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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Douglas Charles Myers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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