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Elvina (Stark) Moon Duree

Elvina (Stark) Moon Duree

Apr 26, 2025

Celebrating the Life of Elvina Ann Duree who was a truly extraordinary woman — a mother, wife, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, friend, and woman of unwavering faith.

She was born on March 3, 1934, in Hutchinson, Kansas, to Cecile George and Viola Lucy (Curless) Stark. As the eldest of seven children — Lee,...

W. Manita (Swan) Lassley

W. Manita (Swan) Lassley

Apr 25, 2025

Manita Lassley, 80, beloved mom, grandma, sister and friend, passed away on Friday April 25, 2025. She was born to Elvin and Marie Swan on Sunday, February 25, 1945 in Wichita, Kansas, in which she lived her entire life. She was united in marriage to Ralph on December 3, 1966.

She worked 14+yrs...

Susan (Spangler) Robinson

Susan (Spangler) Robinson

Apr 15, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Susan Robinson, a beloved mother, sister, and friend. Susan left this world on April 15, 2025, at the age of 72, in Wichita, Kansas. Susan was born on July 15, 1952, in Newton, Kansas, to Frank and Ethel (Patton) Spangler. Growing up in Wichita, Susan attended...

Jeanene 'Cheryl' Wise

Jeanene 'Cheryl' Wise

Apr 13, 2025

Jeanene "Cheryl" Wise, 78, of Valley Center passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025.  She was born in Wichita, Kansas on Monday, October 21, 1946 to William B. and E. Jane (Ramsey) Wise.

Cheryl grew up in Wichita, Kansas where she attended South High School.  She retired from AT&T.  After retirement she went...

Freda Loree (Robbins) Dredge

Freda Loree (Robbins) Dredge

Apr 12, 2025

Freda Loree Dredge, 90, of Valley Center, Kansas, formally of Park City, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025. She was born in Allendale, Missouri to Blaine A and Flossie Robertson Robbins on December 30, 1931. Loree attended High School in Grant City, Missouri. She graduated from Eudora High School in 1953. She worked many years...

Paul J. Sprague

Paul J. Sprague

Apr 1, 2025

Paul J Sprague 66 passed away on March 31st 2025 in McPherson Kansas, surrounded by family. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to George C. and Irene (Melhuish) Sprague. He spent his younger years in Ohio but in his later years he lived with his loving wife in McPherson.

Paul was a graduate...

David R. Jacob

David R. Jacob

Mar 24, 2025

David R. Jacob, 90, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025 in Newton, Kansas. He was born Sunday, May 6, 1934 to Beatrice and George Jacob in Wichita, Kansas.  He grew up on the family farm and attended school in Bentley, Kansas where he loved playing basketball on the high school team.  On January 20, 1953 he...

Jana (Sorrell) Arneson

Jana (Sorrell) Arneson

Mar 23, 2025

Jana Lynne (Sorrell) Arneson was born on November 27, 1962. She passed away surrounded by family on March 23, 2025.  Jana was born in Wichita to Judy and Bruce Sorrell. After graduating from North High School in 1981, she attended Bethany College. While at Bethany, she met the love of her life, Bill Arneson.  Upon her graduation,...

Jack N. Collins

Jack N. Collins

Mar 10, 2025

Jackie Norman Collins "Jack", 62, of El Dorado, Kansas passed away surrounded by family on Monday, March 10, 2025.  He was born Monday, August 13, 1962 in Columbus, Kansas to Bobby Jean Collins Sr. and Elsie Leona (Akers) Collins.

He is preceded by his father Bobby Jean Collins Sr., brothers Bobby Collins Jr.,...

Mark A. Currier

Mark A. Currier

Mar 10, 2025

Mark A. Currier, born on November 17, 1956, in McPherson, Kansas, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2025, in Rose Hill, Kansas, surrounded by his loving family and faithful dog. He was 68 years old. Mark was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend, and his life was a testament to faith, devotion, and generosity.

Peter Martinez

Peter Martinez

Mar 9, 2025

Peter Martinez, 47,  passed away at his home on Sunday, March 9, 2025. He was born Saturday, May 7, 1977, to Ramon Martinez and Julia Mendoza. Peter was a long time resident in McPherson, Kansas and a graduate of McPherson High School.

He is preceded by his parents, his siblings: Juan Guadalupe, Humberto,...

Gary Wiley

Gary Wiley

Mar 7, 2025

Gary Lynn Wiley 66, left this eternal life on Friday, March 7th 2025. He was born in Wichita Kansas to some amazing parents, Gary Lee Wiley & Fredia Mae (Birdwell) Wiley. He grew up in Wichita where he attended South High and Heights High School, and graduated in the Class of "77".  Lynn resided from Kansas to...

Joseph Dee Cox, Jr

Joseph Dee Cox, Jr

Mar 7, 2025

Joseph Dee "J.Dee" Cox, 82, passed away March 7, 2025, in Wichita. He was born in Kinsley, Kansas on January 25, 1943, to Joseph Dee Cox Sr. and Bethine (Converse) Cox. He grew up in Cimmaron and the family moved to Hutchinson, where he graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1961. He met his wife Judy Ellis...

Mary Lou (Plummer) Kindred

Mary Lou (Plummer) Kindred

Mar 3, 2025

Mary Lou Kindred, age 93, went to be with her Savior in her forever home on Monday, March 3, 2025. Mary Lou was born on December 14, 1931 in Eufaula, Oklahoma to William and Hazel (Huntington) Plummer.  She worked for the American Heart Association and was active in her church for decades.

Mary...

Janet (Schroeder) Davis

Janet (Schroeder) Davis

Mar 3, 2025

Janet Lee (Schroeder) Davis  gained her angel wings on Monday, March 3rd, 2025, peacefully at her home. She was born on October 27th, 1952, in Goessel, Kansas to parents Howard Wayne and Delia Bernice  (Huxman) Schroeder.  She was joined by her brothers Stanley (Stan) and Terry Schroeder.  Janet graduated from Newton (KS) High School in 1970 and...

Lamoine L. Wiebe

Lamoine L. Wiebe

Mar 1, 2025

Lamoine "Roy" L. Wiebe, 57, of Hutchinson Kansas, departed to be face-to-face with his Lord on Saturday, March 1st, 2025. Lamoine was born August 28, 1967, in Halstead, Kansas.

Lamoine was a Journeyman Electrician and handyman.

Lamoine is survived by his three children Ashley, Brittany (husband Gary), Courtney and...

Charles " C J " Lene, Jr.

Charles " C J " Lene, Jr.

Feb 27, 2025

Charles D. Lene Jr., also known as "CJ," age 35, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away on February 27, 2025. Born on December 12, 1989, to Chuck and Mindy Lene in Wichita, CJ was a loving son, brother, and uncle. He will be deeply missed by his family, including his sisters Kristi, Amber, and Amie, and his nieces...

Gloria (Lund) Nailor

Gloria (Lund) Nailor

Feb 22, 2025

Gloria Ann Nailor (nee Lund) (1928-2025) died peacefully in her sleep in Sedgwick, Kansas, on February 22nd, 2025, little more than a month short of her 97th birthday. A life-long card player, she was still winning at cards in the last week before her death!

Gloria was born in 1928 in Laurens, Iowa,...

Tammy (Martin) Lanning

Tammy (Martin) Lanning

Feb 21, 2025

Tammy Renee Lanning, 62, of Abbyville, Kansas, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025.  She was raised in Severy, Kansas where she attended Howard West Elk Jr and Sr High.  On February 17, 1995, she married the love of her life, Bobby Lanning.  Tammy loved to crochet, do crafts, watch Disney movies and enjoy family time.

She...

Nancy (Malcom) Pickert

Nancy (Malcom) Pickert

Feb 21, 2025

Nancy Pickert, age 72, passed away with family at her side Friday, February 21, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita.  She was born January 11, 1953, to Clyde Alfred and Edna Mae Malcom.  Nancy was a loving daughter, sister, mother, friend, grandmother and great-grandmother.  Nancy graduated from Heights High School in 1971 and married Lewis Thomas...