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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries
Leona Brockman
Jun 1, 2018
Derby - Brockman, Leona Mae, 96, passed away June 1, 2018.
Funeral: 1:00 pm, Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at Smith Mortuary, Derby.
Preceded in death by husband Lloyd Brockman.
Survivors: children, Floyd (Connie) Brockman and Glenda (Steve) Shaver.
In lieu of flowers memorials...
Charles R. "Chuck" Mccain
May 31, 2018
Charles R. “Chuck” McCain, age 66, of Wichita, formerly of Mulvane, retired Boeing/Spirit employee, passed away Thursday, May31, 2018. Chuck is a graduate of Mulvane High School and WSU. He is a US Navy veteran, a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, Mulvane Lodge #201 A.F.&A.M., Order of the Eastern Star, Midian Shrine Temple, Mulvane Optimist Club and was...
Glenn Hamilton
May 31, 2018
Glenn Hamilton
1931-2018
David Glenn Hamilton passed from this life on May 31, 2018, at the age of 87. Glenn was born to Joe and Lottie (Roll) Hamilton of rural Belle Plaine, KS, on January 22, 1931, the eighth of nine children. He grew up on the family farm northwest of Belle Plaine and graduated...
Alice Ballinger
May 30, 2018
Alice Louise (Shultz) Ballinger, age 91, of Derby, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018. She was born April 23, 1927, in Wamego, KS, to Charles Dana and Margaret C. (Wyker) Shultz. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kenneth D. Ballinger; daughters, Kay Murphy and Tammy Jones. Survivors: daughter, Linda (Bill) Fogt; sons, Dana Ballinger and Bruce...
Glen Burdine
May 30, 2018
Glen A. Burdine, 57, former resident of Bangs, Texas, died Wednesday, May 30, 2018 in Sedgwick, Kansas. He is survived by his mother, Ruth L. Burdine; siblings, Rita S. Luna (Rick), Kay L. Anderson, Mike Burdine (Vicky), Linda F. Kliewer; many nieces and nephews. Glen is preceded in death by his wife, Carla; and father Keith. Burial at a...
Hilary A. Fuksa
May 28, 2018
Hilary A. Fuksa, 46, passed away Monday, May 28, 2018. She was born November 14, 1971 to Frank and Peggy (Callison) Fuksa in Wichita, KS. Hilary worked at Intrust Bank as a Human Resources Systems Analyst and attended Faith Community Church. She graduated from Wichita State University and volunteered for ICT SOS. She was preceded in death by her...
Philip Wolke
May 28, 2018
Wichita - Wolke Sr, Philip John
69, passed away Monday, May 28, 2018.
Recitation of the Rosary: 6:30 pm Monday, June 4, 2018; Memorial Mass: 2:00 pm, Tuesday, June 5, 2018, both at St Mary Catholic Church, 2300 E Meadowlark Derby.
Philip is survived by his wife, Linda S....
John "J.B." Brinley
May 27, 2018
Norwich - Brinley, John "J.B."
81, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2018, after a brief illness.
Memorial Service 2pm Friday, June 1, 2018 at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd, Derby.
John is survived by his Son, J. David Brinley (Mary); Daughters, Cheryl Bannon (Larry) and Regina; former...
Freddie "Steve" Crouse
May 26, 2018
Freddie "Steve" Crouse, 69, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2018. He was born September 4, 1948 to Freddie Earl and Cherry Elizabeth (Thompson) Crouse in Tulsa, OK. Steve worked at Printing Inc. for 20 years. He loved working on old cars, enjoyed garage sales, and attempted camping. Steve was a man of God and loved the Lord so much....
Robert "Bob" A. Cummings
May 26, 2018
Haysville - Cummings, Robert "Bob" Arthur, 90, passed away Saturday, May 26th, 2018. He was born October 10th, 1927 to Marguerite Cummings and Everette Cummings in Doniphan County, Kansas. Bob was happily married to his wife, Thelma Cummings, for 68 years. In early adulthood he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He served active duty from...
Arlene (Lamborn) Mccabe
May 26, 2018
Arlene Lamborn McCabe died May 26, 2018 at the Glen Carr House in Derby. She was born in the front bedroom of their family’s farm home near Pittsburg, Kansas, on December 10, 1934, to Harry Clayton Lamborn and Tressie Marie Hughes. Arlene’s twin sister, Alene Lamborn Dugger, was born several minutes before her. After graduation from Pittsburg High School...
Elias Zavala
May 25, 2018
Haysville - Zavala, Elias "Eli", loving father and grandfather, 84, passed away Friday, May 25th, 2018. Recitation of Rosary held at 10:00 am. Funeral Service 10:30 am, Friday, June 1st, 2018 at Smith Mortuary, Haysville 7031 S. Broadway Haysville, Kansas 67060 with interment to follow at Greenwood Cemetery Wichita, Kansas. He is preceded in death by wife, Doris Zavala;...
Judi Johnstone
May 25, 2018
Mulvane - Johnstone, Jueline" Judi ", age 84, passed away Friday, May 25, 2018. She held several titles in CAR (Children of the American Revolution) chapter. In DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) she held the office of Registrar of the Eunice Sterling Chapter since 2012. She was also the Regent of the chapter from 2004-2011. In addition, she...
Wendi Fox
May 24, 2018
Haysville - Fox, Wendi Marie
49, passed away Thursday, May 24th, 2018. A gathering will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at
Smith Mortuary 7031 S. Broadway Haysville, Kansas 67060 on Thursday, May 31st, 2018. Memorials may be made to Wichita Kansas Inter-Tribal Warrior Society.
Nancy Jane Ayers
May 23, 2018
MULVANE – Ayers, Nancy Jane, 64 went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, May 23, 2018, after battling cancer. Nancy’s devotion to family and her firm belief in our Savior supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace. Nancy was born on November 16, 1953. She was an avid sports fan of the KC Royals, KC Chiefs...
Doris Elaine Watkins
May 18, 2018
Mulvane - Watkins, Doris Elaine
Age 90, passed away Friday, May 18th, 2018. She was born July 1,1927 in Anson, Kansas to Dyral and John Brown. Doris married Richard (Dick) Watkins May 29,1949, enjoying almost 63 years of marriage before his passing in 2012. A life long resident of Mulvane, she worked as a secretary for many...
Isaac Crawford Carter
May 17, 2018
Isaac "Ike" Crawford Carter, retired USAF MSGT, passed away at home surrounded by the love and prayers of his wife and all of his children on May 17, 2018 in Haysville, Kansas. Ike, or Crawford, as he was known to his family growing up, was born to John Leasel and Fannie Clarissa (Reynolds) Carter in Wharton, Arkansas on September...
Diana Lynn Young
May 16, 2018
Diana Lynn Young, died May 16, 2018 in Desert Springs, CA from injuries sustained in a car/bicycle accident. She is survived by her parents, Lyonel "Ray" and Cecelia Young; and sister, RaeAnn Kingsley, all of Stone County, MO. Memorial graveside service: 10am Saturday, June 16, 2018, Friends Cemetery, Rose Hill, KS.
Evalena Howard
May 16, 2018
Evalena Howard, 91, died May 16, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, Donald. Survivors include her son, Rod Howard (Donnette Brittain); daughter, Greta Spears; grandchildren, Aaron Howard, Brett Howard, Ryan Spears, Adam Spears; 7 great-grandchildren. No visitation. Celebration of Life service: 10am Tuesday, May 22, 2018, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. A memorial is...
David Thomas Clarke
May 15, 2018
David Thomas Clarke, 66, retired parts manager for Sellers Equipment, died May 15, 2018. He is preceded in death by his grandson, Kalub Shane Clarke. Survivors include his wife, Shirley; parents, John and Jean Clarke of Wichita; sons, David Thomas Clarke, Jr. (Taylor) of Pueblo West, CO, Shadrack Shane Clarke (Amanda) of Haysville; siblings, Jerry Clarke (Terrie) of Carthage,...
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