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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries
John David Brzezinski
Jan 3, 2024
Mulvane - Brzezinski, John David, 64, died January 3rd, 2024, at Harry Hynes after his brave journey with esophageal cancer. He was born September 25th, 1959, to Edward Brzezinski and Peggy Long in Springfield, Ohio.
He was proceeded in death by his parents Edward and Ursula Brzezinski, and his sister Donna Twigg.
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Kimberly June Haynes
Jan 2, 2024
Kimberly June Haynes was a bright light to all who knew her. She would call or text people simply to ask how she could pray for them. She was always happy and always laughing, finding joy in everything.
Despite her many health issues, Kimberly diligently and untiringly expanded her knowledge of the most essential of...
Joe Herbert Coleman
Jan 1, 2024
Wichita - Coleman, Joe Herbert
74, went home to be with the LORD on Monday, January 1st, 2024. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 2 pm Saturday, March 9, 2024 at Antioch Christian Church, 3741 W. 15th Street North, Wichita, Kansas 67203.
Joe was born January 5th, 1949 in Lawrence, Kansas...
Forrest Emerson Rhodes
Dec 31, 2023
Forrest E. Rhodes, 100, of Johnstown, PA, passed away on December 31, 2023. Born July 12, 1923, son of the late Waldo and Sarah (Davis) Rhodes.
He is survived by sons, Todd (Sara) Rhodes and Jim (Theresa) Rhodes and daughter, Pamela (David) Jones.
Forrest was employed at Bethlehem Steel for many...
Mary Fisher
Dec 30, 2023
Mary Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Fisher, 74, died Saturday, December 30th, 2023 at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice in Wichita, KS. Born April 1st, 1949 to Salvador and Mabel Montiel in Oaklawn, Illinois, she spent her childhood in the suburbs of Chicago. Liz graduated from Proviso West High School.
In 1967, Liz moved to Wichita where she worked...
Gerry Staats
Dec 29, 2023
Staats, Gerry, 85, passed away on December 29th, 2023. He was born in Indianola, Iowa on November 20th, 1938 to the late Prentice and Thelma Staats. Gerry married Kay Manning on April 7th, 1961 and started his career with Sutherland Lumber in Omaha, Nebraska. In 1966, he was transferred to southern California and lived there until moving to Derby...
Darelene Turner Rapier
Dec 24, 2023
Turner Rapier, Darelene, 78, passed away peacefully at her home, Sunday December 24, 2023.
Darelene was born in Wichita to Ollie Mae & Darel L. Manning. She was a medical insurance agent, she enjoyed traveling, hiking, gardening & spending time with her family & friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers: David...
Brad Burgardt
Dec 24, 2023
Wichita - Burgardt, Bradley Victorinus
62, passed away December 24, 2023. He was born March 3rd, 1961 to Victorinus Burgardt and Wilma June Wells Burgardt in Wichita, Kansas.
He worked for Wickham Industries for 20 years and then also for Bell Mirror and Glass. When not working, he loved being outdoors. His passions...
Nancy Vitale
Dec 24, 2023
Vitale, Nancy Olive Mae, 84, passed away Sunday, December 24th, 2023. She was born June 27th, 1939 to Lenwood and Sarah Anderson in Wyandotte, Michigan.
Preceded in death by her parents; husband; Anthony "Wayne" and daughter, Laura. Survivors include her children, Lisa (Aaron) Resser, Tony (Lisa) Vitale, Brian (Andrea) Vitale; son-in-law, Melvin; 8 grandchildren and...
Derek Wayne Collins
Dec 23, 2023
Rose Hill, KS Derek Wayne Collins 39, died of MS complications, Saturday, December 23rd, 2023 in Advena Fountain View of Rose Hill, Kansas. He was born July 29th, 1984 to Henry Collins Jr and Ruth Ann (Wallingford) Collins Payne in Winfield, Kansas. Derek attended Winfield High School and employment included Winfield Sonic and Sodexo of Southwestern College.
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Don Mitchell
Dec 22, 2023
Wichita - Mitchell, Donald Cecil
78, passed away Friday, December 22, 2023. He was born January 5, 1945 to Cecil Mitchell and Pansey Long Mitchell in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Don enjoyed his time as a scout master and little league baseball coach.
He was preceded in death by his...
Clarence Elbert Holt
Dec 20, 2023
Clarence Elbert Holt was born 9/13/29 to Elbert Lacel Holt and Ula Velma Hall Holt, in Winfield KS. He passed away December 20, 2023 at 94 years old in Augusta KS. After graduating from Douglass High School in 1947, he married his high school sweetheart, Shirley Leona Paxson Holt in 1948. Served during the Korean War returning to raise...
Linda Ann Teachman
Dec 20, 2023
Linda A. Teachman of Haysville, Kansas, passed away at the age of 71 on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. She was born in New York City, New York, to Mike A. Vnucak and Helen Demovik Vnucak. In her early years, Linda was a legal secretary in the Big Apple, until meeting the love of her life who was stationed in...
Catalina Waters
Dec 16, 2023
Waters, Catalina, 82, passed away Saturday, December 16th, 2023. She was born March 20th, 1941 to Moises Torres y Colon and Cruz Ana Acevedo y Loperena in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.
Many friends and family knew Catalina by the name, “Nellie”. Catalina loved her family. She learned to speak English as an adult and although she...
Barbara Randall
Dec 16, 2023
Barbara Lucille Brock Randall, 88, of Wichita, Kansas, formerly of Edmond, Oklahoma, and Haysville, Kansas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 16, 2023. Barbara was born March 9, 1935, in Maramec, Oklahoma, as the first of five children of Irvin and Imogene Brock. She grew up in Burbank, Oklahoma, where she graduated from Burbank High...
Sheryl Van Doren
Dec 16, 2023
Sheryl Lynn (Sherry) Van Doren, age 75, of Wichita Kansas passed away on Saturday,December 16, 2023 at her home. Sheryl was born January 29, 1948 in Wichita to Charley and Wilma (Nickie) Van Doren. She moved to Port Arthur,Texas in 1957 with her mother and stepfather, graduating with honors from Thomas Jefferson High School. She attended Lamar State College...
Albert Busada
Dec 15, 2023
Wichita - Busada, Albert Asa
92, passed away Friday, December 15th, 2023. He was born October 21st, 1931 to Asa Busada and Nina Busada in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Albert enjoyed woodworking, birdwatching, painting, genealogy and sometimes without notice, taking your glasses off your face and adjusting them free of charge.
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Jacob Matthew Dunagan
Dec 14, 2023
Jacob Matthew Dunagan was born December 14, 2023 in Wichita, the son of Matthew and Makayla Dunagan. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister Elisa and brother Lucas; grandparents Randall and Nyana Dunagan, and Steven Gibson; his aunts & uncles Roger and Brynna Ingalls, Grace Gibson, and Noah Gibson; and cousin Elizabeth Dunagan.
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Doris Logue
Dec 14, 2023
Doris Jeanne Logue 71, died Thursday, December 14th, 2023. She was born February 8th, 1952 to William and Lola (Goodrich) Tiffany in Wichita, Kansas.
Jeanne was an avid golfer. She volunteered as an instructor and coordinator for the Jr. Golf League for several years. She was a partner and co-founder of the Sims - Clapp...
Frances L. Clark
Dec 13, 2023
Frances L Clark passed away unexpectedly on December 13, 2023. She was born to W. Wesley and Edith A Reynolds on October 16, 1932 in Grenola, Kansas. Frances married Bryan Clark on August 23, 1953. Two children were born to this union. Frances is preceded in death by her husband Bryan and daughter Teresa, brothers Ralph Reynolds (Mary), and...
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