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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Velma Lou Schroeder

Velma Lou Schroeder

Oct 1, 2017

Velma Lou (Bass) Schroeder, age 96, passed away on October 1, 2017 at Westview Care Facility. Services will be held Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at 10 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 214 South Derby Street. A visitation at Smith Mortuary 1415 N. Rock Road, will be held Tuesday, October 3, 2017 from 1 to 8 p.m. with the family...

Wanda F. Thompson

Wanda F. Thompson

Oct 1, 2017

Wanda F. Thompson, age 80, former Wiring Technician at Boeing, passed away October 1, 2017. She was born June 13, 1937 to Lester and Maudie Marie (Evans) Fraley in Hazel Valley, AR. Wanda enjoyed reading, shopping, and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, David; and brothers, Lloyd Dean Fraley...

Thomas Joseph Tichenor

Thomas Joseph Tichenor

Oct 1, 2017

DERBY - Tichenor, Thomas Joseph

68, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017. He was born February 27, 1949 to Curtis and Lena (Stark) Tichenor in Neosho, MO. Thomas was a Navy Veteran and retired after 33 years with the International Association of Heat & Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers. He was preceded in death by his parents;...

Delmer Wayne Shenold

Delmer Wayne Shenold

Sep 30, 2017

Delmer W. Shenold, age 82, Unirex Inc. retiree., passed away Sept 30, 2017. Delmer is survived by his children, Kirk (Penny) Shenold, of Douglass, Kathy (Curtis) Mertens, of Wichita; grandchildren, Ajay, Cole, & Leah Shenold, Lisa Mickey, Rebekah Mertens; devoted friend, Charlene Mills, of Douglass; numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette; parents,...

Virginia Ann Hines

Virginia Ann Hines

Sep 30, 2017

Wichita - Hines, Virginia A.

87, lost her battle with cancer on Saturday, September 30, 2017. She was born June 18, 1930 to Richard and Melba (Baker) Linihan in Tulsa, OK. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Hines. Virginia is survived by her children, Gene Hines Jr. and Rhonda Ihde; 3 granddaughters, and 4...

Neveline Marlin

Neveline Marlin

Sep 28, 2017

Derby - Marlin, Neveline

87, passed away Thursday, September 28th, 2017. She was an member of Unity Baptist Church in Wichita, where she played piano. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt. Visitation will be held Monday, October 2nd, 2017, from 1-8:pm with family greeting friends from 6-8 at Smith Family Mortuary 1415...

Roger Wesley Marvel

Roger Wesley Marvel

Sep 28, 2017

Roger Wesley Marvel, age 85, of Wichita, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2017. He was born in rural Edna, KS and lived most of his life in Wichita. He retired from the Boeing company after 41 years in 1992. After retiring he traveled extensively and enjoyed both domestic and international destinations with family and friends. He made sure his...

Lucy Mae Donavant

Lucy Mae Donavant

Sep 27, 2017

Lucy Mae Donavant, age 81, passed away September 27, 2017. Visitation 12-5pm, Saturday, Sept. 30th, at Smith Mortuary-Haysville, 7031 S. Broadway. Lucy is survived by her grandsons, Todd and Eric Cole; son in-law, Dave Danler; great-grandchildren, Justin, Lauren, and Seth Cole; and a loving extended family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Edna Willard; husband,...

T. "Ray" Winchester

T. "Ray" Winchester

Sep 26, 2017

T. Ray Winchester, 90, died September 26, 2017. He is preceded in death by his wife, JoAnn; son, Daniel Raymond Winchester. Survivors: children, Paul Winchester (Pat), Janie Mettee (Scott), Mark Winchester (Vicki); 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren. Viewing: 2-8pm Thursday, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca with family present to greet friends from 6-8pm. Graveside service: 11am Friday,...

Henry C Leichner

Henry C Leichner

Sep 25, 2017

Henry "Hank" Curtis Leichner, 87, retired Beech Aircraft Machinist Crew Chief, went to be with the Lord on September 25, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents, Conrad and Gladys Leichner; sons, Martin Craig Leichner and Maurice Clark Leichner; brothers, Bill, Mac and Gahlon Leichner. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Chris; sons, Pastor Mike Leichner...

Janie D. Douglas

Janie D. Douglas

Sep 24, 2017

Udall - Douglas, Janie Darlene 65, passed away Sunday, September 24th, 2017.  She was born to

Louis "Gene" and Ramona Tatum on Augusta 30, 1952 in Independence, Kansas.  She married

David Douglas on July 6, 1970. They had four children, Stacy, Tracy, Angela and Kimberly.

She was a wonderful, wife, mother, grandmother and...

Gene Allen Larcade

Gene Allen Larcade

Sep 23, 2017

BELLE PLAINE - Larcade, Gene Allen, age 59, retired diesel mechanic, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2017.

Visitation 1-8 pm Thursday, September 28, with family receiving friends 5-7 pm, funeral service 2 pm Friday, September 29, both at Smith Mortuary, 501 SE Louis Blvd, Mulvane.

Gene is preceded in death by...

Lisa Catano

Lisa Catano

Sep 23, 2017

Lisa Marie Catano 45, passed away Sept. 23, 2017. A memorial service will be held at 11am Sept. 28th, at Church of Magdalen 12626 E. 21st St. N. Wichita, KS 67206. She is survived by her husband, Graciel; children, Samantha Marie Catano; Graciel Joshua (Amanda) Catano, Ramon Elijah Catano; grandchildren, Kaylynn Rose, Ann Marie Rose; parents, Juan and Lupe...

Verlee Frantz

Verlee Frantz

Sep 21, 2017

Frantz, Verlee, 83, retired Derby teacher, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017.

A celebration of Verlee’s life will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, September 30, 2017 at Woodlawn United Methodist Church, 431 S. Woodlawn, Derby. A private graveside service was previously held at Hillcrest Cemetery in Derby.

Verlee...

Mary Weyand

Mary Weyand

Sep 21, 2017

Haysville - Weyand, Mary Alice

63, passed away Thursday, September 21st, 2017.

Memorial Service: 11:00 am, Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at Prairie Trail Cowboy Church 8552 S. Broadway Haysville, Kansas 67060.

She was preceded in death by her parents and four siblings

Mary is survived...

Carolyn Lea Peoples

Carolyn Lea Peoples

Sep 21, 2017

Haysville - Peoples, Carolyn Lea, 70, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017. Visitation Tuesday, 1 to 8 pm. Memorial service 2:00 pm, Wednesday, September 27, both at Smith Mortuary, Derby 1415 N. Rock Rd. Derby. She was preceded in death by her daughter Dana Inez King and father Homer L. Key. Survived by her husband of 53 years, Donald;...

Marvin D Crocker

Marvin D Crocker

Sep 20, 2017

Marvin D. Crocker, Ph.D, 83, died on Sept. 20, 2017, of heart disease at Lake District Hospital in Lakeview, Ore.

Marv was born on Aug. 26, 1934, in a dugout in Baca County, Colo., to Lynn Luther and Jenny Inez Crocker (McNeil). He was a 1952 graduate of Rose Hill, Kansas, High School. After working at Boeing...

Ann Fahnestock Fuchs

Ann Fahnestock Fuchs

Sep 20, 2017

Ann Fuchs, 85, went home to be with our Lord on Wed., Sept. 20, 2017, following her long battle with Alzheimer's. Ann was born Nov. 7, 1931 to the late Edward G. and Frances (Thurmond) Fahnestock. Ann grew up in Wichita, KS, graduating from East High, Class of “50”. She attended Kansas State University, where she was a member...

Jerry Lee Hutchinson

Jerry Lee Hutchinson

Sep 18, 2017

Wichita - Hutchinson, Jerry Lee

84, passed away Monday, September 18, 2017. Visitation: Friday from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm with the family present from 6-8 at Smith Mortuary, Derby. Funeral Service: 2:00 pm, Saturday at Smith Mortuary, Derby.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Art and Connie Hutchinson and brother,...

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