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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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