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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries
Peggy Ann Bumgarner
Jan 10, 2024
Bumgarner, Peggy Ann, 79, passed away Wednesday, January 10th, 2024. She was born September 23rd, 1944 to Theodore and Avis Culbertson, in Fredonia, Kansas.
Preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Billy, Ardell, and Terrie. Survivors include her husband, Bob; sons, Bobby (Tina) Bumgarner, Kevin (Melanie) Bumgarner; grandchildren, Lauren (Gilbert) Olvera and Caleb (Kelly)...
Curtis E. Smith
Jan 10, 2024
Curtis Earl Smith,81, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 10th, 2024 in Derby, KS. Son of Earl and Aldea (Archambo) Smith, he was born January 10th, 1943 in Nowata, OK.
After graduating from Nowata High School he married his high school sweetheart, Sharon (Boley) Smith on June 29,1962. He proudly served in...
Mark D. Schoonover
Jan 10, 2024
Schoonover, Mark Duane, 64, passed away Wednesday, January 10th, 2024. He was born May 2nd, 1959 to Duane and Marilu Schoonover, in Adrian, Michigan.
Preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his brother, Michael, and his wife, Margaret; children, Maggie Rose (Greg) Schoonover, Colton (Lauren) Schoonover; grandchildren, Xavier, Xander, Evelyn and Liam. Mark and...
William Lloyd Diller
Jan 10, 2024
Mulvane - William Lloyd Diller 75, died Wednesday, January 10th, 2024. He was born July 2nd, 1948 to LLoyd and Doris (Williamson) Diller in Wichita, Kansas.
He was a retired machinist of over 46 years at Cessna (Textron). He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends along with whatever the day had in store....
Beverly K. Dewater
Jan 8, 2024
DeWater, Beverly, K., 82, passed away Monday, January 8th, 2024, in Winfield, Kansas. Graveside service is 2:00 pm Saturday, January 20th, 2024, at the Douglass Cemetery, Douglass, Kansas.
Beverly was born June 19, 1941, In Winfield, Kansas to Leona Belle (Shockey) and Charles William De Water. She was reared and attended schools in Elk County,...
Kenneth E. Redman
Jan 7, 2024
Redman, Kenneth E., 79, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 7th, 2024. He was born December 12th, 1944, to Frederick and Vera (Cole) Redman in Topeka, KS, the second of four sons. Visitation and Rosary are 7:30pm Friday, January 12, 2024, at Smith Mortuary in Derby, Funeral Mass is 10:30am Saturday, January 13, 2024, at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Graveside...
Dean E. Johnson
Jan 4, 2024
Dean E. Johnson (88) went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 4th , 2024.
Dean was born September 18th, 1935 in Anthony, Kansas to Donovan “Don” and Sylvia Johnson. Older brother Stan “Sonny” undoubtingly was excited to welcome younger brother Dean to the family as well. Dean grew up in Kansas and Missouri and...
Brett Jones
Jan 4, 2024
Brett Tevel Jones was born September 7th, 2000, in Wellington, KS to John Jones and Debbie Arnett. He passed away Thursday, January 4th, 2024.
Brett was a little brother to Zacheri and Aubreigh Arroyo, big brother to Emma Jones and Uncle to Bruno Arroyo. He was a stepson to Amber Jones; a stepbrother to Austin, Payton, Deshawne,...
Kathleen Roush
Jan 3, 2024
Wichita - Kathleen Roush, 72, passed away Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024. Viewing: 6 pm to 8 pm, at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 South Seneca, Wichita, Kansas 67213. Recitation of the Rosary: 10:00 am, Wednesday, January 10th, 2024 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church,123 N. Andover Road, Andover, KS 67002. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30.
...John David Brzezinski
Jan 3, 2024
Mulvane - Brzezinski, John David, 64, died January 3rd, 2024, at Harry Hynes after his brave journey with esophageal cancer. He was born September 25th, 1959, to Edward Brzezinski and Peggy Long in Springfield, Ohio.
He was proceeded in death by his parents Edward and Ursula Brzezinski, and his sister Donna Twigg.
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Kimberly June Haynes
Jan 2, 2024
Kimberly June Haynes was a bright light to all who knew her. She would call or text people simply to ask how she could pray for them. She was always happy and always laughing, finding joy in everything.
Despite her many health issues, Kimberly diligently and untiringly expanded her knowledge of the most essential of...
Joe Herbert Coleman
Jan 1, 2024
Wichita - Coleman, Joe Herbert
74, went home to be with the LORD on Monday, January 1st, 2024. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 2 pm Saturday, March 9, 2024 at Antioch Christian Church, 3741 W. 15th Street North, Wichita, Kansas 67203.
Joe was born January 5th, 1949 in Lawrence, Kansas...
Forrest Emerson Rhodes
Dec 31, 2023
Forrest E. Rhodes, 100, of Johnstown, PA, passed away on December 31, 2023. Born July 12, 1923, son of the late Waldo and Sarah (Davis) Rhodes.
He is survived by sons, Todd (Sara) Rhodes and Jim (Theresa) Rhodes and daughter, Pamela (David) Jones.
Forrest was employed at Bethlehem Steel for many...
Mary Fisher
Dec 30, 2023
Mary Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Fisher, 74, died Saturday, December 30th, 2023 at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice in Wichita, KS. Born April 1st, 1949 to Salvador and Mabel Montiel in Oaklawn, Illinois, she spent her childhood in the suburbs of Chicago. Liz graduated from Proviso West High School.
In 1967, Liz moved to Wichita where she worked...
Gerry Staats
Dec 29, 2023
Staats, Gerry, 85, passed away on December 29th, 2023. He was born in Indianola, Iowa on November 20th, 1938 to the late Prentice and Thelma Staats. Gerry married Kay Manning on April 7th, 1961 and started his career with Sutherland Lumber in Omaha, Nebraska. In 1966, he was transferred to southern California and lived there until moving to Derby...
Darelene Turner Rapier
Dec 24, 2023
Turner Rapier, Darelene, 78, passed away peacefully at her home, Sunday December 24, 2023.
Darelene was born in Wichita to Ollie Mae & Darel L. Manning. She was a medical insurance agent, she enjoyed traveling, hiking, gardening & spending time with her family & friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers: David...
Brad Burgardt
Dec 24, 2023
Wichita - Burgardt, Bradley Victorinus
62, passed away December 24, 2023. He was born March 3rd, 1961 to Victorinus Burgardt and Wilma June Wells Burgardt in Wichita, Kansas.
He worked for Wickham Industries for 20 years and then also for Bell Mirror and Glass. When not working, he loved being outdoors. His passions...
Nancy Vitale
Dec 24, 2023
Vitale, Nancy Olive Mae, 84, passed away Sunday, December 24th, 2023. She was born June 27th, 1939 to Lenwood and Sarah Anderson in Wyandotte, Michigan.
Preceded in death by her parents; husband; Anthony "Wayne" and daughter, Laura. Survivors include her children, Lisa (Aaron) Resser, Tony (Lisa) Vitale, Brian (Andrea) Vitale; son-in-law, Melvin; 8 grandchildren and...
Derek Wayne Collins
Dec 23, 2023
Rose Hill, KS Derek Wayne Collins 39, died of MS complications, Saturday, December 23rd, 2023 in Advena Fountain View of Rose Hill, Kansas. He was born July 29th, 1984 to Henry Collins Jr and Ruth Ann (Wallingford) Collins Payne in Winfield, Kansas. Derek attended Winfield High School and employment included Winfield Sonic and Sodexo of Southwestern College.
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Don Mitchell
Dec 22, 2023
Wichita - Mitchell, Donald Cecil
78, passed away Friday, December 22, 2023. He was born January 5, 1945 to Cecil Mitchell and Pansey Long Mitchell in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Don enjoyed his time as a scout master and little league baseball coach.
He was preceded in death by his...
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