Obituaries

Dec 27, 2018

Edith Goldie Moxham, age 101, of Wichita, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away Thursday, December 27, 2018. Visitation 2 - 8 pm Sunday, December 30, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Graveside service 11 am Monday, December 31, White Chapel Memorial Gardens, 1806 N. Oliver. Edith is preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Laura Jeardoe;...

Dec 25, 2018

Wichita - Stapleton, Barbara Sue

73, passed away Tuesday, December 25th, 2018. Visitation: Friday, December 28th, 2018, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Smith Mortuary, Mulvane - 501 SE Louis Blvd, Mulvane, Kansas, 67110. Funeral Service: 3:00 pm, Saturday, December 29th, 2018 at Smith Mortuary, Mulvane - 501 SE Louis Blvd, Mulvane, Kansas, 67110.

Dec 24, 2018

Derby - Daniels, Lola Gertrude

age 90, passed away Monday, December 24th, 2018. Visitation 1- 8pm, Family greeting from 5-7pm Friday, at Smith Mortuary - Derby 1415 North Rock Rd.; Funeral Service 11:00 am Saturday, December 29th, at Faith Lutheran Church 214 S. Derby Ave. Derby, Kansas 67037. She is preceded in death by her parents, Julius...

Dec 24, 2018

Wichita - Looper, Marjorie Lou

age 86, passed away Monday, December 24th, 2018. Visitation 3-7pm, with family greeting from 5-7pm Thursday, December 27th at Smith Mortuary - Derby, 1415 N. Rock Rd. Funeral Service 1:00 pm Friday, December 28th, 2018, at Pleasantview Baptist Church 1335 North Buckner Street Derby, Kansas 67037. She is preceded in death by...

Dec 22, 2018

Marissa Jo Stuhlsatz was stillborn Saturday, December 22, 2018. Private family services will be held with interment in Greenwood Cemetery. Marissa is survived by her parents, Jeff and Tara Stuhlsatz; sister, Emma Stuhlsatz; grandparents, Terry and Pam Rotramel, and Bob and Davi Stuhlsatz; uncle, Travis Rotramel; and aunt Dani Seckfort (Nick). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be...

Dec 22, 2018

Rose Hill - Arnold, Barry 60, went home to be with the Lord on December 22, 2018.

Barry was a heavy equipment mechanic for many years for John Deere Tractor Company. He graduated from Wakita High School in Oklahoma. He had a large love for his family and would do anything for them.

Barry is...

Dec 21, 2018

Lester E. Donaldson, age 99, of Derby, farmer and WWII US Navy Veteran, passed away Friday, December 21, 2018. Visitation 1-5 pm Thursday. December 27, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Graveside 2 pm Friday, December 28, Hillcrest Cemetery, Derby. Lester is preceded in death by his parents and 5 siblings. Survivors include his wife of 77 years,...

Dec 21, 2018

Rose Hill - Murray, Gordon, age 79, passed away December 21, 2018. Visitation 1-8pm Friday, family greeting from 5-7pm at Smith Mortuary - Derby, 1415 N. Rock Rd. Funeral 11AM Saturday, December 29th at Woodlawn United Methodist Church, 431 Woodlawn Blvd. Derby, KS. He is preceded in death by his parents, Nina and James Murray; and 6 siblings. Gordon...

Dec 20, 2018

Udall - Pfingsten, Eddie Mardel, age 79, passed away December 20, 2018. He was born in Fairbury, NE, on December 21, 1938, and was a long time Mulvane resident and community leader. Memorial Service 11:00 am Friday, December 28, 2018, at St. Michael Catholic Church 525 E. Main St, Mulvane, Kansas 67110. He is preceded in death by his...

Dec 20, 2018

Robert “Bob” Loren Gann, 89, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away Thursday, December 20, 2018. He was retired from Safeway and Garnett Auto Supply. Bob enjoyed working in his garden, annual finishing trips to Beaver Lake, Arkansas, and hunting trips in the fall. He liked to travel – especially trips to Las Vegas and Laughlin, Nevada. Being born...

Dec 20, 2018

Logan Kirk Owens, 24, passed away Thursday, December 20, 2018. He was born Thursday, July 7, 1994 in Wichita, KS. Logan graduated from Rose Hill High School in 2012. He loved the outdoors, whether it was kayaking, cooking by campfire, or just being outside. Logan had a passion for collecting and caring for reptiles. He will be remembered for...

Dec 19, 2018

Letitia "Tisha" Diana Mill, 60, passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2018. She was born March 29, 1958 for Adelbert "Lee" and Zena (Walker) Pankratz in Wichita, KS. More than anything Tisha loved her family, dogs, and especially her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Lee Pankratz; and daughter, Sarah Mill. Tisha is survived by her husband...

Dec 19, 2018

Stephen R. Bowersox, 73, beloved father, friend, and Vietnam Army Veteran, passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2018. He was born September 10, 1945 to Richard and Ferne (Miller) Bowersox in Sandwich, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Angela Jean Bowersox; and brother, Stewart Bowersox. Stephen is survived by his children, Rick Bowersox, Steffani (Thomas) Silva,...

Dec 19, 2018

Andover - Scheve, Alice "Sue" Loretta (Lincoln), age 81, passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2018. Rosary 10:30AM; Funeral Mass at 11:00AM both on Thurs. Dec 27th, at St. Vincent de Paul 123 N. Andover Rd. Andover, KS. She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Helena (Haen) Lincoln; husband, Jerrald "JD"; siblings, Mary (Gilbert) Krier and John...

Dec 18, 2018

James Paul "Jim" Wood, age 65, retired Boeing Company R&D Engineer, passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2018. Visitation 1-8 pm Thursday, Dec. 20, with family present 5-7 pm, funeral service 1 pm Friday, Dec. 21, both at Smith Mortuary, Haysville. Jim is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Opal Wood; brothers, Roland and David Wood; and his...

Dec 18, 2018

HAYSVILLE - McPherson, Ella M.

82, loving wife, mother, and grammy, passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2018. She was born April 4, 1936 to Garfield and Vada (Wilson) Ramsey in Wichita, KS. Ella enjoyed traveling, camping, fishing, and the outdoors. She loved spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Betty Martin,...

Dec 18, 2018

Haysville - Stovall, Leila Dean, age 89, passed away Tuesday, December 18th, 2018. Visitation 4:00pm - 8:00pm, Thursday evening; Funeral Service 11:00am Friday, December 21st, 2018, both visitation and funeral service will be held at the Haysville First Baptist Church 125 S. Delos Haysville, KS. She is preceded in death by her parents, Artie and Helen Chanay; brothers, Merle...

Dec 17, 2018

Bertha M. Steudte, 85, passed away Monday, December 17, 2018. She was born March 26, 1933 to Richard and Rose (Bishop) Shipman in Belle Plaine, KS. Bertha enjoyed crocheting blankets and weaving rugs that always went to a good cause. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John in 2006; and brother, George Shipman. Bertha is survived...

Dec 14, 2018

Doris E. Williams, age 92, formerly of Derby, retired Boeing Company employee, passed away Friday, December 14, 2018. Visitation with family present 10 am to 12 noon, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Graveside service 1 pm Friday, El Paso Cemetery, Derby. Survivors include her sons, Leroy, Jeff, Les and Perry Bosch; daughters, Blenda Bosch and Lorraine Parker;...

Dec 14, 2018

Gregory Joseph Ginal, of Derby KS, formerly of North Branch MN and Buffalo NY, went to be with our Lord on Friday, December 14, at the age of 31. Greg is survived by his loving parents Mike and Elaine “Missy” , brother Jimmy (Renee) of Omaha NE, and Danny of Hudson Wisconsin, and his Lifelong friend Daniel Baird of...