James Ladage
May 15, 2022
Ladage, James “Jim” David, age 79, of Wichita Kansas, passed away on May 15th at Wesley Medical Center.
Visitation for friends and family will be Thursday May 19th from 6-8pm. Funeral services will be held Friday May 20th at 10am. Both will be held at the Cozine Life Events Center 11500 E. 21st Street N. with Pastor...
Harvey Miller
May 14, 2022
Early evening of May 1, 2022, he took a final stroll through the paths he'd created and enjoyed, around his property, Sweet Rockets in full bloom. May 14, my heart believes he traveled those same paths home where, those that loved him first, were waiting.
The world will remember him as Harvey L. Miller, the son of...
Helen Finley
May 12, 2022
Helen Louise Blasena Coyer Finley died Thursday, May 12, 2022 after a long illness. She was 87 years of age. She was born to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Blasena, who lived in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. She grew up in Wheat Bear and graduated from high school there. Her father died just before her graduation. She then...
William Murphy
May 12, 2022
William Joseph "Bill" Murphy, 90, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2022. Bill was preceded in death by parents, Charles and Ola Murphy; daughters, Kelly Murphy and Kimberly Murphy; grandson, Jason D. Murphy; sister, Janelle Mikes, and brother, George Franklin Murphy. Survivors include his son, John Murphy; seven grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Visitation with family will be held...
Donald Birk
May 7, 2022
Donald G. Birk, 62, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022. No services to be held. Donald is survived by his wife, Mary Birk; brothers, Ross Lindgren and Craig Birk; niece, Jennifer Welch; and nephew, Daniel Welch. Share condolences at www.cozine.com. Arrangements by Broadway Mortuary.
Justice DeLaRosa
May 7, 2022
Justice R. DeLaRosa, born on November 24, 1998, died unexpectedly at home on May 7, 2022. A Celebration of Life Service has been held by family. He is survived by his mother, Hilari DeLaRosa; father, Ramon DeLaRosa III; siblings, Xavier DeLaRosa, Sebastian DeLaRosa, and Valencia DeLaRosa. He will be missed. Cards and condolences can be sent to the DeLaRosa family,...
Betty Schaar
May 4, 2022
Betty A. Schaar, 97, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Freddie Schaar; parents, Earl and Avis Johnson; and sister, Nancy Gustavson. Survivors include her children, Donna Meier (Kenny), Sheri Fisher (Daniel), and Kevin Schaar; brother, Doug Milliken; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Visitation with family, 6-8 pm, Tuesday, May 10, and Celebration of Life...
Arlyn Young
May 4, 2022
Arlyn Wayne Young, 95, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Visitation with family will be Monday, May 9, from 4-6pm at Mosaic Life Church located at 3245 S. Exposition St. in Wichita. Graveside service will be Tuesday, May 10, at 1:00pm at White Chapel Cemetery, located at 1806 N. Oliver Ave. in Wichita. Arlyn is preceded in death...
Bert Chrisinger
May 2, 2022
Bert Chrisinger, 86, passed away Monday evening surrounded by family. He was born to Leland and Dorothy Chrisinger in Glenwood, Iowa. He served in the Iowa National Guard and later in the U.S. Air Force. He loved his family and since youth, he enjoyed both Midget and Sprint Car races. In 1958, he married Judith Kier and they had...
Thanh Ho
Apr 30, 2022
Thanh Van Ho, 68, passed away on April 30, 2022. He was born in Da Nang, Vietnam on October 9, 1953 as the 8th child of 9 in the family.
Since emigrating from Vietnam in the 70s, fleeing the Vietnam War, Thanh found work in various cities and eventually landed in Wichita, KS. There, he met Thuy...
Mary Claassen
Apr 29, 2022
Mary passed away April 29, 2022 in Flower Mound, Texas just 10 days after her 90th birthday. She was born April 19, 1932 in Springfield, Missouri to Paul Hamilton and Mavis Gates Hamilton. She was later blessed with four brothers. They lived on a farm, but she was very much a "city girl." She was a majorette at Strafford...
Juanita Johnson
Apr 24, 2022
Juanita M. Johnson, age 86, was born September 7, 1935 and passed away April 24, 2022. Juanita was known for making the best cakes in town, her undeniable generosity, and her fierce love for her family. After losing her husband in March, she joins him now, and they will celebrate their 70th anniversary together on July 4th, 2022. During...
Sharon Boothe
Apr 21, 2022
Sharon Lee Boothe, 74, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022. Sharon was preceded in death by her husband, James Boothe; parents, Floyd and Bessie Willis; brother, Frankie Dean Willis; and sister, Guida Caroline Willis. Survivors include her son, Gregg Boothe and wife, Madilyn; sister, Beverley Evans; grandchildren, Geremy St. James, Megan Norman, Vail Walker, Lauren Boothe, Rachel Lynch, Nicholas...
Aaron Schiffelbein
Apr 20, 2022
Aaron Daniel Schiffelbein, 47, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. Visitation will be 6-8pm, Monday, April 25 at Cozine Life Events Center, 11500 E. 21st St. N., Wichita, KS 67206. Celebration of life will be at 10:00am, Tuesday, April 26 at Cozine Life Events Center. Memorial service will be at 10:30am, Monday, May 2, at Cornerstone Church in...
Philip Schmidt
Apr 19, 2022
Philip Ray Schmidt, 61, Carpenter and past member of the Carpenter's Union, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Laurence and Beatrice Schmidt; brother, Jeffrey Schmidt; brother-in-law, Carl Lambert; and stepson, Logan Befort. Survivors include his siblings, Gary Schmidt (Billye), Connie Cabala (Fred), Charles Schmidt (Terry), Charlotte Lambert, and sister-in-law, Beth Schmidt; longtime...
Judy Higley
Apr 16, 2022
Judy Ellen Higley, 73, retired Raytheon Aircraft Parts Puller, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Ruby Mayden, her brother, Lee Webb and her grandson, Bryan. Survivors include her sons, Sean and wife Candy, Higley and Tim Higley...
Kleo Coyote
Apr 16, 2022
Kleo L. Coyote, 40, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022. Family will hold a Celebration of Life Service at a later time. kleo was preceded in death by grandfather, Jimmie S. Coyote; nephew, Jimmy Shopteese; and uncle, Lane Coyote. Survivors include his mother, Louise Coyote; father, Dennis Shopteese; siblings, Michael Coyote, Nehemiah Shopteese, Katherine Coyote, and Lindsey Coyote; aunt,...
Martin Smith
Apr 15, 2022
Martin Eldon Smith Martin was born November 18, 1931, in Chanute, KS, to Donavan Wise Smith and Elfleda Belle (Daggett) Smith. He passed away on April 15th at the age of 90. He was married in 1960 to Barbara Ann Glenn at Westside Evangelical United Brethren Church in Wichita, KS. Martin was preceded in death by his beloved wife...
Johny "JB" Bair
Apr 14, 2022
Mr. Johny “JB” Everett Bair
September 19, 1961 – April 14, 2022 Mr. Johny “JB” Bair, who has been a resident of Kansas the past forty years, having lived the greater part of that time near Wichita, in Valley Center, Kansas has journeyed to his Lord and Savior.
Mr. Bair was born in Künzelsau, West...
Terry Whyte
Apr 13, 2022
Terry Patrick Whyte, 83, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, moved on to his next adventure on April 13, 2022. Private family services will be held.
Terry was born in Biercrest, Saskatchewan, Canada. He attended the University of Florida and the University of Tampa, graduating with a Bachelor’s of Science in Agriculture. He had numerous hobbies which included...