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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Leona Brockman

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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