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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries
Kerry Alfred Schillinger
May 22, 2025
Kerry A. Schillinger, 56, of Wichita, passed away May 22, 2025. He was born May 21, 1969 in Wichita, the son of James and Marlynn (Erickson) Schillinger. Kerry was a talented drummer and guitarist, loved to fish, enjoyed wood burning, watching his Green Bay Packers (Go Pack), playing Call of Duty with his brother Kevin and playing...
Ray Brill
May 21, 2025
Udall - Harold "Ray" Brill, 89, passed away May 21, 2025. He was born April 10, 1936 to Irvin and Stella in Isabel, Kansas.
Ray graduated from Douglass High School in 1954. In 1958 he enlisted in the United States Navy were he received a medal for good conduct. After being discharged from...
John Eddy Elliott
May 21, 2025
John Eddy Elliott
John Eddy Elliott, called Jack, 75, passed away quietly on May 21, 2025 after a prolonged time of health issues. At the time of his death he was living with his wife and many cats in Wichita, Kansas. During his final years of his life, he enjoyed sitting with his...
Darrell Evean Vincent
May 20, 2025
Darrell Evean Vincent of Wichita, Kansas, born on March 2, 1949, to William Robert and Loretta Vincent went to be with our Lord in the early morning hours of May 20, 2025 at the age of seventy-six. He had a full life that included living in Hawaii and on Guam while serving in the Navy. He met...
Lesa Delight Lusk
May 20, 2025
Lesa Delight Lusk, age 87, of Derby, Kansas, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2025, with her loving family by her side. A retired secretary and former Sweet Adelines chorus member, Lesa was known for her warmth, grace, and devotion to her family.
A Memorial Visitation will be held Friday, May 30, 2025,...
Dee Burnett
May 19, 2025
Derby- Dolores M. Burnett, 92, passed away May 19, 2025. was born November 01, 1932 to John and Jennie Nolan in Frontenac, KS.
Dee Burnett truly never met a stranger. She had the most generous heart and would help anyone who came to her for assistance. She especially loved horses, dogs and cats....
John Harold Green
May 18, 2025
In Loving Memory of John Harold Green, 93 years old.
December 3, 1931 - May 18, 2025
John was born on December 3, 1931, in Star City, Arkansas, to Clarence and Eva White Green. He proudly served in the United States Navy from July 21, 1950, to May 19, 1954, during...
James Van Ashley
May 16, 2025
Jim was born on September 7, 1943 in Checotah, OK. He had 3 brothers and 2 sisters of whom all are deceased now. Jim was blessed with 2 sons – Rick Ashley of Wichita, KS and Van Ashley along with his wife Lyndsey of Nebraska City, NE and one daughter Connie Gregory with her husband Dan of...
Robert Alan Day
May 15, 2025
Robert A. Day, passed away May 15, 2025. Alan was born in Sabetha, Kansas to Robert and Thelma Day and grew up on a farm outside of Hiawatha, Kansas.
Preceded in death by his parents; brother, Steven (Sandy) Day. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Phyllis; son, Jason Day; brothers, Larry (Linda)...
Glenn Grimsley
May 14, 2025
Derby - Glenn Grimsley, 76, passed away May 14, 2025 in Derby, Kansas. He was born September 26, 1948 to James Benton and Pearl Onie Grimsley in Upton, Kentucky. Glenn moved to Kansas when he was 13 years old. He graduated from South East High School in 1967. After graduation, Glenn worked for Bond Baking Co. before...
Jack A. Turner
May 12, 2025
Jack Arthur Turner, 71, passed away May 12, 2025. He was born February 28, 1954 to Jack and Olive Turner Wichita, Kansas.
Preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Carol Harris, Patricia Peterson, John McQuillan, Linda Heart, Marie Turner, Celia Figueroa; nephew, Michael Harris. Survivors include his sons, Gregory (Cherie) Turner, Garrett (Hunter)...
Michael C. Smith
May 11, 2025
In Loving Memory of Michael C. Smith
September 5, 1961 – May 11, 2025
Derby, KS
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Michael C. Smith, 63, on May 11, 2025. Born in Wichita, Kansas, to Vernon and Anita Smith, Mike was the kind of man whose love...
Delmer L. Wilks
May 10, 2025
Delmer L. Wilks, age 95, of Rose Hill, Kansas, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025.
Born on June 18, 1929, to Vernon Ray Wilks and LaVon Beatrice Wilks (Hinshaw) in Rose Hill, Delmer remained deeply rooted in his hometown throughout his life. He was a proud graduate of Rose Hill High School,...
Gene Haynes
May 10, 2025
Merle Eugene “Gene” Haynes, retired jig builder, was born in August of 1936 in Wichita to Arthur and Lela Haynes.
He was the oldest of three children and attended Wichita schools. He graduated from West High in 1955 and attended college at Wichita State University. Gene married Marcella Irvin in 1962, and they...
Carl Keith Slack
May 9, 2025
Carl Keith Slack of Derby, Kansas, passed away Friday, May 9th at the Wesley Hospital in Wichita, Kansas. He was born on July 15, 1938, the son of Lawrence and Naomi Lawless Slack. He attended the Barner Country School, the Oxford schools, Emporia State University, and Southwestern College, majoring in Industrial Arts. He was involved in the...
Dorothy Joyce Zimmerling
May 9, 2025
Dorothy Joyce Zimmerling, Rogersville, 79, retired Castle Metal, Sales, passed away May 09, 2025. she was born March 27, 1946 to Albert Joseph Hawkins and Sarah Jane Elliott in Ashland, Kansas.
Joyce didn't know a stranger. In her younger years you would find her on the sidelines watching the grandkids play football, baseball,...
Ryan Craig Madden
May 8, 2025
Ryan Madden was born in Rapid City, SD in 1970. He graduated from RC Central High School and received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Redlands, California.
Ryan met the love of his life and soulmate, Jane Schmaltz, while working in Minnesota. They moved to Arizona in 2001 where they...
Terry Lee Sublett
May 6, 2025
Terry Lee Sublett , 62, passed away Tuesday, May 06, 2025. He was born September 29, 1962 to James Arthur Sublett and Maudie Pearl Smith in Wichita, Kansas.
Terry loved to be outdoors, especially camping, fishing, and dirt track racing. He will be remembered for his kind heart and generous nature. Terry was...
Sonya Lea Kackley
May 5, 2025
Wichita - Sonya Lea Kackley, 54, passed away Monday, May 05, 2025. She was born May 12, 1970 to General Sherman Thomas and Deborah Gene Thomas (Beck) in Wichita, Kansas. Sonya was united in marriage to the love of her life, Ken, on April 20, 1990 — a bond built on unwavering love and shared joy that...
Ronald Dee Muhlenbruch
May 5, 2025
Ronald Dee Muhlenbruch (Ron) was born November 16th, 1942 to Ruth and Cliff Muhlenbruch. He graduated from North High in 1960, (Wichita) and Wichita State University in 1965 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. He married Wilburta Sue Binford on September 10, 1965 just three months after he proposed to her! They were married at University...
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