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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Richard C Reder

Richard C Reder

Feb 7, 2024

Mulvane - Richard C.Reder, 72, died on Wednesday, February 7th, 2024 in Olathe, KS . He was born June 28th, 1951 in Wichita, KS to Smith and Elda Reder

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He was a retired electrical engineer. He enjoyed woodworking, electrical projects and singing.

He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Sherry Jill Howell

Sherry Jill Howell

Feb 7, 2024

Sherry Jill (Edwards) Howell, 65, of Midwest City, Oklahoma was born on April 3, 1958, and passed on February 7, 2024, surrounded by her daughters and sisters.

Jill is preceded in death by her husband, Dale Howell, and her mother, Karen Edwards.

Jill is survived by her father, Odell Edwards of...

Allan Kent Huffman

Allan Kent Huffman

Feb 7, 2024

The best man in my life passed away tonight.. RIP Dad I already miss you. You were always there when I needed help or just an ear to listen. I love you and pray that your journey ends you in a better place..

Gisela L. Bette

Gisela L. Bette

Feb 7, 2024

Gisela Bette,

97, retired Coleman employee, died Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Rosary 9:30 am, Funeral Mass 10:00 am February 13, at St Mary Catholic Church, Derby, KS.

Preceded in death by parents; brother, Werner H Bette(Edith); and nephews, Michael H Bette and Thomas H Bette, DDS.

Survived by her sister, Ingeborg Serowiecki of...

Mary M. Morgan

Mary M. Morgan

Feb 6, 2024

Wichita - Mary Margaret Morgan 82, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, February 6, 2024. She was born November 17, 1941 to Everett and Dovie Seagraves Cupp in Joplin, Missouri. She graduated from Joplin High School, 1959. She married the love of her life, Harold Dwayne Morgan on July 7, 1959 at Joplin Heights Christian Church. She worked as a bookkeeper...

Darlene Gilmore

Darlene Gilmore

Feb 5, 2024

Gilmore, Darlene Joan, 84, passed away Monday, February 5th, 2024. She was born August 7th, 1939 to Arthur and Pearl Margheim, in Russell, Kansas

Preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Gerald Margheim and Scharlene Hutchings. Survivors include her husband, James "Jim"; children, Michael Gilmore, William (Tina) Gilmore, Lesley (Jim) Eliasen; grandchildren, Morgan (Tarent) Tevis;...

Judy M. Fisher

Judy M. Fisher

Feb 5, 2024

Fisher, Judy Marie, 76, passed away Monday, February 5th, 2024. She was born July 8th, 1947 to Elmer and Helen Ballay, in Monett, Missouri.

Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gary; daughter, Margo Lee and brother, James Vincent Ballay. Survivors include her children, Melissa Fisher, Stacey (Shelby) Jenkins; 7 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; siblings, Mary...

Joan Miller

Joan Miller

Feb 5, 2024

Joan Miller passed away February 5, 2024. She was born on a farm near Clearwater, Kansas, on August 27, 1926.

She graduated from Wellington High School and worked at the telephone company as an operator. Joan met Bob Miller in high school and they married December 1, 1945, when he returned from his tour of...

Benjamin Lee Mcgowan

Benjamin Lee Mcgowan

Feb 4, 2024

Benjamin Lee McGowan born 12/28/2017 in Wichita, Kansas has passed away 02/04/2024. His short time with us will forever leave a lasting impact on our lives. He is survived by his mother, Samantha Lynette Wisdom; Step-Father, Caleb McGowan and Father. Aaron Wolfe; as well as many brothers and sisters. His smile will forever fill us with joy. He was...

Lacey Johnson

Lacey Johnson

Feb 4, 2024

Wichita - Lacey Lynn Johnson 42, died Sunday, February 4th, 2024. She was born August 20th, 1981 to Michael and Brenda Waterman in Wichita, Kansas.

Lacey was a graduate of West High School. Lacey was a Pre-Certification Specialist at Wichita Surgical Specialist and worked with a special group of co-workers and friends.

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Gary Allan Unkel

Gary Allan Unkel

Feb 3, 2024

Gary Allan Unkel was born December 15, 1941 in Hornick, Iowa, the son of Robert Eugene and Alice Mae “Peggy” (Green) Unkel. He passed from this life on February 3, 2024, in Derby, Kansas, at the age of 82.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Jaynice Pyle, brothers Daryl and Robin...

Jack Wayne Boden

Jack Wayne Boden

Feb 2, 2024

Jack Wayne Boden of Wichita Kansas passed away on February 2, 2024.

Jack was born on October 2, 1928 in Sharon Kansas to Anna Manley Boden and Norton Boden, the youngest of eight children. He graduated from Sharon High School where he was actively involved in basketball. In 1947 he moved to Wichita where he...

Donald L. Culver, Jr.

Donald L. Culver, Jr.

Feb 1, 2024

Culver, Donald L., Jr., of Derby, Kansas, passed away at Harry Hynes Hospice Center on February 1, 2024.

He has reached the age of 72 years.

He was born on March 9, 1951, in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida, the son of Donald L. and Dora (Buchanon) Culver, Sr. on August 26,...

Darlene Ellen Shivers

Darlene Ellen Shivers

Jan 31, 2024

Belle Plaine- Shivers, Darlene

86, passed away Wednesday, January 31st, 2024. She was born December 6th, 1937 to Jennings Walters and Lena Frey in Junction City, Kansas.

Darlene was a post office rural mail carrier for 25 years. In her spare time, she enjoyed writing letters and cards. Darlene traveled, enjoyed gardening, craft...

Philip Harold Nelson

Philip Harold Nelson

Jan 31, 2024

Philip Harold Nelson, 73, of Wichita, Kansas, sadly left us on January 31, 2024. Survivors include his wife, Jill Marie Lancaster Nelson; sons Brian P. Nelson, wife Angie H. Nelson and Michael A. Nelson wife Melissa Downing. His grandchildren Kaylie S. Nelson and Cameron B. Nelson. As well as his sister Phyllis McKibbin.

Phil Nelson...

Brent E. Overbey

Brent E. Overbey

Jan 30, 2024

Brent Evan Overbey was born to Tom and Betty Overbey of Douglass, Kansas on April 5th, 1958. He retired in the early hours of January 30th, 2024 from the career called “Life” at the officially sanctioned age of sixty-five in the city of Wichita. Vocationally, Brent spent twenty-six years in the employ of the industry that gave that city...

William P. Campbell

William P. Campbell

Jan 29, 2024

Campbell, William P., 90, passed away Monday, January 29th, 2024. He was born November 20th, 1933 to Frederick and Vivian Prenzel, in Evansville, Indiana. William served two tours in Vietnam and retired from the United States Army.

Preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy "Dodie"; children, Pierre Campbell, Susan Corcoran, Willam...

Rev. Don Noble

Rev. Don Noble

Jan 29, 2024

The Rev. Don Sears Noble, 73, was born March 27, 1950, and completed his earthly life on Jan. 29, 2024. The son of Robert and Twyla Noble he was born in Topeka but spent his childhood and teen years in Tomah, Wisc., where he graduated from high school in 1968. After the death of his father, the family returned...

Mike Douglas Wilmeth

Mike Douglas Wilmeth

Jan 29, 2024

Wichita - Wilmeth, Michael "Mike" Douglas

68, passed away Monday, January 29, 2024. He was born October 22nd, 1955 to Elwood Wilmeth and Evelyn (Barton) Wilmeth in Wichita, Kansas.

Mike was an avid golfer and enjoyed his time as a member of the Andover Golf Course. Aside from his love for his 2015...

Marvin Roy Jones

Marvin Roy Jones

Jan 28, 2024

Marvin Roy Jones was born in Meeker, Colorado on June 7, 1928, to Homer and Eveleth Jones.

He enlisted in the Army, and at the age of 20 was inducted into service in November 1948, at Fort Riley, Kansas. After three months of training at Fort Riley, he was deployed to Japan and Korea. It...

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