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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Jack Fanning

Jack Fanning

Oct 14, 2017

Jack L. Fanning, age 60, passed away October 14, 2017. A service will be hosted by his family at a later date. Jack is survived by his daughters, Natasha (Deke) Leck, Hanna Fanning; grandson, Kolton Leck; former spouse, Dixie Fanning. A Memorial is with the Amedisys Foundation, 250 W Douglas Ave #110, Wichita, KS 67202.

Terance Edward Gillham

Terance Edward Gillham

Oct 14, 2017

Haysville - Gillham, Terry E.

69, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2017.

Visitation: Wednesday, October 18, 2017, from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm with the family to receive friends from 6-7 and Funeral Service: 2:00 pm, Thursday, October 19, 2017, both at Smith Mortuary, Haysville.

He was preceded in...

Ron Marx

Ron Marx

Oct 13, 2017

Ronald Von, “Ron” Marx, age 56, passed away October 13, 2017. Ron served in the U.S. Navy for 15yrs. He is survived by his wife, Melodie; children, Michael Von, Christopher Ray, Aleia Nicole, Rebekah Lynn; 5 grandchildren; mother, Sharon; sister, Michele Richardson. Ron is preceded in death by his father Richard. Visitation 1-8pm, family greeting 6-8pm Friday evening at...

Joyce Schroeder

Joyce Schroeder

Oct 13, 2017

Joyce Schroeder, age 77, of Douglass, passed away Friday, October 13, 2017. Joyce was a loving mother and grandmother. She will be deeply missed by her family, along with her large diverse group of friends, whom she held dear. Joyce is preceded in death by her husband, Ralph; son, James Birch; parents, Porter and Lurline Stolling; siblings, Vera Raper,...

Candy Reeves

Candy Reeves

Oct 11, 2017

Candace “Candy” L. Reeves, age 66, passed away October 11, 2017.

Candy enjoyed helping others in her nursing career. She was an avid gambler, bingo player, and she will be greatly missed by many.

Candy is survived by her father, Carl; siblings, Carla (Brad) Rhodes, Mitchell ( Libby) Cain, Sean (Julie)...

Dwight Lee Green

Dwight Lee Green

Oct 10, 2017

Green, Dwight Lee, 72, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2017.

Visitation 2 to 7 pm, with family present 2 to 4, Sunday, October 15; funeral service 10:00 am, Monday, October 16, both at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Interment to follow at Hillcrest Cemetery, 10102 E 95th St. S., Derby.

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Daryl Keith Bright

Daryl Keith Bright

Oct 8, 2017

Daryl Keith Bright, 67, Baker Heating and Air warehouse manager, lost his courageous battle with Leukemia on Sunday, October 8, 2017. Daryl was an avid baseball fan and loved his St. Louis Cardinals. He cherished his many memorable fishing trips with his father and brother. His loving sister, Karen, was by his side throughout his journey. Preceding him in...

M. Wayne Schulze

M. Wayne Schulze

Oct 8, 2017

M. Wayne Schulze, age 87, of Wichita, retired farmer, rancher and entrepreneur, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2017. No visitation. A memorial service will be held at 10 am Thursday, October 12, First Christian Church of Douglass. Inurnment will follow at Douglass Cemetery. Wayne is preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Ethel Schulze; his son, Jeff; grandson,...

Michael John Mchenry

Michael John Mchenry

Oct 8, 2017

Belle Plaine - McHenry, Michael John, 57, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2017.

Visitation: Friday, October 13, 2017, from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm with the family to receive friends from 6-8, and Funeral Service: 1:00 pm, Saturday, October 14, 2017, both at Smith Mortuary, Derby.

He was preceded in death...

Janet Kay Mccarty

Janet Kay Mccarty

Oct 7, 2017

ROSE HILL - McCarty, Janet Kay

Age 59, former project manager and service coordinator, earned her wings Saturday, October 7, 2017, while surrounded by her family. No visitation. Memorial services 1 pm Wednesday, October 11, Southwest Community Church, 3214 S. Edwards, Wichita. Janet is preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Irma Wagoner. Survivors include her...

Robert Irl Benson

Robert Irl Benson

Oct 7, 2017

Robert Irl Benson, 86, died Saturday, October 7, 2017. Private family services will be held.

Dan L Drummond

Dan L Drummond

Oct 7, 2017

Dan L. Drummond, 71, passed away October 7, 2017. Dan is preceded in death by his parents, John and Dorothy Drummond; brother, Craig Drummond. He is survived by his siblings, Kathleen Drummond, Mike Drummond, Amy Anderson, Patrick Drummond; several nieces and nephews; close friends, Steve & Margie Collins, and Jannette. There will be no services per Dan’s request.

Janice Lee Schneider

Janice Lee Schneider

Oct 7, 2017

Derby-Schneider, Janice Lee

age 88, of Derby, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2017. Funeral service Monday, October 16, 2017, Faith Lutheran Church, 214 S. Derby Ave, Derby, KS. Interment will follow at El Paso Cemetery, Derby. Janice was born to Lee and Nova (Bosserman) Smith, March 8, 1929, Dayton, OH. She graduated from Roosevelt H.S., Dayton, OH...

David "Bones" Smith

David "Bones" Smith

Oct 6, 2017

MULVANE - Smith, David "Bones"

64, passed away Friday, October 6, 2017. He was born November 11, 1952 to Cecil and Ruby (Myers) Smith. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Verne Smith, and sister, Patricia Smith. David is survived by his children, Shawn (Lindsay) Smith, Shirley (Joshua) Delaney, and Vicki George; siblings, Eileen Purk,...

Loris Loree Noordhoek

Loris Loree Noordhoek

Oct 6, 2017

Loris "Skip" Noordhoek, 86, homemaker and retired bookkeeper, died Friday, October 6, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents and siblings. Survivors include her husband, Elmer; sons, Elmer Ray Noordhoek of Olathe, Lyle Noordhoek (Jane Eldridge) of Hays, Victor Noordhoek of Valley Center; Keith Noordhoek (Olivia) of Walsenburg, CO; 8 grandchildren, Rebecca Noordhoek, Nicole Noordhoek, Maddie Noordhoek,...

Falanne Lynn Portentoso

Falanne Lynn Portentoso

Oct 4, 2017

Falanne Lynn Portentoso (Harris), age 29, of Midlothian, TX. formerly of Haysville, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2017. Visitation 1-8 pm Monday, October 9, with family greeting friends 5-7 pm, funeral service 10 am Tuesday, October 10, both at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd, Derby. Falanne is preceded in death by her father, Lin Harris; grandparents, Barbara Pratt...

Roger Eckhart

Roger Eckhart

Oct 4, 2017

Roger R. Eckhart, 79, died Wednesday, October 4, 2017. He is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara. Survivors include his children, Sue Lorenz (Tom), Roger Eckhart, Jr., Julie Eckhart; grandchldren, James Smith (Natalie), Terra Smith (Sean), Kathryn Noble (Jacob), Taylor Ehrlich; great-grandchildren, Alexis, Emilya, Lily, Noah, Augustus.

Visitation: 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, October 10,...

Lynn Milo Finley

Lynn Milo Finley

Oct 4, 2017

Wichita - Finley, Lynn Milo

77, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2017. Visitation: Thursday, October 5, 2017, from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm with the family to receive friends from 5-7 and Funeral Service: 1:00 pm, Fridayy, October 6, 2017, both at Smith Mortuary Derby, Kansas 67037. Lynn was born July 30, 1940 at Farlin, IA to...

Robert Koenig

Robert Koenig

Oct 3, 2017

Robert “Bob Koenig, 95 of Mulvane, Kansas, died Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017 in Humble, Texas. He was born Oct. 4, 1921 to Emil and Tillie Hauptman Koenig. He was a Lt. Commander of the United States Navy. He was a graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He married Katharine “Kay” King on Sept. 4, 1947. He worked for Hormel...

Jo Lusk

Jo Lusk

Oct 2, 2017

Derby - Lusk, Marilyn Joan

83, passed away Monday, October 2, 2017. She was the owner of Flowers by Jo. Visitation: Friday, October 6, 2017, from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Smith Mortuary, Derby. Funeral Service: 10:30 am, Saturday, October 7, 2017 at Prairie Trail Cowboy Church, 8552 S Broadway, Haysville. She was preceded in death...

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