Obituaries

Mar 8, 2024

Derby - Hagbom, Jean Lamont

81, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024. She was born March 11, 1942, to Jack Rafferty and Lorraine Rafferty Doe in Redmond, Oregon.

As a child, Jean's father Jack, served in the Navy during WW2. Once the war was over, he moved their growing family back to their...

Mar 8, 2024

Manhattan - Foust, Andrew Mark

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andrew Mark Foust passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 8, 2024 at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan. He was 29 years old, and died at peace with God. Born in Wichita, KS on September 1, 1994, Andrew excelled academically in both Augusta and Valley Center...

Mar 7, 2024

Robert L. Aimes, Age 87, passed away to be with the Lord on Thursday March 7th 2024.

Preceded in death. He parents Dwight and Gladys Aimes, His wife Mary Aimes, son Bryan Tilson. His siblings, Dean Aimes, Donna Atkins and Joyce Simpson.

Robert is survived by sons Richard (Vicki) Aimes and...

Mar 7, 2024

Judy Lea Toalson "Babe" Matney, went to a better life on Thursday, March 7, 2024.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY: There are events in our life that trigger a reflection of our life. One of those events happened over night. This is that reflection.

As a teenager, a group of us spent...

Mar 6, 2024

Gary Edward (Thompson) Linton, was born August 27, 1945 and died on March 6, 2024.

Gary is a 1963 Derby High School graduate. After high school he served in the US Navy. He was a member of the VFW and the American Legion in Winfield, KS

Gary preceded in death by...

Mar 6, 2024

Sullens, Edna J., 82, passed away Wednesday, March 6th, 2024. She was born December 25th, 1941 to Gerard and Violet Jarry in Pryor, Oklahoma.

Preceded in death by her parents; Jana Wickham, Connie Ball, Bob Jarry and Patty Jarry. Survivors include her son, Bob (Maryann) Sullens; grandson, Sean (Ariel) Schmidt; great-grandchildren, Haylee, Kaylee, Emmett and...

Mar 4, 2024

Mulvane - Clark, Carla Jo

68, passed away Monday, March 4, 2024. She was born September 25, 1955, adopted at birth by William Bonde and Betty (Brothers) Bonde in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

Carla was an active member of her church, where she shared her love with her friends and family through her creativity. She...

Mar 4, 2024

Kariann Boales 56, died Monday, March 4th, 2024 at her residence. She was born June 20 1967 to Gerald and Nancy Larson in Aurora, Colorado.

Kari loved spending time with her children, family, friends, and her dog Barney. She was the best mom, sister, friend. She never turned down a day or weekend trip, and...

Mar 3, 2024

Iris “Ike” Maxine Clark Keely was born on a small farm in Glen Elder, KS to Leslie Pearl Clark and Cecile Mae Clark (Gaston). The farm was a section of the original homestead of her grandfather Cyrus Gaston, a veteran of the civil war. Ike was the 11th of 12 children and the last surviving sibling which included 9...

Mar 2, 2024

Jon F. Jeffreys, 80, retired from the Wichita Public Schools, Security Systems and Operations, joined his beloved wife in heaven on March 2, 2024.

Jon was a devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend. Jon was a collector of many things including: beer steins, buckles, rocks, radios, antiques, cameras, coins and more. He enjoyed...

Mar 2, 2024

Haysville - Danny Garner 77, a retired Cessna Aircraft manager died Saturday, March 2, 2024. He was born October 3,1946 to Edward and LaVeta Garner Sapulpa, Oklahoma.

He was preceded in death by his father, mother, sister (Joyce) and grandson (Luke).

Danny is survived by his wife (Linda) of 57 beautiful...

Mar 1, 2024

Coyita Dean Robbins nee Savage, formerly of Harrison, AR, died Friday, March 1, 2024. She was 92. She was, and always will be, surrounded by love.

She is preceded in death and was escorted home by her husband, Lawrence V. Robbins of Wichita, her parents, Arch and Bonnie Savage of Harrison, AR, and brother Mark...

Mar 1, 2024

Ralph William Dillon Jr., 77, of Derby, Kansas, passed away on March 1, 2024. He was born on December 24, 1946, in Vincennes, Indiana. Ralph, a United States Army veteran, dedicated 13 years to military service. He later served on the Boeing Flightline as an Avionics Technician for over 20 years.

Ralph was known for...

Mar 1, 2024

Betty Marie (See) Feast, 87 years old of Wichita, retired from Beech Aircraft, went to be with our Lord on March 1, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arrenzo and Hazel (Culp) See; the father of their children, Clarence Feast; daughter, Dixie (Feast) Maugans; son, Jim Feast; great-grandson, Anthony Heath; brothers, Charles See, Harold See and...

Feb 28, 2024

Cochran, Ellen 80, of Huntley, IL passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. She was born February 3, 1944, in Norwich, CT to James and Margaret Deignan.

Ellen attended St. Patrick’s Elementary and graduated from Norwich Free Academy in 1961 both in Norwich, CT. Her undergraduate degree was in Fashion Merchandising from Florida State...

Feb 26, 2024

Arturo A. Zamora, 68, loving father and grandfather, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024 in Wichita, Kansas.

A private service celebrating his life will be held at a later date.

The family has set up a fund to help with final expenses. The family appreciates any help you can give. Donate...

Feb 26, 2024

Sandra “Sue” Miller passed peacefully at home in Derby on February 26th 2024. Born in 1941 to Earnest and Evelyn Solomon, Sue lived well. Survived by her husband, Jack Miller; the couple married in August 1957, raised two accomplished daughters, Cindy (Vic), and Connie (Randy), and were devoted to each other for 66 years – no matter how much...

Feb 26, 2024

Mulvane - Cassidy, Michael Dennis

77, passed away Monday, February 26th, 2024.  He was born August 19th, 1946 to Robert Cassidy and Charlotte (Mosely) Cassidy in Kansas City, Kansas.

Mike and his six siblings were raised in Kansas City, a proud Irish Catholic Wyandotte County family. He graduated from Bishop Ward High School...

Feb 25, 2024

Mary Louella Dixson, 77, died February 25, 2024 in Wichita. Born September 30, 1946 in Garnett, she was the daughter of Theda and Nicholas Foltz II.

Mary was a longtime Shelter Insurance agent. She enjoyed going to Bingo with her best friend, Rita Dunlap, and reading mysteries and romances. She especially loved time with her...

Feb 25, 2024

Merita A Reed was born November 19,1937 in Peck, KS, and passed peacefully in Mulvane, KS, February 25, 2024, at 86 years of age. Merita graduated from Mulvane with the class of 1955, then in later years attended Wichita State University obtaining a bachelor’s degree in education and a master’s degree in geology. She was a retired schoolteacher having...