Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas
Mary Gillis
Jun 22, 2024
Mary Gillis, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2024, in Wichita, Kansas. Born on December 4, 1933, in Bristow, Oklahoma, Mary lived a life enriched by family, love, and dedication.Mary is survived by her loving children: Lisa Wilhelm and her husband Shawn, Rhonda Gillis and her life partner Willie, and Greg Gillis,...
Christopher Demetrios Castrisos
Jun 21, 2024
SGT. Christopher Demetrios Castrisos, age 27, beloved son of Dr. James and Rhonda Castrisos, passed away on June 21, 2024.
Services in honor of Christopher will take place at 10:30 am, Tuesday, July 2 at St. George Orthodox Christian Cathedral. A graveside service with military honors will follow at 2:00 pm at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery in Winfield, Kansas.
Christopher was predeceased...
Ron Smith
Jun 21, 2024
Ronald Ray Smith, 61, passed away Friday, June 21, 2024, so it goes. Ron was a talented and well-known musician in the Wichita community. A private service celebrating Ron's life will be held. For details please contact the family. Ron is preceded in death by his father, Ray Smith. He is survived by his mother, Fern Smith; children, Naythan Smith,...
Jack Chism, Jr.
Jun 21, 2024
Friends called him “Don” and family called him “Donnie,” and in his 79 years of life he was known to fill a room with his personality. Born during WWII and with a father in the Army in Normandy, Don was born on October 5, 1944 in Wichita, Kansas but did not get to meet his Dad until September, 1945 when...
Abby Baker
Jun 18, 2024
Abby M. (List) Baker, 42, of Wichita went to Heaven on June 18, 2024, she passed peacefully with her family at her side.Abby was born on April 24, 1982 in Green Bay, WI. To Jay and Kim List. She graduated from West DePere High School in 2000. Abby was employed by Nox Numis Financial Planning for 13 years, most recently...
Eber Francisco Rubio Reyes
Jun 18, 2024
Eber Francisco Rubio Reyes, 33, passed away on June 18, 2024. There will be a time of visitation on Wednesday, June 26, from 12 pm-8pm at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Funeral Services and burial will be in Durango, Mexico at a later date. Share condolences at www.cozine.com. Services by Cozine Memorial Group-Broadway Mortuary.
Patricia Blair-Fitzwilliam
Jun 15, 2024
Patricia Blair-Fitzwilliam, 88, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2 pm, Saturday, June 29, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Patricia was preceded in death by her first and second husbands, Joe Blair and Richard Fitzwilliam; parents, Victor and Ruth Fuller; sister, Nancy Shea; and grandchild, Kali Ridder. Survivors include her...
Betty Meade
Jun 14, 2024
Betty Sue Meade, 73, passed away Friday, June 14, 2024. Visitation with family will be from 5:00-7:00pm, Tuesday, June 18 at the Cozine Life Events Center. Funeral service celebrating Betty's life will be 1:30pm, Wednesday, June 19 at the Cozine Life Events Center. Burial will be at Kensington Gardens, and will immediately follow the funeral service. Betty is preceded in...
Reynaldo Treto
Jun 13, 2024
Reynaldo Treto, de 76 años, falleció el jueves 13 de junio de 2024. El velorio con la familia presente será de 6:00 a 8:00 p. m. el jueves 20 de junio de 2024 en Broadway Mortuary. El funeral para celebrar la vida de Reynaldo será a las 10:00 a.m. el viernes 21 de junio en Broadway Mortuary. El entierro será...
Sandra Kay Walton
Jun 13, 2024
Sandra Kay Walton went to her heavenly home on June 13th. She was born October 5th, 1942 to Clarence Elvis and Lou Estella Perry in Newton, Kansas.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Don. She is survived by her children, Perry (Brenda) Walton, Brett (Sandy) Walton, Stephanie (Terry) Jennings; grandchildren, Jacob (Samantha)Walton, Philip (Kate) Walton, Evan...
Aaron Hill
Jun 12, 2024
HILL, AARON A., organist and church musician, age 43, formerly of Wichita KS, passed away unexpectedly on June 12, 2024, in Redmond WA. Preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Elisabeth Wannow and Martha Hill, aunt Maggie Bailey and uncle John Wannow V. Survivors include his parents, August and Nancy Hill, of Redmond WA, brother David of St. Petersburg...
Rev. Dr. Jon M. Smith
Jun 11, 2024
Rev. Dr. Jon McCauley Smith, was born on June 19, 1949 and passed away on June 11, 2024. He was preceded in death by mother, Gladys Smith; father, James G Smith; brother, Alan Smith; and wife, Wanda Wesson Smith. Jon is survived by daughters, Jordan Smith and Meredith Hochhalter, Esq.; sons, William “Mac” Smith and Caleb Smith, Esq.; grandsons, Isaac and...
Duane Martin
Jun 11, 2024
Lee's Summit, Missouri - Maynard Duane Martin of Wichita, passed away peacefully at John Knox Care Center, June 11, 2024. He was born May 19th, 1937 to Maynard and Evelyn Martin of Delavan, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two wonderful wives, Barbara Ann Martin and Jane Nelson-Martin, daughter, Linda Longhofer, brother, David Martin, and sister,...
Roger Timm
Jun 10, 2024
Roger Wayne Timm went home to the Lord on Monday, June 10,2024 after his courageous battle against cancer. He was born in Herington, Kansas on February 8th, 1947 to Ralph and Ruth (Bovey) Timm, the youngest of seven children. He grew up in Woodbine, Kansas where he found his love for fishing, hunting, and love for all animals. Roger’s early...
Paulette Whiteside
Jun 10, 2024
Paulette Kaye Whiteside, retired secretary at Sunrise Christian Academy, passed away on June 10, 2024. She was born on August 4, 1946, to Paul A. Mann and Miriam Brown Mann in Wichita, Kansas. Paulette graduated from Augusta High School, in addition to attending Stephen's College and Friends University.
Remembered for her culinary skills in making the best cream puffs and fried...
Leighton "Lee" Bulcao
Jun 8, 2024
Leighton “Lee” Halbert Bulcao, aged 95, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2024, after battling many chronic illnesses. He was born on January 10, 1929, to William Anthony Bulcao and Elsie Jane Halbert in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. He is survived by a half-sister Judith Ferrante, his half-brother Douglas William Bulcao, and a first cousin Barbara Eckart, as well as their families;...
Farris G. DeGraff
Jun 8, 2024
Farris Gene DeGraff was born September 3, 1939, in Smithfield (Twin Groves), Missouri. His Father was Farris Edgar DeGraff (1916-1976). He is survived by his mother, Brona Christine Wright Brown, who is a lively and fun 102 years old; his wife of 62 years, Anita Carol Bruce DeGraff; and a son, Gregg Steven DeGraff. His son, Thad Alan DeGraff, passed...
Patricia Conine
Jun 7, 2024
Patricia A. Conine, August 29, 1933 - June 7, 2024, 90, of Wichita, Kansas, retired from Wichita State University. Graveside service, 10:00 am, Saturday, June 22, 2024, Kechi Township Cemetery. Preceded in death by her husband, John F. Conine, Jr., and her parents, Perry & Luella Johnson. Survivors include her son, Allen (Michelle) Conine; daughter, Cheryl (John) Dwyer; grandchildren, John...
Wiltoma Ball
Jun 5, 2024
Wiltoma Jones Ball, 88, of Wichita passed away on June 5, 2024. She was born on September 22, 1935 to Troy Lane and Wilma Penn Jones in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was the first woman to graduate with a Bachelor’s in Geology from Oklahoma State University. Wiltoma worked for Slawson Oil Company in Wichita, Kansas. She left the career world...
Edward Beemer
Jun 2, 2024
Edward Leon Beemer, 70, of Wichita passed away on June 2, 2024. Edward was born on August 25, 1953 to Darrell and Jo Ann Beemer. Edward was married to Donna Beemer for 50 years. Edward worked in the airplane industry for Learjet.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Darrell and Jo Ann; and sister, Debra Jenkins. He is survived...
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