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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Georgia A. Parsons

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

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

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

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

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

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

Marjorie J. Lawless

Apr 26, 2012

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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

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

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

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

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

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...

Linda M Kowalsky Heiens

Linda M Kowalsky Heiens

Apr 25, 2012

Linda M. Kowalsky Heiens, age 58, homemaker, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2012. Visitation 1-8 PM Saturday, Senter-Smith Mortaury, 501 SE Louis Blvd. Recitation of the Rosary 5 PM Sunday, with Funeral Mass 12 Noon Monday, April 30, 2012, St. Michael Catholic Church, 545 E Main. Graveside service 4:30 PM Monday, Lakin-Comanche District Cemetery, Ellinwood, KS. Linda was born...

Charles Waters

Charles Waters

Apr 24, 2012

Charles "Don" Waters, of Haysville, age 57, former Boeing and Spirit employee, passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2012. Visitation 1-8 PM Thursday with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, funeral service 10 AM Friday, April 27, 2012, both at Smith Mortuary, 7031 S. Broadway, Haysville. Don is preceded in death by his father, Charles Waters. Survivors include his wife, Karon;...

Maxine Rhodes

Maxine Rhodes

Apr 23, 2012

Rhodes, Maxine, 85, passed away on April 23, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband Weldon (Rusty) Rhodes of Aubrey, Texas., her son Sandy Rhodes, Burleson, Texas., and by her daughter Patricia Schell, Joplin, Missouri. She is survived by her three daughters, Betty (Doug) McCall of Wichita, Kansas, Connie (Buck) Cole, Moriarty, New Mexico, Tammie (Mike) McCool,...

Robert Dean Truex

Robert Dean Truex

Apr 22, 2012

Truex, Robert Dean, 62, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed away April 22, 2012, after a courageous battle. Employed as a Cost Estimator in Finance at Spirit Aerosystems and Boeing Aircraft Company for 32 years. Preceded in death by parents, John Raymond and Edith (Wassenberg) Truex, and sister, Sandra Kopoev. Survived by wife, Mary Ann, children, Gannon...

Hazel Duncan

Hazel Duncan

Apr 22, 2012

Hazel Duncan, 99, Missionary, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2012. She is preceded in death by her husband Ray. Survivors: children, Willis Duncan and his wife Judy of Lee’s Summit, MO, Darrel R. Duncan of Rose Hill, Carol Walton and her husband Jim of Douglass, Randall Duncan and his wife Helen of Overland Park; 7 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 2...

Paul M. Carr

Paul M. Carr

Apr 21, 2012

DOUGLASS – Carr, Paul M., age 77, retired rural mail carrier, passed away Saturday, April 21, 2012. Visitation 1-8pm Tuesday, April 24 with family present 5-7pm at Hilyard-Smith Funeral Home, 507 S. Maple, Douglass. Funeral service 10:30am Wednesday, April 25 at the First Christian Church, 303 E. Fourth St., Douglass. Interment will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. Paul was...

Philip W. Solter

Philip W. Solter

Apr 21, 2012

Solter, Philip W, 92, born Oct. 23, 1919, died Apr. 21, 2012. Preceded in death by mother Lela M. (Bagby) Solter; father, Albert Benjamin “AB” Solter; brother, Joe Neil Solter; sister, Jean Ardis (Solter) Ferguson. Survived by nephew, Andy Solter; nieces, Kathleen (Ferguson) Webster, Anne (Ferguson) Gill and Kristi Solter; grandnephews, grandnieces, cousins and many, many friends. Phil was...

Frances Mckay

Frances Mckay

Apr 21, 2012

Frances (Balding) McKay, of Wichita, age 83, passed away at home surrounded by family, Saturday, April 21, 2012. Visitation 1-8 PM Monday, April 23, 2012, with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Funeral service 10 AM Tuesday, April 24, 2012,at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1356 N Broadway. Interment will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery....

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