Obituaries

Mar 31, 2021

Douglass - Kathryn Elizabeth Pickens, 88, died, Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at her residence. She was born July 19, 1932 to Philip and Ester (Yost) Wilhelm in LaCrosse, Kansas.

Kathryn was married to Billy Edward Pickens on July 14, 1956 and they celebrated 55 years together. Kathryn worked as a secretary for the State of...

Mar 31, 2021

Margaret Lillie Bleier, co-founder and co-owner of Bleier's IGA, passed gracefully into heaven after 102 astonishing years on Earth. Rarely did one encounter a kinder, more gentle soul. There was not an ounce of malice in her bones and she truly radiated joy and love with every action. Anyone who met her always walked away with a smile (which...

Mar 31, 2021

Jack S. McKinley, 92 passed away on 31 March 2021 in Wichita, KS. He was born 18 Feb 1929 in Bellefontaine, Ohio the son of Henry C. McKinley and Ruth Wiseman. First and forever Jack was a Marine! Afterwards he was selected by his Congressmen to attend the United States Naval Academy and upon graduation he selected the United...

Mar 30, 2021

Richard Lee Galleher, 70, went to be with his Lord & Savior on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. He was born May 2, 1950 to John and Ruth (Ross) Galleher in Wichita, KS.

Richard loved his family dearly and had a special place in his heart for his animals.

He was preceded...

Mar 29, 2021

Leroy Luther Elliss, Jr 61, died Monday, March 29, 2021.

Memorial Service: 1:00 pm, Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Oatville Community Church, 3814 S Hoover Rd, Wichita.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leroy and Sharon Elliss; sister, Kim Elliss; and grandparents.

Leroy is survived...

Mar 29, 2021

Pauline Boutwell, 97, of Belle Plaine, KS passed away March 29, 2021. She was born on May 2, 1923, daughter of Clyde and June (Cherry) Hendren. Pauline retired from St. Francis hospital, where she worked in admissions and as the mail clerk for 15 years. She was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Mulvane, KS....

Mar 28, 2021

Antoinette Josephine (Farrugia) Oliphant, November 15, 1938 - March 28, 2021. Mother, Office Manager, Salem Township Trustee, Foster Grandparent, World Traveler. Toni was the first born daughter of Joseph Farrugia and Rita (Barbara) Farrugia in Detroit, Michigan. She married James Oliphant Jr and has three sons that survive her; Joseph (Rose) Oliphant, Quaker Heights, NSW, Australia, James (Marie Tenborg)...

Mar 26, 2021

Haysville - Cordes, Joanne Renae

64, passed away Friday, March 26th, 2021. She was born July 19th, 1956 to Thomas Dolan and Mildred Western Dolan in Stanley, North Dakota.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Cordes; sister, Kathy Dolan; father, Thomas Dolan.

Joanne is survived by...

Mar 26, 2021

Elvera M. "Vera" Warwick, age 92, retired US Federal Government Civil and Foreign Service Department employee, including working for the Department of Defense in Mogadishu, Somalia, Africa. Visitation 1-8 pm Monday, April 5, with family greeting friends 5-7 pm, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Recitation of the Rosary 10 am Tuesday, April 6, with Mass of Christian Burial following...

Mar 26, 2021

Malykai Braxtyn Hogan, 3 months, passed away Friday, March 26, 2021.

Visitation: Wednesday, March 31, 2021, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Funeral Service: 2:00 pm, Thursday, April 1, 2021 both at Smith Mortuary,1415 North Rock Road, Derby. Interment to follow at El Paso Cemetery, Derby.

He was preceded in...

Mar 25, 2021

Mulvane - Spatz, Patsy Sue

74, passed away Thursday, March 25th, 2021 after a long battle with Multiple System Atrophy. She was born November 23rd, 1946 to Omer Whitney and Ina Kaiser Whitney in Clay Center, Kansas. Patsy graduated from Friends University in 1969 with a degree in Elementary Education. She taught in the public school system...

Mar 25, 2021

Lauretta M. Nevin, age 92, homemaker, passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021. No Visitation. Graveside service 2 pm Wednesday, March 31, Rose Hill Cemetery. Lauretta is preceded in death by her husband, Donald; parents, Thomas and Nina Lee; and her sister, Yvonne Green. Survivors include her sons, John Nevin and David Nevin (Mary); daughter, Donna Jacobson (Scot). 5 grandchildren,...

Mar 22, 2021

Andover - Howard, Minnie Jo

85, a loving wife and mother, entered the gates of Heaven on Monday, March 22nd, 2021. She was born September 20th, 1935 to Jesse and Lois Faye Tarr in Cherokee, Okla.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert W. Howard; parents; four sisters, Jamie, Jennie Lu,...

Mar 22, 2021

Joyce Jeanette “Ginger” Janssen, 86, passed away in the presence of family on March 22, 2021. She was born on September 30, 1934, in Southland, Texas, to Tullis Cullen and Margaret Allene Onstott, who preceded her in death. Her parents met while working at a cottongin, but drawn to employment opportunities at the potash mines, the family soon relocated...

Mar 22, 2021

Derby - Miller, Jesse Walter

61, passed away Monday, March 22, 2021. He was born August 13, 1959 to Jesse and Marian Miller in Bainbridge, Maryland.

Jesse was employed with Metal-Fab for 26 years with the maintenance department. He was a hard worker and provider. Jesse loved his job and the company. He...

Mar 20, 2021

Matthew S. Schnier, age 34, passed away on Saturday March 20th 2021.

Visitation will be at 9 am on Friday March 26th at Smith Family Mortuary in Derby KS. The service will be held there as well at 10 am. Graveside will be at the new cemetery in Belle Plaine, KS. Please dress in Kansas...

Mar 19, 2021

Wichita, KS - Cecina LeAnn Staley, 55, died Friday, March 19, 2021 at her residence. She was born February 10, 1966 to LeRoy Staley and Retha Archibald (Petruzates-Spencer) in Wichita, Kansas.

Cina attended Clearwater Kansas schools, elementary, junior high and high school. She was a kind and generous spirited woman whose love of the outdoors...

Mar 19, 2021

Beverly Jean O’Neal came into this world on September 9, 1934 in Iola, KS. She left to be with her creator March 19, 2021. As a teenager her family relocated to Scott City, KS where she met and later married Bob O’Neal, her husband of 64 years. They eventually moved to Derby, KS where she owned and operated O’Neal's...

Mar 19, 2021

Derby - Robbins, Richard Jack, 82, died Friday, March 19, 2021.

Memorial service will be 11:00 am Monday, July 5, 2021 at Smith Mortuary Chapel, Derby.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Bob Robbins.

Richard is survived by his wife, Marcia Robbins; two children, Jacque...

Mar 18, 2021

Aurelia Elizabeth Schultz, age 105, homemaker, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021. Visitation 1-8 pm Monday, March 22, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Recitation of the Rosary 9:30 am Tuesday, March 23, followed by Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 10:00 am, both at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 132 S. Millwood. Burial will follow the Mass at St. Anthony...