Obituaries

Mar 15, 2015

Ilse Martha Reeves, age 73, of Derby, retired Boeing Company employee, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2015. Private services will be held. Survivors: son, Andreas M. Reeves, Derby; daughter, Deborah A. Reeves, Derby; brother, Rudi Thierbach, in Germany; grandchildren, Matthew Alexander Moon, Dysaray Lynn Proctor; great-grandchildren, Tony, Destiny, Crystal, Toby, Katrina, Summer and Jeremiah; several nieces and nephews.

Mar 14, 2015

Carolyn Sue (Gurwell) Wells, 75, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2015 at her home in Rose Hill, KS. She was born February 11, 1940 in Iola, KS. Carolyn married Carl Wells on July 29, 1956 and followed him on his travels while he served in the military. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ethel and William Bright;...

Mar 13, 2015

Lillian I. Wells, 99, retired school teacher, died Friday, March 13, 2015. Survivors: son Darold of Wichita; grandchildren, Heather Johnson (Brandon) of Wichita, Alisha Muckenthaler (Kevin) of Augusta, Danielle Dechant (Lance) of Haysville; 8 great-grandchildren. Viewing: 2-8pm Tuesday, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Family will greet friends from 5-6pm. Graveside service: 1pm Wednesday, March 18, 2015, Rose...

Mar 12, 2015

Ella Josephine Yuhl, better known as “Jo”, was born March 6, 1923 in Clay Center, KS, to Albert Wilbur McClurkin and Ruby Elizabeth Jansen. She passed away at Derby Rehabilitation Center in Derby, KS, on March 12, 2015. She was 92 years of age. A funeral service will be held 10 AM Saturday, March 14th, at Smith Mortuary, Derby,...

Mar 10, 2015

Bruce Stetler, 54, Rockwell-Collins Avionics Technician and retired USAF TSGT, died Tuesday, March 10, 2015. Survivors include his wife, Lilibeth; sons, Franklin F., Frederick J. and Jason S. Stetler; mother, Lucretia Stetler; brother, Steve Stetler; numerous close friends and family. He is preceded in death by his father, John “Jack” K. Stetler and grandparents, Harold and Dorothy Crum. Visitation...

Mar 7, 2015

Fowler, Bonnie L., 88, retired Beechcraft employee, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2015. Visitation 1-8 p.m. (family present 4-6), Thursday; funeral service 2:00 p.m., Friday, both at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas R. Fowler, Sr.; sons Delbert E. Fowler and Thomas R. Fowler, Jr.; sister Marron I....

Mar 7, 2015

Peggy Jean Sellers, age 88, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2015. Visitation Tuesday, March 10, 2015, 1-8pm, family present 5-8pm at Smith Mortuary-Mulvane, 501 S.E. Louis Blvd. Funeral Service 10:30am Wednesday at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 503 S.E. Louis Dr, Mulvane, KS 67110. Peggy was involved with the US Cadet Nursing Corp in 1945, a volunteer for the V.A....

Mar 7, 2015

Mary Edith Darland, age 94, passed away March 7, 2015. Memorial service will be held 10 A.M. Friday, May 1, 2015 at the First Baptist Church, 612 North Linden Street, Belle Plaine, KS 67013. She is preceded by parents, John and Mary Smith; husband, Ralph; sons, Dick and Bob Darland; sisters, Ethel Fern, Betty Phylana; brother, Howard Smith. Edith...

Mar 7, 2015

Orsbon, Mildred C., 78, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2015.

She was born May 5, 1936 to Andrew and Mary (Gassman) Pfannenstiel in Ness City, KS.

Mildred was an avid crafter and was always knitting, crocheting, and quilting. She loved her pets and flowers.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and...

Mar 7, 2015

Williams, Jay Richard, 70, son of Arnetta (Gillberg) and Jay Arthur Williams, passed away March 7, 2015 after a short illness. Memorial service will be 1pm Thursday, March 12, 2015 at Smith Mortuary Chapel, 1415 N Rock Rd, Derby KS. Private inurnment will be held Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice.

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Mar 5, 2015

Kruger, Calvin L., 70, loving father and grandfather, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2015.

He was born September 27, 1944 to Clarence and Violet Kruger in Nebraska. Calvin was a cowboy at heart and enjoyed hunting, ranching, and rodeos.

Calvin is survived by his son, Calvin Kruger II; and grandson, Nathaniel Kruger.

Visitation:...

Mar 5, 2015

Cayle, Larry Robert, 61, formally of Belle Plaine, KS passed from this earth to eternal life on Thursday, March 5, 2015.

He was born January 24, 1954 in Fayetteville, AR. Larry was adopted by Walter and Glendith Cayle of Belle Plaine who preceded him in death in addition to his beloved dog, Katie.

Visitation: Tuesday,...

Mar 4, 2015

Edward J. Stevens, 79, died March 4, 2015 at his home. Rosary 7pm Thursday, March 12, 2015 and Mass 10am Friday, March 13, 2015, both at St. Michael Catholic Church, 525 E Main St., Mulvane. A Professional Magician and member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians since 1977, Ed was also a 3rd Degree Member of the Knights of...

Mar 3, 2015

Clyde McGarigle, Jr, 64, retired Genesis Health Club Custodian, died March 3, 2015. Survivors include his sister, Betty Hodge; brother, Gary McGarigle; nieces, Jamie Scott (Ryan), Toni Scroggins (Kari Stephens), all of Wichita, Amy Wood of Park City; great nephews and nieces, Ryan and Katelyn Scroggins, Lauren, Abby and Kyle Wood. He is preceded in death by his parents,...

Mar 3, 2015

Marie Swan-Poynter, 89, retired cafeteria supervisor, died March 3, 2015. She is survived by her children, Manita Lassley (Ralph) of Wichita, Gordon Swan (Ingrid) of Spring Branch, TX, Dennis Swan of Ocala, FL, Trisha MacDonald (Mark) of Ocala, FL; sister, Wanda Sowell of Augusta; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Viewing: 10-5pm today, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary. A Celebration of Life Service will...

Mar 3, 2015

Peter A. Starling, 34, died March 3, 2015. Visitation will be 1-5pm Saturday, March 7, 2015 at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N Rock Rd, Derby. No services are planned. Survivors include: mother, Julia A. Starling; brothers, James Starling (Dee) and Paul Starling (Kara); and nephew, J.J. Starling. He was preceded in death by his father, Martin Starling; grandparents, Ruth and...

Mar 3, 2015

Clark Denney, 61, died March 3, 2015 in Wichita. He was born April 12, 1953, in Wichita to Lyle and Dawna (Stack) Denney. Memorial service will be 2pm Friday, March 6, 2015 at Rose Hill Christian Church, 314 N Rose Hill Rd. Survivors include: his children, Samantha and Cody Denney; mother, Dawna Denney; two grandchildren; two sisters, and a...

Mar 2, 2015

Gordon George Ellis, age 83, Las Vegas Athletic Club employee, passed away Monday, March 2, 2015. Visitation 1-8 PM Friday, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca, Trisagion 10:30 AM Saturday, followed by the funeral service at 11 AM Saturday, St. Mary Orthodox Christian Church, 344 S. Martinson. Gordon is preceded in death by his parents, Mike & Mamie Ellis; brother,...

Mar 1, 2015

Conway, Robert “Bob”, 67, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2015.

He was born May 22, 1947 in Scranton, PA to Patrick and Cecilia (Boland) Conway.

Bob worked for the Marshall’s Office and Sheriff’s Department before retiring as a Special Investigator for SRS. He enjoyed the outdoors and fishing. Bob loved his dogs.

He...

Mar 1, 2015

Mobley, Preston MacKenzie, 21, died tragically, Sunday, March 1, 2015. Preston was born January 14, 1994, to Mike and Carol (Allen) Mobley. He was a student at Hutchinson Community College, where he studied Fire Science. He was actively pursuing careers in both firefighting and law enforcement. He was a member of Wichita Fire Explorers Post 881, and volunteered at...