Obituaries
Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries
Howard Blaine Johnson
Feb 12, 2024
Howard B. Johnson, 90, died peacefully surrounded by his family on February 12, 2024.
Howard and the love of his life, Ruth, shared 72 years together in a great love story. His family, as well as his friends, were the centerpiece of his life. Howard and Ruth first met at Bethany College in Lindsborg, then...
Carol Walter
Feb 11, 2024
Carol Vaunita Glenn-Walter was born on the family farm in rural Cunningham, Kansas, on November 22, 1937, to Elmer Raymond and Elva Racheal Waters-Glenn. She passed away on February 11, 2024, following a courageous battle with lung cancer that began in May 2017.
Carol was affectionately called "Cookie" by family members and grew up on...
Donna Johnson
Feb 9, 2024
Rose Hill - Donna Johnson 80, went to be with her Lord Friday, February 9th, 2024. She was born September 26th, 1943 in Wichita, KS. to LaVerne and Genevieve Reinhert
She enjoyed thrifting, collecting costume jewelry and marbles among many other things. She loved OU football
(according to her son LOL) She treasured...
Roland F. Cornelson, Jr.
Feb 8, 2024
Cornelson, Roland, 87, was born in Chanute, Kansas, where he grew up with his twin brother, Frank and his sister Pattie. He met and married his high school sweetheart, Juanita, in 1956. Shortly after, Rollie and Juanita moved to Wichita, where they resided and raised their two daughters Debbie and Tamie. In Wichita, Rollie worked for Kansas Gas and...
Elbert "Mike" Randall
Feb 8, 2024
Elbert “Mike” Randall was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He worked at APAC for over 39 years and developed countless lifelong friendships. When he wasn’t working, he was playing with his grandchildren, watching KU basketball, or telling stories about the old days. He was stubborn in all ways, but he was most stubborn about loving his family- no...
Richard C Reder
Feb 7, 2024
Mulvane - Richard C.Reder, 72, died on Wednesday, February 7th, 2024 in Olathe, KS . He was born June 28th, 1951 in Wichita, KS to Smith and Elda Reder
.
He was a retired electrical engineer. He enjoyed woodworking, electrical projects and singing.
He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Sherry Jill Howell
Feb 7, 2024
Sherry Jill (Edwards) Howell, 65, of Midwest City, Oklahoma was born on April 3, 1958, and passed on February 7, 2024, surrounded by her daughters and sisters.
Jill is preceded in death by her husband, Dale Howell, and her mother, Karen Edwards.
Jill is survived by her father, Odell Edwards of...
Allan Kent Huffman
Feb 7, 2024
The best man in my life passed away tonight.. RIP Dad I already miss you. You were always there when I needed help or just an ear to listen. I love you and pray that your journey ends you in a better place..
Gisela L. Bette
Feb 7, 2024
Gisela Bette,
97, retired Coleman employee, died Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Rosary 9:30 am, Funeral Mass 10:00 am February 13, at St Mary Catholic Church, Derby, KS.
Preceded in death by parents; brother, Werner H Bette(Edith); and nephews, Michael H Bette and Thomas H Bette, DDS.
Survived by her sister, Ingeborg Serowiecki of...
Mary M. Morgan
Feb 6, 2024
Wichita - Mary Margaret Morgan 82, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, February 6, 2024. She was born November 17, 1941 to Everett and Dovie Seagraves Cupp in Joplin, Missouri. She graduated from Joplin High School, 1959. She married the love of her life, Harold Dwayne Morgan on July 7, 1959 at Joplin Heights Christian Church. She worked as a bookkeeper...
Darlene Gilmore
Feb 5, 2024
Gilmore, Darlene Joan, 84, passed away Monday, February 5th, 2024. She was born August 7th, 1939 to Arthur and Pearl Margheim, in Russell, Kansas
Preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Gerald Margheim and Scharlene Hutchings. Survivors include her husband, James "Jim"; children, Michael Gilmore, William (Tina) Gilmore, Lesley (Jim) Eliasen; grandchildren, Morgan (Tarent) Tevis;...
Judy M. Fisher
Feb 5, 2024
Fisher, Judy Marie, 76, passed away Monday, February 5th, 2024. She was born July 8th, 1947 to Elmer and Helen Ballay, in Monett, Missouri.
Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gary; daughter, Margo Lee and brother, James Vincent Ballay. Survivors include her children, Melissa Fisher, Stacey (Shelby) Jenkins; 7 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; siblings, Mary...
Joan Miller
Feb 5, 2024
Joan Miller passed away February 5, 2024. She was born on a farm near Clearwater, Kansas, on August 27, 1926.
She graduated from Wellington High School and worked at the telephone company as an operator. Joan met Bob Miller in high school and they married December 1, 1945, when he returned from his tour of...
Benjamin Lee Mcgowan
Feb 4, 2024
Benjamin Lee McGowan born 12/28/2017 in Wichita, Kansas has passed away 02/04/2024. His short time with us will forever leave a lasting impact on our lives. He is survived by his mother, Samantha Lynette Wisdom; Step-Father, Caleb McGowan and Father. Aaron Wolfe; as well as many brothers and sisters. His smile will forever fill us with joy. He was...
Lacey Johnson
Feb 4, 2024
Wichita - Lacey Lynn Johnson 42, died Sunday, February 4th, 2024. She was born August 20th, 1981 to Michael and Brenda Waterman in Wichita, Kansas.
Lacey was a graduate of West High School. Lacey was a Pre-Certification Specialist at Wichita Surgical Specialist and worked with a special group of co-workers and friends.
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Gary Allan Unkel
Feb 3, 2024
Gary Allan Unkel was born December 15, 1941 in Hornick, Iowa, the son of Robert Eugene and Alice Mae “Peggy” (Green) Unkel. He passed from this life on February 3, 2024, in Derby, Kansas, at the age of 82.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Jaynice Pyle, brothers Daryl and Robin...
Jack Wayne Boden
Feb 2, 2024
Jack Wayne Boden of Wichita Kansas passed away on February 2, 2024.
Jack was born on October 2, 1928 in Sharon Kansas to Anna Manley Boden and Norton Boden, the youngest of eight children. He graduated from Sharon High School where he was actively involved in basketball. In 1947 he moved to Wichita where he...
Donald L. Culver, Jr.
Feb 1, 2024
Culver, Donald L., Jr., of Derby, Kansas, passed away at Harry Hynes Hospice Center on February 1, 2024.
He has reached the age of 72 years.
He was born on March 9, 1951, in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida, the son of Donald L. and Dora (Buchanon) Culver, Sr. on August 26,...
Darlene Ellen Shivers
Jan 31, 2024
Belle Plaine- Shivers, Darlene
86, passed away Wednesday, January 31st, 2024. She was born December 6th, 1937 to Jennings Walters and Lena Frey in Junction City, Kansas.
Darlene was a post office rural mail carrier for 25 years. In her spare time, she enjoyed writing letters and cards. Darlene traveled, enjoyed gardening, craft...
Philip Harold Nelson
Jan 31, 2024
Philip Harold Nelson, 73, of Wichita, Kansas, sadly left us on January 31, 2024. Survivors include his wife, Jill Marie Lancaster Nelson; sons Brian P. Nelson, wife Angie H. Nelson and Michael A. Nelson wife Melissa Downing. His grandchildren Kaylie S. Nelson and Cameron B. Nelson. As well as his sister Phyllis McKibbin.
Phil Nelson...
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