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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Ricky Wayne Boswell

Ricky Wayne Boswell

Feb 14, 2021

Wichita - Ricky Wayne Boswell 60, died Sunday, February 14, 2021. He was born January 1,1961 to Richard and Beverly (Rogers) Boswell in Glendale Montana.

He is survived by his children: Carly (Dakota) Zeit and Devin Boswell and fiance’ Morgan Bolander and grandchildren: Lincoln Zeit and Baby Boswell who will make an appearance in August...

Warren Scott Wilson

Warren Scott Wilson

Feb 14, 2021

Wichita - Wilson, Warren Scott

53, passed away Sunday, February 14th, 2021. He was born January 24th, 1968 in Wichita, to Walter and Darlene (Stewart) Wilson. Scott's love was having family gatherings and playing games.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Darlene Wilson; grandfather, Walter Stewart; nephew, Derrick Wilson...

Alice Craig

Alice Craig

Feb 14, 2021

On Sunday, February 14, 2021, Alice E. Craig, 87, passed away. Born July 26, 1933 in Jud, ND. Married to Jimmy R Craig June 8, 1956. Alice lived in Mulvane, KS for 67 years where she raised her family. Although an avid fan of KU basketball, her favorite sport to watch was any that her children, grandchildren, and great...

Colleen Shirley Crown

Colleen Shirley Crown

Feb 13, 2021

Colleen Crown, age 97, passed away peacefully on February 13,2021 at Homestead Health Center. Though she survived a severe case of COVID-19, her heart was weakened. Colleen and her husband Winton,who preceded her in death, were married 71 years. Colleen was a caring,friendly, and ornery person who enjoyed quiet pursuits of reading,art, and music. Her cheerful demeanor will be...

Erna R. Ott

Erna R. Ott

Feb 11, 2021

Erna Ruth (Stucky) Ott

age 89, peacefully passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021. Erna was preceded in death by her loving husband of 67 years, Lloyd; her parents, Eli and Tillie (Kaufman) Stucky; two brothers, Elmer and Harry; and four sisters, Doris Stucky, Esther Flickner, Laura Stucky and Elfreda Brown. Survivors include three daughters, Susan...

Lola Beth (Nickel) Ellis

Lola Beth (Nickel) Ellis

Feb 10, 2021

Wichita - Ellis, Lola Beth (Nickel)

89, entered the kingdom of Heaven on Wednesday, February 10th, 2021.

Lola was born April 6th, 1931 in Hillsboro, Kansas, to Herman R. Nickel and Elizabeth (Funk) Nickel. She married James E. Ellis on May 3, 1957. She worked as a Counter Ticket Agent for Braniff International...

Sally Ann Elizabeth Thorne

Sally Ann Elizabeth Thorne

Feb 10, 2021

Derby - Thorne, Sally Ann Elizabeth

75, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021. She was born May 2, 1945 to Peter and Lucille Wenskus in New Haven, Connecticut. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, Nana, Nannie, and Big Nana. Sally loved spending time with her family, friends, and UG. She took great pride in knitting...

Charles M. Kennedy

Charles M. Kennedy

Feb 9, 2021

age 71, commercial general contractor, passed away February 9, 2021. Charlie was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and stranger to no one. Visitation 2 – 5 pm Sunday, February 14, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral service 10 am, Monday, February 15, Derby Church of the Nazarene, 840 N. Woodlawn, Derby. Charlie is...

Kenny E. Cain

Kenny E. Cain

Feb 7, 2021

Derby - Cain, Kenneth Eugene

78, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021. He was born January 30, 1943 to Lester and Vera Cain in Washington, Kansas. Kenny was the owner and operator of Aggregate Sand & Gravel. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, dune buggies, and spending time with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his...

Thomas Orton

Thomas Orton

Feb 6, 2021

Thomas M. Orton, of Houston Texas, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Houston Methodist Hospital in Webster, Texas at the age of 71.

A visitation will be held from 1:00pm to 5:00pm (family present 3-5), Friday, February 26, 2021 at the First Baptist Church in Belle Plaine. Funeral services will be held at...

Jesse Farris

Jesse Farris

Feb 6, 2021

Derby - Farris, Jesse Kellen, 35, died Saturday, February 6, 2021.

He was a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force.

A private service will be held.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Kathleen Farris, Byron Farris, and Granville Ian Richardson.

Jesse...

Nathan Cook

Nathan Cook

Feb 6, 2021

Nathan Cook 47, passed away Saturday, February 6th, 2021. He was born September 7th, 1973 to Patricia and Albert Cook in Wichita, Kansas. Nathan lost his battle to numerous health conditions. His daughter Haylee was there in his final moments as went to his heavenly home.

Nathan grew up in Haysville, KS. In his short...

Margaret Mary Boone

Margaret Mary Boone

Feb 4, 2021

MARGARET MARY BOONE

February 29, 1924 – February 4, 2021

Margaret Mary Boone was born Leap Day, 1924, in Zenda, KS to Henry Christian and Theresa Mary (Bencken) Mertens. She was the 5th born and last surviving of their 13 children. Margaret passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 4, 2021 at...

Marilyn Sue Coleman

Marilyn Sue Coleman

Feb 3, 2021

Marilyn Sue Coleman, 76, homemaker, wife, and mother. Marilyn passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021.

Survived by her husband of 57 years, Joe Russell Coleman, Sr., sons, Joe Russell Coleman, Jr. (“Rusty”), Randall Scott Coleman and wife, Kimberly; daughter, Amanda Marie Herron, and husband Ryan; sister, Kate Soules, and husband Charles; eight grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.

Myron Edward Schwartz

Myron Edward Schwartz

Feb 3, 2021

Myron Edward Schwartz, age 95, of Derby, retired insurance and automotive manual salesman, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021. Visitation 1-8 pm Monday, February 8, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd, Derby. Funeral service 2 pm Tuesday, February 9, First Presbyterian Church, 324 N. Baltimore. Derby. Myron was born August 22, 1925 in Wichita, to Walter Asbury and Anna...

Ian David Waple

Ian David Waple

Feb 2, 2021

Derby- Ian David Waple 28, passed away surrounded by his family at Wesley Medical Center In Wichita, Kansas on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. He was born to Patrick and Karen (McKee) Waple in Wichita, Kansas on September 21, 1992. He was an amazing son, brother, father, uncle and friend.

Ian was known for being the...

Zachariah O Carlon

Zachariah O Carlon

Feb 2, 2021

Mulvane - Carlon, Zachariah Otis

46, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021. He was born August 17,1974 to Preston and Carolyn Carlon in Wichita, Kansas.

Zachariah is survived by his children, Molly Kuntz, Nicolas Carlon, and Zoe Carlon; parents, Preston and Carol Carlon; brother, John Carlon; sister, Kerry (Anthony Greene) Carlon-Greene; aunts, uncles...

Tim Foust

Tim Foust

Feb 1, 2021

Derby - Timothy Lee Foust, 59, born September 30, 1961 in Grants, NM passed away February 1, 2021 at 10:00 pm.

A private family service will be held.

He was married to Tracy (Cameron) Foust on February 27, 1988. A loving husband, father, and grandfather, he was an avid golfer, bowler,...

Mary Elizabeth Wheeler

Mary Elizabeth Wheeler

Feb 1, 2021

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Wheeler of Rose Hill, Kansas. Mary peacefully passed away the morning of Monday, February 1st, 2021 with loved ones surrounding her.

Mary was born in 1947 to John and Margaret Helten. She had many fond memories of growing up with her siblings; Kathy (Phil), Johnny,...

Dwight Dana Pike

Dwight Dana Pike

Jan 30, 2021

Dwight Pike, 65, of Wichita, KS, passed away on January 30th.

Dwight was born on September 24th, 1955 to Walter and Clora Mae Pike in Wichita, KS. After graduating West High School in 1973, he went on to join the Navy, serving aboard the USS Midway. Dwight joined the Air National Guard in 1981, serving in both...

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