Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Dec 30, 2020

Mary Dee (Smith) Hannah-Ramey age 80 passed away on December 30, 2020.

Mary was born in Wichita, KS to Nathan & Frances (Tucker) Smith on January 4, 1940. She was a lifelong resident of Wichita.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 37 years Jerry Ramey of Wichita, KS; Daughters Terry Hannah-Pittman of...

Dec 28, 2020

Gordon Grim Beehler, 80, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020. Due to COVID-19, no services will be held. He was preceded in death by parents, Ben and Rachel Beehler. Survivors include his beloved wife, Donna Beehler; sons, Grady Beehler and Troy (Patti) Beehler; and brother, Bob (Janice) Beehler. View memorial page and share condolences at mykeeper.com/profile/GordonBeehler. Cozine Memorial Group-Broadway...

Dec 28, 2020

Lorene K. Hatfield, 61, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020. Lorene is survived by her brothers, Duane, Charles, James, David, William, and Darrell Hatfield; and several nieces and nephews. Lorene was preceded in death by her parents, Scott and Barbara Hatfield. A visitation with family present will be held from 2-4 pm, Sunday, January 3, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147...

Dec 28, 2020

Noah James Larson, 24, Bethel College Student, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020. Celebration of life service 2:00pm, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, Heartland Community Church. Noah was preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles and Peggy Larson, Eldon and Marcia Lickey and uncle, Larry Larson. Survivors include parents, Ken and MaryKay Larson; brothers, Steve, Jon and Seth Larson and...

Dec 27, 2020

Royal A. Power, 91, retired Mechanical Engineer, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020. Private family services will be held. He was preceded in death by parents, Tracil and Nella Power; brothers, Leroy Power and Ronald Power; sister, Jane Wiles; and grandson, Elnathan Johnson. Survivors include his beloved wife, Mari Power; son, Kent (Elaine) Power; daughters, Jane (Pat) McLaughlin, JaNella...

Dec 27, 2020

Robert De Leon Sr. passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020. An open visitation will be held from 9:00-5:00 on Monday, January 4th at Broadway Mortuary. The funeral service will be live streamed on cozine.com at 2:00 on Tuesday, January 5th. Robert is preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Emma De Leon. Survivors include his son, Robert De...

Dec 27, 2020

Kelli Cochran, 59, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020. Preceded in death by her mother, Shirley Wise, survivors include her daughter, Kyli (David) Gordon; Ex-wife, Debra Alaniz; brothers, Mike (Becky) Wise and Joe Bullock; sister, Patricia (Johnnie) Bruner; 4 grandchildren, Cassandra, Brenna, Kage-Elliott and Joseph-David. Memorials to the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center, Volunteer Services, 5500 E. Kellogg,...

Dec 26, 2020

Juan José Olivares, 29, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020. Visitation with family will be 6-8 pm, Wednesday, December 30, at Broadway Mortuary.  Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be 9:30 am, and Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 am, Thursday, December 31, both at the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception. Survivors include parents, Juan and Linda Olivares; wife,...

Dec 26, 2020

Megan Brianne Witmer, 32, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020. She was preceded in death by her brother, Austin C. Witmer; stepfather, John Schott; and stepbrother, Matthew Schott. Survivors include her parents, David Witmer (Patty) and Trudy Schott; stepbrothers, Johnny Schott and Mark Schott (Karol); life partner, Matt Kaul; and several nieces. She had an endless passion for animals,...

Dec 25, 2020

Ana Lilia Luna, 55, passed away Friday, December 25, 2020. A mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, December 30 at 10:00 at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Ana is preceded in death by her father, Guillermo Luna-Ramirez. Ana is survived by her daughter, Esmeralda Martinez; mother, Maria E. Luna; brothers, Enrique and Guillermo Luna and sister, Blanca...

Dec 23, 2020

Kelly Byron Bender, 74, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 in Wichita, Kansas surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Pratt, Kansas on March 21, 1946 to Herb and Dolores Bender. He is survived by his brothers, Gary (Linda) Bender, Blaine (Floydean) Bender and Dell (Rebecca) Bender and many loving nieces and nephews....

Dec 23, 2020

Steven W. Allen, servant of Christ, completed his work on earth and was called to be with his Savior on December 23, 2020. Faithful, loving, and true to his word, Steve lived a life to honor the Kingdom. Steve was born in Stillwater, Oklahoma, on August 30, 1960. He grew up in Derby, Kansas, and graduated from Derby High...

Dec 23, 2020

Robert "Bobby" R. Baughman, 69, retired from Sedgwick Country after 36 years, was promoted to Glory on Wednesday, December 23, 2020. Beloved son, brother, uncle, father and grandpa was preceded in death by parents Billy D. Sr. and Dorothy Baughman; brother, Billy Baughman, Jr.; and sister Rogena Frost. Survivors include his brother, Danny (Clydette) Baughman; sisters, Cookie (Kenny) Head...

Dec 22, 2020

Richard Curtis Baldwin Sr., 66, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020. Funeral Service will be 2:00pm, Wednesday, December 30th at Word of Life Church, located at 3811 North Meridian. Richard is preceded in death by his wife, Davidena Jane Baldwin and mother, Peggy Summers. Survivors include his uncle/brother, Terry Wooten; daughters, Crystal Bickford, Amy Baldwin, Jessie Baldwin and Sophrena Baldwin; son,...

Dec 22, 2020

Kathleen M. Porsch, 87, retired St. Francis Hospital Nurse, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020. Memorial service 2:00pm, Saturday, January 2, 2021, Broadway Mortuary Chapel. Preceded in death by her husband Paul Porsch and parents, Charles and Jean Bonnici, survivors include her daughter, Mary (Mike) Miller; son, Charles (Ann) Porsch; brother, Charles Bonnici; 4 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Share...

Dec 22, 2020

L. Lee Banks September 9, 1929 - December 22, 2020

The Banks family sadly announces the passing of their beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Lee Banks, at the age of 91.

With a long family history in Kansas, Lee was born to three generations of homesteading Kansas farmers and merchants in the Gypsum valley of...

Dec 22, 2020

Rosabelle “Rose” Heatherly passed away quietly December 22nd surrounded by her family. She leaves a legacy of love and joy that cannot be filled. Rose loved life and Rose loved people. She never met a stranger and people instantly became her best friend. Rosabelle was born September 9, 1927, just outside of Bristow, Oklahoma to Roy and Elizabeth Lester....

Dec 22, 2020

Kay Souvannakily, 44, was born 11/1/1976 in Laos. Mom and Dad were war babies who came to the states when Kay was very young. Kay grew a passion for learning and eventually obtained her citizenship. Kay was a Go-Getter. She believed in the saying, “work hard, play harder” and she stood by this. Her personality was full of life...

Dec 21, 2020

Paula Jean Hastings, 68, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020. Paula was preceded in death by her mother, Hazel Anderson and is survived by her husband, Gary Hastings; sister, Michele Anderson; and nephew, Brian Anderson. Graveside Service, 12 pm, Friday, January 8, at Maple Grove Cemetery, 1000 N. Hillside. Share condolences at www.cozine.com. Services by Cozine Memorial Group-Broadway Mortuary.

Dec 20, 2020

Larry L. McKown, 87, retired investment banker, died December 20, 2020. Larry was born in El Dorado, Kansas on September 11, 1933. He was the president of his high school freshman class of 1948 and senior class of 1951. He was a 1951 graduate of El Dorado High School, Butler County Community College in 1953, University of Kansas in...