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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

John Michael Savina

John Michael Savina

Nov 13, 2017

John Michael Savina, age 66, of Wichita, retired Savina Construction Company employee, passed away Monday, November 13, 2017. Private family services will be held at a later date. John is preceded in death by his father, Mike Savina. Survivors include his mother, Wiladean Savina, of Wichita; brother, Richard Savina, of Council Grove; sister, Jan Savina-Tuttle, of Wichita; nieces Nichole...

Joseph Benjamin Toussaint

Joseph Benjamin Toussaint

Nov 9, 2017

DOUGLASS- Joseph B. Toussaint, 92, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2017, at Catholic Care Center of Wichita. He was born in Tewskbury, MA to Yvonne Toussaint. Joseph entered the Merchant Marines July 14, 1943, as a Coal Passer/Fireman, and ended his 44 1/2 year service as a 1st Asst. Engineer in Frbruary of 1987. Joseph received full military status...

Rick Siwa

Rick Siwa

Nov 9, 2017

Wichita - Siwa, Ricardo Baylen

85, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2017. Memorial Mass: 11:00 am, Friday, November 17, 2017 at All Saints Catholic Church 3205 E. Grand St. Wichita, Kansas 67218. Ricardo is survived by his wife, Nenita Siwa; children, Nimfa Niquette (Kendall), Renan Siwa, and Neriette Eldridge (John); six grandchildren, Kyle, Holly, Joshua, Noah, Sara,...

Jessica Dawn Schroeder

Jessica Dawn Schroeder

Nov 7, 2017

Jessica D. Schroeder, age 35, passed away November 7,2017. She is survived by her parents Vernon & Linda Schroeder; Judy Smith; siblings, Gena & Chris Means and family, Andrea Lorg and family, Todd Porter and family, Sheena Paul, Dakin & Alyssa Paul and family: children, Logan & Alexah Pittman and their father and stepmother, Robert & Kim Pittman. Visitation...

Robert William Hellon

Robert William Hellon

Nov 6, 2017

Robert William Hellon, 76, retired Chemical Engineer, passed away Monday, November 6, 2017. He was born February 11, 1941 to Robert and Vera (Sliter) Hellon in St. Louis, MO. Robert grew up in St. Louis, MO and graduated from the University of Missouri at Rolla. He was a 32nd Degree Mason for 50 years, belonging to the Winfield Lodge...

Robert Warren Edwards

Robert Warren Edwards

Nov 2, 2017

Robert W. "Bob, age 70, of Derby, retired Scholfield Dealerships employee, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2017. Visitation 1-8 pm Wednesday, November 8, with family receiving friends 5-7 pm, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral service 11 am Thursday, November 9, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 600 N. Greenwich Rd., Wichita. Bob is preceded in death by his...

Ruby Christine Cook

Ruby Christine Cook

Nov 1, 2017

Ruby Christine Cook, age 86, retired Fed Ex employee, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2017. Visitation 1-8 PM Sunday, November 5, with family receiving friends 5-7 pm, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Funeral service 2 pm Monday, November 6, Glenn Park Christian Church, 2757 S. Glenn Ave. Ruby is preceded in death by her husband, Alonzo; her parents, William...

Barbara Ellen Knox

Barbara Ellen Knox

Nov 1, 2017

Andover - Knox, Barbara Ellen

88, born October 11, 1929 to Joe Fairchild and Ivy (Kufus) Adams, entered into eternal life November 1, 2017.

Visitation: Friday, November 3, 2017, from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Smith Family Mortuary, Derby. Private Graveside Service to be held at a later date.

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Mayola Marie Wooten

Mayola Marie Wooten

Nov 1, 2017

Mayola Marie Wooten, 89, died November 1, 2017. Survivors include her husband, Charles; daughter, Sheila Young (Tom) of Derby; son, Kendall Wooten (Mindy) of Halstead; grandchildren, Scott Kitterman (Katy), Todd Wooten, Shane Kitterman (Keesha), Martin Osborne (Ellen); 9 great-grandchildren. No viewing. Celebration of Life Service: 10am Tuesday, November 7, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. A memorial is...

Ann Jo Smith

Ann Jo Smith

Oct 31, 2017

Ann Jo Smith, age 87, loving wife, mother and grandmother, who surrounded by her family, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 31, 2017, following a long battle with Alzheimer's. Visitation 1-7 pm Thursday, November 2, with recitation of the Rosary at 7 pm, both at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd, Derby. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held...

Tamsen Renee Kayzer

Tamsen Renee Kayzer

Oct 30, 2017

Tamsen Renee Kayzer, 40, died Monday, October 30, 2017. She is preceded in death by three grandparents. Tamsen is survived by her children, Shayna Kayzer, Sierra Kayzer, and Skylar McKinley; parents, Randall and Janet Krovas; siblings, Nicole Krovas (Jay Huffman), Jonathan Krovas, Meghan Krovas; one grandmother; 2 grandchildren; 1 niece; 3 nephews. No viewing. Celebration of Life service: 11am...

Thelma Kathryn Irwin

Thelma Kathryn Irwin

Oct 29, 2017

Thelma Kathryn Irwin, 89, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2017. Visitation 1 to 8 pm, Thursday, November 2, at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral service 2:00 pm, Friday, November 3, at Valley Center Christian Church 1801 E. 5th St. Thelma retired from Beech Aircraft Upholstery Division in 1989, after 24 years. She was preceded in death...

Gary "Corky" Hank Lewis

Gary "Corky" Hank Lewis

Oct 29, 2017

Mulvane - Lewis, "Corky" Gary H. 73, died Sunday, October 29th, 2017. He was born November 12, 1943 to Hank and Mary Lewis in Independence, Kansas. He played in several pool leagues, was good at woodworking, enjoyed fishing & camping, hanging out with friends and family, especially spending quality time with his grandkids. Corky retired from KGE after serving...

Robert D Hansell

Robert D Hansell

Oct 29, 2017

Robert Doyle “Johnny” Hansell

Robert Doyle Hansell took his final ride on 29th of October 2017, at Fountain View Nursing Home in Rose Hill KS.

Robert was born on March 25, 1944. He is survived by his wife of 57yrs, Betty Sue Hansell: his daughter, Quinnda (Vince) McMullen of Mulvane, KS and son, Robert Mitchell...

Tani Lu Schule

Tani Lu Schule

Oct 29, 2017

Mulvane – Schule, Tani Lu (Steadman)

age 54 of Mulvane, died Sunday afternoon, October 29, 2017, after a short illness. Tani was born on September 14, 1963, to John and Virginia (Mott) Steadman. Tani graduated from Mulvane High School in 1981, attended Wichita State University and graduated from Butler County Community College. Tani was an exceptional caregiver...

Dorothy M. Johnson

Dorothy M. Johnson

Oct 28, 2017

Dorothy M. Johnson, 87, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2017. She was born October 28, 1930 to Thomas and Mattie Noggle in Lone Elm, KS. She graduated from Fort Scott Jr. College with an Associate's Degree in Business. Dorothy was a hard worker. She became a beautician, worked as a realtor, and retired from the Kansas Drivers License Bureau....

William "Sonny" Helton

William "Sonny" Helton

Oct 28, 2017

William Nathan "Sonny" Helton, 69, devoted husband, loving father, and very proud grandfather, passed away Saturday, October 28th, 2017. He was born February 24th, 1948 to William and Mary (Pierce) Helton in Bristol, TN. Sonny served in the US Army 815th Combat Engineer Battalion in Vietnam and retired from the 384th Civil Engineering Sq (SAC), McConnell AFB in 1989....

Joyce Mae Lawson

Joyce Mae Lawson

Oct 24, 2017

Derby - Lawson, Joyce Mae, 57, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2017. Visitation 1 to 8 pm, Friday, October

27 at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd, Derby, KS. Family will be present 4-6 pm. Funeral service 2:00 pm, Saturday, October 28, at Graceway Community Church, 200 S. St. Clair, Wichita. She was preceded in death by...

Thomas Thurston Ray

Thomas Thurston Ray

Oct 24, 2017

Thomas T. Ray Jr., age 57, passed away October 24,2017. Memorial service 1pm Saturday, October 28th at Prairie Trail Cowboy Church,8552 S Broadway St, in Haysville. He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Rose Mary Ray. Tom is survived by his wife, Janis; sons, Robert (Ashley) , Christopher (Christel); grandchildren, Travis, Mylie, Cooper, Garrett; 2 sisters....

Eldon Ray Dailey

Eldon Ray Dailey

Oct 22, 2017

Garden City - Dailey, Eldon Ray, 80, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2017.

Eldon served in the United States Navy from 1955-1959. He was a Firefighter/Assistant Fire Chief for 17 years for the Garden City Volunteer Fire Department. He retired from Burtis Motor on March 15, 2017 after 42 years of service as a Salesman/Fleet...

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