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Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Daryl Hoffmann

Daryl Hoffmann

Dec 22, 2022

 

Daryl Ervin Hoffmann, 65, went home to Jesus, while holding hands of close family on Thursday, December 22, 2022. Memorial service will be at 11:00am, Wednesday, December 28, at First Missionary Church in Newton, Kansas. Daryl is preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Erna Hoffmann. He is survived by his wife, Reba Hoffmann; children, Jackie Denise (Jason)...

Norman Herrman

Norman Herrman

Dec 22, 2022

Norman Lee Herrman, 76, retired grocery store manager, went to be with his Savior and ultimately won his courageous, 22-year fight against Parkinson’s disease on Thursday, December 22, 2022. Norman enjoyed playing golf, fishing trips with family, and fiercely loved his children and grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6-8pm, Wednesday, December 28, at Broadway Mortuary. Funeral service at 10:00am, Thursday,...

Dwayne E. Edelman

Dwayne E. Edelman

Dec 19, 2022

Dwayne E. Edelman, 58, co-owner of Bar-Te & Associates, Inc., died December 19, 2022. A Remembrance Gathering will take place from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, on Wednesday, January 4, at the Cozine Life Events Center, 11500 E. 21st St. N.

 

Dwayne was preceded in death by his mother, Georgia Ann Edelman. He is survived by his wife,...

Ronald Harrison

Ronald Harrison

Dec 19, 2022

Ronald B. Harrison, 91, Westlake Ace Hardware Clerk, passed away Monday, December 19, 2022. Ronald was born October 17, 1931 to Arthur and Ethel Harrison who preceed him in death. A Celebration of Life Service will be 11:00am, Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at St. James Episcopal Church. Ronald is survived by his wife of 64 years, Marylee; her sons, Richard...

Thomas Powell Garretson

Thomas Powell Garretson

Dec 18, 2022

Thomas Powell Garretson (“G”, “G Mon”, “Moon”, “Mot”, Papa) passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022.

 

His passing comes at the end of a three-year fight with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Phillips Garretson & Nancy Powell Garretson. He is survived by his wife and college sweetheart, Carole B. Garretson; his children,...

Horacio De Luera Lopez

Horacio De Luera Lopez

Dec 18, 2022

 

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Horacio De Luera Lopez, 62, passed away in Wichita, Kansas on Sunday, December 18, 2022. He was born on May 29, 1960 in Zacatecas, Mexico to Julia Lopez Lara and Ruperto De Loera Salas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Maria Del Rosario Perez, and brother, Salvador De Loera. He leaves to cherish his...

Karen Houchens

Karen Houchens

Dec 15, 2022

Karen Marie Houchens, 80, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022. A service of remembrance will be held later in the spring. Details will be announced as they are determined. Karen is preceded in death by parents, Ernest and Ethel Nutt; husband, Melvin Houchens; and brothers, Harold Nutt, and Jerry Nutt. She is survived by her son, Bryan Houchens; daughter,...

David "Bebe" Martinez

David "Bebe" Martinez

Dec 13, 2022

David Anthony "Bebe" Martinez, 58, machinist, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. Visitation will be from 2:00-4:00pm, Sunday, December 18, at Broadway Mortuary. Graveside service at 2:00pm, Monday, December 19, at Greenwood Cemetery. David is preceded in death by his parents, Jesus B. Martinez Sr and Maria A. Martinez; twin brother, Richard D. Martinez; sister, Helen Martinez; and brother,...

Shirley (Arpke) Clapp

Shirley (Arpke) Clapp

Dec 10, 2022

Shirley (Arpke) Clapp, 90, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022. Private services will be held at a later date. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Clapp; parents, Albert and Cuba Arpke; siblings, Charles, Betty, Walter, Hazel, Joseph, and Marcia. She is survived by two sister-in-laws, Carol Arpke and Eileen Arpke. Share condolences at www.cozine.com. Arrangements by Cozine...

Brandon Koziar

Brandon Koziar

Dec 8, 2022

 

Brandon Michael Koziar, 18, Derby High School Senior, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2022. Brandon was born November 4, 2004, to Erica Koziar and James Koziar. He is also survived by his sister, Elise Koziar; grandparents, Richard and Shari Escher, Craig and Joanne Koziar, Barry Bunn; great-grandmothers, Sharon Argento and Sylvia Bunn; and aunts, Alicia Escher, Briana and husband...

Moises Delgado-Ledesma

Moises Delgado-Ledesma

Dec 5, 2022

Moises Delgado-Ledesma, 69, retired Wichita Sheet Metal Fork Lift Operator, passed away Monday, December 5, 2022. Moises was preceded in death by his parents, Moises and Carmen Delgado, his son, Francisco and daughter, Guadalupe Delgado. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Sara, his sons, Javier and wife, Silvia Delgado and Moises, III and wife, Isabel Delgado, daughters, Adriana Delgado...

Eva Nickell

Eva Nickell

Dec 5, 2022

Elizabeth Eva Nickell, 97, passed away Monday, December 5, 2022. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00pm, Thursday, December 8, at Broadway Mortuary. A graveside service celebrating Eva's life will be at 2:00pm, Friday, December 9, at Kechi Township Cemetery. Eva is preceded in death by her husband, Richard Nickell; parents, Arthur and Elizabeth Dearth; and daughter-in-law, Trudy Nickell. Survivors include her...

Susan Fisher

Susan Fisher

Dec 4, 2022

Susan René Fisher, 53, went home to be with her Lord on December 4, 2022. A service celebrating her life will be held at 2:00 pm, on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 in the chapel at First Church of the Nazarene.

 

Susan was born on January 25, 1969 to Judie and Larry Belew. She graduated from Wichita East High...

Ruth Elma Grady

Ruth Elma Grady

Dec 3, 2022

Ruth Elma Grady, 89, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Conrad and Laura Lavender; brother, John Wayne Lavender (Odetta); sister, Sara Faucette (Larry); and best friend, Patsy Kunkle. Survivors include her husband, Francis Lee Grady; children, Roger Grady (Theresa), Mindy Grady, Thomas Grady (Melba), Connie Grady, and Dale Grady (Jenelva); 11 grandchildren...

Jeffrey D. Drydale

Jeffrey D. Drydale

Dec 3, 2022

Jeffrey D. Drydale, 33, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022. Jeffrey was preceded in death by his grandparents, Dean and Betty Heiman and Joyce Drydale. Survivors include his wife, Debbie Drydale; son, Evan; parents, Douglas Drydale and Alicia Drydale; grandfather, Lloyd Drydale; sister, Marissa Wilmot (Brett); nephews, Lucas, Cooper, and Tanner; niece, Amaryllis; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Visitation with...

Shaunda Chang

Shaunda Chang

Nov 28, 2022

 

Shaunda Rachele Chang, 48, went on to her eternal home with our Lord Jesus on Monday, November 28, 2022. Celebration of life will be at 10:00am, Friday, December 9 at Central Christian Church. A reception will follow the service from 11:00am-1:00pm, also at Central Christian Church. Shaunda is preceded in death by her mother Diane Kuehn; grandparents Raymond and...

Anna Lee "Dee" Scholle

Anna Lee "Dee" Scholle

Nov 28, 2022

Anna Lee Scholle, 86, passed away on Nov. 28, 2022.  She was the daughter of Dr. H.L. Galloway and Elizabeth Galloway of Anthony, KS and the sister of Michael (Mari) Galloway.  She is survived by her daughters, Tiffany (Greg) Whisler and Nicole (Lee) Huffhines and her grandchildren, Quinn and Mason Lyles.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Joel...

Bernie Elrod

Bernie Elrod

Nov 27, 2022

DeHaven Bernerd "Bernie" Elrod, 93, retired St. Joseph Medical Center Computer Programmer, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022. Visitation 6-8:00pm, Thursday, Broadway Mortuary. Funeral Service 10:00am, Friday, Meridian Ave. Baptist Church, Wichita, KS. Bernie was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Elrod and his parents, Joseph and Irene Murphy and 1 great-grandchild. Survivors include his children, Cynthia (Garvin) DeShazer,...

Todd Wynn

Todd Wynn

Nov 27, 2022

Todd Alan Wynn, 58, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be at 1:00, Tuesday, December 6, at the Cozine Life Events Center. A small reception will follow the Celebration of Life.  

    Todd graduated from Wichita Heights High School, class of 1982. He was a caring son, loving father, supportive brother, and extraordinary...

Maria Avalos

Maria Avalos

Nov 26, 2022

Maria De Los Angeles Avalos, 84, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022. Viewing will be from 4:00-8:00, Wednesday, November 30, at Broadway Mortuary. Rosary will be at 9:30am, Thursday, December 1, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Mass will begin at 10:00am, Thursday, also at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Maria is preceded in death by her parents,...

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