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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

John Paul Thompson

John Paul Thompson

Jun 15, 2023

John Paul Thompson, 85, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023, in Wichita, Kansas. He was born May 16, 1938, in Pampa, Texas. On November 27, 1965, John married Deanne Fae Cox. Together they raised four daughters, Carrie, Lisa, Martha, and Denise.

After graduating high school, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, John...

Allen C. Carlile

Allen C. Carlile

Jun 14, 2023

Wichita – Carlile, Allen Curtis 71, passed away Wednesday June 14, 2023 at his home with his daughters by his side. Allen was born August 5, 1951 in Kingman, Kansas. He worked in the aircraft industry as a welder most of his career. After leaving the aircraft industry he became an independent contractor and was sought out by many...

Lt. Col Paul E. Muehring Usaf (Ret)

Lt. Col Paul E. Muehring Usaf (Ret)

Jun 13, 2023

Paul E. Muehring, Lieutenant Colonel, USAF (Ret)

At age 78, Paul E Muehring passed away on June 13, 2023 at Mill Pond Senior Residences in Ankeny, Iowa.

Paul was born in Hannibal Missouri on July 21, 1944 to John and Helen Muehring. His parents preceded him in death. A sister Loretta Louise and brother Richard...

Ronald Jack Julius

Ronald Jack Julius

Jun 13, 2023

78, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023. He was born March 22, 1945 to Clarence Carl Julius and Marie Emma Sieker in St. Louis, Missouri.

Ronald enlisted in the Army in 1963 and was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal and National Defense Service Medal. Ronald was a retired electrical engineer from Boeing and Professional Engineering...

Vickie A Smith

Vickie A Smith

Jun 11, 2023

Vickie Ann Smith, 71, of Mulvane, KS passed away on June 11, 2023 after battling dementia. Vickie was born January 22, 1952 to Lynell and Delores Murell in Hayti, MO. She grew up in Portageville, MO. She met Roger Smith, Sr. and married in 1969 in Portageville, MO. They moved and she graduated in Kanakee, Ill, in 1970. They...

Sandra Gibson

Sandra Gibson

Jun 11, 2023

Wichita, KS. – Sandra Elaine Huffman (Gibson) 70, Born December 19, 1952, in Springfield, Missouri the daughter of Melton and Nancy JoAnn (Wright) Huffman passed peacefully in her home surrounded by close family Sunday June 11, 2023.

The sweetest yet most stubborn woman you could ever meet. Gifted with a heart of gold and a...

Duane Mikesell

Duane Mikesell

Jun 10, 2023

Derby - Mikesell, Duane Eugene 74, passed away Saturday, June 10th, 2023. He was born July 17th, 1948 to James and Lucille (Nelson) Mikesell in Salina, KS.

Duane was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother & friend, he was a computer programmer for Boeing for many years and an Amateur Radio operator/enthusiasts.

He was preceded...

Samuel D. Bangle

Samuel D. Bangle

Jun 9, 2023

Samuel D Bangle passed away on Friday, June 9 2023. Sam was born on August 29, 1952 in Norton, Ks.

He was preceded in death by his parents Phillip Bangle and Ila Louise Bangle.

He is survived by his wife LaDonna Bangle and their children Elizabeth, Ila, Lisa and Darren; sisters...

Marilynn Weierich

Marilynn Weierich

Jun 9, 2023

Marilynn Jane Weierich, 83, of Derby, entered into God’s kingdom on June 9, 2023. She was born March 15, 1940 in Johnson City, New York, to Gladys (Carley) and Howard Ward. Marilynn, the most loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, is survived by her husband, Larry; sons, Scott (Jane) of Derby and Mark (Lisa) of West...

Val Joyce Mae Adams

Val Joyce Mae Adams

Jun 7, 2023

Val Joyce Mae Adams, 86, went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on June 7, 2023. She grew up in Winfield, Kansas.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Olen and Agnes Howe; her husband Bill Adams; and grandson Brandon Henderson. She is lovingly remember by her three children Robert (Candy) Adams, Teresa...

Mary Louise Glamann

Mary Louise Glamann

Jun 4, 2023

Mary Louise Glamann passed away on June 4, 2023, at her home in Copperstone Apartments, Derby, Kansas.

Mary is survived by her only living child, son Daryl Gene Glamann Jr. (wife Tum) of Derby; four grandchildren – Brian Glamann (wife Erin) of Wichita, Sara Cravens (husband Chris) of Wichita, Michael Glamann (wife Alexandria) of Parker, Co., and...

Harolene "Harri" Pickens

Harolene "Harri" Pickens

Jun 3, 2023

Harolene “Harri” June Pickens went to be with her Lord and Savior June 3, 2023. Harri’s celebration of life will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 10 at Madison Avenue United Methodist (MAUM) Church.

Harri was born April 1, 1935 in Shattuck, Okla. and married Bill Pickens in 1957.

She is preceded in death by...

Joan C. Sorensen

Joan C. Sorensen

Jun 1, 2023

In Loving Memory of Mrs. Joan (Clark) Sorensen

Mrs. Joan (Clark) Sorensen, a beloved great grandmother, peacefully passed away on June 1, 2023, at the age of 88. Born on April 11, 1935, Joan brought immense joy and love into the lives of her family and friends throughout her remarkable journey.

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William James "Jim" Atherton, Jr.

William James "Jim" Atherton, Jr.

Jun 1, 2023

Atherton, William James "Jim", Jr., 74, passed away Thursday, June 1st, 2023. He was born September 26th, 1948 to William and Maxine Atherton, in Wichita.

Preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Chris and Paul and step-son, Zac Blurton. Survivors include his wife, Candie; children; Deanna Froehlich, David (Michelle) Atherton, Jamie (Mark) Guzman; siblings, Gary...

Lola Frances Fritzler

Lola Frances Fritzler

Jun 1, 2023

Lola F. Fritzler, age 100, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, died Thursday, June 1, 2023. She was a retired elementary teacher.

Visitation Thursday, June 8th with family receiving friends 5-7:00pm, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd. Funeral Service 10am, Friday, First Presbyterian Church, 324 N. Baltimore.

Survivors include her...

Larry Jacobs

Larry Jacobs

May 31, 2023

Larry Jacobs 79, died Wednesday, May 31st, 2023. He was born September 28th, 1943 in Wichita, KS to Peter and Mary (Schnieder) Jacobs.

Larry was a Seabee in the US Navy and a retired Boeing machinist. His hobbies included camping, fishing, gardening, attending grandkids ball games and was a die-hard Chicago Cubs fan.

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Virginia "Ginger" Atkison

Virginia "Ginger" Atkison

May 30, 2023

Derby - Atkison, Virginia “Ginger” Battis

87, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023. She was born May 8, 1936 to Walter Kyle Whitley and Nancy Lou Allene Cupples in Muskogee, Oklahoma.

Ginger grew up in Muskogee Oklahoma where she met and married her Junior High School sweetheart. They travelled to Texas, bringing 2...

Abel Padilla

Abel Padilla

May 29, 2023

Abel Philip Padilla, age 65, of Lyons, Kansas died Monday, May 29th, 2023 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. He was born January 20th, 1958 to Merejildo and Mollie (Cruz) Padilla in Clayton, New Mexico.

Abel grew up in Ulysses, KS and was united with his wife Lucy Asbell in Marriage On October 17th...

Barbara Buckingham

Barbara Buckingham

May 27, 2023

Barbara Buckingham, 74, went home to be with the Lord on May 27, 2023 after a long battle with cancer. Barb was born on July 28, 1948 to Jack and Bernice (Hobbs) Bolling in Oklahoma City. She graduated from Midwest City High School in Midwest City, OK in 1966 and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Oklahoma...

Tammy Marie Padgett

Tammy Marie Padgett

May 27, 2023

Wichita - Padgett, Tammy Marie 59, passed away Saturday, May 27th, 2023. She was born September 12th, 1963 to Bill and Theresa (Wolke) Oswald in Wellington,KS .

Tammy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend

She was preceded in death by her husband: Robert Anglin; father, Bill Oswald & step father, Carl...

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