James Arthur Torney
Jun 21, 2020
Valley Center - Torney, James A.
90, passed away Sunday, June 21st, 2020.
James was born July 9th, 1929 in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, to Arthur James Torney and Marie (Tretbar) Torney.
He proudly served in the United States Army Air Corps.
James is survived by his daughters, Gina Bell, Charlene Snyder...
Bonnie Viola Welicky
Jun 21, 2020
Bonnie V. Welicky, age 76, of Goddard, retired Registered Nurse, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2020. Visitation 1-8 pm Sunday, June 28, with family receiving friends 5-7 pm, funeral service 10 am Monday, June 29, both at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd, Derby. Bonnie is preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Caroline Specht and her brother...
Fred D. Snodgrass
Jun 20, 2020
Frederick D. Snodgrass, 72, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020. He was born June 21, 1947 to Frederick and Helen (Blanchat) Snodgrass in Wichita, KS. Fred was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who always made people laugh with his wacky jokes. He never knew a stranger due to his incredible gift of gab. He enjoyed time with his...
Charlotte Jean Willhite
Jun 20, 2020
Wichita - Willhite, Charlotte Jean
Age 85, died, Saturday, June 20th, 2020 at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis. She was born on Jan. 20, 1935 in Yale , Oklahoma the daughter of Walter and Mary "Gray" Dunn. She was raised in Belle Plaine, KS and graduated from Belle Plaine High School in 1954. She was a nurse...
Stephanie "Stevie" N. (Murphy) Irvin
Jun 19, 2020
Wichita - Irvin, Stephanie "Stevie" Nicole
36, passed away Friday, June 19, 2020. She was born November 18, 1983 in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. Stevie's work life began as a Dental Assistant after completing the program at Wichita Area Technical College and a few short years later she transitioned to an administrative position at Spirit Aerosystems. Stevie was highly...
Dawn Bolen
Jun 18, 2020
Dawn Renee Bolen, 50, died Thursday, June 18, 2020.
Celebration of Life: 4:00 pm, Monday, June 22, 2020 at Prairie Trail Cowboy Church 8552 S. Broadway Haysville.
She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Bonney.
Dawn is survived by her husband, Robert "Joe"; four children,...
Dennis Joe Kallail
Jun 18, 2020
Dennis Joe Kallail fell asleep in the Lord on June 18, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Lorraine Kallail of Wichita, KS. Survivors include sisters, Kaye Scott, Briana (Nathan) Nassif, brother K. James (Ro) Kallail. Nephews, Nick Kallail, Nate (Vanessa) Nassif, Shawn (Stacy) and Brian (Dayna) Scott. Nieces, Sophia (Bob) Elias, Shannon (Mart) Mitchell,...
Larry Eugene Bond
Jun 18, 2020
Wichita - Bond, Larry Eugene
85, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020. He was born December 30, 1934 to Ira and Lydia Bond in Wichita, Kansas.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and son, Daniel Bond.
Larry is survived by his wife of 66 years, Ruth Bond;...
Donna Lee Gillespie
Jun 18, 2020
Derby - Gillespie, Donna Lee
87, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020. She was born January 27, 1933 to Lloyd and Mary Norris in Garnett, Kansas.
Donna graduated from East High School in 1951. She loved to work in the yard gardening and watching the birds. Donna enjoyed sewing, especially making clothing for...
Linda Carol Braaksma
Jun 18, 2020
Linda Carol Braaksma,61, of Wellington KS, died on Thursday June 18,2020 at Harry Hayes Memorial Hospice. A private celebration of life will be held in Wellington. Memorials in Linda's name may be left at Smith Family Mortuaries in Derby, KS.
Linda was born on Sept, 1, 1958. Oct 13, 1979 Linda was united to John Braaksma in...
Betty Wanda Glenn
Jun 14, 2020
Betty Wanda (Stone) Glenn, daughter of Myrle Cathey Sr. & Josephine Davey Cathey of Wellington Kansas died June 14th peacefully in her sleep. She had four siblings Myrle Jr., Beverly, Tom, & Robert and was preceded in meeting the Lord by her brother Myrle Jr. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and lifelong Christian. She met her first husband,...
Anna Mae Bertha Eleanor Cruz
Jun 12, 2020
Anna Mae Cruz
5.24.38 - 6.12.20
We are so grateful to be able to surround her with family and love during this time. Anna Mae was the oldest of 9 kids in her family. She herself had 3 beautiful children, 8 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren. We are truly blessed! She was a wonderful...
Tami Rene Slocter
Jun 11, 2020
Derby - Slocter, Tamera "Tami" Rene
60, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020. She was born November 6, 1959 to Robert and Doris (Oborg) Perrill in Salina, KS. She graduated from Derby High School, attended Bethany College in Lindsborg, KS, and spent the next 15 years teaching in the public schools in New Mexico. Tami loved adventures...
Doyle E. Lamm
Jun 8, 2020
Wichita – Lamm, Doyle E., retired pastor and custodian, born August 25, 1922 on a farm in Alton, Kansas. He departed this life June 8, 2020 to be with his Lord and Savior. Doyle and LoElla Hawkins were united in marriage July 19, 1942. To this union three sons and two daughters were born; Dwayne, Glenda, Roger, Kendall, and...
Jeanne Bradshaw
Jun 8, 2020
Mulvane - Bradshaw, Jeanne Marie, 80, died Monday, June 8, 2020. She was born in O'Fallon, Illinois, the daughter of Amos and Alice Distler
Visitation: Sunday, June 14, 2020, from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm with the family to receive friends from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and Funeral Service: 10:00 am, Monday, June 15,...
Wanda Janice Siever
Jun 7, 2020
Wanda Janice Siever 84, died, June 7, 2020 at Westview of Derby. She was born August 21, 1935 in Belle Plaine, Kansas. She married Robert Lee Siever he preceded her in death. She worked as a Nurse aide for many years.
Graveside Service will be held at 10:00 am Wednesday at Belle Plaine Cemetery.
Margie Ann Short
Jun 7, 2020
Margie Ann Short (Horne), age 90, of Belle Plaine, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2020, at her home in Belle Plaine. Margie was born in Emmett, Arkansas, on September 13, 1929. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, her husband, Dr. Mark Short, and three sons, Marty, Marlon, and Marvin. She will be missed by her...
Ray Humbolt
Jun 6, 2020
Ray Humbolt, 75, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2020. He was born June 15, 1944 to Clyde and Roberta (Young) Humbolt in Udall, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brothers, Ivan and Lee Humbolt. Ray is survived by his wife, Sue; children, Gary (Heather) Humbolt, Billy Humbolt; grandchildren, Zack Humbolt, Zaden Humbolt, Zoë Prince;...
Jake "Keith" Simmons
Jun 4, 2020
Jake "Keith" Simmons, age 89, of Rose Hill, retired City of Rose Hill, Utility Superintendent, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2020. Visitation 1-8 pm Monday, June 8, with family receiving friends 5-7 pm, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Graveside service 10 am Tuesday, June 9, Rose Hill Cemetery. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jake...
Walter Jackson Minnick
Jun 4, 2020
Walter Jackson Minnick Jr., 84 , passed away at Glen Carr Memory Care Facility on Thursday June 4, 2020. He was born January 1, 1936 in Sewickley, Allegheny City, Pennsylvania to Walter J. Minnick Sr. and Bessie Mae Minnick. Mr. Minnick was a shop foreman at KG&E/Evergy. He was a HAM radio operator and was a caretaker of the...
