Obituaries
Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries
Charlene R. Mcclure
Apr 6, 2021
Mulvane - McClure, Charlene Ruth
88, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021. She was born February 2, 1933 to Charles Weston and Neva (Hopkins) Weston in Sedgwick County, Kansas.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth R. McClure; parents, Charles and Neva Weston; sister, Doris Brace; grandson, Brian Minks; great-granddaughter, Kaitlyn...
Billy F Huston
Apr 4, 2021
Udall – Huston, Billy Floyd, 80 went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at his home. He was born September 18, 1940 to Floyd and Mary Huston in Hutchinson, Kansas.
Billy worked as a structural engineer/designer in Hutchinson and Wichita for 39 years, retiring in 2006. Billy served on the Haven, KS, volunteer...
Jane Ann Engels
Apr 3, 2021
Bel Aire - Engels, Jane Ann,
91, passed away Saturday, April 3rd, 2021. She was born July 4th, 1929 to Maurice and Helena (Warren) Higgins in Wichita, Kansas. Jane was a graduate of Cathedral High School in Wichita.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Pat G. Engels of Derby; daughter, Jeanie...
Betty Adams
Apr 2, 2021
Beatriz "Betty" Adams, age 78, homemaker, passed away Friday, April 2, 2021. No visitation. Memorial service 10 am Thursday, April 22, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca, with the committal service at 1 pm, Kansas Veterans Cemetery, 1208 N. College, Winfield. Betty is preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Adams, Sr.; daughter-in-law, Julie Adams; granddaughter, Amanda Spillman; mother, Louisa...
Terry Prickett
Apr 2, 2021
Derby - Prickett, Terry Edward, 73, died Friday, April 2, 2021.
Visitation with the family present will be Wednesday, April 7, 2021, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Funeral Service will be: 2:00 pm, Thursday, April 8, 2021, both at Smith Mortuary, Derby. Interment to follow at Hillcrest Cemetery, Derby.
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Larry Smith
Apr 1, 2021
Larry Dean Smith, 78, retired Sedgwick County RWD #3 Water District Operations Manager, passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021.
He was a member of the Westside Church of Christ in Wichita.
Memorial Service: 11:00 am, Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Smith Mortuary, 501 SE Louis Blvd, Mulvane.
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Shirley Jo Montague
Apr 1, 2021
Shirley Jo (Holt) Montague, 85, passed away on April 1, 2021. She was born in Wichita, Kansa and resided in Freeport, Kansas through her formative years. Shirley graduated from Anthony High School, where she met her husband, Paul. They were married on December 25, 1955. Paul preceded her in death in 2019.
Shirley was a devoted military...
Kathryn Pickens
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...
Margaret Lillie Bleier
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...
Jack Mckinley
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...
Richard Lee Galleher
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...
Leroy Luther Elliss
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...
Pauline Boutwell
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....
Toni Oliphant
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)...
Joanne Renae Cordes
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...
Elvera Margaret Warwick
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...
Malykai Braxtyn Hogan
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...
Patsy Sue Spatz
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...
Lauretta Mae Nevin
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,...
Minnie Jo Howard
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,...
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