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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Dale Harland

Dale Harland

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...

Connie Dian Rausch

Connie Dian Rausch

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...

Janet Lyn Krovas

Janet Lyn Krovas

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...

Jack Keith

Jack Keith

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...

Lee Kinch

Lee Kinch

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...

Ladonna Reazin

Ladonna Reazin

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...

Bobby Dee Edwards

Bobby Dee Edwards

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;...

Penny Lee Medlin

Penny Lee Medlin

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...

Billy Ray Mayo

Billy Ray Mayo

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...

Chris Ten Braak

Chris Ten Braak

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...

Fred Losie

Fred Losie

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...

Robert Brewer Elliott

Robert Brewer Elliott

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...

Marilyn Vern Dauster

Marilyn Vern Dauster

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,...

Patrick Lee Rogers

Patrick Lee Rogers

May 18, 2020

Mulvane - Rogers, Patrick Lee

63, passed away Monday, May 18, 2020. He was born August 30, 1956 to Joe and Joyce Rogers in Wichita, KS. He was an active member of the Mulvane Rodeo Arena. Pat loved animals, he raised chickens and rabbits. He would often be seen with Millie at his side. He was preceded...

Betty Louise Lee

Betty Louise Lee

May 16, 2020

Betty L. Lee, 81, of Rose Hill, Kansas passed away May 16, 2020. She was born November 15, 1938 in Rose Hill, Ks. She was the daughter of Leaman and Helen Cox. She is preceded in death by both parents, brother Gary Cox and sister Patricia Hall. Betty moved back to Rose Hill in 2011 after the passing of...

Gwen Ritter

Gwen Ritter

May 16, 2020

Gwen G. Ritter, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away Saturday May 16th, 2020 at her home. She was born March 18th, 1946 in Harper, Kansas, to Clarence Kreider and Zelma Roth Kreider. Gwen graduated from Harper High School with the class of 1964. She was united in marriage to Dwight Kenneth Ritter on March, 27th 1970 in Hutchinson, Kansas. Gwen...

Richard Landon Abel

Richard Landon Abel

May 16, 2020

Derby - Abel, Richard L.

75, of Derby died at home on May 16, 2020 of complications from leukemia. Richard was born on August 26, 1944 to Pearl and Landon Abel in Clovis, New Mexico. He graduated from Wellington High School in 1962 and Emporia State University in 1967. After completing Aviation Officer Candidate School, Richard was...

Ferol Wheeler

Ferol Wheeler

May 15, 2020

Mulvane - Wheeler, Ferol I

94, passed away Friday, May 15th, 2020.

Graveside Service: 10:00 am, Tuesday, May 19th, 2020 at Mulvane Cemetery.

Ferol is survived by her son Victor (Scarlett) Wheeler; grandchildren, Rick West, Michel Pearl, and Shawn Touhey; 11 great grandchildren; half brother, Bobby Clark; and grand...

Beulah Faye Watkins

Beulah Faye Watkins

May 15, 2020

Beulah Faye was born February 1, 1918 to Joseph Benson Hamilton and Charlotte “Lottie” Elizabeth (Roll) Hamilton. Beulah was the second of nine children, after sister Murriel. These first two were born one-half mile south of the Sumner-Sedgwick county line, on Hydraulic Avenue. Following were Inez, Howard, Richard, Ralph, Clara Beth, Glenn, and Gary. In childhood, Beulah battled tuberculosis....

Eddell Williams

Eddell Williams

May 15, 2020

Derby - Williams, Fern "Eddell"

82, passed away Friday, May 15, 2020.

No service will be held at this time.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Williams and seven siblings.

Eddell is survived by her son, Jeffrey Lee Williams; grandson, Christopher Lee...

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