Carolyn Jean See
Oct 7, 2011
See, Carolyn Jean, age 59, passed away Friday, October 7, 2011. Carolyn was a payroll clerk for Sigma-Tek for 35 years. She also loved caring for animals. Carolyn was preceded in death by her father, Norman Gumm and step-father, Bill Crane. She is survived by her mother, Fay Crane and close friends, Tom Springer and Bob Ring family. Private...
Robert D. Hayes
Oct 4, 2011
Hayes, Robert “Bob,” 77, retired Cessna employee, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2011. Visitation 1-8 Monday, funeral service 10 a.m. Tuesday, both at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Elvira Hayes; and brother, Bill Hayes. Survived by wife, Nancy Hayes; children Steve (Susanne) Hayes, Wichita; Robert Hayes,...
Nikalan Johnson
Oct 3, 2011
DERBY- Johnson, Nikalan “Nik,” 37, passed away after a long battle with colon cancer on Monday, October 3, 2011. Memorial service 1 p.m. Friday, St. Mary Faith Center, 2300 E. Meadowlark, Derby. Preceded in death by his father, Paul Johnson. Survived by wife Jennifer Andreas-Johnson; children Hailea Johnson, Caleb Strohminger, Bayley Johnson, Mia Johnson, and his “other daughter,” Olivia...
Robert Dale Prockish
Oct 1, 2011
Robert D. “Bob” Prockish, 81, retired Equipment Operator at Ft. Riley, Kansas, passed away October 1, 2011. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War.
Bob is preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Lulu; sisters Edna and Bernice; brother Donald. He is survived by family members, Sarah, Maria and Angel, Don and...
Sandra Darlene Rau
Sep 30, 2011
Sandra Darlene (Lindner) Rau, 64, passed away Sept. 30, 2011, from breast cancer. Visitation is from 1-8 PM Saturday with family present 3-5 PM and Sunday 1-5 PM with family present 2-4 PM at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Road, Derby, Kansas. A Rosary will be at 7:30 PM Sunday and a Funeral Mass at 10 AM Monday...
Helen Maurine Soft
Sep 28, 2011
DERBY – Soft, Helen Maurine, age 85, died Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at her home in Derby. She was born May 23, 1926 in Plains, KS the daughter of Fred Dee and Clara (Donker) Adams. On August 16, 1946 she married Gene Allan Soft of Pretty Prairie. He preceded her in death on February 12, 1991. They were married...
Jo Ann Grover
Sep 27, 2011
Jo Ann Grover, age 85, of Derby, retired Herman Oil Company employee, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2011. Visitation 1-8 PM Thursday, funeral service 10 AM Friday, October 1, 2011, both at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Jo Ann is preceded in death by her husband, Rolland Grover; parents, WW & Jo Watson; brothers Winford and WJ...
Grace Geneva Hendricks
Sep 25, 2011
Grace Geneva Hendricks, age 86, of Des Moines, WA, died Sunday, September 25, 2011. Private services will be held. Grace was born at Belle Plaine, KS, December 18, 1924 to Wiley R and Mary E. (Franklin) Hornbeek. Survivors include her son, Rick Hendricks of Cuba, MO.
Denise Wagner King Henderson
Sep 24, 2011
Denise Wagner King Henderson, 59, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2011. Denise began working with the Sedgwick County Court System in 1995, where she was Senior Paralegal in the Court Trustees Office. She loved attending sporting events and any other activities her grandchildren were involved in. Visitation 9-4 Wednesday, at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Graveside service 11 a.m....
Roslyn G. Hoch
Sep 23, 2011
Roslyn G. Hoch died peacefully and was welcomed by heavenly family and friends on the first day of Autumn, September 23, 2011. Dementia did not lessen the loving care she received at home from her husband Phil. She was born in Indianapolis on September 18, 1934 to Wade J. and Florence (Cunningham) Gunckel, whose work as an Electrical Engineer...
Leota Lee Miller
Sep 22, 2011
Leota Lee Miller, age 95, retired secretary for Solar Oil Company, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2011. Visitation 1-8pm Monday, September 26, with family present from 5-7pm; funeral service 10am Tuesday, September 27, both at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Burial 2pm Tuesday at Forest View Cemetery, Anthony, KS. Leota was an avid golfer and enjoyed watching sports. She...
James K. Polk
Sep 20, 2011
DOUGLASS- Polk, James K. “Jim”, age 83, passed away Tuesday, September 20th, 2011. No visitation. Memorial service 2pm Friday, September 23rd, at the First Christian Church, 303 E. Fourth St., Douglass, KS. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Dorothy Polk; brothers, Frank and William Polk; sister, Juanita McCune. He is survived by his wife of...
Linda Sue Stanley
Sep 20, 2011
Stanley, Linda S. “Susie,” 59, loving wife and mother, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2011. Private family services will be held. She is survived by her husband, Phillip Stanley, Derby; son Jason (Rose Roach) Stanley, Wichita; mother Eileen Jahnke, Wichita; mother-in-law, Kathleen Stanley, Newton; sisters Pam (David) Seavey, and Gayla (Dennis) Hoffschield; sister-in-law, Rita (Dan) Grindstaff; borther-in-law, Jerry (Stella)...
Theresa Jane Davis
Sep 19, 2011
Davis, Theresa J. “Terry,” 85, passed away Monday, September 19, 2011. Visitation 1-6:30 Wednesday at Senter-Smith Mortuary, 501 S.E. Louis Blvd., Mulvane. Rosary service 8 p.m. Wednesday at St. Michael Catholic Church, 525 E. Main, Mulvane. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Michael. Terry was a sales manager for Tupperware for 26 years, and was active...
James A. Webb
Sep 19, 2011
HAYSVILLE – Webb, James A. “Jim”, age 84, passed away Monday, September 19, 2011. Visitation 1-8pm Friday, September 23, with family present 6-8pm; funeral service 11am Saturday, September 24, both at Smith Mortuary, 7031 S. Broadway, Haysville. Jim was a WWII Navy Veteran and served in the Pacific Theatre. He retired from Boeing after 39 years of service as...
Jennings L. Carter
Sep 18, 2011
Carter, Jennings L. “Gene”- age 87, retired Boeing experimental flight supervisor, passed away Sunday, September, 18th, 2011. Visitation 1-8pm Thursday, September 22, 2011; funeral service 10am Friday, September 23, 2011, both at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Gene was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Virginia Carter; son, John Carter; siblings, Rhama and Corbett Carter. He...
John Ray Deschner
Sep 17, 2011
John Ray Deschner, 52, former restaurant worker and electronics customer assistance clerk, died Saturday, September 17, 2011. John enjoyed Karate and collected every Star Wars movie and toy that was made. He is preceded in death by twin sons. Survivors: father and stepmother, Wilbur and Edith Deschner of Mulvane; mother, Doris Deschner of Mulvane; brother, Les Deschner of Wellington;...
Erma L. Knoll
Sep 16, 2011
Erma L. Knoll, 82, retired Teacher Aide, died Friday, September 16, 2011. She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Helen Lamm; husband, Ted Knoll; sisters, Martha Mae Rothwell, Betty Hanna, Mary Adele Lamm; brother, Donny Lamm. Survivors: son, Steven L. (Linda) Knoll of Adrian, MO; daughter, Peggy (David) Zavala of Haysville; grandchildren, Heather (Jorge) Viera, Geoffrey...
Peggy Ann Condon
Sep 15, 2011
Peggy A. Condon, 76, homemaker, died Thursday, September 15, 2011. She is preceded in death by her parents, Clifford Reisch and Cassie Condon and husband, Gary Condon. Survivors: sons, Kenneth A. DeHoff (Debbie), of Douglass, Joseph DeHoff (Laura Anthony) of Port Orchard, WA, Jonathan Condon of Wichita; daughters, Peggy S. Thill (Russell) of Wichita, Glenda J. Brewer (Randall) of...
Vance Owen Shoopman
Sep 14, 2011
Shoopman, Vance O., 63, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2011. He is preceded in death by parents Luveda and David Shoopman, and little brother Craig. He is survived by wife Karen Shoopman, daughters Dawn, Crissie, Wendi, and Rana; step-children Judd, Scott, Emily, Breanna, and Megan; grandchildren Josh, Angel, Dustin, Katie, Dylan, Kenny, Marlie, Landon, and Tierney; great-grandchildren Aiden and...
