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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries
Ashley (Selene) Meredith Habash
Oct 1, 2023
Wichita - Habash, Ashley (Selene) Meredith
23, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023. She was born December 6, 1999 to Robert Habash and Heidi Obermeyer Habash Dupuis in Wichita, Kansas.
Ashley was a devoted daughter, caring, loving sister and loyal friend. Among many talents, she was a beautiful singer, actress, creative writer and...
Corazon "Cora" Hawk
Oct 1, 2023
Wichita - Hawk, Corazon "Cora" Optina
67, passed away Sunday, October 1st, 2023. She was born April 11th, 1956 to Toribio Optina and Mari Paz Optina in Cebu City, Philippines.
She was preceded in death by her her parents.
Cora is survived by her children, Jason Lee Optina Hawk,...
John Paul Grother
Sep 29, 2023
John P. Grother, 67, of Peck, KS was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on September 29, 2023.
John was born on November 13, 1955 to John and Adeline Grother. John spent his life farming.
John was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Glenna Wulf. John is survived by...
Matthew Scott Gibfried
Sep 28, 2023
Gibfried, Matthew Scott, 61, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023.
Visitation: Tuesday, October 3, 2023, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm with Recitation of the Rosary at 6:00 pm at Smith Mortuary, Derby. Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 am, Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at St Mary Catholic Church, 2300 E Meadowlark Rd, Derby. Interment to...
James E. "Jim" Wulz
Sep 25, 2023
James (Jim) E. Wulz, age 91, of Wichita, KS., passed away Monday, September 25, 2023.
James, son of Gilbert and Gretchen Wulz, was born on July 15, 1932, on a farm near Hunter, Oklahoma. Jim graduated from Northern Oklahoma Junior College in 1952, where he went on to continue his education at Oklahoma A&M, until...
Myrna M. Burns
Sep 25, 2023
Myrna Cook-Burns, age 90, of Haysville, KS, left peacefully to be with her Savior on September 25, 2023. Myrna was born on August 16, 1933 in Fairbury, NE, to Fred and Alta McClure. She graduated from Fairbury High School.
Myrna is preceded in death by her husband Darrell D. Cook, Sr, and her sons Darrell...
Delbert "Del" Sparr
Sep 22, 2023
Wichita - Sparr, Delbert "Del" Gene
91, passed away Friday, September 22nd, 2023. He was born July 15th, 1932 to William Sparr, Jr. and Edith Farley Sparr in Jefferson City, Missouri. His family later moved to Hays, Kansas where he attended high school and Ft Hays State University playing football for both until being drafted into the...
Paul Shetlar
Sep 21, 2023
Wichita - Shetlar, Paul David
88, passed away Thursday, September 21st, 2023. He was born January 8th, 1935 to Harry Shetlar and Lillian Booth Shetlar in Conway Springs, Kansas.
Paul attended Belle Plaine High School where he met the love of his life, Shirley. After graduating, he worked briefly for Boeing and then...
Jeremy Starr Anderson
Sep 20, 2023
Jeremy S. Anderson, age 53, ironworker, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023. Jeremy is preceded in death by his mother, Gail Anderson. Survivors include his wife, Gina; children, Racheal Russell (Ian Bratt), Skylah DiLorenzo, Angelina Anderson, Starla Anderson and Justice Anderson; grandson, Bellimy; father, Tim Ahern; brothers, Matthew Ahern and Steven Russell; sisters, Amy Marks (Michael) and Judith Padgett....
Dale W Atkeson
Sep 20, 2023
Atkeson, Dale W. 86, passed away Wednesday, September 20th, 2023, in Wichita KS. He entered this life in Ashland, Kansas on December 25th, 1936, as the younger of two sons born to Jesse and Adella (Petty) Atkeson.
Dale grew up in Protection, Kansas and graduated from Protection High School in 1954. He then graduated from...
Frank J. Florio, Jr.
Sep 19, 2023
Frank J. Florio, Jr. (92) of Mulvane, Kansas, passed away peacefully September 19, 2023, surrounded by his wife and family.
He was born to Mary and Frank, Sr., on July 16 1931, in Corona, Kansas. He was an exceptional student, attending college in Parsons, Kansas, then entering the military in 1952 through 1954. He established...
Glenda M. Gulick
Sep 19, 2023
Gulick, Glenda Mae, 74, passed away Tuesday, September 19th, 2023. She was born December 5th, 1948 to Jack and Catherine Carl, in Wichita, Kansas.
Preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her sons, Kevin and Terry Gulick; siblings, Judy (Mike) Williams, Jack (Rebecca) Carl, Jr., Jim (Kathy) Carl and Larry Carl.
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David Edgar Warren
Sep 19, 2023
David Edgar Warren, 84, of Wichita, KS, passed away on September 19, 2023. David was born
at home in Toronto KS, October 21, 1938, to Margaret Ann (Rogers) Warren and Robert Carroll Warren.
As a military family, Margaret and sons would return to Toronto, KS, while Robert established homes at his assignments. The...
Glenda J. Schmidt
Sep 18, 2023
Schmidt, Glenda Jane, 80, passed away Monday, September 18th, 2023. She was born May 26th, 1943 to Irl and Jane Nelson, in Wichita, Kansas.
Glenda is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Franklin and son, Christopher Glen Schmidt. She is survived by her daughter, Julie (Warren) Owens; son, Brian Schmidt; daughter, Heather Kelly; grandchildren,...
Paul Andrew Mayfield
Sep 18, 2023
Wichita - Mayfield, Paul Andrew
58, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023. He was born September 19, 1964 to Paul Mayfield and the late Beverly Mayfield in Wichita, Kansas.
Paul was proud to serve as Captain of the Motor Patrol for the Midian Shrine. He graduated from Mulvane High School, attended Wichita State...
Florene Bowen
Sep 14, 2023
Florene Gardner Bowen 97, retired cook for USD 263 (35yrs). Florene was born to Edgar Thomas Gardner and Stella Maude Clift Gardner on Oct. 29, 1925 in Royal Texas. Florene passed peacefully on September 14th, 2023.
Florene is preceded in death by her parents, husband George Oree Bowen, 4 siblings, 1 granddaughter and 1 great...
Nancy G. Knapp
Sep 14, 2023
Nancy G. Knapp, lifelong Wichita resident, entered God's kingdom on September 14, 2023.
Nancy, the most loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother is survived by her grandchildren, Kayleigh Nguyen of Kansas City, Missouri, and James Nguyen of Wichita. Nancy loved and cherished each of them with all her heart. She was always the "rock"...
Gary Wilkerson
Sep 13, 2023
Gary D. Wilkerson
June 14, 1951 - September 13, 2023
Derby Kansas - Gary Wilkerson restfully departed this earth surrounded by family and friends on September 13, 2023 in Wichita, KS at the age of 72.
Gary graced us with his presence on this earth on June 14, 1951...
Juanita Lee Parks
Sep 12, 2023
Juanita Parks, 85 of Derby, KS passed away peacefully on September 12, 2023 after a hard fought battle with dementia.
Juanita was born to Hook and Clara Miller in Belva Oklahoma on April 3, 1938. She was the oldest of seven children and the only girl. On December 28, 1957 she married her lifelong love,...
Brittany Annabella Behrens
Sep 12, 2023
On Tuesday, September 12, 2023, Brittany Behrens passed away.
She was born on June 9, 1996 to her parents Richard and Arnell Behrens in Lakewood, Colorado.
Her father, adopted grandfather and paternal grandparents preceded Brittany in death.
She is survived by those whom loved her the most: her mother, Arnell Behrens;...
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