William Schmidt
Aug 21, 2013
William Charles “Bill” Schmidt, 37, Spirit Aerosystems sheet metal mechanic, went to his eternal home Wednesday, August 21, 2013. He was born August 24, 1975 to William W. and Elaine (Letellier) Schmidt. He was preceded in death by his father. Survived by his mother, children Brittany (Hamilton) Hayes, Johathan Schmidt, and Jacey Schmidt; siblings Lance, Michelle, and Richard, as...
Diana Lynn Ingram
Aug 21, 2013
Diana L. Ingram, age 55, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2013. Private family services will be held in Mountain Grove, MO. Diana is preceded in death by her father and step-mother, Marion and Linda Smart. She is survived by her mother and step-father, Marie and Joe Palkowitsh of Wichita, KS; four children; siblings, Kenneth (Alice) Smart of Mountian Grove,...
Kenneth () Ferguson
Aug 21, 2013
Ferguson, Kenneth “Kenny,” 76, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2013. Memorial service 2 pm Wednesday, August 28, at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Preceded in death by his parents, Sidney and Sara Ferguson; siblings Clair Ferguson, Lela Kauffman, and Gerald Ferguson. Survived by sister Doris Wills of Wichita; brothers Philip Ferguson of Parker, Colo., Cecil Ferguson...
Lewis R. Falconburg
Aug 21, 2013
Lewis R. Falconburg, Sr., passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2013. Visitation 1-8pm Monday, August 26th, 2013 with family receiving friends 6-8pm, Smith Mortuary, 7031 S. Broadway, Haysville. Funeral service 10am Tuesday, August 27th, 2013, Seventh Day Adventist, 820 W. 27th St., Wichita. Lewis is preceded in death by his parents, Ira and Carrie Falconburg; wife, Juanita Falconburg; son, Paul...
Gladys Irene Piggott
Aug 19, 2013
Gladys Irene (Zerkle)Piggott, 103, passed away Monday, August 19. 2013. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia (Piggott) Mayhill and son, Jack Piggott, both of Wichita; 5 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. Her husband Verne and parents, Fred Zerkle and Alice Zerkle precede her in death. No visitation. Funeral service: 11am Friday, August 23, 2013, Central Avenue United Methodist Church, 4920...
Artie L. Dillon
Aug 19, 2013
Artie Dillon, The Gentle Giant, dies at 76. Artie passed away on August 19, 2013, after a long battle with cancer. Brother of Virgil Dillon, husband of Conne Dillon, father of Tyler Dillon, grandfather of Ariel and Emma Dillon. One of his best friends was his brother-in-law, John Spies, and his family Sherre, Rhonda and Stacey. We want recognize...
Lorena Mae Allen
Aug 18, 2013
Lorena Mae Allen, age 86, went to be with the Lord Sunday, August 18th, 2013. Visitation 1-8pm Thursday; funeral service 10am Friday, both at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Carrie Arnold; husband, Ray Dean Allen; daughter, Valerie Allen; grandsons, Kevin and Brent Burnam, Ronnie Baker; great-grandsons, Cory...
Kathryn G. Freed
Aug 17, 2013
Kathryn G. “Kathy" Freed, age 77, formerly of Wichita, retired Mayberry school teacher; secretary, First Church of the Brethren; and administrative assistant, Interfaith Ministries, died Saturday, August 17, 2013. Visitation 6-9PM Thursday, First Church of the Brethren, 1107 Jefferson, Wichita. Memorial service 3PM Sunday, McPherson Church of the Brethren, 200 N Carrie. Kathy is preceded in death by her...
Christel M.G. Selcer
Aug 17, 2013
Christel Selcer, age 76, realtor, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2013. Funeral service 2 PM, Wednesday, August 21, 2013, with family receiving friends at 1 PM, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd, Derby. Interment will follow at El Paso Cemetery, Derby. Christel was born in Germany and traveled the world with her husband and children during his military career....
Mary Ellen Bell
Aug 11, 2013
Mary Ellen Bell, of Haysville, age 88, retired home health care provider, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2013. Visitation 1-8 PM Friday, August 16th, with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, Smith Mortuary, 7031 S. Broadway, Haysville. Funeral service 10 AM Saturday, August 17, 2013, Westside Freewill Baptist Church, 3310 W. MacArthur, Wichita. Interment will follow at Waco Cemetery. Mary...
Juan Amaya
Aug 10, 2013
Amaya, Juan, 74, passed away at home Saturday, August 10, 2013. Visitation 1-8 p.m. Tuesday at Smith Mortuary, 7031 S. Broadway, Haysville. Funeral service 10 a.m. Wednesday, at Iglesia Todas Las Naciones, 421 S. Tyler. Survived by wife, Amanda Reyes-Cruz; children Miguel Amaya, Reyna Granados, Idalia Flores, Juan J. Amaya, Lorena Ordonez, Nataly Rojas, Josser Reyes; brothers Tomas Amaya...
Laura P. Petre
Aug 9, 2013
Laura P. (Larsen) Petre, age 79, passed away August 9, 2013. No visitation. Funeral service 2pm Tuesday at Smith Mortuary, Derby. Born November 29, 1933 in Buffalo Center, IA. She was preceded in death by her adoptive parents, Axel and Frances Larsen of Ottumwa, IA. Surviving is her husband, Richard Petre of Derby; daughters, Lynn Swift of Lynchburg, VA...
Marvin E. Harlan
Aug 8, 2013
Marvin E. Harlan, Jr., age 79, retired scientific engineer for Boeing, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2013. Visitation 1-8pm Sunday at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Graveside service 2pm Monday, August 12th, 2013 at Mulvane Cemetery, Mulvane. Marvin is preceded in death by his parents, Marvin, Sr. and Grace Harlan; wife, Rosie Harlan. He is survived by...
Fred Trautman
Aug 7, 2013
DERBY – Trautman, Fred Jr., age 51, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents Fred and Joan Trautman of Derby. Fred is survived by his children Cody, Kylie and Kelby Trautman; grandchildren, Presten Trautman, Kohen and Kalli Wildin; and his beloved dog Sparky. Memorial service 10 a.m. Thursday, Woodlawn United Methodist Church,...
Ernest Clifford Bryan
Aug 7, 2013
Ernest C. Bryan, 83, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2013. Visitation 2-5 p.m. Sunday, at Smith Mortuary, 7031 S. Broadway, Haysville. Funeral service 10 a.m. Monday, Haysville First Baptist Church, 125 S. Delos, where he was a longtime member. Ernie was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, who loved music, hunting, fishing, and golfing. Preceded in death by his...
Clarice Smith
Aug 6, 2013
Clarice M. Smith, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2013, after a brief illness at 89 years young. Visitation 1-8pm Friday, August 9th, 2013, with family present 6-8pm at Smith Mortuary, Derby. Graveside service 1pm Saturday, August 10th, 2013 at Oakwood Cemetery in Parsons, KS. Clarice is preceded in death by her parents, George and Serena Copeland; first husband, Merle...
John Robert Cooper
Aug 6, 2013
Cooper, John Robert, 81, passed away Tuesday, August 6 at St. Francis Hospital. He was born April 21, 1932, in Granby, Missouri to Everett and Mona (Cole) Cooper. After graduating from Granby High School, John served his country in the Korean War as a communications specialist. Upon returning to the United States, he worked for Boeing for a couple...
Loretta Strode
Aug 5, 2013
Loretta Strode, age 91, passed away August 5, 2013. Visitation 1-5pm Thursday, August 8, 2013, at Smith Mortuary, Derby. Rosary 7pm Thursday, August 8, 2013, Funeral Mass 10am Friday, August 9, 2013, both at St. Michael Catholic Church, 525 E. Main St., Mulvane, where she was a founding member. Loretta is preceded in death by her parents, Herman and...
Gary Ray Engels
Aug 5, 2013
Engels, Gary R., 61, former Campus High teacher and coach, passed away Monday, August 5, 2013. Visitation 1-8 Thursday (family present 6-8 p.m.), at Smith Mortuary, 7031 S. Broadway, Haysville. Funeral service 10a.m. Friday, at First Baptist Church of Haysville, 125 S. Delos. Preceded in death by son Jacob Engels, father Robert Engels, and step-father Joe Wiggans. Survived by...
Bonnie June Waymire
Aug 4, 2013
Bonnie J. Waymire, 73, retired Villa Maria housekeeper, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2013. Visitation 1-8 pm (family present 4-7), today; funeral service 10 a.m. Thursday, both at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Bonnie was married to Ron Waymire for many years. Preceded in death by son Kris Waymire. Survived by children Kim (Dan) Martin, Kipp...
