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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries
Shirley Kezar
Jul 13, 2023
89, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2023. She was born at her family home, on February 9, 1934 to Leslie and Joyce (Newman) Roe in Cambridge, England.
As a child, Shirley and her family survived many challenges, including the Battle of Britain during WWII. Shirley left the U.K. and became a military bride. Shirley had...
Linda L. Wilkerson
Jul 13, 2023
Belle Plaine - Wilkerson, Linda L Wilkerson 83, died Thursday, July 13th, 2023. She was born October 12th, 1939 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the daughter of Fred and Adelle (Ferguson) Sullivan.
She married Jimmie G Wilkerson May 5th 1956 and had four children, whom she devoted her life to.
She attended Council...
Lloyd Malone Swor
Jul 11, 2023
Lloyd Malone Swor, passed away on July 11, 2023, at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe, Louisiana attended by sons and wife. Lloyd is survived by wife, Nancy Swor; his sons, Marshall Swor of Tampa, Florida and Loren Swor of Duncan, Oklahoma; three grandchildren by Loren; his three stepdaughters, Michele King, Margie Hendricks, and Sarah Alexander; and twelve grandchildren...
Sherry Shook
Jul 10, 2023
Derby - Shook, Sherry June
75, passed away Monday, July 10, 2023. She was born January 30, 1948 to Alma Pauline (Woods) and Ervin Lester Sharp in Hobart, Oklahoma.
Sherry graduated from Hobart High School in 1966 and attended Washington St. Baptist Church.
She married Eugene Michael Nemeth in...
Louise Ragland
Jul 8, 2023
Elizabeth Louise Ragland, passed away quietly on July 8, 2023 in her home. Louise was born June 30, 1925 to John Luther Riley and Mabel Louise Robison Riley, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Louise was one of three children by this union.
Louise married Ersel Riggs August 1, 1942 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Ersel and Louise had one...
Mary G. Deardorff
Jul 8, 2023
Mary G. Deardorff, 90, died Saturday, July 8th.
Mary was preceded in death by parents Howard and Molly Wells; husband Alan; brothers Robert and Richard. Survivors daughters Darlene (Leon) Hicks, Mulvane, Marilyn (Bill) Cruce, Tucson, Arizona, and son Alan Jr., Tucson, Arizona; 13 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren; 1 great, great grandson.
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Carolyn Kay Vandergiesen
Jul 4, 2023
Carolyn K. (Ouderkirk) VanderGiesen passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in the early morning hours of July 4th, 2023, at Rock Regional Medical Center in Derby, Kansas in the presence of her son. At the time of her passing, Carolyn VanderGiesen was 75 years old and had been married to her husband, Dennis for 55 years.
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Becky Hollaway
Jul 4, 2023
Rebecca D. Hollaway
Becky Hollaway died in her home surrounded by family on Tuesday, July 4th, 2023. She was born February 7th, 1957 in Concordia,Kansas. She married Rich Hollaway on September 20th, 1980 and had two children, Brandy born 1984 and Caleb born 1990. My mother is survived by her husband of 43 years, Rich Hollaway; her...
Marlene Phillips
Jul 3, 2023
Mulvane - Phillips, Marlene Detta, 82, died Monday, July 3, 2023.
A private family service will be held.
Marlene is survived by her husband of 63 years, Galen Phillips; four children, Amy, Sarah, Nathan, William, and their families.
She and Galen lived in Mulvane since 1970 until...
Ernest Raymond Rinke
Jun 30, 2023
Ernest Raymond Rinke, 90, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023 at his residence. He was born August 30, 1932 in Hartman Arkansas to Herbert and Lucille Rinke.
Ernest, also known as Ernie, Sonny and Arkie retired from Duraform Manufacturing where he was a shop foreman and machinist. He loved traveling around the country in...
Wayne F. Costello
Jun 29, 2023
Costello, Wayne Francis, 93, passed away Thursday, June 29th, 2023. He was born January 30th, 1930 to Joe and Gertrude Costello, in Tampa, Kansas.
Wayne moved to Mulvane in 1956 where he raised his family and started his own business Cos Inc. He enjoyed auto racing and collecting classic cars.
He...
Johnie Martin
Jun 29, 2023
Johnie Haskins Martin, 100, of Mulvane, KS, passed into eternity with the Lord Jesus on June 29, 2023. Born in Pontiac, MO on February 9, 1923, Johnie was the second-born of four sons born to Elmer P. Martin and Lucy Friend Martin. Johnie had many happy memories of growing up on a farm in the Ozarks of MO. He...
Jim Turkle
Jun 28, 2023
Turkle, Jim, 87, passed away Wednesday, June 28th, 2023. He was born February 12th, 1936 to Frank and Vera Muriel Turkle, in rural Mulvane, Kansas
He was preceded in death by his wife, Kay, parents; son-in-law, Marc Huslig; siblings, Frances Christian, Jeanne Yoakum, Lindy Chamberlain, Tom Turkle, and Joanne Breaker.
Jim...
Norma Young
Jun 27, 2023
Norma J. Young (Prins) age 70, retired insurance call center representative passed away Tuesday, June 27th. Services will be held at the Mulvane Cemetery on Thursday, July 6th at 11:00am.
Norma was preceded in death by her mother Vivian Ramsey, and brothers Wilbur Robel and Frank Prins; sisters Judy White, Donna Taylor, and Gracie Jarrett....
Harold "Joe" Van Huss
Jun 25, 2023
Harold (Joe) James Van Huss, 79, of Haysville, Kansas, passed away Sunday June 25, 2023 at his home.
He was born July 2, 1943 in Norfolk, Virginia. He is preceded in death by his parents, of Andrew Van Huss and Cecile Van Huss (Millsap) and his sister, Carol Williams (Van Huss).
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Jane Welsh
Jun 25, 2023
Maize - Welsh, Jane Ellen
73, passed away Sunday, June 25th, 2023. She was born June 16th, 1950 to Maurice Wilson and Thelma Roberts Wilson in Wichita, Kansas.
After graduating from West High School, she went on to attend Wichita State University earning a degree in Secretarial Science in 1972. In 1970 she...
Arthur Kent Wilkin
Jun 24, 2023
Wilkin, Arthur Kent, 87, died Saturday, June 24, 2023.
Graveside Service: 10:00 am, Thursday, June 29, 2023 at Littleton Cemetery, Mulvane.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Eldena Wilkin.
Arthur is survived by his sons, Kevin Kent Wilkin and David Kendall Wilkin (Rose); five grandchildren;...
Arney Wayne Tolman
Jun 22, 2023
Wichita - Tolman, Arney Wayne 64, passed away Thursday, June 22nd, 2023. He was born January 4th, 1959 to Gerald and Betty (Hynd) Tolman in Arkansas City, Kansas. Arney was a loving son, brother, nephew, cousin & friend.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Arney is survived by his brother, Jerry Tolman; sister...
Daniel Ray Craft
Jun 22, 2023
Daniel Ray Craft was born January 12, 1984, in Wichita, Kansas, the son of Melvin Ray and Sharon Lee (Dehart) Craft. He was married to Jennifer Jean (Rinke) Craft. Daniel worked as an Assembly Mechanic for Spirit AeroSystems in Wichita. On June 22, 2023, he passed from this life while at Ascension Via Cristi St. Francis, at the age...
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