Bruce O. Bjostad
Nov 1, 2012
Bjostad, Bruce O., 51, passed away peacefully in his sleep, Thursday, November 1, 2012. Memorial service 3 pm Wednesday, November 7, at Smith Mortuary, 7031 S. Broadway, Haysville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Don and Erline, and brother, Bo. Survived by children B.J. Bjostad, Kristen Bjostad, Jacob Bjostad and Savannah Morris; sisters Susan, Winnie, Vicky, Kay...
Deloris Maudeen Ham
Oct 30, 2012
DERBY – Ham, Deloris M., age 94, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2012. Visitation 9-4pm Thursday, November 1st, at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Road, Derby. Graveside service 11am Friday, November 2nd, Prospect Hill Cemetery, Blue Rapids, Kansas. Deloris was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Robertson and Pearl Balderson; husband of 72 years, Henry Ham; daughter, DeAnn...
Taylor Danielle Heersche
Oct 30, 2012
Taylor Danielle Heersche, of Mulvane, age 15, Mulvane High School sophomore, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2012. Visitation 1-8 PM Friday, 10 AM – 8 PM Saturday, with family receiving friends 4-8 PM, at Senter-Smith Mortuary, 501 SE Louis Blvd, Mulvane. A celebration of Taylor’s life will be held 4 PM Sunday, November 4, 2012 at Central Community Church,...
Eula Marie Spencer
Oct 28, 2012
Eula Marie Spencer, 92, homemaker, died Sunday, October 28, 2012. Viewing: 2-8pm Wednesday. Service: 10am Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012, both at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary. Graveside service: 3pm Newton Burial Park Cemetery, Nevada, MO. She is preceded in death by her husband Roy Spencer, daughter Annabelle Fletcher, stepson Stanley Spencer. Survivors: son, Jesse Franklin Gordon; stepson, Albert Spencer; several grandchildren, nieces...
Paul Andrew Humbolt
Oct 26, 2012
Paul A.Humbolt, 90, farmer, passed away Friday, October 26, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Eunice; daughter, Marsha Campbell (Mike) of Mulvane; daughter-in-law, Joyce Humbolt of Derby; grandchildren, Todd Humbolt (Maureen) of Mulvane, Julee Travis (Matt) of Lawrence, Andrew Campbell (Ronnie Felder) of Prairie Village, Jason Campbell of Overland Park; great-grandchildren, Michael Humbolt, Christian Humbolt,...
John David Boyd
Oct 25, 2012
Boyd, John David, WSU Professor Emeritus of Art and Design, passed away October 25 after a short illness due to complications with Myasthenia Gravis. Born in London, Arkansas, January 22, 1939, John was raised in Iowa and California. He is a survived by his wife of 44 years, Lorraine; son Aaron (Jenny) of Wichita; daughters Sarah Blythe (Kurt) of...
Mary Victoria Rico
Oct 24, 2012
MULVANE - Rico, Mary Victoria, age 87, passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2012. Recitation of the Rosary 7pm Friday, October 26; Funeral Mass 10am Saturday,October 27, both at St. Michael Catholic Church, 545 E. Main, Mulvane. Interment to follow at Mulvane Cemetery. Mary was born Dec. 27, 1924 to Jose and Patrocinio Gonzalez in Jalpa, Guanajuato, Mexico. Mary was...
David Eugene Rizer
Oct 23, 2012
David Eugene Rizer, age 69, of Mulvane, retired truckdriver, passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2012. Memorial service 2 PM Friday, October 26, 2012, Senter-Smith Mortuary, 501 SE Louis Blvd., Mulvane. Survivors include his wife, Patricia; daughter, Margaret (Buddy) Glidewell, and their children, Trina and Anna, of Corinth, MS, son, David Rizer, Jr, of Corinth, MS; and daughter, Davida Rizer;...
Verna M. Siemens
Oct 21, 2012
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Verna Mae Siemens was born December 19, 1930 at Inman, KS. She was the second daughter of Peter T. and Selma (Plett) Franz. Many fond memories were made working and playing with her sisters Lovella and Evelyn. A stillborn sister, Mary Lou, preceded her in death.
Verna Mae attended Inman schools and...
Genevieve I. Looney
Oct 21, 2012
Genevieve I. Looney, born March 5, 1921, in Douglass, KS went to be with her Lord & Savior October 21, 2012. Preceded in death by her parents Raymond & Gladys Pegg, spouse Marvin Looney, 4 brothers Earl, Eldon, Robert & Lemoine Pegg. Survived by daughter Elaine Mitchell (Ron) of Goddard, KS; son Eugene (Adrienne) of Camden, TN; 6 grandchildren...
Nancy C. Hayes
Oct 20, 2012
Hayes, Nancy C., 77, passed away Saturday, October 20, 2012. Visitation 1-8 Tuesday, with family present 6-8, funeral service 2 pm Wednesday, both at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert D. Hayes and parents Norris and Madge Leo. Survived by children Steve (Susanne) Hayes, Wichita; Robert (Tina Jones)...
Florence Eloise Dawdy Sodowsky
Oct 19, 2012
Florence Eloise Dawdy Sodowsky, 97, retired bookkeeper, died on Friday, October 19, 2012 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 26, 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Derby, 208 N. Georgie, with burial to follow at El Paso Cemetery. Visitation at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Road....
Rowena Kerfoot
Oct 19, 2012
Kerfoot, Rowena, 64, homemaker, passed away Friday, October 19, 2012. Memorial service 10 a.m. Wednesday, at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Rowena was preceded in death by her mother, Ruth Keahey and sisters Jewell and Velma. She is survived by her husband, Royce; children Jerry Yandell, Sayre, Okla., Angela Duke, Las Cruces, New Mexico, Frank Yandell,...
Oneita May Mcknight
Oct 18, 2012
DERBY, KS - McKnight, Oneita May, 88, of Williamsfield, OH, formerly of Derby and retired Wal-Mart and former Sears employee, passed away Thursday, October 18th, 2012. Visitation 2-8pm Tuesday, October 23, with family receiving friends 4-6pm at Smith Mortuary, Derby. Graveside service 10am Wednesday, October 24, at El Paso Cemetery, Derby. Oneita enjoyed spending time with her children and...
Alvin P. Mcguire
Oct 17, 2012
Alvin P.McGuire, born January 7, 1928 in Wichita, Kansas went to Heaven October 17, 2012. He graduated from Wichita East High School and was a World War II Marine veteran. Alvin retired as an electronics technician from Wichita State University. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Phyllis J. (McAdam) McGuire of Mulvane; son, Alan Pat McGuire (Alice) of...
Sharon Jeane Fraley
Oct 15, 2012
Sharon Jeane Fraley, 71, homemaker and foster parent, passed away Monday, October 15, 2012. Viewing: 2-8pm Thursday, Hilyard-Smith Funeral Home, 507 S. Maple, Douglass. Service: 2pm Friday, October 19, 2012, First Baptist Church, Douglass. She is preceded in death by her son, Curtis, brother, Michael Kaup, grandson, Robert. Survivors: sons, Randy Fraley and his wife Kim of Latham, Mark...
Helen Louise Sears-Lackey
Oct 14, 2012
Helen Louise Sears-Lackey, 80, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2012. In accordance with her wishes, no services are planned. She is survived by children Rick J. (Debbie) Sears, Pamela Mitchell, Eddie J. (Cynthia) Sears; siblings Ruth Owen, Alfred Sumpter; grandchildren Sean Sears, Becky Caro, Branson Sears, Shauna Forrester, Brady Sears, Shanae Cross, Bryan Sears, Garrett Dinsmore; two great-grandsons, 7...
Leo L. Alexander
Oct 14, 2012
Alexander, Leo L., 72, retired SBA Loan Specialist, died Sunday, October 14, 2012. Visitation 1-5:30 Wednesday, with family present 4-5:30, at Senter-Smith Mortuary, 501 S.E. Louis Blvd., Mulvane. Rosary 7 pm Wednesday, at St. Michael Catholic Church, Mulvane. Funeral mass 10 a.m. Thursday, October 18, at St. Michael Catholic Church. Preceded in death by his parents, Vincent and Evelyn...
Golden Joy Hess Sturm
Oct 14, 2012
Golden Joy Hess Sturm, age 78, of Belle Plaine, retired Dillons employee and former Boeing Company employee, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2012. Visitation 1-8 PM Friday, funeral service 10:30 AM Saturday, October 20, 2012, both at Hatfield-Smith Mortuary, 219 W. 2nd. Interment will follow at Belle Plaine Cemetery. Joy is preceded in death by her parents, Lester &...
Ethel Leona June
Oct 14, 2012
Ethel L. June, 98, retired school teacher, died Sunday, October 14, 2012. Viewing: 2-8pm Wednesday, October 17, 2012. Service: 2pm, Thursday, October 18, 2012, both at Senter-Smith Mortuary, 501 SE Louis Blvd., Mulvane. Ethel was born July 6, 1914 in Udall, Kansas to J.R. and Josie Parrett Adams. On July 4, 1937, she married Earle K. June. She is...
