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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries
James Leroy Wolfe
May 9, 2020
James (Jim) Leroy Wolfe, Sr., age 73, passed away on May 9, 2020 at his home in Haysville after battling a long illness. He was surrounded by family in his final hours. Jim was born on September 23, 1946, in Neptune, New Jersey, the son of Herbert Bostelman Wolfe and Mamie Marie Steinruck.
Jim was...
Debra Lynn Frost
May 8, 2020
Wichita - Frost, Debra Lynn
62, passed away Friday, May 8, 2020. She was born September 18, 1957 to Lee and Dallas Frost in Smyrna ,TN on Sewart Air Force Base. Debra enjoyed playing computer games, especially Bingo. Debra is survived by her son, Kyle Frost; parents, Lee and Dallas Frost; brothers, Ricky (Cathy) Frost, Allan Frost,...
Kathleen Sue Deloney
May 7, 2020
Kathy “Gigi” Deloney passed away on the evening of May 7th, 2020 at the age of 80 in her Mulvane, Kansas home. Kathleen was born in Wichita, Kansas at the beginning of World War II, where she would meet her husband Joe, whom she married in Newton, Kansas on January 21st, 1961. She would go on to become a...
Donesther Francis Mckay
May 7, 2020
Wichita - McKay, Donesther "Donna" Francis
77, died,Thursday, May 7, 2020. a retired USD 259 bus driver. Survivors include spouse, Bob McKay; daughters, Toni Box (Randy), Ruby Rose (Dean), Roberta Letterman (Mike), Regina Letterman; son, Jerome Sodowsky; 12 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by son, Ben Cuevas; and grandson, Justin Box.
Visitation: Tuesday,...
Kristen Michelle Nguyen
May 6, 2020
Kristen Michelle Nguyen, age 42, of Wichita, loving mother & daughter, passed away Wed, May 6, 2020. Kristen was a Computer Genius & a Master @ Restaurant management.She loved cooking & serving others. She had a wicked sense of humor & was a straight shooter. Kristen is preceded in death by her father, Jim Knapp & brother, Paul Knapp,...
Mildred Ellen White
May 6, 2020
White, Mildred (Millie) Ellen, 74, of Derby passed away on May 6, 2020. Millie was born January 30, 1946 to John Mark and Flora Ellen Dill in Winchester, KS. She graduated from Winchester High School in 1964 and Emporia State University in 1969 with a degree in Accounting. She started her career as an accountant and then was recruited...
Cecil Ingold
May 5, 2020
ROSE HILL - Ingold, Henry Cecil, 99, passed away May 5, 2020. Cecil was a farmer and cabinet maker. Visitation: 2 to 8 pm Thursday, May 7 at Smith Mortuary, Derby. Graveside: 10 am Friday, May 8 at Rose Hill Cemetery in Rose Hill. Preceded in death by his wife, Martha, his parents and siblings. Survivors: children, Kathy Stephen,...
Charles Edward Bishop
May 5, 2020
Wichita - Bishop, Charles Edward
81, Minister and Pharmacist, passed away Tuesday, May 5th, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife Cloyce; daughter, Chalayne Bishop. Charles is survived by his wife, LaDora Bishop; son, Carl Bishop (Cheryl), of Atlanta, GA; daughter, Kellie O'Brien (Patrick), of Panama City, FL; brother, Nelson Bishop, (Ernestine), of Belle Plaine;...
Theresa Merceil Roeder
May 5, 2020
Theresa Merceil Roeder "Terry", age 77, of Wichita, retired Derby Refinery employee, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Visitation 10 am - 4 pm Friday, May 15, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Graveside service 2 pm Monday, May 18, Sunset Lawns Cemetery, Eldorado. Terry is preceded in death by her husband, John Garry Roeder; parents, Alvin and Margaret Cook;...
Thomas "Tom" M. Linot
May 5, 2020
Rose Hill - Linot, Thomas "Tom" M.
85, farmer and machinist, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020. He was born May 7, 1934 to Maynard and Marguerite Linot in Wichita, Kansas. Tom was an active community member; former member of, Rose Hill Lion's Club, Butler County Sheriff Reserve, Butler County Fire District #3, Rose Hill School Board...
Olga Prieto
May 4, 2020
Olga Prieto age 53, passed away peacefully on Monday May 4, 2020 at her home in Aubrey, TX. Olga was born March 15, 1967 in Chihuahua Mexico to Francisco Bustillos and Consuelo Mendoza. She graduated as Elementary School Teacher from the “Escuela Normal del Estado de Chihuahua”, where she worked for 13 years. Olga moved to the USA in...
Betty Hull
May 4, 2020
Hull, Betty Gwynn
a retired bookkeeper passed away May 4, 2020 at age 89. Betty was born December 2, 1930 in Drumright, OK to Clyde and Otha (Gwynn) Hull. She was preceded in death by: her parents; a sister, Virginia Eileen Croft; and brothers, Lowell Neal Hull and Charles Edward Hull. She is survived by a brother,...
Dorothy Doris Hoffman
May 4, 2020
Dorothy Doris (Haring) Hoffman passed away peacefully on May 4, 2020 in Mulvane, Kansas after a long
struggle with health complications. Dorothy was born on January 18, 1937 on the family farm south of Glen
Ullin, ND. She was the oldest daughter of Theodore and Ella (Will) Haring. Dorothy attended high school in
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Orpha Louise Parish
May 1, 2020
Derby - Parish, Orpha Louise
95, passed away Friday, May 1st, 2020. She was born July 16th, 1924 to Franklin Bodecker and Verna McMaster Bodecker in Sedgwick, County, Kansas. Orpha met Ralph at the Coleman Company, After they were married Ralph was transferred to California where they spent the next 40 years before returning to Derby. At...
Ruth Harris
Apr 28, 2020
Ruth Harris graduated Tuesday morning April 28, 2020 in Derby, KS from her 94 year-old fleshly body to her eternal body in Jesus Christ. The old hymn, “This World Is Not My Home” was a favorite, often sung by Ruth while playing her guitar. Listeners always requested her two signature songs, “The Great Speckled Bird” and “Wabash Cannonball!”
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Clyde M Varner
Apr 28, 2020
Clearwater -Clyde Varner Sr. 85, died, Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at Clearwater Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Clyde was born June 13, 1924 at Hiwasse, Arkansas. Clyde was not able to graduate from high school, but received his GED in 1960's. Clyde worked in maintenance at Beef Packing Plant for many years. He enjoyed carpentry work. Some joys...
Patrick M. Kennedy
Apr 28, 2020
Andover - Kennedy, Patrick M.
35, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2020. He was born February 9, 1985 to John and Connie (Jordan) Kennedy in Wichita, Kansas.
Patrick was a beloved teacher at Andover Central High. He was a prolific writer and published two books and many short stories and poems.
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David Bengi
Apr 28, 2020
Wichita - Bengi, David
13, passed away Tuesday, April 28th, 2020.
Visitation: Saturday, May 16th, 2020, from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary 115 South Seneca Wichita, Kansas 67213. A private service will be held with a memorial service at a later date.
David is survived by...
Judy M Cash
Apr 25, 2020
Judy Mae Cash, age 85, of Douglass, retired accountant, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020. No visitation. Memorial service 2:00 pm Friday, May 22, Calvary Chapel Fellowship, 190 S. Rock Road, Wichita, KS 67207. Judy is preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Jewel "Sugar" White; son, Mark Cash and daughter, Claudia Cash. Survivors include her son, Wayne...
Peggy Joyce Casper
Apr 25, 2020
Wichita - Casper, Peggy Joyce, 80, loving mother and grandmother, passed away Saturday, April 25th, 2020. She was born January 7th, 1940 to Clinton Hopkins and Maudie Allison Hopkins in Ponca City, Oklahoma. Peggy enjoyed bowling and crafting. She had a deep fondness for her animals. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 47 years, William...
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