Joseph Steven Strang
May 19, 2026
Joseph “Joe” Steven Strang, 90, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas
Joe was born in Boise, Idaho, and lived in various towns throughout Idaho’s Treasure Valley. He moved to Wichita in 1955 and made it his home. He was a devoted family man, talented artist, and avid golfer who touched many lives through his kindness and sense...
Marie Estelle Clark
May 12, 2026
Marie Estelle Clark, 81 passed away on May 12, 2026 in Wichita, KS. She was born October 6, 1944 in Syracuse, NY to Charles Ferrante and Mary Perrone Ferarante. She graduated from Albany State University in New York with a Bachelors of Science in Business. There she was in a Sorority Beta Zeta where she met her future husband William...
Gertrude Ward
May 5, 2026
Gertrude Mae Ward (Butterfield) was born in Wichita, Kansas, on January 8, 1932, to Claude and Leona Butterfield. She passed away peacefully in Wichita, Kansas, on May 5, 2026, at Park West Plaza, after being lovingly cared for by family members and close friends.
After graduating from North High School, Gertie married C.W. Ward on April 10, 1955. She worked for...
Maude Banks
Apr 30, 2026
Maude Stanton Banks was born in Madison, Georgia, on June 12, 1930, to Austin Stanton and Della Cobb. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by family under the care of Good Shepherd Hospice, on April 30, 2026.
Maude lived her life with kindness, humility, and love. She was a member of St Mark United Methodist Church and the Women of Faith since...
James Cooper
Apr 22, 2026
James L. Cooper was born on July 10, 1936, in Kennedy, Alabama — the eldest of his siblings — and departed this life on April 22, 2026, at 89 years of age. He made his way to Wichita, Kansas in 1955, but not before returning to Alabama to marry the love of his life, Bittie J. Cooper, and bring her...
Pamela Seavey
Apr 14, 2026
Pamela D. Seavey, 69, passed on April 14, 2026, a sunny Tuesday afternoon. She was preceded by her husband Dave, son Luke, mom B. Eileen Jahnke, and sister Susie Stanley. Survived by her loving daughter Kitti, her greatest joy, granddaughter Lily, and Lily’s mom, Diana Rooney. The memory of her big heart and fierce spirit will live in our hearts...
Lois Louise Kelley
Apr 13, 2026
Lois Louise (Pocock) Kelley, 101, died Monday, April 13, 2026. Born in rural Bently, Kansas to parents Harold and Vera Pocock.
She graduated from Valley Center High School. Lois married George Kelley, they lived in Albuquerque, New Mexico and San Diego, California. She returned to Wichita in 1996.
Lois is preceded in death by husband George, parents, brother Cliford Pocock and sister...
Viola Ruth Sprague
Apr 6, 2026
Viola Ruth Sprague was born on January 26, 1947, in Leavenworth, Kansas, to Dorothy Eleen Lina and Richard Floyd January.
Viola was the second of nine children born to this union. She married Sherman Harvey in 1963, and four children were born to this marriage. In 1977, Viola began working at Hallmark Cards, where she met Robert Sprague. They later married,...
Marvin Duane Sidebottom
Mar 31, 2026
Marvin Sidebottom, 75, passed away March 31st, 2026, at his home in Wichita after a lengthy illness, with family at his side. He was born April 12, 1950, to the late Harold and Bernice Sidebottom. Marvin met Lori Anderson in 1991 and August 10th 1996 they were united in marriage. Marvin was raised in WIchita, KS and loved to spend...
Millie Law
Mar 24, 2026
Millie D. Law, 75, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away on March 24, 2026.
Born on January 28, 1951 in Wichita, Kansas to Ival and Anna Bell Osborn.
Millie lived a life filled with love, laughter, and dedication to her friends & family. She grew up in Wichita and made many great memories and connections.
She was a graduated of East High School class...