Obituaries

Mar 21, 2025

Rex Aaron Sturgeon, 64, of Belle Plaine, KS, passed away on March 21, 2025, in his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on June 24, 1960, in Corydon, Indiana, he was the beloved son of Maxey and Irene Sturgeon.

Rex grew up with a love for basketball, track, and band, which shaped his youth...

Mar 21, 2025

Wichita - Levine, Donna Faye

77, passed away Friday, March 21st, 2025. She was born February 29th, 1948 to Donald and Cara Mae Edwards in Pawhuska, Oklahoma.

Donna was a devoted mother to Milton and Kasha, a loving spouse to Rich, and a cherished friend to many. She taught elementary school with unmatched...

Mar 18, 2025

Van Boening, Joan M.. 91, passed away Tuesday, March 18th, 2025.  She was born on September 9, 1933 to Virgil and Ramona Gerten in Roseland, Nebraska.

After high school, Joan worked as a telephone operator in Hastings, Nebraska.  In April 1952 she married Robert Van Boening in Campbell, Nebraska.  She followed him to Naval bases...

Mar 18, 2025

Wichita - Shankar, Dorothy Ann

83, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025. She was born March 1, 1942 to Andrew and Dorothy Wilson in Abilene, Kansas.

Dorothy was a retired school nurse with the Wichita School District. She treasured moments spent watching sports with her grandson, Aidan, and found joy in volunteering at...

Mar 18, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Marilou Hess. She was 96, a beloved wife, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Marilou was called home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, March 18th, 2025. She was surrounded by family, love, and prayer.

Marilou was born in Hamilton, KS on July 19th, 1928,...

Mar 18, 2025

Derby - VanOrden, Francis Christine

89, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Most people knew her as Chris. She was born September 23, 1935, to Joe and Lillian Brown in Siloam Spring, Arkansas.

She grew up on a farm loving horses. One of her high light was going to Kentucky and...

Mar 17, 2025

Kilts, Danny Lee, 84, passed away Monday, March 17th, 2025. He was born January 18th, 1941 to Clarence and Ruth Kilts in Wifield, Kansas.

Preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Deborah Sanchez; two brothers and one sister. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Sharon; children, Pamela Sue Blevins, Ronald (Sandi) Kilts; brother, Billy...

Mar 16, 2025

Miller, James (Jim) Lynn, 68, passed away Sunday, March 16th, 2025. He was born May 15th, 1956 to Lee and Betty Miller (Gillum) in Winfield, Kansas.

Jim worked and retired from Beechcraft for 33 years as a missile fueler and avionics technician. Jim was fond of working with his hands and enjoyed working on cars...

Mar 15, 2025

Wichita - Grandy, Paula Irene, 71, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025. She was born February 11,1954 to Dwight and Fairy Williams in LaCrosse, KS.

Paula enjoyed reading in her free time. She really liked unicorns and had quite the collection. Paula loved animals. She lived in Great Bend and worked at Essex for years....

Mar 14, 2025

Long, Aron Michael, 39, passed away Friday, March 14th, 2025. He was born May 7th, 1985 to Russell and Glenda Long in Wichita, Kansas.

Growing up Aron was involved in football, basketball, baseball and wrestled while in school. He also loved the rodeo life, growing up with the horses and traveling the rodeo trail from...

Mar 14, 2025

Suther, Anthony, 64, passed away Friday, March 14th, 2025. He was born August 21st, 1960 to Albert Suther and Betty Suther Fare in Frankfort, Kansas.

Anthony was a devout Christian and wanted to share the gospel with everyone he could. Anthony always valued others hapiness before his own. German chocolate cake and chocolate shakes were...

Mar 13, 2025

Haysville - Carpenter, Glenda Faye

71, passed away Thursday, March 13th, 2025. She was born August 25th, 1953 to Glenn Mitchell and Betty Fry in El Dorado, Kansas.

Glenda's hobbies included gardening, quilting and family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie Carpenter on March 13, 2017;...

Mar 13, 2025

Hal Ray Million was born February 27, 1938, in Sedgwick, Kansas, to Texas J. and Dorthy Million. He passed from this life on March 13, 2025, in Wichita, Kansas at the age of 87.

As a hard worker, his first employer was Rubber Slat in Halstead, Kansas. Later, he was a janitor and bus driver...

Mar 13, 2025

Judith, “Judy” Stover, 85, of Derby, KS, passed away peacefully at home on March 13, 2025. She was born on June 25, 1939, in Iola, KS to parents Dorothy and William L. Dreher.

Judy is survived by sons Doug Stover, Tim Stover, and Scott Stover (Katrina), and Daughter Julie Stover; grandchildren Connor Stover, Effie Judith...

Mar 12, 2025

Haysville - Patrick Joseph De Amicis, 74, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 12th, 2025. Born December 4th, 1950, in Inglewood, California to Edmond and Mary DeAmicis. Patrick lived a life characterized by dedication and a deep love for his family.

Patrick devoted 31 years of loyal service to Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, retiring in 2001....

Mar 11, 2025

Sylvanus Frank Stegman of Derby, Kansas went to be with the Lord on March 11, 2025. Lovingly known as Sy to his family and friends, he was born on April 21, 1929 to parents Frank J. and Mary M. (Rohr) Stegman on their family farm in Loretta, Kansas. He is preceded in death by his parents, several brothers and...

Mar 10, 2025

Mulvane - Wells, Rebecca J.

Born March 28, 1965, to Barbara and Clayton Wells in Iola, KS.

Rebecca grew up surrounded by family, with many of her fondest memories tied to horseback riding. From an early age, she found joy in riding horses, and one of her favorite pastimes was taking...

Mar 10, 2025

Stephen Marcus Woods' life was a powerful reminder that every day is an opportunity to make a lasting impact. Born in Thornton, Colorado on October 22nd, 1997, and passing in Mulvane, KS on March 10th, 2025, he spent his 9,999 days on this earth inspiring others with his humor, passion, and love. As an alumni of Mulvane High school...

Mar 10, 2025

Georgia Carol Gathings, 81, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 3, 1943, to John and Bessie Ingram in North Carolina, the youngest of eight siblings.

Georgia Carol reconnected with the love of her life, Bill Gathings Sr., and they were married on August...

Mar 9, 2025

Mulvane - Chvilicek, Patricia I

86, passed away Sunday, March 9th, 2025. She was born July 14th, 1938 to Richard Mannen and Elsie Herdt in Oakley, Kansas.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and brother

Patricia is survived by her one son, daughter-in-law, one granddaughter (husband),...