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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Eldora Mae Hyde-Triebel

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....

Joseph Lara

Joseph Lara

Oct 8, 2014

Joseph Lara was born in Dodge City on July 4, 1930 and peacefully entered into rest on October 8, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ida Lara; their four children, Anita Marie Lara, Christina Lara, Cecelia (Mick) Cayless, all of Wichita and Jeffery (Mickie) Lara of Edmond, OK. He was deeply loved by his 9...

Robert J. Oringderff

Robert J. Oringderff

Oct 8, 2014

Robert Junior “Bob” Oringderff, went to be with our Lord on Oct 8, 2014. He was born in Enid OK on Dec 23, 1923, the son of Robert & Laticia (Lettie) Oringderff. The family moved to Dacoma, OK when he was 9 years old, where he graduated from high school in 1941. He was working in Washington state, in...

Charlene Sudderth

Charlene Sudderth

Oct 8, 2014

Charlene Sudderth, age 84, of Haysville, retired Wesley Medical Center employee, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2014. Visitation 1-8 pm Sunday with family receiving friends 5-7 pm. Funeral service 2 pm Monday, October 13th, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Interment will follow at Lakeview Cemetery, Wichita. Charlene is preceded in death by her husband, Jack W. Sudderth,...

Gloria Jean Wooten

Gloria Jean Wooten

Oct 7, 2014

Gloria Jean Wooten, age 73, beloved homemaker, former school bus driver and volunteer librarian for Midwest Historical Genealogical Society, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2014. No visitation. Memorial service 1 pm Saturday, October 25th, Parkview Southern Baptist Church, 3430 S. Meridian, Wichita. Gloria is preceded in death by her father, William Stark; and a sister, Shirley Rader. Survivors include...

Mary June Coffey

Mary June Coffey

Oct 6, 2014

Augusta – Coffey Mary June, age 79, passed away Monday, October 6, 2014. June was born June 14, 1935 in Hammand, MO, the daughter of Fred and Mae (Wallace) Johnson. Visitation 1-8 PM Friday, October, 10, 2014 at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral service 2 PM, Saturday, at Smith Mortuary. June is preceded in death by...

Roger Newman

Roger Newman

Oct 5, 2014

Roger Newman, 54, Driver for Beaver Express, died Sunday, October 5, 2014. He is preceded in death by his father, Bruce Curtis. Survivors include his wife, Kathy (Henning) Newman; sons, Tyler and Evan Newman; mother, Opal Curtis; father, Carroll Lee Newman; brothers, Charlie, Larry and David; sisters, Sharon, Delores, Lisa and Heather. A Celebration of Life Service for Roger...

Larry Frank Delanty

Larry Frank Delanty

Oct 5, 2014

Larry Frank DeLanty, age 79, of Derby, retired Wesley Medical Center employee and former Diesel Equipment employee, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2014. Memorial service 10 AM Saturday, October 11th, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Larry is preceded in death by his parents, Frank & Vesta DeLanty; and sister, Judy Bell. Survivors: wife, De; sons, Terry (Janet),...

Josephine L. Waugh

Josephine L. Waugh

Oct 4, 2014

Waugh, Josephine L. 96, formerly of Shell Knob, MO passed away Saturday, October 4, 2014. She was born July 16, 1918 in Missouri. She was preceded in death by her husband, Duane Waugh. Josephine is survived by her daughters, Karen (Jerry) Cain, Pat (David) Palmer, Charlene (Bill) Stillwell, and Jeannette (Garth) Baum; 9 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great...

John Abraham Abasolo

John Abraham Abasolo

Oct 3, 2014

John Abraham Abasolo, Jr., 49, passed away Friday, October 3, 2014. He was born September 21, 1965 to John Abraham and Mary Inez (Triana) Abasolo in Wichita, KS. John worked as a sewing machine mechanic. He was preceded in death by his parents; and nephew, Marcel Ingram. Survivors: sisters, Cecilia (Earl) Murray and Margaret Heiar; brothers, Mike (Vera) Abasolo...

Alice Marie Olmstead

Alice Marie Olmstead

Oct 3, 2014

Alice “Cookie” Olmstead, 67, died Friday, October 3, 2014 in Wichita. Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 13, 2014 at Smith Mortuary Chapel, 1415 N Rock Rd, Derby. Visitation 1-8 Sunday at the mortuary. She was born January 1, 1947 to Ples and Vesta Cox. Survivors: husband, Wayne D. Olmstead; children, Kay Olmstead, Angela Williams (Jim), Carrie...

Irma Ruth Gates

Irma Ruth Gates

Oct 2, 2014

Derby – Gates, Irma Ruth 94, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2014. She was born July 27, 1920 to William T. and Eunice M. (Boatright) Davis in Stratford, OK. On March 8, 1942 Ruth married Quinten Gates in Mangum, OK. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and a sister Billy Jo Davis. She is survived by...

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