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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Ronald  Dee Muhlenbruch

Ronald Dee Muhlenbruch

May 5, 2025

Ronald Dee Muhlenbruch (Ron) was born November 16th, 1942 to Ruth and Cliff Muhlenbruch. He graduated from North High in 1960, (Wichita) and Wichita State University in 1965 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. He married Wilburta Sue Binford on September 10, 1965 just three months after he proposed to her! They were married at University...

Karen Faye Cain

Karen Faye Cain

May 4, 2025

Karen Faye Cain entered eternal life on May 4, 2025, at the age of 85. She lived each of her years with boundless joy, and all who crossed her path were touched by her warmth, her laughter, and the kindness that radiated from her smile.

Karen was born in Wichita, Kansas on October...

Valeda Emily Pinick

Valeda Emily Pinick

May 4, 2025

Valeda “Val” Emily Pinick, nee Lohse, of Mulvane, KS, entered into the arms of Jesus on May 4, 2025.

She was born April 8, 1937, in Hanover, KS, to parents Walter and Eleanor Lohse. She was baptized on April 18, 1937and confirmed on March 18, 1951, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hanover, KS....

Doreen Creviston

Doreen Creviston

May 2, 2025

Derby-Doreen Mae Creviston, passed away peacefully on her 94th birthday surrounded by loved ones on May 2, 2025. She was born on May 2, 1931, to Clarence L. and Rose Marie Brough in Kankakee, Illinois.

Doreen was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend whose greatest joy was spending time with her family. She...

Paul K. Evans

Paul K. Evans

Apr 30, 2025

Derby - Paul Kendall Evans, 81, passed away April 30, 2025. He was born December 25, 1943, at Wesley Hospital, to Ray and Rose Evans in Wichita, KS. Coach Evans is survived by his true love Bobbie Jo (Loepp) Evans, daughter Paula Jo (Evans) Clark of Wildwood, MO, son Kendall Philip Evans (Kimberly), of Hutchinson, KS, &...

Clarence Aden Griffin

Clarence Aden Griffin

Apr 28, 2025

Clarence Aden Griffin, 82, passed away peacefully at home on April 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 11, 1942 in Wichita, Kansas, to Virgil Griffin and Lula Mount.

Clarence was a devoted provider for his family and a proud veteran, having honorably served in the U.S. Army....

Steven Argene Rogers

Steven Argene Rogers

Apr 28, 2025

Steve A. Rogers passed away surrounded by family on April 28 2025 at the age of 74.

Steve was born on June 24, 1950 in Great Bend, KS to Argene and Grace (Radke) Rogers. He graduated from Valley Center High School in 1969 and then attended Butler County Community College.

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Joyce Marie Griekspoor

Joyce Marie Griekspoor

Apr 27, 2025

Joyce M. Griekspoor, 90, a retired bookkeeper, was called Home on April 27, 2025. She was born June 17, 1934 in Tonkawa, Oklahoma, the daughter of William and Lorene Skipworth Mason. Joyce had a lot of talents that she shared with family and friends. She was a talented oil painter, piano player, vocalist, seamstress, and enjoyed crocheting....

Johnny Marsell Gaines, Jr.

Johnny Marsell Gaines, Jr.

Apr 27, 2025

Haysville - Johnny Marsell Gaines, Jr., 66, passed away April 27, 2025. He was born on November 22, 1958 to Johnny Sr. and Helen Gaines in Orlando, Florida.

Johnny loved having a fun time. He enjoyed fishing, camping, canoeing, and listening to all kinds of music.

He was preceded...

Paula K. Prince

Paula K. Prince

Apr 27, 2025

Paula Kay Prince, 78, passed away April 27, 2025. She was born December 13, 1946 to Jesse and Elsie Wicker Sallee in Wichita, KS.

She was retired from Walmart as a zone manager. She enjoyed lots of crafting hobbies.

Preceded in death by her parents; son, Donald L. Prince...

Melvyn Eugene Phillips

Melvyn Eugene Phillips

Apr 26, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Melvyn “Mel” Phillips, who departed this life on April 26, 2025, at the age of 87. Mel was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend, whose warmth, wisdom, and kindness touched the lives of all who new him.

Born on...

Arlene June Conner

Arlene June Conner

Apr 25, 2025

Haysville - Arlene June Conner, 101, passed away April 25, 2025. She was born February 9, 1924 to Charles and Ruth Rader in Elk County Kansas.

Arlene loved spending time with her family. She always made time for visits with her mother and sister. She enjoyed flower gardening and taking bus trips all...

Ginger Lee Sawyer

Ginger Lee Sawyer

Apr 25, 2025

In Loving Memory of Ginger Lee Sawyer

Ginger Lee Sawyer, 73, of Derby, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly on April 25, 2025. A graveside service to celebrate her life will be held on Monday, May 5th, 12:00 PM, at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, 1806 N Oliver, Wichita, KS

Born on...

Harlan Ralph Ray

Harlan Ralph Ray

Apr 25, 2025

Harlan Ralph Ray

87 passed away peacefully Friday, April 25, 2025. Harlan was born February 18, 1938 to Jesse Moses Ray and Mary Luccretia Shaw Ray.

Harlan was born in Harrison, Arkansas; soon after moving to Canon City, Colorado where he lived through early adulthood. As a child he was active...

Johnny Louis Roberts

Johnny Louis Roberts

Apr 24, 2025

Johnny Louis Roberts, 85, of Mulvane, passed from this life on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at his home. He was born January 31, 1940 in Richmond County, North Carolina.

Johnny served with the United States Air Force, retiring as a TSgt after 20 years of service. He then worked for KG&E, retiring following...

Carol Dean Reynolds

Carol Dean Reynolds

Apr 22, 2025

Carol Dean Reynolds, 88, of Derby, Kansas passed away peacefully on April 22, 2025, at his home in Derby, Kansas. Carol was a brother, uncle, husband, father, and grandfather.

Carol was born November 9, 1936, to Herbert and Eleanor Reynolds in Cuba, Kansas. After graduating high school in Cuba, KS, he served in...

Priscilla Ann Nulik

Priscilla Ann Nulik

Apr 22, 2025

Priscilla Nulik (Pierce)

January 12, 1942 – April 22, 2025

Priscilla Nulik (Pierce), a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2025, at the age of 83. Born in Anthony, Kansas, on January 12, 1942, to Edward and Thelma Nulik. Priscilla grew up in Caldwell,...

Myong Cha Keopke

Myong Cha Keopke

Apr 20, 2025

Myong Cha Keopke, 76, passed away April 20, 2025. She was born November 23, 1948 to Mankeun and Malpil An in South Korea.

After meeting her husband, she moved to the United States and shortly after gave birth to their first daughter and their second daughter a few years later. Myong was a...

Sylvia Jean Von Bon

Sylvia Jean Von Bon

Apr 20, 2025

Sylvia Jean Von Bon, age 83 of Udall, Kansas passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, April 20, 2025. She was born on November 24, 1941, on a farm in rural Gray, Iowa.

She loved her life in the country surrounded by deer and wildlife. Her passion was making quilts for...

Audrey Dean Rowles

Audrey Dean Rowles

Apr 19, 2025

Audrey Dean Rowles, a devoted mother, grandmother, and beloved member of the Derby, Kansas community, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2025, at the age of 87.

Born on October 23, 1937, in La Junta, Colorado, and raised in Scranton, Kansas, Audrey carried the strength and spirit of the Midwest throughout her life....

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