Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Nov 1, 2022

Pam Ann Porter, age 67, of Valley Center, KS, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Pam was born December 20, 1954 in Wichita, Kansas, to Everett Eugene and Georgina Ruth (Johnson) Mulkey. The family moved to Derby, Kansas and Pam graduated from Derby High School in 1972. Pam attended Wichita State University where she met and married Michael C. Porter on March 23, 1974. They...

Oct 29, 2022

John Wayne Robinson, 66, of Ness City, Kansas passed away Saturday, October 29, after a short illness.  He was born in Lacrosse, Kansas, the son of Josephine and Ronald Robinson of Ness City.  He grew up living on a farm Southeast of Ness City with his family.

John graduated from Ness City High School in 1974. He...

Oct 29, 2022

Frances Dee Sutton, 75, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2022. Frances was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Evelyn Sutton. Survivors include her sister, Ann Dunham of Prairie Grove, Arkansas; nephews, Steve Dunham of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, and Keith (Wendy) Dunham of Honeyville, Utah; great-nieces, Raimey (Mike) Escoto, and Krista (David) Marshall; and great-great-nieces and nephews, Adelynn...

Oct 28, 2022

Donald Leon Livengood, 88, passed away Friday, October 28, 2022. Viewing hours 5-7:00pm, Wednesday, Broadway Mortuary. Celebration of Life service, 10:00am, Thursday, First Church of the Nazarene. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Livengood; parents, Cecil and Vivian Livengood; daughter, Donna Livengood; brother, Eugene Livengood and sister, Bonnie Laflin. Survivors include sons, David Livengood, and DeWayne...

Oct 24, 2022

Marvel Joyce May (née Kalbfleisch), 92, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022 in Wichita, Kansas. She was a Valentine’s baby, born February 14, 1930, in Caldwell, Kansas to John Kalbfleisch and Mabel Kalbfleisch(Grove).

Marvel’s mother passed away when she was just five years old, but she was lovingly raised by her father and big sister. Her...

Oct 22, 2022

Donna June Wolfe, 96, born June 7, 1926 in Wichita, KS, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Maria Court Assisted Living, Mulvane, KS. Donna retired from Boulevard State Bank as a Proof Operator/Supervisor. Funeral service 10:30am, Wednesday, Broadway Mortuary Chapel. Burial will follow at White Chapel Cemetery. On September 8, 1946 she married Leo E. Wolfe, who passed...

Oct 21, 2022

Sharon K. Lessig, went to be with the Lord on October 21, 2022.  She was born on October 16, 1956 in Wichita, Kansas. She leaves behind her husband of 29 years, Dale D. Lessig, brother Roger Wycoff and sister-in-law Sandy.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Pauline Wycoff.  Sharon was an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner of...

Oct 21, 2022

Annita Louise Black - March 11, 1955 - October 21, 2022 - Wichita, Kansas Annita Black achieved the ultimate victory when she went home to be with the Lord on October 21, 2022. Annita was one of seven children. Their father, David Cooper, taught her his trade as an automotive painter and she worked alongside him for a number...

Oct 20, 2022

Shirley Ann Brown went peacefully to her heavenly home on Thursday, October 20, 2022.  She was born on February 5, 1930, in Wichita, Kansas to Henry Buck, Jr and Grace Helen Buck (Kellogg).  Shirley is survived by her son, Robert L. Carpenter, Jr., and his wife Rebecca L. Carpenter, her daughter, Ann M. Curtright, and her husband Chris A. Curtright, as well...

Oct 20, 2022

Curtis L. Newby, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Brother, leaves behind his wife of 62 years, Grace; his two daughters Dedra and Dana; his grandson Aidan, and sister Martha. He was preceded in death by his parents Bliss and Ruth.

Curtis’ life of 83 years entailed many unique professions including city planner for Wichita; associate pastor; musician, and fine artist.

Oct 19, 2022

Carol Ellen Borgess Kuhns was born September 28, 1938, in El Paso, Texas to Thomas Edward and Ellen Brient Borges. She had one sister, Ann Borges Eubanks, of Houston, Texas. Growing up in El Paso she was surrounded by a loving family and many friends, especially those at First Church of the Nazarene, where she was a member. Her...

Oct 18, 2022

Judy Dold Higdon, painter and teacher, and most of all self-described “professional mother”, died Tuesday, October 18, at age 85.

A lifelong resident of Wichita, Judy attended the University of Arizona, Wichita State University, and University of Kansas, where she graduated in 1958 with a degree in elementary education.  She was a member of Pi Beta Phi...

Oct 16, 2022

April Therese Hodge (Nusse), 75, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2022 at St Francis Hospital. April Nusse was born December 29, 1946 in Leadville, Colorado, the daughter of Francis “Fritz” Joseph and Mary Louise Nusse. She moved to Wichita at a young age and graduated from East High School in 1965.

April loved to work with horses,...

Oct 15, 2022

Mark Allen Esteb, 69, went to be with the Lord Saturday, October 15, 2022. Visitation with family will be held from 6-8 pm, Tuesday, Oct. 18, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Celebration of Life Service, 10:30 am, Wednesday, Oct. 19, at Berean Assembly, 1215 W. Carey Lane, Wichita. Mark was preceded in death by his father, Harold Goburn...

Oct 15, 2022

Larry Dean Wise (65) passed away October 15, 2022 in Wichita, Ks after a very hard and tough fight with cancer. Even though the battle was hard, Larry did not waver to live life to the fullest until the end. Larry was born February 27, 1957 in Wichita. He is preceded in death by his father, Bob Wise, daughter,...

Oct 12, 2022

Marc Anthony Polk passed away 10/12/2022. He was born at Loring Air Force Base, Maine on 03/14/1985. Throughout his childhood, he and his family lived a military life, traveling across America from base to base. Eventually, they settled in Wichita, Kansas. Marc graduated from Derby High School and attended Wichita State University with hopes of obtaining a degree in...

Oct 12, 2022

Katherine Elizabeth White Goree died on October 12, 2022. Kathy was 52 years old. She is survived by her children, Charles Thomas Goree and Addison Gray Goree.  She is also survived by her parents, Thomas White Sr. and  his wife Teresa and Sharon White Gruber and her husband J Richard Gruber.  Other survivors include her brothers, Thomas White, Jr and Andrew White and his...

Oct 12, 2022

Alice Louise Gates, 87, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2022. A memorial service celebrating Louise's life will be at 2:00, Saturday, October 22, at Broadway Mortuary. Louise is preceded in death by her parents, Karl and Elizabeth Crawford; and sister, Corinne Crawford. She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, William "Bill" Gates; daughters, Cynthia (Lawrence) Duty,...

Oct 11, 2022

Diane Wallis, 78, Servant of the Lord, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022. Funeral service 1:30 Friday, First Pentecostal Church, Wichita, KS. Diane was preceded in death by her husband Bud Wallis, her parents, Oval and Esther Belle Booze, sons, Buddy Wallis and Darren Wallis, Sr and grandson, Eric Wallis. Survivors include her daughter, Cindy and husband, Tim Glasscock;...

Oct 10, 2022

Michael Lee Tuttle, 82, passed away Monday, October 10, 2022. A private family gathering will be held at a later date. He worked as an aeronautical engineer for General Electric for 35 yrs at the Lynn MA. Strother Field in  Ark City, KS, and Tinker AFB in Oklahoma City OK. facilities. He was a former resident of Ipswich, MA,...