Obituaries
Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries
Richard C. Novak
May 6, 2012
MULVANE- Novak, Richard C., 89, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2012. Visitation 1-8 Tuesday, family present 5-8, Senter-Smith Mortuary, 501 SE Louis Blvd., Mulvane. Funeral service 10 a.m. Wednesday, at Mulvane First Christian Church. Richard was a member of the Christian Church and the American Legion. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carrie, son Mike, sister Mildred,...
Frederick J. Mengoni
May 6, 2012
Rose Hill – Mengoni, Frederick J., age 89, passed away May 6, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Josephine Mengoni. He is survived by his children, Maryann (Bill) Albaugh, Dan (Raye Thomas) Mengoni and Connie Miller; 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with the Mulvane United Methodist Church. Services will...
Faye John
May 5, 2012
MULVANE- John, M. Faye, 91, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2012. Funeral service 10 a.m. Tuesday at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Viewing one hour prior to service. Faye was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne John; sons Charles John and Alan John; and daughter, Vicki John. She is survived by sister, Maxine (Al) Kerschen;...
Jesse Norman Hollingsworth
May 5, 2012
Derby – Hollingsworth, Jesse Norman, age 80, passed away Saturday, May 5th, 2012. Jesse was born October 24, 1931 to Jesse Louis and Norma Vera (Owens) Hollingsworth in Arkansas City, KS. He was a veteran of the Korean War. Jesse was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lila Joann Hollingsworth; siblings, Nila June Wys, Bruce and Richard Hollingsworth....
Barbara Jean Miles
May 5, 2012
DOUGLASS—Miles, Barbara Jean, 82, died peacefully at home, Saturday, May 5, 2012. She was the loving wife of Bob, mother of Steve (Margaret) Miles, Sandra (Paul Norman) Miles, Stuart (Debbie) Miles; grandmother of Shannon, Carie, Seth, Justin, Casey and Megan; great-grandmother to Travis and Clayton; sister to Betty, Jack, and Max (Mary). She was also an aunt to many...
Mike Burr
May 5, 2012
DERBY - Burr, Mike, age 20, passed away Saturday, May 5th, 2012. Memorial service 2pm Tuesday, May 8th, at the First Christian Church PowerHouse, 302 N. Georgie, Derby. Mike was a Derby High School graduate and very active in arts and music. He is survived by his parents, Rick and Susan Burr; sister, Melissa Burns; close friend, Katie Rohr;...
P. Barbara Bowers
May 5, 2012
DERBY – Bowers, P. Barbara, age 51, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2012. Private family services have been held. Barbara was preceded in death by her father, C.A. Doolittle, Jr. She is survived by her husband, Rodney Bowers; daughter, Patty (Paul) Kirkpatrick; mother, Patricia Doolittle; brothers, David and Stephen Doolittle. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made...
John Bernard Knipfer
May 3, 2012
DOUGLASS—Knipfer, John Bernard, 67, passed away Thursday, May 3, 2012. Visitation 9-4 Monday, Smith Family Mortuary, Derby. Graveside service 2 pm Tuesday, May 8, at Kansas Veterans Cemetery, Winfield. John was a proud Navy man that served a year in Vietnam. He retired from the Veterans’ Administration as an LPN, and from Andover Schools. Preceded in death by his...
Georgia A. Parsons
May 1, 2012
Georgia A. Parsons, age 97, former J.C. Penney Associate in El Dorado for 23 years and retired El Dorado Clinic Book keeper for 22 years, died Tuesday May 1, 2012. She was born August 16, 1914 in Council Grove, Kansas the daughter of Daniel and Ida (Belt) Roberts. She married Calvin B. Parsons on May 27, 1937 in Douglass,...
Thomas Michael Dzatko
May 1, 2012
Dzatko, Thomas, age 57, passed away on May 1, 2012, after a long illness. Tom was a retired Master Plumber and he was the founder of Derby Plumbing and A Good Plumber, Inc. We are sure that he is now in heaven selling halos to angels. Anyone who knew Tom had their life touched in a positive way. He...
Aaron Dane Canady
May 1, 2012
Belle Plaine – Canady, Aaron D., age 42, former Spirit AeroSystems mechanic, passed away, Tuesday, May 1, 2012. Memorial service 11am Saturday, May 5, at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Road, Derby. Aaron was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lewis Canady, Warren and Frances Hunt; aunt, Fran Frame. He is survived by his parents, John and Beth Canady;...
Edward J. Dawson
Apr 30, 2012
Edward J. Dawson, 67, was born February 9, 1945. He died April 30, 2012. Edward retired from Boeing as a machinist after 35 years of service. He enjoyed playing softball, his cadillacs, good friends and family. Preceding him in death were his loving parents, Elvena Koshiway and Richard Dale Dawson. Survivors: children, Tracy Dawson, Mercedes Pappan, Alton Ray Reamy;...
Michael Anthony Dietrich
Apr 29, 2012
PECK – Dietrich, Michael Anthony, age 64, carpenter, passed away Sunday, April 29, 2012. No visitation. Recitation of the Rosary and Memorial Mass 10 AM Wednesday, St. Michael Catholic Church, 545 E Main, Mulvane. Michael is preceded in death by his mother, Bertha and his granddaughter, Tammy. Survivors include his wife, Linda Larson-Dietrich; daughter, Laticia, of Mt. Calm, TX;...
Justin Miles Roy
Apr 28, 2012
Justin Miles Roy, 32, went home to be with his Lord and Savior April 27, 2012. He was born November 20, 1979 to Kenneth Dale Roy of Victor, CO and Karon Roy of Derby, KS. He also leaves behind Felicia Steffens; sons, Austin (11) and Caleb (7) of Canon City; sister, Janell (Trent) Peninger and their children Blaine and...
Marjorie J. Lawless
Apr 26, 2012
BELLE PLAINE
Lawless, Marjorie J., 99, farm wife, former instructor and demonstrator for Tri-Chem and JC Penney sales clerk in Wellington, passed away Thursday, April 26, 2012. She is preceded in death by her husband George. Survivors: niece Minnie Lawless and her husband Lindley of Belle Plaine; numerous other nieces and nephews. Viewing 2-8pm Sunday, April 29,...
Shirley M Hartman
Apr 26, 2012
Shirley M. Hartman, of Mulvane, age 79, homemaker, passed away Thursday, April 26, 2012. Visitation 1-8 PM Tuesday with family receiving friends 6-8 PM, Senter-Smith Mortuary, 501 SE Louis Blvd. Funeral service 2 PM Wednesday, May 2, 2012, Mulvane United Methodist Church, 107 S. Central. Shirley is preceded in death by her parents, George and Josie Wells. Survivors include...
Clayton M Randall
Apr 26, 2012
Clayton M. , Randall, age 97, of Larned, formerly of Douglass, passed away Thursday, April 26, 2012. Visitation 1- 2 Pm Monday with service at 2PM, Hilyard-Smith Funeral Home. Clayton was born August 8, 1914 at Rose Hill, KS to Colvesta Arthur and Cora Merrela (Metzger) Randall. They preceded him in death. Survivors: sons, Daniel and Gerald, of Buena...
Donald Ray Roberts
Apr 26, 2012
UDALL – Donald Ray Roberts, Age 59 passed away Thursday, April 26, 2012 at his home in Udall, KS. He was born February 23, 1953 in Enid, OK the son of Bert and Darlene (Bullock) Roberts. Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, at North Point Park in Udall, KS. Donald is preceded in death by a son Kerry...
Lilbern R. Hager
Apr 25, 2012
Lilbern R. Hager, 93, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 25, 2012. Her son John Henry precedes her in death. Survivors: daughters, Toni Renfro of Salina, Eugenia Henry of Wichita; 11 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; 18 great great grandchildren. She was active in her church and loved cooking for her family. Lilbern was loved by all and...
Annie Rinae Myers
Apr 25, 2012
DERBY—Myers, Annie Rinae, age 5. The Mommy and Daddy of Annie Myers are heartbroken to announce the passing of their sweet princess daughter, Annie, on April 25, 2012. Annie is so very missed by her Mommy, Daddy, Big Brother, Grandma, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and many, many friends. Annie’s Mommy’s wish is that all mommies in the world will hold...
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