Obituaries

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....

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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;...

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...

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...

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...

Sep 13, 2011

Dorothy Lucille Middlebusher, 93 years young, was born on June 17, 1918 in Wichita, KS. She went to join her Heavenly Father on September 13, 2011. Dorothy was a retired legal secretary and former secretary of West Side Christian Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Grant and Jessie Weatherson and husband, Robert Vernon Middlebusher. She is...

Sep 13, 2011

Ronald Kissack, 67, former co-owner of 47th St. Auto Parts, died September 13, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Jr. and Marjorie Kissack and a grandson, Caleb. Survivors include his brothers, Clayton (Carol) Kissack, Alan (Alice) Kissack; son, Nicholas Kissack; step-daughter, Chalise Morton; grandchildren, Skyler and Mya. Ron was a talented drummer who played professionally...

Sep 12, 2011

Darren Paul Dill, 40, died Monday, September 12, 2011. Private family services will be held at a later date. Survivors include his father, Kenneth Dill; mother, Rae Ann Dill; brother, David Dill; sister, Angela and her husband Randy Ball; son, Blake; daughter, Ariana; extended family and friends.

Sep 12, 2011

HAYSVILLE – Morris, Minnie Marie, 77, died Mon, Sept 12, 2011. Visitation 9am-4pm Thurs, Smith Mortuary 1415 N Rock Rd, Derby. Graveside service 11am Fri, Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery, Winfield, KS. Minnie was preceded in death by husband, Bill. She is survived by sons, Jack (Debbie) Robbins & William Ray Morris II; grandchildren, Casey (Becky) Robbins, Billy Robbins & Kord...

Sep 10, 2011

MULVANE – Rodgers, Joyce Evelyn, age 63, retired crew chief from Beech Aircraft, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2011. Visitation 4-8pm Wednesday at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Road, Derby. Funeral service 2pm Thursday at Mulvane United Methodist Church, 107 S. Central Ave, Mulvane. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Jeff and Ida Sade; husband, Ed Rodgers;...

Sep 9, 2011

DERBY – Starr, Kathy J., age 57, passed away Friday, September 9, 2011. Kathy was the third daughter born to Eugene and Maxine McConaughey. While growing up she attended school in Ulysses, Kansas. Kathy played the alto sax and was a twirler for the Ulysses High School marching band. After graduation she applied and was accepted into Kansas State...

Sep 8, 2011

MULVANE – Holdeman, Nellie Mae, died Thursday, September 8, 2011 in Victoria Falls Nursing Home after a series of small strokes. Nellie was born in Herman, Minnesota, July 8 1915, to William Kitterman and Ella Knox. The family was in Minnesota as her father, a thrasher machine engineer, worked the wheat harvest north. She was raised in Gypsum, Kansas...

Sep 7, 2011

Paul James Stewart, 89, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 in Mulvane, KS. He was born May 10, 1922 in Maumee, Searcy County, Arkansas. Paul was the third of four children born to Milas Andrew & Dora Gailys (Burright) Stewart.

Paul met his wife, Lucy Irene Bullington, at church in Ponca City,...