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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries
Clarence Eugene Cassidy
Apr 16, 2017
Clarence E. Cassidy, 88, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017. Memorial Service 1:00 p.m., Friday, April 21, 2017, at Catholic Care Center, 6550 E. 45th St. N., Bel Aire. Clarence was a loving father and husband, and a devout Catholic. Preceded in death by his mother, Mary Ann Cassidy and 3 brothers. He is survived by wife, Celia; children...
George Arthur Phillips
Apr 14, 2017
George Arthur Phillips, 83, passed away Friday, April 14, 2017. He was born October 21, 1933 to George and Lura (Speer) Phillips in LeClaire, IA. George joined the Air Force right of high school. After his honorable discharge, he worked at several Wichita area aircraft companies. George then began his 30 year career with American Sterilzer as a service...
Helen L. Magness
Apr 12, 2017
Helen L. Magness, 94, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2017. She was born November 9, 1922, to Mike and Mable (David) Shaheen in Arthur, NE. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Magness; parents; 5 sisters and 2 brothers. Helen is survived by her children, Gary Magness and Karla (Robert) Harrison; granddaughter, Kristina Harrison; and siblings, Martha...
Willa Dean Bates
Apr 11, 2017
Willa Dean Bates (Deanie), 84, of Derby, Kansas, passed away April 11, 2017, in Derby, Kansas. Visitation will be held at Smith Mortuary on April 17, 2017, from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held at South Rock Christian Church on April 18, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Jody Clegg of St. Louis, MO officiating....
Arnold Ray Gregg
Apr 11, 2017
Arnold Ray Gregg, age 77, passed away April 11, 2017. Private family service will be held. Arnold was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Gregg and four brothers. Survivors: sons, Paul Gregg (Diann); and Kevin Gregg; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and sisters, Mary Jane Holt and Ella Mae Fox.
Willa Dean Bates
Apr 11, 2017
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Linda K. Little
Apr 10, 2017
Linda K. Little, 68, passed away Monday, April 10, 2017. She was born June 15, 1948 to William and Catherine (Sandidge) Stroh in Pasadena, CA. Linda had a huge heart for animals and enjoyed the companionship that her pets gave her. She loved playing golf. She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Ed Little. Linda is...
Kevin Shay
Apr 8, 2017
Kevin Shay, 66, retired Spirit/Boeing Materiel Buyer, passed away April 8, 2017. He had a great love for dogs, particularly Bailey, his rat terrior. Survived by wife, Doris; siblings, Mike Shay (Mary), Debby Hull, Dana Shay; nephew, Tony Hull; niece, Kathy Hull. Preceded in death by parents, James and Gladys Shay. No visitation. Graveside service: 10am Wednesday, April 12,...
Virginia R. Bachman
Apr 8, 2017
Virginia Bachman, 91, died April 8, 2017. Virginia was a tease and a flirt. She loved family gatherings, especially Christmas, with the whipped cream fights she always lost, but carried on with the tradition. The games they played always ended up with her cheating. She was always the life of the party. Survivors include her daughters, Sharon Thiessen (Robert),...
Kris R. Zimmerman
Apr 7, 2017
Kris R. Zimmerman, 51, Textron Senior Analyst Trainer, died Friday, April 7, 2017. Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. Survivors include his sons, Alex and Noah Zimmerman; parents, Jay and Dianne Zimmerman; brothers, Kirk Zimmerman (Sharna) and Erik Zimmerman (Terri); girlfriend, Lori Laughlin; mother-in-law, Sharon Langley Gunther. He is preceded in death by his...
Brooke Chadd
Apr 5, 2017
John “Jack” Gier, of 2322 S Washington Wichita, KS, formerly of Ridgway, PA died April 5, 2017. John was born on June 5,1925, in Ridgway PA, son of Alois Lee and Anna (Bowers) Gier. On April 15,1950, he married Theresa Schneider. John retired from Clarion Sintered Metals in Ridgway. John was drafted into the US Army on October 11,1944....
Robert E. Hadsell
Apr 4, 2017
Robert E. Hadsell, 81, retired Seward County Fire Chief, died April 4, 2017. Private family services will be held. He is survived by his wife, Kathy; son, Greg Hadsell (Sandie); daughter, Jacie Seba (Brian); sister, Mary Ann Cabrera (Moses); grandchildren, Courtney Riley (Logan), Breanna Hadsell, Garrett Hadsell, Katelyn Gooch (Ben), Macy Seba; great-grandchildren, Luke and Liam Riley. A memorial...
Mary E. Hoffman
Apr 4, 2017
Mary Elizabeth Hoffman, 94, died April 4, 2017. She is survived by her daughter, Glenda Lucchesi and husband Richard; grandchildren, Laura, Lonnie and Everett; 8 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Hoffman. Graveside service: 1pm Friday, April 7, 2017, Knowles Cemetery, Knowles, Oklahoma.
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Ernest Carl Gaut
Apr 4, 2017
Ernest Carl Gaut, age 63, passed away April 4, 2017. A Memorial service will be held 11AM Saturday, April 15th at Smith Mortuary-Derby, 1415 N. Rock Rd.
Ernest is survived by his wife, Arlene; children, Amiee (Curt) Wenson, Rebecca (Jason) Crawford, Angela Crawford, M. Jared Clements; grandchildren, Alyssa, Anthony, Cameron; siblings, Lloyd McColey (Lynn Miller), Robert (Carol)...
Faye Garland Neil
Apr 2, 2017
FAYE GARLAND NEIL (ANDERSON), 94, died in Wichita, Kansas, on April 2, 2017, after a brief illness. She was born in Wichita, KS, on August 31, 1922, the second of eight children of Reuben Andrew and Iva Fay Gibbons Anderson. Her parents, four brothers, two sisters, and her son, Charles Patrick Neil predeceased her.
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