Obituaries

Nov 1, 2022

Estes, Rita Louise, 74, passed away Tuesday, November 1st, 2022. She was born June 7th, 1948 to Emmitt and Marita Gleeson, in Elgin, Illinois. Preceded in death by her first husband, Kenneth Kackley; second husband, Mike Estes; daughter, Marita; siblings, Marty, Mike, Billy, Bob, Pat and Margie. Survivors include her sons, Kenneth (Sonya) Kackley, Roy Kackley; son-in-law-, Robert McDaniel;...

Oct 31, 2022

Villarreal, Valarie Elizabeth, 36, was born March 28, 1986 in Wichita, Kansas to her mother Victoria and father, Tim. She graduated high school GED in May 2005 and became a mother shortly after in July 2005. Valarie studied Sociology at Wichita Area Tech College and was eager to finish her degree later through the years.

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Oct 30, 2022

Wichita - Reyes, Juan "Pablo"63, passed away Sunday, October 30th, 2022. He was born July 28th, 1959 to Pablo Reyes and Laura Reyes Cruz in Usulutan, El Salvador. Pablo was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother & friend. Pablo was the owner/operator of Reyes Tax Services & Bookkeeping on South Seneca. He was preceded in death by his parents...

Oct 29, 2022

Rose Hill - Dianne Elaine Stearns, 75, died, Saturday, October 29th, 2022, surrounded by family. She was born on November 17th, 1946, at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, KS, the daughter of Lawrence Dean and Ella Fern Chenoweth Meyer. Dianne married Gary Stearns on December 18th, 1976, at the United Methodist Church, Haviland, KS. They were married for 45...

Oct 28, 2022

John Duane Galleher, 77, of Wichita, KS, peacefully passed away at his home on October 28, 2022, surrounded by loved ones, after a difficult battle with cancer. John was born on March 21, 1945, to John and Ruth Galleher in Wichita, KS. John was drafted at the age of 23, where he proudly served in the Army's 101st Airborne...

Oct 25, 2022

Wichita - The end of the trail has come for one of Kansas Native Americans and all around cowboys, Jesse Chisholm, best known for his bull riding abilities from small arenas to Madison Square Garden, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022. His death ends an era for the direct descendants of the Chisholm Trail. He was born August 24th,...

Oct 21, 2022

Smith, Sharon Kay, 78, passed away Friday, October 21st, 2022. She was born September 25th,1944 to David Beltz and Ada Yokley Beltz, in El Dorado, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, and sister, Shirley Beltz Cole. Sharon is survived by her brother, David Beltz; children, James (LaToucha) Smith, Thomas Smith, David Smith; grandchildren, Steven Smith, Tara...

Oct 19, 2022

Derby - Charry “Elizabeth” Crouse, 99, entered into eternal life, Wednesday, October 19, 2022. She was born September 14th, 1923 to Willis and Mary (DeGase) Thompson in Teresita, Oklahoma.

Elizabeth was known as a spunky woman, full of life and lived it to the fullest. She loved to travel, cook, garden, sew and spend time with her...

Oct 19, 2022

House, Alma Sue, 87, passed away Wednesday, October 19th, 2022. She was born January 17th, 1935 to Andrew and Pauline (Grimes) Tole in Pangburn, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Truman House; brother, Tommy Tole; son-in-law, David Gates and daughter-in-law, Brenda (Beers) House. Alma Sue is survived by her children, Brenda Speer, Tommy Wayne (Sonja) House,...

Oct 19, 2022

Wichita - King, Kent Leroy

66, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2022. He was born June 22, 1956 to John King and Verna Mae King in Flagler, Colorado.

Kent was a long time resident of Garden City, KS. He loved fishing, listening to music, and eating ice cream. In most recent years Kent...

Oct 18, 2022

Connie Faye Avery, age 74, of Wichita, formerly of Solomon, retired librarian and beautician, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2022. Private family services will be held at a later date. Connie is preceded in death by her parents, Arbutus and Marvin Brown, Sr. and her brother, Marvin Brown, Jr. Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Kenneth; son, Mike...

Oct 17, 2022

Brzezinski, Edward Paul, 90, retired SMSgt for the USAF, passed away Monday, October 17th, 2022. He was born October 8th, 1932 to and in Shawano, Wisconsin. Edward is preceded in death by his second wife, Ursula; daughter Donna Twigg; grandson, Jason Twigg; siblings; Michael and Marci; Survivors include his children, Jody (Russ) Bauer, John (Debbie) Brzezinski, Therisa (Demitri) Papaioannou,...

Oct 17, 2022

Wichita - Cook, Ronald Dean

60, passed away Monday, October 17th, 2022. He was born March 9th, 1962 to Gerald Cook and Charlene Brashear Cook in Wichita, Kansas. He was a lover of all sports, animals, and especially his family. He loved to travel the countryside. Ronald was a jack-of-all-trades and a hard worker in all aspects...

Oct 16, 2022

William "Bill" Kim Storey died October 16, 2022.

He was born November 22, 1938 to Carl and Fern (Horton) Storey, and was the middle child of five.

He grew up in Mulvane, Kansas and graduated from Mulvane High School in 1956.

He is predeceased by his wife,...

Oct 15, 2022

Wichita - Rogers, Wayne Eli

44, passed away Saturday, October 15th, 2022. He was born January 19th, 1978 to Donald Rogers and Karen Rogers in Wichita, Kansas.

Wayne was an avid gamer and loved to be on the internet. He especially loved anything Star Wars.

Wayne is survived by...

Oct 15, 2022

Shirley Ann Shoemaker, 86, died October 15, 2022.

Shirley is survived by two sons, James and Charles (Brenda) Shoemaker; three grandchildren, James Shoemaker II, Amanda Nettleston, Derek Shoemaker; great-grandchildren Twyla Shoemaker, Morgan and Luke Sherman. She was preceded in death by one son Jerry Shoemaker.

Visitation 5-8pm Thursday, October 27, with...

Oct 12, 2022

Michael Allen Colibert

September 13, 1955 - October 12, 2022

Mike, known to many as “Porkchop”, peacefully passed away at the age of 67, with his family by his side.

Mike was preceded in death by his loving parents, Claude and Elsie (Carr) Colibert.

Mike...

Oct 10, 2022

Bennett, Allan Eugene, age 70, retired welder. died October 10, 2022, at his home in Clearwater, KS.

Preceded in death by his wife, Rita; parents, Kenneth and Laura Bennett. Survived by daughter, MeLissa Harviston (Bryan); son, Bruce; sister, Pat Young (Charles); brother, John; 5 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren.

Memorial service will be...

Oct 10, 2022

Derby - Wharton, Delbert E. "Del"80, passed away Monday, October 10th, 2022. He was born August 21st, 1942 in Derby, KS. Del was a self employed Real Estate Appraiser & Broker, member of Belle Plaine Masonic Lodge and Midian Shriners, avid outdoorsman- belonged to Kansas Bassmaster and former Hunters Safety Instructor and enjoyed Harley Davidsons and his award winning...

Oct 10, 2022

Norma Jean Beeler, 88, passed away peacefully in Wichita, KS on October 10, 2022. She was born June 8, 1934, in Elizabethtown, KY.

Norma was preceded in death by her parents Adam Gilbert & Ruby Essex Beeler, sisters Eugenia Beeler, Cornelia Morgan, Thelma Hartlage, JoAnne Galloway and brother Gilbert Beeler. She is survived by many...