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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Marlene Louise Hilgers

Marlene Louise Hilgers

Jan 13, 2024

Marlene Hilgers, age 86, of Kansas City, KS passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024 in Mulvane, KS.

She was born in Winfield, KS on July 9, 1937, to the late Cletus and Genevieve (Stegman) Lix. During her early childhood, the family lived on a farm near Oxford, KS, before moving to Dodge City, KS. After...

Mildred L. Hutcherson

Mildred L. Hutcherson

Jan 13, 2024

Mildred Louise (Bishop) Hutcherson, was born November 4, 1922, and died on January 13, 2024, at the age of 101.

Born in Russellville, Arkansas on November 4, 1922, Mildred spent much of her childhood working on the farm.

Married in 1939, Mildred and her husband Leon decided to move to Wichita...

Chris Tilley

Chris Tilley

Jan 13, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Christopher Lee Tilley "Chris", born on July 11, 1991, who left us too soon on January 13, 2024. Chris was a man with many facets: funny, confident, goofy, charismatic, strong, caring and outgoing. He showed us how to care for another, to value true friends, to love hard...

Paul Wayne Goates

Paul Wayne Goates

Jan 12, 2024

We are sad to announce the passing of Paul Wayne Goates, 58, on January 12, 2024. His family and friends will remember him as a man’s man. He chose to repair things over buying new. He valued hard work and the value of a man’s word. Paul was employed most recently at Hutton Construction as a carpenter. He spent...

Richard D. Gill

Richard D. Gill

Jan 11, 2024

Haysville - Gill, Richard Dean

78, passed away Thursday, January 11th, 2024. He was born October 14th, 1945, to Franklin and Mary Gill in Bloomington Illinois

Richard had a great love of life, his family, friends, nature and creatures big and small. He enjoyed telling stories of fast cars, old western shootouts, wars...

Peggy Ann Bumgarner

Peggy Ann Bumgarner

Jan 10, 2024

Bumgarner, Peggy Ann, 79, passed away Wednesday, January 10th, 2024. She was born September 23rd, 1944 to Theodore and Avis Culbertson, in Fredonia, Kansas.

Preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Billy, Ardell, and Terrie. Survivors include her husband, Bob; sons, Bobby (Tina) Bumgarner, Kevin (Melanie) Bumgarner; grandchildren, Lauren (Gilbert) Olvera and Caleb (Kelly)...

Curtis E. Smith

Curtis E. Smith

Jan 10, 2024

Curtis Earl Smith,81, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 10th, 2024 in Derby, KS. Son of Earl and Aldea (Archambo) Smith, he was born January 10th, 1943 in Nowata, OK.

After graduating from Nowata High School he married his high school sweetheart, Sharon (Boley) Smith on June 29,1962. He proudly served in...

Mark D. Schoonover

Mark D. Schoonover

Jan 10, 2024

Schoonover, Mark Duane, 64, passed away Wednesday, January 10th, 2024. He was born May 2nd, 1959 to Duane and Marilu Schoonover, in Adrian, Michigan.

Preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his brother, Michael, and his wife, Margaret; children, Maggie Rose (Greg) Schoonover, Colton (Lauren) Schoonover; grandchildren, Xavier, Xander, Evelyn and Liam. Mark and...

William Lloyd Diller

William Lloyd Diller

Jan 10, 2024

Mulvane - William Lloyd Diller 75, died Wednesday, January 10th, 2024. He was born July 2nd, 1948 to LLoyd and Doris (Williamson) Diller in Wichita, Kansas.

He was a retired machinist of over 46 years at Cessna (Textron). He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends along with whatever the day had in store....

Beverly K. Dewater

Beverly K. Dewater

Jan 8, 2024

DeWater, Beverly, K., 82, passed away Monday, January 8th, 2024, in Winfield, Kansas. Graveside service is 2:00 pm Saturday, January 20th, 2024, at the Douglass Cemetery, Douglass, Kansas.

Beverly was born June 19, 1941, In Winfield, Kansas to Leona Belle (Shockey) and Charles William De Water. She was reared and attended schools in Elk County,...

Kenneth E. Redman

Kenneth E. Redman

Jan 7, 2024

Redman, Kenneth E., 79, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 7th, 2024.  He was born December 12th, 1944, to Frederick and Vera (Cole) Redman in Topeka, KS, the second of four sons. Visitation and Rosary are 7:30pm Friday, January 12, 2024, at Smith Mortuary in Derby, Funeral Mass is 10:30am Saturday, January 13, 2024, at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Graveside...

Dean E. Johnson

Dean E. Johnson

Jan 4, 2024

Dean E. Johnson (88) went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 4th , 2024.

Dean was born September 18th, 1935 in Anthony, Kansas to Donovan “Don” and Sylvia Johnson. Older brother Stan “Sonny” undoubtingly was excited to welcome younger brother Dean to the family as well. Dean grew up in Kansas and Missouri and...

Brett Jones

Brett Jones

Jan 4, 2024

Brett Tevel Jones was born September 7th, 2000, in Wellington, KS to John Jones and Debbie Arnett. He passed away Thursday, January 4th, 2024.

Brett was a little brother to Zacheri and Aubreigh Arroyo, big brother to Emma Jones and Uncle to Bruno Arroyo. He was a stepson to Amber Jones; a stepbrother to Austin, Payton, Deshawne,...

Kathleen Roush

Kathleen Roush

Jan 3, 2024

Wichita - Kathleen Roush, 72, passed away Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024. Viewing: 6 pm to 8 pm, at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 South Seneca, Wichita, Kansas 67213. Recitation of the Rosary: 10:00 am, Wednesday, January 10th, 2024 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church,123 N. Andover Road, Andover, KS 67002. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30.

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John David Brzezinski

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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