Donna Faye Van Ness
Jul 4, 2020
Donna Faye Van Ness, age 80, of Wichita, retired Kmart manager, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020. Visitation 1-8 pm, with family greeting friends 5-7 pm, Saturday, July 11, Smith Mortuary, 7031 S. Broadway, Haysville. Memorial service 2 pm Tuesday, July 14, Prairie Trail Cowboy Church, 8552 S. Broadway, Haysville. Donna is preceded in death by her parents, Clarence...
Etna Sue Bloedel
Jul 3, 2020
Etna Sue Bloedel, 95, died July 3, 2020, in Overland Park, Kansas. She was born May 23, 1925, in Electra, Texas, the only child of Fred and Esther Garner Lusk. Sue graduated from high school in Borger, Texas at age 16 and attended Texas Tech for one year. She then enrolled at St. Anthony’s School of Nursing in Amarillo....
Beatrice Hooper
Jul 3, 2020
Derby - Beatrice D. Hooper, age 98, passed away Friday, July 3rd. A long time Derby resident who moved here with her husband and son in 1957. She was also a long time member of Woodlawn United Methodist Church. Beatrice is predeased by her husband, William B. Hooper, son, Danny W. Hooper and infant daughter, Geri Lynn Hooper. Surviving...
Donna Watkins
Jun 30, 2020
Donna Mae (Wagner) Watkins, 95, passed away June 30, 2020. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 11, at South Rock Christian Church, 900 S. Rock Road, Derby. Visitation with family present will be prior to the service at 9:30 a.m. Burial will be at Highland Cemetery, Medicine Lodge, Kansas at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Donna was...
James Standley Griffin
Jun 30, 2020
It is with great sadness we announce that James Griffin, age 37, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, George and Katherine (Thomas) Wallis, and paternal grandparents, Jefferson and Margaret (Standley) Griffin.
James Standley Griffin was born April 4,1983, in Norman, Oklahoma to parents Bennett...
Bob Bos
Jun 29, 2020
Robert James Bos, Jr. of Wichita, KS passed away 29 June 2020 from complications with heart disease at the age of 75.
Robert was born in Chicago, Illinois. Bob graduated from Tuley High School in Chicago, Illinois. In 1961, he enlisted in the Army and retired after 20 years of service in Colorado Springs, CO...
Janet Sue Whittington
Jun 27, 2020
Janet’s life began in the family home in Benton Kansas. June 20, the calendar, longest day of the year. Her mother confirmed it was the longest day of the year. Janet was the younger of two siblings, the daughters of Virgil and Helen Pitcher. The grand-daughters of Frank and Hermie Johnson of Benton and Bertha Larabie of Towanda.
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Bob Hesser
Jun 27, 2020
Robert "Bob" Hesser, 84, died Saturday, June 27, 2020. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother.
Visitation: Thursday, July 2, 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, Friday, July 3, 2020 at Faith Lutheran Church...
Bettie Jean Minor
Jun 27, 2020
Wichita - Bettie Jean Minor, 92, died Saturday, June 27th, 2020 at the Catholic Center. She was born in Oxford Kansas the of daughter Frank and Grace Painter. She was a Dental Receptionist.
There will be no services held for her at this time.
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Edwin Christian Clasen
Jun 25, 2020
Edwin C. Clasen, "Ed", age 66, of Peck, Spirit employee and former Boeing employee, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2020. Visitation 1-8 pm Monday, June 29, with family receiving friends 5-7 pm, Smith Mortuary, 501 SE Louis Blvd, Mulvane. Graveside service 10 am Tuesday, June 30, Mulvane Cemetery. Edwin is preceded in death by his father, Herbert Clasen and...
Donald Dee Kiser
Jun 23, 2020
Rose Hill - Kiser, Donald Dee
83, died Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020. He was born January 24th, 1937 in Sharon, Kansas.
On June 23, 1983 He married Daylene Miller and they spent 37 years together. Donald was a self employed truck driver and later drove for Glickman Iron & Metal. He enjoyed Nascar, rebuilding classic...
Ron Cathey
Jun 23, 2020
Derby - Cathey, Ronald L., 67, died Tuesday, June 23, 2020.
Memorial Service: 1:00 pm, Saturday, June 27, 2020 at Smith Mortuary, Derby.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Doris Cathey.
Ronald is survived by his wife, Tina Dillon, Derby; sister, Monty and Marilyn Black,...
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,...
