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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Carolyn Sue Moncivais

Carolyn Sue Moncivais

Oct 2, 2022

Heaven gained a wonderful woman and loving mother on October 2nd, 2022, when Carolyn Sue Moncivais went to be with our Lord peacefully at the age of 81. Carolyn was born April 16, 1941 in Houston, Texas to Walter and Natalie (Neel) Schmidt. She graduated Clear Creek High School and began her studies at Friends Bible College in Haviland,...

Joseph William Brown

Joseph William Brown

Oct 1, 2022

Joseph William Brown, 53, passed away Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022.

He was born Dec. 22, 1968, at Wesley Hospital in Wichita, Kans., to James and Mary Ann Brown.

Joe is survived by his parents, his sister, Jennifer Duty (Joel); nephews Jamie and Jacob Duty; and many other loving family members and friends who treasured his...

Robert W. Decaire, Sr

Robert W. Decaire, Sr

Sep 30, 2022

Mulvane - Decaire Sr, Robert W, 70, died Friday, September 30, 2022.

A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Decaire and mother, Betty Jo Decaire.

Robert is survived by his father, Alfred Decaire...

David D. Gier

David D. Gier

Sep 30, 2022

David D. Gier, 62, died Friday, September 30, 2022.

Memorial Service: 11:00 am, Friday, October 7, 2022 at Smith Mortuary Chapel, Derby.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hubert D. Gier and Bonnie J. Hunt Wingender.

David is survived by his wife, Mary K. Gier;...

Evelyn A. Kersting

Evelyn A. Kersting

Sep 29, 2022

Kersting, Evelyn Ann, 93, died September 29, 2022. Evelyn was a lifetime Derby resident, retired from Cessna Aircraft, a member of First Presbyterian Church and many Derby organizations. Funeral service will be held Saturday, October 8, 2022, at 11:00 am at First Presbyterian Church, 324 N. Baltimore, Derby. Visitation with family will be Friday, October 7 from 5:00 to...

Peggy Fraley

Peggy Fraley

Sep 29, 2022

Peggy Joan Fraley was born on Sunday, April 21, 1946, in Pine Ridge, South Dakota and passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022, in Wichita Kansas at the age of 76. Peggy worked as a receptionist at Star Lumber, Wichita for 15 years and at the Episcopal Social Services for many years. She volunteered at the Mid-America All-Indian Center;...

Katrina Brock

Katrina Brock

Sep 29, 2022

Mulvane - Brock, Katrina Sue, 60, passed away Thursday, September 29th, 2022. She was born September 27th, 1962 to Franklin and Caroline (Bodine) Brock in Columbus, KS. Katrina worked as a manager and human resources liaison for Autozone Stores in various Wichita locations, Katrina touched many people in her lifetime because of her generous and caring nature. She loved...

Joan Lockwood

Joan Lockwood

Sep 25, 2022

Lockwood, Joan, 86, passed away Sunday, September 25th, 2022. She was born May 28th, 1936 to Carl O. & Cathren A. (Dillard) Crossfield in Piggott, Arkansas.

Joan was a retired Dolly Madison Store manager, member of Order of the Amaranth, enjoyed flower gardening.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband: Howard Lockwood in...

Roy Gene Williams

Roy Gene Williams

Sep 25, 2022

Roy Williams, Rose Hill, KS, 80, was called home to our Lord on September 25th, 2022.

He was born on January 5th ,1942 in LaCrosse (Izard County), Arkansas to Corbett and Florence Williams. He was the youngest of 8 children. Roy spent his childhood days attending school in Melbourne, Arkansas and causing lots of mischief with his...

Darin William Pruitt

Darin William Pruitt

Sep 24, 2022

Darin William Pruitt, age 59, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2022. Darin, throughout his career, worked for numerous optical offices in the Wichita area. Memorial graveside services will be held 1:00 pm Friday, September 30, at Hillcrest Cemetery, Florence, KS. He is preceded in death by his step-father, Leonard Potter and his grandparents, Bill and Myrtle Nunns. Survivors include...

Robert Dean Quigg

Robert Dean Quigg

Sep 24, 2022

Robert Dean Quigg , 46 former sheet metal mechanic passed away Saturday September 24, 2022.

Visitation will be Thursday September 29th from 5 to 8 pm at Smith Family Mortuary 1415 N Rock Road Derby, Kansas. Service at 10am Friday at Smith Family Mortuary 1415 N Rock Road Derby, Ks with graveside service at 1pm...

Marjorie M. Hansard

Marjorie M. Hansard

Sep 23, 2022

Belle Plaine - Hansard, Marjorie May

82, passed away Friday, September 23, 2022. She was born October 29, 1939 to Kenneth Lamkin and Amy Oliver in Alva, Oklahoma.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Hansard; father, Kenneth Lamkin; mother, Ruth Shellenberger; step-father, A.J. Shellenberger; brother, Bill (Barbra) Lamkin; sister-in-law, Karolyn...

Anita Weitzman

Anita Weitzman

Sep 22, 2022

Mulvane - Weitzman, Anita

69, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2022. She was born February 9,1953 to William Weitzman and Albina (Greza) Weitzman in Hempstead, New York. She graduated high school from Oceanside in New York. Anita moved to Arizona, following her parents and lived there for several years. In Arizona she met Michael, the father of...

Charles Robert Mansfield

Charles Robert Mansfield

Sep 22, 2022

Mansfield, Maj. Charles Robert, Sr., ret. USAF pilot and Vietnam veteran, 89, passed away Thursday, September 22nd, 2022. He was born May 8th, 1933 to Wallace and Rose Mansfield in Beatrice, Ne. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Phyllis; brothers, Wallace, Jr, Mike. Charles is survived by his wife, Helen; children, LeAnn (Bob) Howell, C....

Judy Carol Dewey

Judy Carol Dewey

Sep 20, 2022

Judy Carol Dewey, 79, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022. She was born June 25, 1943 to Edwin Morgan and Zelma Shipman Morgan in Hackerville, OK. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Latia and brother, Ronnie.

Judy is survived by her husband, Richard; children, Rajonda Jamison, Kevin and wife, Jennifer Dewey, 6 grandchildren; Dakon, Morgan,...

Lona M. Thoene

Lona M. Thoene

Sep 19, 2022

Lona Marie Holman, 81, of Wichita Kansas, passed away, Monday, September 19, 2022 at Regent Park Rehabilitation of Wichita, Kansas.

Lona Marie was born on February 4, 1942 the daughter of Harold and Mary Lou Holman. She was born in Arkansas City, Kansas and graduated from Oxford High School in 1959. She enjoyed traveling, bowling,...

Jerene E. Mccune

Jerene E. Mccune

Sep 17, 2022

McCune, Jerene E, 85, passed away Saturday, September 17th, 2022. She was born November 11th, 1936 to Roy and Wilma Showalter. Memorial service is 10:00 am Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Rose Hill United Methodist Church, 19551 SW Butler Rd, Rose Hill, KS 67133. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack; daughter, Donita Cleveland; parents, Roy and...

Bonnie Lee Oliphant

Bonnie Lee Oliphant

Sep 15, 2022

Wichita - Oliphant, Bonnie Lee

95, passed away Thursday, September 15th, 2022. She was born September 2nd, 1927 to Ora Knight and Mabel Ritter Knight in Clinton, Missouri.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe; daughters, Linda and Paula.

Bonnie is survived by her son, Tom Oliphant;...

Beulah F Barnes

Beulah F Barnes

Sep 14, 2022

Beulah Faye Barnes, 82, died Wednesday, September 14, 2022.

She retired from Boeing after 36 years. She enjoyed gardening and shopping.

Celebration of life will be planned at a later date.

Beulah is survived by her two sons, Randy Chapman (Donna) and Brian Barnes (Sherri); 7 grandchildren;...

Travis Ware

Travis Ware

Sep 13, 2022

Travis Ware was born at Saint Francis hospital in Wichita, Kansas on September 20, 1946. On September 13, 2022 Travis passed away at the same hospital where he was born.

Travis was preceded in death by his parents Harvey and Priscilla Ware and a brother Tyrell Ware.

Travis is survived by...

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