Obituaries

Jun 19, 2018

Earnst, Roger age 60, passed away June 19, 2018. Visitation 3-8pm Thursday, at Culbertson - Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca in Wichita. Graveside service will be held 2pm, Friday, June 22nd at Greenwood Cemetery, 47th and Hoover in Wichita. Roger is survived by his wife, Lesley; children, Heather Yeubanks, Melissa Baker; grandchildren, Ayla, Kenaniah, Annalee, Cristeana, Levi, Patrick, Sean,...

Jun 19, 2018

Jason Alan Runnalls, age 44, of Rose Hill, Human Resources Director with Big Brothers, Big Sisters, former Butler County Paramedic and former Life Team Paramedic, passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2018. A reception will be held Thursday, June 21, from 6 – 8 pm at Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters, 310 E 2nd, Wichita, KS 67202. Parking is available...

Jun 18, 2018

Richard Lee Low, 88, died Monday, June 18th, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Lillian Low and wife, Betty Jo. Richard is survived by his sons, Curtis Lee Low (Jane E.), Ricky Joe Low (Marva Ann), Kyle Lee Low (Becky), Mike Joe Low (Marvene), Scott Lee Low (Michele); 11 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren.

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Jun 18, 2018

Ardene Gail Swenson, age 89, retired St. Joseph Medical Center employee, passed away Monday, June 18, 2018. Prior to her medical career she was a St. Mary Catholic School teacher for many years. Visitation 1-8 pm Thursday, June 21, with family receiving friends 5-7 pm, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd. Funeral service 10 am Friday, June 22, Cross...

Jun 18, 2018

E. Elaine Eisenman, 84, retired school teacher, passed to glory on June 18, 2018. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Cheri Eisenman; parents, Fred and Hazel Evans; brother, Raymond Evans; sister-in-law, Mary Evans. Survivors include her children, Dana Wiemeyer (Clark), Darla McKay, Brett Eisenman (Kelly); siblings, Wanda Mahlandt, Arlie Evans (Alberta), Brian Evans (Virginia), Terry Evans; 5...

Jun 18, 2018

Wichita - Huebert, Greg, loving husband, father, papa and son, age 60, passed away Monday, June 18th, 2018. Greg grew up in Park City, Kansas, and worked for Locke Supply in Wichita for 15 years, serving as a manager at both the Santa Fe and West St. locations. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, car shows and was a handyman, most...

Jun 16, 2018

Anna Maria (Smith) Bahre, 65, fell into Jesus’ arms on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loved ones, after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer.

Memorial services will be on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at 10:00am at Risen Savior Lutheran Church in Wichita, Kansas with the Rev. Tom Harmon...

Jun 15, 2018

Betty Lou Seward Stevens was born November 21, 1924 in a half-dugout on the Kansas side of the Oklahoma-Kansas state line to Archie Hass and Eula Hinshaw Seward. Her siblings were Kenneth, Anna Mary Brice-Nash, and Pat Hibler. Her parents and siblings preceded her, as well as her husband Robert Bruce Stevens, and granddaughter, Robbie Gayle Stevens. Betty lived...

Jun 15, 2018

Lula Ann Hendry, age 76, of Derby, formerly of Dalhart and Dumas, TX, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and retired owner and operator of Mama Lu's Daycare, joined family, friends and her Lord in Heaven, Friday, June 15, 2018. Visitation 1-8 pm Wednesday, June 20, funeral service 10 am Thursday, June 21, both at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N Rock Rd.,...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...