Jada Marie Rausch
Nov 18, 2017
Derby - Rausch, Jada Marie Age 68, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2017. She was born to Edward and Odessa Schaller January 16, 1949 in Dodge City, KS. She attended St. Francis School of Nursing and Wichita State University, earning a BS in Nursing. Jada married Thomas Rausch on March 11, 1978. They had two children, Justin and Mitchell....
Larita Joy Boggs
Nov 17, 2017
Mulvane - Boggs, LaRita Joy 72, died Friday, November 17th, 2017. She was born January 24th, 1945 to Dorothy and Orville Smith in Newton, Kansas. LaRita grew up on a farm near Hesston, had a great life there and loved the Hesston community. She graduated from Newton High School, and then attended Emporia State Teachers College before getting married,...
Sandy Schenk
Nov 17, 2017
Sandra “Sandy” Schenk, age 68, passed away November 17, 2017. Visitation 1-8pm, family greeting 5-7pm Friday evening; Funeral service 2pm Saturday, November 25th, both at Smith Mortuary – Haysville, 7031 S. Broadway. Sandy is preceded in death by her parents, Vyrl and MaeBelle Hendry. She is survived by her husband of 51yrs, Darrell Sr; Children, Darrell Jr (Karen) Schenk,...
Junior Lewis Appleby
Nov 16, 2017
Derby-Appleby, Junior Lewis 82, died Thursday, November 16th, 2017. He was born June 5th, 1935 to John and Josephine Appleby. Preceeded in death by his parents; brothers, John, James, Jay, Leroy, Joseph (Ernie); sisters, Jeraldine, JoAnn and Judy. Granddaughter Gianna. Junior met his wife Suzanne when she was in high school, the two married in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, January...
Virginia Lee Briles
Nov 15, 2017
Virginia Lee Briles, 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday November 15th 2017 after a brief illness.
Visitation 1-8pm Friday, December 1, with family present 4-6pm; funeral service 2pm Saturday, December 2, both at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Road, Derby. Interment will be family only.
She was preceded in death by...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
