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Fred Travis
Oct 31, 2014
Fred Travis, 72, of Wichita, passed away Oct. 31, 2014 of natural causes. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. November 5, 2014 at Celebration Baptist Church, 7202 E 9th St N, Wichita with Dr. James Albers, church pastor officiating. Burial will follow at White Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be 1-8 p.m. Tuesday, with the family present from 6-8 p.m....
William Winston Heiens
Oct 30, 2014
MULVANE- Heiens, William W., 81, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2014. Visitation 1-5 p.m. Monday, at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Rosary 7:00 p.m. Monday; funeral mass 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, both at St. Michael Catholic Church, 525 E. Main St., Mulvane.
Linda J. Hamilton
Oct 30, 2014
Hamilton, Linda J., 68, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2014 at Via Christi Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph Campus.
She was a former RN at St. Joe Medical Center. She also worked at many private offices and was also a traveling nurse.
Her celebration of life service will be 1:30 p.m.,...
Vera F. Miller
Oct 29, 2014
DERBY- Miller, Vera Frances, 81, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2014. Memorial service 11:00, Wednesday, at Madison Avenue Methodist Church, 900 E. Madison, Derby.
Violet Lavon Price
Oct 28, 2014
Price, Violet “Lavon”, 90, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2014. She was born September 29, 1924 to Floyd and Sallie (Lyons) Spence in Hellier, KY, the youngest of 12.
Lavon was a military wife and devoted nurse at Wesley. She was a dedicated member of Pleasantview Baptist Church. Lavon enjoyed bicycling, water-aerobics, and travelling. She...
Frank Rinke
Oct 28, 2014
Rinke, Francis “Frank” L., 73, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2014. He was born July 31, 1941 to Herbert and Lucille (Schweppenstedde) Rinke in Hartman, AR.
Wanda Jean Crabb
Oct 27, 2014
Wanda J. Crabb, age 65, of Haysville, homemaker, passed away Monday, October 27, 2014. She was born July 23, 1949 in Elk City, OK, to Youel V. and Elsie Faye Nichols. She is preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Janice Eslin and two nephews. Survivors include her husband, Carl R. “Dick” Crabb; daughters, Kelly Snow, Andrea Stewart...
Ruth E. Swan
Oct 27, 2014
MULVANE- Swan, Ruth E., 97, passed away Monday, October 27, 2014. Ruth was a longtime resident of Mulvane before moving closer to her daughter in Lenexa.
Linda J. Fauss
Oct 25, 2014
Linda Joy (Hollingsworth) Fauss, age 73, passed away peacefully in Salem, Oregon on October 21, after a long battle with Parkinson's. She was born in Wellington, Kansas, the third child of Myron and Pearl Hollingsworth. Linda was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Janette Byington. She is survived by her sister, Evelyn Lytle; brother, Neil Hollingsworth; daughter,...
Jon Lemon
Oct 24, 2014
Johnnie “Jon” Lemon, 71, Auto Craft dispatcher, died Friday, October 24, 2014. He is preceded in death by his mother, Marjorie Shockley and son, Brent Lemon: Survivors: wife, Rilla, the love of his life; in-laws, Pat and Ron Jackson, Betty and Jim Swaney, Sam and Sally Stone; loving cousins, Dorothy, Norma and Marlene; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great...
Gary L. Rambo
Oct 23, 2014
Gary L. Rambo, 73, retired City of Mulvane Director of Utilities, passed away October 23, 2014. He is preceded in death by his parents, Marion and Eileen Rambo and brother, Larry Rambo. Survivors include his wife Karen; children, Rusty Rambo, Sandy Rambo (Mike), Randy Rambo, Brent Iverson (Karen), Stacy Harvey (Danny); brother, Jerry Rambo (Rita); grandchildren, Christopher Ballinger, Michael...
Eldora Mae Hyde-Triebel
Oct 22, 2014
Eldora M. Hyde Triebel, 86, homemaker, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2014. She is preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Elmerene Powers; sister, Vandalee; husband, Elvin Hyde and grandson, Kevin Streiff. Survivors: daughters, Jan With (Richard) of Wichita, Glenda Streiff (David) of Topeka, Cheryl Walker (Mike) of Wichita, Terri Berger of Wichita; 6 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 4...
Shelle Kay Bowen
Oct 20, 2014
Shelle Kay Bowen, age 40, of Wichita, Registered Nurse, Kansas Heart Hospital, passed away Monday, October 20, 2014. Memorial services will be held 10 AM Wednesday, October 29th, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Inurnment will follow at Littleton Cemetery, Mulvane. Shelle is preceded in death by her grandparents, Oree George Bowen and John & Donna Roberts. Survivors...
Mary J. Carmichael
Oct 18, 2014
Carmichael, Mary J., 90, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2014. She was born December 26, 1923 to Joseph and Neta (Pharo) Eddingfield in Wichita, KS. Mary loved to sew, quilt, and crochet. She was an avid KU sports fan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mike Carmichael; and sons, Jim Carmichael and Steve Carmichael. Mary is survived...
Lorene Harrison
Oct 18, 2014
Harrison, Lorene, 95, loving wife, mother, and grandmother and loyal friend, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2014. She was born February 7, 1919 to William and Ida Mae (Vogt) Lampert in Industry, KS.
Lorene was a longtime and dedicated member of Bethany United Methodist Church. She cared dearly for her family and was a talented...
Michael E. Powell
Oct 17, 2014
Powell, Michael E., 71, passed away Friday, October 17, 2014. He was born November 11, 1942 in Wichita, KS to Dale and Lorene (Bowlin) Powell. Michael was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a humble man who loved to tinker and care for animals. He was preceded in death by his parents. Michael is survived by...
Steven W. Witt
Oct 15, 2014
Witt, Steven W., 58, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2014. He was born August 28, 1956 in Norman, Oklahoma.
Steven worked at Boeing and recently retired from Spirit Aerosystems. He was known for being a hard worker and loving father to all. Steven’s ability to listen and provide good advice earned him many friends. He enjoyed fishing,...
Gene E. Cowing
Oct 9, 2014
Gene E. Cowing, age 85, of Derby, retired Boeing Company employee, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Thursday, October 9, 2014. Visitation 10 am to 5 pm Tuesday, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Graveside service 2 PM Wednesday, Hillcrest Cemetery, Derby. Gene is preceded in death by his parents, Ellery & Nancy Cowing; and his...
Margie Lewana Powell
Oct 9, 2014
Margie Lewana Powell, age 88, of Wichita, retired bookkeeper, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2014. Visitation 1-8 PM Sunday with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Graveside service 11 AM Monday, White Chapel Memorial Gardens, 1806 N. Oliver. Margie is preceded in death by her husband, Jack C. Powell; and her son, James Patrick Powell....
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