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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Angela Giulia Sanders

Angela Giulia Sanders

Jun 25, 2014

Sanders, Angela Giulia, 70, passed away at home, Wednesday, June 25, 2014. Funeral service 2 p.m. Monday, at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Angela was preceded in death by her parents Agostino and Amalia Menegoz, and brother, Giovanni Menegoz. Survived by husband Carl D. Sanders; children Diona, Robin (Dalonda) and Tyler; grandchildren Caleb, Hannah, and Ethan...

Gayle G. Koob

Gayle G. Koob

Jun 24, 2014

Koob, Gayle G., 40, registered nurse, loving wife, mother, sister, daughter, and friend, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2014. Rosary 7 p.m. Friday; funeral mass 1 p.m. Saturday, both at St. Mary Faith Center, 2300 E. Meadowlark, Derby. Gayle was preceded in death by her father, Richard Foster. Survived by husband Thomas Duane Koob; daughter Ashtyn Rose Koob; mother...

Katherine P. Mauk

Katherine P. Mauk

Jun 24, 2014

Mauk (Robinson, Smith), Katherine P., 89, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2014. She was born March 17, 1925 to Denzil and Pauline (Hartenbower) Smith in rural Mulvane, KS. After graduating from Douglass High School, she worked for SW Bell in Winfield, KS, where she met and fell in love with her first husband James Robert (Bob) Robinson. Later she...

Donna Lee Perisho

Donna Lee Perisho

Jun 24, 2014

Perisho, Donna Lee, 86, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2014. She was born December 7, 1927 to Russell and Helen (Bannon) Perisho in Augusta, KS. She was a lifelong resident of Butler County. Donna worked as a Register Nurse after graduating from nursing school at the age of 53. She was devoted to caring for people, including her parents...

Lula B. Medlin

Lula B. Medlin

Jun 22, 2014

Lula B. Medlin, 94, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2014. Graveside service will be held 10 A.M. on Thursday, June 26, at Littleton Cemetery, Mulvane, KS. Lula was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Medlin Jr.; parents and siblings. She is survived by her sons, Larry E. Medlin of Wichita and Lewis E. Medlin (Penny) of Derby; 6...

Elizabeth Anne Resha

Elizabeth Anne Resha

Jun 22, 2014

Elizabeth Anne Resha, born September 4, 1963, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2014. She graduated from Mountain Brooke High School, then from Wichita State University with honors (Cum Laude) in 2011. Elizabeth was a professional gardener and loved the change of seasons. She truly enjoyed the beach, was an excellent swimmer and was like a fish in water. Her...

Harry Robert Fitzpatrick

Harry Robert Fitzpatrick

Jun 21, 2014

Harry Robert Fitzpatrick, Jr. - was born on April 8, 1921, to Harry Robert Sr. and Jennie Marie Fitzpatrick of Newkirk, Oklahoma and passed away June 21, 2014 in Wichita, at the age of 93. Harry was the next to the youngest, and the last surviving, of seven children. His brothers, Robert, Leonard and Warren, and sisters, Elizabeth, Norma...

Jack P. Duprez

Jack P. Duprez

Jun 19, 2014

Jack P. Duprez, of Rose Hill, age 93, entrepreneur and retired Boeing Company employee, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2014. Visitation 1-8 PM Sunday with family receiving friends 4-6 PM, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Graveside service 10 AM Monday, Highland Cemetery, Winfield. Jack is preceded in death by his wife, Betty and 8 of his siblings....

Helen L. Liby

Helen L. Liby

Jun 14, 2014

Liby, Helen L. (Kline), passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at Westview Manor Nursing Home, Derby, KS. She was born to Jacob and Mabel (Jones) Kline of Delphos, KS. She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Lloyd Liby, Sr. Helen is survived by her daughter, Marguerite (Richard) Stover of Ivins, UT; son, Lloyd (Karen)...

Richard Wharry

Richard Wharry

Jun 13, 2014

Wharry, Richard “Rick” A., 61, loving father, son, and brother, passed away Friday, June 13, 2014. He was born July 31, 1952 in Wichita, KS. He worked as a truck driver and heavy equipment operator. Rick loved animals. He enjoyed breeding and racing thoroughbred, paint, and quarter horses. He also enjoyed breeding and racing greyhound dogs. He was a...

James A. Sweger

James A. Sweger

Jun 13, 2014

Sweger, James A., 76, passed away Friday, June 13, 2014. He was born January 24, 1938 to Jacob and Anna Mae (Coppenhaver) Sweger in Camp Hill, PA. He retired from the Air Force and the aircraft manufacturing industry. James was an avid bowler, golfer, and gambler. He was preceded in death by his wife, LaDonna Sweger; and brothers, Larry,...

Warren H. Cox

Warren H. Cox

Jun 12, 2014

Cox, Warren H. “Hank”, 84, rejoined the love of his life on Thursday, June 12, 2014. He was born February 23, 1930 to James and Jessie (Barnett) Cox in Wichita, KS. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 38 years, Norma Rae Cox; and brothers, J.D. Cox, Arthur Cox, and Dwayne Cox. Hank is survived by...

Robert Glen Brincefield

Robert Glen Brincefield

Jun 12, 2014

Brincefield, Robert G. “Bob Brint,” 84, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2014. Visitation 1-8 p.m. Sunday, at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral service 2 p.m. Monday, at Derby Church of the Nazarene, 840 N. Woodlawn. In 1961, he moved his family from Ft. Wayne, Indiana to live his dream as owner/manager of Brint’s Diner until...

Shawn Troy Wilson

Shawn Troy Wilson

Jun 11, 2014

Wilson, Shawn Troy, 44, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2014. He was born June 25, 1969 in Winfield, KS. Shawn worked at Spirit Aerosystems as an electrician. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Noble and Betty Wilson. Shawn is survived by his wife, Molly Harris-Wilson; children, Bradley Pool and Emily Harris-Cline; grandchildren, Roxie Mae Schulke and Shailynn...

Loree I. Lowry

Loree I. Lowry

Jun 10, 2014

Loree Irene Lowry, 82, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2014. Per her request, there will be no visitation. Funeral service 10 a.m. Friday, June 13, at Culbertson-Smith Motuary, 115 S. Seneca. Loree was preceded in death by husband Lloyd, two sisters, one brother and one grandson. Survived by son Eric and his wife Donna, four grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren....

Max Dewayne Anderson

Max Dewayne Anderson

Jun 8, 2014

Anderson, Max DeWayne, age 66, loving husband and father, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2014. He was born December 23, 1947 to Walt and Dorothy Mae (Farr) Anderson in Wichita, KS. Max served in the Army during Vietnam and spent time in Germany, Australia, and Vietnam. He retired from Learjet after 41 years of service as CNC Machinist. Max...

James Jobob Throckmorton

James Jobob Throckmorton

Jun 6, 2014

James "Joe" Throckmorton, 55, Boeing/Spirit Crane Operator, died Friday, June 6, 2014. Survivors include his wife, Sherril; mother, Norma Beat; daughters, Christa Throckmorton, Megan Throckmorton; son, Jason Kuhn; siblings, Mike Throckmorton, Pat Throckmorton, Miranda Rohlin; all of Wichita; grandchildren, Destiny, Shay, Cally, Jessie, James, Waylon, Jared, Sydnee. He is preceded in death by his father William and brother Mark....

David F. Pritchett

David F. Pritchett

Jun 5, 2014

David F. Pritchett, 65, died June 5, 2014. He is preceded in death by his daughters, Davina and Denise. Survivors: mother, Nancy Perry; children, Jeanette Pritchett, Tammy Phillips, Laverne Phillips, David Pritchett, Conrad Sweetwater, Summer Pritchett. Viewing: 2-8pm Sunday, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Rosary: 9:30am Monday, June 9, 2014 with Funeral Mass at 10:00am at Church of the...

Everett Dean Weakley

Everett Dean Weakley

Jun 2, 2014

Everett Dean Weakley, Sr., 82, self-employed high pressure washer, died Monday, June 2, 2014. He is preceded in death by his parents and 3 sisters. Survivors: wife Doris; children, Diana Weakley, Everett Dean Weakley, Jr. (Kim), Jim Weakley (Annette), Cheryl Shive (Gavin), Melissa Baker (Matthew), Michelle Calvert (Andrew); sister, Kay Feyh of Cheyenne Wells, CO; brother, Elvin Weakley (Thelma)...

Zachary Thomas Turkle

Zachary Thomas Turkle

May 31, 2014

Turkle, Zachary Thomas, 19, passed into the arms of Jesus, Saturday, May 31, 2014. Funeral service 10 a.m. Thursday, June 5, at Antioch Christian Church, 3741 W. 15th St. Zachary is survived by his parents, Tom and Sue Turkle, and other relatives Kris Turkle and Steve and Phyllis Turkle, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Memorials...

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