Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas
Dorothy "Dot" Shannon
Dec 10, 2024
Dorothy “Dot” Smith Shannon, 93, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2024. Dot was born in 1931 in Mobile, AL. She graduated from Murphy High School and attended Graceland College in 1949. In 1951, she married her college sweetheart.
Dot enthusiastically supported the Wichita Art Museum and Botanica the Wichita Gardens. In addition, she was a devout Christian. She was passionate...
Beverly Ann Boyle
Dec 8, 2024
Beverly Ann Boyle, 73, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 am, Saturday, December 21st, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Beverly was preceded in death by her parents, Morton and Mary Smith, and is survived by her husband, Tony Boyle; step-son, Joshua and Kelli Boyle; brother, Claude Smith; sister,...
Nazih Afif Moufarrij
Dec 6, 2024
Nazih A Moufarrij , a beloved father, brother, friend, neurosurgeon, University of Kansas clinical professor and congregant of St. George Orthodox Church, sadly left our world on December 6, 2024. He lived a life rich in service, humility and love. Known for helping so many Kansans with his skilled surgical hands, mentoring medical students and tirelessly caring for his community,...
Terry Fillenworth
Dec 6, 2024
Terrance Lee Fillenworth, 75, passed away Friday, December 6, 2024. Visitation will be from 6-8pm, Friday, December 13th, at Broadway Mortuary. Service celebrating Terry’s life will begin at 1:00pm, Saturday, December 14th, at Word of Life Church 915 E. 53rd St N Park City,KS. Interment will follow at White Chapel Cemetery. Terry is preceded in death by his parents, Paul...
Roberta Reimschisel
Dec 6, 2024
Roberta "Bertie" Kay (Farney) Reimschisel was welcomed into her eternal heavenly home on December 6, 2024 in Wichita, KS at the age of 83 years. Bertie was born in Wichita, KS to Harvey Farney and Anne (Oesch) Farney on August 20, 1941. She graduated from Derby High School and then studied at Friends University where she received her Bachelor of...
Walter Cibulski
Dec 5, 2024
Walter Vincent Cibulski, 72, of Wichita passed away on December 5, 2024. He was born on January 8, 1952 in Topeka, Kansas to Paul and Murle Cibulski. Walter owned his own heating and air business for many years.
Walter is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his daughters, Amber Wise and Kylie Kanngiesser; son, Kevin Duke; brothers,...
Nancy Bertram-Ford
Dec 5, 2024
Nancy Joan Bertram-Ford, 86, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024. Services celebrating Nancy's life will be on Tuesday, December 10, at the Cozine Life Events Center with viewing beginning at 10:00am, service at 10:30am, and burial at Old Mission Cemetery at 1:00pm. There will be a reception between the service and burial. Nancy is survived by daughter, Kim (Edwin) Kloster;...
Sandra Sue "Sandy" Woodin
Dec 4, 2024
Sandra Sue Woodin, 82, passed away on December 4, 2024 in Wichita, Kansas. Her husband, Chuck, was waiting for her to join him on the dock with a smile on his face and a drink in his hand.
Sandy was born in Hays, Kansas on December 2, 1942. Her father, Wilfred Dietz, was deployed in World War II and received special...
Edwin Ray Sapp Jr.
Dec 3, 2024
Edwin Ray Sapp Jr., age 79, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away while surrounded by family on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. He was born on March 4, 1945, in Jefferson City, Missouri, to Rita Mae Green Sapp and Edwin Ray Sapp.
Ed grew up in Coffeyville, Kansas, and in his formative years he engaged in a variety of activities, including participating in...
Bob Lewis Burgan
Dec 2, 2024
Cedar Park, Texas - Bob L. Burgan, 83, passed away peacefully on Dec 2, 2024. Born in Neodesha, KS, he lived and worked in Wichita most of his life, before moving to Texas to be closer to children. He is survived by daughter and son-in-law Tammy and Kent Smith, grandchildren, Spencer Smith and Alexa Berberich and great granddaughter Melody. Bob...
Dr. William "Bill" Dorsey
Dec 1, 2024
Dr. William "Bill" Dorsey, 82, pased away in Frisco, Texas, on Sunday, December 1, 2024. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 am, Monday, December 9, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. William was preceded in death by his daughter, Kimberlee Anderson; parents, James and Norma Dorsey; and siblings, Robert Dorsey, Jimmie Dorsey, and Cinda Rowe. Survivors...
Julie Reneé Chism
Nov 30, 2024
After 57 years with Cerebral Palsy, Julie Reneé Chism was met by her Savior and is no longer confined to a wheelchair, but is rejoicing with boundless abilities in the presence of all that have gone before her. Julie was born on July 14, 1967 in Wichita, Kansas. She was the first daughter of three born to Gwenn and Jack...
Kelley Lea (Pottorff) Dorsett
Nov 29, 2024
Kelley Lea (Pottorff) Dorsett, 61, was welcomed with open arms into the gates of heaven on November 29, 2024 after a courageous battle against cancer. Born in Wichita, Kansas on June 3, 1963 to parents Richard and June Pottorff, Kelley grew up with her brother, Steven Otto Pottorff. She attended Wilbur Junior High and then Northwest High School, until her...
Lawrence C. Frank
Nov 27, 2024
Lawrence C. "Larry" Frank, passed away on November 27, 2024, in Wichita, Kansas, at the age of 93. Born on December 4, 1930, in Gaylord, Kansas, Larry lived a life marked by dedication to his family, career, and community.
Larry had a successful career in the Aviation Industry, where he supported reputable companies such as Boeing, LearJet, and Cessna. His work...
Irene R. Oliver
Nov 27, 2024
Irene Oliver was born on February 10, 1928 to the union of Willie Oliver and Melvinne Marlow in Ashburn, GA. She resided in Jersey City, NJ before relocating to Wichita,KS. Ms Irene accepted Christ at an early age. Her spiritual foundation, strength, and wisdom was the glue to her family. Ms Irene loved and was the protector of everyone and...
Julie Garvey Sheppard
Nov 25, 2024
Julie Garvey Sheppard passed away at her home in Phoenix, AZ on November 25.
The fifth child of Jean and Willard Garvey, Julie attended Principia School in St. Louis and graduated from Wichita Collegiate School, where she co-founded and co-edited the student newspaper, Gerousia.
Having fallen in love with northern Nevada during summers spent on her family’s cattle ranch near Winnemucca, Julie...
Faye Hardyway
Nov 23, 2024
Faye Hardyway, 60, passed away Saturday, November 23. A service celebrating Faye's life will be at 1:00pm, Saturday, November 30 at Grace Chapel Church, 1302 W. Harry St. Faye is preceded in death by her parents, Chrast and Estella Hardyway. Faye's siblings include, Lillie (Samuel) Ginyard, Christine (LeRoy) Dykes, Linda Allen, Lolita (Rodney) Williams, Willie Hardyway, Jesse Hardyway, Terry Hardyway,...
Robert "Rob" L. Ellis
Nov 23, 2024
Robert "Rob" L. Ellis, 69, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2 pm, Tuesday, November 26, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Rob was preceded in death by his parents, Bobbi and Imogene Ellis; brother, Ronnie; and sister, Sondra. Survivors include his wife, Judy Ellis; children, Talana (Terry), Dan, Linda...
Linda L. Clark
Nov 21, 2024
Linda L. Clark, 76, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10 am, Tuesday, November 26, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Viewing will take place up to one hour before services. Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Clark; parents, Elvin Slusher and Cleo Pate; brothers, Fred Slusher...
Jerrie Beery
Nov 20, 2024
Jerrie Irene Beery, 80, retired Wichita Area Technical College Secretary, born September 21, 1944 in Flynn, TX to the late Levi and Lillie Grimes passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024 in Wichita, KS. Jerrie was also preceded in death by her husband, Larry Gene Beery; brothers, Lloyd, Johnny, Douglas, Tommie Mahlon and sisters, Anna Mae, Oneta, Lillie Pearl and Lou...
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