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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries
Jacquelyn Dillon-Krass
Feb 27, 2022
Jacquelyn Dillon-Krass, was born Jacquelyn Ann Hicks in Wichita the first born of three children. She graduated from Wichita East High School, obtaining a Bachelor of Music Education and Master of Music Education degree from Wichita State University. She pursued Doctoral Studies at Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge. A dedicated trailblazer in String Music Education after graduating, she founded...
Mary Lee Mills
Feb 26, 2022
Mary Lee Mills, 83, cherished mother and dear friend, died Friday, February 26, 2022. Preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Leona Tierney; son, Michael Mills. Survived by her sons, Robert Mills, David (Yvonne) Mills, Alan Mills, and John (Kristy) Mills; daughter Lee Ann (Chris) Mills; numerous extended family and friends; and her loyal dog Alex.
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Jorene Dixon
Feb 25, 2022
On February 25, 2022, Jo Dixon (JoRene Todd) passed away in the comfort of her own home after a courageous battle with brain cancer at the age of 54. She was a beloved mom, nana, sister, dear friend, and dedicated teacher in the community of Derby, Kansas.
Born May 13, 1967, in Mexico, Missouri, she was the...
Shari L L Lerback
Feb 25, 2022
Shari Lerback (Thomas), 55- Oxford, KS
Shari left this life on February 25th, 2022 after a battle with illness.
Shari Lerback (Thomas) was born the daughter of W. Michael (Mike) and Carolyn (Adams) Thomas on February 11th, 1967 in Arkansas City, KS. She attended schools there until the family moved to Derby, KS. She finished...
Jay Lewis Shrum
Feb 24, 2022
Jay Lewis Shrum was born on March 13, 1965 in Wichita, KS. He spent his younger years growing up in Derby, KS, always staying involved in various sports and activities. Jay was a natural athlete, excelling in everything he played. His most notable sporting achievement came in 1996 when he won the Toyota Skills Challenge Golf National Championship, beating...
Keith E. Ashley
Feb 23, 2022
Keith E. Ashley was born in Hays, Kansas on August 18, 1930 to parents James and Nova Ashley. He was the oldest of 4 children born to this couple. Keith spent his early childhood in Grinnell and Quinter, Kansas and summers with his grandparents in Seldon, Kansas.
In 1942, his family moved to Independence, Kansas...
Sharon Matlock
Feb 23, 2022
Wichita - Matlock, Sharon Ann
67, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022. She was born March 23, 1954 to Robert and Marjorie Rixon in Garden City, Kansas.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Marjorie Rixon; twin brother, Terry Rixon.
Sharon is survived by her daughter,...
Guy Jensen
Feb 23, 2022
Guy N Jensen, Jr, 79, passed away on February 23, 2022 in Wichita, Kansas. He was born to Guy Jensen, Sr. and Catherine Houser Jensen in Los Angeles, California. Guy worked for BNSF railroad and retired after 41 years. He loved his job as a diesel mechanic as well as the people he worked with – they became another...
Claudette Rose Corbin
Feb 23, 2022
Claudette Rose Corbin, 65, Passed away February 23, 2022. She lived life to the fullest, she was a happy, strong, loving woman. She never knew a stranger and loved her friends and family deeply. She was preceded in death by her Husband- Alex Corbin, Father- Claude R. Pelkey, Mother- Wanda K. Pelkey, Sisters- Tammy Pelkey, Claudia Lacey, Brother- Randal...
Tristan Lee Rowley
Feb 21, 2022
Tristan Rowley lost his battle to depression after a 5-year fight on February 21st, 2022, at the age of 25, one day before his 26th birthday.
Tristan was born in Garden City, KS where he grew up until he moved to Wichita with his parents and sisters. Tristan loved cars, especially BMWs. He became an...
Barbara Frantz
Feb 20, 2022
Barbara Lee Frantz, beloved wife of the late Vernon Frantz, passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022 while visiting with family. She enjoyed a beautiful marriage of 54 years prior to Vernon’s death in 2019. Together they built an amazing family that includes three children, 21 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. However, Barbara’s greatest adventure was her walk with Jesus, from...
Brian Jude Holinde
Feb 19, 2022
Brian Jude Holinde, age 55, of Derby, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at his home.
Brian was born on November 26, 1966, to Kenneth and Evelyn (Breault) Holinde, in Wellington, Kansas. He was raised in Belle Plaine, Kansas, where he attended Elementary School and High School, graduating in 1985. He went on...
Bernadette Marie Clark
Feb 18, 2022
In Memory of
Bernadette Marie (Trzeciak) Clark
Belle Plaine, KS Bernie Clark, 84, died Friday February 18, 2022.
Bernadette (Bernie) was born June 9, 1937 to Anthony F. Trzeciak and Mary C. (Bystrek) Trzeciak in Dayton, Ohio. She married Wallace Cooper June 24, 1957 who was a military man and the couple traveled...
Naomi Palmer
Feb 18, 2022
Naomi LaVern Palmer
Born Sept., 14, 1938 in Oil Trough, Arkansas passed away on Feb. 18, 2022.
Memorial Service will be 2:00 pm, Saturday, March 12, 2022 at Smith Mortuary, Haysville.
Naomi was preceded in death by her parents Pauline & Ron Miller and Ernest Tucker; her husband of...
Merlene Mccluggage
Feb 17, 2022
Merlene Humbolt McCluggage, 96, formerly of Douglass, died Thursday, February 17, 2022 after living a blessed and full life. Merlene was born on a farm outside of Rose Hill, Kansas on May 27, 1925, to Homer and Leota Johnson Humbolt. She attended school at Rose Hill. In 1945, she married Jamie (Jim) McCluggage. Together they raised three children in...
Phyllis Ann Hopper
Feb 17, 2022
Phyllis Ann Hopper, age 66, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away at home on Thursday, February 17, 2022. Phyllis was born on February 23, 1955 in Kingman, KS to Philip Joseph and Barbara Ann (Ryan) Goetz. She married Quentin Hopper, June 21, 1980 and they made a life in Wichita. She is preceded in death by her father...
Patricia Lamoyne Urmey
Feb 16, 2022
Patricia LaMoyne (Sharpe) Urmey, 89, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022. She was born August 31, 1932, in Lyons, Kansas. Patricia was a registered nurse and worked at Asbury and St. John’s Hospital in Salina Kansas, as well as Wesley Medical Center in Wichita Kansas. She enjoyed singing with the Sweet Adelines, her family, trips to the casino and...
Pat Kane
Feb 16, 2022
Patrick Kane passed away in February 16, 2022 at Ascension Via Christi Saint Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas due to severe sepsis and complications of COVID19. A vigil mass will be held at St Cecilia’s Catholic Church on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.
Patrick was born August 17, 1962 on Bitburg Air Force Base in...
Stefanie Scott
Feb 16, 2022
Wichita - Scott, Stefanie Paulette
55, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022. She was born June 12, 1966 in Wichita, Kansas.
Celebration of Life: 1:00 pm, Friday, March 18th, 2022 at Smith Mortuary - Mulvane 501 SE Louis Blvd. Mulvane, KS 67110.
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