Obituaries

Mar 7, 2021

Ronald D. Schraeder was born in Elmhurst, Illinois on February 9, 1938. In his early childhood days, the family moved and lived in Cicero, Illinois. In 1949, the family moved to Wichita, Kansas due to employment opportunities for his father. In Wichita, the family settled in the Riverside community.

During Ron’s attendance at Riverside Grade...

Mar 7, 2021

Elliott, Katheryn Virginia, 91, passed away Sunday, March 7th, 2021. She was born May 2nd, 1929 to Victor Eugene Sleeper and Lulu Elizabeth Tabor Sleeper in Nashville, Kansas. Katheryn graduated from Isabel High school and went on to college in Oklahoma. After college she pursued a nursing career by completing her studies at Wesley Medical School of Nursing. While...

Mar 5, 2021

Korla Jeane Kessler, 72, died Friday, March 5, 2021.

Visitation: Wednesday, March 10, 2021, from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm with the family to receive friends from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm and Funeral Service: 2:00 pm, Thursday, March 11, 2021, both at Smith Mortuary, Derby. Interment to follow at Wilmot Cemetery, Winfield Kansas.

Mar 4, 2021

Sandra "Sandy" Jean Jessup 70, died, Thursday, March 4th, 2021. She was born March 7, 1950 to Virgil and Chloe Ragan in Temple, Oklahoma. She retired from Boeing as a Composite Technician.

She was preceded in death by her parents and infant daughter.

Sandra is survived by her spouse Jerry Jessup,...

Mar 4, 2021

Ferrell, Dale Eugene, age 88, entered into his heavenly rest on March 4, 2021. He was born on May 7, 1932 in Logan County Oklahoma to Albert & Hattie (Rupe) Ferrell. Dale began working for K.G. & E. in 1961 and retired in 1990 as a relief operator. After retirement he worked as a part-time plant superintendent for the...

Mar 4, 2021

Charles (Charlie) Stephen Smith, 69, adored husband, father and grandfather, died Thursday March 4, 2021 at home surrounded by family.

We are celebrating Charlie’s life 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary. Pastor Steve Grieve is officiating. An open microphone will be offered for guests to share impromptu tributes. Cremation has taken place....

Mar 3, 2021

John Brattoli, 90 died Wednesday, March 3, 2021.

He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.

Memorial Service: 10:00 am, Monday, March 8, 2021 at Smith Mortuary Chapel, Derby.

He was preceded in death by his grandson, Anthony.

John is...

Feb 28, 2021

Alyssa Grace "Gracie" Valadez, 15, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2021. She was a Ninth Grade Student at Derby High School.

Visitation with the family present will be Saturday, March 6, 2021 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Smith Mortuary, Derby.

She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Tom...

Feb 27, 2021

The Reverend Dr. Dennis Sigle, age 72, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021. His wife, Cheryl Sigle, age 70, passed away Friday, February 26, 2021. Memorial services will be held 2 pm Saturday, March 6, at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Both are preceded in death by their great-grandson, Oliver Currie. Dennis is also preceded in death...

Feb 27, 2021

Russell Dean Klingsick, age 59, of Derby, office manager, Pumphrey Machine, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021. Visitation 1-8 pm Thursday, March 4, with family receiving friends 5-7 pm, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral service 10 am Friday, March 5, Pleasantview Baptist Church, 1335 N. Buckner, Derby. Russell is preceded in death by his parents, Gareld...

Feb 27, 2021

Derby - Ames, Donald Lee "DonPop", LTC US Army - Retired

84, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021. He was born June 9th, 1936 to Fred and Lena Ames in Lorraine, Kansas.

Don grew up in Fall River, KS and graduated from Fall River High School in 1954. He was a loving and...

Feb 26, 2021

Haysville - Everett, Peggy Ann

72, passed away Friday, February 26, 2021. She was born September 3, 1948 to Paul and Maxine O'Neil in Alva, Oklahoma.

She moved to Wichita, Kansas with her family when she was in grade school. Peggy met the love of her life, Don, at Scared Heart (Newman University)....

Feb 26, 2021

David (Dave) Joseph Dold, 76, passed away on Friday February 26, 2021.

Dave was born on July 19, 1944 in Colwich, Kansas to Mathias and Wilhelmina (Bergkamp) Dold. Dave was united in marriage to Patricia Pepper on May 15, 1989 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dave served in the U.S. Air Force from 1963 to 1969....

Feb 26, 2021

Cheryl Sigle, age 70, passed away Friday, February 26, 2021. Her husbad Dennis Sigle, age 72, passed away Saturday 27, 2021. Memorial services will be held 2 pm Saturday, March 6, at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Both are preceded in death by their great-grandson, Oliver Currie. Dennis is also preceded in death by his parents, James...

Feb 26, 2021

Dies, Connie Lee (Lundberg)

77, of Rose Hill, passed away Friday, February 26, 2021. Connie was born on April 29, 1943 in Wichita, KS to John E. and Mary H. Lundberg. Connie has 4 children, Richard, Donovan, Timothy and Michelle. Connie made a career by working at Beech Aircraft for many years. Rose Hill is...

Feb 25, 2021

On February 25th 2021 our lives were changed forever Rick Gideon left this world free of pain with the love of his life by his side. Rick was born September 29th 1954 he worked hard to provide well for his family. To know Rick was to know he was silly, he was playful he was so funny, & you...

Feb 25, 2021

Roy “Kirk” Harris, age 80, retired Valley Co-op employee and farmer, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021. No visitation. A memorial graveside service will be held 2:00 pm, Sunday, March 7, 2021, at Rose Hill Cemetery. Kirk is preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Thelma Harris, and his granddaughter, Jamie Lynn Mohr. Survivors include his sons, Kevin...

Feb 25, 2021

Oklahoma City - Steen, Dorothy Estelle 94, died Thursday, February 25, 2021. She was born January 1st, 1927 to Sampson and Mary Wright in Blackwell, Oklahoma.

Visitation: Saturday, March 6th, 2021, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at Smith Mortuary - Haysville 7031 S. Broadway Haysville, Kansas 67060.

Graveside Service: 1:00...

Feb 23, 2021

Mary Linder, 93, a long time resident of Derby, Kansas, where she attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church, passed away on February 23, 2021. She is preceded in death by her parents Jesus and Nati Villegas, her husband Lewis Linder, two sons; Larry and Sammy Lopez, two grandsons; Raymond Hunt and Lewis Garcia, and one great-grandson Dean Colleado. She was...

Feb 21, 2021

85, died Sunday, February 21, 2021 at home, surrounded by family and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, February 26th, 2 pm at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby, KS. She was born in Winfield, KS, October 19, 1935, and grew up on the family farm in Udall, the 2nd of 3 children. She...