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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Laveta Rae Sterrett

Laveta Rae Sterrett

Nov 14, 2024

LaVeta Rae Stuckey, 83, also known as “Sis” and eventually “Mom,” arrived in this world as the daughter of Roy A. and Loretta M. Stuckey on July 17, 1941 on a farm near Harper, Kansas.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Lynn Sterrett. She is survived by her brother, Mervyn...

Linda L Winn

Linda L Winn

Nov 14, 2024

Winn, Linda Lorraine, 77, passed away Thursday, November 14th, 2024. She was born March 1st, 1947 to John and Magdalene Wilcox, in San Francisco, California.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Don Wilcox and nephew, Jeremy Schmaling. Survivors include her husband, of 59 years, Robert; children, Allison (Jeremy) Wharton, Ryan Winn, Todd...

Vicki Sue Lehrman

Vicki Sue Lehrman

Nov 14, 2024

Wichita - Lehrman, Vicki Sue 73, died Thursday, November 14th, 2024. She was born May 4th, 1951 in Newton, KS to Victor and Ruby (Warner) Klassen, the fourth of five sisters—Barbara Oliver, Janet Barnes, Vivian Hultgren and Georgia Klassen—all of whom preceded her in death. She also had three step-siblings—Debbie Burgess, Charles Little and Robert Little—and one half-sister, Melinda...

Martin Wilkes

Martin Wilkes

Nov 13, 2024

Martin Dean Wilkes, 67, passed away on November 13th, 2024, in Haysville, KS due to injuries received in a tragic farming accident. Martin was born to Donald & Geneva Wilkes on July 21st, 1957 in Neodesha, KS. He married Grace “Susie” Vanderhoof, the love of his life, on June 25th, 1983.

Martin spent 30 years...

Connie S. Capistrant

Connie S. Capistrant

Nov 13, 2024

Capistrant, Connie Sue, 80, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 13th, 2024. She was born February 28th, 1944 to Duane A. Robinson and Eunice M. Robinson in San Bernardino, California.

A thrifty homemaker and volunteer, Connie is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Joseph Capistrant; son, William H. Mayhugh; daughter, Brandy L. Lea and step-son,...

James Warren

James Warren

Nov 13, 2024

James (Jim) W. Warren, 61, of Peck, Kansas, passed away at home on November 13, 2024.

Born on September 10, 1963, at Ramey Air Force Base in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, Jim was the cherished son of Larry J. Warren and Nancy J. (Chase) Warren.

Jim spent nearly his entire life in Kansas, where...

Eric Scott Patee

Eric Scott Patee

Nov 9, 2024

Mr. Eric Scott Patee, aged 44, regrettably passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024 in Cedar Vale Ks . Born on May 1, 1980, in Minneola, Kansas, he was the beloved son of Pete Burghart and Dianna Jones.

Eric highly valued spending quality time with his family and sons. He had a profound passion for...

Roger Keith Morgan

Roger Keith Morgan

Nov 8, 2024

Roger K. Morgan, 77, passed away Friday, November 8, 2024.

Roger was a caring and devoted Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Brother, Uncle and Friend.

He will be dearly missed by many.

Roger is survived by his wife Aleta Schwartz; Sons, Timothy Morgan, Anthony Morgan; Daughters, Traci Morgan, Yvonne Allen; Sister,...

Janet Renee Jensen

Janet Renee Jensen

Nov 7, 2024

Wichita – Janet R. Jensen,

66, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, November 7th, 2024. She was born February 6th, 1958 to John Cox Jr. and Evelyn Joan Cox (Knight) in Fredonia, Kansas.

Janet married Scott Jensen on February 15th, 2002 in Wichita. Janet graduated from Wichita High School South in...

Robert Dean Cochran

Robert Dean Cochran

Nov 4, 2024

Robert “Bob” Dean Cochran, 72, of Wichita, KS passed away on November 4, 2024.

Bob was born on June 6, 1952 to Lloyd Grant Cochran and Irene Eunice Cochran in Denver, Colorado. Bob lived for significant periods of his life in New Orleans and Colorado Springs in addition to calling Wichita home. He was preceded...

Ralph S. Noland

Ralph S. Noland

Nov 1, 2024

Noland, Ralph Stanley, 94, passed away Friday, November 1st, 2024. He was born June 7th, 1930 to William and Vada Noland, in Cushing, Oklahoma.

Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Donna; brothers, Kelly and Glenn; sisters, Willella and Hazel.

Survivors include his sister, Ruby Nell Osborn; children, Michael (Pam) Noland and Teresa...

Matthew David Abrams

Matthew David Abrams

Oct 31, 2024

Abrams, Matthew David, 46, passed away Thursday, October 31st, 2024. He was born October 6th, 1978 to Dennis and Elizabeth Abrams, in Warwick, Rhode Island.

Matthew graduated Derby High School in 1997 then went on to be in the United States Marine Reserves from 1997 to 2002. He also graduated from the University of Phoenix...

Don William Mason

Don William Mason

Oct 31, 2024

Don William Mason, age 65 years, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024. Funeral service 2:00 pm Thursday, November 7, 2024, Greenwood Cemetery Chapel. Don was born March 29, 1959, in Wichita, KS, to Darrell W. and Mary Alice (Zimmerman) Mason. They preceded him in death. In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by his brother,...

Thomas P. Huston

Thomas P. Huston

Oct 31, 2024

Huston, Thomas Page, 78, passed away Thursday, October 31st, 2024. He was born January 16th, 1946 to William and Mildred Huston, in Wichita, Kansas.

Tom was a loving Father, brother, uncle and man to everyone he came in contact with. He made fast friends with anyone who he meet. He was a volunteer at st....

Tricia Diane (Turner) Brown

Tricia Diane (Turner) Brown

Oct 31, 2024

Tricia Diane Brown, 51, of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, passed away on October 31, 2024, at Northwest Medical Center in Springdale, Arkansas. Born on September 22, 1973, she was the daughter of the late Larry Dean Turner and Lilly Sue Humbolt Turner. On July 19, 2001, Tricia married Thomas Edward Brown in Rogers, Arkansas. She had been a resident of...

Thomas Brosius

Thomas Brosius

Oct 29, 2024

Thomas (Tom) Bradford Brosius

May 24, 1943 – October 29, 2024

Derby, Kansas – Thomas (Tom) Bradford Brosius, aged 81, passed away on Tuesday October 29, 2024. Preceded by parents, James and Mary Brosius. Survived by his wife, Rhonda, daughters Ashlee (Ben) Wire and Kim (Ron) Stocking, and son Stephen (Selena) Brosius. Siblings Linda Quinn,...

Perry L. Martin

Perry L. Martin

Oct 27, 2024

Martin, Perry L., 65, passed away Sunday, October 27th, 2024. He was born January 7th, 1959 to Ernest and Wordna Martin, in Bakersville, CA.

Preceded in death by his parents and brother. Survivors include his wife, Christy; honorary parents Mary and Mike Lasiter, children, Mary, Elizabeth, Joshua Martin, Lathena Vogel, Tahlo & Marie Moore, William...

Bessie Evelyn Smith

Bessie Evelyn Smith

Oct 27, 2024

Allen, Bessie, 92, passed away Sunday, October 27th, 2024. She was born April 12th, 1932 to Ernest and Ruby Allen in Loyal, Oklahoma.

Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dr. Jack Allen, DVM; sons, Jack Curtis Allen, Jr., Dr. Steven Allen. Survivors include her daughter, Diane (Douglas) Johnson; daughter-in-law, Anne Allen; grandchildren; Lauren (Jesse)...

Mary E Crabtree

Mary E Crabtree

Oct 27, 2024

Mulvane - Crabtree, Mary 89, died, Sunday, October 27th, 2024 at her residence. Mary was born November 17th, 1934 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts to William Kie and Grace Gurle.

Visitation: 6:00pm to 8:00pm, Friday, November 1st, 2024 at Smith Family Mortuary Mulvane Chapel 501 SE Louis Blvd. Mulvane, Kansas 67110.

Graveside service...

Amanda Gallagher

Amanda Gallagher

Oct 26, 2024

Amanda Lee Gallagher, 37, passed away Saturday, October 26th, 2024. She was born June 27th, 1987 to Phillip Gallagher and Teresa Reinolds (Doerflinger) in Wichita, Kansas.

Amanda was passionate about photography and capturing the beauty in everything. She enjoyed traveling to new places and meeting new people. She loved music and often worked to help...

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