John M. Schmidt
Nov 20, 2023
John M. Schmidt, (80) entered the gates of Heaven on Monday, November 20, 2023, at home surrounded by his family in Wichita, Ks. He was born to Walter Emil Schmidt, Sr., and Natalie Lillian Neel Schmidt on April 2, 1943, in Houston, TX. He was proceeded in death by his parents, sister, Carolyn Moncivais, and grandchildren , Deven Marc...
Andrew "Andy" R. Jacques
Nov 20, 2023
Andrew “Andy” Robert Jacques, 54, passed away Monday, November 20th, 2023. He was born March 14th, 1969, to Robert and Mary Jacques in Wichita, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his parents Mary and Robert; brother-in-law, Tim Elam; and niece, little Mary. Survivors include his wife, Gail; son, Ayden; sister, Lisa Elam; and nephews, Wesley, Zachary, and David....
Carol Helzer
Nov 18, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carol Ann Helzer, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. Carol was a pillar of strength and love in the lives of those who were fortunate enough to know her. Carol Ann Helzer, one of three children of Archie Boyd and Wilma Delorise Jones, was born on July 21,1944,...
Dorothy Jean Potter
Nov 17, 2023
Dorothy Jean Potter, age 92, of Wichita, retired USD 259 employee, passed away Friday, November 17, 2023. Visitation 1-5 pm Sunday, November 26, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Funeral service 10 am Monday, November 27, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1356 N. Broadway, Wichita. Graveside service and interment 2 pm Monday, Hillcrest Cemetery, Florence, KS. Dorothy was born September...
Earl W. Draper
Nov 14, 2023
78, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday morning November 14, 2023, at his home.
Earl was born on March 19, 1945 in Wichita, Kansas to parents, Frank and Florence Draper. As a child he lived on a farm in Rose Hill, Kansas. He graduated from Rose Hill High School.
On...
Helen Maxine Simpler
Nov 12, 2023
It is with sadness and rejoicing, that we share the news of the death of our mother, Helen Simpler. Helen passed away on November 12, 2023. She was 101 years old. Helen had been a resident of Derby Assisted Living in Derby, KS. for the past 8 years.
Helen Maxine Prather Simpler was the only...
Rev. Victor Calcote
Nov 8, 2023
Haysville, Kansas – Victor Lee Calcote (Pastor Vic), 82, of Haysville, KS, joined hands with his Savior November 8, 2023. He was born July 12, 1941, in Brookhaven, MS to Lee Russell and Hazel Inez (Fore) Calcote, the oldest of 5 children.
He is survived, and remembered lovingly, by his wife of 60 years, Eileen...
Carolyn G. (Webb) Shields
Nov 8, 2023
Shields, Carolyn G. (Webb), 71, died Nov. 8 2023, Carolyn was born June 23, 1952 in Wichita the daughter of James & Gladys Webb. Carolyn was a former employee at IFR systems.
She is survived by her husband Mike Shields; Sons: Chris (Donna) Howerton, Brian (Shannon) Howerton; Grandchildren: Steven, Ryan, Kyle & Emily; Sisters: Peggy (Richard) Lynch,...
Anita Gayle Cox
Nov 7, 2023
Anita “Gayle” (Key) Cox passed away peacefully on November 7, 2023 at Sandpiper Bay Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Wichita, Kansas. Her family is confident that she is now in the presence of Jesus, whom she served throughout her life. She had been a resident of Wichita since 1999.
Gayle was born on January 1,...
James Elbert Brown
Nov 6, 2023
James (Jim) Elbert Brown
September 16, 1945 - November 5, 2023
Wichita, Kansas - Brown, James (Jim) Elbert, 78, passed away Sunday, November 5th, 2023. He was born September 16th, 1945 to Joseph and Patti Brown in Wichita, Kansas. Jim attended high school in Florida and California where he played trombone and excelled...
Charles Louis Blanton
Nov 6, 2023
Charlie L. Blanton, age 69, loving husband, father and grandfather, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus in the early morning hours of November 6, 2023. Charlie was born September 15, 1954 to Louis and Betty Blanton in Fort Hood, Texas. He married the love of his life, Sherry, on November 19, 2011. Charlie was an avid fisherman, hunter,...
Chuck Harrod
Nov 6, 2023
Charles Warren Harrod was born on November 13, 1935, in Yates Center, KS, to Cleo E. “Pete” and Laurene (Johnston) Harrod. He was the first of three brothers. He spent his childhood in Yates Center hunting and fishing with his brothers Lauren and Les and his Uncle Phil Johnston, who was more of a big brother. He excelled in...
Carol Ann Biel
Nov 4, 2023
Biel, Carol Ann, 67, passed away Saturday, November 4th, 2023. She was born February 20th, 1956 to Marvin and Cleo Carpenter in Scott City, Kansas.
Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dale Biel and brother, Terry Carpenter. Survivors include her daughter, Jennifer (Gary) Hartley; grandchildren, Levi Foust, Joslyn Foust; great-grandchildren, Dakota, Nova, Celeste, Edwin;...
Lloyd A. Leinmiller
Nov 4, 2023
Lloyd Andrew Leinmiller, born September 9, 1944 in Russell, KS, left this earth to join his Lord Jesus Christ on November 4, 2023 from Wichita, KS. He will be remembered for his distinctive sense of humor,
longwinded stories, and his love of hunting, baseball, his many dogs, and above all, his family.
He...
Verlyn "Bud" Lett
Nov 4, 2023
On November 4, 2023, Verlyn “Bud” Lett passed into eternal rest to be with his Lord, following a recent open heart surgery.
Verlyn Lovell Lett was born on July 29, 1947 to Lovell Dervid Lett and Lucy Marian Gillette Fulps Lett of Parsons, Kansas. From an early age, he was referred to as “Bud,” which...
Martha P. Mwangi
Nov 2, 2023
Martha Patricia Mwangi “Marty”, passed away on November 2, 2023 at St. Francis Hospital invWichita, Kansas. After 49 beautiful years and fighting Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphomav(DLBCL) for 442 days, she decided to go home to our Lord.
Martha was born on May 21, 1974 to Tony and Roberta (Reynolds) Ezettie in Wellington,vKansas. She has an...
Harold Gene "Buck" Wilcox, Jr.
Nov 2, 2023
Harold Gene "Buck" Wilcox, Jr., 80, passed away Thursday, November 2nd, 2023. He was born August 6th, 1943 to Harold Gene and Geraldine Rose (Harvey) Wilcox in Cherokee, Oklahoma.
Having completed his Business degree at Wichita State University, he worked as a FAA Air Traffic Controller.
Harold is survived by his...
Cecil D. Fredendall
Oct 30, 2023
Fredendall, Cecil Douglas, 91, passed away Monday, October 30th, 2023. He was born February 3rd, 1932 to Douglas and Edna Fredendall, in Almakey County, Iowa.
Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Josephine; siblings, Norma, Lester, Herbert, George and Phyllis. Survivors include his children, Joseph Fredendall, Douglas (Mary) Fredendall, Tina (Brian) Webster; brother, Bob Fredendall;...
John Moler
Oct 29, 2023
John Galan Moler, 90, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. A Celebration of Life Service, with military honors, will be held at Faith Community Church, 1750 N. Gow, at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. A graveside service will follow at 12 p.m. at White Chapel Cemetery, 1806 N. Oliver.
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Robert "Bob" Riedmiller
Oct 29, 2023
Robert (Bob) George Riedmiller, a proud veteran of the US Air Force, peacefully passed away at Glen Carr House Memory Care and went to be with the Lord on October 29, 2023. He was 91 years old. Born 26 July 1932 in Blair, Nebraska, Bob was the oldest son of Joe and Marie Riedmiller. He grew up in Glasco,...
