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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries
Larna "Hammer" Godsey
Feb 17, 2024
Larna A Godsey (Hammer), 74, of Wichita Kansas, passed away on February 17, 2024 after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer.
Larna was born on December 26, 1949 to Max and Betty Naden in Arkansas City, and grew up in Ponca City, OK. After graduating from Ponca City High School, Larna married Dean Godsev and...
Matthew Allen Bowen
Feb 16, 2024
Matthew was born September 28, 1986, and was the oldest of five. His brother Mitch joined us shortly thereafter and they were as close as twins. To mix things up, we added his sister Morgan to the group, and she has since been know as the "family glue." And because three children just weren't enough of a challenge, Zach...
Nadine Palmer
Feb 16, 2024
Wichita - Palmer, Nadine
96, passed away Friday, February 16, 2024. She was born June 28, 1927 to William and Oval Moore in Stoutland, Missouri.
She grew up helping her parents on the family farm. She was born again at the age of 14, was baptized in a nearby pond on November 30,...
Robert Dean Urban
Feb 15, 2024
Robert Dean Urban, age 53, of Pratt, KS, passed away on February 15, 2024, in Pratt, Kansas.
Robert was born in West Plains, Missouri, on December 6, 1970, to Wynona Urban and Robert Urban. He attended Skyline High School and furthered his education at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology. He pursued a career at...
Fredrick Ford Franklin
Feb 15, 2024
Fredrick F. Franklin, age 90, retired Sears employee and former Carpet Center employee, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024. No visitation. Memorial graveside service 2 pm Wednesday, February 21, Hillcrest Cemetery, Florence, KS. Fred is preceded in death by his parents and siblings. Survivors include his wife, Nelly; children, Donna Mollett (Willis), Katherine Pitcher, Richard Franklin, Janell Hyatt (Michael),...
Mary Leone Mauser
Feb 13, 2024
Mulvane - Mauser, Mary Leone
92, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024. She was born January 13, 1932 to Harry Clenten O'Mara and Inez Leona Loomis O'Mara in Emporia, Kansas.
After receiving her LPN, Mary was a dedicated nurse, helping others in the Great Bend and Wichita communities. She loved the outdoors, church,...
Howard Blaine Johnson
Feb 12, 2024
Howard B. Johnson, 90, died peacefully surrounded by his family on February 12, 2024.
Howard and the love of his life, Ruth, shared 72 years together in a great love story. His family, as well as his friends, were the centerpiece of his life. Howard and Ruth first met at Bethany College in Lindsborg, then...
Carol Walter
Feb 11, 2024
Carol Vaunita Glenn-Walter was born on the family farm in rural Cunningham, Kansas, on November 22, 1937, to Elmer Raymond and Elva Racheal Waters-Glenn. She passed away on February 11, 2024, following a courageous battle with lung cancer that began in May 2017.
Carol was affectionately called "Cookie" by family members and grew up on...
Donna Johnson
Feb 9, 2024
Rose Hill - Donna Johnson 80, went to be with her Lord Friday, February 9th, 2024. She was born September 26th, 1943 in Wichita, KS. to LaVerne and Genevieve Reinhert
She enjoyed thrifting, collecting costume jewelry and marbles among many other things. She loved OU football
(according to her son LOL) She treasured...
Roland F. Cornelson, Jr.
Feb 8, 2024
Cornelson, Roland, 87, was born in Chanute, Kansas, where he grew up with his twin brother, Frank and his sister Pattie. He met and married his high school sweetheart, Juanita, in 1956. Shortly after, Rollie and Juanita moved to Wichita, where they resided and raised their two daughters Debbie and Tamie. In Wichita, Rollie worked for Kansas Gas and...
Elbert "Mike" Randall
Feb 8, 2024
Elbert “Mike” Randall was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He worked at APAC for over 39 years and developed countless lifelong friendships. When he wasn’t working, he was playing with his grandchildren, watching KU basketball, or telling stories about the old days. He was stubborn in all ways, but he was most stubborn about loving his family- no...
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
.
He was a retired electrical engineer. He enjoyed woodworking, electrical projects and singing.
He was preceded in death by his parents,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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