Kurt Brian McCune
Aug 9, 2026
Kurt Brian McCune, 62, passed away unexpectedly as the result of a sudden cardiac event on August 9, 2026. He was born April 11, 1964, in Wichita, Kansas to Jack and Jerene McCune. His death came far too soon, leaving behind a family who loved him deeply and a lifetime of stories, friendships, and memories that could never fit neatly...
Fabina Marie Kriszcziokaitis
Aug 9, 2026
Fabina Marie Kriszcziokaitis was born in Homewood, IL on March 3rd, 1931 as a full blooded Italian, something she was very proud of. She grew up in a modest home in Homewood, IL along with her two brothers. She attended Thornton High School. After graduation, she met a handsome young man named Daniel on a double date at the skating...
Irma Marie Wanitschke
Aug 8, 2026
Irma Marie (Curlile) Wanitschke, of Derby, Kansas, was born May 16, 1929, on a farm near Oconto, Nebraska, to Maurice and Marie Curile. She grew up in Nebraska with her siblings and graduated from Ansley High School in 1946. Irma earned a teaching certificate and taught for three years in rural one-room schools, where she taught students from first through...
William "Bill" Shook
Aug 7, 2026
William "Bill" Shook, age 97, passed away August 7, 2026 in El Dorado, KS at the Sunflower Care Home. He was the son of Les and Nellie Shook of El Dorado, KS.He grew up in El Dorado. As a boy, he was the Times employee, who began selling war stamps and bonds on December 11, 1942 and who, until the...
Timothy Edward Hoose
Aug 6, 2026
Hoose, Timothy Edward, 62, passed away on August 6, 2026. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on September 7, 1963, to his parents, Thomas Hoose and Phyllis (Wells) Hoose.
Tim lived to the fullest by enrolling in the army at a young age and went to Panama where he met the love of his life, and he became a paratrooper...
Dallas Stevens Frost
Aug 6, 2026
Frost, Dallas S., 89, passed away on August 6, 2026. She was born in Hornell, New York on March 14, 1937, to Oliver and Grace Singleton.
She enjoyed Casinos, Computer games, Collecting Angels and Geneology.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Debra Frost; parents; sister, Lois Rice; and brothers, Leon Singleton and James Mac Singleton.
Dallas is survived by her loving...
Carl Elmer Jenkins
Aug 6, 2026
Carl Elmer (Butch) Jenkins, 78, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2026, in Wichita.Carl was born on March 28, 1948, and was lovingly adopted by Herbert E. Jenkins and Stella M. (Stringer) Jenkins. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and later built a career as a powder coating estimator.Family was an important part...
Bryce Wilks
Aug 4, 2026
Bryce Mikal Wilks, 23, went on to his heavenly home on August 4, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas. Bryce was born on...
Pauline Houtz-Dukelow
Aug 3, 2026
Marjorie “Pauline” (Clark) Houtz-Dukelow of Derby, KS, passed away August 3rd at the age of 100.
Positivity was Pauline’s superpower. She was happiest surrounded with family and friends. The “more the merrier” was her motto. She had a big loud personality and loved to dine with the Bodacious Babes, play cards with the Fruitcakes, lunch with PEO sisters, and see live...
Raymond Lee Coppenbarger
Aug 3, 2026
Mulvane - Coppenbarger, Raymond Lee, 83, passed away on August 3, 2026. He was born to Robert Coppenbarger and Glenna (Matney) Vaught on February 12, 1943.
Ray Coppenbarger lived a life defined by love, family, and the simple joys that made every day meaningful. He passed away surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind countless memories that will continue...
Janice Clark
Aug 2, 2026
Mary "Janice" Clark, 87, passed away on August 2, 2026. She was born on March 8, 1939, in Salina, Kansas to Harry Herbert Loflin and Marian Birdell (Lindgren) Loflin.Janice was the keeper of all things butterflies. She had many joys in life, and she would never miss an afternoon or a night of Bingo. She loved doing puzzles, crochet and...
Angel Cortez Machado
Jul 30, 2026
Angel Cortez Machado was born on October 18, 2008. He passed away on July 29, 2026, at the age of 17.
A devoted father, Angel enjoyed spending time with friends and making the most of life. He worked multiple jobs while striving to build a better future for his daughter. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved...
Elma Dean McFaul
Jul 29, 2026
Elma McFaul, 77, entered into eternal life on July 29, 2026. Born February 17, 1949 in Hebrew Springs, Arkansas, she was the daughter of Jimmie and Irma (Phillips) Nix.
She is survived by her husband Allen, sons Jimmy, Orlando and Adam, granddaughters Raylynn and Samantha and brother David Nix.
Memorial service to be held 11am Saturday, August 8, at Smith Family Mortuary...
John Michael Gray
Jul 29, 2026
John Gray, 71, passed away on July 29th, 2026, in Derby, Kansas.
Born in Wichita, KS in 1954, he was the third of five children born to Richard Gray and Patricia Gray (Cowan). He graduated from Wichita East High School in 1972.
John dedicated 45 years to the plumbing field, spending the last 25 years as a project manager at CMW. He...
Donald Myers
Jul 28, 2026
Don V. Myers, 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. He was born on February 02, 1932 in Fredonia, KS. Don Myers was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who lived his life based upon his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, his love for his family and his willingness to serve his country and community.
Don grew...
Caitlin Lane
Jul 27, 2026
Caitlin Marla Jeanette Lane, maiden name Caywood, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 27th, 2026. Born on May 8th, 1946 in Sterling Ks. To George and Laurene Caywood, she was the oldest of three children. She is survived by her younger brother Jerry Caywood, sister, Muriel Caywood, her three children, Frank Hermann, Tracy Siefker and Robin...
Aubry Leroy Adams
Jul 26, 2026
Aubrey Leroy Adams was born to Oral Adams and Sally (Wheeler) Adams. He was born the baby brother and number eight of eleven children. His growing up years and schooling occurred in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. He got his GED and joined the United States Air Force. He served 2 tours in Thailand during the Vietnam War as an aircraft...
Thomas Daniel Gerlach
Jul 26, 2026
Thomas "Tom" Gerlach, 64, of Derby, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026, surrounded by family.
Born on March 12, 1962, Tom was the youngest of six and raised in Ft. Recovery, Ohio. He graduated from St. Joseph's College in Rensselaer, Indiana, in 1984 with a B.S. in Computer Science and Mathematics, and later earned a M.S. in Computer Science...
Kevin Patrick O'Neill
Jul 25, 2026
Kevin Patrick O'Neill was born on April 21st 1965, and spent the majority of his life in the Wichita area. He was raised by John and Judy Duff, alongside his siblings: Diane Fales, William Duff, John Daniel Duff, Francis O'Neill, and Michael O'Neill.
He graduated from Derby High School in 1983. He spent decades working as a Trash Truck Driver, helping...
Leonard Nelson
Jul 25, 2026
Leonard Nelson, affectionately known as "Pops," was born on October 29, 1946, to Paul Gilbert Nelson and Mary Louise (Sloan) Nelson in Cameron, Missouri. He passed away on July 25, 2026, in Derby, Kansas.
Leonard grew up working on the family farm, where he learned the value of hard work at a young age. Those lessons stayed with him throughout his...
