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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Ralph Everett Weigandt

Ralph Everett Weigandt

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...

M. Maxine Hanley

M. Maxine Hanley

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,...

Gladys Irene Gardner

Gladys Irene Gardner

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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Patrick Gene Bollig

Patrick Gene Bollig

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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Wanda Faye Ralston

Wanda Faye Ralston

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...

Billy Banning

Billy Banning

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;...

Virginia Jean Smith

Virginia Jean Smith

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...

Sadanna K. Sellers

Sadanna K. Sellers

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...

Carolyn Virginia Clester

Carolyn Virginia Clester

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...

Robert "Zeke" Zimmerman

Robert "Zeke" Zimmerman

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...

Claudia Diane Peebler

Claudia Diane Peebler

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...

Charla Kremer

Charla Kremer

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,...

Debbie Steudte

Debbie Steudte

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.

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Allen Helm

Allen Helm

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...

Gary H. Parker

Gary H. Parker

Feb 5, 2025

Rose Hill, Kansas – Gary H. Parker was born on November 1, 1937 in Emporia, KS to Howard and Cleta Parker, and returned to his Heavenly Father on February 5, 2025 aged 87 years, following a lengthy illness. He attended Greensburg High School in Greensburg KS and graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in mathematics. He retired...

Agnes Hutchinson

Agnes Hutchinson

Feb 4, 2025

Wichita - Agnes Faye Hutchinson, 82, died Tuesday, February 4th, 2025. She was born August 2nd, 1942 to Alfred and Ethel Brungardt in Grainfeld, Kansas.

She was a creative force of nature. A sculptor, musician, and chef. She worked with hospice and underprivileged children. She touched everyone who knew her.

Survived...

John W Griffith

John W Griffith

Feb 4, 2025

Haysville - Griffith, John 80, died Tuesday, February 4th, 2025.

John was born June 14th, 1944 in Eureka,Kansas to John and Bertha Griffith.

John and Joyce eloped to Miami, Oklahoma, on October 6, 1962. He had a passion for the outdoors, enjoying hunting, fishing, and the thrill of towing family and friends on...

Shiley Nivens

Shiley Nivens

Feb 3, 2025

Shiley Nivens (76) of Mulvane, KS passed away February 3, 2025. He was born on September 3, 1948 in Wichita, KS as the first born child to Fern and Delbert Nivens. He was an adventurous child, often exploring too far from his Wichita home. He was soon blessed with two little brothers, Denney and Keith. The family then moved...

Lynda S. Reedy

Lynda S. Reedy

Feb 2, 2025

Reedy, Lynda Sue, 78, passed away Sunday, February 2nd, 2025. She was born October 23rd, 1946 to Wilson and Ethel Thompson, in Dallas, Texas.

Preceded in death by her parents; son, James; sibling, Deanna, Sonny and Patricia. Survivors include her husband, Glenn; children, Joseph (Lisa) Schroeder, Mark (Sarah) Reedy, Erin (Payton) Jensen; sister, Janice (Tom)...

Steven W. Mcconnell

Steven W. Mcconnell

Feb 1, 2025

Steven McConnell was born March 19, 1957 at William Newton Memorial Hospital, Winfield, KS, to Charles and Betty Jean McConnell.

Steven grew up in Wichita, KS until the family moved to Germany for military assignment in February 1965. Before moving, he sant in the choir for the dedication of Century II in Wichita. While in...

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