Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Feb 16, 2021

Brungardt, Michael L., 71, Smith Fiberglass Supervisor, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Visitation 2-4:00pm, Sunday, Broadway Mortuary. Funeral Service 1:30pm, Monday, First Baptist Church, Haysville, KS. Preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Ethel Brungardt, survivors include his wife of 39 years, Georgetta; daughters, Kistin Brungardt (Jeremy), Krystal Harris (Jeff) and Kendra McManus; brother, Wayne Brungardt; sisters,...

Feb 16, 2021

Brenda Kaye (Farha) Farha fell asleep in the Lord with her loving family around her on February 16, 2021. She was born in Wichita, Kansas, on March 1, 1941, to Bahij (BF) and Marguerite Farha, the youngest of five children. She attended North High and then went on to Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri. In July 1960, she married...

Feb 16, 2021

William C. Rose, 71, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Family will hold a Celebration of Life Service at a later date. William was preceded in death by his parents, Ivan and Nellie (Guthrie) Rose; brother, Wayne Leon Rose; and sister, Carol Ann Mitchell. Survivors include his wife, Terri (Davis) Rose; son, Lenny Rose (Karyl); sisters, Karen Smith and...

Feb 16, 2021

Lonnie E. Hephner was born in Wichita, KS in the midst of the Great Depression on January 28, 1932.  He started early on his career path while attending Hamilton Junior High in the 1940’s when he learned how to build and sell crystal radio sets.  Hephner Radio (later Hephner TV & Electronics) was born in 1950.  Lonnie married the...

Feb 15, 2021

Garry W. Horsley, 81, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021. He was born on Sept. 1, 1939 in Topeka, KS, the son of William and Ina Horsley. He served four years of full service in the Navy, then when he returned, he joined the Army reserves and later changed over to the Air National Guard.  He worked at Beech Aircraft, retiring...

Feb 15, 2021

Danny Wayne Mehl died February 15, 2021 in Wichita, Kansas.  Danny was born March 11, 1952 to Valda and Gene Mehl in Atlantic, Iowa. He is survived by his brothers Gary (Carole) Mehl and Tom Mehl and four nieces, Laura Van Cleve, Karen Berkeley Mehl, Molly Mehl, Holly Mehl, and a nephew Alan Mehl.  Danny graduated Atlantic High School...

Feb 13, 2021

David Allen Butler, 63, Air Quality Control Inspector for the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and retired Senior Master Sergeant of the Kansas Air National Guard, passed away at home surrounded by family after a long courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, February 13, 2021.

David started his very full life on October 3, 1957 in...

Feb 10, 2021

Gary L. Nichols, 85,  died peacefully on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, surrounded by his family from complications of Covid-19 at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, KS. Gary Nichols was born on July 9, 1935, in Kansas City, MO, and lived most of his life in Wichita, KS.  He was preceded in death by his parents Velma and Carl Nichols of Wichita, KS.  He...

Feb 10, 2021

Silver, Jane Audrey Anderson (Mimi) 79, was suddenly called home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday evening, February 10, 2021.

Her life was defined by her faith, her family and her country. She graciously served others, volunteering in many ministries, organizations and committees. Mimi loved animals, her Scandinavian heritage, snowy days, mountain...

Feb 9, 2021

Janet Mae Roberts, 85, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021. Family will hold private services. She is survived by brother, Jimmy Adams; sons, Ricky Roberts (Patti) and Larry Roberts; daughter, Vicki Calvert (Andy); grandsons, Brandon Roberts, Evan Roberts (Andrea), and Andrew Calvert (Michelle); granddaughters, Amanda Roberts and Ronnie Gideon (Mike); eight great-grandchildren. Janet was preceded in death by husband,...

Feb 8, 2021

Vernon Eugene Cromwell passed away at 97 years of age on Monday, February 8th, 2021. Vernon worked for Cessna as a machinist from 1955 until he retired in 1987. Vernon was also a proud member of Immanuel Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by parents, Clyde and Mary Kathryn Cromwell. He is survived by his wife of 74...

Feb 8, 2021

Alberto "Beto" Baltazar, 20, passed away Monday, February 8, 2021. Private family services will be held. He was preceded in death by brothers, Gilbert Baltazar and Erick Baltazar; and grandfather, Pedro Toscano. Survivors include parents, Gilberto Baltazar and Norma Baltazar; siblings, Casey Baltazar and Yahir Baltazar; grandparents, Guillermina Toscano, Alberto Baltazar and Elodia Ibarra; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins...

Feb 8, 2021

Rev. Jonathan Melvin Hollis, born November 5, 1934, fell asleep peacefully into the arms of Jesus on February 8, 2021. He had been under home Hospice care for congestive heart failure for several weeks and was surrounded and cared for by his wife, children and their spouses.

Jonathan was a devoted Christian, husband, father, grandfather and great...

Feb 8, 2021

James Edward Alarcon, 61, passed away Monday, February 8, 2021. Private family services will be held. He was preceded in death by mother, Susana Hernandez; and brother Richard. Survivors include his wife, Glo Alarcon; sons, James (Karla) Alarcon, Kirk (Chloe) Barker; Jesse Alarcon (Lyndsie Valle) and Elijah Alarcon; daughter, Arinda (Dante) Hernandez; siblings, David, Pete, Meche, Minerva, Juanita and...

Feb 7, 2021

Benjamin Brian Gray passed away on Sunday, February 7th, 2021. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Benjamin is preceded in death by brother, Joshua Gray; grandparents, Floyd and Louise Gray, James and Daythel Anderson, and Helen Havercroft; uncle, Al Gray. Survivors include parents, Brian and Jodie Gray; daughter, Khloe Gray; grandfather, Bud Havercroft; aunts,...

Feb 5, 2021

Lorenzo Hernandez, 85, went to his heavenly home to be with his Savior, surrounded by his family, on Friday, February 5, 2021. Lorenzo was preceded in death by his wife, Inocencia Hernandez; parents, Leandro and Catalina Hernandez; children, Lilia Hernandez, Javier Hernandez, and Jose Alfredo Hernandez; grandson, Joel Brown. Survivors include children, Josue Hernandez, Catalina Brown (Bob), Jose Lorenzo Hernandez (Iveth),...

Feb 3, 2021

Callison, Keith Dwane, 82, retired Real Estate Appraiser, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. Preceded in death by his parents Ernest and Ruby Callison and brother, Norman Callison, survivors include his wife of 62 years, Janet; daughter, Dianna (Rob) Wilson; sons, Dwane (Lynne) Callison and Kevin (Michelle)...

Feb 2, 2021

Bradford, A Madaline, 94, retired Elementary School Teacher, passed away Tuesday, Feb 2, 2021. Madaline was born at home on May 16, 1926, to Norman and Elva “May” (Wright) Bradford, on the Oil Lease near Winfield, Ks. She graduated from Winfield High School in 1944. She worked for Rex’s Café in Winfield, Ks after graduation. She also worked for...

Feb 1, 2021

Schartz, Patricia “Pat” (Hennessy), 79, loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, peacefully passed away at home from natural causes on February 1, 2021 when she was called home by her Heavenly Father.  Pat was born on October 7, 1941 in Kansas City, MO to Alvin and Gladys Hennessy who later moved to Wichita, KS to raise their family.  She was in...

Jan 30, 2021

Frank Russell Garratt, 80, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021. Funeral Mass will be Friday, May 14, 2021 at Church of the Magdalen. He was preceded in death by son, Allen Garratt; and brothers, William Garratt, James Garratt and Albert Garratt. Survivors include his daughters, Deborah (Brian) Dinneen of Center Barnstead, NH, Sharon (Brian) Friel of Boise, ID and...