Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Nov 4, 2021

Michael Eugene LeMasters, 73, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021, after an arduous battle with Parkinson’s disease. Funeral service will be at 2:00, Friday, November 12 at Cozine Life Event Center. Graveside service will be at 3:00, Friday, November 12 at Kechi Cemetery. Mike enjoyed motorcycle riding, photography, and Mexican food. Michael was preceded in death by his wife...

Nov 4, 2021

Raymond C. Poulson, aged 91, died November 4, 2021. Born in Philadelphia, PA., Ray graduated from Frankfort High School and then Philadelphia Main Bible Institute. He retired from the United States Air Force in January 31, 1973.

Active in many service organizations, Ray was best known for his service to Jesus through The Salvation Army as Sergeant...

Oct 30, 2021

Diego Antonio Benitez, 17, Wichita West High School Junior, passed away Saturday, October 30, 2021. Diego was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Lupe and Cecilia Torres and his great-uncle Tiburcio Hernandez and his brother, Carlos Benitez. Survivors include his mother, Erica Hernandez, his father, Daniel Benitez, grandparents, Oscar and Mary Hernandez, Teodoro and Maria Benitez, his brother, Felipe...

Oct 28, 2021

Charles Blackwell, 96, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021. Memorial service will be at 2:30, Saturday, November 6, at Broadway Mortuary in Wichita. Charles is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Maude Blackwell; and siblings, Robert Blackwell, Marjorie Hogan, and Mary Rhea. Survivors include wife, Doris Blackwell; children, Linda Collins, Jeff (Wendy) Blackwell, and Penny (Joe) Solomon;...

Oct 27, 2021

Robert E. Pedersen, 85, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife, Noretta Pedersen and parents, Einar and Cora Pedersen. Survivors include his children, Melanie Pedersen, Terra Pruitt (Mike), and William Pedersen (Tonni); sister, Jan Pedersen; grandchildren, Trevor, Mary, Jennifer, Heather, and Lisa; and great-grandchildren, Brodie, Emma, Blake, and Jocelyn. Family will hold...

Oct 27, 2021

Sanders, Charlotte, 90, retired Para Professional, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021. Visitation 5-7:00pm, Sunday, Broadway Mortuary. Rosary 10:00am with Mass 10:30am, Monday, both at St. Anne Catholic Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Arthur J. Sanders, survivors include her sons, Michael J., Stan (Lisa), and Terry (Robyn) Sanders; daughters, Mary Beth (Bob) McAllaster and Ann (Bobbie) Wortman;...

Oct 26, 2021

Pat A. Martin, 62, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Martin; daughter, Rhonda Rhett; parents, Lloyd and Lola Stroupe; and brother, Gene Stroupe. Survivors include her children, Ronnie Martin, Heather McIntire, Shila Groth (Bobby), Chad Martin, and Paul Lindman; brother, Bob Stroupe; 19 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great-grandchildren. Memorial...

Oct 25, 2021

Juana Rodríguez Gutiérrez, 73, falleció el lunes, 25 de octubre 2021. Visitacion con la familia sera de 5-8 pm, el miercoles, 3 de noviembre, y el rezo del santo rosario sera a las 7 pm, los dos en la capilla de la Funeraria Broadway. La misa sera a las 10 am, el jueves, 4 de noviembre en La Catedral...

Oct 25, 2021

Delmar A. Quade was born on October 17, 1933 to Albert Fred and Lillian Marie (Bersche) Quade in Blackwell, Oklahoma. He was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church, Blackwell on December 10, 1933 and was confirmed in Christ on March 30, 1947. He graduated from Blackwell High School in 1951. He attended Northern Oklahoma Junior College and graduated May 1953...

Oct 25, 2021

Tyson L. Miles, 35, of Wichita, claimed victory with his Lord & Savior on October 25, 2021. Tyson was born on April 2, 1986 to Kent Miles Sr. and Stephanie (Warner) Hill in Houston, Texas. Memorial Service will be 11:00 am, Friday, October 29, at Central Community Church. He was blessed through the years to be unconditionally loved and mentored...

Oct 24, 2021

Charles "Chuck" E. Porsch, 57, McConnell Air Force Base Inspector, Former Hawker Aircraft employee and owner of From That End to This CNC Shop, passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021. Chuck was preceded in death by his parents Paul and Kathleen Porsch and brother-in-law, Mike Miller. He is survived by his wife Maryann and his children, Nicklaus and Brenna Porsch. Survivors...

Oct 23, 2021

William "Bill" Roberts, 92, passed away at home surrounded by family, Saturday, October 23, 2021. Visitation with family will be at noon, Thursday, October 28, with funeral service following at 1:00pm, Thursday, October 28, both at Glenn Park Christian Church. Burial will follow funeral service at approximately 3:00pm at Harper Cemetery in Harper, Kansas. Bill was preceded in death...

Oct 22, 2021

Michael John Smith, 52, Kwik Kars Mechanic/Repo Man and former Over the Road Truck Driver, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021. Visitation with family 6-8:00pm, Thursday, October 28th, at Broadway Mortuary. Mike is survived by his wife, Laura; mother, Kathleen Smith; father, Dan Smith; children, Christopher Smith, Jarrod Jones, Jason (Jade) Jones, Shannon (Connor) Pike, Dakota (Melissa) Smith, Amber...

Oct 22, 2021

Michael D. Miller, 64, retired USPS Letter Carrier, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021. Rosary, 7:00pm, Wednesday, Funeral Service 10:30am, Thursday both at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Haysville, KS. Preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Alice Miller, survivors include his wife, Mary, of 20 years; son, Jordan (Gabrielle) Chavez; daughters, Shanty (Lupe) Cardenas, Venessa (Mark) Hallacy and...

Oct 17, 2021

Florine J. Corn, passed away in Bonita Springs, Florida peacefully on October 17, 2021, after several years battling Alzheimer’s disease. Graveside services will be held Saturday, October 23, 10:00 AM, at the Seltzer Cemetery in Wichita, Kansas. Florine was the daughter of Clarence and Lola Fern Lamb (deceased), and was raised in Wichita, Kansas. Florine (Jane) Corn met her...

Oct 16, 2021

Beth Ann Garth, 77, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021. A visitation will be from 6:00-8:00pm, Wednesday, October 20, at Broadway Mortuary in Wichita, KS. Funeral service will be held at 11:00, Thursday, October 21, at Summit Church, burial to follow at Kensington Gardens, both in Wichita, KS. Beth is preceded in death by her husband, Lendel Garth; and...

Oct 14, 2021

Constance "Gwen" Lewis, 63, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021. Memorial Service will be 2:00 pm, Saturday, October 23, at Broadway Mortuary Chapel. She was preceded in death by her significant other, Larry Wood. Survivors include her mother, Lavern Profetta; daughter, Christi Anderson; daughter-in-law, Brianna Anderson; brother, Harry Lewis; sister-in-law, Merlyn Lewis; sister, Linda Moore; and numerous dear friends. Services...

Oct 11, 2021

William Scott Reed, 59, loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend, passed away October 11, 2021. A celebration of Scott’s life will be held at 1:30pm, Thursday, October 21, at Pathway Church.

Scott was born on March 18, 1962, in Wichita, Kansas to John and Lee Reed. Scott graduated from Southeast high school in 1978, where...

Oct 11, 2021

Larry Lee Wierwile, 46, passed away peacefully on Monday October 11, 2021 with his mother and sister at his side. We think he did this to avoid having to pay taxes, his medical bills and to find a comfortable bed that he actually liked.

Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, November 13th, 11am, at...

Oct 10, 2021

Kessler, Wayne J., 83, Beloved Husband, Father and retired Boeing Sheet Metal Mechanic, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021. Memorial Service 3:00 Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, Broadway Mortuary. He was preceded in death by his wife, Veva; and siblings, Donald Kessler, Wynona Carrell, Laura Swaim and Marjorie Martin. Survivors include, daughter, Carrie Kessler (Patrick); son, Matt (April) Kessler; sister,...