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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Max A. Hilgers

Max A. Hilgers

May 4, 2024

Max Hilgers, age 86, of Kansas City, KS passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Mulvane, KS.

He was born in Leavenworth, KS on February 22, 1938, to the late Michael and Hattie Mae Schoonover Hilgers. During his childhood, his family lived in Kansas (Leavenworth and Kansas City,) and Washington (Seattle), before settling in Dodge...

Paul Heidt

Paul Heidt

May 3, 2024

Paul Heidt, 88, of Rose Hill, KS, passed away on May 3rd, 2024. He was born to George and Francis Heidt on March 29th, 1936 in Schefield, North Dakota.

In May of 1954, Paul enlisted in the Air Force and upon completing his basic training, he spent August of 1954 to April of 1955 learning...

James L. Schroeder

James L. Schroeder

May 3, 2024

James L. Schroeder was born on December 20th, 1970, to Dennis and Lynda Schroeder of Wichita, KS.

James moved to Iowa with his mother, Lynda, and his stepfather, Glenn Reedy as he started High School. James graduated High School in Bettendorf, IA and enlisted in the US Navy. James served aboard the Naval Destroyer, USS...

Kenneth Merchant

Kenneth Merchant

May 3, 2024

Wichita - Merchant, Kenneth Eugene

70, passed away Friday, May 3rd, 2024. He was born December 16th, 1953 to Clarence Merchant and Ruth Richardson Merchant in Wichita, Kansas.

Kenneth demonstrated a commendable tenure of 28 years at Boeing, where he dedicated his professional efforts. In his leisure time, he pursued his lifelong passion...

Gary Boman

Gary Boman

Apr 30, 2024

Mulvane- Gary Gene Boman, 64, died Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

Gary was born on November 23, 1959 to Jack and Helen Jean (Sullivan)Boman in Wichita, Ks. He attended schools in Seneca MO. At age 20, he graduated from the Police Academy at MSSU. He was married his first wife in 1983. They had two children, Daniel and...

Dorothy J. Carter

Dorothy J. Carter

Apr 29, 2024

Carter, Dorothy Jeanne, 94, passed away Monday, April 29th, 2024. She was born April 19th, 1930 to Orville and Lucille Carter in Enid, Oklahoma.

Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Mark; daughter, Jill Hundley and brother, Jerry Carter. Survivors include her children, Rob Carter, Chris Carter, David Carter; and son-in-law, Kevin; brother, Dean (Rita)...

Lana Starkey

Lana Starkey

Apr 28, 2024

Lana was born to William and Faye Brown in Neosho, MO. She grew up there and graduated from Neosho High School. She attended Southwest MO State University in Springfield, MO. It was there she met her husband, Gene Starkey.

She was employed in various professions. She worked several years as a head teller at Commerce...

Joe Wilson

Joe Wilson

Apr 27, 2024

Mulvane - Wilson, Joe A, 84, retired Machinist at Boeing entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 27, 2024. He was born January 9, 1940 to Joseph and Ruth Wilson in Wichita, Kansas.

Joe loved the outdoors and had many hobbies that kept him outside. He was an avid purple martin watcher, putting up many...

Shirley Arthula Harding

Shirley Arthula Harding

Apr 23, 2024

Shirley A. Harding, 75, passed away on April 23rd, 2024, surrounded by her children. Born October 5th, 1948, in Sayer, Oklahoma, the daughter of Hubert L. Fullerton and Cleo (Totty) Fullerton.

Born and raised until the age of seven in Sayre Oklahoma. The family moved to Derby in 1955. Shirley attended Derby school district until...

Bob Rader

Bob Rader

Apr 22, 2024

Robert "Bob" Covell Rader passed away on April 22, 2024, at the age of 66. Bob was born on August 8, 1957, to Oscar "Lee" and Venita Rader.

Bob was the youngest of four sons. He graduated from ACCHS in Effingham, KS in 1975 where he held the school discus record for 47 years. He...

Phillip "Flip" Williams

Phillip "Flip" Williams

Apr 20, 2024

Rose Hill – Williams, Paula – Phillip - Melissa

Paula, 80, was born on May 4, 1943 to Paul and Nobia Duren in Zion, Arkansas. Paula married Roy Williams in 1963. Together they raised 2 tenacious boys Kevin & Phillip. Paula enjoyed reading on her kindle, crocheting, pretty flowers and visiting her family in Arkansas....

Melissa "Mel" Williams

Melissa "Mel" Williams

Apr 20, 2024

Rose Hill – Williams, Paula – Phillip - Melissa

Paula, 80, was born on May 4, 1943 to Paul and Nobia Duren in Zion, Arkansas. Paula married Roy Williams in 1963. Together they raised 2 tenacious boys Kevin & Phillip. Paula enjoyed reading on her kindle, crocheting, pretty flowers and visiting her family in Arkansas....

Paula Jean Williams

Paula Jean Williams

Apr 20, 2024

Rose Hill – Williams, Paula – Phillip - Melissa

Paula, 80, was born on May 4, 1943 to Paul and Nobia Duren in Zion, Arkansas. Paula married Roy Williams in 1963. Together they raised 2 tenacious boys Kevin & Phillip. Paula enjoyed reading on her kindle, crocheting, pretty flowers and visiting her family in Arkansas....

Cari Charter

Cari Charter

Apr 20, 2024

Wichita, Kansas – Cari was born to Gary and Sally (Meuser) Charter on August 12, 1969 in Lawrence, Kansas. She passed away April 20, 2024. She graduated from Campus HS in Haysville, Kansas and attended Wichita State University. Cari worked early in her career for Dorth-Coombs Insurance, and in 2010 joined Kansas Bankers Insurance, a subsidiary of KBA. There...

Floyd Douglas Zollinger

Floyd Douglas Zollinger

Apr 20, 2024

Floyd Zollinger, 66, passed away on April 20, 2024. Born June 12, 1957 in Wichita, the son of Ted and Louise (Parker) Zollinger.

Floyd was an outdoor enthusiast and planted a garden every spring. He loved fishing. crow hunting, and spending time at their cabin on Fall River Lake. He was a volunteer fireman for...

Barbara Knight

Barbara Knight

Apr 19, 2024

Haysville - Knight, Barbara

69, passed away Friday, April 19th, 2024. She was born July 16th, 1954 in Hill City, Kansas.

With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to a cherished daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother. Barbara is leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and selflessness that will forever be remembered.

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Carol May Williamson

Carol May Williamson

Apr 16, 2024

Williamson, Carol May, 73, the most amazing and loving wife, friend, mama and grandma that anyone could ever hope for, which is all she ever wanted to be, passed away Tuesday, April 16th, 2024. She was born May 1st, 1950 to Bud and Frances Winter in Pampa, Texas.

Preceded in death by her parents; first...

Christopher Paul Mattox

Christopher Paul Mattox

Apr 14, 2024

Chris Mattox passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 14th 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife Amy. He leaves behind a stepdaughter, and two grandchildren.

Chris was best known as a quiet, kind, and generous guy with a big beard and mischievous grin. He really loved his mom and dad. He admired great...

Joanne Mccune

Joanne Mccune

Apr 13, 2024

Hutchinson - McCune, Joanne Carolyn

90, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024. She was born March 29th, 1934 to John Green and Carolyn Whitemore Green in Wichita, Kansas.

Joanne loved to crochet. She won ribbons at the Stafford County Fair for her crocheting.

She was preceded in death by...

Stephen D. Lucas

Stephen D. Lucas

Apr 13, 2024

Lucas, Stephen Dale, 71, passed away Saturday, April 13th, 2024. He was born October 21st, 1952 to Dale and Donna Lucas in Wichita, Kansas.

Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Evelyn and son, Aaron Matthew Dale Lucas. Survivors include his daughters, Jennifer Lucas, Adria Harris; daughter-in-law, Johnnie Lynn Lucas; siblings; Cathy (Robert) Holm, Susan...

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