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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries
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....
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.
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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
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
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
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
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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