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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Zachary Edward Blurton

Zachary Edward Blurton

Jun 21, 2022

Mulvane - Blurton, Zachary Edward

35, passed away Tuesday, June 21st, 2022. He was born September 30th, 1986 to John and Candie Blurton in Wichita, Kansas. Zac was a 2005 Campus High School graduate, he enjoyed video games, action, history, comedy & horror movies, and spending time with friends & family. He was preceded in death by...

Cindy M. Bruntz

Cindy M. Bruntz

Jun 21, 2022

On June 21 2022, Cindy Bruntz, loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away at the age of 60 years old.

Cindy was born January 27th, 1962 to Walter and Carol Rauch. She married Kent Bruntz December 26th, 1981 in Wichita KS where they went on to have three children Carissa, Michelle, and Jordan.

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Harriet C. Williams

Harriet C. Williams

Jun 16, 2022

Derby - Williams, Harriet C

84, retired St. Francis Nurse, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022. She was born June 8, 1938 to Howard and Polly DeHaven in Sedgwick County, Kansas.

Harriet was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She loved gathering her family together with home cooked meals....

Jim Wells

Jim Wells

Jun 16, 2022

Derby - Jim Wells, 78, retired Sears Assistant Store Manager and WSU Bookstore, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022. He was born October 27, 1943 to Buck and Eleanor Wells in Ft. Smith, Arkansas.

Jim was a loving and devoted husband, dad, brother, grandpa, and friend. He loved to spend time with family/friends, traveling, helping...

Carlos D. Hiatt

Carlos D. Hiatt

Jun 16, 2022

Derby - Hiatt, Carlos D

79, passed away Thursday, June 16th, 2022. He was born July 23rd, 1942 to Robert and Minnie (Windsor) Hiatt in Turpin, Oklahoma. Carlos was a 48 year employee of Cessna Aircraft Company, retiring as a Shipping/Receiving Supervisor, he enjoyed fishing, outdoors activities and spending time with his family. He was preceded in...

Ora Lee Mccormack

Ora Lee Mccormack

Jun 16, 2022

Derby - McCormack, Ora Lee

91, passed away Thursday, June 16th, 2022. She was born January 24th, 1931 to Michael Boley and Hettie Peters Boley in Garnett, Kansas. She enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing and camping. She loved baking and finding a bargain at garage sales. She loved her family.

She was preceded...

April Ihde

April Ihde

Jun 15, 2022

April Marie Ihde went to be with her Lord June 15th, 2022, in Wichita Kansas.

She was born to Bob and Rhonda (Hines) Ihde on June 22, 1981 in Wichita, KS.

She was blessed with two amazing sons Kaleb and Leland.

April graduated in 2000 from Wichita Northwest High...

Connie Ball

Connie Ball

Jun 13, 2022

Wichita - Ball, Connie Lou

68, passed away Monday, June 13, 2022. She was born November 17, 1953 to Gerard and Violet Jarry in Hastings, Nebraska.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Robert Jarry; sisters, Jana Wickham and Patricia Jarry.

Connie is survived by her husband...

James S. Kates

James S. Kates

Jun 8, 2022

James Samuel Kates, 84, of Haysville, died June 8, 2022 at his home.

Born January 3, 1938 in Chester, Pennsylvania, the son of Robert A. and Camilla M. (Shown) Kates. He served with the United States Air Force, and retired as a Final Assembler from Cessna Aircraft. He was married to Lawana Martin on October...

Anthony "Tone" Heath

Anthony "Tone" Heath

Jun 8, 2022

Anthony T. Heath, 25, died Wednesday, June 8, 2022.

He loved life and his family. He was a ticket holder of the Kansas City Chiefs since age 5. He loved all sports and enjoyed playing them with high school friends.

Family requests casual sports attire.

Visitation: Monday,...

Kurtis Detrell Tabor

Kurtis Detrell Tabor

Jun 8, 2022

Derby - Tabor, Kurtis Detrell, passed away Wednesday, June 8th, 2022 at the age of 27. He was born December 14th, 1994 to Peter Tabor and Debra (Werre) Tabor in Frankfurt, Germany. His goofy smile and fun-loving personality filled the Tabor home with constant giggles. He loved beings Kenyon’s big brother. He was so proud of him and so...

Bonnie Jean Scott

Bonnie Jean Scott

Jun 7, 2022

Bonnie Jean Scott, 89, died June 7, 2022.

Memorial service will be held at a later date.

She loved gardening, flowers, and going to plays. She was an avid reader.

Bonnie was preceded in death by: parents, John E. and Josephine H. Riley; brothers, Milton Riley, John...

Norma J. Williams

Norma J. Williams

Jun 5, 2022

Norma Jean Williams, born December 18, 1938, to Clifford and Maggie Tippit, was welcomed into the gates of heaven on June 5, 2022. Norma was born in Purcell, OK. She attended grade school in her hometown then St. Joseph High School in Norman, OK, where she was salutatorian for the Class of 1957. She met the love of her...

David Eugene Rinke

David Eugene Rinke

Jun 5, 2022

Rinke, David Eugene 81, passed away Sunday, June 5th, 2022. He was born July 26th, 1940 to Herbert Rinke and Lucille (Schweppenstedde) Rinke in Hartman, Arkansas. Dave enjoyed fishing, outdoors and spending time with family & friends. He was a retired owner/operator of Rinke Construction. He was preceded in death by his parents, numerous brothers & 2 sisters &...

Carolyn M. Valentine

Carolyn M. Valentine

Jun 3, 2022

Valley Center - Carolyn M. Valentine, 72, passed away Friday, June 3rd, 2022. She was born December 25th, 1949 in Sterling, Kansas.

Carolyn enjoyed crocheting for her grandkids and traveling. She loved to dance the mashed potato. More than anything, she loved spending time with her family....especially the grandkids.

She was preceded in...

Rita Wharry

Rita Wharry

Jun 3, 2022

Rita Faye Wharry (Peery) of Georgetown, TX went home to be with the Lord on June 3, 2022, at the age of 93. She passed peacefully attended by her family. Born in Blackwell, OK; Rita was raised by her mother Zola Peery (Bilyeu), in Wichita, KS along with two older brothers Joe, C.E. “Bud” and her twin brother Donald...

Darrell Dean Baker

Darrell Dean Baker

Jun 3, 2022

Darrell Dean Baker, 85, passed from this life on June 3, 2022, at his home in Derby, Kansas.

Born December 5, 1936, in Butler, Missouri, he was the son of Edgar and Mary Baker. Darrell was married to Judith Pauline Baker (Nelson) on May 25, 1958. He enjoyed reading and learning everything he...

Charles "Anthony" Jones

Charles "Anthony" Jones

Jun 3, 2022

Charles “Anthony” Jones was born November 3 rd , 1974, in Duarte California. He was the only son of Helen Chambers and William Jones. Anthony attended Chaffee High School in Ontario California. He also attended the Second Baptist church in Monrovia California where he accepted Jesus Christ as his savior. In 2003 Anthony moved to Wichita, KS and married...

James Anthony Ledford

James Anthony Ledford

May 31, 2022

Ledford, James A., 46, died Tuesday, May 31, 2022. He was born November 11, 1975 in River Oaks, Texas. He lived most of his life in Derby.

He loved fishing, children, country western music and cats. In high school he was on the wrestling team. Jimmy loved to cook and even went to Culinary Arts...

Kenneth Degenhardt

Kenneth Degenhardt

May 31, 2022

A Strong Warrior Has Fallen.

Surname Degenhardt is composed of Old High German degan ‘young warrior’, hart ‘strong’. A fitting title for this man.

Kenneth E. Degenhardt, age 81, residing in Mulvane, Kansas, ended his fight with a form of progressive dementia on May 31st, 2022, at St. Francis Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas.

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