Obituaries

Feb 26, 2024

Arturo A. Zamora, 68, loving father and grandfather, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024 in Wichita, Kansas.

A private service celebrating his life will be held at a later date.

The family has set up a fund to help with final expenses. The family appreciates any help you can give. Donate...

Feb 26, 2024

Sandra “Sue” Miller passed peacefully at home in Derby on February 26th 2024. Born in 1941 to Earnest and Evelyn Solomon, Sue lived well. Survived by her husband, Jack Miller; the couple married in August 1957, raised two accomplished daughters, Cindy (Vic), and Connie (Randy), and were devoted to each other for 66 years – no matter how much...

Feb 26, 2024

Mulvane - Cassidy, Michael Dennis

77, passed away Monday, February 26th, 2024.  He was born August 19th, 1946 to Robert Cassidy and Charlotte (Mosely) Cassidy in Kansas City, Kansas.

Mike and his six siblings were raised in Kansas City, a proud Irish Catholic Wyandotte County family. He graduated from Bishop Ward High School...

Feb 25, 2024

Mary Louella Dixson, 77, died February 25, 2024 in Wichita. Born September 30, 1946 in Garnett, she was the daughter of Theda and Nicholas Foltz II.

Mary was a longtime Shelter Insurance agent. She enjoyed going to Bingo with her best friend, Rita Dunlap, and reading mysteries and romances. She especially loved time with her...

Feb 25, 2024

Merita A Reed was born November 19,1937 in Peck, KS, and passed peacefully in Mulvane, KS, February 25, 2024, at 86 years of age. Merita graduated from Mulvane with the class of 1955, then in later years attended Wichita State University obtaining a bachelor’s degree in education and a master’s degree in geology. She was a retired schoolteacher having...

Feb 24, 2024

Harry Bruce Quantic, 86, was born in Clay Center, Kansas on July 23, 1937, to Harry Charles Quantic and Mabel Bohnenblust Quantic. He spent his early years in Riley and Scandia, Kansas, where his father was superintendent of schools. Bruce graduated from Scandia High School in 1955 and earned a B.S. in science education from Kansas State University in...

Feb 23, 2024

Derby - Thole, Brenda L.

63, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024. She was born January 8, 1961, to Donald and Patricia Urmey in Salina, Kansas.

Brenda worked for USD 260 for 25 years, prior to that, she worked for NCR Corporation with her father. She spent a lifetime making memories at her...

Feb 22, 2024

Thornton, Barbara, 73, passed away Thursday, February 22nd, 2024. She was born May 26th, 1950 to Scrammy and Betty Kraft, in Sioux City, Iowa.

Preceded in death by her parents; son, Gregory Thornton, Jr.; 3 brothers and 1 sister. Survivors include her husband, Gregory, Sr.; children, Dennis (Kim) Hamman, Kelly (Reusser) Thornton; siblings, Susie Kraft,...

Feb 22, 2024

Bruce Alan Richardson was born on 4//16/1961 in Wichita, Ks. As a child, he was lovingly referred to by some family members as ‘Moose’. As an adult, he was referred to as ‘Brucie’ by lifelong friend, Chris Roeder; and often referred to himself as ‘Spanky.’

Memorial service is 1:00 pm Saturday, March 16th, 2024 at...

Feb 19, 2024

In Memory of

Casey Jay Monk

Casey Jay Monk (37) of Derby, Kansas passed away 02/19/2024, Joining his beloved Mother in heaven who preceded him by 6 months. His unexpected loss has left his already grieving family reeling as they face the loss of another loved one in such a short amount of...

Feb 19, 2024

Wichita - Joan Marie Gibbs-Vaughan, 60, died Monday, February 19th, 2024. She was born June 10th, 1963 to Ronald and Sylvia (Klocke) Von Bon in Carroll, Iowa. She was a homemaker. Joan was a big fan of the Kansas City Chiefs and Wichita State .

She was preceded in death by her Son Chad Gibbs

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Feb 18, 2024

Derby, KS- Bonvechio, Donna LaVonne 84, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024. She was born September 4, 1939 in Selden, Kansas, to Bermond Davis and Marguerite Benoit Davis.

Donna worked for several years as a civilian employee with the United States Air Force, from which she retired in 2002. During her time working for the...

Feb 18, 2024

Masters, Beverly Sue, 80, passed away Sunday, February 18th, 2024. She was born January 5th, 1944 to William and Levon Luttrell, in Springfield, Missouri.

Preceded in death by her father. Survivors include her husband, Larry; children, Larry (Lea) Masters, II, Terrence (Kristina) Masters, Tameria (Loren) Robinson; mother, Levon Elenbarger; 9 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren and brother,...

Feb 17, 2024

Annetta E. Donnelly (Stephens) passed away Saturday, February 17th, 2024, in the presence of her loving family. She was born July 22nd, 1941, to Carl and Martha Stephens in Wichita, Kansas.

She was raised in a large family, where she was the middle child of eleven children. Annetta was born at home in the middle of the...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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),...

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,...