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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Marlene Joyce Howard

Marlene Joyce Howard

Jul 16, 2025

Marlene Howard, 87, of Wichita, passed from this life July 16, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her husband Jesse, infant son, Stephen Anthony Howard, and two grandchildren.

Survived by her children Jayme Powell, James (Jeanette) Christy, Janice Sprinkle, and Brenda (John) Long; 21 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren....

Michael Hughes

Michael Hughes

Jul 14, 2025

Michael Owen Hughes

May 2, 1948 – July 14, 2025

Michael Owen Hughes, 77, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 14, 2025.

Mike was born on May 2, 1948, in Pratt, Kansas, where he grew up and spent most of his life. He proudly...

Jacqueline Estrellita Darlene Specht

Jacqueline Estrellita Darlene Specht

Jul 14, 2025

Jacqueline Specht, 83, of Derby, Kansas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 14, 2025 in Wichita. Born May 31, 1942 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of Orlin Alfred and Esther Marie (Sorce) Alstad.

Jacqueline worked as a manager in several stores, specializing in Fine Jewelry Sales -...

Jerry Larson Wathen

Jerry Larson Wathen

Jul 13, 2025

Jerry Larson Wathen, 81, beloved husband, father, grandfather, passed away, Sunday, July 13, 2025.

Graveside service will be at the Mulvane Cemetery on Wednesday, July 23, at 10:30am.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife Glenda Thompson Wathen.

Survived by his...

Dorothy Jane Delgado

Dorothy Jane Delgado

Jul 13, 2025

Dorothy J. Delgado passed away peacefully July 13, 2025, at the age of 82. She was born September 25, 1942, the daughter of the late Basil G. Delgado, and Marie J. Delgado. Dorothy grew up in Kansas with two sisters and one brother.

Following in the footsteps of her father, she joined the...

Paul Richard Runquist

Paul Richard Runquist

Jul 12, 2025

Paul Richard (Dick) Runquist, 89, passed away on July 12, 2025, in Derby, KS. Dick was born on Jan. 1, 1936, in Lindsborg, KS, to Paul Albert and Agnes Violet (Lindholm) Runquist. He grew up on a farm near Falun, KS, that was homesteaded by his Swedish-immigrant great-grandparents. He attended elementary grades in a one-room school across...

Aaron Dean Callison

Aaron Dean Callison

Jul 12, 2025

Wichita, Kansas - Aaron Dean Callison, 46, left his family, friends and loved ones on Saturday, July 12, 2025.

Aaron was a loving father, son and brother. He worked at Spirit as a Composite Mechanic and as a Human Resources Trainer for several years.

Aaron is preceded in death...

Louise Martinez

Louise Martinez

Jul 10, 2025

Mulvane - Maxine Louise Martinez, 101, passed away peacefully during her sleep on July 10, 2025, at her home of 46 years, surrounded by several of her loving children. Louise was just one month short of turning 102. She was born August 30, 1923, to Elbert (E.B.) Harvey and Anna Harvey (Schwenke) in Fairview, OK. She was...

Linda Evelyn Wenman

Linda Evelyn Wenman

Jul 10, 2025

Linda Evelyn Wenman, 72, passed away July 10, 2025. She was born August 05, 1952 to Kenneth and Evelyn Wenman in London, England.

Preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her daughters, Paula Muthomi, Jennifer Michael Timmons) Moen; siblings, Christopher (Geraldine) Wenman, Margaret (Steve) Hall, Christine (Jim) Horning; grandchildren; Christopher, Raymond, Elizabeth,...

Betty R Mccune

Betty R Mccune

Jul 10, 2025

Betty R. McCune, 99, passed away July 10, 2025. She was born March 27, 1926 to Archibald and Alma Bracht in Rose Hill, KS.

In her 99 years, Betty lived a blessed life and left a beautiful legacy behind. She was born in 1926 during the Great Depression, which shaped her core values...

Wanda Leona Schifferdecker

Wanda Leona Schifferdecker

Jul 5, 2025

Wanda Schifferdecker, 91, passed away July 05, 2025. She was born October 08, 1933 to Orville and Minnie Page in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Wanda was a master gardener and enjoyed identifying birds in her back yard.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors...

Randolph William Degenhardt

Randolph William Degenhardt

Jul 4, 2025

Randolph William Degenhardt was born May 15, 1950 in Salina, Kansas to William “Bill” and Regina (Meier) Degenhardt. Raised in Wichita, Randy graduated from Wichita South High School in 1968 and went on to graduate from Sacred Heart College with a degree in English. He spent 35 years with Westar Energy, retiring in 2012. He...

David Tanner

David Tanner

Jul 3, 2025

David Lawrence Tanner passed away July 3rd, 2025 in Derby, Kansas.

David was born at home in Toledo, Ohio to James and Lilian (Kibler) Tanner on April 14th, 1938.

David graduated from Macomber High School and then worked for Ohio Michigan Heating & Air Conditioning. He served as a...

Loy Louise Arnold

Loy Louise Arnold

Jun 30, 2025

Loy Louise Arnold, 87, of Mulvane and Wichita, Kansas, passed away on June 30, 2025. She was born on September 2, 1937 in Miami, Florida to Don and Gladys Hite. She married Richard Arnold on February 7, 1958 in Wichita.

She is survived by her husband Richard of Wichita, daughter Jamie (Colin) McAlister...

Robert Russell Hansen

Robert Russell Hansen

Jun 30, 2025

Robert R. Hansen passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025. He was a graduate of Leon High School and served honorably in the United States Air Force. Robert dedicated 38 years of service to Vulcan Chemicals before his retirement.

He was preceded in death by his father, Wilfred; his mother, Elizabeth; and his...

Doris Crane

Doris Crane

Jun 30, 2025

Doris Leah Kaser Crane

Jan 21, 1930 – June 30, 2025

Doris Leah Kaser was born on January 21, 1930 in Billings Montana, the only child of Fred and Henrietta Kaser. Her life is testimony to her love of people, music and art.

From the age of two until...

Larry Leon Justice

Larry Leon Justice

Jun 30, 2025

Larry Leon Justice

July 13, 1947 – June 30, 2025

Larry L. Justice, beloved husband, father, grandfather, educator, and friend, passed away at the age of 77 on June 30, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Born on July 13, 1947, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, Larry was the eldest child...

Lynn Carol Martiens

Lynn Carol Martiens

Jun 29, 2025

Lynn C. Martiens, 66, passed away June 29, 2025. She was born November 06, 1958, to Hank and Elizabeth Martiens in Riverside, California.

Anyone who knew Lynn knew her love of animals. Tigers and dogs were her favorite. Lynn regularly took in strays. Lynn enjoyed listening to music from the 60’s and 70’s....

Shirley A. Shipman

Shirley A. Shipman

Jun 28, 2025

Rose Hill – Shirley Ann Shipman, 80, passed away on June 28, 2025. She was born on June 6, 1945, to George and Mary Prewit in Berryville, Arkansas.

Shirley was a devoted mother, loving grandmother, and cherished friend. She worked at Coleman (Johnson Controls) for over 20 years. She had a passion for...

Lea Mcnutt Patterson Veach

Lea Mcnutt Patterson Veach

Jun 28, 2025

MCNUTT PATTERSON VEACH, LEA 97

December 25, 1927 – June 28, 2025

She was born Christmas Day to Charles “Charlie” and Lou Ella (Bailey) Evans in Gove County Kansas.

Preceded in death by her parents; brothers Charles Keith Evans, twins Wayne and Duane Evans; husband Eugene “Gene” C. McNutt, who was...

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