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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Patrick Edward Holder

Patrick Edward Holder

Dec 19, 2021

Patrick Edward Holder 70, died, Sunday, December 19th, 2021 at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis. He was born July 1st, 1951 in Wichita, Kansas the son of Rex and Carol Holder. He was a die hard Yankee fan. He went to most games against the Royals when they came to K.C.

He was heavily involved in his...

Mary Theresa Rednour

Mary Theresa Rednour

Dec 18, 2021

Rednour, Mary Theresa 59, died, Saturday, December 18, 2021. She was born August 9th, 1962 in Germany to James and Rosemary Rednour.

Visitation: Wednesday, December 29, 2021, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Smith Family Mortuary Chapel 1415 N. Rock Rd. Derby, Kansas 67037.

[In lieu of flowers] memorial contributions...

Leliah L. Frazier

Leliah L. Frazier

Dec 18, 2021

Derby - Frazier, Leliah Lillian

95, homemaker, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021. She was born April 25, 1926 to William and Edith (Wise) Zirkel in Winfield, Kansas.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Verner Glen Frazier; son, Leroy Shurtz; step-son, Barry Frazier; three siblings.

Leliah is...

Deana Hughes

Deana Hughes

Dec 17, 2021

Deana Louise Hughes was born on April 14, 1956 to Claude and Berna Dean Brown Amerine. She and her brother, Don Amerine, were among the first twins born at the Greensburg, KS hospital. They joined their older brother, Randall Amerine, at home and enjoyed a childhood filled with faith, love and laughter in Haviland and Greensburg, KS.

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Michelle Campbell

Michelle Campbell

Dec 17, 2021

Gayla “Michelle” Campbell, age 47, passed on Friday, December 17th, 2021 in Wichita, Kansas. She was born August 23, 1974 in Clinton, Oklahoma to Rebecca (Lee) Beers and the late Gaylen Beers. Michelle was a 1992 graduate of Stillwater High School in Stillwater, Oklahoma and went on to study Journalism at Oklahoma State University. After having met in high...

Randy Rex Kysar

Randy Rex Kysar

Dec 17, 2021

Randy Rex Kysar, 72, of Derby, KS went home to be with the Lord on December 17, 2021. He is survived by his children, Kim (Derek) Donaldson of Mulvane, Jason (Karen) Kysar of Fort Worth and Ryan Kysar of Wichita. Loving grandfather of Dylan, Dakota and Destynee Donaldson and Katherine Kysar. Great-grandfather to Paisley Donaldson, Lincoln Boswell and Dawson...

Sara Maxine Burnside

Sara Maxine Burnside

Dec 16, 2021

Sara Maxine Burnside, born March 29, 1923 to Percival and Gertrude Corn in Welch, OK. As a member of the Greatest Generation, she survived the Great Depression, made it through the Dust Bowl and became a Rosie the Riveter during WWII. She married Clyde Burnside in 1947. Maxine loved flowers and made sure people were well fed. She was...

George Leach

George Leach

Dec 15, 2021

George Darden Leach, age 74, retired Master Sargent, US Army and Retired Dondlinger Construction employee, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Visitation 1 - 8 pm Monday, December 20, with family greeting friends 5-7 pm, Smith Mortuary, 501 SE Louis Blvd., Mulvane. Recitation of the Rosary 10 am Tuesday, December 21, with Mass of Christian Burial following at 10:30...

David Miles Slemp

David Miles Slemp

Dec 13, 2021

Derby - Slemp, David Miles

73, passed away Monday, December 13, 2021. He was born July 3,1948 to John R. Slemp and Wanda (Miles) Slemp in Liberal, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Jana Slemp

David is survived by his wife, Kathy Slemp; 3...

Betty Bishop

Betty Bishop

Dec 13, 2021

Betty Bishop, age 99, died at her home in Lawrence, where she lived with her daughter and son-in-law, Monday, December 13, 2021. Betty was born February, 13, 1922, in Elk Basin, Wyoming. When Betty was young, her natural parents and siblings moved to Logan, KS. When Betty was growing up in Barclay, KS, she and her adoptive parents were...

Sonja Davis

Sonja Davis

Dec 12, 2021

Sonja Diane Davis was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She left this world suddenly on December 12, 2021, at age 56.

She was born to Paul and Mary Sapp on November 14, 1965. Sonja is preceded in death by Betty Adams, brother Johnnie Pendarvis, sister Jill Davis, and grandchild Jesse. She...

Mac Ribordy

Mac Ribordy

Dec 12, 2021

McKenzie “Mac” Ribordy, 33, the life of the party, passed on Sunday, December 12, 2021. Though he left this world far too soon, he left this world a better place.

Mac was born November 15, 1988 in Wichita KS and grew up in Derby where he continued to live.

He is...

Kenneth Joseph Riedel

Kenneth Joseph Riedel

Dec 10, 2021

Kenneth Joseph Riedel, 80, died December 10, 2021. Born January 13, 1941 in Victoria, the son of Theodore and Celestina (Hammerschmidt) Riedel. Kenneth served his county with The United States Air Force, and retired from Cessna Aircraft after 35 years.

He is survived by son Troy F. Riedel, daughter Joline Riedel, grandson Preston Greenwood, brothers Don and...

John Elmer Wiebe

John Elmer Wiebe

Dec 9, 2021

John Elmer Wiebe

October 23, 1929 - December 9, 2021

Son of Gustav and Ella Penner Wiebe, he enlisted and served 6 years in the United States Air Force, 2 as a photographer in the Korean War.

A humble husband, father, grandfather, and friend, John’s work was also sanctified as manager...

Roxie Olmstead

Roxie Olmstead

Dec 9, 2021

Roxie Sue Olmstead departed this life December 9, 2021 at 12:59 AM.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday March 19th, at Douglass Cemetery. Douglass Cemetery is located east of Douglass, Kansas on 8th St. (Butler County SW 215th St). Burial site is in the first addition on the north side of the...

Ann Jeffries

Ann Jeffries

Dec 8, 2021

Leslie Ann Jeffries

Ann was born to Wayne and Audrey Jeffries on November 12, 1937 in Joplin, Missouri. Her faith was made sight December 8, 2021 in Wichita, Kansas.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her daughter, Cynthia Smith.

She is survived by her...

Carlos Ysidro

Carlos Ysidro

Dec 8, 2021

Carlos Ysidro, a veteran of the the U.S. Marine Corps who served in Vietnam, passed away at home on December 8, 2021 at the age of 73. The oldest son of the late Oscar & Ida Jean (Sublette) Ysidro. He was born in Wichita KS and attended Wichita State University. He is survived by his daughter Gina Keezer, granddaughter...

Sabra Ludlum

Sabra Ludlum

Dec 8, 2021

Ludlum, Sabra Jo, 73, died Wednesday, December 8, 2021.

Cremation has taken place. No services are planned.

Sabra was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Joanne (Mead) Gardenhire and a sister, Debra Simpson.

Sabra is survived by her husband, William Ludlum; three children, Rebecca Reinbold...

Theodore James "T.J." Ohlemeier

Theodore James "T.J." Ohlemeier

Dec 8, 2021

T.J. Ohlemeier died December 8, 2021 on his 58th birthday. He was preceded in death by parents Duane and Maxine, and brother John. Left to miss and love him are wife Linda and her daughter Jaina, his daughters Lindsay and Lizzie, and sisters Mary, Sue, and Cay.

T.J. was a career policeman, a job he loved and...

D. Wayne Barker

D. Wayne Barker

Dec 7, 2021

D. Wayne Barker, 71, of Douglass, passed from this life on Tuesday morning, December 7, 2021, in Wichita, KS.

Born December 17, 1950 in Winfield, he was the son of Gerld Wayne and Unavie Eunice (Rush) Barker.

He is survived by his wife, Chris (Gilmer) Barker; his children Jennifer Navrat, Matthew...

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