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...
John Napier
Jun 21, 2023
Haysville - Napier, John F., 62, died Wednesday, June 21, 2023.
Visitation: Sunday, June 25, 2023, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Memorial Service: 10:00 am, Monday, June 26, 2023, both at Smith Mortuary, 7031 S. Broadway Haysville.
He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Napier.
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Daniel Allen Wells
Jun 20, 2023
In Loving Memory of Daniel A. Wells
Jan. 18, 1961-June 20, 2023
Dan was born in Ft. Sill, Oklahoma to Carl E. & Carolyn S. Wells. He was preceded in death by both parents and sister-in-law, Donna Wells; niece,Autumn Bohannon; nephew, Tyson Wells; and nephew, Dalton Jackson.
He is survived by brother, Carl...
Charles E. Hebert
Jun 19, 2023
Wichita - Hebert, Charles Edward “Charlie” 88, passed away Monday, June 19th, 2023. He was born October 20th, 1934 to Emile and Alice (Dionne) Hebert in Springfield, Massachusetts. Charlie joined the Army as soon as he could sign up and served about 3 years. He then joined the Air Force where he served a total of 20 years, retiring...
Lucille Lucini
Jun 19, 2023
Lucille Ann Lucini (Turner), 70, of Wichita, KS passed away Monday, June 26, 2023, surrounded by her family and friends. She was born on June 1, 1953, in Okmulgee, OK, to parents Harvey Turner and Ann Turner (Carlson). Lucille was the first of four siblings; Melissa Gasper (Turner), Matt Turner, and John Turner. Lucille was married to Greg Lucini....
Judith Carol Collins
Jun 19, 2023
Judy was born on January 13, 1952, and passed away on June 19, 2023, at her home near Derby, Kansas surrounded by her family. She was born in Garden City, Kansas to Robert E. and Ruth (Sharp) West.
Judy grew up on a family farm in southeast Lane County. She joined the First Christian Church at Dighton...
Robert G. Hightower
Jun 19, 2023
Hightower, Robert Glenn, 98, of Mulvane, Kansas, passed away Monday, June 19th, 2023. He was born November 27th, 1924 to James and Hattie Hightower, in Coffeyville, Kansas. He was a World War II Navy veteran and retired project manager for the Boeing Co.
Preceded in death by his wife, Doris, parents and siblings. He is...
Billy Powell
Jun 17, 2023
Wichita - Powell, Billy, 69, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023.
Visitation: Thursday, June 22, 2023, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Funeral Service: 1:00 pm, Friday, June 23, 2023, both at Smith Family Mortuary Chapel, 1415 N. Rock Rd, Derby. Burial to follow at Waco Cemetery.
He was preceded...
Mary A. Rivera
Jun 16, 2023
Mulvane - Rivera, Mary Anne "Pat", 93, died Friday June 16th, 2023 at Maria Court assisted living in Mulvane, KS. She was born March 15, 1930, the daughter of Wendell and Virginia Sutherland in Ottawa, KS. Mary was the oldest of 7 children. She attended school in Labette County Kansas and graduated from Labette County Community High School in...
Dean Ray Branson
Jun 15, 2023
We are sad to announce the passing of “A Good Man.”
Dean R. Branson Age 87 Born 1-28-1936 Passed 6-15-2023
Services have not been set at this time, however it will be a small graveside ceremony in Belle Plaine, KS with close friends and family.
