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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Shirley Ann Redinger

Shirley Ann Redinger

Nov 7, 2018

Mulvane - Redinger, Shirley Ann, passed away November 7, 2018. A memorial service will be held 4pm Friday, November 16th, at Smith Mortuary -Mulvane, 501 S.E. Louis Blvd. Shirley is survived by her husband, Tom; children, Allen (Pam) Teetzel, Jenna (Ben) Beyer; step-daughter, Taryn (Steve) Shively; 4 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; brother, Hank Burge; close friend, Charlotte Ferguson; and a...

Thelma L. Scott

Thelma L. Scott

Nov 6, 2018

Thelma L. Scott, 98, passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2018. She was born September 27, 1920 to Jess and Lois (Eades) Parkerson in Anthony, Kansas. No Visitation. Graveside Service: 1:00 pm, Monday, November 12, 2018 at Friends Cemetery - Rose Hill, Kansas.

Juanita Ukena

Juanita Ukena

Nov 5, 2018

Juanita "Schatzi" Ukena, age 59, of Mulvane, loving wife, mother and grandmother, and former American Family Insurance Company employee, passed away Monday, November 5, 2018. Visitation 2-8 pm Sunday, November 11, funeral service 10 am Monday, November 12, both at Smith Mortuary 1415 N. Rock Rd, Derby. Schatzi is preceded in death by her father Leonard Atkins and her...

Chris Redus

Chris Redus

Nov 5, 2018

Mulvane - Redus, Chris Eldon, age 63, passed away Monday, November 5th, 2018. He was an avid member in the local car and bike community and belonged to Rollerz Only car club. He was a true inspiration to all who had the honor of knowing him. He was a loving son, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Chris is preceded...

Hannah Bishop

Hannah Bishop

Nov 5, 2018

Derby - Bishop, Hannah Mae

93, beloved mother, grandmother, and GiGi, passed away Monday, November 5, 2018. She was born December 26, 1924 in Corn, Oklahoma.

Funeral Service: 10:00 am, Friday, November 9, 2018 at South Rock Christian Church 900 S. Rock Rd, Derby.

She was preceded in death...

Luther Holloway, Sr.

Luther Holloway, Sr.

Nov 5, 2018

Luther J. Holloway, Sr., 93, passed away Monday, November 5, 2018. He was born December 20, 1924 to William and Lilly (Newman) Holloway in Austin, AR. Luther was a veteran of WWII, serving on the US Carrier Hornet in the Southwest Pacific. He also served in the Kansas Air National Guard for a period of two years. Luther retired...

Robert "Bob" Headley

Robert "Bob" Headley

Nov 4, 2018

Mulvane - Headley, Robert "Bob", age 88, passed away November 4, 2018. A celebration of life service will be 10AM Saturday, November 10, at Smith Mortuary - Mulvane, 501 S.E. Louis Blvd. Bob is survived by his wife, Margaret; children, Dale (Rhonda) Headley, Roberta (Jerry) Martin, Paul (Janae) Headley; grandchildren, Christopher Headley, Chana Nord, Brandy Miller, Cory Asmann, Tamasan...

Dick Royal Farmer

Dick Royal Farmer

Nov 4, 2018

Wichita - Farmer, Dick R. age 76, passed away November 4, 2018. Funeral 2pm Saturday, November 10th at Smith Mortuary - Mulvane, 501 S.E. Louis Blvd. Dick is survived by his wife, Janalee; children, Lana Partridge, Heidi (Travis) Cleveland, Matthew Farmer, Jonathan Farmer; mother, Genevieve; grandchildren, Brianna, Jacob, Emily, Alexa, Joshua, Ryan, Laila, Kaylee, Mikayla; sister, Nancy Prescott; brother,...

Peggy Higbee

Peggy Higbee

Nov 3, 2018

Maize - Higbee, Peggy Francis

79, passed away Saturday, November 3rd, 2018. After Sunday, November 18th's church service, a memorial lunch will be held at Triumphant Faith Center, 5103 S Seneca St, Wichita, KS 67217. Peggy was preceded in death by her parents Lloyd and Irene Higbee; brothers Gale Higbee and Richard Higbee; and sister Pat Christopher....

Marion Beaver

Marion Beaver

Nov 3, 2018

Marion J. Beaver, age 89, of Derby, mother and grandmother, and retired Boeing Company secretary, was born December 16, 1928 in Oconto, WI and passed away Saturday, November 3, 2018, at the age of 89 years, 10 months and 18 days. Recitation of the Rosary will be at 6:30 pm Thursday, November 8, with the Mass of Christian Burial...

Margaret Jean Wells

Margaret Jean Wells

Nov 3, 2018

Haysville - Wells, Margaret Jean (Peggy)

83, passed away Saturday, November 3rd, 2018. No services will be held. Margaret is survived by her Children, Mark Wells and Christine Leddon.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Friends of Felines, Kansas 8918 W 21st St. N, Suite 200, #160, Wichita, KS,...

Sue Warren

Sue Warren

Nov 2, 2018

Wichita - Warren, Sue Ellen

84, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 2nd, 2018. She was born September 29th, 1934 to Claudie Warren and Myrtle Garfit Warren in Dora, Missouri.

She served as an usher, greeter, and as a special Eucharist Minister at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wichita....

Jay Lacey

Jay Lacey

Nov 1, 2018

James "Jay" Lacey

89, passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018.

Memorial graveside Service: 10:00 am, Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at Udall Cemetery.

He was preceded in death by his parents, BF and Ersa Lacey; brother, Perry Glen Lacey; and great-granddaughters, Jaylee Wilson and Alyssa Wilson.

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Denise Lynne Bandemer

Denise Lynne Bandemer

Nov 1, 2018

Wichita - Bandemer, Denise Lynne

60, passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018. Visitation: Monday, November 5, 2018, from 1-8pm family present 5-7pm at Smith Mortuary, Derby 1415 North Rock Road Derby, Kansas 67037. Funeral Service: 2pm, Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at Smith Mortuary, Derby 1415 North Rock Road Derby, Kansas 67037. She was preceded in death by...

Brenda Lake

Brenda Lake

Oct 30, 2018

Brenda Denise Lake, age 62, passed away October 30, 2018. She was a devoted mother, wife, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. A memorial service will be held Sunday Nov. 11 from 1-4 pm at the Belle Plaine Community Center. Brenda is survived by her husband, Delmer ; son, Kyle and his wife Jaime, granddaughter, Emersyn; siblings, Rusty Chmidling, Michelle...

Inez Scott

Inez Scott

Oct 29, 2018

Inez Scott, age 94, of Derby, homemaker, passed away Monday, October 29, 2018. Funeral service 1 pm Saturday, November 3, with family greeting friends from 12 Noon to service time, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Inez is preceded in death by her husband, Francis; parents, Roy and Pearl Bush; granddaughter, Betty DeWitt; 1 brother and 3 sisters....

Barbara Jean Lancaster

Barbara Jean Lancaster

Oct 28, 2018

Goddard - Lancaster, Barbara Jean

76, entered the Kingdom of Heaven peacefully on Sunday, October 28th, 2018. She was born July 22nd, 1942 to Clement Dauksh and Lela Konecny Dauksch in Great Bend, Kansas.

Barbara loved bracelets, stuffed animals, writing thank you notes, sending cards, listening to Elvis music, collecting angels, hats, playing...

Daniel Ray Mccarty

Daniel Ray Mccarty

Oct 28, 2018

Daniel Ray McCarty, age 58, Service Coordinator for Key Management, passed away Sunday, October 28, 2018. Memorial service 2 pm Saturday, November 3, Southwest Community Church, 3214 S. Edwards, Wichita. Daniel is preceded in death by his wife, Janet, and his parents, Leon and Darlene McCarty. Survivors include his sons, Ryan (Michelle), Devin (Sarah), Jackson, and Nick Holder: daughter,...

John E. Ward

John E. Ward

Oct 28, 2018

Wichita - Ward, John E., age 84, passed away Oct. 28, 2018. John worked as an engineer and as an accident investigator at Beechcraft/Raytheon for over 30 years, traveling extensively around the United States and abroad. He was a loving husband, father and especially grandfather and he will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife, Sue; children,...

Rita Faye Bennett

Rita Faye Bennett

Oct 27, 2018

Rita Faye Bennett, 65, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018. She was born July 24, 1953 to Bill Curtis and Shirley (Yocum) Miller in Tulsa, OK. Rita is survived by her husband of 47 years, Allan; daughter, MeLissa Harviston and fiancé Bryan; son, Bruce and wife Heather Bennett; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Memorial Services at Kingdom Hall of...

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