Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Feb 14, 2022

Joan Stromberg Ewy, 78, loving wife, mother, and grandmother (affectionately called Podie), died February 14, 2022. Joanie was born on November 14, 1943 to Woody and Marie (McCammon) Stromberg and was raised in Wichita, Kansas by her mom and beloved step-father, Russel Beatie.

Joanie met her sweetheart, Richard Ewy, while she was attending the University of Kansas...

Feb 14, 2022

Michael E. Covey, 68, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, Everett Covey and survived by his spouse, Miwako Fukuda; mother, Moya Bieker; stepson, Yasunari Fukuda; stepdaughter, Yuriko Fukuda (Brandon Diep); brothers, Marvin Covey (Gail) and Dwight Covey (Ronda); sister, Dwila Daubenspeck (Richard); grandchildren, Aina "Cynthia", Aiden, and Ailein; eleven nieces and...

Feb 12, 2022

Keith E. Seymour, 73, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022. Keith was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Clara Seymour and grandchildren, Kristopher DeForest, Jr. and Zoey Waters. Survivors include his wife, Celest Seymour; children, April Soendker, Courtney DeForest (Kriss), Chadwick O'Hara, Ritchie Gulledge, and Celestia Robbins; grandchildren, Bayleigh DeForest, Kason DeForest, Isaac Gulledge, Alex Gulledge, Grace...

Feb 12, 2022

Katy was born Katryn Ann Smith January 17, 1964 in Wichita, Kansas to David and Shirley Smith. The sixth of seven children and the baby of the family her first nine years, she often joked she was the favorite child.

Growing up, Katy lived in Kansas, California and all over the State of Alaska.

In...

Feb 12, 2022

Simeon Rollins Kelley, 76, retired USAF Master Sergant, retired US Post Office, former Fireman, Derby Volunteer Fire Department, Author and avid Photographer, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022. Simeon is survived by his wife, Sheila and his son, Michael J. Kelley and partner, Randy McDow and his son, Gary R. Kelley.

Feb 11, 2022

Doris Aileen (Gibson) Hus, 92, of Wichita, KS passed away Friday, February 11, 2022. She was born in Wichita, Kansas on May 25, 1929 to Horace James and Maggie (Case) Gibson. She was a graduate of Clearwater High School in May 1947 and entered the Wesley Hospital School of Nursing in September 1947. She graduated nursing school September 1,...

Feb 10, 2022

Barbara J. Ford-Buell of Wichita, KS, born May 1, 1946, died peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her family on February 10, 2022.

Barbara was originally from Newton, KS and worked as a Legal Assistant for Speir, Stroberg & Sizemore for over 25 years. Then she found her true love…Golf! Greg, her loving husband said he never...

Feb 10, 2022

William "Bill" Owen Roe, 92, National Window Cleaning owner, passed away on his birthday, Thursday, February 10, 2022. William was born February 10, 1930 in Perrin, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Roe and Amy Guy; wife, Claudene Roe; daughter, Donna Marie Roe; son-in-law, Mike Wilmott; brothers, Ernest and Richard Roe; sisters, Irene Matejka and...

Feb 10, 2022

Alfonso Coca, 53, Contractor, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022. Son of Geronimo Coca and Timotea Segura, Alfonso is survived by his wive Patricia; son, Alfonso, Jorge and Jesus Coca; daughters, Nancy and Karen Coca; brothers, Miguel Almanza and Geronimo Coca; sisters, Maria Luisa Almanza, Teresa Almanza ad Elizabeth Coca; and his grandchildren, Neomi, Elaina, Jesus, Tanya, Isaiah, Alondra,...

Feb 9, 2022

Mary Jane (Compton) Alloway, 100, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022. No Services. Mary Jane was born January 10, 1922, to the late Alison and Zama Compton of Milton, KS. On Feb. 11, 1939, she married Lawrence Alloway of Anness, KS. He preceded her in death in 1998. Also preceding her in death, granddaughter Michelle Wineger; brothers, Roy Harold,...

Feb 9, 2022

Joseph Lee Cross, 70, retired Star Lumber Co., passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022. Memorial service 2:00 Friday, Broadway Mortuary Chapel. He was preceded in death by his parents, LeRoy and Cora Mae Cross, Sr.; brother, Jeff Cross; 1 niece and 2 nephews. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Janice; daughter, Stacey (Rob) Highland; brothers, LeRoy (Margaret) Cross,...

Feb 9, 2022

Eugene (Gene) Thomas Schulte, 75, loving husband, father, and “Papa,” went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, February 9, 2022. He is survived by, the love of his life, his wife Lois (Jean) Schulte who he was married to for 55 years, son Matt Schulte (Carmen), daughter Tara Giebler (Andrew), and son Greg Schulte...

Feb 9, 2022

Nelda A. Brazill, 88, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022. Nelda was preceded in death by her husband, Willis “Bill” Brazill; parents, John and Margaret Gibbs; and sister, Marva S. Abbett. Survivors include her daughters, Nancy Reyes (Erasmo) and Rebecca Holleman (Bert); grandchildren, Chris Reyes, Francisca Long, Jennifer Ortiz, and Leslie Deerinwater; seven great-grandchildren and twelve great-great-grandchildren. Graveside Service,...

Feb 9, 2022

Jason Allen Lindsey, 18, Broadway Home Medical, Service Technician, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022. Jason formally attended Agape Boys Boarding School in Stockton, MO. Visitation 6-8:00pm, Tuesday, Funeral Service 1:30pm Wednesday, both at Broadway Mortuary. Survivors include his mother, Shannon Lindsey (Doug Stinson); grandparents, Mike Lindsey and Janice Moore; great-grandparents, Gerald Hughes; sister, Haily Lindsey; aunt, Amy Lindsey...

Feb 7, 2022

Peggy Switzer (Fogle) was born on October 1st, 1919 in Formoso, Kansas. She was lovingly raised by her aunt, Mary Louise Neff (Fogle) alongside her cousins Esther, Carl, Lois, and John, whom she adored and considered siblings.

In 1937, she married the love of her life, Leland Switzer, in Hoxie, Kansas. To this 73-year union, three sons...

Feb 7, 2022

Mary Sue McLeod Greenwood, age 88, passed away February 7, 2022, with family at her side. She was born in Banks, AR on April 29, 1933, to Jesse Malcolm McLeod and Bessie Hines McLeod, and was the youngest of eight children.

Mary attended twelve years of school in Banks, AR. Upon graduation from high school, she moved to...

Feb 6, 2022

Troy Dean Blanchard, 59, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, Lewis Blanchard and brother, Scott Blanchard. Survivors include his children, Airika Seamster, Cory Blanchard, Tyler Blanchard, and Dylan Blanchard; mother, Loretta Orindgreff; sister, Cindy Clark (Gary); and grandchildren, Kaiden, Kysen, Koen, Jett, and Nayve. A Celebration of Life Service will be...

Feb 6, 2022

Billy Joe Satterfield, 90, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00pm, Friday, February 11, at Broadway Mortuary. Funeral service at 10:30am, Saturday, February 12, at Calvary’s Rock Church. Interment will follow service at Resurrection Cemetery. Bill is preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen Satterfield; parents, George Henry and Ponola Satterfield; daughter, Linda Newman;...

Feb 5, 2022

Lottie Elizabeth Sandusky, precious one-year-old daughter, of Ethan and Margaret Sandusky, passed away in her sleep on Saturday, February 5, 2022, after a brief illness due to complications of the flu. She touched many lives with her joyful personality, was loved deeply by her family, and embraced by what has become a worldwide circle of friends.

Her older...

Feb 4, 2022

Haley Marie Powell ,19, passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022. A celebration of life will be at 10:30, Thursday, February 17, at Cozine Life Events Center. Haley is preceded in death by great-grandparents, Crescenio and Rosie Flores; and grandfather, Melvin Powell; aunt, Victoria Fields; and cousin, Kristen Turner. She is survived by her mother, Leslie (Adam Shumaker) Powell;...