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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Kathryn E Gleeson Arnold

Kathryn E Gleeson Arnold

Nov 11, 2022

Haysville - Gleeson Arnold, Kathryn E. "Kat", 66, passed away Friday, November 11th, 2022, after a long illness. She was born May 6, 1956 in Nacogdoches, Texas. Kat was a retired photographer Master Sergeant for the US Army. Kat was a loving wife, stepmother, grandma and friend, she was artistic, enjoyed crafts and decorating, during their 40 years she...

Kurt Brown

Kurt Brown

Nov 10, 2022

Kurt E., “Mr. Brown,” Brown passed away November 10, 2022. He preceded in death by his parents, Harold E. Brown, and Betty C. Kiser. Survivors include: his wife, Patty Peace; children, Shayne Brown, Katrina Fronterhouse, Lynne (John) Kempton, Leslie (Eddy) Schulte; sister, Coreena J. Warriner; and numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Memorial service will be 3:00 Pm, Saturday, November...

Lulu Mae Allison

Lulu Mae Allison

Nov 10, 2022

Belle Plaine - Allison, Lulu Mae 86, passed away at home Thursday, November 10th, 2022. She was born February 28th, 1936 to Wilbur and Mabel (Crane) Davis in Fort Scott, KS. Lulu Mae was a loving wife, momma, grandma, great-grandma & friend. She loved Jesus, was an avid gardener and vegetable canner. She was best known for her love...

Patricia L. Mamary

Patricia L. Mamary

Nov 10, 2022

Patricia Mamary, loving wife and mother of 5 children, passed away On Wednesday, November 10, 2022, at the age of 93. Pat was born to Tony and Ruth Hamilton on January 8, 1929, in Nickerson, KS.

After graduating from Nickerson High School, she went to work at Nash Finch Company in Hutchinson, where she met...

Gwendolyn Sue Rich

Gwendolyn Sue Rich

Nov 10, 2022

Gwendolyn Sue Rich left this life to live with Jesus in heaven on November 10, 2022.

Gwen was born Gwendolyn Sue Loper in Wichita Kansas to Kenneth and Lela Loper. She lived throughout her childhood in Mulvane and attended Mulvane schools. Gwen was married for many years to Dale Truman, also of Mulvane; together they...

Kandra Waller

Kandra Waller

Nov 8, 2022

Wichita - Waller, Kandra Suzanne, 28, passed away Tuesday, November 8th, 2022. She was born September 23rd, 1994.

Kandra was a loving mother, daughter, sister & friend. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Karen Waller, Sandy Frost and Jim Frost. Kandra is survived by her son, Blake Waller; daughter Khaleesi Smith; mom & dad, Dave...

Sharon A. Heath

Sharon A. Heath

Nov 8, 2022

Wichita - Heath, Sharon A.

81, passed away Tuesday, November 8th, 2022. She was born March 7th, 1941 to George Highfill and Maude (Walker) Highfill in Wichita, Kansas. Sharon was a Majorette for West High School. She graduated in 1959. She loved to travel to Glendora, California to visit her sister, Karen Chapman. Sharon loved watching John...

Verdou Parish

Verdou Parish

Nov 8, 2022

Keith Verdou Parish, age 86, of Derby, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Verdou was born October 11, 1936, in Wichita, to Keith and Gladys Parish. The family moved to Derby when he was in his sophomore year of high school. He graduated from Derby High School and then earned his Bachelors degree in chemistry from Friends University. Verdou...

Mike Cook

Mike Cook

Nov 7, 2022

Udall - Cook, Michael Edwin "Mike", 61, passed away Monday, November 7th, 2022. He was born January 28th, 1961 in Port Arthur, Texas. Mike was loving husband and faithful friend, he was a retired building mechanic for the Wichita Airport and a private fishing guide. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mike is survived by his Wife...

Marilyn L. Ward

Marilyn L. Ward

Nov 7, 2022

Ward, Marilyn W., was born and raised in Wichita, Kansas on April 8th, 1954 to Jacquelyn Ward. God called her home to live with him on November 7, 2022. Marilyn was placed for adoption early in life, but due to her disabilities, she became a ward of the state. Ruth Miller became her guardian in 1996 and when Ruth...

Dee Desaire

Dee Desaire

Nov 7, 2022

Wichita - Desaire, Adrain Max "Dee" 85, passed away Monday, November 7th, 2022 at the Robert J. Dole Medical Center. He was born October 30th, 1937 to George and Amy (Garringer) Desaire in Damar, Kansas.

Loving husband, father, grandfather & friend. He served in the US Army and Air Force, was a retired truck driver, had worked...

Michael Francis Lynch

Michael Francis Lynch

Nov 7, 2022

Lynch, Michael Francis, 71, passed away Monday, November 7th, 2022. He was born February 6th, 1951 to Michael and Veronica Lynch in Castlepollard, Ireland. Preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his children, Michael Lynch, Anthony (Melody) Lynch, Megan (Seth) Allen; siblings, Maureen Robinson, Patricia Fuller, Ann Smithling, Christopher Lynch, Patrick Lynch; grandchildren; Skylar, Liam, Conner, Desmond, Soren....

Melvina L. Mclean

Melvina L. Mclean

Nov 5, 2022

Wichita - McLean, Melvina Louise passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022. She was born July 4, 1933 in Wichita, the daughter of Charles A. Roeder and Elizabeth (Riggin) Roeder.

Survivors: Children, DellaMay Hatfield, Victor McLean, Shawnee Mies, Sherrell McLean, Tim McLean, William McLean, Randy McLean; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; siblings, John, Paul, William, Juanita; and...

Ernie Knipp

Ernie Knipp

Nov 5, 2022

Derby - Knipp, Earnest Edward "Ernie" ,75, passed away Saturday, November 5th, 2022. He was born December 1st, 1946 to Victor and Catherine (Brungardt) Knipp in Hays, Kansas. Ernie was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother & friend. Ernie was a proud Army Vietnam veteran. He was retired maintenance technician for Derby Schools & previously served in Salina Schools,...

Larry Craig Reynolds

Larry Craig Reynolds

Nov 3, 2022

Rose Hill -Larry "Craig" Reynolds, 69, died Thursday, November 3rd, 2022. He was born February 19th, 1953 to Amos and Marie "Louise" Reynolds in Wichita, Kansas.

Craig always had a great passion and love for music. During his years of retirement he enjoyed bass fishing on his boat and reconnecting with his love of guitars....

Neva Siemens

Neva Siemens

Nov 3, 2022

Wichita - Siemens, Neva

96, passed away Thursday, November 3rd, 2022. Private family services have been held.

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Gary Mead

Gary Mead

Nov 3, 2022

Gary Lee Mead, son of the late Elmo Mead and Winifred (Hemmert) Mead was born January 30, 1939 in Ransom Kansas.

He died peacefully on November 3, 2022 at the age of 83 in the Derby Rock Hospital in Derby Kansas. He was a devote Christian and devoted fun loving family man. He loved life and enjoyed...

Elcie Laverne Smith

Elcie Laverne Smith

Nov 2, 2022

Smith, Elcie LaVerne, 91, passed away Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022. She was born February 17th, 1931 to Frederick and Cora Macklin in Athol, Kansas. Memorial service is 2:00 pm Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at Smith Family Mortuary, Derby. Preceded in death by her husband, Paul; daughters, Deborah and Bethann. Survivors include her daughter, Mary; grandchildren, Leiloine, Keria, Melissa, Kyle,...

Julia Alberta Deepe

Julia Alberta Deepe

Nov 2, 2022

Deepe, Julia Alberta, of Douglass, Kansas, was the daughter of Harold and Lillie (Scholl) Reini. The Lord blessed the life of Julia Deepe, first by creating it on May 20, 1927, then by sustaining it for 95 years, and finally by bringing her to her Eternal Home on November 2, 2022. Julia was born at home near Parshall, Colorado...

Mark Alan Sly

Mark Alan Sly

Nov 2, 2022

Sly, Mark, "Slip Up", 71, passed away Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022. He was born to Sherman and Wanda Sly in Miami, Ok. Mark is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Pete. Survivors include his wife, Nga; children, Ann (Steve Johnson) McCann, Cecelia (Aaron) DeYarmon, Thoi (Daniel) Barnes, Matthew (Ericka) McCann; eight, grandchildren and one, great-grandson; sister, Beth...

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