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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Michelle Blasi Pore

Michelle Blasi Pore

Aug 12, 2020

MICHELLE BLASI PORE, 48

Michelle Marie Blasi Pore, 48, of Wichita, died at 7:27 PM, Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at The Harry Hines Hospice Center at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Hospital, Wichita, Kansas. She was born January 14, 1972 in Wichita, Kansas.

She is survived by her mother Helen Huse of Arlington,...

John Mahlandt

John Mahlandt

Aug 12, 2020

Douglass - Mahlandt, John

75, died peacefully, August 12, 2020, surrounded by his family. John was born, November 18, 1944 to John William and Emma Mahlandt. He had one brother, Charles Mahlandt, and one sister, Frieda Dayton, all whom preceded him in death. John was a longtime teamroper, coach of his kids sports teams. John loved to...

Mary Helen (Hyde) Smith

Mary Helen (Hyde) Smith

Aug 11, 2020

Rose Hill - Smith, Mary Helen (Hyde)

94, died Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at her home in Rose Hill. Visitation will be 5-7 pm, Friday August 14, 2020 at Smith Family Mortuary, Derby. Services will be held at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Saturday, August 15, 2020 at 10 am. Mary was born September 29, 1925 in Brownington,...

Jesse Farel Lessley

Jesse Farel Lessley

Aug 8, 2020

DERBY, KS - Jesse Farel Lessley, 83, was born September 30, 1936 in Sallisaw, OK and passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2020. He is to be buried alongside his parents in Sallisaw, OK at Akins Cemetery at a later date when it is safe for loved ones to gather for a graveside service.

Jesse...

Julia Ann Frakes

Julia Ann Frakes

Aug 8, 2020

Frakes, Julia Ann (Taylor)

passed away August 8, 2020 at home in Douglass surrounded by family. She was born January 27, 1934 on the Allen Farm southeast of Douglass to James L. and Julia (Eckel) Taylor. In 1940 the family moved to Douglass where Ann attended school, graduating from Douglass High School in 1952. Ann was married...

Robin Gunter

Robin Gunter

Aug 6, 2020

Derby - Gunter, Robin Lynn, 63, died Thursday, August 6, 2020.

She retired from Vehicle Maintenance at McConnell Air Force Base. She was a car buff, belonging to the Marauders Car Club. She was an animal lover who supported LAPP and other local charities.

Visitation: Thursday, August 13, 2020,...

Rajean Kanaga

Rajean Kanaga

Aug 4, 2020

DERBY - Kanaga, Rajean

age 97, former co-owner Kanaga Supply, former Daylight Donut Shop, and Smith Mortuary evening hostess, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020. Visitation 1-8 pm Friday, August 7, with family receiving friends 5-7 pm, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral service 10 am Saturday, South Rock Christian Church, 900 S. Rock Rd.,...

Vaden Lloyd Thomson

Vaden Lloyd Thomson

Aug 3, 2020

Vaden Thomson 92, died on Monday, August 3, 2020 at the Glenn Carr House in Derby, KS.

Vaden was born May 5th, 1928 in Yale, Oklahoma the son of Irvin Thomson and Lola (Collins) Thomson.

There will be no services held at this time.

Saundra Louise Guldner

Saundra Louise Guldner

Aug 3, 2020

Mulvane - Guldner, Saundra Louise

80, passed away Monday, August 3, 2020. She was born December 20, 1939 to Theodore Foster and Edwina Foster Walker in Wichita,KS. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Guldner; grandchildren, Kris Guldner, and Zanalynn Sweeten; sister, Carolyn Bledsoe; brother, Douglas Foster. Saundra is survived by her 7 children, Terri...

Judy Sharp

Judy Sharp

Aug 2, 2020

Judith "Judy" Ann Sharp, age 76, died, Sunday, August 2, 2020 at her residence. She was born February 3, 1944 in El Dorado, KS the daughter of Robert and Kathryn Dowell. She was a member of the American Legion Aux. of Mulvane and the VFW Aux. of Derby.

Judith is survived by her Sons: David...

Corazon Sy Gill

Corazon Sy Gill

Aug 1, 2020

Haysville - Gill, Corazon (Sy)

80, passed away Saturday, August 1st, 2020. Service: will be held at a later date.

Corazon was born April 21st, 1940 in San Juan, Philippines. She loved bingo, gardening and especially her grandkids.

She is preceded in death by her parents, grandson, Billy Dennison. Corazon is survived by...

Mary Frickey

Mary Frickey

Jul 27, 2020

Wichita - Frickey, Mary Katherine, 77, died Monday, July 27th, 2020.

She was a teacher for USD 259 and she loved to travel.

A private family service will be held.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Nellie Paul and a great granddaughter, Cadence...

Luciann Chapman

Luciann Chapman

Jul 25, 2020

Wichita - Chapman, Luciann , 68, died Saturday, July 25, 2020.

Visitation: Thursday, July 30, 2020, from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm with the family present from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary 115 South Seneca, Wichita. Graveside Service: 11:00 am, Friday, July 31, 2020 at Hoosier Cemetery, Kingman, KS.

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Sam Patrick Lamping

Sam Patrick Lamping

Jul 25, 2020

Derby - Lamping, Sam Patrick

26, passed away Saturday, July 25th, 2020. He was born February 27th, 1994 to Brian Lamping and Susan Sublet in Whittier, California. Sam had a passion for music; both listening and playing. He loved spending time with family and friends. He was a caring father, son, and brother. He was preceded in...

Gary A. Sutton

Gary A. Sutton

Jul 23, 2020

Gary A. Sutton, 69, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020. He was born March 19, 1951 to Eldon and Bonnie (Kitts) Sutton in Wichita, KS. He retired from the Sedg. Co. Dept. of Corrections after a 35 year career helping juvenile offenders. After his retirement he went on to be the Director of the Flint Hills Therapeutic Riding Center...

Bob Michael

Bob Michael

Jul 23, 2020

Derby - Michael, Bob G., 78, died Thursday, July 23, 2020.

Visitation: Monday, July 27th, 2020, from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm with the family present from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Smith Mortuary, Derby. Funeral Service: 10:00 am, Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at Calvary Baptist Church, 1636 E Patriot Ave Derby. Interment to...

Calvin E. Fletcher, Jr.

Calvin E. Fletcher, Jr.

Jul 22, 2020

Calvin E. Fletcher Jr., 75, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020. He was born March 2, 1945 to Calvin and Josephine (Giesing) Fletcher in Jefferson City, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, James Fletcher, Joedda Long. Calvin is survived by his wife, Dorothy Fletcher; children, Charles H. Fletcher, Karie Y. Fletcher, Curtis A. Fletcher;...

Francis W. Linnebur

Francis W. Linnebur

Jul 21, 2020

Mulvane, KS — Francis W. Linnebur, 94, died July 21, 2020 at the Maria Court Assisted Living Center in Mulvane following a full life of selfless giving to others.

Francis was preceded in death by his Wife Virginia, Son Henry Francis, Father Henry Fred, Mother Mary, Siblings- Paul, Aloysius, Wilbert, Laurina, Odelia, Veronica, and Pauline....

Carolyn Joanne Burchfiel

Carolyn Joanne Burchfiel

Jul 21, 2020

Carolyn Joanne Burchfiel, beloved wife, mother and Nana drew her last breath on 07/21/2020 after a battle with diabetes. She went to be with the Lord peacefully with her husband by her side.

Carolyn was born in a log cabin in Rider, Mayes County, Oklahoma on Wednesday, November 9, 1938. She met the love of...

Nada Lynn Phillips

Nada Lynn Phillips

Jul 21, 2020

Nada Lynn Phillips, age 73, died Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Wichita, Kansas on December 25,1946 the daughter of James Riley and Ellen Gay (Head) Butler. She was employed as janitor for Superior Building and Maintenance for many years.

Nada is survived by her Daughters; Gay Lynn Swift, Judy...

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