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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Charles Dewayne Hole

Charles Dewayne Hole

Jul 5, 2015

Charles D. Hole, age 82, of Rose Hill, retired Boeing Company Employee, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2015. No visitation. Memorial service 3 PM Thursday, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Charlie is a US Navy veteran. He enjoyed sports and was a college basketball player. He loved the out of doors, gardening and helped can the vegetables....

Raymond S. King

Raymond S. King

Jul 5, 2015

Raymond S. King, 68, retired Middle School Counselor, died Sunday, July 5, 2015. Survivors include his wife, Mary Jane; daughter, Rev. Mari King; grandson, Jacob Mick; sister, Kathryn Good; brother, Robert King (Janet); mother-in-law, Avis Lamon; sisters-in-law, Edith Brown (Bill) and Suzy Carpenter, Jeri Tanner (Bob); brother-in-law, Tom Booth (Maureen); numerous nephews, nieces; great nephews, nieces. He is preceded...

Geneva Nix

Geneva Nix

Jul 4, 2015

Geneva Nix, 93, formerly of Houston, Texas, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2015 in Rose Hill, Kansas. A private family service was held in Derby, Kansas. Graveside services are pending and will be held in Greenville, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, J.H. and Beulah Baker; brother, J. H. Baker Jr; and her husband, Horace Earl...

Edna M. Rohr

Edna M. Rohr

Jul 4, 2015

Edna M. Rohr of Derby, 82, loving mother and grandmother, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2015 at home surrounded by her family. She was born October 28, 1932 in Antonino, KS to Reinhold and Josephine (Kuhn) Herrman. Edna married Alfred Rohr on November 11, 1954. She enjoyed visiting the ocean in New Jersey during the 16 years that they...

Kathryn Marie Siegrist

Kathryn Marie Siegrist

Jul 1, 2015

Kathryn M. “Katie” Siegrist, age 90, of Rose Hill, loving mother and grandmother, died Wednesday, July 1, 2015. No visitation. Graveside services will be held 10 AM Friday, July 3, 2015, at Dunlap Cemetery, Rose Hill. Kathryn married Richard “Dick” Siegrist on February 17, 1947. They made their home in Rose Hill where they raised their children. She was...

Donald L. Ross

Donald L. Ross

Jul 1, 2015

Donald L. Ross passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at St. Francis Regional Hospital with his family by his side. Don was born November 19, 1932 to Clarence Leonard and Helen (Harvey) Ross in Pittsburg, KS. He leaves behind his wife of fifty-eight and a half years, Charlene Roma Ross; six children; Mike Ross (Heather) of Wichita, Debbie Tillemans...

Eleanor Ann Shubert

Eleanor Ann Shubert

Jun 29, 2015

Eleanor Ann Shubert, age 86, of Derby, former St. Joseph Medical Center employee, former Copperstone kitchen worker, and retired Avon Representative, passed away Monday, June 29, 2015. Service will be at a later date. She is preceded in death by her former husband, Robert Shubert; and her parents, Ward & Nyna Cunningham. Survivors: son, Steve Shubert, Derby; daughters, Teresa...

John W. Showalter

John W. Showalter

Jun 29, 2015

John Showalter, age 73, passed away June 29, 2015. Funeral service 11am Saturday, July 4th with visitation 5-8pm Friday, both at Smith Family Mortuary-Mulvane, 501 S.E. Louis Blvd. He is preceded in death by his parents, Carroll and Velma Showalter; daughter, Sandra DeMeyer; brothers, Dave and Charles. John is survived by his wife, Rita; daughter, Tammy (Lawrence) Cole; son-in-law,...

Ellen Maxine Atterbury

Ellen Maxine Atterbury

Jun 29, 2015

Atterbury, Ellen Maxine, 84, devoted wife and mother, passed away Monday, June 29, 2015. In accordance with her wishes, no services are scheduled. She was preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Nancy Atterbury. Survived by husband Lee Atterbury; children Ken Atterbury, Pat (Myron) Hatcher, Linda (Steve) Schneider, Curtis (Jeri) Atterbury, Tim (Holly) McDonald; grandchildren Tony Atterbury, Mike Atterbury, Kendra...

Alma I. Gray

Alma I. Gray

Jun 28, 2015

Alma Gray, age 79, passed away June 28, 2015. A memorial service will be held at a later date. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ephron and Leah German; son, Max Redus, Wayne Gray; sister, Evelyn Roach; granddaughter, Leah; daughter-in-law, Kelly Gray. Alma is survived by her husband, Lewis; sons, Chris E. Redus, Robert C. Gray, Lewis...

Carter Morgan Westfall

Carter Morgan Westfall

Jun 28, 2015

Carter Morgan Westfall, age 23, of Mulvane, Kansas, escaped the bonds of this earth on Sunday, June 28, 2015. Carter was born on January 1, 1992, at Overland Park, Kansas, the son of Rusty Ray Westfall and Suzanne Denise Warren. Carter is survived by his parents, sister Sydney, brother Zachary, of Mulvane, Kansas; grandparents Ray and Sharon Westfall of...

Richard D. Anderson

Richard D. Anderson

Jun 25, 2015

Anderson, Richard D., 65, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2015. Rick was an Eagle Scout and outdoorsman that loved to hunt and fish and spoil his dogs. Music was also a joyful part of his life. He listened to and played many different instruments. Memorial gathering 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, at Smith Mortuary, 7031 S. Broadway, Haysville. He...

Roberta Welch

Roberta Welch

Jun 24, 2015

Roberta H. Welch, died Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at the age of 94 years. Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at 10:30am in Culbertson-Smith Mortuary Chapel, 115 South Seneca, Wichita, Kansas.

Barbara Jean Wehby

Barbara Jean Wehby

Jun 24, 2015

Barbara Jean (Brazill) Wehby, 89, former labor and delivery nurse at Wesley Medical Center, passed away June 24, 2015.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Charles; parents, Albert and Alice Brazill; 7 siblings; and 2 infant granddaughters.

Barbara is survived by her 5 children, Bobbi (Ron) Williams, Cathy (Jim) Cox,...

Ruth E. Galleher

Ruth E. Galleher

Jun 22, 2015

Ruth E. Galleher, 88, went to be with Jesus Monday, June 22, 2015 surrounded by her family at home. She was born in Cincinnati, IA to Lee and Velma (Burns) Ross. Ruth lived and raised her family in Wichita, KS. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John T. Galleher; and sons, Lonnie Eugene, Martin Dale, and...

John Atilano

John Atilano

Jun 22, 2015

Atilano, John, 88, passed away Monday, June 22, 2015. Rosary and funeral mass 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, at St. Michael Catholic Church, 525 E. Main St., Mulvane. John was preceded in death by his mother, Toribia, and sisters Guillermina and Rosa. Survived by wife Victoria and children John (Esther) Atilano, Jr., Arthur Atilano, Adrian (Jeanette) Atilano, Glenn (Gloria)...

Betty L. Green

Betty L. Green

Jun 22, 2015

Betty Lou Green, age 86, passed away June 22, 2015. Funeral service 10am Thursday, June 25, 2015 at Woodlawn United Methodist Church, 431 S. Woodlawn Blvd, Derby. Visitation 1-8pm Wednesday, family present 5-8pm at Smith Mortuary- Derby, 1415 N. Rock Rd, Derby. Burial 3pm Thursday, following the service at Sunny Slope Cemetery, Blue Mound, KS. She is preceded in...

Alvin O. Newell

Alvin O. Newell

Jun 21, 2015

Alvin O. Newell, of Derby, 83, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2015. Born February 3, 1932 in Damar, KS to Armond and Ruby (Thibault) Newell, Alvin served in the Army during the Korean War. He moved to Wichita in 1955, first as a welder, then as a machinist at Boeing. Always working with his hands, his creative projects involved...

Barbara Alice Gourley

Barbara Alice Gourley

Jun 20, 2015

Barbara Alice Gourley, age 79, of Haysville, retired Green Meadows Nursing Home employee, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2015. No visitation. Memorial service 2 PM Saturday, June 27, 2015, Smith Mortuary, 7031 S. Broadway, Haysville. Barbara is preceded in death by her husband, Jim; parents, Robert & Dorothy Sill; and a sister, Frankie Sill. Survivors include her daughters, Gail...

Shelby Jean Miller

Shelby Jean Miller

Jun 18, 2015

Shelby Jean Miller, age 78, passed away June 18, 2015. Visitation 1-8pm Tuesday, family present 6-8pm; Funeral service 10am Wednesday, June 24th both at Smith Mortuary-Mulvane, 501 S.E. Louis Blvd, Mulvane. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul Miller; son, Kevin Miller. Shelby is survived by her daughter, Paula Miller; grandchildren, James Paul, Jennifer Jean, Jonathan...

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