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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Henry J. Steinman

Henry J. Steinman

May 7, 2018

Henry J. Steinman, 66, passed away Monday, May 7, 2018. He was born April 9, 1952 to Ernest and Doris (Herzfeld) Steinman in Deshler, NE. Henry served in the National Guard for 14 years while he worked for a CO-OP elevator in Hardy, NE. He worked for Ottaway Amusements for many years. Henry loved animals and music and was...

Delores Dee Page

Delores Dee Page

May 7, 2018

Derby - Page, Delores

age 93 of Derby, Kansas passed away on Monday May 7th, 2018. She was born on November 11th, 1924 in Iola, Kansas. Delores was preceded in death by her husband William C. Page of Neodesha, Kansas. They were married on April 19th, 1942 before he was deployed to WWII. She is survived by...

Duane Rebold

Duane Rebold

May 7, 2018

Udall – Rebold, Duane E. age 71, passed away Monday, May 7, 2018, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. Duane was born to parents, Joseph and Elizabeth Rebold on December 10, 1946, in Bristow, Oklahoma. He attended Udall High and graduated in 1964. In 1964, he enlisted in the Navy and was stationed in Midway Island. After his time...

Virginia Houck

Virginia Houck

May 7, 2018

Virginia R. Houck (Mathews), passed away peacefully at age 91 on May 7, 2018, with family members surrounding her with love, hugs and kisses. She was a World War II military wife, farmer’s wife, dedicated mother, and retired beautician in the Wichita area.

She was a resident of Westview of Derby for the past five months, with...

Kimberly Hall

Kimberly Hall

May 7, 2018

Kimberly Ann (Trout) Hall began her eternal "miracle" life on Monday, May 7, 2018. Kim was a first grade teacher at Nelson Elementary School in Haysville. She was a devoted wife and mother, sister and friend. She was a talented artist and an inspiration to those who knew her. Her favorite quote was, “Life is what you make it,”...

Polly Ward

Polly Ward

May 7, 2018

Douglass - Ward, Goldie Pauleen "Polly"

98, former owner of Star Theater and of Ward's Floral, passed away Monday, May 7, 2018.

Memorial Service: 1:00 pm, Friday, June 1, 2018 at Douglass United Methodist Church, 204 S. Willow St Douglass.

She was preceded in death by her Husband, Merlan...

Norman H. Frantz

Norman H. Frantz

May 6, 2018

Derby - Frantz, Norman H., age 63, passed away May 6, 2018. A visitation will be held from 2pm-6pm, Monday, May 14th at Smith Mortuary-Mulvane, 501 S.E. Louis Blvd. Norman is preceded in death by his parents, Cornelius and Dena Frantz; daughter, Kelly Frantz; brother, Robert Frantz. He is survived by his wife, Debra; grandchildren, Christopher and Paige Tilley;...

Les Branine

Les Branine

May 5, 2018

Leslie "Les" N., 78, passed away on Saturday, May 5, 2018. He was born January 4, 1940 and raised near Braman, OK. Les was preceded in death by his parents, Nelson J. and Leona "Belle" Branine; and sons, Douglas L. and Patrick Wayne Branine. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Lisa; sons, David (Terri), Darrell, and...

Wally Masters

Wally Masters

May 5, 2018

Wally L. Masters, 77, retired aircraft upholsterer, died May 5, 2018. Viewing: 1-8pm Monday, May 14 with family present to greet friends from 5-7pm at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Funeral service: 12:00 noon, Tuesday, also at the mortuary. She is preceded in death by her husband, Donald; son, Eugene Wilson; sister, Mary Steele. Survivors include her children: Robert...

Dave Anderson

Dave Anderson

May 5, 2018

Derby - Anderson, David Scott

51, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2018.

Memorial Service: 2:00 pm, Friday, May 18, 2018 at Smith Mortuary, Derby.

He was preceded in death by his father, Carl C. Anderson.

Dave is survived by his wife, Pamela Y. Anderson; son,...

Donna Shipman

Donna Shipman

May 4, 2018

Donna Darlene (Hinckley) Shipman, 76, retired Haysville School Bus driver, died May 4, 2018. She was born in Wichita, Kansas on January 31, 1942 to Donald and Darlene (Robinson) Hinckley. On May 17, 1960, she married Melvin Shipman. Viewing: 1-8pm Tuesday, May 8. Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca, Wichita. Funeral service: 1pm Wednesday, May 9, also at the mortuary....

Jessie Mackay

Jessie Mackay

May 4, 2018

Jessie Irene Noeller MacKay, 92, went to meet her Lord on May 4, 2018 at Lincoln County Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born on December 14, 1925 southwest of Augusta, Kansas. She spent most of her life in the Augusta/Rose Hill area. She graduated from Rose Hill High School in 1942. Jessie married Harold Melvin MacKay in...

Daniel Ray "Duffy" Dearduff

Daniel Ray "Duffy" Dearduff

May 4, 2018

Daniel Ray "Duffy" Dearduff, age 72, of Haysville, retired owner and operator of Outback Bait and Tackle, and US Army Vietnam Veteran, passed away Friday, May 4, 2018. No Visitation. Memorial service 2 PM Thursday, May 10, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Audrey Dearduff; and his brother,...

Jean Kay Myers

Jean Kay Myers

May 3, 2018

Myers, Jean Kay 76, loving wife, mother, sister, grandma and great-grandma, passed away Thursday, May 3rd, 2018. She was born April 22nd, 1942, to Billy and Katherine Smith in Burlington, KS. Jean and Henry were married July 23rd, 1959, and had two children. She loved the outdoors and spent a lot of time in her flower beds. Jean loved...

N. Maudene Stinnett

N. Maudene Stinnett

May 3, 2018

N. Maudene Stinnett, 87, retired Stinnett Foundry co-owner, died May 3, 2018. Viewing: 3-8pm, Monday, May 7, 2018, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby, with family present from 5-7pm. Funeral service: 10am Tuesday, Council Hill Christian Church, 1268 N. Seneca Rd., Peck, KS. She is preceded in death by her parents, Wayne Wixon and Thelma Wixon; daughter, Deanna...

Steven "Steve" L. Greer

Steven "Steve" L. Greer

May 2, 2018

Haysville - Greer, Steven "Steve" L.

65, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2018.

Visitation: Sunday, May 6, 2018, from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm with the family receiving friends from 5-7 at Smith Mortuary, 7031 S. Broadway, Haysville. Funeral Service: 10:00 am, Monday, May 7, 2018 at Haysville First Baptist Church 125 S...

Lonnie Royer

Lonnie Royer

May 2, 2018

Lonnie D. Royer, 76, retired insurance agent, died May 2, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Nita; children, Angela Norris (Greg), Kevin Royer (Glennita), Eddie Royer (Trina); 7 grandchildren; siblings, Leon Royer and Barbara Royer; and many dear friends. Lonnie was an avid Blue Dragon and KU fan and spent many hours enjoying the games with friends and...

Clarence William Mullen

Clarence William Mullen

May 2, 2018

Clarence William Mullen, age 89, retired USAF Chief Master Sargent, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2018. Visitation 1-8 pm Wednesday, May 9 with family receiving friends 5-7 pm, funeral service 10 am Thursday, both at Smith Mortuary 1415 N. Rock Rd, Derby. Clarence is preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy; parents, Herman and May Mullen; brothers, Leonard and...

Austin Helm

Austin Helm

May 2, 2018

Belle Plaine - Helm, Austin Martin

94, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2018. He served in the Pacific on a LSM in the United States Navy, during WWII.

Austin was a dentist in Belle Plaine for 35 years, and was involved with the Belle Plaine School Board for many years. From his many...

Doris Shay

Doris Shay

Apr 28, 2018

Derby - Shay, Doris A. age 64, passed away April 28, 2018. A Funeral will be held 10AM Thursday, May 3rd at Smith Mortuary - Derby, 1415 N. Rock Rd. She is preceded in death by her husband, Kevin Shay; parents, Gerald and Darlene Atherton. Doris is survived by her siblings, Steven Atherton, Dennis Atherton, Marsha (Jim) Mason, Anita...

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