Obituaries

Feb 16, 2025

Lucky Randy Curley died February 16th, 2025, of natural causes. He was born in Wichita, KS, on September 17th, 1956. He was preceded in death by his mother, Colleen, his younger brother Mike, and his wife Doris. He is survived by his sister Brenda, her husband Lou, and their children Brandy and Casey and Brandy's daughter Spencer...

Feb 16, 2025

James Meridan McIntosh, Jr was born to James Meridan McIntosh, Sr and Clara Blanch (Honaker) McIntosh February 23, 1929, in Weston, Missouri. He attended public schools in Kansas City, Kansas, graduating from Argentine High School in 1946. After graduation he joined the Navy Reserves and was discharged in August of 1952. He also graduated from Kansas City Bible College...

Feb 15, 2025

Polly McMillan

It is with great sadness that the family of Polly Anne McMillan of Wichita, Ks announces her passing. After living a full life of 93 years, she departed this life early in the morning of February 15, 2025. Polly was born in Clay Center, Ks on August 23, 1931 to Jacob W. and Paulyne E....

Feb 14, 2025

MULVANE – Alice J Clasen, 94, left this world on February 14, 2025. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother. She was a housewife, former USD 263 bus driver (30 yrs), and farmer. She loved playing pinochle cards and pitch cards, fishing, dancing, and living/working on her farm. Everyone she met was treated as a loved family member.

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Feb 14, 2025

Wichita - Snapp, Blade

48, passed away Friday, February 14th, 2025. He was born August 7th, 1976 to Woodrow Snapp and Leota Mullin in Wichita, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leota and Woodrow Snapp

Blade is survived by his wife, Jennifer Snapp; daughters, Ashley Snapp,...

Feb 12, 2025

Patricia P. (Pat) Smith, daughter of Dosha and Walter O. Meyers, was born on May 13, 1932 in Spanish Fort, TX and passed away on February 12, 2025 at the age of 92. Pat grew up and attended schools in Pilot Point, TX. She worked in Fort Worth, TX until her marriage on June 30, 1951 to John W....

Feb 12, 2025

Ralph E. Weigandt, age 92, passed away on February 12, 2025 surrounded by family.

Born on October 25, 1932 in Davenport Iowa, he was the son of Clarence and Lillie (Steffen) Weigandt.

Ralph married Carmen Petre on September 18, 1954. He served in the Navy during the early 1950s. Following his...

Feb 12, 2025

On February 12th, at the age of 101, our beloved Mom, Grandma and Great Grandma Hanley peacefully went home to Jesus. While our hearts ache with her passing, we are filled with gratitude for the incredible life she lived and the many beautiful memories she gave us.

Grandma Hanley was a woman of wisdom, warmth,...

Feb 11, 2025

A Life Well Lived

Gladys “Happy” Irene Gardner went on to be with the Lord February 11, 2025. Beloved Mother, Friend, and Servant of the Lord to all who knew her will be missed greatly. She brought a smile to all and a special “Happiness” to those fortunate to spend time with her.

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Feb 11, 2025

Patrick Gene Bollig was born October 26, 1958, to Eugene Bollig and Patricia Ruth (McNearney) at Hickman AFB, Oahu, HI.

Next to the youngest of six children, Pat experienced the typical military childhood of frequent moves, finally graduating from high school in Denver, Co. After gradation he joined the Army, discharging in Texas.

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Feb 10, 2025

Clearwater - Ralston, Wanda Faye

76, passed away Monday, February 10th, 2025. She was born May 22nd, 1948 to Floyd Shinkle and Betty Norman Shinkle in Larned, Kansas.

Wanda loved music and Elvis was her favorite singer. She was a “Hard Headed Woman” with a soft heart of her own.

She...

Feb 10, 2025

Billy K. Banning, 73, born on January 21, 1952 and passed away on February 10, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Robbie Banning, Jr. and brother, Michael Banning. Billy is survived by spouse, Luann Banning; daughter, Heather Banning; beloved pup, Sadie Bugs; stepsons, Jeremy (Sandy) Massey and Brandon (Amber) Massey; sister-in-law, Denise (Steve) Rankin;...

Feb 8, 2025

Haysville - Smith, Virginia J.

90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 8th, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Virginia is preceded in death by her parents, Nellie and Albert Robbins; son, Richard Jay Bowmaker; grandson, Jason Bowmaker; brothers, Marvin Davis, Donnie Robbins and Richard Robbins.

She is survived by...

Feb 7, 2025

Sellers, Sadanna Kay, 66, passed away Friday, February 7th, 2025. She was born February 16th, 1958 to Thomas and Lucille Kerby, in Wichita, Kansas.

A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Sadanna was the heart and soul of the Sellers household, serving as lead chef, bookkeeper, property manager, and taking on many other roles. She was...

Feb 7, 2025

Carolyn Virginia Clester (née Kendrick) passed away on February 7, 2025 at the age of 82. Carolyn was born on May 27, 1942 to Charles Franklin and Virginia Marie (née Bartula) Kendrick in Fort Worth, TX. She grew up in Broken Arrow, OK and graduated from Broken Arrow High School in 1960. Carolyn graduated from Oklahoma State University in...

Feb 7, 2025

Robert Ray Zimmerman

August 27, 1942 – February 7, 2025

Robert Ray Zimmerman, 82, of Douglass, Kansas, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025. He was born on August 27, 1942, to Robert and Wilma Zimmerman in El Dorado, Kansas. Robert grew up in Douglass, Kansas, and graduated from Douglass High School in...

Feb 7, 2025

Derby - Claudia Diane Peebler 84, passed away Friday, February 7th, 2025. She was born March 30th, 1940 to Ralph McIntosh and Thelma (Bever) McIntosh in Pomona, California.

Claudia was a school teacher for 20 years working in the Derby Schools.

Claudia is preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and...

Feb 6, 2025

Charla S. Kremer, age 62, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025. No visitation. Memorial service 11:00 am Saturday, February 15, Hope Mennonite Church, 868 N. Maize Rd. Charla is preceded in death by her father, Art Binford. Survivors include her husband Rod; daughters, Jennifer Day (Wil), and Lauren Kremer; mother, Helen Binford; sister, Cindy Burke (Kevin); and her grandchildren,...

Feb 6, 2025

Steudte, Debbie, 67, passed away Thursday, February 6th, 2025. She was born February 15th, 1957 to Dean and Mary Whittemore, in Abilene, Texas.

Preceded in death by her parents and sister, Cathy Hill. Survivors include her husband, Dana; children, Robert Mills, Andy Mills; siblings, Ted Whittemore, Sue Kinnett; grandchildren, Courtney O'Neil and Haley Mills.

Feb 5, 2025

Helm, M. Allen, 72, passed away Wednesday, February 5th, 2025. He was born April 4th, 1952 to Austin Martin, II and Nancy Marie Helm in Wichita, Kansas.

Allen was raised in Belle Plaine, Kansas. He graduated from Belle Plaine High School and went on to attend Emporia State University. His warmth, humor, and generosity will...