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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Gary V. Fortner

Gary V. Fortner

May 23, 2014

Gary Fortner, 53, former aircraft sheet metal mechanic, died May 23, 2014. Gary is survived by his son, Benjamin; brother, Robert and wife Lori of Tulsa; nephews, Nathan and Aaron. His parents, William and Betty Lou Fortner precede him in death. Memorial service: 1pm, Wednesday, May 28, 2014, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby.

Evelyn Fullmer

Evelyn Fullmer

May 22, 2014

Evelyn Fullmer, age 97, of Derby, homemaker, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2014 at Westview Manor in Derby. She was born February 7, 1917 in Hillsboro, KS to Ben C. and Eva (Foth) Janzen. She married Virgil Arnold Fullmer June 8, 1941 at Hillsboro. Evelyn is preceded in death by her husband and 5 brothers. Survivors include her daughters...

Elizabeth Ann Pearson

Elizabeth Ann Pearson

May 19, 2014

Elizabeth “Liz” Ann Pearson, 47, former Gorilla Sanctuary project manager, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2014. Liz is survived by her parents, Jack & Bernice Pearson, of Wichita; and a sister, Kathy Boyle (Martin), of New Zealand. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at 2pm at Tanganyika Wildlife Park, 183rd St North...

Donald R. Streeter

Donald R. Streeter

May 18, 2014

Donald Robert Streeter, 77, loving husband, father and friend went to be with the Lord on May 18, 2014. Don was born Sept. 26, 1936, in Dodge City, and married his beloved wife Joan R. Streeter, Sept. 28, 1978. Don retired from the Wichita Eagle. Funeral 10 a.m. Friday, May 23, 2014, at Praise Assembly, 1125 S. Rock Road,...

Jerrald Wayne Boden

Jerrald Wayne Boden

May 16, 2014

Jerrald “Jerry” Boden 61, left this earthly kingdom to live in the heavenly kingdom with his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, May 16, 2014. Visitation Tuesday 1-8pm, family greet 5-7pm at Smith Mortuary, Derby. Funeral 10am Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at Mulvane United Methodist Church, 107 S. Central Ave, Mulvane. He is survived by his parents, Jack...

Lavern Hymer

Lavern Hymer

May 14, 2014

Lavern Hymer, 78, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband; Ray, Sr. and son, Ray, Jr.

Survivors: Son; Roger Hymer, Denver, CO., daughter; Cheryl Brisco, Wichita, KS., Pam Hymer, Wichita, KS. 4 grandchildren.

Doris I. Wills

Doris I. Wills

May 14, 2014

Wills, Doris I., 86, passed peacefully Wednesday, May 14, 2014. She was a member of Friendship Force, the Cruiser Class at Grace Presbyterian Church and the Assistance League. Doris was preceded in death by her husband, George Wills; son, David Wills; and siblings, Gerald, Clair, Lela, and Kenneth. She is survived by her children, Lynn (Paul) Merkel, Susan (Mark)...

Ella Marie Church

Ella Marie Church

May 13, 2014

Ella Marie Church, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother died Tuesday evening, May 13, 2014 at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice Center In-Patient Unit,Via Christi Hospital St. Francis in Wichita, Kansas at the age of 73.

Ella Marie was born the fourth daughter of Raymond J Lohrding and Laura (Deewall) Lohrding on Saturday, August 24, 1940 in...

Loyal G Kaup

Loyal G Kaup

May 12, 2014

Loyal G. Kaup, 84, passed away Monday, May 12, 2014. Visitation 1-8 pm Friday, with family present 5-7, at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral service 2 pm Saturday, at Cross Way Church, 421 N. Westview Dr., Derby. Loyal was preceded in death by his parents, wife Donna, and siblings Irene Trexler, Everett Kaup, and Lois...

Mary Rose Roark

Mary Rose Roark

May 10, 2014

Roark, Mary Rose, 82, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2014. She was born January 22, 1932 to Wilbur Emery and Josie Bell (Martin) Bowman in Cleveland, OK. Mary supported the effort during WWII by working in a factory. She was very creative and had an eye for aesthetics. Mary is survived by her nieces and nephews, Larry Mosher, Joanne...

Mark Edgar Ellis

Mark Edgar Ellis

May 7, 2014

Mark Edgar Ellis, of Derby, age 59, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014. Memorial Service 2 PM Saturday, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Mark is preceded in death by his parents, Orlin & Ernestine; and a sister, Carley Wells. Survivors: wife, Brenda; children, Larry Bower, Lori Sinor (Marty), Michelle Ellis (Ashley), Marshall Ellis (Jill); brothers, Craig and...

William G. And Pearle H. Meeker

William G. And Pearle H. Meeker

May 7, 2014

William G. “Bill” and Pearle H. Meeker. A joint graveside remembrance for Bill and Pearle Meeker will be held at 10AM on June 3, 2014 at the Belle Plaine Cemetery, Belle Plaine, Kansas. Military honors will be rendered in recognition of Bill’s World War II service. William was born February 21, 1918 to Ione and Maybelle Meeker of Belle...

Edwin Charles Bulstrode

Edwin Charles Bulstrode

May 6, 2014

Eddie Bulstrode III, 26, formerly of Mulvane, died Tuesday, May 6, 2014 in Enid, Oklahoma. He was an Oilfield Cable Technician and Kansas Army National Guard Sgt. Survivors: wife, Tambra; niece and nephews, Dallis, Andiee, and Quinn; parents, Monette and Edwin Bulstrode, Jr; sister, Lila Marler. Celebration of Life Service: 2pm Monday, May 12, 2014, The Ark Church, 5501...

Deborah Anne Marlow

Deborah Anne Marlow

May 5, 2014

Deborah “Debbie” Marlow, 46,Social Worker and sorority sister of Eta Rho, Epsilon Sigma Alpha died Monday, May 5, 2014. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Ashley Hankins. Survivors: daughter, Maria Haynes (Robert), Savannah Hankins; parents, Charlie and Sherry Marlow; brothers, Alan Marlow (Carolyn) and Brian Marlow; grandchildren, Valencia and Kateri Haynes and Veronica Hankins; nieces and nephews,...

Kimberly Ellen Qualheim

Kimberly Ellen Qualheim

May 5, 2014

Kimberly E. Qualheim, of Mulvane, age 53, Registered Nurse, passed away Monday, May 5, 2014. Memorial Service 10 AM Friday, May 9, Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 503 Louis Blvd., Mulvane. Kimberly is preceded in death by her grandparents, Laurence & Nellie Hagbom, and nephew, Erik Hagbom. Survivors: husband, Michael; daughter, Morgan, Mulvane; parents, Donald & Jean Hagbom, Peck; brother,...

Bobby Dean Carr

Bobby Dean Carr

May 4, 2014

Bobby Dean “Robert” Carr, 85, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2014. Visitation 1-8 p.m. Friday (family present 5-7 p.m.) at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral service 10 a.m. Saturday, at Mount Vernon United Methodist Church, 5701 E. Mt. Vernon, Wichita. Bob was a retired managing partner of Regier, Carr, & Monroe CPA, past president of...

John Martin Meyer

John Martin Meyer

May 3, 2014

John Meyer, 87, WWII Marine Veteran and retired Boeing crane operator of 38yrs. passed away May 3, 2014. John was awarded the Silver Star and received a Purple Heart for his distinguished service on Iwo Jima. Visitation Tuesday 1-8pm; family present 6-8pm, with Funeral 10am. Wednesday, May 7, both at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca, Wichita. Burial to follow...

Darlene J. Clawson

Darlene J. Clawson

May 2, 2014

Clawson, Darlene J. (Delano), 84, passed away Friday, May 2, 2014. She was born February 11, 1930 to John Chance and Eula Lee (Sledge) Delano in Eva, OK. Darlene loved her church and was a member of St. Mary’s Alter Society and enjoyed playing bridge, sewing, gardening, baking, traveling, and writing memory books. She loved music and taught her...

Freda Bolyard

Freda Bolyard

May 1, 2014

Bolyard, Freda M., 91 homemaker passed away May 1, 2014. Freda was a volunteer for St. Joseph Hospital for over 20 years. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Robert Bolyard; son, David Bolyard; grandson Rob Pulley; one brother, four sisters. Survived by daughters; Dayle (Jack) Pulley, JoAnne McAdam; granddaughter, Megan Dewey, 9 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren. Graveside...

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