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
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
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
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
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
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...
Sharon M. Baker
Jan 4, 2022
Sharon M. Baker, age 73, passed away Tuesday January 4, 2022. She retired from Ascension Via Christi after 37 years . She graduated from Derby Senior High School in 1967. She is survived by her siblings Maureen E Gile, Tim F. (Nina) Baker, MaryAnne Lippincott, Dan Baker, John (Tina) Baker and numerous nephews and nieces.
She is...
Eleanor L. Johnson
Jan 2, 2022
Eleanor Louise "Johnnie" Johnson, 94, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022. She was born August 15, 1927 to Rolla and Verna (Starkey) Kunkel in Winfield, Kansas, the youngest of 10 children.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Garland Johnson, who she married August 15, 1945 and her son, Richard Johnson.
Eleanor is...
Joshua Gilbert Ponte
Jan 2, 2022
It is with sadness beyond words that we announce that our beloved Josh Ponte moved across
the Great Divide on the afternoon of January 2, 2022 at only 32 years of age. He was born in Wichita,
Kansas on July 7, 1989 at St Joseph Hospital. We mourn his departure while knowing full well that...
Catherine Margaret Baxter
Jan 2, 2022
Catherine Margaret Baxter, 89, peacefully passed away with family at her side Sunday, January 2, 2022.
Visitation 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Rosary 10 a.m. Thursday, Funeral Mass 10:30 a.m., both at St. Mary Catholic Church, 2300 E. Meadowlark, Derby.
Catherine graduated from St. Francis...
Robert J. Bankston
Jan 2, 2022
Robert James Bankston was born on April 27th, 1976, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and grew up in the suburbs of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. He attended elementary and middle school there until he and his family moved to Derby, Kansas in 1992, where he finished high school. Bobby then moved back to Oklahoma and eventually married and soon welcomed his daughter,...
Jim Feast
Jan 2, 2022
Jim Feast 63 of Haysville, Ks passed away Sunday, January 2nd, 2022 at
his residence. Jim was born March 14th, 1958 to Clarence and Betty (See)
Feast in Wichita, Ks.
Jim is survived by his loving wife of 34 years Mary Feast, his children
Carolyn Day and BJ (Kerbi) Feast. His...
Richard Clark
Jan 1, 2022
Richard Clark 92, died, Saturday, January 1st, 2022. He was born November 16th, 1929 in Gridley Kansas, the son of Curtis and Cecila Clark.
He graduated from Gridley High School Gridley, Kansas. After graduation he served in the US Marines from Nov. 14, 1951 to Nov. 4, 1953. He had work as a machinist for...
Lance Roop Jr
Jan 1, 2022
Wichita - Roop Jr, Lance Bradley, 30, died Saturday, January 1, 2022.
Visitation with the family present: Tuesday, January 4, 2022, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, Wichita. Recitation of the Rosary: 9:30 am Wednesday, January 5, 2022, with Mass following at 10:00 am at St Anne Catholic Church, 2801 S Seneca,...
Connie Sue Lane
Dec 30, 2021
Connie S. Lane passed away on Thursday December 30th, 2021 surrounded by close family.
Connie was born on March 30th, 1962 in West Plains, MO to Billy and Eunice McDaniel (Jennings). Growing up with 2 older siblings, Gary McDaniel and Marsha Jenkins, and 1 younger sibling, Ginger Gard. She graduated from Rosehill High in 1980....
Reagen Dawn Williams
Dec 29, 2021
Reagen Dawn Williams age 19, Eucalyptus Real Estate Co. employee, passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021. No visitation. Memorial service 11 am Wednesday, January 5, College Hill Church of Christ, 438 Emery, Mulvane. Survivors include her fiancé: John Melton; mother and stepfather, Shellie and Dustin Knight; father and stepmother, Chris and Jeanette Williams; bonus mother and father, Jodi and...
Hershel V. Masters
Dec 28, 2021
Hershel Masters of Derby, Kansas passed away on December 28, 2021 at the age of 93. He was born January 1, 1928 in Farlinville, Kansas to Grover and Leda Masters and was one of 12 children. Hershel worked as a print shop supervisor at Boeing Military Aircraft for 43 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He...
Vicki Bakula
Dec 28, 2021
Vicki Bakula 60 years old, earned her angel wings 12-28-21 in Wichita, KS.
She is survived by her husband Larry of 39 years; her children: Mandi Denton and James Bakula & wife Kayla; grandchildren: TJ, Dylan, Anna, Toby, Emma, Esmae, and Payton; sisters Debbie & husband Danny, Sheri, & Kelli.
Vicki...
Rosemary Jean Gardner
Dec 28, 2021
Rosemary Motter Gardner died December 28, 2021 in Wichita. Born May 13, 1929 in Lincoln, Nebraska, she was the daughter of Cleon and Daisy Motter of Fremont, Nebraska. Rosemary graduated from Fremont High School, and attended Nebraska University where she graduated with a degree in Education. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority. While there she met...
