Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Jan 30, 2021

Benito Saenz Sanchez passed away on January 30, 2021 in Wichita, KS at the age of 88.

Benito is survived by his wife of 60 years, Martha Grado Saenz of Wichita, KS, his 6 children, Zulema Saenz (Siler City, NC), Irina Saenz (Wichita), Benito Saenz (Wichita), Aaron Saenz (Wichita), Blanca Saenz (Ashboro, NC), and Andres Saenz (Wichita),...

Jan 29, 2021

Kenneth Levono Spaulding Sr. passed away at 71 years of age on Friday, January 29th, 2021. A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm, Saturday, February 6th at Central Community Church. Kenneth was preceded in death by wife, Sheila Spaulding; parents, Jonathan and Mary Spaulding; brothers, Joseph and Thomas Spaulding and sister, Aschion Spaulding. Survivors include sons, Kenneth and...

Jan 29, 2021

Alton Alonzo Sullivan, 84 of Wichita, Kansas passed away Friday, January 29, 2021. Alton was born in Lindsay, Oklahoma September 7, 1936 to Clara (Robbins) and Jack Sullivan. He entered the Army in 1959 and was a combat engineer in the 1st Infantry Division. He received a good conduct medal in expert (rifle) (pistol). During his Army tour he...

Jan 24, 2021

Rhonda Joyce Kelley, 66, was received home by her Heavenly Father on Sunday, January 24, 2021. Rhonda was born in Pratt, Kansas in 1954 to Virgil and Dorothy Gould. She moved to Wichita and later began her career at Coleman Company in 1974, at the age of 18, where she worked until her retirement in 2018. Rhonda made life-long...

Jan 22, 2021

Gladys “Francine” (Engle) Hall, 78, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021. She was preceded in death by her first and second husbands, Walter Engle and James Hall; son, Robert Engle; son-in-law, Homer Wilson, Sr.; and granchildren, Melissa and Homer, Jr. Survivors include her daughters, Laura Hargrave (John) and Diana Wilson; brothers, Gale Knighten and Leon Knighten; grandchildren, Ashli, Brandon, Chaise, and...

Jan 21, 2021

Clyde "Rusty" E. Mears, Jr., 62 of Wichita, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021 at his home. Private family Services will be held. He was born on September 23, 1958 to Clyde E. Mears, Sr. and Betty Stickel Mears Bergquist. Survivors include his children, James Flyinghorse and Melissa Kumm; parents, Franklin and Veronica Bergquist and Mary Mears; sisters, Debbie...

Jan 21, 2021

Martha Bethel, 85, peacefully passed away on January 21, 2021. She was born February 12, 1935 in Augusta, Kansas. She was a 1953 graduate of East High School, and went on to receive her Bachelor’s degree in Art Education from Wichita State University. Martha was in education for 30 years and then decided to become a successful realtor. However,...

Jan 20, 2021

Mary Judith (Judy) Hull, born December 19, 1937, died peacefully at home in Wichita, Kansas on January 20, 2021. Trisagion and Funeral Service at 7:00pm, Monday, January 25, at St. George Orthodox Christian Cathedral. Interment 11:00am, Tuesday, January 26, at Kensington Gardens. Judy was born in Kansas City, MO. She graduated from Sunset Hill Academy and the University of...

Jan 20, 2021

Neil M. Blubaugh, 96, left this earth to be reunited with the love of his life, wife Betty, on January 20, 2021.  Neil was born on August 3, 1924, to Earl and Lillian Blubaugh in Bressie, Oklahoma.  Neil was a retired farmer and stockman who lived in Bressie Community until 2007 when he moved to Clearwater, Kansas.

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Jan 18, 2021

Racheal F. Hill, 97, retired Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center, Administrative Assistant, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021. Private family services will be held at a later date. Preceded in death by her husband, Oliver Hill and father, Lloyd, survivors include her daughter, Lee (Jim) Buchanan of Woodbury, MN; grandson, Bradley Buchanan; and close family friend, Christie Roos....

Jan 18, 2021

Ward, Peggy Joan, 92, retired Boeing Aircraft Company, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021. Viewing 3-5:00pm, Sunday, Broadway Mortuary. Graveside Service 1:00pm, Monday, Moline Cemetery, Moline, KS. She was preceded in death by her husband Ollie Ward; parents, Jay B. and Myrtle McNown; infant son, Byron Scott; 5 brothers and 6 sisters. Survivors include sons, Ron (Brenda) Scott and...

Jan 18, 2021

Jimmie Ray Wood, 86, proud 20 year U.S. Marine Corps retired 1st Sgt. and Jim's Cabinet Shop owner, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021. Jimmie was preceded in death by his parents, Emmett Wood and Phoebe Ruth Mills; brother, Gerald Wood; sister, Anna Jean Owens; grandson, Brandon Neal Bentley; and son-in-law, Kenneth Knoblauch. Survivors include his loving wife of...

Jan 17, 2021

Virginia Fullerton Harris joined her husband John in heaven on Jan 17, 2021. She was born June 9, 1933 to Julia and Hayes Fullerton in Blair, OK, the last of four children. Virginia grew up Wichita, graduating from Wichita State University. She married John in 1960 and began their journey of fun and a fabulous life together. Virginia was...

Jan 17, 2021

Grace Pauline Ferrill passed away at 102 years of age on Sunday, January 17th, 2021. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00, Thursday, January 21st at Broadway Mortuary located at the corner of Broadway and Lincoln. Graveside service will be at 10:00am, Friday, January 22nd at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Preceded in death by parents, Hettie and Clifton Allen; brothers, Jack,...

Jan 16, 2021

Mary Evelyn Woosley Hopkins was born on September 6, 1950 to parents, Joe Paul Woolsey II and Catherine Virginia Wirth Woolsey, in El Dorado, KS and was named after her two grandmothers. Her brother, Robert Joe "Bob" Woolsey was born on June 19, 1952 and remained very close all of their lives. She spent her childhood years growing up...

Jan 16, 2021

Vickie Raye (Mills) Kilmer passed on to her Heavenly home on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at the age of 73.  Vickie was born in Rapid City, South Dakota on October 6, 1947 to Hugh and Mae Mills.

She graduated from Rapid City High School with the class of 1965 and  the following summer,  had the opportunity to work...

Jan 16, 2021

James “Jim” Aldrich, 77, died January 16, 2021. No services will be held. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Mary Jane Aldrich. He is survived by his sisters, Jane (George) Huenergardt of Wichita, Sharon Lanois of Springfield, MO and Linda Botkin of Louisville, KY; and several nieces and nephews. Share condolences at www.cozine.com. Services by...

Jan 15, 2021

Don Earl Carey, Jr., 67, passed away, Friday, January 15, 2021. Visitation with family will be Tuesday, January 19, at Broadway Mortuary and Graveside Service will be 3:30 pm, at Lakeview Cemetery. He was preceded in death by parents, Don Earl and Donna Lee Carey, Sr. Survivors include his beloved wife, Debra Carey; son Don Earl (Laura) Carey III;...

Jan 15, 2021

Wong, Larry You Lim, 85, former owner of the South City Restaurant, passed away Friday, January 15, 2021. Visitation with family present 5-8:00pm, Friday, Broadway Mortuary. Private family services will be held. He was preceded in death by his parents, Poy and Nui Mar and brother, Paul Mar. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Jane Wong; sons, Larry...

Jan 14, 2021

Natvarbhai Dahyabhai Bhakta (Derod) Wichita KS, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021. Survived by wife Gulabben; sons Hemantbhai (Minneapolis, MN), Sanjaybhai (Wichita, KS), Kaushikbhai (Wichita KS), Priteshbhai ( Minneapolis, MN); brothers Manubhai (Colony, TX),Ramanbhai ( Hempstead, TX); sisters Somiben (Colony, TX), Urmilaben (New Braunfels, TX) and Manjuben (Las Cruces, NM) Due to the Covid-19 family is planning to have...