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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Ashley (Selene) Meredith Habash

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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