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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Denise J. Garcia

Denise J. Garcia

Nov 30, 2020

It is with our deep sorrow that Denise J Garcia, 64, of Derby, KS, passed away on November 30th 2020 in Wichita, KS.

She was preceded in death by her parents (Melvin and Clara Bellerive) and in-laws (John and Edyth Garcia).

Denise Garcia (Bellerive) was born in Salina, Kansas to Melvin and Clara Bellerive on...

Danny Wayne Bazil

Danny Wayne Bazil

Nov 30, 2020

Danny Wayne Bazil, age 70, former truck driver, passed away Monday, November 30, 2020. No visitation. A private funeral service will be held Monday, December 7, Smith Mortuary, 7031 S. Broadway, Haysville. Danny was preceded in death by his parents, Dick and Donna Bazil. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Grace; sons, James (Becky), Tim (Shannon); sister, D'Ann...

Gerald Evans

Gerald Evans

Nov 29, 2020

Gerald L. Evans, age 65, loving husband, father, grandfather and car enthusiast, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020. Private family graveside services will be held Monday, December 7, 2020. A public memorial service will be held at a later date. Gerald is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Dorothy Evans; brothers, Jerry, Eugene and James Evans; sisters,...

Ralph J Veach

Ralph J Veach

Nov 29, 2020

On Sunday, November Twenty-ninth, in the year of our lord Two Thousand Twenty, Ralph Veach went to join his beloved wife, Jeanine, in heaven. The reunion has been long coming as she preceded him in death 4 long years ago.

Ralph will be welcomed thru the gates of St Peter by his parents, Loyd and Josephine, along...

Vicki Westerlund

Vicki Westerlund

Nov 28, 2020

Wichita, Kansas - Jonnie Victoria "Vicki" Westerlund, age 75, of Wichita, retired Beautician, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020. No visitation. A memorial service will be held, 3 pm Saturday, December 5, Salvation Army Worship Center, 1910 S. Everett St., Wichita. Jonnie is preceded in death by her parents, John and Iline Crum; son, John Moore; and her brother,...

Jim Smith

Jim Smith

Nov 25, 2020

Wichita - Smith, James Darrell died Wednesday, November 25, 2020.

Visitation: Thursday, December 3, 2020 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Smith Mortuary, Derby. Graveside Service: 2:00 pm, Friday, December 4, 2020 at Kansas Veterans' Cemetery, 1208 N College St, Winfield.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James...

Jay Christian Tillman

Jay Christian Tillman

Nov 24, 2020

Jay C. Tillman, age 45, passed away at his home in Wichita, KS.

He was born March 20, 1975 in Wichita, KS, the son of Jimmy and Deborah Tillman.

Jay is survived by his mother, Debbie Tillman; brothers, Jesse (Lisa) Tillman, Jacob (Jordyn) Tillman; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and...

Bradley Dean Stevens

Bradley Dean Stevens

Nov 21, 2020

Bradley "Brad" Stevens 66, passed away suddenly Saturday, November 21, 2020 at his residence, He was born January 4, 1954 in Wichita, KS the son of Herman and LaVeta Stevens. Brad is survived by his wife of 29 years Kristal and Daughters Brandie (Brian) Ewert, Lindsay Brokschmidt, Megan (Garret) Powell, Stepson, Lance Moore, Brothers and sister Leonard (Mary) Stevens,...

Jim T. Sweeney

Jim T. Sweeney

Nov 21, 2020

Derby - Sweeney, James Thomas

88, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020.

Visitation: Friday, November 27, 2020 from 11:00 am to 1pm. Funeral service: 1:00 pm, Friday, November 27, 2020, both at Smith Family Mortuary - Derby. Interment to follow at El Paso Cemetery, Derby.

He is preceded in...

Cindy S. Allen

Cindy S. Allen

Nov 20, 2020

Mulvane - Allen, Cindy Sue

57, passed away Friday, November 20, 2020. She was born October 7, 1963 to Chester and Alverda Lyons in Tacoma, Washington.

Cindy was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved spending time with her grandchildren playing games, attending their school events, and sleep overs.

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David Eugene Balsters

David Eugene Balsters

Nov 20, 2020

David Balsters, age 59, died on November 20, 2020, in Wichita, KS.

He was born October 22, 1961, in Winfield, Kansas the son of Donald Balsters and Judith (David) Brockman. He was raised in Winfield/Arkansas City, Kansas and graduated from Garden City High School in 1979. He then went to Fort Hays State University and earned his...

Robert Glenn Squib

Robert Glenn Squib

Nov 19, 2020

Maize - Squib, Robert

went Home to Christ on Thursday, November 19th, 2020. Robert was born October 16, 1927 in Derry, PA, to William M. and Mary E. Davis Squib. He joined the Navy out of high school and was a pilot. He is preceded in death by his parents; 2 sons, Ronnie and Bobbie. Robert is...

Kathryn "Kay" Harrison

Kathryn "Kay" Harrison

Nov 19, 2020

Wichita - Harrison, Kathryn Ann "Kay"

83, went Home to be with the LORD on Thursday, November 19th, 2020. She was born November 6th, 1937 to Newell Maag and Kathryn Korff Maag in Newton, Kansas. Kay was a wife and mother and always put her family first. She was a member of the GV Chapter of PEO...

Jimmie Lee Ross

Jimmie Lee Ross

Nov 19, 2020

Jimmie Lee Ross, 91, of Wichita, KS, went home to be with the Lord on November 19, 2020. Jimmie was born November 6, 1929 to Jesse and Cora Ross, in Liberal, Missouri. Jimmie served in the US Air Force as a radio-teletype operator. He was a salesman throughout his career working for Litwins and KMDO radio in Fort Scott,...

Carolyn Kay Terry

Carolyn Kay Terry

Nov 19, 2020

Carolyn K. Terry, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 19th, at the age of 84. Carolyn was born on March 22,1936 to Skeet and Dotty Mobley of Leon, KS. Skeet and Dotty ran the busses for the Leon School District for 44 years, where Carolyn and her 4 brothers were very involved in all...

Ronald K Collier

Ronald K Collier

Nov 19, 2020

Ronald Ken Collier of Haysville, born on September 28, 1943 passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020. Ron was preceded in death by parents Kenneth and Vivian and wife Beverly. Survived by sons Kevin (wife Leann) of Mulvane and Kerry of Wichita and 3 grandsons; Tyler, Alex and Gerald; and his two brothers Randy (wife Julia) and Mark (wife Kathy)....

Pat Maxton

Pat Maxton

Nov 18, 2020

Patricia K. “Pat” (Gleeson) Maxton, 91, passed away on November 18, 2020, in Wichita, KS. She was born March 9, 1929, in Wichita.

In her early years, Pat worked as a Stenographer for Boeing, and then as a Society page reporter for The Wichita Eagle. She met Robert E. “Bud” Maxton, in 1952, and in...

William Minshall Sr

William Minshall Sr

Nov 18, 2020

Derby - Minshall, William

94, died Wednesday, November 18, 2020.

Graveside Memorial Service: 2:00 pm, Saturday, November 28, 2020 at El Paso Cemetery, Derby.

He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Minshall; daughter, Nancy Thompson; grandchildren Angela Noble and Jonathan Cunningham; great grandson, Brandon Boone; three sisters,...

Melva Goodman

Melva Goodman

Nov 18, 2020

Melva A. Goodman, 94, retired Boeing Administrative Clerk, passed away November 18, 2020. Born September 19, 1926 in Colorado Springs, CO., the daughter of Virgil E. and Laurene Clark. She was a Wichita East High School graduate, attended Emporia Teachers College during World War II and received an emergency teaching certificate. She was a life time member of Trinity...

Elizabeth Ann Laney

Elizabeth Ann Laney

Nov 17, 2020

Elizabeth Ann "Beth" Laney, age 76, retired Bank IV employee, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020. No Visitation. Memorial service 2 pm Saturday, November 21, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N Rock Rd., Derby. Beth is preceded in death by her parents, William and Vera Bechelmayr; brothers, Larry, Jack and Bobby Bechelmayr; sisters, Wilma Evans and Margaret Davis. Survivors include her...

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