Craig Hughes
Dec 20, 2024
Goddard - Hughes, Craig Allen
65, went to meet his Savior on Friday, December 20th, 2024. He was born June 18th, 1959 to J.D. Hughes and Venita Bell Hughes in Wichita, Kansas.
Craig loved gardening, tending to his flowers and ceramics. He worked for the Wichita Park Board, tending to the many flower...
Robert Guy Hall
Dec 20, 2024
Robert G. “Bob” Hall, age 90, passed away December 20, 2024. He was born January 12, 1934 to Alex and Gladys (Truex) Hall in Wichita, Kansas.
Bob graduated from Wichita East High School and attended Wichita University. Bob married Barbara Ellen Hopper on September 11, 1954 in Wichita. He worked for the Coleman Company and...
Carolyn J. Rausch
Dec 20, 2024
Derby - Rausch, Carolyn Julia
87, born in St. Louis, Missouri on May 23, 1937 passed away Friday, December 20, 2024 with her daughter and grandson, Rinae and Anthony Myers by her side. She will join her husband, Walter Joseph Rausch; father and mother, Joseph and Adriana McTaggart; sister, Rose Barton; brother, Norman McTaggart; daughter,...
Donna Durbin
Dec 18, 2024
We are deeply sad to announce the passing of Donna Jacqueline Durbin. Donna was the beloved wife of Clayton Durbin, mother of Kathleen (David) Greger, David Durbin, Daniel Durbin and Sharon (Henry) Durbin, grandmother of nine and great grandmother of eight. She was born February 28, 1938, and passed away on December 18, 2024. Donna lived her early years...
Oraleen Elizabeth Urban
Dec 18, 2024
Oraleen Urban passed away on December 18, 2024 at the age of 95. She was born the daughter of Ora John and Mary Elizabeth (Larsen) Merritt on June 30, 1929 at her grandparent's home in Caldwell, Kansas and grew up in rural Grant County, Oklahoma. Oraleen was a 1947 graduate of Caldwell High School and went on to graduate...
Elsie Cooper
Dec 17, 2024
Elsie Marie Morgan Cooper was born February 17, 1933, in rural Missouri, the youngest of four children born to Samuel, a carpenter, and Melissa, a homemaker. She was nicknamed “Mutt” by her family. While in high school, she went to the bank and acquired a loan to purchase some cows so she could make money by selling the milk....
Susan Ann Bough
Dec 17, 2024
Susan Ann Bjostad - Bough. Born July, 18th, 1964 to Donald and Erline Bjostad in Wichita, KS.
Susan met the love of her life Donald (Big Donald) in 1984 and was married February 5th 2002. Susan wore many hats in her life but her proudest hats were labeled momma and Nana. She loved fiercely and...
James R. Middendorp
Dec 17, 2024
James Middendorp, 73, unexpectedly passed away on December 17, 2024. Jim (Jimmy, Big Jim, Fuzzy) called several places home during his life, including Michigan, Virginia, and Costa Rica. He was known for his dedication to his work in law enforcement and the security sector, where he made a lasting impact.
Jim honorably served his country...
Felisa Woods
Dec 17, 2024
Woods, Felisa, 69, passed away Tuesday, December 17th, 2024. She was born December 10th, 1955 to Clarance and Lois Chrisman in Wichita, Kansas.
Preceded in death by her parents and sister, Mary Chrisman. Survivors include her husband, Barney; children, Toni (Kevin) Nedeau, Adam (Kim) Hook, CJ (Kris) Hook, Ben (Jess) Fortner, Dani (Josh) Wagoner; brothers,...
Sheri Jean Sherfield
Dec 16, 2024
Sheri Jean Sherfield, of Mulvane, died unexpectedly on Monday, December 16, 2024, at the age of 64. She was born April 23, 1960 in Wichita, KS, to the late Johnie Sherfield and Janice (Kirk) Baca. Sheri was the 2nd oldest of five children and grew up in Mulvane.
Sheri dedicated her life to serving those...
Robert M. Rhodes
Dec 15, 2024
Robert Michael Rhodes, born on October 2, 1972, passed away on December 15, 2024, at the age of 52.
Robert was the beloved son of Bill and Rose Rhodes and a cherished brother of his sister, Lisa Shaw. He was a devoted father to his two children, son Avery Rhodes and daughter Aubrey Rhodes, who were the...
Judy L. Caskey
Dec 15, 2024
Caskey, Judy L., 74, passed away Sunday, December 15th, 2024. She was born April 21st, 1950 to Lloyd and Lois Chipman in Fowler, Kansas.
Preceded in death by her parents; sister, Jean McDaniel and brother, Billy Chipman. Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Robert "Toby"; daughter, Erin Laughlin and sister, Barbara Williams.
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Jeffrey Lynn Wilson
Dec 15, 2024
Haysville - Wilson, Jeffrey Lynn
61, passed away Sunday, December 15th, 2024. He was born May 28th, 1963 in Abilene, Kansas.
Jeff was the youngest of their 3 children. He loved spending time with his older brother Rick tinkering on a project (one of the many) when he would come spend the weekend...
Mary Ellen Jones
Dec 15, 2024
Our Mother, Mary Ellen, passed away Sunday, December 15, at home, surrounded by loved ones.
Mary Ellen resided in Amber Ridge Community in Derby, KS, and was born in Maple City, KS on April 27, 1929. She was the daughter of Ben Ray and Margaret (Hoback) Thomas.
Mary Ellen graduated from...
Arvada Ruhter
Dec 14, 2024
Arvada M. Ruhter, 91, passed away December 14, 2024 in Derby, Ks.
Born in Jasper, Missouri to Emmett C. and Margaret H. Nett (Oeltjenbruns) on August 4, 1933.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 62 yrs, Arnold Ruhter, both parents, sister Norma Jean Heisten, brother in law, Frederick Heisten, and brother, Charles...
John Patrick Unger
Dec 14, 2024
John Patrick Unger passed away on December 14, 2024 at Azria Health, Wichita, Kansas. John was born March 17, 1937 in Ottawa, Kansas to John Earnest Unger and Alice Amelia (Godfrey) Unger. After the passing of his father, his mother remarried sometime later to William McKinley Miller, who became beloved “Dad” to John, his brother, and two sisters. On...
George D Reynolds
Dec 14, 2024
George Reynolds was born on May 28, 1930, to Elmer and Gladys (Teater) Reynolds at their home on Kansas Avenue in Little River, Kansas. He was the youngest of ten children.
George met his future wife Betty in a bookkeeping class at Eldorado High School where they quickly became friends. Betty babysat Homer Reynolds’ children,...
Otis E. Knabe
Dec 14, 2024
Otis Eugene Knabe, 73, went to be with his Lord & Savior, Saturday, December 14, 2024. He was born November 17, 1951 to Paul and Izora Knabe in Emporia, Kansas.
Otis served honorably in the U.S. Navy as a nuclear power machinist mate. Later he graduated from WSU with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, preparing him for...
Eva M Rey
Dec 13, 2024
Eva M Rey, 90 died Friday, December 13th , 2024. She was born on August 9th , 1934 to Fred and Elsie Harper in Benton County, Arkansas.
Eva overcame many challenges in her life. She overcame poverty in early childhood by cleaning houses at the age of nine; she saved her money, ran away, and...
Gail L. Futhey
Dec 12, 2024
Gail L. Futhey, age 73, farmer, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024. Visitation 1-8 pm Thursday, December 19, with family receiving friends 5-7 pm, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral service 10 am Friday, December 20, Rose Hill United Methodist Church, 19551 SW Butler Rd., Rose Hill. Gail is preceded in death by his parents, Marshall and...
