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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

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....

Lloyd Shoemaker

Lloyd Shoemaker

Oct 2, 2019

Lloyd Ernest Shoemaker, 86, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019.

Visitation: Saturday, October 5, 2019, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 South Seneca, Wichita. Graveside Service: 1:00 pm, Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Resthaven Gardens of Memory, 11800 West Highway 54, Wichita.

Please wear your favorite NFL...

Gregory Keith Reynolds

Gregory Keith Reynolds

Oct 1, 2019

Gregory Keith Reynolds, age 64, of Derby, retired Textron employee, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019. Visitation 1-8 pm Monday, October 7, with family receiving friends 5-7 pm, funeral service 10 am Tuesday, October 8, both at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Greg is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Ann Reynolds; and his brother,...

Hazel Kelley

Hazel Kelley

Sep 30, 2019

Hazel Nadine (Pennick) Kelley a long time resident of Mulvane Kansas, passed away Sept. 30, 2019, in her daughter's home in Silverdale, Washington. She was born to Roy and Myra Pennick on Jan. 5, 1925, in Mulvane, Kansas. Hazel graduated from Belle Plaine High School in 1942. She married Quinten D, Kelley on May 5, 1946. She is preceded...

Jacob Mockry

Jacob Mockry

Sep 28, 2019

Jacob "Jake" Anthony Mockry

20, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2019.

Celebration of Life: 5:00 pm, Wednesday, October 9th, 2019 at Warren Riverview Park 321 W Market Derby. Dress is casual, especially tie dye items! Jake's favorite foods will be served. A Lantern release will take place at 7:30 pm.

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Eleanor Farlow

Eleanor Farlow

Sep 25, 2019

Eleanor Lee Farlow,

86, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019.

Memorial Service: 10:00 am, Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at Smith Mortuary, Derby.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Daniel Farlow; daughter, Sharon Gonzalez; and grandchildren, Dalton Farlow and Angelina Sanchez.

Eleanor is...

Natasha  Mcquary

Natasha Mcquary

Sep 24, 2019

Wichita - McQuary, Natasha, 49, passed away suddenly Tuesday, September 24th, 2019. Visitation 2pm - 8pm with family present 6pm - 8pm, Friday, October 4, 2019; Memorial Service 10am Saturday, October 5, 2019 - Both will be held at Smith Mortuary, Derby 1415 North Rock Rd; Natasha is survived by her husband, Timothy McQuary; daughter, Ashley McQuary; father, Jon...

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