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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Tisha Mill

Tisha Mill

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...

Stephen R. Bowersox

Stephen R. Bowersox

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,...

Alice "Sue" Scheve

Alice "Sue" Scheve

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...

James "Jim" Wood

James "Jim" Wood

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...

Ella Mcpherson

Ella Mcpherson

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,...

Leila Stovall

Leila Stovall

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...

Bertha Steudte

Bertha Steudte

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...

Doris Eileen Williams

Doris Eileen Williams

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;...

Gregory Joseph Ginal

Gregory Joseph Ginal

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...

Max Armstrong

Max Armstrong

Dec 14, 2018

Max L. Armstrong, age 85. Master Magician & Illusionist, Former Marine Corps Captain and Retired Wichita Police Department Captain, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2018.

Max earned a Master’s degree at WSU and taught Administration of Justice there for over 6 years. He was a Black Belt in Judo and taught self-defense for many years....

Kelsey Michele Armstrong Davis

Kelsey Michele Armstrong Davis

Dec 13, 2018

Kelsey Michele (Armstrong) Davis, age 33, passed away December 13, 2018 as a result of a hard battle with breast cancer. She was born August 21, 1985 to Kenny and Robyn (Kastning) Armstrong in Wichita, KS.

Kelsey was a loving and devoted wife, mother, daughter and sister who was a very caring person. She enjoyed spending time...

Larry Bowyer

Larry Bowyer

Dec 12, 2018

Haysville - Bowyer, Larry Eugene

72, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2018.

Visitation: Sunday, December 16, 2018, from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Smith Mortuary, Haysville. Funeral Service: 10:00 am, Monday, December 17, 2018 at First Christian Church, 7465 South Meridian, Haysville.

He was preceded in death by...

Patricia "Pat" Holt

Patricia "Pat" Holt

Dec 11, 2018

Belle Plaine - Holt, Patricia "Pat" Kay, age 72, passed away Tuesday, December 11th, 2018. Visitation 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm, family greeting at 5:00pm-8:00pm Monday, December 17th; Funeral Service 10:00 am Tuesday, December 18th both at Smith Mortuary, Mulvane 501 SE Louis Blvd. She is preceded in death by her Parents, Bill and Edna Clark; husband, Myke. Patricia...

Sandra Mae Mcabee

Sandra Mae Mcabee

Dec 10, 2018

Sandra M. McAbee, age 74, of Derby, retired Boeing Company employee, passed away Monday, December 10, 2018. Visitation 1-8 pm Thursday, December 13, with family receiving friends 5-7 pm, funeral service 2 pm Friday, December 14, both at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Sandra is preceded in death by her husband, Jefferson A. "Mac" McAbee; father, James...

Cynthia Dian Sorber

Cynthia Dian Sorber

Dec 10, 2018

Cynthia Dian Sorber

67, passed away Monday, December 10, 2018. Recitation of the Rosary: 6pm Sunday, December 16, 2018 and Memorial Service: 10am, Monday, December 17, 2018, both at St. Michael Catholic Church, 525 E. Main St. Mulvane. Inurnment: Noon on Monday, Dec 17., 2018 at Kansas Veterans' Cemetery, Winfield. She was preceded in death by her...

Joe Earl Walton Jr.

Joe Earl Walton Jr.

Dec 10, 2018

Joe Walton Jr., age 83, former owner and operator of Walton-Stout, Inc., passed away Monday, December 10, 2018. No visitation. Funeral service 11 am Saturday, January 12, 2019, Council Hill Christian Church, 1268 N. Seneca Rd., Peck. Joe is preceded in death by his first wife, Virginia; parents, Joe and Leone; and his brother, Harlan. Survivors include his wife,...

Bobby W. Seigler

Bobby W. Seigler

Dec 8, 2018

DOUGLASS, KANSAS

Bobby Wayne Seigler, 73, passed away Saturday, December 8, 2018. He was born December 13, 1944 in Aiken, SC.

He was preceded in death by his parents, F.L. "Buck" and Audrey (Howard) Seigler, and his brother, Howard Seigler.

Bobby is survived by his wife of...

Bertha K. Klein

Bertha K. Klein

Dec 8, 2018

Bertha K. Klein, 90, passed away Saturday, December 8, 2018. She was born April 19, 1928 to John and Margaret (Weber) Maier in Pollock, SD. Bertha worked as a para professional for USD 260. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Elmer; and son, Lynn. Bertha is survived by her children, Michael (Lisa) Klein and Pamela (David)...

Barbara Borror

Barbara Borror

Dec 8, 2018

San Antonio - Borror, Barbara Jane (Strain) 84,

formerly of Wichita, retired USPS Postal Clerk, devoted wife and loving mother, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Saturday, December 8th, 2018. She was born February 21st, 1934 to Samuel P. Strain and Lois Ayres Strain in Garnett, Kansas.

Barbara was a long-time member of First United...

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