Randal G. Allen
Nov 8, 2026
Randal G. Allen, 69, passed away November 8, 2026 in Wichita, Kansas.
He was born Janurary 5, 1957 in Newton, the son of Johnny and Marilyn (Haag) Allen. He grew up on a farm raising pigs in Sedgwick where he learned his love of motorcycles. He bought his first motorcycle at age 13. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1975. He...
Jerry Dale Bailey
Nov 7, 2026
Jerry Dale Bailey was born June 21, 1943 in Wichita, Kansas. He passed from this life on November 7, 2026 at the age of 83.
He is preceded in death by his parents William Arthur and Olive Lue (Day) Bailey, granddaughter Shalan Gannon, and great-granddaughter Emmalyne Black.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years Suzanne, son Troy (Lesley) Bailey, grandchildren...
Jo Ann Frasier
Nov 5, 2026
Jo Ann Frasier, 91, of Haysville, passed away peacefully November 5, 2026 at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice in St. Francis Hospital. She was born October 13, 1935 in Missouri. Jo Ann was preceded in detah by her parents and one son Leo John Sobba.
She worked in the aircraft industry for awhile, then in retail sales for years in Wichita and...
Robert Benjamin Bridgman
Nov 5, 2026
Robert Benjamin “Bob” Bridgman, age 84.97, was born November 15, 1941 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. He passed away on November 5, 2026, in Derby, Kansas.
Bob was a long-time member of Woodlawn United Methodist Church in Derby, Kansas.
An engineer by education and profession, Bob graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 1964 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electronics Engineering. He...
Phyllis Gene Haskett
Nov 2, 2026
Phyllis Haskett, 81, passed away November 2, 2026 at her home in Udall, Kansas. She was born in Stillwater, Oklahoma on January 11, 1945, to Phillip and Freddy Leininger. From the age of three, she was raised by her mother and stepfather, Melvin Shenold.
Phyllis worked for Wheat State Telecable, Binney & Smith, the aircraft industry, and was a para for...
Cindy J Dawson
Oct 31, 2026
Cindy Joan (Kerby) DawsonApril 14, 1954 - October 31, 2026Cindy Joan (Kerby) Dawson, 72, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away on October 31, 2026, following a courageous battle with lung cancer. Having overcome breast cancer more than 20 years earlier, Cindy demonstrated remarkable strength, determination, and resilience throughout her life.Born April 14, 1954, in Wichita, Kansas, to Tom and Lucille Kerby,...
Jack Blair Gillespie
Oct 29, 2026
Jack Blair Gillespie was born on February 20, 1932, in Topeka, Kansas, to John Blair Gillespie and Dorothy Van Winkle (Estes). He passed away on October 29, 2026, in Derby, Kansas.
Jack retired from the United States Air Force in 1971. After retiring from the military, he worked as a pharmaceutical representative. After his time in pharmaceutical sales, Jack and his...
Jordan Patrick Springer
Oct 29, 2026
Jordan Springer, 34, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2026. He was born July 26, 1992 to Dennis and Sheri Springer in Wichita, Kansas.
Preceded in death by his grandfather, Bob Springer. Survivors include his wife, Brett; children, Morgan, Noah; parents, Dennis and Sheri Springer; grandparents, Norma Springer, James and Gladys Cunningham; siblings, Tyler (Raeanne) Springer, Emma (Dalson) Hamlin, Carsen Springer...
Morris Richard Perkins, Jr.
Oct 28, 2026
Morris Richard Perkins, Jr. (Rick) was born in Monroe, Louisiana on February 22, 1950, the second of eight children of Morris, Sr. and Rita Perkins. He will be remembered as a colorful character with a unique love for family and friends, a strong faith, and tireless work ethic. He died in his home on October 28, 2026, about 24 hours...
Jon Donald Putman
Oct 26, 2026
Jon Donald Putman, 82, passed away at his home in Haysville on October 26, 2026. He was born on October 2, 1944, in Stockton, California, to the late Warren and Betty Putman.
Jon served 27 years in the U.S. Army and Army Reserve, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. An accomplished pilot, he flew in Vietnam and was awarded the Air Medal,...
Peggy Lee Bieberle
Oct 25, 2026
Peggy Lee Bieberle, 79, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026. She was born June 29, 1947 to James and Julia Neff in Great Bend, Kansas.
Peggy enjoyed her time she spent sewing, decorating, crafting, and raising her beloved dogs. Above all, her greatest joy was her family, and she cherished every moment spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death...
Veleta May Kilian
Oct 25, 2026
Veleta M. KilianSeptember 9, 1936 - October 25, 2026
Veleta M. Kilian, age 90, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2026.
Veleta was preceded in death by her husband, John V. Kilian; parents, Albert Patrick and Winnie (Stratton) Patrick; brothers, Lloyd and David Patrick; and sisters, Patricia Pennel and Alma Parker.
She is survived by her daughters, Linda Southerland (Don) and Debbie Gillespie (Bob);...
Judy Ann Krones
Oct 24, 2026
Judy Ann Krones, 64, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2026. She was born April 6, 1962 to Joseph and Mary Boutcher in Harvey, Illinois.
Judy enjoyed fishing, camping, watching a good horror movie, spoiling her grandkids, and spending time with her family and friends.
Preceded in death by her parents, brother, John Boutcher
Survivors include her husband of 46 years, David; children,...
Theresa Ann Kriszcziokaitis
Oct 23, 2026
Theresa Kriszcziokaitis was born on first day of spring, March 21st, 1954, the third of six children. She was raised in Derby, Kansas. She passed away at home October 23rd, 2026.
Theresa was one of the most outgoing and social people you could ever meet. She never met a stranger, and could and usually did strike up a conversation with anyone...
Margaret E. Noller
Oct 21, 2026
Margaret Esther (Hancock) Noller passed away peacefully at Homestead of Derby on October 21, 2026 surrounded by her family. She was born on April 2, 1932 to Homer and Ruth Hancock in Saffordville, KS. She was married to Robert O. (Bob) Noller on February 14, 1953. They were married until his death in December, 2014.
She is preceded in death by...
Robert H. Clark
Oct 17, 2026
Robert H. Clark was born on August 24, 1940, in El Dorado, Kansas, and passed away on October 17, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas.
He grew up on a farm in rural Butler County and graduated from Leon High School. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps, where he served for 22 years. He completed two tours of duty in Vietnam and was...
Donna June Guinn
Oct 16, 2026
Guinn, Donna June, 85, passed away on October 16, 2026. She was born on April 27, 1941 in Wichita, Kansas.
Donna's family lived in Mulvane Kansas where she met and married her highschool sweetheart Leonard. Leonard joined the Air Force and they started their journey. They lived in Arkansas, Texas, Hawaii, Montana and finally landed in Alaska where they ended up...
David Clasen
Oct 16, 2026
David Lynn Clasen, 70, of Big Bear Lake, California, went home to be with the Lord on October 16, 2026. Though his passing came far too soon for those who loved him, we find comfort in the promises of God and the hope of eternal life through Jesus Christ.
David was born on January 25, 1956, in Wichita, Kansas, to James...
Mercedes S. Ellis
Oct 16, 2026
Mercedes (Castro Garcia) Ellis, 87, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2026.
Born on February 26, 1939, in Madrid, Spain, Mercedes was the daughter of José and Eloisa Castro Garcia. She grew up in Madrid alongside her beloved brothers, Pepe and Miguel.
Mercedes met the love of her life, Max, while he was stationed at Torrejón...
Kay Ellen Gregory
Oct 16, 2026
Kay Ellen Hawthorne Gregory passed from this life on October 16, 2026.
Kay was born on May 30, 1943 to the late George and Georgia Hawthorne in St. Louis, Missouri. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in St. Louis, MO. She married, raised two wonderful children and began a career as a secretary. After her retirement, she enjoyed traveling, reading and...
