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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nov 3, 2022
Wichita - Siemens, Neva
96, passed away Thursday, November 3rd, 2022. Private family services have been held.
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