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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

John Joseph Fanello

John Joseph Fanello

Aug 16, 2018

John Joseph Fanello, age 70, of Derby, retired Local 441 pipefitter, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2018. No visitation. Recitation of the Rosary will be at 10 am, Friday, August 24, with the Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 10:30 am, both at St. Mary Catholic Church, 2300 E. Meadowlark, Derby. John is preceded in death by his parents,...

Mike Breaker

Mike Breaker

Aug 16, 2018

Michael "Mike" Breaker, 62, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2018. He was born May 5, 1956 Wichita, KS. Mike owned his own carpet installation company. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and four wheeling. Mike loved spending time outdoors. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cindy Breaker; mother, Jo Ann Breaker; and brother Danny Breaker. Mike is survived by...

Carol Schaper

Carol Schaper

Aug 14, 2018

DERBY - Carol Delight Schaper

Went to her eternal home on Aug 14, 2018. She was born Jul 8, 1937 in Dewey, OK. Graveside service:2 pm, Fri, Aug 17 at the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery in Winfield. Carol was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas H. Schaper, Sr.; son, Craig V. Schaper; mother, Nelle (Russell) Jennings; and...

Ruby Chrisco

Ruby Chrisco

Aug 14, 2018

DERBY - Chrisco, Ruby N.

83, passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018. She was born Thursday, February 7, 1935 to Erwin and Minnie (Hall) Mitchell in Alabama. Ruby loved to sew and bowl. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ernest L. Chrisco; and 5 siblings. Ruby is survived by her children, Kenneth (Donna) Chrisco...

Jeffrey Williams

Jeffrey Williams

Aug 14, 2018

Jeffrey R. Williams, 26, passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018. He was born September 16, 1991 in Wichita, KS. Jeffrey was passionate about his career at Terradyne Country Club. He loved sports and was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan. Jeffrey enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Jeffrey is survived by his mother, Dawn (Garth) Kellenbarger; father,...

Bob E. Walker

Bob E. Walker

Aug 13, 2018

On August 13th Robert (Bob) Eugene Walker joined his wife, Lily and son Robert in Heaven. He died from a broken heart after his wife passed away on June 5th. He will be greatly missed by his sister Beverly (Richard) Ormston, Iowa; daughters, Sharon (Craig) Keagy, Kathy (Larry) June; grandchildren, Trevor (Nuni) Stewart, Ian (Sarah) Stewart, Joanna (Jeff) Neises,...

Linda Hubbard

Linda Hubbard

Aug 9, 2018

Wichita - Hubbard, Linda Rae

71, passed away Thursday, August 9, 2018.

Visitation: Sunday, August 12, 2018, from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm with the family present from 2-4 at Smith Mortuary, Derby. Funeral Service: 11:00 am, Monday, August 13, 2018 at Prairie Trail Cowboy Church 8552 S. Broadway Haysville, Kansas 67060.

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Iris Cole

Iris Cole

Aug 9, 2018

Iris Dorreen Beatty Cole, age 94, of Wichita, KS, passed away Thursday, August 9, 2018. She was born January 18, 1924 to Curtiss and Grace (Smith) Beatty.

She attended Greensburg High School and on March 9, 1942 she was united in marriage with Ray Cole. She had worked at many jobs and always enjoyed meeting...

Wanda Helton

Wanda Helton

Aug 7, 2018

HAYSVILLE - Helton, Wanda

86, passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2018. She was born September 1, 1931 to Ernest and Clara (Woodard) Smith in Ringwood, OK. She was preceded in death by her parents; all of her siblings; daughter, Pam York; and grandchildren, Troy Caldwell and Joshua Helton. Wanda is survived by her husband of 64 years,...

Shirley Ratliff

Shirley Ratliff

Aug 5, 2018

Wichita - Ratliff, Shirley

77, passed away Sunday, August 5, 2018. Private family service will be held at a later date. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, George and Charlotte Mathews and brother, Edward Mathews. She is survived by her husband, Larry Ratliff; children, Tina (Bruce) Knowles, Tonya (Bill) Row, and Curtis Ratliff; five grandchildren,...

Bradley Wayne Talbott

Bradley Wayne Talbott

Aug 4, 2018

Brad passed away Saturday, August 4th at the age of 56 from a brainstem tumor after a heroic fight. "Bubba" as his friends knew him, was the youngest of four children born to John & Marjory (Collett) Talbott on August 5, 1961. He graduated from Halstead HS in 1979 as class president. He attended Hutchinson Community College and Fort...

Kay Smith

Kay Smith

Aug 4, 2018

Derby - Smith, Kathryn "Kay"

72, passed away Saturday, August 4th, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charley and Lorene Smith; brothers, Bill Smith, Dean Smith, Curtis Smith; sisters, Nadine Wolf, Linda Norman. Kathryn is survived by her son, Joseph Smith; grandchildren, Kathryn, Jacob, Tresa, David, Tracy, and Danielle; 18 great grandchildren; sisters, Ruth...

Nelda Freeman

Nelda Freeman

Aug 3, 2018

Rose Hill - Freeman, Nelda

93, passed away Friday, August 3rd, 2018. Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm, with family greeting friends from 6-8 pm, on Monday, August 6th, 2018 at Smith Mortuary, Derby 1415 North Rock Road Derby, Kansas 67037. Funeral Service will be held at Rose Hill United Methodist Church 19551...

Ase Erbert

Ase Erbert

Aug 3, 2018

Wichita - Erbert, Aaron Seth

18, passed away Friday, August 3rd, 2018. Visitation: Friday, August 10, 2018, from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Smith Mortuary, Derby. Graveside Service: 1:00 pm, Saturday, August 11, 2018 at Hillcrest Cemetery 10102 E. 95th St. S. Derby, Kansas 67037. Aaron is survived by his parents: Janet Duncan and Fredrick Erbert;...

Cleo Champ Walker Marble

Cleo Champ Walker Marble

Aug 2, 2018

Grandma Weedie, 98, passed away Thursday, August 2nd, 2018. Family was her life. A single mother, she raised six children, as she was widowed at the age of 39.

Recitation of the Rosary: 7:00 pm, Monday, August 6th, 2018. Mass of Christian Burial: 11:00 am, Tuesday, August 7th, 2018. Both at St Francis of Assisi...

Dean A. Wilson

Dean A. Wilson

Aug 2, 2018

Dean A. Wilson, age 83, US Air Force MSGT Ret., passed away Thursday, August 2, 2018. Visitation 1-8 pm Wednesday, August 8, with family receiving friends 2-4 pm, funeral service 1 pm Thursday, August 9, both at Smith Mortuary, 7031 S. Broadway, Haysville. Dean is preceded in death by his wife, Beverly; parents Walter and Blanche Wilson; and his...

David Schaefer

David Schaefer

Aug 2, 2018

David Alan Schaefer, age 64, loving husband, father, and papa, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, August 2, 2018. Recitation of the Rosery will be at 9:30 am Thursday, August 9, with the Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 10 am, both at St. Michael Catholic Church, 525 E. Main, Mulvane. David had a zest for life and never turned down...

Julia Mae Winfrey

Julia Mae Winfrey

Aug 2, 2018

Wichita - Winfrey, Julia Mae

89, retired founder of Cardinal Buffing, passed away Thursday, August 2nd, 2018.

Private family service.

She was preceded in death by her Husband, Jake Winfrey; and son, Randy Winfrey.

Julia is survived by her children, Allen (Rita) Winfrey, Linda Winfrey,...

Rosemary Skelton

Rosemary Skelton

Aug 1, 2018

Derby - Skelton, Rosemary

89, passed away Wednesday, August 1st, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Rosemary attended First Christian Church in Derby and also enjoyed watching New Spring church services from home. She was greatly invested in her family; especially her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. her world was her kids and grandkids and great grand kids....

John C. Hendry

John C. Hendry

Jul 31, 2018

Derby - Hendry, John C.

81, passed away Tuesday, July 31st, 2018. He was preceded in death by his Parents, Charles and Jean Hendry; and wife of 53 years, Lula Ann Hendry. John is survived by his daughters, Caylene Burns, Caryn Greenstreet; grandchildren, Jake (Miranda), Jenna, Kelsi (Edgar), Kolby, Alicia (Rob), Heath (Tina); and great-grandchild, Emiliano. A...

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