Obituaries

Mar 7, 2023

On Tuesday, March 7th, 2023, Jesse’s soul was freed from the worries and suffering of this world when his Lord and Savior welcomed him home. Jesse Joctam Segovia, 35, was born March 1st, 1988 to Jesus Segovia-Beltran and Hilda (Cruz) Segovia in Granada Hills, California.

Jesse spent much of his life working in the construction...

Mar 7, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Lt. (ret. DFD) Charles W. Little of Derby, Kansas. Charlie died at the age of 64 on March 7th , 2023. Charlie passed away surrounded by his family, friends, and his brotherhood of firefighters, after an unexpected illness.

Visitation will be held on Monday, March 13th at...

Mar 7, 2023

Wichita - Osborn, Shirley Katherine

72, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023. She was born January 25, 1951 to Darold and Jo Watkins in Lawton, Oklahoma.

Shirley was a retired registered nurse in the Wichita area. She enjoyed card making, cooking, KU basketball and spending time with her adored grandchildren. She loved traveling...

Mar 7, 2023

Kendall (Hunter) Galyean 83, died Tuesday, March 7th, 2023. He was born October 2, 1939 to Hunter and Cora Galyean in Waterville, Washington.

After retiring from the Air Force in 1985, he and his wife owned and operated Mija’s Cafe in Belle Plaine, Kansas and then in Derby, Kansas unit 2014.

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Mar 7, 2023

Pracht, Darrell Lee, 81, passed away Tuesday, March 7th, 2023. He was born March 26th, 1941 to Dale and Dorothy Pracht in Wichita, Kansas.

Preceded in death by his parents and brother, Dale. Survivors include his wife, Karen Sue; children, Daren (Barbara) Pracht, David Pracht, Susan Schroeder; grandchildren, Shelby (Mike) Hansard, Erin (Braxton) Brown, Paige,...

Mar 5, 2023

Kempf, Ashlie Tierra, 22, passed away Sunday, March 5th, 2023. She was born September 14th, 2000, to Alayna Cobb, in Wichita, Kansas. On May 28, 2002, Robert Kempf and Alayna Cobb joined in marriage, beautifully blending their two families as one. On January 20th, 2004, with honor and love, Ashlie became a Kempf when Rob adopted her and made...

Mar 2, 2023

Sally Jeanette (Hull) Wiebe, born August 17, 1935, in Montezuma, KS, passed away Thursday, March 2 after a brief illness. Sally was the daughter of the late Dr. Amzy A. Hull and Carol (Nichols) Hull.

Sally attended the University of Iowa and transferred to Emporia Teachers College (now Emporia State University), where she met the love of...

Mar 2, 2023

Wichita - Hamm, Walter Arthur "Walt", 87, passed away Thursday, March 2nd, 2023. He was born February 25th, 1936 to Theodore and Florence (Rodman) Hamm in Highlanding, Minnesota.

Walt was a retired heavy equipment operator, working for Dondlinger Construction for 47.5 years and proud Army veteran.

He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings:...

Mar 2, 2023

Galen (Abie) Eugene Eberhardt, 87, died Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Derby, Kansas. He was born October 6, 1935, to Wilbur and Doris (Johnson) Eberhardt in Deshler, Nebraska.

Galen attended parochial school at Peace Lutheran School and High School in Deshler, Nebraska. He was baptized and confirmed at Peace Lutheran Church. Galen and Joan (Pohlmann)...

Mar 1, 2023

Wichita - Wright, Larry Dale

88, passed away Wednesday, March 1st, 2023. He was born December 19th, 1934 to Lester Wright and Sarah Johnston Wright in Wichita, Kansas.

Larry graduated from East High School and then went to work for the Missouri-Pacific Railroad. He retired in 1996. He loved to hook up his...

Mar 1, 2023

Mulvane - Bleam, Joyce Marie 85, passed away Wednesday, March 1st, 2023. She was born August 18th, 1937 to William and Aethyl Gesswein in Camden, New Jersey. She was preceded in death by her parents & husband:Ernest Dale Bleam.

Joyce is survived by her children: Joyce McWilliams, Kathy McWilliams, Colleen (Brad) Whitaker, Diana (Kevin Hoover) Keller, and...

Mar 1, 2023

James Andrew Jackson, Jr, born March 23, 1944, in Elgin Kansas, passed away March 1, 2023.

Preceded in death by his wife of 30 years, Barbara Jean; son-in-law, William Ty Graham and great-granddaughter Addison Graham.

He is survived by Ronnie Lee (Misti) Jackson, Connie (Becker) Jackson, Jeanette Graham, several grandchildren Zachery,...

Feb 28, 2023

Naomi Frances Glaser, 90, died Tuesday, February 28, 2023.

Visitation: Sunday, March 5, 2023, with the family present from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Funeral Service: 10:00 am, Monday, March 6, 2023, both at Smith Mortuary, Derby, Interment to follow at Waco Cemetery.

She was preceded in death by her...

Feb 28, 2023

Marylou Pat Fallon, 86, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023 in Hutchinson, KS. She was born January 29th , 1937 to Forrest and Mildred Bowlby in Wichita, KS.

Marylou grew up in the Mulvane United Methodist Church, graduated from Mulvane High School and attended Kansas State University. She married Stan Fallon in 1961 and had...

Feb 27, 2023

Mulvane - Jaquis, Lucinda Kay "Cindy" 55, passed away Monday, February 27th, 2023. She was born April 9th, 1967 to Howard and Patricia (Manning) Morris in Goddard, Kansas.

Cindy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She loved life, spending time with family & friends, but especially her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death...

Feb 26, 2023

In loving memory of our mother, Sylvia Duran, who passed away on

February 26th, 2023. Born 5/1/38 in Fort Collins, CO to Art and Ruth

Plumb, she was a devoted wife to Daniel (Tony) Duran for more than 65

years. She was the loving mother of seven children.

Our mother was...

Feb 25, 2023

Wichita - Floyd LeRoy Strobel 85, died Saturday, February 25th, 2023 at his residence. He was born May 26th, 1937 to Floyd and Anna Lovell Strobel in Ovid, Colorado.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 2:00 pm to 4;00 pm on Friday May 26, 2023 at the Smiith Mortuary in Mulvane,...

Feb 24, 2023

Eugene Newton was born to Helen and Orr Newton in Kansas City. After graduating from East High School in Wichita, Kansas, he sold life insurance for Metropolitan Life, alongside his father. He met and married the love of his life, Gladys Newton, on Valentine’s Day. A young “Geno” also delivered milk for Hyde Park and worked for Coca Cola....

Feb 23, 2023

Wichita - Sullivan, Arthur Eugene

71, passed away February 23, 2023 in Wichita. He was born August 14th, 1951 to Albert R. Sullivan and Dorothy M. Hedden Sullivan in Wichita, Kansas.

Arthur was an arborist for the City of Wichita, retiring in 1998. He was an avid music lover.

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Feb 22, 2023

Tammy Normandin, passed away Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023 at Wesley Medical Center with her family by her side. She was born January 5th, 1966 in Wellington, KS.

Tammy was raised by her Mother Judy White and Father Darryl White Sr. She graduated from Union Town Highschool in 1985.

Tammy loved her...