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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Marcia Wilkey

Marcia Wilkey

Aug 11, 2022

Marcia Wilkey, 76, of Hollister, MO, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, August 11, 2022. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Steven Wilkey, of Hollister, MO; daughter, Cheri Adams of Derby, KS; son, Shawn Lamberson of Wichita, KS; step-daughter, Ashley (Paul) Gorges of Wichita, KS; grandchildren, Derek Adams and Zack Adams, both of Derby,...

Douglas H. Schroeder

Douglas H. Schroeder

Aug 11, 2022

Andover - Schroeder, Douglas Harvey

78, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Michele Boal; and parents.

Douglas is survived by his wife of 56 years, Patricia; son, Christopher; and 2 sisters.

He retired from Boeing and loved...

Dennis Alexander

Dennis Alexander

Aug 11, 2022

Haysville - Dennis "Denny" Eugene Alexander

74, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022 at his residence. He was born October 12, 1947 to Samuel Alexander and Lois Alexander in Wichita, Kansas.

Denny was an avid outdoorsman. He loved dove and coyote hunting, along with fishing. Denny enjoying spending time with friends...

Ronald Jack Ingram

Ronald Jack Ingram

Aug 11, 2022

Belle Plaine - Ronald Jack Ingram, 69, died, Thursday, August 11th, 2022. He was born December 24th, 1952 to Billy and Reta (Hawkins) Ingram in Wichita, Kansas.

Retired from Colman after 40 plus years of service.

He loved the outdoors and gardening. He enjoyed being with family as much as possible.

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Rita L. Metler

Rita L. Metler

Aug 10, 2022

Derby - Metler, Rita Louise

54, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2022. She was born September 29, 1967 to Ignatius and Anna Mikolajczyk in Olean, New York.

Rita was the youngest child of a large catholic family. She was a loving wife and exceptional mother, who raised her children by example, guided by...

Doug Pitcher

Doug Pitcher

Aug 10, 2022

Douglas James "Doug" Pitcher died, Aug. 10, 2022 at 55 years of age, after a hard fought battle with cancer, He was born July 21, 1967 in Wichita, KS. After graduating from Goddard High School, he worked his entire adult life at Learjet as a Flight Ramp Technician for 35 years. When he wasn't working, he enjoyed fishing, hunting,...

Jd "Judean" Raymond Lautt

Jd "Judean" Raymond Lautt

Aug 9, 2022

JD “JuDean” Raymond Lautt of Wichita, KS, entered into his heavenly home August 9, 2022, at the young age of 82.

JD was born May 10, 1940, to Raymond and Alice (Kraft) Lautt in Harvey, North Dakota. He was raised in North Dakota with his sister, Vonda Lee and brother, Darnell. In 1969, he and...

Michael R. Miller

Michael R. Miller

Aug 8, 2022

Derby - Michael R. Miller 62, died, Monday, August 8, 2022. He was born October 19, 1959 to Eddie and Sylva (McCleery) Miller in Eugene Oregon,

His hobbies were Fishing, Hunting and playing the Guitar.

He was preceded in death by his Mother Sylvia, Grandparents J S and Mabel McCleery, Bill...

Kadence Roulston

Kadence Roulston

Aug 8, 2022

KaDence Roulston, age 17, passed away Monday, August 8, 2022.

KaDence was born November 24,2004 to parents Lynn Roulston and Brian Hillis of Wichita, KS. KaDence worked at HCS Petroleum Equipment and was previously employed at Klausmeyer Farm and Meineke Car Care Center. Growing up, KaDence was actively involved in Boy Scouts of America and...

Ken Reavis

Ken Reavis

Aug 7, 2022

Haysville - Reavis, James Kennith "Ken" 75, passed away Sunday, August 7th, 2022. He was born March 23rd, 1947 to James and Leonora (Waggoner) Reavis in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. Ken was a proud Air Force veteran serving Europe (where he met his wife) and a retired aircraft engineer, working for Rockwell in Tulsa, Boeing, Cessna & Raytheon in Wichita. He...

Vicky Lewis

Vicky Lewis

Aug 7, 2022

Vicky Lewis, 75 passed away August 7, 2022 in her Derby, KS home.

Services will be held at Holy Cross Lutheran Church on Saturday, August 13 at 11:00 am. A graveside service will be held following lunch at Fairlawn Cemetery in Hutchinson, KS.

Vicky was born on October 7, 1946 in...

Paul Lockerbie

Paul Lockerbie

Aug 6, 2022

Paul W Lockerbie, 81, died Saturday, August 6, 2022.

Visitation: Saturday, August 13, 2022, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm with the family present from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Smith Mortuary, Derby. Memorial Graveside Service: 10:00 am, Monday, August 15, 2022 at Kansas Veterans' Cemetery, 1208 N College St, Winfield.

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Tim Cox

Tim Cox

Aug 5, 2022

Timothy Patrick Cox, 63, died Friday, August 5, 2022.

He retired from Kansas Gas Service after 38 years. Tim was an avid fisherman and golfer. He loved his family, especially his children and grandchildren. He never met a stranger.

Recitation of the Rosary will be 6:00 pm Tuesday, August 9, 2022,...

Charles L. Trapp

Charles L. Trapp

Aug 5, 2022

Charles L. Trapp, 71, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022, peacefully surrounded by family. Born April 10, 1951, in Ellsworth, Kansas, he was the son of Charles Otto and Gertrude Louise (Schultz) Trapp.

At age 19, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and served our country for 24 years. While enlisted he...

Richard E. Henderson

Richard E. Henderson

Aug 5, 2022

Derby - Richard E. Henderson, 70, died Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. He was born May 4, 1952 to Paul (Swede) and Joyce (Koons) Henderson in Wichita, Kansas and resided in Derby.

Rich grew up hunting & fishing and this remained a passion throughout his life. When he wasn't found at his job at Insulating Products...

Rev. Garry Jackson Ledbetter

Rev. Garry Jackson Ledbetter

Aug 4, 2022

Garry went to be with the Lord at the age of 76 years. He had been very ill for four years. He left a legacy of love and compassion.

Garry was born in Huntsville, Arkansas. He was born in the home and was the son of Willis Jackson Ledbetter and Mamie Nadine (Stone) Ledbetter. He...

Ross Eugene Mckee

Ross Eugene Mckee

Aug 4, 2022

Retired Air Force Master Sergeant, Ross Eugene McKee, age 85 passed away peacefully on August 4 th , 2022, in his home surrounded by family. He was born May 6th , 1937, in Richmond, Indiana and grew up alongside his older brother Tom who was his best friend. At the age of 23, he enlisted in the United States...

Don Sumner Jr

Don Sumner Jr

Aug 3, 2022

Donald Keith Sumner Jr, 78, died Wednesday, August 3, 2022.

Cremation has taken place. There will be no service, per his request.

He was preceded in death by his his wife, Peggy; parents, Keith and Jo Sumner; and sister, Shelley Mosler (Dennis).

Donald is survived by his...

Corey Dane Green

Corey Dane Green

Aug 3, 2022

Wichita - Green, Corey Dane 35, passed away Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022. He was born September 29th, 1986 to Larry and Patty (Schwilling) Green in Wichita, KS. Corey enjoyed video games, collecting shoes, snowboarding, cars, motorcycles, he was 05 graduate of Campus HS where he competed in soccer, swimming, and was in choir, he did competitive gymnastics as a...

Hezekiah Chapman Reynolds Shaffer

Hezekiah Chapman Reynolds Shaffer

Aug 2, 2022

Haysville - Hezekiah Chapman-Reynolds, 19, died Tuesday, August 2, 2022. He was a student at Campus High School.

Funeral Service: 10:00 am, Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd. Derby. Interment to follow at Potwin Cemetery.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Xavier; and...

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