Virginia Alice Kempher
Jun 12, 2018
Virginia Alice Kempher was born on Jan. 5, 1923 in Decatur, Illinois, the eldest child of Gertrude and Herman Herring. She passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 12, 2018, at the age of 95. In her own words, she "had a happy life", even though she grew up during the Great Depression. She was blessed with a...
Dale Klish
Jun 10, 2018
Dale Ellis Klish, age 77, loving husband, father, grandfather and brother passed away June 10, 2018. Dale was born in Blackwell, Oklahoma on Thanksgiving Day November 28, 1940, six minutes after his identical twin brother Don. After graduating from Plainville High School, Dale worked for Shell Oil Company on a seismograph crew exploring for oil in Oklahoma, Montana, and...
Tom Lindsay
Jun 10, 2018
Haysville - Lindsay, Tom
79, passed away Sunday, June 10, 2018.
Tom was a Senior Manager in Quality Assurance at the Boeing Company, and former Mayor of Haysville.
Visitation: Thursday, June 14, 2018, from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Funeral Service: 10:30 am, Friday, June 15, 2018 both at...
Genevieve F. Bankston
Jun 9, 2018
Genevieve Florine Bankston "Jenny", age 75, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018.
She retired from JCPenney as a Manager Associate after 28 years.
Visitation 1-8 pm Tuesday, June 19, with family receiving friends 5-7 pm, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Recitation of the Rosary 10 AM Wednesday, June 20,...
Michael Vargas
Jun 9, 2018
Wichita - Vargas, Michael E.
38, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018.
Visitation: Wednesday, June 13, 2018, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Funeral Service: 10:30 am, Thursday, June 14th, 2018, both at Smith Mortuary, Haysville 7031 S. Broadway Haysville.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents; uncle,...
Kaelan Cooper
Jun 7, 2018
Wichita - Cooper, Kaelan Thomas 30, died Thursday, June 7th, 2018. Kaelan loved the outdoors, fishing, hiking and he was an excellent cook whom often played chef for friends and family. Kaelan was a Yankees fan, loved watching sports, had a great sense of humor and was a jokester. He is preceded in death by grandparents, Larry Joe Blake,...
Doris Mccuistion
Jun 6, 2018
Rose Hill –McCuistion, Doris M. age 92, passed away June 6, 2018. Visitation 4-6pm Sunday, June 10th; Funeral 2pm Monday, June 11th both at Smith Mortuary - Derby, 1415. N. Rock Rd. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Essie Drake; husband, Stanley; brother, Charlie Drake; son-in-law, Roger Watson, great-grandson, Lincoln Spring. Doris is survived by...
William Willard
Jun 6, 2018
Wichita – Willard, Will P. age 71, passed away June 6, 2018. Visitation 1-8pm, family greeting 6-8pm Tuesday evening, June 12th at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 South Seneca Wichita, KS 67213. A celebration of life service will be held 1pm Saturday, June 16th at Park Place Ministry Center, 4800 West Maple in Wichita, Kansas 67209. Will was the co-owner of...
Rita Blecha
Jun 5, 2018
Rita Marie Blecha, 59, retired Center Industries shipping and receiving clerk, died June 5, 2018. No visitation. Celebration of Life Service: 11am Friday, June 15, 2018, South Rock Christian Church, 900 S. Rock Rd., Derby. She is preceded in death by her father, Larry Kirkpatrick; sister, Carol Kirkpatrick Blecha; grandson, Cale Twietmeyer. Survivors include her husband, Don; mother, Rose...
Lily Walker
Jun 5, 2018
On June 5th Lily May (Jones) Walker started her new life in Heaven. She will be greatly missed by husband of 74 years, Robert Walker; daughters, Sharon (Craig) Keagy, Kathy (Larry) June; grandchildren, Trevor (Nuni) Stewart, Ian (Sarah) Stewart, Joanna (Jeff) Neises, Erika (Daniel) Linares, Devin June, Tranesa June and great grandchildren, Kaira, Adeleine, Faith, Sarah, Harper, Emily; brother,...
Ronald H. Hess
Jun 4, 2018
Ronald H. Hess, 67, passed away Monday, June 4, 2018. He was born December 28, 1950 to James and Wilma (Boswell) Hess at home in Mulvane, KS. Ronald was a Vietnam Era Army Veteran and loved landscaping, fishing, music, and dancing. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Scott Hess; brother, Clint Hess; and dogs, Brandy and...
Leona Brockman
Jun 1, 2018
Derby - Brockman, Leona Mae, 96, passed away June 1, 2018.
Funeral: 1:00 pm, Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at Smith Mortuary, Derby.
Preceded in death by husband Lloyd Brockman.
Survivors: children, Floyd (Connie) Brockman and Glenda (Steve) Shaver.
In lieu of flowers memorials...
Charles R. "Chuck" Mccain
May 31, 2018
Charles R. “Chuck” McCain, age 66, of Wichita, formerly of Mulvane, retired Boeing/Spirit employee, passed away Thursday, May31, 2018. Chuck is a graduate of Mulvane High School and WSU. He is a US Navy veteran, a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, Mulvane Lodge #201 A.F.&A.M., Order of the Eastern Star, Midian Shrine Temple, Mulvane Optimist Club and was...
Glenn Hamilton
May 31, 2018
Glenn Hamilton
1931-2018
David Glenn Hamilton passed from this life on May 31, 2018, at the age of 87. Glenn was born to Joe and Lottie (Roll) Hamilton of rural Belle Plaine, KS, on January 22, 1931, the eighth of nine children. He grew up on the family farm northwest of Belle Plaine and graduated...
Alice Ballinger
May 30, 2018
Alice Louise (Shultz) Ballinger, age 91, of Derby, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018. She was born April 23, 1927, in Wamego, KS, to Charles Dana and Margaret C. (Wyker) Shultz. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kenneth D. Ballinger; daughters, Kay Murphy and Tammy Jones. Survivors: daughter, Linda (Bill) Fogt; sons, Dana Ballinger and Bruce...
Glen Burdine
May 30, 2018
Glen A. Burdine, 57, former resident of Bangs, Texas, died Wednesday, May 30, 2018 in Sedgwick, Kansas. He is survived by his mother, Ruth L. Burdine; siblings, Rita S. Luna (Rick), Kay L. Anderson, Mike Burdine (Vicky), Linda F. Kliewer; many nieces and nephews. Glen is preceded in death by his wife, Carla; and father Keith. Burial at a...
Hilary A. Fuksa
May 28, 2018
Hilary A. Fuksa, 46, passed away Monday, May 28, 2018. She was born November 14, 1971 to Frank and Peggy (Callison) Fuksa in Wichita, KS. Hilary worked at Intrust Bank as a Human Resources Systems Analyst and attended Faith Community Church. She graduated from Wichita State University and volunteered for ICT SOS. She was preceded in death by her...
Philip Wolke
May 28, 2018
Wichita - Wolke Sr, Philip John
69, passed away Monday, May 28, 2018.
Recitation of the Rosary: 6:30 pm Monday, June 4, 2018; Memorial Mass: 2:00 pm, Tuesday, June 5, 2018, both at St Mary Catholic Church, 2300 E Meadowlark Derby.
Philip is survived by his wife, Linda S....
John "J.B." Brinley
May 27, 2018
Norwich - Brinley, John "J.B."
81, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2018, after a brief illness.
Memorial Service 2pm Friday, June 1, 2018 at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd, Derby.
John is survived by his Son, J. David Brinley (Mary); Daughters, Cheryl Bannon (Larry) and Regina; former...
Freddie "Steve" Crouse
May 26, 2018
Freddie "Steve" Crouse, 69, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2018. He was born September 4, 1948 to Freddie Earl and Cherry Elizabeth (Thompson) Crouse in Tulsa, OK. Steve worked at Printing Inc. for 20 years. He loved working on old cars, enjoyed garage sales, and attempted camping. Steve was a man of God and loved the Lord so much....
