, Francisco, Pedro, Magdalena, Juan, Maria, and Martimiano. He married for the first time at the age of 17 with Elvira Franco with whom he had his first...

Jan 10, 2023

Charles Edwin "Ed" Bargdill Jr. (August 3, 1930 - January 10, 2023), USMC Korean War veteran, Retired Wichita Police Department Lieutenant, retired Boeing employee, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2023 at the age of 92. Survived by sons Randy (Victoria) and Brett (Carrie), 7 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, Charles E. (Sr.) and Marie Bargdill,...