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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

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;...

Kimberly Smith

Kimberly Smith

Sep 11, 2023

Title: Kimberly Smith (Kopyscinski)

Kimberly Smith, October 19, 1959 to September 11, 2023, Derby KS. Kim won her battle with cancer and went to be with the Lord. She worked for the Boeing Co for 22 years and then worked for Evergy for 20 years, retiring in 2021.

She is survived...

Justin Keith Rose

Justin Keith Rose

Sep 11, 2023

Justin Keith Rose

January 25, 1984 - September 11, 2023

Wichita, KS

Memorial Service: 2:00 pm, Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Smith Mortuary, Derby.

Justin is survived by his Wife of 23 years, Casey Solomon; Father Dale Rose; Sisters Sharla Rose & Leah Griep; Father and Mother-in-law,...

Terry Wayne Ketterman

Terry Wayne Ketterman

Sep 10, 2023

Our beloved TK, husband, father, “Papa T”, brother, uncle and friend passed unexpectedly on Sunday, September 10th, 2023 at his home. Terry Wayne was the first born to Ed and Neita Ketterman on May 10th, 1955 in Winfield KS. He grew up in Douglass playing baseball, basketball, coyote hunting with his dad Ed, rooting for the Kansas Jayhawks, the...

Charles Stephen Rodriguez

Charles Stephen Rodriguez

Sep 10, 2023

Rodriguez, Charles Stephen "Chuck", 70, passed away Sunday, September 10th, 2023. He was born November 13th, 1952 to Carlos and Joan (Porteus) Rodriguez in The Bronx, New York.

Chuck was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, friend & co-worker, he was a proud US Air Force Vietnam Veteran, he was a biomedical technician at Wesley...

Norman "Norm" Newton

Norman "Norm" Newton

Sep 10, 2023

Newton, Norman Eugene, 60, passed away Sunday, September 10th, 2023. He was born June 24th, 1963 to Russell and Sung Ie Newton Kim, in Fort Ord, California.

Preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his sons, Kyle (Ashleigh) Newton, Brandon Newton; mother, Sung Ie, siblings; Kenny (Donna) Newton, Kim (Carl) Bieler and grandchildren, Matthew,...

Carl Rowland Chapman

Carl Rowland Chapman

Sep 10, 2023

Carl Rowland Chapman, 55, died Sunday, September 10, 2023.

Our beloved Carl lived a good life! He was a playful and determined soul.

Carl excelled in kindness as well as excellence in physical accomplishment at Special Olympics. His laughter and fun with others will be fondly remembered as will his decency in always...

Richard C. Renfro

Richard C. Renfro

Sep 7, 2023

Renfro, Richard “Dick” Charles, 75, ret. high school biology teacher, passed away Thursday, September 7th, 2023. A come and go Celebration of Life will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 pm Saturday, September 16th, 2023 at the Madison Garden Villa clubhouse, 2418 E Madison,

Derby, KS 67037.

Preceded in death by his mother,...

Cody Miller

Cody Miller

Sep 6, 2023

Derby, Cody A Miller 64, died Wednesday, September 6th, 2023.at Wesley Medical Center, He was born July 28th, 1959 to Robert and Judy (Lambert) Dalton in Wichita, KS.

Cody was a man of faith, integrity, kindness and lifelong curiosity. Without a doubt his legacy was lived in how he loved his daughter Brodi and wife...

Thelma Dameron

Thelma Dameron

Sep 5, 2023

Haysville -Thelma Louise Dameron, age 88, passed away September 5th, 2023.

A private family gathering will be held.

She was preceded in death by her husband, J.C. Dameron; her parents, James and Hazel Noel; and siblings, Blanche Noel, Mae Hall, James Noel, and Jack Noel.

Thelma survivors include her...

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