Obituaries

Jul 26, 2025

Derby - Eric Charles Kammiller, 61, passed away July 26, 2025. he was born January 31, 1964 to Sonia Sheldon and Robert Kammiller in Ponca City, Oklahoma.

He studied horticulture at Oklahoma State University and spent his life doing what he loved, working outside and growing things. He had a real talent for...

Jul 24, 2025

Terry Rutter, 61, went to be with the Lord on July 24, 2025. He was born October 8, 1963 to Dwayne and Winnie Rutter in Brownwood, Texas.

Preceded in death by his fathers, Dwayne Rutter and Ace Pilcher; grandparents, Vere and Hazel Rutter and Dorothy and Ralph Taylor. Survivors include wife, Peggy Rutter;...

Jul 23, 2025

Mulvane - Dennis James VanderGiesen passed away on July 23rd at Brookdale East Assisted Living Facility in Wichita, Kansas surrounded by family after a prolonged battle with early-onset Dementia. At the time of his passing, Dennis was 78 years old.

Dennis was born in Osborne, Kansas on September 28th, 1946 to James and...

Jul 23, 2025

Baker, Gerald (Jerry) Marion, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at the age of 83 years old. Born on December 27, 1941 in Sikeston, MO. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert, his mother, Mildred, and his brother, Morris Baker. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Catherine; daughters, Michelle (Terry) Welch...

Jul 22, 2025

Wanda Roberta Payne, 88, of Wichita, Kansas, left her earthly home for a heavenly one on July 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 23, 1936, in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of Richard Riley and Enolia Womack (Cole).

She was a devoted mother to Rick, Lynne and Robyn,...

Jul 22, 2025

Wichita - Helen Mercer, 79, passed away July 22, 2025. She was born December 19, 1945, to Joseph and Ida Gerleman Hoeppli in Emporia, Kansas. Helen and Orville were married for 48 years and she is now rejoined with him and their many fur babies. Helen had a true love for all things poodles and over the...

Jul 22, 2025

Douglass - Rick Morriss, 67, passed away July 22, 2025. He was born January 1, 1958, to Orville and Mary Morriss in El Dorado, Kansas.

Rick began working at Boeing in 1980 in the Plastic Plaster Shop and worked his way up to retire as the Director of Tooling from Spirit. His “guys”...

Jul 21, 2025

Pamela Sue Mingauw, 74, passed away July 21, 2025. She was born July 28, 1950 to Lawrence and Betty Jones in Kansas City, MO.

She is preceded in death by her husband, David and survived by many loving friends.

Visitation is 9:00 to 10:00am Saturday, July 26, 2025 at...

Jul 21, 2025

David Mahan Earl Smith Sr. went to be with his heavenly Father on July 21, 2025 at the age of 92. Born in El Dorado, KS on February 17, 1933, David is predeceased by his parents Eugene Leslie Smith and Inez Omega (Thompson) Smith. He is preceded in death by his siblings: Eldon Smith, Edward Smith, Melvin...

Jul 16, 2025

Marlene Howard, 87, of Wichita, passed from this life July 16, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her husband Jesse, infant son, Stephen Anthony Howard, and two grandchildren.

Survived by her children Jayme Powell, James (Jeanette) Christy, Janice Sprinkle, and Brenda (John) Long; 21 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren....

Jul 14, 2025

Michael Owen Hughes

May 2, 1948 – July 14, 2025

Michael Owen Hughes, 77, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 14, 2025.

Mike was born on May 2, 1948, in Pratt, Kansas, where he grew up and spent most of his life. He proudly...

Jul 14, 2025

Jacqueline Specht, 83, of Derby, Kansas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 14, 2025 in Wichita. Born May 31, 1942 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of Orlin Alfred and Esther Marie (Sorce) Alstad.

Jacqueline worked as a manager in several stores, specializing in Fine Jewelry Sales -...

Jul 13, 2025

Jerry Larson Wathen, 81, beloved husband, father, grandfather, passed away, Sunday, July 13, 2025.

Graveside service will be at the Mulvane Cemetery on Wednesday, July 23, at 10:30am.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife Glenda Thompson Wathen.

Survived by his...

Jul 13, 2025

Dorothy J. Delgado passed away peacefully July 13, 2025, at the age of 82. She was born September 25, 1942, the daughter of the late Basil G. Delgado, and Marie J. Delgado. Dorothy grew up in Kansas with two sisters and one brother.

Following in the footsteps of her father, she joined the...

Jul 12, 2025

Paul Richard (Dick) Runquist, 89, passed away on July 12, 2025, in Derby, KS. Dick was born on Jan. 1, 1936, in Lindsborg, KS, to Paul Albert and Agnes Violet (Lindholm) Runquist. He grew up on a farm near Falun, KS, that was homesteaded by his Swedish-immigrant great-grandparents. He attended elementary grades in a one-room school across...

Jul 12, 2025

Wichita, Kansas - Aaron Dean Callison, 46, left his family, friends and loved ones on Saturday, July 12, 2025.

Aaron was a loving father, son and brother. He worked at Spirit as a Composite Mechanic and as a Human Resources Trainer for several years.

Aaron is preceded in death...

Jul 10, 2025

Mulvane - Maxine Louise Martinez, 101, passed away peacefully during her sleep on July 10, 2025, at her home of 46 years, surrounded by several of her loving children. Louise was just one month short of turning 102. She was born August 30, 1923, to Elbert (E.B.) Harvey and Anna Harvey (Schwenke) in Fairview, OK. She was...

Jul 10, 2025

Linda Evelyn Wenman, 72, passed away July 10, 2025. She was born August 05, 1952 to Kenneth and Evelyn Wenman in London, England.

Preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her daughters, Paula Muthomi, Jennifer Michael Timmons) Moen; siblings, Christopher (Geraldine) Wenman, Margaret (Steve) Hall, Christine (Jim) Horning; grandchildren; Christopher, Raymond, Elizabeth,...

Jul 10, 2025

Betty R. McCune, 99, passed away July 10, 2025. She was born March 27, 1926 to Archibald and Alma Bracht in Rose Hill, KS.

In her 99 years, Betty lived a blessed life and left a beautiful legacy behind. She was born in 1926 during the Great Depression, which shaped her core values...

Jul 5, 2025

Wanda Schifferdecker, 91, passed away July 05, 2025. She was born October 08, 1933 to Orville and Minnie Page in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Wanda was a master gardener and enjoyed identifying birds in her back yard.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors...