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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Valentine "Valen" Anthony Wayne Perez

Valentine "Valen" Anthony Wayne Perez

2025

Valentine “Valen” Anthony Wayne Perez, 28, of Wichita, KS, went to be with his Creator, God, on Sunday, November 30, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family and close friends. He was a proud member of the Sac and Fox Nation of Stroud, Oklahoma.

Valen was born on July 5, 1997, to Rafael and April Perez, and was the youngest...

Debbie Plew

Debbie Plew

Nov 29, 2025

Sunrise: June 4th, 1959 – Sunset: November 29th, 2025

Deborah “Debbie” Plew of Udall, KS, passed peacefully in the care of Harry Hynes Hospice at St.Francis on November 29th, 2025, at the age of 66. She bravely battled a rare genetic disorder called Alpha-1 antitrypsin. Debbie was born on June 4th, 1959 in Eureka, KS, to Kenneth and Mary Alford. She...

Marva Hewlett

Marva Hewlett

Nov 27, 2025

Marva Lea Hewlett (Barnes) age 75, died Thursday, November 27, 2025. She was born June 2,1950, in Dodge City KS and grew up in Bucklin KS. 

Marva spent 20 years working for BOEING in Wichita KS, as an electrical engineer and working her way into becoming the Supervisor. After that she spent 10 yrs working for the Kansas Masonic Home in...

Mitchell Ray Duty

Mitchell Ray Duty

Nov 27, 2025

Mitchell R. Duty, 37, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025. He was born July 10, 1988 to Keith and Peggy Duty in Wichita.

Preceded in death by his great grandparents, Owen and June Russell; grandparents, Rush and Jan Duty, Ron and Jorita Belden, Ray Glover; beloved dog, Dixie

Survivors include his parents, Keith and Peggy Duty; siblings, Kristen (Anthony) McDaniel, Becca...

Lester Depperschmidt

Lester Depperschmidt

Nov 24, 2025

Depperschmidt, Lester “Les” E., 78, passed away on November 24, 2025. He was born in Quinter, Kansas to Al and Tillie Depperschmidt on February 13, 1947, and raised in Park, Kansas. He was a humble man, but was extremely proud to be a loving husband, father, Papa, brother and friend to many.

Les’ faith, family and friends, in that order, were...

Betty Jo Rollins

Betty Jo Rollins

Nov 23, 2025

Betty Jo Rollins, 101, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025. She was born August 13, 1924 to Robert and Anetta Rhodes in Americus, KS. 

Preceded in death by her husband, George Rollins; sons, Robert, Paul and Bill Rollins; daughters, Norma Sturgeon and Ruth Trimpe. Survivors include her daughter, Sharron McPhail; 9 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great-grandchildren. 

Funeral service is 11:00...

Teddy Clubb

Teddy Clubb

Nov 23, 2025

Teddy “Ted” Clubb died peacefully November 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born and raised in Wichita, KS, Ted was a devoted husband, father and “Papa”. Ted was an avid fisherman and hunter and enjoyed serving his community many years while a member of the Haysville Lions Club. He was a dedicated employee of Parker Oil Co. in Wichita for...

Darryl Runyan

Darryl Runyan

Nov 22, 2025

Runyan, Darryl Nathan, 56, passed away on November 22, 2025. He was born to Randy and Aletta Runyan on January 14, 1969, in Phoenix, Arizona.

Darryl always loved to learn something new and would always put 1000% into everything he did. A true geek at heart if he could watch Star Trek and play World of Warcraft all day that would’ve...

Iona "June" Sliger

Iona "June" Sliger

Nov 21, 2025

Iona “June” Sliger, 90, of Derby, Kansas, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on November 21, 2025. 

June was born on August 11, 1935 to Ollie & Mildred Williams, in Springfield, MO. She dedicated her life to her family and her passion of caring for children. Her loving spirit brightened the lives of all who knew her.

June met...

Ednamerle Cody

Ednamerle Cody

Nov 21, 2025

The oldest child of Raymond and Lucille Wilcox entered this world at St. John’s Hospital in Winfield, Kansas on June 16, 1946. On November 21, 2025, she left her earthly home at the age of 79. She was a patient at The Center at Waterfront rehabilitation center under the care of Good Shepherd Hospice in Wichita, Kansas. She was surrounded...

Romona Earline Fry

Romona Earline Fry

Nov 17, 2025

Earline, as she was known to most, a long-time resident of Derby, Ks went to be with her Lord on November 17,  2025 surrounded by her family. Born on December 1, 1936 in Harrisburg, Illinois to the late Robert “Earl” and Laura “Esther” (Gibbs) Smith, Earline married Norman “Gus” Fry on January 3, 1955 and promptly followed him to Riverside,...

John Alfred Reisch

John Alfred Reisch

Nov 17, 2025

John Alfred Reisch A retired teacher, went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ in Wichita, Kansas. Memorial Services will take place 10:30 am, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 at Prairie Homestead Chapel in Wichita, 1605 W. May. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

John was born on September 11, 1932 to Warren Alfred and Hilda Pauline (Miller)...

Jackie Waters

Jackie Waters

Nov 16, 2025

Jacqueline R. Waters 70, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025. She was born to Robert and Juanita Hively in Columbus, OH.

Jackie loved being a mom and poured her heart into her children's lives, always involved in their activities and serving faithfully with the PTA. She worked as the secretary at Nelson Elementary in Haysville, KS, where she was known for...

Kenneth L Cox

Kenneth L Cox

Nov 15, 2025

Kenneth L. Cox July 25, 1954 – November 15, 2025

Kenneth L. Cox was born on July 25, 1954, in Bloomington, Illinois, to Hershel and Edith Cox. He spent his later years in Belle Plaine, Kansas. Kenneth was married to Nora Cox for 19 and a half years, and after her passing, he married Jane Cox on November 14, 1992.

Kenneth retired...

Jack Dochow

Jack Dochow

Nov 14, 2025

Dochow, Jack Duane, 96, passed away on November 14, 2025. He was born to Ernestand Leona Dochow on March 20, 1929 in Concordia, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, James Dochow. Jack is survived by his wife of 43 years, Nikki; children, Steven Dochow, Teresa Snyder, and Greg Dochow; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. 

Funeral service will...

Stanton R Wells

Stanton R Wells

Nov 13, 2025

Wells, Stanton R., 85, passed away Nov. 13, 2025, of natural causes, Derby, Kansas. Stan was born July 25, 1940 in Waltonville, IL to Harmon and E. Maxine Wells (Jones).Stan joined the United States Air Force in 1960-1964. He reached the rank of SrA before his Honorable Discharge.Stan was preceded in death by his parents Harmon and E. Maxine, sister,...

Verle Clark

Verle Clark

Nov 12, 2025

Verle Robert Clark, 85, went home to be with the Lord on November 12, 2025. He was born on December 10, 1939, to Aaron E. and Mildred Clark on the family farm northwest of Stockton, KS. After his mother and father moved to Palco, he attended school there graduating from Palco High School in 1959. Verle began working at a...

Randell Rogers

Randell Rogers

Nov 7, 2025

Randell (Randy) Eldon Rogers was born in Oak Park, Illinois to Vance and Connie Rogers on August 4, 1943. He exited this plane of existence on November 7, 2025. A few things happened in between.

The family moved to Wichita, Kansas shortly after Randy’s birth. He attended Wichita Public Schools, culminating in a year at East High before transferring to the...

Donald Sinnes

Donald Sinnes

Nov 6, 2025

Donald Ray Sines, age 67, of El Dorado, Kansas, passed away on November 6, 2025 at his residence. He was born on September 13, 1958 in Ponca City, Oklahoma, to Philip Ray and Opal Joan (Melton) Sinnes. He married Del E. McMillan October 6, 2003, in El Dorado, Kansas.

Don is survived by sisters Debra (Stephen) Hyle, Diane (Tony) Malcom; brothers...

Aileen Bowie

Aileen Bowie

Nov 6, 2025

Bowie, Mickey, Ailene Patricia (McKee) was cremated and requested no memorial service."I hope family and friends will celebrate my life with a toast of fun." The following thumbnail sketch will share highlights in my life. "I always considered herself blessed and lucky." In 1946 Jesus came into my life and I have depended on him everyday since. 

My parents Louise (Reppenhagen)...

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