Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Jan 13, 2021

James G. Kahrs died in Christ on January 13, 2021.  Jim was born March 02, 1934, in Wichita, Kansas.  A private family graveside service will be held at Maple Grove Cemetery.  He was preceded in death by his parents, William (Bill) and Ruth (Merle) Kahrs and his sister, Patsy Parr.  He is survived by his wife of 64 years,...

Jan 13, 2021

Donald E. Smith, 91, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021. A memorial service will be held at a later date. He was a 32nd Degree Master Mason and belonged to the Albert Pike Lodge, Scottish Rite, and High Twelve Int'l. Donald was preceded in death by his wife, Mareta Smith and son, Bob Welliver. He is survived by his...

Jan 11, 2021

Burnah, Terrence L. “Terry”, 63, Beards 66 Manager, passed away Monday, January 11, 2021. Visitation with family present 5-8:00pm, Wednesday, Broadway Mortuary. Preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Mary Burnah, survivors include daughters, Danita (Brian) Tulk and Chelsea (Sean) Brown; brother, Michael Burnah; sisters, Victoria Rose-Niemann, Maggie Iuen and Theresa Hottenstein; 5 grandchildren, Cameron, Carson, Jackson, Jayden,...

Jan 11, 2021

Marjorie Morgridge, known belovedly as "Mimi" by her grandchildren and great great grandchildren, went home to meet her Savior on January 11. A woman of unwavering faith, she knew precisely her next destination along this journey of life. And she lived her life to the utmost. A woman of God, a mentor, a dear friend, a devoted and loving...

Jan 10, 2021

Teresa Anne Riedinger, 59, loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, and teacher left this world and entered God’s Kingdom on January 10, 2021.

She is survived by her husband, Helmut Riedinger, Andover, KS; her son, Benjamin Clark, Wilmington, NC; her step-sons, Helmut Riedinger, Rosenberg, TX and Derek Riedinger, Ponca City, OK; her parents, Alven and Rosanne Nunley, Muskogee OK;...

Jan 10, 2021

Dyanna Suzanne Herrman, 70, went to be with her Savior, Sunday, January 10, 2021. A private chapel service will be live-streamed at 1:30 on Tuesday, January 19th. A public graveside service will be held at 3:00 on Tuesday, January 19th at Hillcrest Cemetery in Derby. Dyanna was an exceptionally devoted mother and a gifted caregiver. She retired from Wesley...

Jan 9, 2021

Caroline Rudnick-Rowley, 60, loving wife, mother, sister, friend and mentor died Jan. 9, 2021; a private service will be held January 14th. She is preceded in death by her father Dr. William Rudnick MD and mother Ann Schweers. Caroline is survived by her husband Bruce Rowley, Wichita, KS; son William, Boston, MA; daughter Madeline, Wichita, KS; sister Susan Rudnick-Lowery, Dalton, GA;...

Jan 8, 2021

Loretta L. Burton, 79, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021. She was formerly a Fry Cook for the Coffee Pot , Eve's Restaurant and Don's Restaurant. Loretta was the beloved mother of two sons, E.A. Bledsoe Jr. and S.C. Bledsoe; 7 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation with family present will be from 12 pm-2pm, Saturday, January 16, at Broadway...

Jan 7, 2021

Noone, Loretta A., 93, Homemaker, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021. Private family graveside service will be held at Pilsen Cemetery, Pilsen, KS with a Celebration of Life service to be held at a later date.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Noone and parents, William and Mary Stika. Survivors include sons, Mike, Pompano Beach, FL,...

Jan 6, 2021

Leslie L. Trask-Pearson, 51, Catholic Care Center LPN, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Funeral service 1:30pm, Tuesday, Central Community Church. Preceded in death by her grandmother, Ruby Green and father Scott Pilkington, survivors include mother, Faye Pilkington; sons, Andrew (Emily), Adam, and Joshua (Fiancee, Madalynn) Trask; brothers, Tim and Jamie Pilkington and grandchildren, Hailey, Calli and Kynslee. Share...

Jan 6, 2021

Mary Frances “Fran” Rogers stepped through Heaven’s gates on January 6, 2021.  Fran was born July 27, 1928 to James and Constance (Widdows) Meeker.  Fran grew up in a modest one bedroom house on North Grove in Wichita, Kansas.  She was the fourth of six children.  Fran graduated from East High School in 1946 and attended one semester at Bethany...

Jan 5, 2021

Elizabeth "Betty" Harden, 89, was born in Neosho Missouri to Willie and Ina Reed. She was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, one sister, her husband of 43 years Everett and a granddaughter Tracy. She is survived by one sister, Mary Ellen Clark; four daughters, Carlynne (Roger) Patrick, Karen (Jimmy) Grey, Sharon Garringer, and Janny (Pat) Oliphant;...

Jan 5, 2021

Dolores M. Nestelroad, 91, born, July 6, 1929 retired Wichita Eagle Truck Driver and member of New Hope Christian Church, passed away January 5, 2021. Private Family graveside services will be held. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. Share condolences at www.cozine.com. Broadway Mortuary.

Jan 4, 2021

Donald F. Abbott, 85, retired Data Processing Supervisor for the Air National Guard, passed away Monday, January 4, 2021. Graveside Service will be 2pm, Wednesday, January 13, at Lakeview Cemetery. He was preceded in death by parents, Eugene and Bessie Abbott; brothers, Richard Abbott and Marvin Abbott; sisters, Maxine Lehman, Joan Lowry and Dixie Sailor. Survivors include his beloved...

Jan 3, 2021

Robert Foster Monroe, 72, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021. Robert was preceded in death by parents, John and Doris Monroe and sister, Judith Monroe-Gaynor. Survivors include sisters, Pam (Randy) Woods and Kimberly Monroe and nephew, Alexander Monroe. Share condolences at www.cozine.com. Services by Cozine Memorial Group-Broadway Mortuary.

Jan 3, 2021

Dallie Miller, 59, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021. Visitation with family will be 6-8 pm, Monday, January 11, at Broadway Mortuary and Graveside Service will be, 2 pm, Tuesday, January 12, at Peru Cemetery in Peru, KS. She was preceded in death by parents, Adrian and Sue Napier; beloved husband, Paul Miller; and sister, Gladys Hawk. Survivors include...

Jan 1, 2021

Shirley Ann Robinson, 75, was born Jan. 17, 1945, in Checotah, OK. She was the eldest of four children. She attended school in OK until the family moved to Wichita in the 1950's. She attended Southeast High School and worked weekends and summers in an ice cream store. As a teenager Shirley loved to dance. She and her dancing...

Jan 1, 2021

Katherine V. Smith was born in Wheaton, Illinois, on July 26, 1928; she died on January 1, 2021. Her parents were Rev. and Mrs. Henry W. Stough who taught her early about the God who loved her and sent His Son to die for her; consequently, Katherine accepted Jesus as her Savior when she was nine years old and...

Jan 1, 2021

Paul A. Miller died on New Year’s Day, two days short of his 103rd birthday, after contracting Covid-19. His death should serve as a warning to take the coronavirus seriously, wear masks, stay at home and practice physical distancing. Your precautions may protect someone else, possibly an elder. Paul was born January 3, 1918, in Kansas City, Kansas, the...

Dec 31, 2020

John (Jack) Marshall Malone, 91, passed unto his eternal rest on December 31, 2020.  A private family service will be held. Preceded in death by his wife, Dixie Lee Malone, and parents, John Henry and Julia Alice (Marshall) Malone (Shea), and stepfather, George Shea.

Jack’s great-grandfather, Roger Malone, was born on Compass Hill, County Tyrone, Ireland, and...