Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas
Phil Neff
Dec 31, 2024
The year 2024 closed on a sad note with the passing of Phillip R. "Phil" Neff, 83, on December 31. Phil was one of Wichita's most active advocates and 40-year civic leader.
Phil passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family after a brief battle with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
Phil was born in 1941...
Mike Edwards
Dec 30, 2024
James Michael Edwards, 50, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Monday, December 30, 2024. Mike had a heart for agriculture, but spent the majority of his working career as a material handler for TMX Aerospace in Park City. Celebration of Life service will be at 11:00, Saturday, January 11, at Life Point Church in Valley Center. Mike is preceded...
Edward "Ed" Lambert, Jr.
Dec 28, 2024
Edward C. "Ed" Lambert, Jr. beloved husband went to be with the Lord on December 28, 2024.
Ed was born in Mendon, MO to Edward C. Lambert and Virginia Lee (Price) Lambert. He was the first of six boys born. Ed grew up and graduated high school in Rothville, MO in 1947. He was married and farmed in Missouri and Illinois...
Christel Weinmann
Dec 27, 2024
In Loving Memory of Christel Buhlinger Weinmann
October 21, 1934 – December 27, 2024
Christel Buhlinger Weinmann, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, was called to eternal life on December 27, 2024, at the age of 90. Born in Karlsruhe, Germany, on October 21, 1934, she was the cherished daughter of Otto and Freida Buhlinger and a devoted sister to her twin brothers,...
William L. Cozine
Dec 23, 2024
William L. “Bill” Cozine, 84, co-owner of Cozine Memorial Group, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2024.
Bill was born on April 28, 1940, in Wichita, Kansas. Early in his youth, he spent time between Wichita and Eagle Nest, New Mexico, where his parents operated the Laguna Vista Lodge during tourist season. It was in New Mexico that Bill was surrounded...
Richard A. "Dick" Morris, III
Dec 21, 2024
Richard "Dick" Albert Morris III was born on a day that comes around just once every four years-February 29, 1944. To his parents, Gladys (Jordan) and Richard Morris II, Dick brought an abundance of joy, laughter, and love.
From the start, Dick stood out, not for loud proclamations, but for a quiet resolve that shaped a life well-lived. His journey began...
Traci Brown
Dec 20, 2024
Traci Denise Brown, who touched the lives of everyone who had the privilege to know her. Born on October 5th, 1962, she lived a life of unwavering dedication and compassion until her passing on December 20th, 2024, at the age of 62. Though words may seem inadequate in truly capturing her essence, we have to celebrate her life's impact and...
Stanley D. McGee
Dec 19, 2024
Stanley Dean McGee, 84, of Wichita, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024. He was born November 21, 1940 in Sand Springs, Oklahoma. He attended school in Berryhill, OK, Miami, OK, and Tahlequah, OK. He also attended WSU where he obtained his Masters Degree in Administration.
He met his wife Dixie in the Summer of 1961. They were married two days...
Robert "Bob" Cooper
Dec 19, 2024
Robert Eugene Cooper, 81, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024. A visitation will be from 6:00-8:00pm, Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Broadway Mortuary. Graveside service will be held at El Paso Cemetery, located in Derby, Kansas at 1:00pm, Friday, December 27, 2024. Robert is preceded in death by his wife, Kim; parents, Bert and Mary Cooper; siblings, Roy Cooper, Leo...
Betty Roberts
Dec 19, 2024
Betty J. Roberts, 92, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024. Visitation with family will be 9:00am, Monday, December 23, with funeral services following at 10:00am, both at Glenn Park Christian Church. Burial will follow funeral service at approximately 12:30pm at Harper Cemetery in Harper, Kansas. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Ethel Eisenman; her loving husband...
Louise Ballinger
Dec 18, 2024
Louise Ballinger of Wichita died December 18,2024. She was born May 25, 1925 in Badin, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her husband Herbert Ballinger. She is survived by her son Dennis (Sally), grandsons John (Dawn) and Daniel (Tracy) and great granddaughter Louise Devon.
A retired teacher and an avid gardener she was a longtime member of The Hypatia...
Linda M. Palstring
Dec 18, 2024
Linda M. Palstring, 81, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. There will be no public services. Linda worked as a Cyto Technologist before retirement and thoroughly enjoyed photography, travel, and working in her home garden. She was preceded in death by her son, Monty Ester; parents, Noel and Edna Palstring; and three brothers. She is survived by her longtime...
Arlene M. Gleason
Dec 17, 2024
Arlene Gleason, 87, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. There will be a Celebration of Life Service at 1:30 pm, Monday, December 30th, at Cozine Life Events Center, 11500 E. 21st St. N. Arlene was preceded in death by her husband, Donald L. Gleason; daughter, Melva Graham; and her beloved dog, Buddy. She is survived by her children, Dale...
Gerard "Gary" Jaso, Sr.
Dec 17, 2024
Gerard "Gary" Jaso, Sr., 68, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Visitation with family, 2-4 pm Sunday, Dec. 22, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Rosary and Mass will take place at 12:30 pm and 1:00 pm, on Monday, Dec. 23, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 2351 N. Market St. Gary was preceded in death by...
Karen Crow
Dec 16, 2024
Karen Gwen (Bergschneider) Crow, age 84, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 16, 2024. She was born on June 25, 1940, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Oliver Bergschneider and Zola (Barksdale) Bergschneider. Karen grew up in Levasy, Missouri and graduated from Fort Osage High School in 1958. She attended Central Missouri State College, but needed to leave school...
Judith Lee Keene
Dec 15, 2024
Judith L. (Brown) Keene, affectionately known as Judy, passed away on December 15, 2024, at the age of 84. Born on July 8, 1940, in Pratt, Kansas, Judy lived a life filled with love, laughter, and an unwavering commitment to her family and profession. She was a proud graduate of Pratt High School and earned her nursing degree from the...
Cora "Marie" Hudson
Dec 14, 2024
Cora "Marie" Hudson, 91 of Wichita, KS received her Christmas wish to be home for Christmas with Herb and her Lord and Saviour on Saturday, December 14.She was born May 22, 1933 in Whitter, Arkansas. Dewayne and Mary Kessinger adopted her at the age of 5.Marie was proud to be a military wife for 21 years and learned to be...
Rose Kuhlman
Dec 13, 2024
Rose Marie Kuhlman, 88, passed away Friday, December 13, 2024. Rose spent her working career primarily as a caterer and restaurateur. She was most well-known as the creator and owner of both Scotch & Sirloin, and Mr. Dunderback's - Bavarian Pantry. Public viewing will be from 10:00am until noon on Monday, December 23, at the Cozine Life Events Center. Graveside...
Bailey Rushing
Dec 13, 2024
Bailey Michael Rushing, beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin, co-worker, and friend, passed away on December 13, 2024, at the age of 28. Born on February 20, 1996, Bailey was the cherished son of Mendy Hunt and Terry Rushing.
As the middle brother of two sisters, Bailey was a ribbon that kept his siblings together. He was a protector to his sisters,...
Dorothy "Dot" Shannon
Dec 10, 2024
Dorothy “Dot” Smith Shannon, 93, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2024. Dot was born in 1931 in Mobile, AL. She graduated from Murphy High School and attended Graceland College in 1949. In 1951, she married her college sweetheart.
Dot enthusiastically supported the Wichita Art Museum and Botanica the Wichita Gardens. In addition, she was a devout Christian. She was passionate...
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