Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Sep 25, 2021

Janet Sue Cragun, 79, passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021. An open visitation will be held from 9:00-5:00 on Wednesday, September 29 at Broadway Mortuary. Graveside service will be at 3:00 on Thursday, September 30 at Walnut Hill Cemetery in Kingman, Kansas. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 on Saturday, October 2 at Hope Church in...

Sep 24, 2021

Vann, Janet Kay, 64, Lee Air Manager, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021. Visitation 2-4:00pm, Sunday, Funeral Service 1:00pm, Monday both at Broadway Mortuary. Preceded in death by her parents, Larry and Carol Sooby, survivors include her husband of 41 years, Gary; children, Joleen (Vann) Albright, Jesse Vann and Rachael (Craig) McFarland; brothers, Mark (Sally) Sooby, Doug (Barbara) Sooby, David (Teresa...

Sep 23, 2021

Bauman, Adam C., 49, Diesel Mechanic, Cummins Diesel, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021. Visitation 6-8:00pm, Thursday, Funeral Service 2:00pm, Friday both at Broadway Mortuary. Preceded in death by his parents, Bob Bauman and Curtis and Cheryl Kiekel, survivors include his sons, Jacob and Noah Bauman; daughters, Kelcey Pearce (Raymond Hernandez) and Destri (Justyn) Evans; 6 grandchildren and his...

Sep 22, 2021

James Lee Smith, 81, retired Master Gunnery Sgt., United States Marine Corps, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021. He was born and raised in Kansas before joining the military in 1958. He served his country proudly for 20 years and was a Vietnam War veteran. After retiring from the Marine Corps, he continued his career as an electronics technician...

Sep 22, 2021

José Manuel "Meño" Muñoz Soto, 40, falleció el miércoles, 22 de septiembre del 2021. Visitación con la familia será de 4-8 pm, el martes, 28 de septiembre en la Funeraria Broadway. El rezo del santo rosario será a las 9:30 am, el miércoles, 29 de septiembre, y la misa será a las 10 am, los dos en la Iglesia...

Sep 21, 2021

Geneva Mae Croney, 82, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Visitation with family will be 2-4 pm, Sunday, September 26, at Broadway Mortuary and Graveside Service will be 2 pm, Monday September 27, at Lakeview Cemetery. Geneva was preceded in death by parents, Herman and Ella Sullivan; beloved husband, Richard A. Croney; daughter, Teresa Croney; and brothers, Dwight Sullivan,...

Sep 20, 2021

Gertrude Ellen Mercer Moset, age 90, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2021, after a courageous journey through progressive dementia.  Gertrude was born September 5, 1931, in Tacoma, Washington, the youngest of six children, to Albert Alexander and Anna Rodgers Mercer.  She was a member of her high school tennis and fencing teams.  She discontinued college at San Jose...

Sep 18, 2021

The Reverend George William Wood passed away at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 18, 2021.  He was accompanied to the threshold of eternity by his five children as they surrounded him with love and prayer.  George was 90 years old and had been in home hospice care for a few months.  He lived a long and full life.

Sep 17, 2021

Richard Judson Peckham, 76, Adoption Attorney, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2021.

His love for the Lord was the foundation of his life. It was expressed in his love for his family and his service as an Elder, Bible teacher, church Trustee & President and Board member of the Pregnancy Crisis Center.

Richard served in the Army during...

Sep 17, 2021

Beverly Ann (Chaney) Spann was born to Al Chaney and Edris Morrison Chaney in Wichita, KS on October 22, 1937. She went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 17, 2021. Her early interests in life were her family, music, art and forming friendships. She attended Central College in McPherson, KS and finished her teaching degree at Greenville...

Sep 15, 2021

Frederick "Fred" H. Frazier, 85, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021 with Pat, his wife of 62 years, by his side. He was born to Carl and Lucille (Fish) Frazier on September 23, 1935 on the family farm, just south of Coldwater, Kansas. He grew up in this small farming town, alongside his 4 siblings: Denton; twin sister-Barbara Sue;...

Sep 13, 2021

Milton L. Myers, 92, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021. A memorial service will be held at 11:00, Tuesday, October 12 at Central Community Church Chapel. Milton is preceded in death by his parents, John and Esther Myers; brothers, Galen Myers, Wayne Myers, and Marvin (Millie and Pat) Myers. Survivors include his wife of 74 years, Dorothy Myers; daughters, Brenda...

Sep 13, 2021

Patsy Sue Powell, 73, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021. Patsy is preceded in death by her parents, Auden and Esther Powell and five brothers and sisters. Survivors include siblings, Mary Louise Powell Weber, Tony Ray Powell, Donna Powell Moody, and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family. Share condolences at www.cozine.com.

Sep 12, 2021

Roy Wesley Cooper, 73, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021. A visitation will be from 6:00-8:00pm, Monday, September 20, 2021 at Broadway Mortuary. Graveside service will be held at Hillcrest Cemetery, located 1.25 miles east of Rock Rd on 95th Street South in Derby, Kansas at 10:00, Tuesday, September 21. Roy is preceded in death by his parents, Bert...

Sep 11, 2021

Robert "Bob" J. Ritchey, 72, passed away, Saturday, September 11, 2021. An Air Force veteran, Bob was employed at Learjet for 39 years. Many of these years were spent as Leadman in the accessory overhaul department. Bob enjoyed volunteering his time with the Wichita Aero Club. Celebration of Life will be 10:30am, Saturday, November 6 at First Evangelical Free...

Sep 11, 2021

Wayne Adair Wentling, born October 5, 1959, died on Saturday, September 11, 2021. Wayne was born at St. Joseph Hospital in Wichita to Ralph Adair Wentling and Cathryn Louise Wentling, who preceded him in death. Wayne is survived by his wife Connie D. (Ellingson) Wentling and her son, Alex J. Burroughs, Wayne’s son Ian, his daughter Tasha, and his...

Sep 10, 2021

Stout, Sandra K. “Sandy”, 82, loving & devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, died September 10, 2021. A celebration of her life will take place at 10:00 am, Saturday, September 18, 2021, at First Evangelical Free Church.  Graveside service to be held Tuesday, September 21, 2021, 10:00am, at Wichita Park Cemetery.

Sandra Kay was born to Milton...

Sep 8, 2021

Verna M. Jones, 93, homemaker, passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Visitation 6-8:00pm, Monday, Broadway Mortuary. Graveside Service 10:30am, Tuesday, Greenwood Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband Kage Jones; parents, Thomas and Lois Daniels; granddaughter, Chelsi and great-granddaughter, Piper; 3 brothers and 1 sister. Survivors include her son, Jeff Jones; daughters, Sue Ann Jones; Beverly (David)...

Sep 7, 2021

Livingston, Matthew, 62, Prairie Lake Company owner, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021. Matthew designed and built his and Sherry’s home. He founded his company building custom boat docks. His hobbies and passions included music (heavy on the keyboard), snow skiing, boating, sailing, cycling, repair projects, traveling and was devoted to his extended family. Matthew did things before he...

Sep 5, 2021

Nicholas Muñoz, 81, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021. Nicholas is preceded in death by his mother, Juliana Valdez; sons, Nicholas Jr., and Tommy Pottorff; brother, Thomas Boren; and sisters, Rosie Ramirez, Mary, Gloria, and Luz; grandchildren, Emiliano Muñoz, and Aniyiah Saiz. Survivors include sister, Clara Segura; children, Julie Muñoz-Oshel, Angel (Shelia) Muñoz, Sylvia (Robert) Armstrong, and Frank (Stacy)...