CONSTANCE "CONNIE" (BAILEY) GUMM
Jul 18, 2026
Connie Gumm was born Constance Louise Bailey on November 28, 1949, just 13 months and some days after her older brother Michael. Their parents were Bud and Wilma Jean Bailey (Ma and Pa), a handsome young couple who built a house less than a block away from Jean’s mom and dad (Granny and Gramps). A few years later, brother Vernon...
VICKY (FIDLER) PANKRATZ
Jul 12, 2026
Vicky Susan Fidler PanKratz was born on November 25, 1945, in Dodge City, Kansas, to Loyal and Vera Fidler. When she was four years old, her family moved from Rolla, Kansas, to Meade, Kansas. She graduated from Meade High School in 1963 and attended Fort Hays State College, where she met the love of her life, Jon PanKratz.
On August 28,...
DIANNA (REFFNER) WIRTHS
Jul 10, 2026
Dianna Kay Wirths, 70, passed away peacefully on July 10th, 2026, in Wichita, KS. She was born on June 29, 1956, in Newton, KS to Ed and Carol Reffner of Valley Center. She was a lifelong resident of Valley Center, graduating in 1974. After graduation, she attended Fort Hays State University where she received her bachelor's degree in nursing. She...
NANCY J. CARROLL
Jul 2, 2026
In Loving Memory of Nancy Jane Carroll
Nancy Jane (Payne) Carroll Born October 6, 1956 • Wichita, Kansas Passed July 2, 2026, Newton, Kansas
Today we gather to honor and celebrate the life of Nancy Jane Carroll—a woman whose warmth, humor, and unmistakable personality left a mark on everyone she met.
Nancy had what her family fondly called the gift of gab. Whether...
MARLENE (MOATS) NEHER
Jun 12, 2026
Marlene Marie Moats Neher, 91, passed away on June 12, 2026 in McPherson, Kansas. Hers was a life well-lived.
Marlene was born to Edgar and Marie Smith Moats of Eldora, Iowa on September 10, 1934. She was the oldest child with three brothers: Dean, Marvin, and Vernon Moats. Marlene grew up helping tend to the home and her younger brothers, and...
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...
