Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Mar 12, 2021

Eduardo Vazquez, 28, passed away Friday, March 12, 2021. Visitation with family will be 4-8 pm, Wednesday, March 17, at Broadway Mortuary. He was preceded in death by grandfather, Rosendo Vasquez Flores. Survivors include his parents, Cuauthemoc Vasquez Vargas and Josefina Vasquez Lizalde; brothers, Gerardo Vazquez, Arturo Vazquez and Andres Vazquez; grandparents, Juana Lizalde Esparza, Rita Vargas Rosales and...

Mar 8, 2021

Wendell Olin Dodd, 86, retired welder, passed away Monday,March 8, 2021. A funeral service will be held at 10:00am on Thursday, March 11th at Broadway Mortuary. Burial will follow at Robbins Cemetery in Coffeyville, Kansas. Wendell is preceded In death by his parents, Homer and Dorothy Dodd and brother-in-law, Jack McCollum. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Lois;...

Mar 7, 2021

Aleah Averie Reyes, 5, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021. Visitation with family will be 6-8 pm, Friday, March 12 and Funeral Service will be 1:30 pm, Saturday, March 13, both at Broadway Mortuary. Burial to follow at Kechi Township Cemetery. Survivors include her parents, Omar Reyes and Nory Lam; grandparents, Alejandro Tolosa, Norma Reyes, Johnny Len Lam and Kristina...

Mar 7, 2021

Jerry "Big J" Dean Barngrover, 69, loving husband, father, and papa passed away March 7th 2021. He was the husband of Deb. They shared 49 years of marriage together. Born September 21st, 1951 in Topeka, Kansas. He was the third child of Glen and Claris Barngrover. Graduated from Topeka High School. Was in the drywall business for 38 years....

Mar 6, 2021

Darin Michael Sauer, age 44, passed away unexpectedly on the evening of March 6, 2021 in Fullerton, CA, where he lived for more than half his life.  He was born in Wichita, KS on February 27, 1977.

He is preceded in death by Grandpa and Grandma, Fred and Virginia Sauer; Grammie and Granddad, Donna and Lloyd Furr;...

Mar 6, 2021

Sibley, Gerry O., retired Executive VP with Eclipse, Inc., died Saturday, March 6th, 2021. A private burial will be held at Mount Hope Cemetery in Topeka, KS. Gerry was born on August 26, 1937 in McPherson, KS to Lorin and Prudence Sibley. He received his bachelor's degree and several master's degrees from Wichita State University, University of Kansas, The...

Mar 5, 2021

Shawnacee Latrease Daniels, 36, passed away Friday, March 5, 2021. Shawnacee was preceded in death by her mother, Penolia "Penny" Daniels and her brother, Johnny Dean. She is survived by her parents, Buster Daniels, Sr. and Karla Hayden; sons, Royce Timmons, Tylin Daniels, Isaiah Daniels and Raymond Richard, Jr.; brother, Buster "BJ" and Crystal Daniels, Jr. and sisters, Tiesha...

Mar 5, 2021

Donald M. James, Jr., 84, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family, on March 5, 2021. Don was a retired Meat Cutter. He owned and operated James Old Fashioned Meat Market until he sold the business in 1979. He leaves behind a son, Gary James (Sarah); mother-in-law, Marjorie Holler; a brother-in-law and sister-inlaw; six grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren....

Mar 3, 2021

Sherry Marie Arvidson, 56, born August 17, 1964 in Falls City, NE, passed away March 3, 2021 in Wichita, KS. Sherry was preceded in death by her fathers, Emery Brozek and Jesse Metzger and her grandparents. Survivors include her mother, Janet Metzger; her children, Brian Liles, Nicole and husband, Johnny Rowe and Chris and wife, Lorra Schmitz; sisters, Jessika...

Mar 3, 2021

Opal Joan Sinnes, 86, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021. Visitation with family will be 1-2 pm, Monday, March 8, at Broadway Mortuary, and Graveside Service immediately to follow at Greenwood Cemetery. She was preceded in death by parents, Ralph and Opal Melton; beloved husband, Phillip Sinnes; brothers, Mario, Robert, Victor, Roger and John Melton; sisters, Laura Fee and...

Mar 1, 2021

Charles Richard Douglas "Rick", 67, passed away Monday, March 1, 2021. Memorial Service will be 2:00 pm, Friday, March 12, at Broadway Mortuary. He was preceded in death by parents, Charles and Betty Douglas; and son, Charles Douglas. Survivors include sons, Joe Douglas, Timothy (Regina) Douglas and Jonah (Jessica) Douglas; daughters, Ardenia (Dwayne) Shaffer and  Angela (Tom) Scott; sisters, Charlotte Siegel,...

Mar 1, 2021

Cecil "Bud" Rogers, Jr., 90, passed away Monday, March 1, 2021. Cecil is survived by his wife of 70 years, Patti Rogers; children, Cynthia Clough (Pat), Greg Rogers (Becky), and Michael Rogers (Cindi); sister, Carol Wilson (Joe); 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. A son, Mark Alan Rogers, precedes him in death. There will be a Celebration of Life Service at...

Mar 1, 2021

Virginia Cromwell passed away at 94 years of age on Monday, March 1st, 2021. Virginia spent a vast majority of her career working as a loan officer for Southwest National Bank. During her career she also sat on the board of directors for Southwest National Bank. Virginia was also a proud member of Immanuel Baptist Church. She is preceded...

Feb 25, 2021

Conine, John F. Jr., 89, retired Dold Foods Truck Driver, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021. Graveside service 2:00pm, Monday, March 15, 2021, Kechi Township Cemetery. Preceded In death by his parents, Frank and Eileen Conine and brother, Ed, survivors include his wife of 68 years, Patricia; son, Allen (Michelle) Conine; daughter, Cheryl (John) Dwyer; sister, Nancy (Don) Kiker;...

Feb 25, 2021

Roberta Ellen McCormac, 93, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021. A visitation is scheduled from 1:00-2:00pm at Eastminster Presbyterian Church on Thursday, March 4th. Funeral service to follow the visitation at 2:00pm, also at Eastminster Presbyterian Church. Preceded In death by her husband, Chester McCormac;  parents, Everett and Josephine Parrish; son, Dr. Mervin McCormac and sister, Jeanine Stahly. Survivors...

Feb 22, 2021

Bradley Neil Sauder, 64, passed away, Monday, February 22nd, 2021. A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 25th from 6:00-8:00pm at Broadway Mortuary. A memorial service will be held at 10:00am, Friday, February 26th, at Ascension Lutheran Church. Masks will be available, if needed, at each event. If attending the memorial service it is asked that you park...

Feb 19, 2021

Marvin L. Schoonover, 69, loving husband, father, and Pa, passed away at his home in Park City, Kansas on February 19, 2021 surrounded by his family. A Memorial Service will be held 1:00 pm, Saturday, July 24th at the First Southern Baptist Church, 138 E. Kansas Ave., Arkansas City, KS. Graveside services with military honors will follow at Riverview Cemetery. ...

Feb 18, 2021

Les was a good man that always thought of others and enjoyed a life of service.  He was a Navy Corpsman serving with the 3rd Marine Division in Viet Nam.  He saw considerable combat in Viet Nam and was awarded numerous commendations and awards including the Purple Heart.  Unfortunately, it was this service that eventually took him away.  A...

Feb 17, 2021

David Lewis Smith, 68, retired self employed Plasterer, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021. He helped start Smith and Sons Plastering business with his father, and eventually his brothers joined the family business too. Their work was well known, landing them several high profile jobs over time. David is survived by his wife, Lorita Smith; daughter, Kacie Smith; step-son, Jesse Glaze (Kayzia); brothers, Larry...

Feb 16, 2021

Alta Florene Verlin, Alta was born to Willie and Alta Brockleman on December 27, 1933 in Neosho Rapids, KS.  They moved to Hartford, KS later in life. They moved from Hartford to Emporia, KS in 1948.  Alta attended Hartford and Emporia schools.  She graduated from high school in 1951. She worked at Fanestil Packing and IBP for 24 years. She was united...