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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Marvin W. Schott

Marvin W. Schott

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),...

Carolyn Sue Tarr

Carolyn Sue Tarr

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...

Carolyn Wigley

Carolyn Wigley

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...

Andrew Stegman

Andrew Stegman

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...

Herman R. Dolloff

Herman R. Dolloff

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...

Joan Seidel

Joan Seidel

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.

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Milton B. Moore, Sr.

Milton B. Moore, Sr.

Jan 21, 2023

On Saturday, January 21, 2023, Milton B. Moore Sr., a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend left this earth to be with Jesus. He was 101 years old. Milt’s life was marked by his devotion to Jesus and his gentle servant leadership. He became a Christian in 1939 and spent the next 84 years of his life serving the...

Fayon Weeks

Fayon Weeks

Jan 21, 2023

Fayon Marie Weeks, 70, died Saturday, January 21, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her father, James Palmer.

Fayon is survived by her husband, Mark; children, Erika Weeks and John Weeks; mother, Betty Jean Evans;

and four sisters, Janice Riedle, Pamala Palmer, Beth Mounts, and Leslie Summers.

Larry Vanvickle

Larry Vanvickle

Jan 20, 2023

Rose Hill - VanVickle, Larry Dean, 79, passed away Friday, January 20th, 2023. He was born April 14th, 1943 to Wayne and Fern (Gamble) VanVickle in Chanute, Kansas. Larry was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather & friend. He was a retired painter at Cessna, having served 40 years, and also served in the National Guard. His hobbies included...

Robin De Ann Jay

Robin De Ann Jay

Jan 20, 2023

Wichita - Jay, Robin De Ann, 56, passed away Friday, January 20th, 2023. She was born May 14th, 1966 to Dennis Allen and Sharon Powell Allen in Wichita, Kansas.

Robin spent most of her years as a homemaker but she wore many hats throughout her life and worked very hard. Some of her work included:...

Betty Ruth (Velasquez) Maricle

Betty Ruth (Velasquez) Maricle

Jan 18, 2023

Derby - Maricle , Betty Ruth (Velasquez) ,93, went to be with her Lord & Savior, Wednesday, January 18th, 2023. She was born January 8th, 1930 to Antonio J. and Nora Ann (Byas) Velasquez in Anthony, KS. Betty Ruth was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother & friend. She was a homemaker as well as a retired...

Nancy Lamunyon

Nancy Lamunyon

Jan 18, 2023

Nancy Jean LaMunyon, 72, of Wellington, KS (formerly Haysville, KS) passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita. Nancy was born March 15, 1950, in Wichita, KS to Donald & Dolores Kimple. Nancy married early in life, 1967, to Danny Lee Goodman with whom she had 3 children: Christopher Lee Goodman, Shannan Ranee Goodman Strathman...

Corrinne Young

Corrinne Young

Jan 17, 2023

Corrinne N. Young, 86, died Tuesday, January 17, 2023.

Memorial Service: 2:00 pm, Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Smith Mortuary, Derby.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Young; four siblings; and grandson Mike Burr.

Corrinne is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth (Tim) Denning, Susan...

Cecilia Yvonne King

Cecilia Yvonne King

Jan 16, 2023

King, Cecilia Yvonne KIng, 84, died Monday, January 16th, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her husband Doyle M. King, Jr.; one son Allan Dayle King; her parents Cecil Morrow Meek and Eva Belle (Norris) Meek, and her brother Larry Meek..

Yvonne is survived by her son Steven King; grandchildren...

Gary Ralston

Gary Ralston

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...

Ernie Ruhl

Ernie Ruhl

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;...

Virgil L. Plute

Virgil L. Plute

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...

Travis Cannady

Travis Cannady

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...

Charles Rosendale

Charles Rosendale

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,...

David Sinclair

David Sinclair

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...

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