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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries
Mary Lou Kopyscinski
Apr 26, 2018
Mary Lou Kopyscinski. age 83, of Derby, won her battle with Alzheimer's and went home to be with Jesus on April 26, 2018. Mary Lou was born February 16, 1935 in Wichita Falls, TX. She married Edward John Kopyscinski on July 16, 1955. They lived in Oklahoma, Spain, Massachusetts and Texas before retiring in Derby, KS. She is preceded...
Ramon Olmsted
Apr 25, 2018
Ramon M. Olmsted, 87, passed away April 25, 2018.
Visitation will be 1-8 with the family to receive friends from 5-7 Friday and Funeral 10am Saturday, both at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N Rock Rd, Derby.
He was preceded in death by: son, Stephen and daughter, Mona Kay.
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Elaine Backman
Apr 25, 2018
Kansas City - Backman, Elaine C.
76, died quietly at her home in Kansas City, MO on Wednesday, April 25, 2018. She was born June 1, 1941 to Cecil and Ruth (Menoher) Smith in Wichita, KS. Elaine was a proud 1959 graduate of Wichita West High School. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, photography; and was particularly proud of...
Joan P. Winans
Apr 25, 2018
Wichita - Winans, Joan, age 82, went to be with her Lord on April 25, 2018. Visitation 11am-1pm Monday, April 30th; Funeral 1pm that afternoon, both at Parkview Baptist Church, 3430 S. Meridian Wichita, KS 67217. Graveside service will be held at 11am Tuesday, at Girard Cemetery, Girard, KS. Joan is preceded in death by her husband, Jack Winans;...
Scott Rogers
Apr 24, 2018
Wichita - Rogers, Scott, age 55, passed away April 24, 2018. Visitation 1-8pm, family greeting 6-8pm Friday, April 27; Funeral 2pm Saturday, both at Smith Mortuary-Derby, 1415 N.Rock Rd. He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Twilla Rogers. Scott is survived by his wife, Diana; children, Krystal (Travis) Wells, Lindsey Rogers, Brandon Rogers (Cassie), Heather (Matt)...
Brian K. Minks
Apr 23, 2018
Mulvane - Minks, Brian Keith 38, passed away Monday, April 23rd, 2018. He was devoted to all of his family. Brian never said no to a friend who needed help. Brian was a loving husband, father and son, he will be missed by many. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Kenneth McClure. Brian is survived by his...
Marty Williams
Apr 22, 2018
Martin Joiner Williams, Jr., passed away in the early morning of April 22, 2018, in Derby, Kansas, at the age of 90 years young. He was born on August 20,1927, in Morristown, New Jersey, to Martin Joiner Williams, Sr. and Mary Magdalene (Tschudy) Williams.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Nan (Bradley)...
Dewie Glennie
Apr 22, 2018
Dewie Lee Glennie, 90, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2018. He was a World War II Veteran.
Visitation: Friday, April 27, 2018, from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm with the family to greet from 5-7 and Funeral 11:00 am Saturday, April 28, 2018, both at Smith Mortuary, Haysville.
He was preceded...
William Paul Tucker
Apr 21, 2018
William Paul Tucker, Jr, age 86, retired Program Manager for the Boeing Military Company, passed away Saturday, April 21, 2018.
Visitation 1-8 pm Thursday, May 3, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N Rock Rd., Derby. Graveside service 11 am Friday, May 4, Mulvane Cemetery.
William is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara;...
Phyllis H. Miller
Apr 18, 2018
Phyllis H. Miller, 100, passed away April 18, 2018 in Mulvane.
She was preceded in death by husband Jake.
Survived by sons, Phillip of Kingston, NY, Kent (Janice) of Augusta; daughter, Elizabeth (Laird) of Florence AZ; three granddaughers, Nichole (Scott); Michelle (Mike) and Eva (Rob); four great grandchildren, Haley, Jacob, Max,...
Donna K. Nungesser
Apr 17, 2018
Donna K. Nungesser, 59, years, was delivered into Heaven and into the arms of God on April 17, 2018.
Memorial Service: 10:00 am, Monday, April 23, 2018 at First Baptist Church,1020 N 2nd Ave Mulvane, Kansas 67110.
She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Lyle Rathbun, Sr.
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Keith Cox
Apr 17, 2018
Keith Delmer Cox, age 85, of Rose Hill, loving husband, father, grandfather and retired Boeing Company employee, passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2018. Visitation 1-8 pm Friday, April 20, with family receiving friends 5-7 pm, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd, Derby. Funeral service 2 pm Saturday, April 21, Rose Hill United Methodist Church, 19551 SW Butler RD, Rose...
Anne E. Daum
Apr 15, 2018
Age 83, Anne passed away Sunday, April 15, 2018 after suffering a stroke just days prior. She was born in Coaldale, Alberta, Canada on February 10, 1935. Anne attended Bethel College and Friends University earning a Masters Degree. She taught elementary school in Derby for more than 35 years and touched the lives of hundreds of families. As a...
Cheryl Jean Howland
Apr 14, 2018
Haysville - Howland, Cheryl Jean 68, passed away Saturday, April 14th, 2018. She was born April 7th, 1950 to Calvin and Wilma Chisholm in Wichita, Kansas. Cheryl loved her family and always made sure everyone was together for holidays and a birthday was never missed. She devoted her life to her children and grandchildren and attended every ballgame, rodeo...
Kathy Casey
Apr 13, 2018
65, passed away Friday, April 13th, 2018. She was born September 10th, 1952 to Bob and Nova Jean Smith in Salem, Arkansas. Kathy loved the outdoors, fishing and camping with Rick. She also enjoyed dancing, music and spending time with her family. Kathy was a dispatcher for Haysville Police Department for 20 years, a member of Westside Freewill Baptist...
Linda Parker
Apr 13, 2018
Udall – Parker, Linda, age 71, passed away April 13, 2018, at her home surrounded by her children. Born on February 26, 1947, in Sand Springs, OK to Buran and Zona (Littlepage) Reece. Her family includes 3 daughters, Tricia Williamson, her husband Bob of Hillsboro, KS, Camla Parker of Udall, KS, Charity Evans of Udall, KS; sister, Wanda Howard,...
Teresita V. Demoret
Apr 12, 2018
Teresita V. Demoret, 71, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2018. She was born February 14, 1947 to Eulogio and Palavia (Geroy) Villarosa in Masbate, Philippines. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Abelardo Villarosa. Teresita is survived by her husband, Lawrence Demoret; children, Gani Villarosa, Illdefonso Reyes, Elizabeth Perez, Kristy Ellen Stewart, Editha Salvacion, Tanya Riley-Schilling,...
Judith Clark
Apr 12, 2018
Judith I. Clark, 74, Starkey resident and employee, died April 12, 2018. Viewing: noon-4pm Thursday, April 19, 2018. Private burial.
William D. Perkins
Apr 12, 2018
William D. Perkins, 55, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2018. He was born August 25, 1962 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dolly Dimples Viola Perkins. William is survived by his brothers, Jimmy (Rebecca) Perkins and Kenneth (Marcie) Perkins. Visitation: Sunday, April 15, 2018, from 2 to 7 pm with family present between...
Matthew Klein
Apr 12, 2018
Derby – Klein, Matthew, age 76, passed away April 12, 2018. Visitation 2-4pm Sunday, April 15, at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd. The Recitation of the Rosary is at 6pm Sunday evening; Funeral Mass 10AM Monday, April 16th, both at St. Mary Catholic Church, 2300 E. Meadowlark Rd. in Derby. Matthew is preceded in death by his parents,...
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