Obituaries

Jan 15, 2023

It is with extreme sadness to announce the peaceful passing of my father Gary A. Ralston. (My Pops) Hewas 79 years-young. He was born in Hutchinson, KS on January 22 1943. After graduating from Hutchinson High School he went to work at a local Dillions as a butcher. He then moved to Wichita, KS where he applied for and...

Jan 13, 2023

“All I am and all I hope to be, I owe to my mother” Abraham Lincoln

It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Ernestine “Ernie” Ruhl announces her passing on Friday, January 13, 2023, at the age of 77. She was loved by many, especially David Birmingham, her husband of 14 years;...

Jan 12, 2023

Virgil Lee Plute July 20, 1930 - January 12, 2023. Virgil was a retired Wichita State University Electrical Foreman. He went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 12, 2023, in Wichita, KS at the age of 92.

He was preceeded in death by his parents, Martin L. Plute and Anita O'Brien...

Jan 11, 2023

Cannady, Travis Jude, 49, passed away Wednesday, January 11th, 2023. He was born October 11th, 1973 to David and Karen Cannady, in Ponca City, OK. He was an employee of Textron for 17 years and a member of the Pipefitters Union.

Travis is preceded in death by his father, David and cousin, Tyler Viney. Survivors...

Jan 11, 2023

Rosendale, Charles Allen, 87, ret. Quality Assurance for Boeing, passed away Wednesday, January 11th, 2023. He was born November 19th, 1935 to John and Laura Rosendale, in Liberal, Kansas.

Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Joan; son, David; siblings, John, George, Richard and Elsie. Survivors include his children, Terry (Gina) Rosendale, Lynne Rosendale; daughter-in-law,...

Jan 11, 2023

Belle Plaine - Sinclair, David Eugene

74, retired firefighter, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023. He was born October 18, 1948 to Ted and Juanita Sinclair in Blackwell, Oklahoma.

Dave worked for the Wichita Fire Department. Oftentimes, he would go to elementary schools and teach children about fire safety. Dave retired as a...

Jan 11, 2023

Robert Levon Vickers a retired mechanic died January 11, 2023.

He is preceded in death by daughter Wanda Vickers Brannan and son Timothy Vickers

Robert is survived by his wife Grace Baker Vickers of Haysville, KS.

Children: Sheryl (Larry) Davidson of Amber, OK., Rodney (Karen) Vickers, Haysville, KS., Cindy Mohney of Florida, Robert...

Jan 10, 2023

Derby - Minson, James L., 90, owner of English Realty and Minson Construction, passed away Tuesday, January 10th, 2023.

Preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn; children, Jeff (Pat) Minson, Steve (Peggy) Minson, Mike (Dana) Minson; grandchildren, Brittney Nelson, Krysta Cullinane, Kayla Conner, Matthew Minson, Kelsey Stater, Alex Minson, Zachary Minson...

Jan 10, 2023

Kothe, Christine, 51, passed away on January 10,2023. She was born to Anthony and Laverne Pais in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Christy received her GED on December 27, 1989. From there she went on to complete her Respiratory Therapy education at Pioneer Technology Center on June 30, 2005. Christy received her first medical license as a...

Jan 10, 2023

Wichita - Guerrero, Antonio "Tony" , 84, passed away Tuesday, January 10th, 2023. He was born February 19th, 1938 to Ignacio and Pascuala (Figueroa) Guerrero in Juarez, Mexico. Tony was a loving husband, father, brother & friend, he was a retired machinist, working mostly in the can manufacturing business in San Francisco, CA area. He was preceded in death...

Jan 9, 2023

Carol Lee Swansfeger, 76, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday January 9, 2023. Carol was passionate about education and teaching. She received her Bachelor’s of Arts in Education in June of 1968 from Arizona State University and her Master’s of Education in May of 1969 from theUniversity of Arizona. Through her passion for education, she...

Jan 8, 2023

Wichita- Seiler, Darlene Kay

68, passed away Sunday, January 8th, 2023. She was born July 31st, 1954 to Dale Hoskins and Viola Erdman Hoskins in Lawton, Oklahoma.

Darlene began her career as a beautician in the 1970's and retired in 2014 due to her battle with diabetes and kidney disease. She enjoyed most...

Jan 7, 2023

Wichita - Dorothy Lee Brueggeman

With heavy hearts the family of Dorothy Lee Brueggeman share the passing of the Lord’s good and

faithful servant on Jan 7 th , 2023. Dorothy was born June 1 st , 1935 in Larned, Kansas and married the love

of her life, Duane Brueggeman on Aug 5,...

Jan 7, 2023

Porter, James Edward, 76, passed away Saturday, January 7th, 2023. He was born January 2nd, 1947 to Raymond and Mary Porter, in New Brighton, Pennsylvania.

James is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Judy, siblings; Peggy Bricker, Ruth Ann Sheets; great-grandchildren, Chase Crawford and Jimmy McGuire. He is survived by his three daughters, Raynell...

Jan 6, 2023

Dennis L. Dodd was born August 6, 1947, and died, January 6, 2023, from medical complications, at Via Christi St. Francis Hospital.

He is survived by two sons; Jason of Wichita, daughter Lauren, Jeremy (Angie) of Newton, son Colby; his two older brothers, Larry (Jackie) of Corona Del Mar, CA, Gary (Sheila) of Frisco, Texas;...

Jan 6, 2023

Scott Douglas Buswell (Scottie), died unexpectedly at his residence on January 6th, 2023. His family is deeply saddened and shocked by his passing. He was 42 years old.

Scott was born in 1980 in Wichita, Kansas to the parents of James D. Buswell (1949-1992) and Mary A. Buswell (b.1953). He graduated with the 1999 class...

Jan 6, 2023

Wichita - Miller, Eleanor Marie

99, went home to be with the LORD on Friday, January 6th, 2023. She was born April 27th, 1923 to Robert Stocker and Louise Kase Stocker in Wichita, Kansas.

Eleanor attended McCormick Elementary, Allison Jr. High and North High School. She loved gardening, living on the lake and...

Jan 5, 2023

Mulvane - Barnes, Betty Lou 84, went to be with her Lord, Thursday, January 5th, 2023. She was born February 12th, 1938 to Raymond and Edith (Hobson) Hoyt in Winfield, KS. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Barnes, and is survived by her children; son, Jeff (Shelly) Barnes of Mulvane, KS and daughters: Cindy Pauls of...

Jan 4, 2023

Mary “Sue” Ward, 88, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 4th, 2023 at her home in Wichita.

She was a loving mother, mother in law and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her, but her true calling, as she often said, was to be a grandmother.

She loved and...

Jan 4, 2023

Derby - Morrison, Patricia Ann, 71, passed away Wednesday, January 4th, 2023. She was born September 29th, 1951 to Lloyd and Barbara (Weatherford) Miller in Amarillo, Texas. Pat's belief in our Savior supported her in life and ultimately gave her peace. She was devoted to her family and enjoyed visiting with friends. Pat graduated from Friends University with a...