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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries
John Arthur Snyder
Jan 22, 2021
Haysville - John Arthur Snyder 81, died Friday, January 22nd, 2021. He was born September 23rd, 1939 to Jonathan and Bessie Snyder in Haskins, Ohio.
Served in the Army for almost 22 year's. 2 tours in Vietnam. Awarded 1 silver and 2 bronze medals.
He was preceded in death by his...
Jesse B Guldner
Jan 22, 2021
Jesse B. Guldner of Wichita, Ks. went to be with the Lord unexpectedly in his sleep at home on January 22 nd , 2021. Jesse is survived by his wife of 32 years, Crystal Guldner; Daughter, Ashley McQuesten; Daughter, Courtney Guldner; Son, Alexander Guldner; Son-in-law, Nickolas McQuesten; Grandchildren:Johnathan McQuesten, Alexis Moore, Luke Parker, Alyiah Speights, Bradley McQuesten, Arianna Speights...
Andrew George Hoheisel
Jan 21, 2021
Andrew George Hoheisel, 98, flew to his heavenly home on January 21, 2021. He was born February 12, 1922 in Viola, Kansas to John and Katherina (Reitober) Hoheisel. He attended Andale school until 9th grade quitting to work on the farm. He was drafted in the Army in 1942 serving in the 9th armored division which was involved in...
Ricky Dean Dunagan
Jan 21, 2021
Rose Hill - Ricky Dean Dunagan 70, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021 at his residence. He was born August 17, 1950 to Ervin and Etna Dunagan in Wichita, Kansas.
Ricky was an auto mechanic, rancher, farmer, and heavy equipment operator.
He loved animals, especially horses and German Shepherd dogs.
He...
David Alan Chapman
Jan 20, 2021
David (Dave) Alan Chapman, 75, of Rock, KS passed away January 20 th at Derby Health and Rehabilitation Hospital. He was born April 3 rd , 1945 to Charles and Pauline (Spangler) Chapman in Pittsburg, KS. He graduated from St. Mary’s-Colgan High School in 1963. He enlisted in the Army National Guard later that year. He went on to...
Teresa Marlene Yoder
Jan 20, 2021
Teresa M. Yoder, age 60, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Visitation 1-8 Thursday, January 28, with family receiving friends 5-7 pm, funeral service 1 pm Friday, January 29, both at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. She was employed as a paralegal with Milby Law Offices and had formerly worked with Klenda...
Paul James Rednour
Jan 19, 2021
Derby - Paul J. Rednour 61, passed away Tuesday, January 19th, 2021. He was born July 31st, 1959.
Visitation will be held 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm* Monday January 25, 2021 at Smith Family Mortuary - Derby
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Brain Cancer Research.
Logan Paul Graves
Jan 19, 2021
Logan Paul Graves, age 19, of Mulvane, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, January 19th 2021. Logan was born on July 30th, 2001 in Tulsa Oklahoma.
Logan enjoyed music, art, and making others laugh. He was an amazing artist and musician. Most importantly, he had a deep love for his friends and cherished the time they...
Christie Lee Fritzler
Jan 19, 2021
Fritzler, Christie Lee (72), co-founder of Fritzler Body Shop, died January 19, 2021 at Derby Health and Rehab
after a long battle with cancer. She was born October 11, 1947 in Wellington Kansas and moved to Derby, Kansas in 1962. On June 17th, 1967, she married the love of her life Lyn.Together, they raised one son, Todd....
James W. Colgin
Jan 17, 2021
Belle Plaine - Colgin, James Wilbern
54, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021. He was born April 25,1966 to Wilbern and Delma in Iola, KS. James was a member of the First Baptist Church of Belle Plaine. He was a loving and devoted father, grandfather, brother, and son. James loved being outdoors and spending time with his...
Shirley Ann Young
Jan 16, 2021
Udall - Young, Shirley Ann, 81. On January 16th, 2021, Shirley entered the gates of heaven to be welcomed by her son, Jeff. She was born February 19th, 1939 to Emil and Doris Kinnard in Bell, California. The family then moved to Attica, Kansas where Shirley was raised. Shirley married her high school sweetheart, Howard Young, on November 1st,...
Cary D. Waters
Jan 15, 2021
Cary D. Waters, 71, passed away on January 15, 2021 in Wichita, Kansas.Cary was born on April 4, 1949 in Clinton, Oklahoma to Charles and Lelia (Clayton) Waters. The family moved to Haysville in 1956. Cary attended Haysville schools and graduated from Campus High School in 1967. After high school, he proudly served his country in the US Marines...
Gloria Jean Smolinski
Jan 14, 2021
Gloria Jean Smolinski, age 79, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021. Gloria was born December 27, 1941 in Sault St. Marie, Ontario, Canada, to John and Katherine (LaBay) Medig. She married William Carl Smolinski, May 30, 1964, in Clinton Township, Michigan. He died May 16, 2004. In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by her parents....
Larry Clinton Weaver
Jan 13, 2021
Larry C. Weaver, age 79, retired Boeing Company, Material Manager, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021. A private memorial service will be held. Larry was preceded in death by his father, Roy Weaver; mother, Agnes Bright; and his infant son, Ronald Wayne Weaver. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Joyce; sons, Robert Weaver (Rebecca) and Dr. Thomas Weaver;...
Claude J. Spicer
Jan 12, 2021
Haysville - Spicer, Claude J. 91, passed away Tuesday, January 12th, 2021. He was born December 13th, 1929 to Alvie Spicer and Arie Gillenwater Spicer in McComas, West Virginia. Claude retired after 30 years from the U.S. Army Air Force. He served during WWII, Berlin Air Lift, Korean War and the Vietnam War. He also retired from the Sedgwick...
Earl Dean Reeves
Jan 12, 2021
Earl Dean Reeves 90, Retired Air Force/Retired Boeing Mock Up Crew chief, died January 12 2021. He is preceded in death by wife Catherine Beck Reeves and son Christopher Dean Reeves. He is survived by his children Cathy Pickett (Daniel) of Rose Hill, Cynthia Howell (Mike) of Wichita, Ricky Reeves (Carla) of Oklahoma City, 14 Grandchildren, 19 Great Grandchildren,...
Andrew John Wojcik
Jan 8, 2021
Andrew "Andy" John Wojcik, 79, passed away on January 8, 2021 at the VA Medical Center with his wife Carol at his side.
Andy was born June 22, 1941in Harvey Illinois to Andrew and Frances Wojcik. He worked as machinist and had retired from USD 260 form the grounds department. He had served in the US Air...
Derek Evan Larson
Jan 8, 2021
Derek Evan Larson, age 24, passed away on Friday, January 8th, 2021. He was born June 4th, 1996 to Donald and Lavona (Ades) Larson in Wichita, Kansas. He graduated from Douglass High School in 2014. He also attended Butler Community College.
Derek was a happy, fun-loving guy who always made people laugh, sometimes being somewhat of a...
Ron Callison
Jan 8, 2021
Wichita - Callison, Ron W., 73, died Friday, January 8, 2021.
He loved to play music and had a group called Sweetgrass. Anything New York Yankees related he collected. He spent his free time fishing and working in the yard and gardening. He loved to travel on vacations and explore new areas. His entire family...
Doyle D. Seaman
Jan 8, 2021
Seaman, Doyle – Mulvane
Doyle “Poppy” Dale Seaman, age 85 of Mulvane, died unexpectedly at his home January 8, 2021. Born in Cedar Vale, KS on October 9, 1935 to Dale Franklin and Cora Fern Metheny Seaman, Doyle was the oldest of two kids. In 1956, Doyle married Frances and later moved to Wichita where...
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