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Clarence Robert Allison

Clarence Robert Allison

Nov 21, 2022

Obituary for Clarence Robert Allison Belle Plaine - Allison, Clarence Robert 88, passed away at home Monday, November 21st, 2022. He was born March 29th, 1934 to Raymond and Lena (Schubert) Allison in Fort Scott, KS. He passed away from a broken heart after losing his beloved wife of 68 years only eleven days prior. He was a devoted...

Kathleen Dale

Kathleen Dale

Nov 21, 2022

Kathleen O’Connell Dale, born June 8, 1944, in Wichita, KS went to be with her Lord November 21, 2022. Funeral service 2:00 pm, Monday, November 28, 2022, at Living Word Outreach Church. Burial will follow at Mulvane Cemetery.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Kimberly Dawn and son, Kevin Douglass; parents, Joseph and...

Dolores Baum

Dolores Baum

Nov 20, 2022

Dolores Joan Baum, 91 passed into heaven on November 20, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 51 years, Jimmie Baum; son, Gregory Baum; siblings, Robert Hart, Jacqueline McConnell, Thomas E. Hart and Ronald Hart. She is survived by Daughter, Janiece Baum Dixon (Curtis); grandchildren, Nicholas Baum (Natalie), Dustin Prewitt, Lindsey Prewitt (Jake Nelson), Jennifer...

Rickey Studyvin

Rickey Studyvin

Nov 18, 2022

Rickey Lynn Studyvin, 63, died Friday, November 18th, 2022. He was born November 17th, 1959 to Clarence and Vera (Compton) Studyvin in Wichita, Kansas. Rickey worked in the petroleum industry as a pipe fitter for many years before injury forced him into early retirement.

His hobbies included rodeo, clock making, fishing and woodworking.

He was...

Mary Jo Schaefer

Mary Jo Schaefer

Nov 17, 2022

Schaefer, Mary Jo, 78, passed away Thursday, November 17th, 2022. She was born March 25th, 1944 to Othello and Mary Beadles in Evansville, Indiana. Preceded in death by her parents and first husband, James Barrett; Survivors include her husband, Ron; sons, James (Michelle) Barrett, Jr., Derrick (Tina) Barrett, Christopher (Jennifer) Barrett; grandchildren, Travis, Brittany and Brooklyn. Visitation with family...

Morris Eugene Secrest, Sr.

Morris Eugene Secrest, Sr.

Nov 17, 2022

Haysville - Secrest, Sr., Morris Eugene

75, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 17, 2022 and is now fishing in heaven. He was born to Claude and Juanita Secrest in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Morris was a retired Leer Jet Employee. He was an avid fisherman and a faithful patron of Red's Diner.

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Matthew Bonnes

Matthew Bonnes

Nov 17, 2022

Wichita - Bonnes, Matthew

51, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022. He was born October 11, 1971 to Robert B. and Lonnie Bonnes in Wichita, Kansas.

Prior to graduating from Derby Sr High, his first job was working at The Big Tool Store for several years. He was currently with Boeing for 25+...

Barbara Davis

Barbara Davis

Nov 15, 2022

Peck - Davis, Barbara Ann

85, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2022. She was born November 8, 1937 to John Willie and Naomi Jordan in Arkansas.

Honey loved quilting. She made all of her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and many others quilts and stitched each one with love. Bobbie also enjoyed playing Bingo, going...

Ronald R. Johnson

Ronald R. Johnson

Nov 14, 2022

Ronald Roy Johnson (Ronnie), 82, retired farmer, lifelong Woodbine resident, and avid IHC collector (Red Power) passed away November 14, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents Roy and Iva Johnson. He is survived by his sister Sharon Price; niece Carrie (Ted) Steben, nephews Shane (Juliann) Price and Josh (Kristen) Price; three great...

Floydeane Bessey

Floydeane Bessey

Nov 14, 2022

Wichita - Bessey, Floydeane “Deanie”

89, retired Dental Office Receptionist, passed away Monday, November 14th, 2022. She was born January 3rd, 1933 to Floyd Brandon and Marie (Theilen) Brandon in Perry, Oklahoma. Deanie grew up in the Derby area, graduating from Derby High School in 1951. She was an avid reader, excellent singer, enjoyed gardening,...

Mabel L Riley

Mabel L Riley

Nov 14, 2022

Riley, Mabel L., 98, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, November 14th, 2022.  She was born May 26th, 1924 to Fred and Malinda Wuthrich in Newton, Kansas. Preceded in death by her parents, eight siblings and husband, Gerald Riley. Survivors include her son, Gary Riley of Derby, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins...

Janet Smith

Janet Smith

Nov 14, 2022

Janet A. Smith

October 4, 1942 – November 14, 2022

Derby, Kansas

On October 4, 1942, Janet “Jan” A. Smith was born in Caldwell, Idaho with an unbridled curiosity and zest for life.

Jan was a voracious reader and learner who believed in lifting others. She graduated with a degree in...

Harold Allen Russell

Harold Allen Russell

Nov 12, 2022

Russell, Jr., Harold Allen, 77, unexpectedly passed away Saturday, November 12th, 2022. He was born June 1st, 1945 to Harold Russell, Sr. and Lois Russell Newman in Walla Walla, Washington. He graduated Central High School in Cheyenne, WY, in 1964 and July 24, 1965, married his high school sweetheart. He was Procurement Manager for Boeing for 42 years, moved...

Vernon E. Timmons

Vernon E. Timmons

Nov 11, 2022

On Friday, November 11, 2022, Vernon E. Timmons of Rose Hill, Kansas, loving husband and Dad, went to be with his loving heavenly Father. He was 86 years old.

Vern was born on October 17, 1936 in Neodesha, KS to Vernon (Ben) and Evelyn Timmons. Vernon graduated from Rose Hill High School in 1955. He...

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...

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