Obituaries

Aug 3, 2021

Dolly Odorizzi, 93, of Haysville, passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2021. Visitation 4-7pm Thursday, August 5, at Smith Mortuary-Haysville. Funeral Service 11am Friday, August 6, First Baptist Church, 125 Delos, Haysville. Survived by daughters Connie Bibb of Halstead, Carolyn Batson (Don) of Haysville, and Lisa Odorizzi of Wichita; 6 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death...

Aug 3, 2021

Bernita Louise Oetting was born November 30, 1919 to Frederick A. and Theresa Hendes Oetting at

Sylvan Grove, Kansas. She died on Aug. 3, 2021 in Hutchinson, Kansas at the age of 101. She attended Bethlehem Lutheran School for grades 1-8 and graduated from Sylvan Grove High School in 1937. In 1933 she was confirmed in and...

Aug 1, 2021

Lawanda Lee-Sparr, homemaker, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021. Visitation 1-8 pm Thursday, August 5, with family greeting friends 5-7 pm, funeral service 2 pm Friday, August 6, both at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Survivors include her husband, Del Sparr, 5 children, 32 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren. A memorial has been established with the American...

Aug 1, 2021

Norwich – Crittenden, Monroe

44, passed away Sunday, August 01, 2021. He was born October 27, 1976 to Boonlai Hiser and Veryl D.M. Crittenden II in Wellington, Ks. He graduated from Wellington High School. He was a Machinist with multiple aircraft companies throughout Wichita. He was a ranch hand in Eureka Springs, Ks, and helped with multiple...

Jul 30, 2021

Valerie was born to Kathleen and John Charles Wood in Wickford Essex England. She was an avid fisherwoman and loved to create original pieces from stained glass and wood carving. She loved gardening but most of all she loved her family and friends. Valerie died peacefully in her home on the evening of July 30th surrounded by her family...

Jul 30, 2021

Martin Jerome Dietrich, age 76, retired construction company owner and former Boeing Company employee, passed away Friday, July 30, 2021. Memorial service 11 am Friday, August 6, Smith Mortuary, Mulvane Chapel, 501 SE Louis Blvd., Mulvane. Martin is preceded in death by his parents, Ira and Bertha Dietrich; brothers, Sal and Mike Dietrich; and his sister, Mary Jo West....

Jul 30, 2021

Vernon Rell Williams, age 84, of Scandia, retired heavy equipment operator, passed away Friday, July 30, 2021. Memorial graveside services will be held 10 am Friday, August 6, 2021, Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery, 1208 N. College, Winfield. Vernon is preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie; parents, Irish and Bertha Williams; and his brother, Raymond Williams. Survivors include his sons,...

Jul 30, 2021

Karen Dee Southwick (Hendren) was born May 22, 1945 in Tulsa, OK and at last received all that was promised her by the Lord Jesus Christ on July 30, 2021. She is preceded by her parents John and Ruth Hendren, and brother Charley. Karen is survived by her husband of 52 years Karl Southwick, children Julie O’Neill and son-in-law...

Jul 27, 2021

Teresa Ann Fleming, age 65, co-owner Kenny’s Auto and Truck Repair, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Visitation 1-8 pm Sunday, August 1, with family receiving friends 5-7 pm, Smith Mortuary, 501 SE Louis Blvd, Mulvane. Funeral service 10 am Monday, August 2, First Baptist Church, 1020 N. 2nd Ave, Mulvane. Teresa is preceded in death by her father,...

Jul 26, 2021

Derby - Liebau, Marilyn Lue

70, passed away Monday, July 26, 2021. She was born August 1, 1950 to Fred and Lillian Liebau in Wichita, Kansas.

Marilyn retired from nursing after 30 years of service. She was a loving and devoted sister, aunt, and friend.

She was preceded in...

Jul 26, 2021

Wichita - Andrews, Jo Ann

63, passed away Monday, July 26th, 2021. She was born February 28th, 1958 to Joe Randall and Mable Foley Randall in Wichita, Kansas. Jo was a life long resident of Wichita. She was an educator for USD 259 School District for 35 years, retiring in 2016. She had her Masters Degree in...

Jul 25, 2021

Cecelia Rose Schlick, age 80, homemaker, of Mulvane, formerly of Toronto, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021. No visitation. Memorial service 2 pm Friday, July 30, Smith Mortuary, Mulvane Chapel, 501 SE Louis Blvd. Cecelia is preceded in death by her parents, Nick and Theda Foltz; husband, Charles; sons, Charles, Jr. and John; and her brothers, Nick Foltz II,...

Jul 24, 2021

Haysville – Doffing, Marvin J., was born May 14, 1946. He passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021, at the age of 75. Marvin was a farmer and was devoted to his family and faith. He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Winifred Doffing; brothers, George, William and Robert Doffing; and sister, Donna Lea. Survivors include...

Jul 24, 2021

Robert (Bob) Edwards passed away at the age of 79 on July 24, 2021. He is survived by his wife Kathy, two sons, Brian and David (and wife Lynn), stepson Matthew Burton and step-daughter Andrea Burton, granddaughter Sandi Edwards Perry (and husband Eric) and grandson Luke Edwards. He is also survived by his sister Jackie Woerl and husband Ron...

Jul 22, 2021

Patricia Ileen Penna, 94, died on Thursday, July 22, 2021 in Wichita, Kansas. Ileen was born at Wesley Hospital in Wichita on February 12, 1927. She graduated from East High School in 1944. Ileen was one of the founding members of the Wichita Ski Club in 1958. She worked in the accounting department of various oil companies for 32...

Jul 22, 2021

Emma Eileen Hoover

11/22/1928 – 7/22/2021

Emma Eileen Hoover, 92 of Derby, Kansas passed away Thursday, July 22nd.

Born November 22, 1928, to Ed Green Riggins and Lillie Vena Marie (Haack) Riggins. Emma was raised on a farm outside Knowles, Oklahoma. She graduated from Beaver High School (1946, Beaver,...

Jul 20, 2021

Lette, Carla Anne passed away on Tuesday, July 20th at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. Carla was born on November 1, 1937, in Oklahoma City. She married her best friend and only husband on April 27, 1956. Carla, as a dedicated military wife, traveled with her husband to numerous states and countries while growing their family. Carla, her husband...

Jul 19, 2021

Scripp, Dennis John, 62, died Monday, July 19th, 2021 in Derby, Kansas

Dennis was born on April 9, 1959 in Sumatra, Indonesia to Richard and Marianne (Hofman) Scripp

Dennis had worked as a Mod Mechanic for many years. Dennis was a loving Father, Son, Brother and Grandfather.

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Jul 18, 2021

Mulvane - Grosvenor, Madeline Carol, 81, died Sunday, July 18, 2021.

She and her husband owned a pet shop "Keys Kritters" in Key Largo, Florida. Madeline was a volunteer at the F.R.O.G. diner food mission at the Mulvane United Methodist Church.

Cremation has taken place. Service will be 10:30am on Tuesday,...

Jul 18, 2021

Melvin Moore of Derby, Kansas passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on July 18, 2021, at the age of 86 years. Mel was born on Oct. 18, 1934, in Great Bend, KS the son of Clyde and Ruth Moore.

A quiet, thoughtful, caring, and responsible husband, father, grandfather, and serviceman. Doc, as he was...