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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries
Henrietta L Berends
Jun 23, 2011
HAYSVILLE
Berends, Henrietta “Peach” (Benton), 82, homemaker, square dancer and baker, passed from this life to the next on June 23, 2011. She lived in Haysville nearly 60 years residing at Peachtree Plaza since 1993. Peach is preceded in death by husband Ray “Chick”, son Lenn E; grandson LeMonte Berends; sister Verta Rose. Survivors: daughters Verta “LaRae”...
Francisca Salguero
Jun 22, 2011
Francisca Salguero, 58, child care provider, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2011. Viewing: 1-8pm Saturday and 2-8pm Sunday, Smith Mortuary, 7031 S. Broadway. Service: 10am Monday, June 27, 2011, Church of the Nazarene, 421 S. Tyler Road. Survivors: children, Guillermo Pineda (Reyna) of Houston, Eva Cruz (Miguel) of Wichita, David Garcia (Estela) of El Salvador, Claudia Romero (Juan) of...
Buddy Eugene Gilbert
Jun 22, 2011
Buddy Eugene Gilbert, age 43, construction worker and artist, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2011. Rosary 7 PM Sunday, June 26, 2011, Funeral Service 1 PM Monday, June 27, 2011, both at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Buddy is preceded in death by his brother, Anthony J. Gilbert; his grandparents, Eileen & F.O. “Buss” Gilbert, and Harold...
Margaret Goodwyn
Jun 21, 2011
Margaret May Goodwyn, 83, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, passed away June 21, 2011. She was also a homemaker, caregiver and retired food service employee of USD 259. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Walter; her parents, brother and sister. Survivors are 2 daughters; 1 son; 7 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren. Viewing: 1-8 pm today, June...
Gaye Williams
Jun 21, 2011
Marlene Gaye Williams was born on July 3, 1943 in Hooversville, Pennsylvania to Bryce and Veda Decker Snyder. Gaye, 67 years of age and a homemaker, ran into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, June 21, 2011.
Gaye came with her family to the Wichita area in 1955. She attended several elementary schools and then North High....
Martha Ann Crum
Jun 21, 2011
Martha Ann Crum, age 75, homemaker, co-owner JOMA Bowling Co., and former teacher, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2011. Visitation 2-8 PM Thursday and 10 AM – 8 PM Friday with family receiving friends 6-8 PM Friday, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral service 10 AM Saturday, June 25, 2011, Chapel Hill Fellowship, 1550 N. Chapel Hill...
Les Shipley
Jun 19, 2011
Shipley, Leslie “Les”, age 73, passed away Sunday, June 19th, 2011. Visitation today 1-8pm with family present 6-8pm at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Road, Derby. Funeral service 2pm Wednesday, June 22 at Olivet Baptist Church, 3440 W. 13th St. N., Wichita. Les was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Elma Shipley; daughter, Sherry Shipley-Brosius. He is...
Chloe Burress
Jun 18, 2011
Derby, KS- Burress, Chloe, age 74, homemaker, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2011. Private family services. Chloe was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Ruth Brockman; husband, Doyle Burress; siblings, Jerry, Melvin and Mavis. Survivors include: children, Doylene (Bill) Elston, Richard (Sheila) Burress and Julie (Jim) Sindelar; grandchildren, Christy (Michael) Tucker, Kristie Elston, Joshua Bailey, Amy Ivy,...
Doris Mae Ashley
Jun 18, 2011
Derby – Ashley, Doris Mae, retired employee of The Wichita Eagle library, died June 18 at age 82. Born on July 12, 1928 in Wichita, she spent her childhood years at Kechi, KS. She graduated from Valley Center High School, and was a longtime member of the Haysville United Methodist Church. Preceding her in death were her first husband,...
Phyllis Jane Updyke
Jun 18, 2011
Derby – Updyke, Phyllis Jane, age 83, passed away June 18, 2011. Memorial service 10am Friday, July 8th, 2011 at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Road, Derby. Phyllis was born March 10, 1928 in DeRuyter, NY to Aurel and Cecil Barber. She married Lewis Wesley Updyke on March 8th, 1948 in Homer, NY. Phyllis was preceded in death...
Carol Louise Morris
Jun 16, 2011
Morris, Carol Louise, age 66, retired USD 353 elementary teacher, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2011. The memorial service will be 10 am Wednesday, June 22, at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Road, Derby, KS. Carol was preceded in death by her father, Virgil Burkett, stepfather, Jim Melton, and nephew, Brent Burkett. She is survived by her mother, Wanda...
Ethel M. Brees
Jun 16, 2011
Ethel Brees, 88, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2011. Visitation 2-8 Sunday at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Funeral service 11 a.m. Monday, June 20, 2011 at Maize United Methodist Church, 208 E. Central, Maize. Ethel was very active in her home church, Maize UMC, and was the Vice President of Young at Heart Club. She is preceded in...
Coila June Wells
Jun 15, 2011
Wichita - Wells, Coila June, age 91 passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2011. Visitation 1-8pm Friday, June 17th at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Road, Derby. Funeral Service 11am Saturday, June 18th at 47th Street Church of Christ, 601 W. 47th St. S., Wichita. Burial 2pm Saturday, June 18th Byron-Amorita Cemetery, Amorita, OK. Coila was preceded in death by...
Claude I. Scott
Jun 14, 2011
Claude “Scotty” Scott, 84, retired Air Capital Advertising owner, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2011. Memorial services will be held at 1pm, Saturday, June 18, 2011, West Side Baptist Church 304 S. Seneca. Claude is preceded in death by his daughter Linda S. Simmons. Survivors include his wife, Elaine; children, H. Delynne Merrill of Davenport, FL., James R. Scott...
Irma L. Schmidt
Jun 14, 2011
Irma L. Schmidt, Irma, age 95, of Haysville, retired Dale’s Clothing Store employee, passed away, Tuesday, June 14, 2011. Visitation 1-8 pm Friday, funeral service 11 AM Saturday, both at Smith Mortuary, Haysville, 7031 S. Broadway. Irma is preceded in death by her first husband, Charles Ringgenberg; second husband, Carl Schmidt; daughter, Vonnie Pence; parents, Archie and Ella Haven;...
Verlin L. Harmon
Jun 14, 2011
Harmon, Verlin L., 80, retired Vulcan Chemical foreman, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2011. Visitation 4-8 Thursday, funeral service 10 a.m. Friday, both at Smith Family Mortuary, Haysville, 7031 S. Broadway. Verlin enjoyed golf, hunting, fishing and was a accomplished athlete. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty (Lee) Harmon; son Walter; and brothers Eldred and Vern...
Wade Randall Titus
Jun 12, 2011
Wade Randall Titus, age 28, Spirit employee, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2011. Visitation 1-8 PM Wednesday with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral service 10 AM Thursday, Wichita South Seventh Day Adventist Church, 820 W. 27th St. So. Wade is preceded in death by his father, Elden Titus, and his grandmother,...
Kelly Ken Cooper
Jun 12, 2011
Cooper, Kelly Ken, 55, died Sunday, June 12, 2011. He was retired from OxyChem working in general maintenance. He was born January 28, 1956 in Wichita, Kansas, the son of Carl and Judy Stauffer Cooper. Kelly was a proud U.S. Marine veteran and an avid KU fan. He enjoyed gardening. Kelly is preceded in death by his parents. Survivors...
Regina F. Laney
Jun 11, 2011
Regina “Gina” Laney, 55, homemaker, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2011. She is survived by her husband Richard "Rick"; children, Tonya Masem, Eric McNeal; mother, Joyce Saunders; siblings, Rick Wade, Kenny Hefner, Teresa Adams; grandchildren, Chesney Hess, Dallas Masem; beloved pets, Chewey and Baby Girl; best friend, Toya Rice. Memorial service: 2pm, Wednesday, June 15, 2011, Smith Mortuary, 7031...
Emma Jane Henderson
Jun 11, 2011
Henderson, Emma J., 88, retired ward clerk at St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2011. Memorial service 11 a.m. Friday at Mulvane United Methodist Church, 107 S. Central. Emma was preceded in death by her parents; son, Richard L. Henderson; father of her children, Ralph L. Henderson; and six siblings. She is survived by children Ralph Henderson, Mulvane;...
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