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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Phyllis Rhea Keagy

Phyllis Rhea Keagy

Nov 25, 2021

Derby - Keagy, Phyllis 98, died Thursday, November 25th, 2021. She was born October 9,1923 to David and Florence McBride Eads in Wellington, KS.

She was a long-time resident of Derby and made many close friends over the years, She especially enjoyed cooking, her church and her beloved Senior Center.

She...

Margaret Millican

Margaret Millican

Nov 24, 2021

Mulvane - Millican, Margaret, 94, died Wednesday, November 24, 2021.

A private service will be held.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, a sister, 5 husbands, a grandson, and great granddaughter.

Margaret is survived by her children, Merry Bauman, Dr. John Brewer, Sherry...

Angela Marie Lyons

Angela Marie Lyons

Nov 24, 2021

On Wednesday, Nov 24, 2021, after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer, Angela “Angi” Marie Fulkerson Lyons passed on to be reunited with family, friends, and the Angels in Heaven. Angi was born on May 27, 1970 in Denver, Co., the daughter of Larry D. Larsen of Ocala, Fl and Carole J. Parker of Wichita, KS. She...

Bill Dean Ham

Bill Dean Ham

Nov 23, 2021

Bill Dean Ham, 85 passed away on November 23, 2021. A well known and highly respected Geophysicist, loving husband, father and grandfather.

Bill was born in Bucklin, Kan., to Lowell and Ellen Ham on Dec. 13, 1935. The over achiever that he was, he played basketball and baseball, playing on as many as two baseball...

Lee Allen Burgess

Lee Allen Burgess

Nov 23, 2021

Lee Allen Burgess passed away on November 23, 2021. Lee was born on October 18, 1935 to John C. and Clara “Faye” (Allen) Burgess at home in Harper County, Kansas. He was one of five children and grew up on the family farm north of Attica. As a young man he loved to hunt, fish and trap. He met...

Frank Anderson

Frank Anderson

Nov 22, 2021

Belle Plaine - Anderson, Frank, 92, died Monday, November 22, 2021.

Visitation: Thursday, December 2, 2021, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Smith Mortuary, Derby. Funeral Service: 1:00 pm, Friday, December 3, 2021, at New Gottland Lutheran Church, 1822 17th Ave, McPherson. Burial to follow at New Gottland Lutheran Cemetery, McPherson.

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Mark Ballinger

Mark Ballinger

Nov 22, 2021

Nolan “Mark” Ballinger, age 66, owner and operator, Ballinger Trash Service, passed away Monday, November 22, 2021. No visitation. Graveside service 11 am Wednesday, December 1, Greenwood Cemetery, 6231 W 47th St. S. Mark is preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert Francis and Barbara Jean (Rossman) Ballinger. Survivors include his wife, Teresa; daughter, Kelley DeCesaro (John); brother, Christopher...

Charles "Charley" Henry Rusk

Charles "Charley" Henry Rusk

Nov 21, 2021

Charles (Charley) Henry Rusk, 78, formerly of Alliance, Nebraska, passed away November 21, 2021 at Rock Regional Hospital in Derby, Kansas.

Charley was born August 13, 1943 in Alliance, Nebraska to Everett and Etna Rusk. He graduated from Alliance High School in 1961 and earned his Bachelor’s degree in 1974 from Chadron State College.

After...

Rosita A. Nothstine

Rosita A. Nothstine

Nov 20, 2021

Derby - Nothstine, Rosita Arlene

78, passed to eternal rest on Saturday, November 20, 2021. She was born December 23, 1942 to Robert and Mildred (Fiock) Bauer in Van Wert, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry A. Nothstine and her parents.

Rosita is survived by...

Clinton Kay Brown

Clinton Kay Brown

Nov 19, 2021

Clinton Kay Brown, of Wichita, Kansas entered eternal life on Nov. 19, 2021 at the age of 88. At the time of his passing, Clinton was surrounded and comforted by his wife of 67 years, Helen, along with their children and grandchildren at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice Inpatient Unit. Clinton was born on Jan. 14, 1933, in Wichita, KS...

Norvin Terry Jones

Norvin Terry Jones

Nov 19, 2021

Norvin T. Jones was born February 22, 1924 in the little town of Hickory Ridge, Arkansas. There wasn’t much to Hickory Ridge in those days. He worked on his Dad’s rice farm until WWII broke out, and he immediately volunteered for the Army Air Corps. He piloted a C47 troop carrier transport in Italy and the Mediterranean where he...

Gerry Margaret Krausse

Gerry Margaret Krausse

Nov 18, 2021

Gerry Margaret Krausse, age 79, retired Sedgwick County Sheriff's Department employee and former Gessler Pharmacy Tech, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021. No visitation. Memorial service 11 am Friday, December 17, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Gerry is preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Rosalie Shreffler. Survivors include her daughters, Terry Jo Krausse and Donna Kay Donaldson;...

Debra Sue Kessler

Debra Sue Kessler

Nov 18, 2021

Debra Sue (Klotz) Kessler, age 63, died following complications from COVID on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. Debbie was born May 3, 1958 to Emma Jean Klotz and Leo Klotz in Wichita, Kansas. She married Terry Kessler on June 16,1993 and settled in Belle Plaine Kansas to raise their family. Retiring from Boeing after 18 years of service. An avid...

Denise Deviney

Denise Deviney

Nov 17, 2021

Wichita - Deviney, Frances "Denise", 70, died Wednesday, November 17, 2021.

Graveside Service: 2:00 pm, Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at Greenwood Cemetery, 6231 W. 47th St. S., Wichita.

She was preceded in death by her parents Bill and Barbara Andrla, and son Paul Freistuhler.

Denise is survived...

Shirlene Diane Clark

Shirlene Diane Clark

Nov 17, 2021

Shirlene Diane Clark, 82, passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Ascension Via Christi - St. Joseph in Wichita, Kansas

She was born August 3, 1939 to Ernest and Irene (Jackson) Millagan in Cave City, Arkansas

Shirlene enjoyed being with her family, friends, attending church, attending lunch and activities at the...

Glenn Crum

Glenn Crum

Nov 17, 2021

Glenn O. Crum, 89, of Haysville, Kansas passed away at home with his family at his side on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. Glenn was born on November 5, 1932 to Myles and Eunice Crum of Wichita, Kansas. The youngest of four boys. raised by his amazing mother, he graduated from Wichita North High School in 1950.

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Ramona Jean Alley

Ramona Jean Alley

Nov 16, 2021

Ramona Alley went to Heaven on November 16, 2021. She was born on July 2, 1932 in Augusta, KS. The family viewing will be 10am-noon Friday, November 19, at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby, KS. Graveside Services 1:00 pm Friday, Nov. 19, at Friends Cemetery in Rose Hill, KS. A gathering will follow at South Rock Christian...

Anna Cheever

Anna Cheever

Nov 16, 2021

Anna Mae (Cranmer) Cheever

Was born the 27th of August 1937 to Charles Edward and Della Mae (Holmes) Cranmer in Muleshoe, Texas, Bailey County. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harley Ray Cheever; sons, Dwight Lynn and Russell Franklin Cheever; great-grandson, Justin Alan Davis; brothers, Melvin, Roy, Verl, Paul, David, Vernon; and...

Zachary Aaron Knopp

Zachary Aaron Knopp

Nov 15, 2021

Zac Knopp was born December 30, 1997 and passed away November 15, 2021.

Zac proudly served his country in the United States Army, He was an amazing son, brother, and friend. He was an avid gamer, enjoyed working on his car, and hanging with his dog Joel.

Zac is preceded in...

Christian Spencer

Christian Spencer

Nov 15, 2021

Wichita - Spencer, Christian Bradley, 26, died Monday, November 15, 2021.

Memorial Service will be at 11:00 am, Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Prairie Trail Cowboy Church, 8552 S. Broadway Haysville.

Chris is survived by his parents, Wade Spencer, Jennifer Clausing, Robert Clausing, Jalina Tate; daughter, Odesza Spencer and mother, Brittany...

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