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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries
Tasha Gerstenkorn
Dec 24, 2020
It's with a very heavy heart that we are writing this. Our beloved Tasha Gerstenkorn passed away December 24, 2020. She was a single mother of 2 young children, Graycee, age 6 and Gustafer, age 9 months. Her children were her life. We are going to set up a memorial fund for the children.
She...
James Williams
Dec 24, 2020
James Don Williams, 68, passed away peacefully in his home on December 24, 2020. He was
born December 1, 1952, in Wichita, Kansas.
He worked as a Jet Engine Mechanic for 27 years at the Kansas Air National Guard in Wichita.
He was Papa to two granddaughters which he was raising with his...
Roy Tate
Dec 23, 2020
Roy Eugene Tate, 67, of Udall, KS passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020, surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born on January 20, 1953 in Quincy, IL.
Roy served in the United States Marine Corps from 1970 to 1974 and went on to serve 35 years as a firefighter,...
Robert Gibfried
Dec 23, 2020
Robert Francis Gibfried passed away on December 23, 2020. Born November 7th, 1930, he is preceded in death by his son Joseph Gibfried. Robert is survived by his wife Kathlene Gibfried; five children Robert Gibfried, Michael Gibfried, Julia Gibfried, Matthew Gibfried Timothy Gibfried; six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Robert, an Airforce veteran of the Korean War, retired from...
Christopher L. Brodbeck
Dec 21, 2020
Brodbeck, Christopher L., 65, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020.
A private service will be held.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Vivian Brodbeck; brother, Michael; and previous wife, Debbie Brodbeck.
Christopher is survived by his six children, David Brodbeck (Joan), Melissa Brodbeck...
David William Hardin
Dec 21, 2020
David William Hardin, 71, of Wichita, Kansas, went to be with the Lord on December 21, 2020. He was born and raised by William R. Hardin and Florence E. (Fetsko) Hardin in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on March 25, 1949.
He is survived by his son Stephen, 2 grandchildren, Alena and Alissa, his brother Ronald R. Hardin, and sister...
Sheldon F. Cox
Dec 19, 2020
Sheldon Francis Cox, 82, passed away Dec. 19, 2020. A memorial service will be at a later date. He was born April 26, 1938 near Coyle, Oklahoma to Westin and Winifred Cox who were pastors at Friends Chapel. He graduated from Vilas, Colorado high school, Friends Bible College Jr. College and Friends University. Sheldon and Elda Ann Thornburg were...
Bonnie Shipman
Dec 19, 2020
Wichita - Shipman, Bonnie Louise, 85, died Saturday, December 19, 2020.
Visitation: Sunday, December 27, 2020, from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm with the family to receive friends from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, Wichita. Funeral Service: 2:00 pm, Monday, December 28, 2020 at Friendship Baptist Church, 2209 E. Pawnee St., Wichita,...
Cecil M. Ambrose
Dec 19, 2020
Ambrose, Cecil M.
November 25, 1931 – December 19, 2020
Cecil passed away on December 19, 2020, at the age of 89. He was the seventh son born to Albert J. and Clara Ida Marie Ambrose on November 25, 1931, in the small town of Roper, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Merla Leroy "Red" Alexander
Dec 18, 2020
MCKINNEY, TX - Merla Leroy "Red" Alexander
On Friday, December 18, 2020 Merla Alexander, cherished husband and father passed away at home in McKinney, TX at the age of 92. Merla was born May 19, 1928 in Newkirk, OK to Tiney and Effie Alexander. He married Jeanie Kendrick on June 19, 1954. They raised their family in...
Robert "Bob" Allen Brown
Dec 17, 2020
Robert "Bob" Brown was born on June 10, 1950 in Waco Texas, to Lloyd and Lelia Brown. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Lloyd and sisters Maralee and Carol.
He is survived by his wife Jewell, twin sons Allen and Jason(Valerie)and daughter Sundie. As well as brother Bernie Brown. Two grandchildren and several...
Leslie D. Deming
Dec 17, 2020
Valley Center - Deming, Leslie Duane
91, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020. He was born July 19, 1929 to Leslie Franklin and Irene Deming in Colwich, KS.
He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 son, Danny Osburn and Brad Deming; and 2 siblings.
Leslie is survived...
Larry Curry
Dec 17, 2020
Larry N. Curry, 83, of Wichita, KS, went home to be with the Lord on December 17, 2020. Larry was born September 12, 1937 in Orange County, California. Preceded in death by his parents, E. W. and Lonnie Curry and his first wife of 53 years, Katherine (Meaghers) Curry. Larry is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen Curry; daughter,...
Agnes E. Hiefner
Dec 16, 2020
Derby - Hiefner, Agnes Elizabeth
88, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020. She was born August 27, 1932 to August Goetz and Mary (Zigler) Goetz in Kingman County, Kansas.
Agnes worked many years for USD 260 in food service.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale Hiefner;...
Dale Allen Kolter
Dec 16, 2020
Dale Allen Kolter, age 66, Derby USD 260 bus driver, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020. Visitation 1-8 pm Monday, December 21, with family greeting friends 5-7 pm, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral service 10 am Tuesday, December 22, First Christian Church, 303 E. 4th Street, Douglass. Dale is preceded in death by his wife, Beverly...
Donald Dwayne Paget
Dec 16, 2020
Donald Paget, faithful Christian, devoted husband, dedicated father, and beloved grandfather,
went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, in Evansville, Indiana.
He was born December 8, 1950, in Fredonia, KS to Lloyd Lee Paget and Mildred Alice
(Coltrain) Paget. Donald was the sixth of seven children (four sisters...
Janice Sue Lamoree
Dec 15, 2020
Jan Fitzpatrick Lamoree, age 75, retired USD 261, Campus High School English Teacher, passed away, Tuesday, December 15, 2020. No visitation. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Jan is preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Evelyn Fitzpatrick, and her son, Jason Lamoree. Survivors include her son, Nathan Lamoree (Hayley); daughter, Lisa Stokes (Randy); sister,...
Harold D. Boen, Sr.
Dec 14, 2020
Cheney - Boen, Harold D. 80, passed away Monday, December 14th, 2020 at his home. He was born December 9th, 1940 to William Boen and Lillie McGuire Boen in Oark, Arkansas. He enjoyed a cold one under the shade tree at Harold's Funny Farm with Shan Shan, listening to good old classic country. Ying Yang Frati is survived by...
Connie Voyles
Dec 14, 2020
Douglass - Voyles, Connie
80, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020. She was born December 8, 1940 to Marvin and Phyllis Martin in El Dorado, KS.
Connie enjoyed sewing in her younger years, bowling with the ladies, and collecting antiques. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
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R. Jeff Hamilton
Dec 14, 2020
Hamilton, Raymond "Jeff", 61, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020. Memorial service 2:00 pm, Saturday, December 19, 2020, at Wellington Baptist Temple, 1022 N Plum St, Wellington, KS 67152. Jeff spent most of his working years at the Winfield Correctional Facility as the canteen supervisor along with his tree trimming service, Skyline Services. He was preceded in death...
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