Shirley Kopplin Plush
May 27, 2024
Shirley Alice Plush (Lamb-Kopplin)
Shirley Alice Plush, 97 years old, passed away peacefully on Memorial Day morning, May 27, 2024, at her Derby residence, in the presence of her children.
She was born on March 22, 1927, in Yates Center to Richard Lamb Sr. and Alice Cantrell-Lamb. She grew up in...
Gerald E. Nicholson
May 26, 2024
Nicholson, Gerald E. Jr., 83, passed away Tuesday, May 26th, 2024. He was born November 2nd, 1940 to Gerald and Mildred Nicholson in Alabama.
Gerald served in the Army in Vietnam, was a member of the Derby VFW, American Legion, co-founder of the Patriot Guard and retired from Boeing after 31 years. Jerry was into...
Joan Edith House
May 25, 2024
A mother’s love and hugs last long after she lets go.
Joan (Carey) House let go of her earthly life on Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Joan’s life began in 1931 on a farm outside of Valley Center, Kansas. She extended her learning and attended Friend’s University. In 1953, Joan proudly joined...
Mark S. Clawson
May 24, 2024
Mark Stephen Clawson, age 97, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2024 surrounded by family members. He was born October 22, 1926, to John Timothy and Bessie (Stewart) Clawson. They lived on a farm outside Guymon, Oklahoma, and moved into town after the Dust Bowl. He and his siblings attended a one-room schoolhouse with 9 students including two of...
Vernon Todd
May 23, 2024
Was born December 30, 1961, to Eunice and William Todd. He died May 23, 2024. He had five children, Pamela Todd (Salina, KS), Amanda Todd (Salina, KS), Paul Todd (Derby, KS), Ivey and Jasmine Todd (Belle Plaine, KS). Vernon also had five grandchildren, Izabelle and Dominick Rhinehart (daughter and son of Pamela Todd), and Kaiden, Briana and Maya Watson...
Forrest G. Butts
May 22, 2024
Forrest G. Butts, 91, went to be with the Lord, May 22, 2024.
Visitation 1-8pm Tuesday, May 28, with family present from 5-8pm at Smith Mortuary in Mulvane. Funeral 2pm Wednesday, May 29, Mulvane United Methodist Church, 107 S. Central.
Forrest is preceded in death by his parents, four siblings, and...
Mary Lou Elder
May 22, 2024
Mary Lou (Dick) Elder, a retired Nursing Instructor for Central Community College, Grand Island, NE and Mary Lanning School of Nursing, Hastings, NE passed away May 22, 2024 at 95 years of age. Mary Lou was born June 5, 1928 to John Elden Dick and Mary Jane (Massey) Dick in Sedgwick County, KS on her great grandfather Massey’s homestead....
Steven Randall Wheelhouse
May 21, 2024
Steven Randall Wheelhouse, 74, died Tuesday, May 21st, 2024, in Haysville, Kansas.
He was born February 5th, 1950, in Hannibal, Missouri.
Steven enjoyed bird watching, taking long walks in national parks, writing and was an avid reader of sci-fi novels. He graduated from Lawrence High School in May 1968 and graduated from the...
Linda S. Nett
May 18, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Linda S. Nett, age 81, on May 18, 2024. Born in Oklahoma, on January 8, 1943, Linda was a pillar of strength and joy to her family and community in Haysville, Kansas.
Linda’s life was a testament to her unwavering dedication to her family....
Judy Shields
May 17, 2024
Mulvane - Shields, Judy Geraldine
69, passed away Friday, May 17th, 2024. She was born August 3rd, 1954 to Robert Eubanks and Josalee Ashcraft Eubanks in Morehead, Mississippi.
Judy and her sister Kelly were raised in Kellyville, OK, graduating from Kellyville High School in 1974. After high school, Judy went on to work...
Caroline Marie Roach
May 16, 2024
Caroline Marie Roach, of Wichita, age 83, retired Fleming Foods accountant, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024. Visitation 1-8 pm Tuesday, May 21, with family greeting friends 5-7 pm, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Recitation of the Rosary 1 pm Wednesday, May 22, with Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 1:30 pm, both at Sacred Heart Church, Colwich. Caroline...
Eugene C Kleman
May 13, 2024
Eugene Clarence Kleman 93, died on Monday, May 13th, 2024. He was born December 7th, 1930 to Franklyn Kleman and Elizabeth Kleman (Kottenbrock) in Kalida, Ohio.
Our dad grew up on a farm in Northwest Ohio, while mom was from a nearby small town. They first met during their teenage years at church social events....
Patsy Ann Harrison
May 13, 2024
Patsy was born on September 6, 1930 in Wichita, Kansas and passed away on May 13, 2024 at the age of 93.
Patsy graduated Wichita East High School and Friends University; she was a Kindergarten teacher with the Wichita Public Schools for 30 years. She taught at Booth and Stearman Elementaries and loved that she...
Remone Halabi
May 12, 2024
Halabi, Remone, 16, passed away from a motorcycle accident, Sunday, May 12th, 2024. He was born June 11, 2007 to Fareed and Dorian Halabi in Wichita, Kansas.
Preceded in death by his grandfathers, Raymond York and Mohamed Halabi; great-grandparents, Elmer and Skip Noordhoek. Survivors include his mother, Dorian Halabi and stepfather, Shaun Stone; siblings, Calel...
Diane Lynn Paul
May 11, 2024
Diane Lynn (Ott) Paul passed from this life to be with Our Lord in her heavenly home on May 11, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 26, 1956, in Wichita, Kan. to Charles and Patricia Ott.
Diane grew-up on the family farm in Peck, Kan. She graduated from Mulvane High School...
Jennifer Barneycastle
May 10, 2024
Douglass - Barneycastle, Jennifer Elaine
52, passed away Friday, May 10th, 2024. She was born December 11th, 1971 to Rodney Barneycastle and Elaine Barker Barneycastle in Munich, Germany.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, James and Bernice Barneycastle, Donna Lee Perisho and Keith Barker; nephew, Logan Ricks
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Rick Babinger
May 9, 2024
Mulvane - Babinger, Richard John "Rick"
74, passed away Thursday, May 9th, 2024. He was born January 2nd, 1950 to William Babinger and Shirley (Bower) Babinger in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Rick was a member of the U.S. Air Force and a Vietnam Veteran. Rick was a lifelong Pittsburgh Steelers fan and shared his love...
Carroll D. Wood
May 9, 2024
Carroll Dwane Wood, 85, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024. He was born April 29, 1939, to Dwane and Josephine Wood in Wellington, Kansas.
Preceded in death by his mother, Josephine; his father, Dwane; his brother, Glen; his sister, Karen; his son, Dwane; and his daughter, Vanessa.
Left to cherish his...
Ralph "Jack" Stover
May 9, 2024
Ralph Jackson Stover (“Jack”), 90yrs of Derby, KS, passed away peacefully at home on May 9, 2024. He was born on September 22, 1933, to parents Ralph Stover and Helen Stover Sleeper.
Jack completed service in the US Army, worked for more than 35 years with Southwestern Bell/AT &T in various roles that led to...
Dortha May Schroeder
May 6, 2024
Dortha May (Ellsaesser) Schroeder, 99, co-owner of Action Real Estate, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024. A memorial service will be held 11am Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Woodlawn United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; Rollo and Ruth (Stoner) Ellsaesser; husband of 70 years, Robert “Bob” Schroeder, and five siblings....
