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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Jack Steven Mann

Jack Steven Mann

Mar 11, 2022

Jack Steven Mann, 70, retired supervisor at Kice Industries, passed away March 11, 2022. He was born in Wichita, KS on June 23, 1951, to Walter and Edith (Vytlacil) Mann. Jack grew up in Haysville, KS where he met and married Debra K. (Gifford) Mann on June 27, 1969. He was an avid KU basketball fan, enjoyed rebuilding his...

Bill Earnest

Bill Earnest

Mar 10, 2022

Haysville - Earnest, William, 95, died Thursday, March 10, 2022.

Visitation: Thursday, March 17, 2022, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Smith Mortuary, Derby. Graveside Service: 10:00 am, Friday, March 18, 2022, at Clearwater Cemetery.

He was preceded in death by his sons, Mark and Greg Earnest; brothers, Wayne, Knox,...

Elinora "Jean" (Piper) Showalter Lehr

Elinora "Jean" (Piper) Showalter Lehr

Mar 10, 2022

Rose Hill- Showalter Lehr, Elinora "Jean" (Piper) 91, passed away Thursday, March 10th, 2022. She was born October 2nd, 1930 to John Piper and Elinor Piper (Mossman) in El Dorado, KS. Jean was a retired elementary teacher from Rose Hill & Derby Public Schools, active member of Rose Hill Senior Center & St. James Episcopal Church in Wichita. She...

Michael E. Felber

Michael E. Felber

Mar 9, 2022

Derby - Felber, Michael Eugene

69, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022. He was born November 13th, 1952 to Patricia & John Felber, Jr. in Springfield, Illinois. He grew up in Lima Ohio where he graduated from Shawnee High School in 1971, afterwards he enlisted in the US Air Force and served for 20 years until his...

Janey Teresa Hummel

Janey Teresa Hummel

Mar 8, 2022

Janey (Haslouer) Hummel

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Janey Hummel, our loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and friend to all whose lives she touched, on March 8, 2022.

Janey was born in Salina, KS on July 6th, 1949 the daughter of Ralph and Bonnie (McDonald) Haslouer. She graduated...

Romney Jay Saliba

Romney Jay Saliba

Mar 7, 2022

Romney Jay Saliba, 67, of Douglass, passed away March 7, 2022 at his home. Born August 5, 1954 in Madison, Wisconsin, he was the son of Sami and Dana Jane (Richmond) Saliba.

After completing two Masters degrees at Pittsburg State University, Romney’s chosen career path was to serve special populations and to help those less...

Justin Dreher

Justin Dreher

Mar 6, 2022

Justin was born and lived his life in Wichita, Kansas. He is survived by his Mother Janet and his Aunt Dana. He loved watching movies, listening to music and sports radio. His favorite sports teams were KC Chiefs, Royals, Jayhawks and the Shockers. He loved participating in Special Olympics. In lieu of flowers he would love a donation to...

Donna King

Donna King

Mar 4, 2022

Augusta - King, Donna Lynn, 57, died Friday, March 4, 2022.

Visitation: Wednesday, March 9, 2022, from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Funeral Service: 2:00 pm, Thursday, March 10, 2022, both at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 South Seneca, Wichita. Interment to follow at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Goddard.

She was preceded in...

Aubrey Simmons

Aubrey Simmons

Mar 4, 2022

Aubrey Gail (Kingsley) Simmons, an exceptional elementary school teacher and resident of Haysville, KS, lost a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer on March 4, 2022 at the age of 44.

Aubrey was a wife, daughter, sister, and friend to many. She is survived by the love of her life, husband Brady Simmons and beloved dog...

Florine Mary Seely

Florine Mary Seely

Mar 4, 2022

Florine Mary (Endres) Seely, age 101. She was born a twin on Feb. 18th, 1921 to George and Rose Endres in Thomas, Oklahoma. On Oct. 26, 1948, she married Eugene Marshall Seely and they were united until he passed on Dec. 9th, 1994. Together they had 5 children, Dennis Seely, Letitia Seely, Gregory Seely, Douglas Seely and Kevin Seely....

Joe Schamberger

Joe Schamberger

Mar 3, 2022

Joseph (Joe) Ray Schamberger, 60, died March 3,2022 in Wichita, Kansas.

Joseph was born December 31,1961 in Wakeeney, Kansas to Paul and Kathleen (Lacerte) Schamberger.

He attended Trego Community High school. Joseph continued his education at Fort Hays University and earned his degree in Agricultural Business. Following graduation, he then farmed...

Vincent Dorner

Vincent Dorner

Mar 3, 2022

Ogden - Dorner, Vincent ,46, died Thursday, March 3rd, 2022.

Visitation: Thursday, March 10th, 2022, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm followed by the Funeral Service: 1:00 pm, Thursday, March 10th, 2022 at Smith Family Mortuary, Mulvane. Interment to follow at Mulvane Cemetery.

He was preceded in death by his father,...

Angie Wooten

Angie Wooten

Mar 2, 2022

Wichita - Angela, Pearl Wooten, 61, died March 2, 2022 in Wichita.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim Bob and Shirley Gibbens; and sister, Cindy Sparks.

Angie is survived by her daughter, Tabitha Basgall (Aaron); two grandchildren, Logan and Sabrina; and boyfriend, Grant Knowles; beloved dog, Buddy; and...

Jeannie Kaba

Jeannie Kaba

Mar 1, 2022

In loving memory of Jeannie Kaba of Wichita, Kansas.

Jeannie passed away March 1, 2022 at Via Christi St. Francis Hospital. Her surviving family includes her husband Mark Kaba, two daughters Glenda Colborn and Samantha Colborn, two stepdaughters Jennifer Kinney and Rhiannon Whiteford, stepson Justin Kaba, sister Glenda Trevizo, brother Robert Ratcliff, five grandsons and...

Wilson Boyd Smith, Jr

Wilson Boyd Smith, Jr

Mar 1, 2022

Smith, Jr, Wilson Boyd 94, passed away peacefully in his Derby home on, Tuesday March 1st, 2022. Wilson was born on February 16, 1928, on his family's farm, near Rose, Kansas to the late Boyd and Grace (Taylor) Smith.

He was a graduate of Yates High School in 1946. He was married on May 16,...

Olive Grace Kennedy

Olive Grace Kennedy

Mar 1, 2022

Olive Grace Kennedy, 95 a retired Bookkeeper, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2022 after a brief Illness. She was born on May 16, 1926 to Abigail and Christopher Wall in Dennis, Kansas. She was the youngest of 11 children. She graduated High School in Dennis and then moved to Parsons, Kansas. This is where she met and married...

Kathy Lloyd

Kathy Lloyd

Mar 1, 2022

Kathleen Carol (Ball) Lloyd was born on April 10th, 1951 in Wichita, KS at St. Francis Medical Center.

Kathleen “Kathy” was the oldest of five children and graduated from Southeast High School in 1969. That same summer, while working at Joyland Amusement Park, Kathy met Mike Lloyd and fell in love. They later married on...

Carolyn Dean Petersen

Carolyn Dean Petersen

Mar 1, 2022

Wichita - Petersen, Carolyn Dean

85, passed away Tuesday, March 1st, 2022. She was born July 28th, 1936 to Dallas Raymond VanAuker and Dorothy McFetridge VanAuker in Battle Creek, Nebraska.

Carolyn was a retired payroll clerk for USD 259. She loved making jewelry of all kinds. She was a the best mother anyone...

Larry Glen Tullos

Larry Glen Tullos

Mar 1, 2022

Larry Glen Tullos, 61, passed away on March 1, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, March 6th from 2-4pm at Sedgwick County Park's Sunflower Shelter.

Preceded in death by his mother Polly Harwood and grandmother Viola Carter, as well as a host of extended family members. Larry is survived by Denise, his...

Jerald E. Devore

Jerald E. Devore

Feb 28, 2022

On Monday, Feb. 28, Jerry Devore, age 78, passed away in his home in Derby, KS. Jerry was born in Winfield, Ks and grew up the 2nd of 6 children in Oxford, KS. His early years were filled with hard work, music and sports. He was fortunate to play football at Ark City Junior College and Northwestern University in...

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