Obituaries

Jun 4, 2020

Wichita - Paulsen, Shirley Ann

92, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2020. Shirley was born January 19th, 1928, to Elton and Marian "Peewee" Mosier in Kalamazoo, MI. She was a graduate of K-Central class of ‘46. Shirley was an avid bowler and her team was a Kalamazoo city women’s bowling league tournament champion in 1956, 1959, and...

Jun 4, 2020

Reuben Zavala, age 58, of Haysville, Learjet machinist, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2020. Private services will be held. Reuben is preceded in death by his parents, Elias and Doris Zavala, and his brother, Samson Zavala. Survivors include his brother, Joseph Zavala; sister, Cindy Zavala; nephews, Josh Zavala, Joseph Parker, Jason Zavala, Romeo Engle; nieces, Amy Bohannan, Jenny Zavala,...

Jun 3, 2020

William J. Krass of Mulvane, age 93, passed away on June 3rd, 2020. He was a resident at Premier Living Care facility in Wichita. He is survived by his wife Jacquelyn Dillon-Krass also a resident at Premier Living. A private interment will take place at a later date.

Jun 2, 2020

Wichita - Morgan, Darren S.

44, owner of MonkeyShine Speed Shop, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2020. He was born to Richard and Sharon Morgan in Wellington, KS. Darren loved cars and could always be found working on anything with 4 wheels. He was highly involved in drag racing. Darren was a loving and dedicated father, son,...

May 31, 2020

Douglass - Clark, Dianne, 75, died Sunday, May 31, 2020.

Funeral Service: 2:00 pm, Saturday, June 6, 2020 with visitation one hour prior at First Christian Church of Douglass.

Dianne is survived by her husband, Robert Clark; two sons, Brian and Brad Clark; two grandchildren, Zachary Clark and Lily Clark; and...

May 31, 2020

Sharon Kay Brill, 75, died Sunday, May 31, 2020.

Graveside Service: 10:00 am, Saturday, June 6, 2020 at Red Bud Cemetery.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Julia Melton and brother, John Melton.

Sharon is survived by her husband, Ray Brill; three children, Duane Brill,...

May 31, 2020

Derby - Ames, CoraBelle M. "Corky"

CoraBelle was born October 31,1938 and died in Derby, KS on May 31, 2020, at the age of 81. She was raised on a farm in Severy, KS and graduated from Severy High School in 1956. CoraBelle was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time out...

May 30, 2020

Dale Stephen Harland, 58, passed away Friday, May 30, 2020. He was born January 6, 1962 to Firman and Jeanne (Moore) Harland in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dale was the youngest of three boys. Dale loved his family and his beloved cat. He was always there to help out. Dale enjoyed watching sports and fellowship with friends at his favorite places...

May 30, 2020

On May 30, 2020 the world lost one of its kindest and most creative souls and our family lost an epic matriarch. Connie Dian Rausch was a loving mother, devoted grandmother and exactly the type of person those around her strived to be. She was born on September 30, 1944 in Fredonia, KS and left a wake of generosity...

May 27, 2020

Haysville - Krovas, Janet

66, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020. She was born in Oldham, England to Herbert and Audrey Scholes on December 22, 1953.

Janet loved music and crafting with her grandchildren. She was young at heart and was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Janet was a member of...

May 27, 2020

Jack Keith, age 79, of Wichita, retired commercial construction project manager, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020. No visitation. Memorial service 11:00 am Monday, June 1, 2020, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Jack is preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Alois Keith. Survivors include his ball and chain (wife) of 60 years, Carolyn; son and daughter-in-law, Steve...

May 26, 2020

Edmond Leroy "Lee" Kinch, 81, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2020. He was born May 15, 1939 to Homer Leroy Kinch and Ellen Francis Shaner in Topeka, Kansas. He graduated from WSU and from Kansas University School of Law. He practiced law for fifty years plus in Wichita. Lee was known and respected for his honor, integrity, generosity, compassion...

May 25, 2020

Mulvane - Reazin, LaDonna

On Monday, May 25, 2020, LaDonna Drake Reazin, loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother went to be with our Lord at age 81. LaDonna was born on October 7, 1938 to Arthur Drake and Iva Pinnola in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She married the love of her life, C.A. Reazin in 1972 and enjoyed that...

May 24, 2020

Bobby Edwards, age 44, of Wichita, Ancient Caddo Warrior, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020. Funeral services will be held 11 am Wednesday, June 3, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Burial will follow at Eastside Cemetery, 500 S. Cleveland, Hutchinson. Preceded in death by his father, Delos; brother, Jean Paul; grandmothers, Nadine and Eleanor. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth;...

May 23, 2020

Penny Lee Medlin (nee Lewis), age 74, passed peacefully to her permanent home May 23, 2020. Born December 12, 1945, in Pittsburg, KS, she grew up in Wichita and completed her R.N. at St. Francis in 1967. As wife, mother and friend her life was marked by laughter and selfless service to others. She is preceded in death by...

May 23, 2020

Billy Ray Mayo died, on Saturday, May 23, 2020; he was born in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. He lived in Parsons, KS in his early years. He was raised on a dairy farm in Thayer, KS and attended and graduated from Labette County High School in 1976. He joined the Marines June 9, 1976 as a Transportation Specialist and served 4...

May 21, 2020

Wichita - Ten Braak, Chris

93, of Wichita, passed peacefully at home on May 21, 2020. Visitation will be from 1 pm to 7 pm, May 27, 2020 at Smith Family Mortuary in Haysville, with the family present from 4 pm. Graveside service with family only will be on May 28, 2020. He was raised on the...

May 19, 2020

Wichita - Frederick D. Losie, 67, passed away Tuesday, May 19th, 2020.

Frederick was born July 1st, 1952 in Wichita, Kansas to LaVerne Losie

and Phyllis Barr Losie. He graduated from East High School in 1970. In

1971, Fred attended Wichita State University and played football for

the Shockers. He joined...

May 18, 2020

Robert Brewer (Bob) Elliott, 80, crossed over to be welcomed by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ May 18, 2020, after peacefully passing away at home in the presence of his family.

Bob was born at his grandparents’ farmhouse near Milton, Kansas, January 11, 1940, the son of W H and Lois Elliott. After earning his BA...

May 18, 2020

Marilyn V. Dauster, age 80, retired USD 259, parent involvement worker, passed away Monday, May 18, 2020. Visitation 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm Thursday May 28, 2020, with family greeting friends 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, funeral service 1 pm Friday, May 29, 2020, both at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary 115 S. Seneca. Marilyn is preceded in death by her husband,...