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Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Carroll Behrhorst

Carroll Behrhorst

Jun 6, 2019

Carroll Dean Behrhorst, 61, Spirit Aerosystems Maintenance Technician, born, August 28, 1957 in Winfield, KS, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019.  Carroll Dean was a loving father, he loved and enjoyed his granddaughters and was a good friend to many. He was a man of many curious interests. Memorial Service 3:00pm, Tuesday, Broadway Mortuary Chapel. He was preceded in...

Phillip Paul

Phillip Paul

Jun 4, 2019

Phillip E. "Flip" Paul, 83, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019. Graveside Service, 10:30 am, Monday, June 10, 2019, at White Chapel Cemetery, 1806 N. Oliver. Phillip was preceded in death by his spouse, Lillian Paul; parents; sister, Dee Thon; half-brother, Frankie Paul; and son-in-law, Jerry Greenlee. Survivors include his children, Rebecca Braddy (Earl), Rocky Paul (Paula), Lori Pratt...

Betty Melton

Betty Melton

Jun 3, 2019

Melton, Betty Lou (Murray), 81, day care provider for 45 years, went to be with the Lord June 3, 2019. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Wednesday at Broadway Mortuary with Funeral Service 10 am, Thursday at New Hope Christian Church. Burial will follow at 3 pm at the Fairview Cemetery in Coffeyville, KS. She was preceded in death by...

Nancy Sherwood

Nancy Sherwood

Jun 2, 2019

Nancy Jo (Brazill) Sherwood, 82, retired homemaker and Licensed Practical Nurse, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019. Family Visitation, 6-8 pm, Thursday, June 6, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Funeral Service, 10:30 am, Friday, June 7, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 600 N. Greenwich Rd., Wichita, KS. Burial at Greenwood Cemetery, Wichita, KS, 1 pm. Nancy was...

Ray Adams

Ray Adams

May 31, 2019

Ray D. Adams, was born in Stromsburg, Nebraska on July 15, 1923, and left this world on May 31, 2019. Ray earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Nebraska. He took a break in his education when World War II broke out and served in the Army Signal Corp in the European Theater. Ray was an architect with...

David Thompson

David Thompson

May 29, 2019

Thompson, David B., 48, passed away May 29, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father, Herschel Thompson. Survivors include his mother, Judy Thompson; children, Inessa Shrimplin and Herschel Thompson; step-children, Jenifer Greenemeyer, Xzaiver Baughn, and Zaine Baughn; brothers, Michael and Ginger Thompson, Dean Thompson, and Steve and Carla Thompson; and 7 grandchildren. Services are pending at this...

Sue Brown

Sue Brown

May 29, 2019

Brown, Noretha Sue, 77, retired Nurse, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2019. Funeral Service 10:30am, Monday, First Church of the Nazarene. Burial will follow at White Chapel Cemetery. Preceded in death by husband, Reed Brown and parents, Robert and Mary Ellen Gates. Survivors include sons, Merlin Leon (Reena) Splane, Jr, and Glenn W. (Paulette) Splane; brother, Larry M. (Renae)...

Daniel "Dan" Releford, Sr.

Daniel "Dan" Releford, Sr.

May 28, 2019

Releford , Daniel “Dan” R. Sr., 70, passed away May 28, 2019. Services are pending at this time. Preceded in death by parents, Donald and Sarah Releford, and sister, Donna Sue Jackson. Survivors include his loving wife, Ruby "Katie" Releford; children, Debra Joe, Daniel Releford, Jr., and Steven (Tammie) Releford; sister, Mary Jane (Jerry) Aldrich; grandchildren, Danyelle (Chase) Stough,...

Marilyn Christian

Marilyn Christian

May 28, 2019

Marilyn Kaye Christian, 84, retired Registered Nurse, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2019. Funeral Service 2:00pm, Friday, Broadway Mortuary Chapel. Graveside service will be at Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, CA. Preceded in death by husband, Raymond Henry Christian and step-son, Bill Christian. Survivors, son, Kendall (Pam) Christian; 3 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Memorials to Youth Horizons, 1601 E....

John Wentz

John Wentz

May 27, 2019

Wentz, John Rollin, 56, passed away Monday, May 27, 2019. Memorial Service will be 2 pm, Saturday, June 8, at Glorious Bible Church, 1001 N. West St. He was preceded in death by father, Chris Wentz; and brother, Chris Wentz. Survivors include beloved wife, Crystal Wentz; daughters, Vanessa (Rob) and Crysta Wentz; mother, Betty Gann; brothers, Mike (Julie) and...

George Palmer

George Palmer

May 26, 2019

Palmer, George Michael, 60, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019. Visitation with family will be 6-8 pm, Monday, June 3, and Funeral Service will be 10:30 am, Tuesday, June 4, both at Broadway Mortuary. He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Palmer. Survivors include his beloved wife, Christina Aramburu Palmer; mother, Zuba Palmer; sons, Sean “Sapo” (Nicole)...

Elvinia Marling

Elvinia Marling

May 26, 2019

Marling, Elvinia Frances (Cooper), 65, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019. Frances was preceded in death by her brother, Leo Wayne Cooper and sister, Virginia Donnie Cooper. Survivors include her children, Jason Talbott, Stacy Lopez, Jeremy Talbott, and Sara Lynne Talbott; siblings, Patsy Cooper, Robert Cooper, Roy cooper, Ruth Kiker, Karen Miles, and Sharon Ashley; 5 grandchildren and 4...

Carl Roush

Carl Roush

May 25, 2019

Roush, Carl Wayne, passed from this life into his heavenly home on May 25, 2019. He was born October 29, 1949 in Caldwell, KS to Vernon & Janell (Triplett) Roush. He married Kathy Clarke July 20, 1974. They had 2 children: David (Sarah) Roush and Amy (James) Mathis. Carl had 6 grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings,...

Sharon S. Forker

Sharon S. Forker

May 24, 2019

Forker, Sharon S. “Susie” Stout, age 81, of Leawood, KS, formerly of Wichita, KS, slipped her earthly form on Monday, May 13th, 2019. She left behind a multitude of grateful and loving family and friends. Susie is survived by her loving husband, Alan Forker, for whom she expressed her love daily over their 59-year marriage. She is also survived...

Betty Cattrell

Betty Cattrell

May 24, 2019

Cattrell, Betty Jane, 92 retired Haysville City Librarian, passed away May 24, 2019. She was born in Wichita on the 27th of February, 1927. As a child, her family moved about the country while her dad sought employment to provide for his family of six. They finally settled back in Wichita where Betty graduated from East High School. In...

Virginia (Ginger) French

Virginia (Ginger) French

May 23, 2019

Virginia (Ginger) Farley French, born November 12, 1952, passed away peacefully at home May 23, 2019.  She bravely battled numerous health issues for many years.  Ginger lived a life of faith and is now wrapped in the arms of Jesus and her loving family who predeceased her.  Born in New Jersey, she grew up in Omaha, Nebraska,...

L.W. "Chuck" McGovern

L.W. "Chuck" McGovern

May 20, 2019

McGovern, L.W. “Chuck”, 86, Army Ranger Special Forces Korean Veteran and retired Superintendent of various school districts, passed away Monday, May 20, 2019. Memorial Service will be 3 pm, Friday, May 31st, at Central Christian Church. He was preceded in death by parents, Terrence and Alma McGovern, and brother, Terry McGovern. Survivors include his beloved wife, June McGovern; sons,...

Jeanneane Hall

Jeanneane Hall

May 19, 2019

Jeanneane May Hall passed from this life to eternity to be with her Father in Heaven May 19, 2019. Jeanneane was born on February 25, 1935 to Glen and Jeannette Johnston. She spent her early years in Kingfisher, Oklahoma where she spent many happy hours with her mother and friends. She moved to Wichita in 1947, when...

Bonnie Larose

Bonnie Larose

May 15, 2019

Larose, Bonnie F., 67, die hard WSU Shocker fan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Wesley Medical Center after a long and courageous battle with Stage 4 lung cancer. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Henry and Doris Neithinger; father, Carl H. Neithinger; stepmother, Rosa Neithinger; brother, Ron Neithinger Sr.; grandson, Kyle Miller and...

James Ryan

James Ryan

May 15, 2019

Ryan, James Russell, 59, passed away May 15, 2019. Memorial Service will be 1:00 pm, Tuesday at Broadway Mortuary. He was preceded in death by father, James Stupps. Survivors include mother, Nancy (Gene) Rollins; son, Adam Thompson; and brother, Robert Ryan. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to a charity of your choice. Arrangements by Broadway Mortuary.

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