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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

John F. Pritchett

John F. Pritchett

Jan 12, 2022

PRITCHETT, John Floyd, 59, of Wichita, Kansas left this world after a short and unexpected illness on January 12, 2022. He was born April 30, 1962 in Guam to William H. and Evelyn M. Pritchett. They and niece Stephanie Eby precede him in death. CMSgt (Ret) John F. Pritchett proudly served in the United States Air Force and retired...

Steve Keeler

Steve Keeler

Jan 12, 2022

Steven Keith Keeler passed away on January 12, 2022 at the age of 57. Steve was born in Derby, KS in 1964 and graduated from Derby High School. His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Despite his own struggles, Steven was a very generous and loving soul...

Philip F. Gaulin

Philip F. Gaulin

Jan 12, 2022

Philip F. Gaulin 86, died Wednesday. January 12, 2022. He was born March 26, 1935 the son of Almedos and Rose Gaulin in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Philip joined the Air Force at 17 when it was still the Army Air Corp. He spent 23 years in service before he retired. During his time enlisted, he lived...

Jesse Hollingsworth

Jesse Hollingsworth

Jan 11, 2022

Jesse Hollingsworth 63, died Tuesday, January 11, 2022. He was born April 15, 1958 in Blackwell, OK the son of Jesse and Barbara Hollingsworth. He grew up in Arkansas City KS and

He joined the marine Corp at 17 years old.

He met the love of his life Sheryl Hollingsworth while working at the Binney...

Robert "Bob" Jones

Robert "Bob" Jones

Jan 11, 2022

Andover, Kansas –

Robert Stanley Jones passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022, peacefully in his home in Andover, Kansas. He was 87 years old, and led a full life filled with family, love and adventure.

Robert “Bob” was born on August 5, 1934, and grew up on a farm in Waldron, Kansas. He...

William Henry Ham

William Henry Ham

Jan 11, 2022

Ham, William Henry, 77, retired coach and former State Director for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, passed away January 11. He was born February 19, 1944, to Henry and Deloris Ham. They and sister Deann Rogge precede him in death. Survivors: wife of 54 years, Andrea Wiler Ham; sons, Mitchell Ham, Kansas City, MO, and JD (Lauren) Ham, Ft...

Leroy John Weber

Leroy John Weber

Jan 9, 2022

LeRoy John Weber, age 83, of Goddard, retired owner and operator of LeRoy Weber's RV Inc., passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022. Visitation 1-8 pm Thursday, January 13, with family receiving friends 5-7 pm, funeral service 10 am Friday, January 14, both at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca, Wichita. LeRoy is preceded in death by his parents, Leo Joseph...

Charles "Mike" Dirck

Charles "Mike" Dirck

Jan 9, 2022

It isn’t possible to easily sum up a life as unique as Mikes. He woke up each morning, embracing life and ready to start stirring the pot. People were drawn to him because of his sense of onery fun. He delighted in teasing waitresses, amusing children by clicking his partial plate up and down and assigning crazy nicknames to...

Steven A. Johnson

Steven A. Johnson

Jan 8, 2022

Steven Arvid Johnson was born on September 7, 1958, in St. Johns, Antigua. He passed away peacefully in his home in Douglass, Kansas at 11:35am on January 8, 2022.

While we all mourn his loss, he fought a long hard battle and is no longer in pain. He was a Man of God until the very end,...

Kevin Dean Lingafelter

Kevin Dean Lingafelter

Jan 8, 2022

The world has lost a great man. On January 8, 2022, Kevin Lingafelter left this world at the age of 66. He was a loving father to four kids (& many more). Kevin was born April 21, 1955 in Wichita, Kansas, to CE & Eva Lingafelter. He attended East High School before attending some college and beginning his career...

Norman D. Williams

Norman D. Williams

Jan 8, 2022

Norman Williams of Derby passed away peacefully at his home on 1/8/2022 from complications of heart and kidney diseases. He is survived by wife, Carol, daughters Kim (Dana) Grapengater of Wichita, Linda Koehler of Derby, Sheryl (Mike) Woods of Derby. Grandchildren Jennifer Moussavi and son Marek, Megan (Cody) Palen and daughters Olivia and Abby, Christopher (fiance Cherilyn) Koehler and...

Sherri Pierson

Sherri Pierson

Jan 8, 2022

Mulvane - Pierson, Sherri, 71, died Saturday, January 8, 2022.

Visitation: Thursday, January 13, 2022, from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm with the family present from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm and Funeral Service: 10:00 am, Friday, January 14, 2022, both at Smith Mortuary, Mulvane. Interment to follow at Mulvane Cemetery, Mulvane.

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Michael Ramirez

Michael Ramirez

Jan 8, 2022

Michael P. Ramirez, Jr, passed away Saturday, January 8th, 2022 peacefully at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice Center in Wichita, Kansas, surrounded by family and friends. He was 48 years old, Life was sadly cut short due to cancer.

Michael "Mike" was born on June 2, 1973 in Blue Earth, Minnesota, to Michael and Juanita Ramirez....

Patricia Adams

Patricia Adams

Jan 8, 2022

In loving memory of Patricia Louise Adams (Tessa) 58, passed away Saturday, January 8th, 2022 in Derby, Kansas. She was born March 10th,1963 to Arnold and Betty (Gregory) Velie in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. Patricia was a stay at home mom for most of her life ensuring her family was top priority. She loved them with all of her heart....

Arlene Ruth Rau

Arlene Ruth Rau

Jan 7, 2022

Arlene R Rau 87 died Saturday, January 8th, 2022. She was born May 20th 1934 to Claybern and Margaretha (Hemken) Foust in Rush Center, Ks.

She loved sewing, crocheting, camping and loved spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years, Floyd Rau,...

Frances Dowers

Frances Dowers

Jan 6, 2022

Frances Dowers, 90, died Thursday, January 6, 2022.

Visitation: Tuesday, January 11, 2022, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Smith Mortuary Chapel, Derby. Funeral Service: 10:00 am, Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at Rose Hill Bible Church, 1410 N Main St, Rose Hill. Interment to follow at Friends Cemetery, Rose Hill.

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Ann Elizabeth Meritt

Ann Elizabeth Meritt

Jan 5, 2022

Ann Meritt, age 73, proud former Science Teacher that helped bring Science Olympiad to Wichita and helped lobby for the building of Exploration Place. She taught at Jardine & Robinson Middle schools and East high School.

Ann passed away, Wednesday, January 5, 2022. Services will be held at 2pm, Wednesday, January 12, at Smith Mortuary...

Michael Suffron

Michael Suffron

Jan 4, 2022

Michael Charles Suffron Jr, age 40, passed away on January 4, 2022, at his home in Mulvane, KS. Michael was born August 1, 1981 in Wichita, KS to Michael and Colleen Suffron (Rafferty).

Michael had a heart of gold and a strong passion for music, dancing, and art. He will be truly missed by all...

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