Obituaries
Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries
Chuck Harrod
Nov 6, 2023
Charles Warren Harrod was born on November 13, 1935, in Yates Center, KS, to Cleo E. “Pete” and Laurene (Johnston) Harrod. He was the first of three brothers. He spent his childhood in Yates Center hunting and fishing with his brothers Lauren and Les and his Uncle Phil Johnston, who was more of a big brother. He excelled in...
Carol Ann Biel
Nov 4, 2023
Biel, Carol Ann, 67, passed away Saturday, November 4th, 2023. She was born February 20th, 1956 to Marvin and Cleo Carpenter in Scott City, Kansas.
Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dale Biel and brother, Terry Carpenter. Survivors include her daughter, Jennifer (Gary) Hartley; grandchildren, Levi Foust, Joslyn Foust; great-grandchildren, Dakota, Nova, Celeste, Edwin;...
Lloyd A. Leinmiller
Nov 4, 2023
Lloyd Andrew Leinmiller, born September 9, 1944 in Russell, KS, left this earth to join his Lord Jesus Christ on November 4, 2023 from Wichita, KS. He will be remembered for his distinctive sense of humor,
longwinded stories, and his love of hunting, baseball, his many dogs, and above all, his family.
He...
Verlyn "Bud" Lett
Nov 4, 2023
On November 4, 2023, Verlyn “Bud” Lett passed into eternal rest to be with his Lord, following a recent open heart surgery.
Verlyn Lovell Lett was born on July 29, 1947 to Lovell Dervid Lett and Lucy Marian Gillette Fulps Lett of Parsons, Kansas. From an early age, he was referred to as “Bud,” which...
Martha P. Mwangi
Nov 2, 2023
Martha Patricia Mwangi “Marty”, passed away on November 2, 2023 at St. Francis Hospital invWichita, Kansas. After 49 beautiful years and fighting Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphomav(DLBCL) for 442 days, she decided to go home to our Lord.
Martha was born on May 21, 1974 to Tony and Roberta (Reynolds) Ezettie in Wellington,vKansas. She has an...
Harold Gene "Buck" Wilcox, Jr.
Nov 2, 2023
Harold Gene "Buck" Wilcox, Jr., 80, passed away Thursday, November 2nd, 2023. He was born August 6th, 1943 to Harold Gene and Geraldine Rose (Harvey) Wilcox in Cherokee, Oklahoma.
Having completed his Business degree at Wichita State University, he worked as a FAA Air Traffic Controller.
Harold is survived by his...
Cecil D. Fredendall
Oct 30, 2023
Fredendall, Cecil Douglas, 91, passed away Monday, October 30th, 2023. He was born February 3rd, 1932 to Douglas and Edna Fredendall, in Almakey County, Iowa.
Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Josephine; siblings, Norma, Lester, Herbert, George and Phyllis. Survivors include his children, Joseph Fredendall, Douglas (Mary) Fredendall, Tina (Brian) Webster; brother, Bob Fredendall;...
John Moler
Oct 29, 2023
John Galan Moler, 90, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. A Celebration of Life Service, with military honors, will be held at Faith Community Church, 1750 N. Gow, at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. A graveside service will follow at 12 p.m. at White Chapel Cemetery, 1806 N. Oliver.
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Robert "Bob" Riedmiller
Oct 29, 2023
Robert (Bob) George Riedmiller, a proud veteran of the US Air Force, peacefully passed away at Glen Carr House Memory Care and went to be with the Lord on October 29, 2023. He was 91 years old. Born 26 July 1932 in Blair, Nebraska, Bob was the oldest son of Joe and Marie Riedmiller. He grew up in Glasco,...
Mary "Joyce" Bailey
Oct 28, 2023
Mary “Joyce” Bailey, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on October 28, 2023. She is now re-united with beloved parents, siblings, daughter, and granddaughter in her heavenly home. Her dedication to her faith leaves no doubt in the glory and grace of the moment she met our Lord.
Joyce was born to Gus and Olga...
Timothy George Hunter
Oct 27, 2023
Our beloved Timothy George Hunter went home to be with Jesus on October 27, 2023. He left a huge hole in our hearts. He loved his family and was a very likable guy. His sense of humor entertained many. He is a momma's boy and a daddy's boy. He got saved on September 14, 2000. He enjoyed fishing, drawing,...
Frank David Hancock
Oct 27, 2023
Frank David Hancock born July 17, 1941, succumbed to a long battle with Parkinson’s disease on October 27, 2023. Frank is preceded in death by his father Richard Hancock (Derby KS), mother Dema Hancock Mahoney (Derby KS), brothers Joe Hancock (Olathe KS), and 2 infant brothers. He is survived by his wife of more than 62 years, Ludwina Hancock,...
Darrol Lynn Thompson
Oct 26, 2023
Darrol Lynn Thompson was born on May 22, 1950 to Lyle and Hazel (Lubnow) Thompson in Berlin, Wisconsin. He passed away on October 26, 2023 in his home in Belle Plaine, KS with his family near him.
Darrol was the proud father of Aleisha Ann-Marie and foster-father to Jason Patrick, Vincent Edward, and Jamie Janel....
Eleanor M. Gardenhire
Oct 26, 2023
Mulvane - Gardenhire, Eleanor Mcleod, 87, died Thursday, October 26, 2023.
No Services are planned.
Eleanor is survived by her husband, Don Gardenhire; three children, Elaine Humphrey, Paul Gardenhire (Karen), and Roy Gardenhire (Frances); many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers memorials to...
Mark James Terhune
Oct 25, 2023
Mark James Terhune, 63, beloved father, husband, brother, and son, passed from this life October 25, 2023.
Mark is survived by his wife Teri Bjostad; siblings Steve (Dorothy), Don (Susie), Melanie (Robyn Chadwick), Ellen (Larry) Ryan, Theresa Williams, and Doug (Jay Price). He was preceded in death by his son Matthew, and parents Donald and...
Ladran Ray Ehrlich
Oct 25, 2023
Augusta- Ehrlich, LaDran Ray; LaDran was born in Wichita Kansas to Leo Ehrlich and Barbara Martinez . LaDran passed away October 25th, 2023. He was a son, brother, uncle and friend. LaDran's first passion was sports. He loved his St Louis Cardinals and Miami Dolphins since childhood. LaDran had worked for Dillions Grocery store since he was 16 years...
Huey D Jenkins
Oct 22, 2023
Wichita, KS - Jenkins, Huey Douglas
Huey Douglas Jenkins went to be with the Lord on Sunday October 22, 2023, at age 89.
Huey Douglas Jenkins was born to Isaac and Grace Jenkins in Bugscuffle, Arkansas on September 23, 1934.
Huey served in the United States Army...
Cathy (Hess) Doughty
Oct 21, 2023
They say that a solitary drop of water, given enough time, can erode even the hardest stone. Cathy, a force of nature in her own right, proved this to be true in her remarkable journey through life.
It is with heavy hearts that we celebrate the life of a woman who was a resilient spirit,...
Richard "Rick" Dudley
Oct 19, 2023
Richard “Ricky" Lee Dudley “The Can Man," 51 of Mulvane, KS passed away in his home on October 19, 2023. Ricky was born to Vicki Lynn Holden and Hayden LeRoy Dudley in the hall of St. Joseph Hospital. Ricky married the love of his life, Candace, on May 7, 2006. He gained a daughter Whitney A. Riley of Wichita,...
Etta Mae Florio
Oct 17, 2023
Florio, Etta M., (86) of Mulvane, Kansas passed away peacefully October 17, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born to Blanche and William Lauer on November 14, 1936 in West Mineral, Kansas.
She was an incredible wife, mother, grandmother, and friend with a warm heart and a kind disposition. She married the love of...
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