Obituaries

Feb 1, 2023

Donald Frank Alumbaugh, 85, of Mulvane, passed away February 1, 2023. He was born in Newton, KS on December 11, 1937. He married the love of his life, Mary Ellen Shoemaker, on May 19, 1957.

Donald is preceded in death by his parents, sister, brother, his son Ronald of Texas, and grandson Myles Gilbert of...

Feb 1, 2023

Barbara Ann Arnold, 89, of Wichita, Kansas was reunited with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 1st, 2023 with family at her side. She was born January 28th, 1934 in Perry, Oklahoma to Archie “Arch” and Juanita (Walter) Rutter.

Barbara grew up in Blackwell, Oklahoma and graduated Ponca City High School in Ponca City,...

Jan 31, 2023

Carol ”Sue” Marcotte

Born May 30th, 1951

Passed January 31st, 2023

Wichita, KS

There are too many words to describe this amazing lady, and hopefully we’re able to find at least some of them during this time. She was smart, funny, stubborn, one...

Jan 31, 2023

Laura Inez Huse Martin, 94, of Mulvane, KS, passed peacefully into the presence of God on January 31, 2023. Born in Bakersfield, MO on December 9, 1928, Inez was the fourth-born of five children, and the second-born of twins. She loved growing up on the farm in southeastern Missouri and had many happy memories of her close-knit family there....

Jan 30, 2023

Steven Ross Rusco died January 30th, 2023. He was born to Clarence and Esther (Jaerger) Rusco in Great Bend, Kansas. Steve graduated from Fort Hays University in 1971. Steve taught physical education, driver education and coached multiple sports for over 33 years at Derby Middle School. Steve is remembered for his competitive spirit on the field and court and...

Jan 29, 2023

Leta Faye (Utt) Howell was born in rural Sedan, Kansas on December 14, 1929, the youngest of four children of Creed and Anna Mae (Allen) Utt. She went home to be with her Lord on January 29, 2023. At the age of 16 months the family moved to a farm near Hewins, Kansas. She attended the first three grades...

Jan 29, 2023

Eastborough - Stevens, Joe J.

86, passed away Sunday, January 29th, 2023. He was born April 26th, 1936 to Joe Stevens and Eugenie Malouf Stevens in Wichita, Kansas.

A passionate handball player who loved the bantering during doubles play possibly more than the thrill of victory. His favorite method of decompression was summer...

Jan 28, 2023

Udall, KS We are sad to announce the passing of Andrew Victor Dewitt. Andrew died in Kansas

City, Kansas on Saturday, January 28th, 2023 following a brief illness.

Andrew is survived by: his parents, Father Richard and Step Mother Tami DeWitt also Mother Christine (West) DeWitt; his

sister Lisa Vessio; his...

Jan 27, 2023

Wichita - Randy George Greaves 67, died Friday, January 25th, 2023. He was born January 24th, 1956 to Byron Greaves and Frankie Greaves Busby in Chickasha, Oklahoma.

He was a loving father and grandfather and friend to many.

Hobbies: Fishing, camping, going to rock concerts, and watching Oklahoma Sooners and Dallas...

Jan 27, 2023

Colleen Hamlett, 97, passed from this life on January 27, 2023 at Homestead of Derby. Born September 25, 1925, she was the daughter of Thomas Floyd and Bertha (Head) Richmond.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James.

Survivors include her three children, Daryl (Ann) Hamlett of Garden City, Charles...

Jan 27, 2023

Douglass - Kosjer, Shirley I

71, passed away Friday, January 27, 2023. She was born September 18, 1951 to LP and Lois Clark in Winfield, Kansas.

Shirley worked at the state hospital in Winfield before moving into aviation where she worked at both Cessna and Boeing. There she met Marcus and...

Jan 27, 2023

Christina Marie Burrell was born on October 25, 1955, in Portland Oregon. She passed away on January 27, 2023, at age 67 in the comfort of her home in Wichita, Kansas with family surrounding her.

Christina was preceded in death by her parents, Donald Lewis Burrell on April 4, 2017, and Mary Margurite Nott Burrell on January...

Jan 27, 2023

Dougalss - Boucher, Phyllis Maxine

93, passed away Friday, January 27,2023. She was born March 3,1929 to Howard Ring and Olive Pearl (Rising) Ring in Burden, Kansas.

Maxine graduated from Winfield High School in 1947. She married Henry F Boucher on January 15, 1953 at the First Baptist Church in Winfield Kansas. Maxine...

Jan 27, 2023

Ann Margaret Moore, 86, died Friday, January 27, 2023.

Ann was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on March 4, 1936, to John Leland and Lucy Verdilla Benson. She had two older brothers, John and Charles. In 1942, Ann and her parents moved to Greenwich Village in New York City, and later to an apartment on Lexington...

Jan 27, 2023

Schott, Marvin W. 96, passed away Friday, January 27th, 2023. He was born February 9th, 1926 to August and Ada Schott in Manchester, OK.

Preceded in death by his wife, Irma Jean and siblings, Gus and Richard.

Survivors include his children, Rex C. (Patsy) Schott, Roy W. (Judith A.) Schott; grandchildren, Shane (Kari),...

Jan 26, 2023

Carolyn Sue Schul Massey Tarr, age 80, of Mulvane, Kansas, passed peacefully on January 26, 2023. She

was born March 28, 1942, to Wayne and Doris Schul in Grenola, Kansas.

Carolyn enjoyed life to the fullest. She was always active in the community – with membership in the

Mulvane United Methodist Church, the...

Jan 26, 2023

Wichita - Carolyn Wigley, 69, died, Thursday, January 26th, 2023. She was born February 21, 1953 to Robert and Marie Cookson in Winfield, KS

Carolyn loved being outside and gardening. She raised her family with strong godly principles and loved to read the bible. Writing was another one of her passions. Hosting family gatherings and parties was...

Jan 24, 2023

Mulvane - Stegman, Andrew Ignatius

63, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023. He was born January 27, 1959 to Leonard Stegman and Agnes (Strecker) Stegman in Kinsley, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his father, Leonard Stegman; brothers, John Stegman and Leon Stegman; and 5 nephews.

Andrew is...

Jan 22, 2023

Herman Richard Dolloff Jr. “Bear” 81, died Sunday, January 22, 2023. He was born July 4th, 1941 to Herman and Nada (Wood) Dolloff in Seagraves, Texas.

Richard “Bear” spent his first two years of life residing at the hospital where doctors performed many surgeries on his hands and feet due to damage caused by the...

Jan 22, 2023

Joan Theresa Seidel, 87, of Derby, formerly of Ark City, passed away Sunday, January 22nd, 2023. Born November 10th, 1935 in Bronx, NY, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Annie (Egan) Hopley.

Joan was preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband, William (Bill), and brother, Thomas Hopley.