DAN E. WALDEN
Jun 12, 2026
Dan Eugene “Danny” Walden died surrounded by family at Wesley Medical Center on June 12 2026. Dan was born on the 9th of January, 1952 in De Queen, Arkansas. He was the son of Gene and Shirley Walden, the third youngest of four siblings including Sue Jones, Diane Walden, and Cindy Robinson. Dan grew up in Prairie Village, Kansas, where...
ROSALEA (MITCHELL) STEPHENS
Jun 8, 2026
Rosalea Kay (Mitchell) Stephens, 84, passed away on June 8, 2026, at Comfort Care Home in Newton, Kansas, surrounded by her family. Her faith and trust in Jesus were a source of comfort and a guiding force throughout her later years. Even as Alzheimer’s took much from her, she never lost sight of what mattered most. She had said, “God...
KAREN TAYLOR
Jun 5, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Karen Taylor (77) passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 5, 2026 in Wichita, KS. Karen married her sweetheart, Vernon Taylor, in the Oakland California Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Family was the center of her world. She was an excellent homemaker, talented baker, and loved gardening,...
RANDALL K. DILLON
Jun 3, 2026
Randall Dillon, 73, passed away Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026 in Wichita, Kansas. He was born in Wichita to Ellison Dillon and Vera (Allen) Dillon. He attended Wichita schools and was a Wichita North High School graduate. After graduation he worked at numerous autobody shops in Wichita as a painter and bodyman. Then he worked and retired from Boeing / Spirit...
JARED M. TRUJILLO
Jun 3, 2026
Jared Michael Trujillo, age 42, of Sedgwick, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. He was born in Newton, Kansas to Edward D. Trujillo, Jr and Kelly Ann (Iseli) Trujillo. He was raised in the Sedgwick area where he attended schools, participated in football, basketball and was an amazing wrestler having went to State for 2 years. A graduate...
MARK S. PLUME
Jun 1, 2026
Mark S. Plume, age 67, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026 in Valley Center, Kansas.
Mark was born in Wichita, Kansas to Ruth Maxine (Moffitt) Plume and Theodore Elkin Plume.
Mark will be remembered as a proud decorated War Veteran of the United States Army. A devoted Father, Son, and Brother. He was one of a kind. He was deeply loved...
RICHARD D. PATTERSON
2026
Richard Don Patterson entered into Heaven on May 29, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas.
Richard was born to Ray and Jean Patterson and spent most of his life in Wichita's North End, where he built lasting relationships and cherished memories with family and friends.
Richard proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1973 to 1975. During his military service, he...
THOMAS T. INKELAAR, SR.
May 24, 2026
Thomas Teddy Inkelaar Sr., 84, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas.
He was born in Wichita, Kansas, to Leonardus Inkelaar and Helen (Burns) Inkelaar. He was a lifelong resident of Maize, Kansas. He attended Maize High School graduated in 1959, and Friends University. After graduation, He worked for Townley Metal and Hardware, then became a hardware salesman...
TOM R. BUXTON
May 23, 2026
Tommy Ray Buxton, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and servant of the Lord, was born on April 24, 1937, in Fairfax, Oklahoma, to Delmer and Lorene (Woods) Buxton. He was called home to be with his Savior on May 23rd, 2026, after a life richly lived in faith, love, and devotion.
Tom spent his early years in Fort Scott, Arkansas before...
MARCIA (PURKEY) SCOTT
May 22, 2026
Marcia Lou Scott, 78, passed away Friday, May 22, 2026 in Conway Springs, Kansas. She was born Saturday, February 7, 1948 in Wichita, Kansas, daughter of Max Leon Purkey and Myrtle Lou (Robbins) Purkey. She was raised and attended Valley Center schools where she was a graduate of Valley Center High School. She married Lester L. Scott and they had...
JAME (INGRAM) ADELSON
May 21, 2026
Jame Ruth (Ingram) Adelson was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Jame was born on September 7, 1966, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to James Harold Ingram and Jacquelyn Ruth (Smith) Ingram. She grew up in Enid, Oklahoma and graduated from Chisholm High School in 1984.
She married Wesley Victor Karst on August 15, 1992, and...
ROBERT D. SITTS
May 20, 2026
Robert Dean Sitts, “Bob” age 80, passed away on May 20th, 2026 in Wichita, Kansas. Bob was born in Newton, Kansas to Raymond Jonathan Sitts and Alma Elsie Stucky and was the only boy in the family with four sisters. He learned to work on the farm at an early age, driving combines and tractors long before he could drive...
CHARLES W. McCLURE, JR
May 16, 2026
Charles W. McClure Jr., of Park City, Kansas, passed away peacefully at home on May 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on January 3, 1946, in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, to Charles Walter and Evelyn Pauline (Martin) McClure.
Charles served his country in the United States Army. He dedicated many years of hard work to Vim...
ROGER H. WILLIAMS
May 14, 2026
Roger H. Williams, 89, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026. He was born on February 25, 1937 to Thomas Clark and Germaine (Armour) Williams. Roger grew up on his family's farm west of Bentley, Kansas, and attended a one-room schoolhouse, neither of which had electricity or plumbing. After moving into Bentley, he enjoyed playing both football and basketball. He...
GERALD R. DYCK
May 12, 2026
Gerald Ray “Goob” Dyck, 71, of McPherson, passed away on May 12, 2026.
For more than 50 years, he dedicated his hard work and commitment to McPherson Concrete Products, where he built not only a respected career, but also lasting friendships and admiration from those who knew him. Gerald was known for his incredible strength, hardworking spirit, and the kindness he...
CALLIE (WARREN) DORSETT
May 11, 2026
Callie Sue Dorsett, age 73, passed away on Monday, the 11th of May, 2026 in Wichita, Kansas.
Born in Kansas City, Missouri to Leonard Calvin and Ella Jane (Couch) Warren .
She was a lifelong resident of Wichita. She was a graduate of Heights High School, attended WSU, and completed her certificate of Theological Education at Seewanee.
She generously gave her time to...
CHARLENE (ROWLAND) BUNCH
May 8, 2026
Nona Charlene Bunch, 78, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 8, 2026. Charlene was born on October 21, 1947, in Graysville, Missouri to James Jackson “Jack” Rowland and Maddie Rebecca Mae Rowland.
Charlene grew up on a farm in Missouri. She had a wonderful mom and dad, and 7 sisters (2 died in infancy). She enjoyed...
KAREN (POLLOCK) BONTRAGER
May 7, 2026
Karen Sue Bontrager, 86, formerly of Holton, passed away May 7, 2026 at home in Valley Center, Kansas. Karen was born October 13, 1939 in Topeka, Kansas to Allan and Mabel (Smith) Pollock. Karen grew up in Holton, and graduated from Holton High School in 1957.
On October 20, 1957 Karen married Jerry Bontrager in Holton, Kansas. They shared 50 years...
DONALD W. PETERS
May 6, 2026
Donald Wayne Peters was born Friday, July 9, 1948 to Melvin and Wilma Peters. He passed away at the age of 77 on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. He married Freddie Brunner and together they raised four children, Richard, Shawn, Adam, and Julie. He served in Vietnam as an Army sergeant and paratrooper for the 173rd Airborne and worked for Boeing...
JAMES A. GORDON
May 6, 2026
James A. Gordon, 78, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. He was born Tuesday, October 28, 1947.
James was a proud husband, veteran, and retired glassmaker who spent many years working in California. He was known for his strong work ethic, devotion to family, and caring heart.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Gordon,...
