Raymond Michael Bitel
May 17, 2026
Raymond Michael Bitel, aged 87, died peacefully in his sleep in Wichita on May 17, 2026.
Ray was born on August 26, 1938 in Peck, Michigan, to Polish immigrants Amelia and Vincent Bitel. He was raised on a dairy farm along with nine brothers and sisters, where he learned the value of hard work and dedication. Ray studied at Radio Electronic...
Barbara Ann Garza
May 16, 2026
Barbara Ann Garza, 78, of Haysville Kansas, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026. She was born on January 20, 1948, to Donald and Angeline Sironen in Muskegon, Michigan.
Barbara Ann Garza (Barb) was known for her passion of Gardening and Canning. Barb was involved in several groups on Facebook, always looking for new gardening or canning tips and tricks and...
Rebecca S Bills
May 15, 2026
Rebecca “Sue” Bills, beloved matriarch of her family, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 15, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on April 8, 1949, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Shelby and Ruby Ingram, Rebecca—known lovingly to many as Sue—built a life centered on warmth, humor, and family.
To those fortunate enough to know her, Sue will always be remembered...
Jack Joseph Rudner
May 14, 2026
Jack Joseph Rudner, 73, of Derby, Kansas, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026. He was born on September 13, 1952, in Tampa, Florida, to Marvin and Cleonicia Rudner.
Jack had a passion for life and the things that filled it with joy. He loved aviation and the freedom of the open road on his motorcycle. Music was a constant in...
Joshua Addison
May 13, 2026
Joshua Addison of Wichita, Kansas, passed away on May 13, 2026, at the age of 51. He was born in Dodge City, Kansas, on January 1, 1975, making his entrance into the world as the first baby of the new year. He was the son of Aleta Sobba of Wichita, Kansas, and Rich Addison of Wellington, Kansas.
Josh graduated from West...
Michael Lloyd Huntoon
May 13, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Huntoon (61), who died peacefully on May 13th 2026 while surrounded by his loving family. Michael was a proud husband, dad, Papa, friend and USAF veteran. Michael was born January 8th, 1965 in Sarasota, Florida and raised in Murphy, North Carolina.
Michael grew into a man...
Marvin L. "Skeet" Starkey
May 13, 2026
Marvin L. "Skeet" Starkey, 60, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. He was born March 11, 1966 to Marvin and Priscilla Starkey in Little Rock, Arkansas.He was a dad and papa to a few other kids besides his own. He loved life; loved to cruise, was a 4th dan black belt, and was a big supporter of helping people...
Rebecca Lynn Rogers
May 12, 2026
Rebecca Lynn (Corbett) Rogers was the heart of her family and the kind of person who showed up - every game, recital, birthday, holiday, and ordinary moment in between. If her children or grandchildren were there, chances are she was in the stands, gathered around the table, or spending hours in the kitchen making sure everyone felt loved and supported....
Charles Wayne Stephens
May 10, 2026
Charles Wayne Stephens, 77, passed away on May 10, 2026. He was born in Excelsior Springs, Missouri on June 9, 1948, to his parents, Charley and Rosa Stephens.
Hobbies and Interests included his motorcycle, hotrod, and camping.
He was preceded in death by his parents (Charley and Rosa), his sister (Joyce Murdock), and grandson (John Musselman).
Charles is survived by his loving wife...
Anita Carol Prunier
May 10, 2026
Carol Prunier, 79, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026. She was born August 14, 1946 to Robert and Ann Thomas in Eureka, Kansas.Carol was a garage-sale gladiator, thrift-store philosopher and proud curator of possibly the world's most extensive McDonald's toy collection this side of the Golden Arches. Her natural habitat included, but was not limited to: driveways with folding...
John Paul Cary
May 8, 2026
John Paul Cary, 87, died on May 8, 2026 at home surrounded by his family.
John was born on January 19,1939 in Arkansas City, Kansas to Catherine and Paul Cary. He grew up and attended school in Arkansas City, including Cowley College. He married his high school sweetheart Sheryl Dowler on August 9,1959. They moved to Wichita and both went to...
Gordon Thomas Sanders, Jr.
May 7, 2026
Gordon Thomas “Tom” Sanders Jr., 82, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away on May 7, 2026. He was born on May 26, 1943, in Columbia, South Carolina.
Tom proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, a path that ultimately brought him to Wichita, Kansas, where he built a life rooted in family, friendship, and simple joys. It was there...
Leonard David Jordan
May 5, 2026
Leonard David Jordan, 93, was born May 22, 1932 in Atoka County Oklahoma to William Newton (Newt) Jordan and Cora Belle (Reliford) Jordan. He married Lillie Belle Lewis on May 16, 1952 in Paris, Texas. They were married for 69 years and they raised three children, Johnny Wayne, Jeffery Allen and Deborah Ann. Leonard went home to be with Jesus...
Barbara Headrick
May 4, 2026
Barbara Elleene Kennedy Headrick, 85, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas. She was born on March 7, 1941, also in Wichita, to Charles LeGrant “Lee” and Gwendolyn Belle (Mitchell) Kennedy.
Barbara shared a beautiful life with her husband and best friend, Larry Dee Headrick. They met at Boulevard State Bank and were married on December 28, 1960,...
Michael Steven Meyer
May 4, 2026
Wichita, Kansas - Michael Steven Meyer, 70, passed away May 4, 2026 at home. He was born November 30, 1955 in Wichita, Kansas to Marinus and Darleen Meyer. Proceeded in death by his parents; and sister, Dorothy Meyer. He is survived by his brothers, Richard Meyer, Phoenix, AZ; Paul Meyer, Haysville, KS; Ron Meyer, Derby, KS; and sister, Nancy Farley,...
Paul Charles Doyon, Sr
Apr 28, 2026
Paul Doyon, Sr., 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born January 14, 1937 to Ernest and Charlotte Doyon in Providence, Rhode Island.
As a young man, Paul proudly served his country for two years in the United States Coast Guard. He was stationed out of Boston on the icebreaker USCGC Eastwind W279....
Patsy L. Davis
Apr 28, 2026
Patricia L. Davis, 90, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. She was born September 12, 1935 to Edward and Thelma Hamilton in Rose Hill, Kansas.Preceded in death by her parents and husband, Charles. Survivors include her children, Marc (Sandra) Davis, Eric (Linda) Davis; sister; Glenda Fricke; grandchildren, Kamron, Hunter, Kourtney, Tyler and great grandson, Finnegan.Memorial service is 10:00 am...
Michael Todd Austin
Apr 28, 2026
Austin, Michael Todd, 51, passed away on April 28, 2026 in Ketchikan, Alaska. He was born on August 9, 1974, in Wichita, Kansas.
Mike loved spending time outdoors. He loved to hunt, fish, travel and spend time with his friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Merilyn Austin.
Michael is survived by his son, Lance Austin; father, Jerry Austin; and sister,...
Galen Diehl
Apr 28, 2026
Galen C. Diehl, 77, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2026.
Born on Christmas Day, 1948 in Wichita, Kansas, Galen lived a life of hard work, quiet resilience, and a love for the outdoors. Galen grew up in Wichita, Kansas, where he graduated from West High School in 1967 before serving his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam...
Lyn-Nell Clark
Apr 27, 2026
Elnora Lyn-Nell Reynolds Lowry Clark passed away on April 27, 2026 at age 87 years in Ransom, KS at Grisell Memorial Hospital ISB. She was born to Willie and Flossie (Fuller) Reynolds on February 26, 1939 in Dodge City, KS. She married her first love, Billy Lowry on November 10, 1957 when she was 18 years old. They spent their married life mostly...
