Irma Marie Wanitschke
Aug 8, 2026
Irma Marie (Curlile) Wanitschke, of Derby, Kansas, was born May 16, 1929, on a farm near Oconto, Nebraska, to Maurice and Marie Curile. She grew up in Nebraska with her siblings and graduated from Ansley High School in 1946. Irma earned a teaching certificate and taught for three years in rural one-room schools, where she taught students from first through...
Gene Alexander Ansley
Oct 12, 2026
Ansley, Gene Alexander, 64, passed away on October 12, 2026 in Derby, KS. He was born on July 27, 1964 in Ft. Sill, Oklahoma.
Gene Ansley was adopted by Ernest & Joy Ansley in 1965. He graduated from Putnam City North High School in 1980. He attended college OSU-Okmulgee, and pursued his passion as an automotive technician. He enjoyed fishing, hunting...
Rockie Dale Jay
Oct 10, 2026
Rockie D. Jay, 71, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
Rockie loved watching the Kansas City Chiefs.
Preceded in death by his mother, Anna Jay. Survivors include his sons, Dale Jay, Tony Jay, Shawn Jay, Brent (Judy) Jay; grandchildren, Cedric, Victoria, Chayton, Takota, Braelyn, Devin; great grandchildren, Aniya, Carter, Colston and other family members.
Funeral service is 1:00 PM Friday, October 16,...
Robert Allen Beard
Oct 9, 2026
In Loving Memory of Robert Allen Beard
Robert Allen Beard, a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on October 9, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas. He was born on November 13, 1946, in Monett, Missouri, to Doyle H. Beard and Margaret L. Davis.
Robert lived with honesty, loyalty, generosity, and a willingness to help others. Family was at...
Renee Piper Bryant
Oct 8, 2026
Renee I. Piper - Bryant, age 73, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2026. She was born on February 6, 1953 in Wichita, Ks, to Jack and Dollie Garfield.
Renee was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Her family meant everything to her, especially her children and grandchildren, whom she loved dearly.
Renee enjoyed gardening, fishing, and taking road trips....
Marcellus Werth
Oct 8, 2026
Marcellus (Mark) Werth 94, was born October 19th 1931 In Park Kansas, passed away peacefully on October 8th 2026 in Wichita Ks. He was the fourth child of ten born to Robert and Theresia Werth.After high school, Mark joined the Air Force and after four years of service was honorably discharged. Mark had six children from a previous marriage , Richard,...
Phyllis Joanne Grow
Oct 5, 2026
Phyllis J. Grow (Becker, Showalter), 97, passed away on October 5, 2026. She was born May 25, 1929, to Fred J. and Lola Mae Becker. She is the eldest of three. Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde "Bob" Grow; both parents; son, Keith "Butch" Showalter; her brother, Fred Jr.; and her sister, Darlene.
Phyllis is survived by her...
Kenneth Guy Forfia
Oct 4, 2026
Kenneth Guy Forfia was born on February 27, 1953, in Erie, Pennsylvania, to Gesto and Evelyn Forfia. He went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 4, 2026, in Mulvane, Kansas.
Kenneth loved God his wife and golf, in that order. He was active in the Disaster Relief Team and proudly served in the Navy — Naval Aviation.
He was...
Michael D Turner
Oct 3, 2026
Turner, Michael D., 63, passed away on October 3, 2026. He was born to Vernon and Karen Turner on February 18, 1963, in Sedelia, Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his mother Karen and brother Scott.
Michael is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Angela Turner; his father; 3 children, Michelle, Jessica, and Patrick; 7 grandchildren, and older brother...
Ida Joyce Mitchell
Oct 3, 2026
Ida Mitchell, born April 13, 1939, passed away on October 3, 2026.Ida is survived by her children, Jo Etta (Larry) hill, Gary Mitchell, Cheryl (Larry) Prothro; sister, Betty Shockley; grandson, Chris Mitchell, Nathan Prothro; great-granddaughter, Neaveh Prothro; and several nieces and nephews.Ida was preceded in death by, her parents; siblings and son, Duane Mitchell.A funeral service will be held on...
Akiko Miloni
Oct 2, 2026
Akiko MiloniAugust 7, 1935 - October 2, 2026It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Akiko Miloni, age 91, formerly of Derby, Kansas, who passed away in Conway, Arkansas.Akiko was born on August 7, 1935, in Kobe, Japan, to Ichimatsu and Kozue Hayashi.She worked for many years as an aircraft assembly worker before pursuing the passion she...
John Alan Booth
Oct 2, 2026
John Alan Booth, 98, a resident of Peck, Kansas, passed away October 2, 2026. John was born December 31, 1927 south of Waco in Sedgwick County, to LeeRoy Nelson and Dora Agnes (Williams) Booth. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife of 62 years, Judith June (Penner) Booth; and two sisters Roberta Kimble and Kay Turkle.
He...
Mary Eary
Oct 2, 2026
Mary Eary, 86, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2026. She was born October 9, 1939 to Carl and Affie Smith in Grand Island, Nebraska.
After retirement, she volunteered at McConnell AFB in the retiree activities office.
Preceded in death her parents; husband, Loy Wayne; son, Donald Wayne Eary. Survivors include her daughter, Lisa (Joe) Schroeder; grandchildren, Bryce (Meghan) Schroeder, Brenna (Ross)...
Joshua Randal Price
Oct 1, 2026
Joshua Randal Price "Josh", 55, of Derby, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly, leaving behind a legacy of service, dedication, and deep love for his family.
Born on Christmas Eve, December 24, 1970, Josh was a lifelong resident of Derby. For more than twenty years, he dedicated his life to protecting others as a Wichita Police Officer.
While Josh's career was important to him,...
Donald C. Mohney
Sep 30, 2026
Mohney, Donald C., 91, passed away on September 30, 2026. He was born in Guelph, Township of Wellington, Kansas on February 21, 1935, to John and Floy Mohney.
Don was an employee of Kansas Gas Service for 36 years. After retiring he worked part time delivering flowers for Dillons and also picking up parts for Wolfe Machine. Don enjoyed hunting, fishing,...
Lucretia Marie Stetler
Sep 29, 2026
Lucretia Marie Stetler, 93, Associate Professor of Music Emeritus at Morehead State University, Morehead, KY, died Tuesday September 29, 2026. Memorial Service will be held at 2:00PM on Friday, October 9th at Mulvane Methodist Church followed by graveside service, Mulvane Cemetery, Mulvane, KS.
Lucretia was born November 22, 1932 to Harold and Dorothy Crum. She grew up in Mulvane, KS. She...
Robert Steven Collins
Sep 29, 2026
Collins, Robert Steven "Steve", 70, passed away on September 29, 2026. He was born in Wichita, KS March 27, 1956, to Robert "Bob" Eugene and Bonnie Jean Collins.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret "Marge" Louise Collins and his father, Bob Collins. Steve is survived by his sons, Robert Brenden and Zack Steven; his granddaughter, Brynlee Pearl;...
Ila Lavern Rogers
Sep 29, 2026
Ila Lavern Rogers Passed Sept 29, 2026. She was born November 30, 1936 in Stuart, Oklahoma.
She was preceded in death by parents, brother and son. She is survived by her husband of 72 years, Doyce Dale Rogers; daughter, Theresa Hobson; three grandkids; five great-grandkids and three great-great grand-kids with one on the way; and she was loved by everyone that...
Penelope "Penny" Higdon
Sep 28, 2026
Penelope (Penny) Higdon, 74, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026 at her home in Derby, KS. She was born April 3, 1952 to Ralph and Alice Lewis in St. Louis, Missouri.
Penny was a dedicated and proud Chrysler UAW local 136 employee of 38 years. She enjoyed doing charity work with Juvenile Diabetes foundation and Adopt A Child. Penny...
Sharon Kay Chesmore
Sep 27, 2026
Sharon K. Chesmore, 81, passed away on September 27, 2026. She was born in December 1944 in Vallejo, California, to Stanley Monroe, Jr. and Lolarene Monroe.
Sharon's life was one of dedication, adventure, and an unwavering commitment to family and community. Having grown up in a military family, she was no stranger to change, living in 24 different places throughout her...
