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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries
Valerie J. Burgdorf
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...
Martin Jerome Dietrich
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....
Vernon Williams
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,...
Karen D. Southwick
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...
Teresa Fleming
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,...
Marilyn Lue Liebau
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...
Jo Ann Andrews
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...
Cecelia Rose Schlick
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,...
Marvin Doffing
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...
Robert Clifford Edwards
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...
Ileen Penna
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...
Emma Hoover
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,...
Carla Lette
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...
Dennis John Scripp
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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Madeline Grosvenor
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,...
Melvin "Doc" Moore
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...
Teddy Wayne Slack
Jul 17, 2021
Haysville - Slack, Teddy Wayne (Ted)
94, passed away Saturday, July 17th, 2021. He was born August 16th, 1926 to Clyde and Carol (Lacy) Slack in Kingfisher, Oklahoma. He retired from Boeing Wichita after 40 plus years of service as an Aeronautical Engineer.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Bettie (Short)...
Douglas Keck Buchanan
Jul 17, 2021
Our beloved son, Douglas Keck Buchanan went to be with the Lord on July 17, 2021. Doug was born in Wichita, Kansas on September 24, 1984. He leaves behind mom Jere, dad Bruce, sister Staci Romero (Orlando Romero), nephew Raymond Romero, and niece Melanie Romero. He also leaves behind a large loving family of aunts, uncles, and cousins -...
Terry Heath
Jul 16, 2021
Wichita - Heath, Terry Susan
73, passed away Friday, July 16th, 2021. She was born November 9th, 1947 to Max and Maxine Ruddle in Wellington, Kansas.
She was preceded in death by her husband Michael Heath, parents, Wayne and Maxine Larsen, Max Ruddle; siblings, Dennis Ruddle, Lana Taylor, Randy Ruddle.
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Dianne Kae Timmerman
Jul 16, 2021
Dianne Timmerman, loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away on July 16th peacefully surrounded by loved ones in her home. She was born March 29th, 1943 in Des Moines, Iowa to Ralph and Helen West. Dianne graduated from Des Moines East High School. After high school, she met her future husband, Daryl Timmerman at a local YWCA dance. They...
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