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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Diane Lynn Paul

Diane Lynn Paul

May 11, 2024

Diane Lynn (Ott) Paul passed from this life to be with Our Lord in her heavenly home on May 11, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 26, 1956, in Wichita, Kan. to Charles and Patricia Ott.

Diane grew-up on the family farm in Peck, Kan. She graduated from Mulvane High School...

Jennifer Barneycastle

Jennifer Barneycastle

May 10, 2024

Douglass - Barneycastle, Jennifer Elaine

52, passed away Friday, May 10th, 2024. She was born December 11th, 1971 to Rodney Barneycastle and Elaine Barker Barneycastle in Munich, Germany.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, James and Bernice Barneycastle, Donna Lee Perisho and Keith Barker; nephew, Logan Ricks

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Rick Babinger

Rick Babinger

May 9, 2024

Mulvane - Babinger, Richard John "Rick"

74, passed away Thursday, May 9th, 2024. He was born January 2nd, 1950 to William Babinger and Shirley (Bower) Babinger in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Rick was a member of the U.S. Air Force and a Vietnam Veteran. Rick was a lifelong Pittsburgh Steelers fan and shared his love...

Carroll D. Wood

Carroll D. Wood

May 9, 2024

Carroll Dwane Wood, 85, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024. He was born April 29, 1939, to Dwane and Josephine Wood in Wellington, Kansas.

Preceded in death by his mother, Josephine; his father, Dwane; his brother, Glen; his sister, Karen; his son, Dwane; and his daughter, Vanessa.

Left to cherish his...

Ralph "Jack" Stover

Ralph "Jack" Stover

May 9, 2024

Ralph Jackson Stover (“Jack”), 90yrs of Derby, KS, passed away peacefully at home on May 9, 2024. He was born on September 22, 1933, to parents Ralph Stover and Helen Stover Sleeper.

Jack completed service in the US Army, worked for more than 35 years with Southwestern Bell/AT &T in various roles that led to...

Dortha May Schroeder

Dortha May Schroeder

May 6, 2024

Dortha May (Ellsaesser) Schroeder, 99, co-owner of Action Real Estate, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024. A memorial service will be held 11am Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Woodlawn United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents; Rollo and Ruth (Stoner) Ellsaesser; husband of 70 years, Robert “Bob” Schroeder, and five siblings....

Max A. Hilgers

Max A. Hilgers

May 4, 2024

Max Hilgers, age 86, of Kansas City, KS passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Mulvane, KS.

He was born in Leavenworth, KS on February 22, 1938, to the late Michael and Hattie Mae Schoonover Hilgers. During his childhood, his family lived in Kansas (Leavenworth and Kansas City,) and Washington (Seattle), before settling in Dodge...

Paul Heidt

Paul Heidt

May 3, 2024

Paul Heidt, 88, of Rose Hill, KS, passed away on May 3rd, 2024. He was born to George and Francis Heidt on March 29th, 1936 in Schefield, North Dakota.

In May of 1954, Paul enlisted in the Air Force and upon completing his basic training, he spent August of 1954 to April of 1955 learning...

James L. Schroeder

James L. Schroeder

May 3, 2024

James L. Schroeder was born on December 20th, 1970, to Dennis and Lynda Schroeder of Wichita, KS.

James moved to Iowa with his mother, Lynda, and his stepfather, Glenn Reedy as he started High School. James graduated High School in Bettendorf, IA and enlisted in the US Navy. James served aboard the Naval Destroyer, USS...

Kenneth Merchant

Kenneth Merchant

May 3, 2024

Wichita - Merchant, Kenneth Eugene

70, passed away Friday, May 3rd, 2024. He was born December 16th, 1953 to Clarence Merchant and Ruth Richardson Merchant in Wichita, Kansas.

Kenneth demonstrated a commendable tenure of 28 years at Boeing, where he dedicated his professional efforts. In his leisure time, he pursued his lifelong passion...

Gary Boman

Gary Boman

Apr 30, 2024

Mulvane- Gary Gene Boman, 64, died Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

Gary was born on November 23, 1959 to Jack and Helen Jean (Sullivan)Boman in Wichita, Ks. He attended schools in Seneca MO. At age 20, he graduated from the Police Academy at MSSU. He was married his first wife in 1983. They had two children, Daniel and...

Dorothy J. Carter

Dorothy J. Carter

Apr 29, 2024

Carter, Dorothy Jeanne, 94, passed away Monday, April 29th, 2024. She was born April 19th, 1930 to Orville and Lucille Carter in Enid, Oklahoma.

Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Mark; daughter, Jill Hundley and brother, Jerry Carter. Survivors include her children, Rob Carter, Chris Carter, David Carter; and son-in-law, Kevin; brother, Dean (Rita)...

Lana Starkey

Lana Starkey

Apr 28, 2024

Lana was born to William and Faye Brown in Neosho, MO. She grew up there and graduated from Neosho High School. She attended Southwest MO State University in Springfield, MO. It was there she met her husband, Gene Starkey.

She was employed in various professions. She worked several years as a head teller at Commerce...

Joe Wilson

Joe Wilson

Apr 27, 2024

Mulvane - Wilson, Joe A, 84, retired Machinist at Boeing entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 27, 2024. He was born January 9, 1940 to Joseph and Ruth Wilson in Wichita, Kansas.

Joe loved the outdoors and had many hobbies that kept him outside. He was an avid purple martin watcher, putting up many...

Shirley Arthula Harding

Shirley Arthula Harding

Apr 23, 2024

Shirley A. Harding, 75, passed away on April 23rd, 2024, surrounded by her children. Born October 5th, 1948, in Sayer, Oklahoma, the daughter of Hubert L. Fullerton and Cleo (Totty) Fullerton.

Born and raised until the age of seven in Sayre Oklahoma. The family moved to Derby in 1955. Shirley attended Derby school district until...

Bob Rader

Bob Rader

Apr 22, 2024

Robert "Bob" Covell Rader passed away on April 22, 2024, at the age of 66. Bob was born on August 8, 1957, to Oscar "Lee" and Venita Rader.

Bob was the youngest of four sons. He graduated from ACCHS in Effingham, KS in 1975 where he held the school discus record for 47 years. He...

Phillip "Flip" Williams

Phillip "Flip" Williams

Apr 20, 2024

Rose Hill – Williams, Paula – Phillip - Melissa

Paula, 80, was born on May 4, 1943 to Paul and Nobia Duren in Zion, Arkansas. Paula married Roy Williams in 1963. Together they raised 2 tenacious boys Kevin & Phillip. Paula enjoyed reading on her kindle, crocheting, pretty flowers and visiting her family in Arkansas....

Melissa "Mel" Williams

Melissa "Mel" Williams

Apr 20, 2024

Rose Hill – Williams, Paula – Phillip - Melissa

Paula, 80, was born on May 4, 1943 to Paul and Nobia Duren in Zion, Arkansas. Paula married Roy Williams in 1963. Together they raised 2 tenacious boys Kevin & Phillip. Paula enjoyed reading on her kindle, crocheting, pretty flowers and visiting her family in Arkansas....

Paula Jean Williams

Paula Jean Williams

Apr 20, 2024

Rose Hill – Williams, Paula – Phillip - Melissa

Paula, 80, was born on May 4, 1943 to Paul and Nobia Duren in Zion, Arkansas. Paula married Roy Williams in 1963. Together they raised 2 tenacious boys Kevin & Phillip. Paula enjoyed reading on her kindle, crocheting, pretty flowers and visiting her family in Arkansas....

Cari Charter

Cari Charter

Apr 20, 2024

Wichita, Kansas – Cari was born to Gary and Sally (Meuser) Charter on August 12, 1969 in Lawrence, Kansas. She passed away April 20, 2024. She graduated from Campus HS in Haysville, Kansas and attended Wichita State University. Cari worked early in her career for Dorth-Coombs Insurance, and in 2010 joined Kansas Bankers Insurance, a subsidiary of KBA. There...

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