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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries
Douglas Charles Myers
Oct 16, 2019
Belle Plaine - Myers, Douglas, 67yrs, passed on Oct. 16, 2019. Doug was born Nov. 16, 1951, to Charles F. Myers and Leona Allgaier Myers Feuerborn in Madison, SD. Doug is preceded in death by parents. He is survived by wife of 39yrs, Linda; children, Travis Myers, of Portland OR, Evan Myers (Brynn Lyman), of Wichita, Vallin Myers (Scott...
Frances Wise
Oct 15, 2019
Derby - Wise, Susie Frances, 90, passed away Tuesday, October 15th, 2019. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, October the 26th, at 1:00 p.m. at West Side Church of the Nazarene, 2300 S. Seneca Wichita, Kansas 67213. She is preceded in death by her parents, W.L. Gates and Donna Gates; husband, Richard Wise; sons, John...
Zeneta Herbers
Oct 15, 2019
Zeneta Faye (Cox) Herbers, 91, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019.
Visitation: Sunday, October 20, 2019, from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm with Recitation of the Rosary to follow at Smith Mortuary, Derby. Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 am, Monday, October 21, 2019 at St Vincent de Paul Church, 123 N. Andover Rd, Andover. Interment...
Michael Ray Heath
Oct 15, 2019
Wichita - Heath, Michael Ray
69, passed away Tuesday, October 15th, 2019. He was born December 19th, 1949 to Raymond Heath and Arlene (Lawrence) Heath in Garden City, Kansas. He was a graduate of Lane County Community High School in Dighton. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was preceded in death by...
Marlon Lauber
Oct 13, 2019
Haysville - Lauber, Marlon Julius, 63, passed away Sunday, October 13th, 2019. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 26th, at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1409 S. Rock Rd. Derby, Kansas 67037.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Shirley Shumate; sister, Laurie. Marlon is survived...
Theresa L. Shepherd
Oct 12, 2019
Theresa L. Shepherd, 60, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2019. She was born January 16, 1959 to John and MaryAnn (Ripperger) Scheve in Emporia, KS. Theresa married Shawn Shepherd on March 27, 1988 in Las Vegas, NV. She enjoyed life on the farm and spending time with her family. Theresa was a very talented...
Roger Johansen
Oct 11, 2019
Roger Dale Johansen was born July 14, 1936 to Oliver and Ella Mae (Miner) Johansen in Friend, Nebraska, and passed away October 11, 2019 at the age of 83 years. He attended schools in Friend and graduated there in 1954.
He left the family farm at the age of 18 and moved to Wichita where...
Gerry Kroening
Oct 11, 2019
Geraldine Ann “Gerry” (Rempe) Kroening, died peacefully on October 11, 2019. She was born July 11, 1935 in Lawrence, Nebraska. In 1955, she married Maurice “Mo” Kroening. They moved to Derby in 1957.
Family was always the most important thing in Gerry’s life. She also enjoyed sewing, membership in several women’s groups, bridge clubs, and...
David L. Cannady
Oct 10, 2019
UDALL - Cannady, David Lee
David Lee Cannady, age 80, of Udall, AA Counselor and retired Gordon-Piatt employee, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019. Visitation 1-8 pm Wednesday, October 16, with family receiving friends 5-7 pm, funeral service 2 pm Thursday, October 17, both at Smith Mortuary, 501 SE Louis Blvd, Mulvane. David is preceded in death...
Stephen W. Mcclain
Oct 9, 2019
WICHITA - McClain, Stephen W.
72, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2019. He was born August 24, 1947 to Charles and Jean (Norton) McClain in Ft. Scott, KS. Stephen achieved 39 years of sobriety and dedicated his life to helping others. He was an active member of Central Community Church for more than 40 years. He was...
Feryl L. Baxter
Oct 8, 2019
A celebration of life for Feryl Lynn Baxter (Farr) will be held 10:00 am, Tuesday, October 15th, 2019 at Smith Family Mortuary Chapel, 1415 N. Rock Rd. Derby. Feryl left on a new adventure on Tuesday, October 8th after a brief but fierce battle with cancer. A lifelong resident of Derby, Feryl was a volunteer with the Derby Historical...
John Murray
Oct 6, 2019
Belle Plaine - Murray, John T.,66, passed away Sunday, October 6th, 2019. A Celebration of Life Service 2pm Saturday, October 12th, at Smith Mortuary, Derby 1415 North Rock Rd. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Marion Murray; brother, Dennis Murray; grandson, Gabe Forester. John is survived by his wife, Cassie; sons, Robert and Jonathan Murray;...
Carolyn Sue Amend
Oct 6, 2019
Carolyn Amend, age 83, of Derby, died Sunday, October 6, 2019. No visitation. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 11, 2019 at First Presbyterian Church, 324 N. Baltimore, Derby. Carolyn is preceded in death by her husband, Eldon Amend II; her parents, Delbert and Lanell Hughes; and her brother, Rex Hughes. Survivors include...
Phyllis A. Nelson
Oct 5, 2019
Phyllis A. Nelson, 84, of Derby, Ks passed away Saturday, October 5, 2019.
Visitation: Thursday, October 10, 2019, from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Smith Mortuary, Derby. Funeral Service: 11:00 am, Friday, October 11, 2019 at Countryside Christian Church, 1919 S. Rock Road, Wichita.
She was preceded in death by...
Herb Scott
Oct 5, 2019
Derby - Scott, W. Herbert
89, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2019.
Visitation: Saturday, October 12, 2019, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am with the Funeral Service immediately following at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1409 S. Rock Rd. Derby.
Herb is survived by his wife,...
Frances Noel-Cook
Oct 5, 2019
Frances Noel-Cook, 102, passed away Saturday, October 5th, 2019. She was born January 2nd, 1917 to Clarence and Lillis Knowles in Coldwater, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Marvin Noel, Rev. Leon Cook; son, Arvin Noel, and by her parents and five siblings. Frances is survived by her son, Dr. Dale L. Noel (Jean); daughter-in-law, Linda...
Ernesto Ortiz
Oct 4, 2019
Ernesto Ortiz, of Wichita, age 22, passed away Friday, October 4, 2019.
Visitation: Wednesday, October 9, 2019, from 3:30 pm to 8:00 pm at Smith Mortuary, Derby. Funeral Service: 11:00 am, Thursday, October 10, 2019 at Wichita South Seventh Day Adventist Church, 820 W 27th St S. Wichita.
Ernesto is survived...
Pat Moore
Oct 4, 2019
Patricia Louise Moore,
71, passed away Friday, October 4, 2019.
Visitation: Thursday, October 10, 2019, from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Funeral Service: 10:00 am, Friday October 11, 2019, both at Smith Mortuary, Mulvane.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bennett C. Moore; siblings, James Dulaney,...
Richard "Rick" Debbrecht
Oct 3, 2019
Richard Lee "Rick" Debbrecht, age 72, of Rose Hill, retired lineman, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2019. No visitation. Memorial service 10 am Saturday, October 12, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Rick is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Margaret Debbrecht; son, Kenny Debbrecht; stepson, Mike Webb. Survivors include his wife, Merry; daughter, Sherri Debbrecht;...
Deanna Marie Lorentino
Oct 2, 2019
Deanna Marie Lorentino, 48, of Wichita Kansas, passed away Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019. She was born in Albuquque, New Mexico on January 27th, 1971 to late Robert T. Riley. Deanna graduated from East High School and received a Business degree from Wichita Area Technical College.
She was married to Tom King, survived by their son Nicholas D....
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