Cochran Mortuary and Crematory

Eloy Benavente Mendoza

Jul 19, 2026

Eloy Benavente Mendoza

It is with profound grief and sorrow that we announce the sudden departure of Eloy Benavente Mendoza. Eloy passed away on July 19, 2026 in Wichita, Kansas surrounded by his loving family. He lived a life defined by dedication, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to providing for those he loved....

Gloria Benward

Jul 18, 2026

Gloria Jean Benward 72 of Mulvane Ks passed away peacefully on Saturday July18th 2026 at St. Francis Via Christy in Wichita Ks.

Born on July 3, 1954, in Wichita. She was the daughter of Walter Marion Benward and Wanda L. Benward.

She grew up in a community south of Haysville and talked regularly of being...

Charles Evan Thornhill

Jul 12, 2026

Charles Evan Thornhill April  26th, 1937 – July 12th, 2026 Charles was born in Cunningham, KS and remained a small town boy at heart his entire life, proud of where he came from.  Charles had many jobs in his life from farm work as a young man to selling RV's but was proudest of his time spent as a...

Rodney Eugene Beal

Jul 10, 2026

Rodney Eugene Beal, 73, passed away Friday, July 10, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas. Rodney was born March 7, 1953, in Wichita Kansas to Frank and Pauline Beal, he was the eldest of four children. He graduated from Wichita North High School in 1971. Rodney worked for the Wichita City Housing Department for over 30 years, retiring from public housing...

Mona Charlotte Griffith

Jul 8, 2026

In Loving Memory of Mona Charlotte Griffith

Mona Charlotte Griffith passed away peacefully on July 8, 2026, at the age of 96, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories and a legacy of love, kindness, adventure, and generosity.

Born on September 17, 1929, in Bayonne, New Jersey, Mona was the daughter of Anna and Frank...

Orlin "O.C." Creed Brockelman

Jul 8, 2026

Orlin "O.C." Creed Brockelman

Was born November 28, 1945 to Leroy and Velma Brockelman in Emporia, KS.  At age 9, the family moved to Texas were Orlin spent the next 71 years of his life making him a Texan by anyone's standards.

Orlin married Catherine Ann Keitel on June 7, 1980.  He spent the next...

Natasha Fife

Jul 3, 2026

Natasha Fife, 89, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026.

Born on August 19, 1936, in Winfield, Kansas, Natasha was the daughter of George and Maxine Matson. She lived a remarkable life defined by excellence, determination, compassion, and an unwavering love for her family. She leaves behind a legacy that will continue to inspire all who had...

Francis Elmo Fortune

Jun 27, 2026

Francis E. Fortune Francis was born January 30, 1936 in Elgin, Kansas. At 6 months old, the family moved to Burbank, Oklahoma where he grew up. Francis' dad died when Francis was 12 yrs old. Francis joined the Navy at 17 yrs old and served for 4 years. He moved to Wichita, where he met and married Mary McMahan...