Obituaries

Jul 18, 2023

Kailyn Denae Stump was born October 17th, 1997 in Wichita, Kansas. She passed away July 18th, 2023. Kailyn grew up in Mulvane, Kansas where she was active in softball and volleyball. As an adult she move to Wichita, Kansas where she met her love, Adam Coronado. Kailyn also found love in creating artwork, listening to music and attending concerts,...

Jul 18, 2023

Leigh Edward Bristor of Belle Plaine, KS passed away on Tuesday, July 18th at home. Leigh was born August 10, 1942 in Fairbury, Nebraska, the 4th of 8 children, to Elnora Leigh and Harvey Bristor.

Leigh met Carol Lucetta Davis on memorial weekend in 1966, after Leigh decided to tag along with his Beechcraft friend...

Jul 17, 2023

Robert Tex Gough, 73 years old from Derby, Kansas was born September 16, 1949 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and passed away July 17, 2023 in Wichita, Kansas.

Tex was raised by Nash and Lindell Gough along with his two sisters, Cherry and Peggy.

He was a member of the Army for 3...

Jul 15, 2023

Ceilee Dawn Prestien-Rivera was born July 29, 1982, to Scott and Teresa Prestien in Medicine Lodge, Kansas.

On Saturday, July 15, 2023, Ceilee Dawn Rivera, loving wife and mother was welcomed into the arms of Jesus at the age of 40.

Funeral service will be 3:00 pm, Thursday, July 20, 2023...

Jul 15, 2023

Carissa Lee Clift of Clearwater, Kansas (43) said "See you later" to family and friends suddenly, on Saturday July 15, 2023.

Carissa was born July 24, 1979 at Hill Air Force Base in Utah.

In 2006 Carissa graduated from Hesston College with a degree in nursing. Carissa worked in a variety of fields...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

Jun 25, 2023