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Harold "Tiny / Gene" Molter

Harold "Tiny / Gene" Molter

Jul 25, 2014

LIBERAL Harold "Tiny/Gene" Molter, passed from this life on Friday, July 25, 2014 at the age of 83. He is survived by his wife Jackie (Sharshel) of the home, son Edward Parks, grandchildren Kristen, Matthew and Tyler and great grandson Lexton, all of Liberal, Kansas; daughter-in-law Mary Parks of Ulysses, Kansas; sister Ilah Baty and brother Earnest Graves of Wichita...

Mary (Gerleman) Denney

Mary (Gerleman) Denney

Jul 22, 2014

WICHITA Denney, Mary Elizabeth (Gerleman), 95, passed away, Tuesday, July 22, 2014. She was born in Olpe, Kansas to Joseph P. Gerleman and Ida (Holne) Gerleman. She married Gerald Cecil Denney. Mary loved her family and working at Wesley Hospital as a Pediatric Nurse. She was a member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church. Mary is survived by her sons...

Cletis Stewart

Cletis Stewart

Jul 18, 2014

VALLEY CENTER Cletis E. Stewart,, 90, passed away, Friday, July 18, 2014. He was born in Salina, Kansas on August 5, 1923. He was a World War II veteran of three years, spending 19 months in the European theater. He spent 195 consecutive days on front line duty. On August 31, 1947 in Hutchinson, Kansas he married Vesta Lee Carter....

Beverly Boshears

Beverly Boshears

Jul 17, 2014

HUTCHINSON Beverly J. Boshears, 71, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2014 at Hospice House in Hutchinson. She was born July 30, 1942 in Bentonville, Arkansas to Albert and Essye (Wagner) Boshears. She was a lifetime Hutchinson resident, attended Hutchinson schools and worked at D.C.I. She was a member of Harmony Baptist Church. On November 8, 1958, she married Manuel Curiel,...

Donald E. Mccain

Donald E. Mccain

Jul 16, 2014

NEWTON Donald Edward McCain, , 76, passed away, Wednesday, July 16, 2014. He was born in Medicine Lodge, Kansas to Arlo Clarence McCain and Marie (Hart) McCain. He was a U. S. Air Force and Korean Conflict Veteran. Don enjoyed many things, he worked as a truck driver, computer programmer and analysis, time share and H.R. Block tax preparer to...

Joanne (Smith) Davis

Joanne (Smith) Davis

Jul 13, 2014

Joanne Delone Davis went to the Lord on July 13, 2014. She was born in Arkansas City, Kansas to Vernon and Francis (Stevenson) Smith. Joanne was married to Clarence Davis for 64 years and raised 3 children. She was a devoted Christian, member of Presbyterian Women, Bethel Presbyterian, EHU, and Stevenson Ministry. Little Jo had a contagious smile and faith,...

Marjory L. Nelson

Marjory L. Nelson

Jul 12, 2014

VALLEY CENTER Nelson, Marjory Lena (Darling) Downe, 92, went through the gates of heaven on a moon-lit night to join her family reunion on, Saturday, July 12, 2014. She was a loved child, wife, mother, grandmother, great and great-great grandmother. She was born March 2, 1922 in New York to Frank E. Darling and Ida Mae (Klock) Darling. She is...

Ina Lou (Gilliam) Lamendola

Ina Lou (Gilliam) Lamendola

Jul 7, 2014

WICHITA Ina Lou (Gilliam) LaMendola, 80, passed away, Monday, July 7, 2014. She was born in rural Miller County, Missouri to Odle Clifton Gilliam and Lula Mae (Keeth) Gilliam. She was a graduate of East High School, Kansas City, Missouri. Ina loved having her day care, but especially loved being Mom and Mema. She is survived by her children Anthony...

Alice (Vantuyl) Mcnolty

Alice (Vantuyl) Mcnolty

Jul 3, 2014

NEWTON Alice Larene (Vantuyl) McNolty, 73, retired K.G.E. customer service employee, passed away, Thursday, July 3, 2014. She was born in Emporia, Kansas to Harold Vantuyl and Irene (Stamback) Vantuyl, who preceded her in death. Alice was a graduate of Emporia High School. She then went on to attend Emporia State University and Wichita State University. In 1978 she married...

Diane L. Bellew

Diane L. Bellew

Jun 26, 2014

WICHITA Diane Lynn Bellew, 55, Medical Assistant Ward Clerk and 1977 West High graduate, passed away, Thursday, June 26, 2014. She was born in Wichita, Kansas to J. Keith Bellew and Wanda (Tickel) Bellew, who survive her. She is also survived by her sister Cheryl Bellew and husband Eddie Jardine of Wichita; uncles and aunts, Kenny and Ramona Bellew of...

Richard D. Davis

Richard D. Davis

Jun 21, 2014

PARK CITY, KANSAS Richard Dean Davis, 76, retired U.S. Sr MSgt Air Force Flight Traffic Control and Air National Guard, passed away, Saturday, June 21, 2014. He was born in Arkansas City, Kansas to Floyd Davis and Lula Marqarete (Cronk) Davis. He was a graduate of East High School, Wichita, Kansas. He also attended and received degrees from Butler County...

Billy E. Swingle

Billy E. Swingle

Jun 20, 2014

VALLEY CENTER Billy Eugene Swingle, 72, retired Boeing Purchasing Manager, passed away, Friday, June 20, 2014. He was born in Kingman, Kansas to Maurice Alden Swingle and Eva LaVonne (Simoson) Swingle. He was a graduate of Wichita State University. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran. Billy is survived by his wife Linda Swingle; sons, Bryce Swingle and Kyle (Allison) Swingle;...

Emmett Lee Taylor

Emmett Lee Taylor

Jun 19, 2014

Emmett Lee Taylor, 82, passed away on the 19th, June, 2014 at his home in rural Sedgwick, Kansas. He was born in Halstead Kansas to Francis Henry Taylor and Anna Marie Taylor. Emmett spent the majority of his youth growing up in rural Harvey County working on the family farm in Sedgwick Kansas. Emmett married Gertrude Lenore Fleming in 1952...

Christina (Joiner) Gresham

Christina (Joiner) Gresham

Jun 16, 2014

WICHITA Christina Louise (Joiner) Gresham, 67, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2014. Graveside Service 1:00 p.m., Monday, June 23 at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Services have been transferred into the care of Cochran Mortuary. Condolences may be left for the family at www.cochranmortuary.com

Frances (Haner) Knowles

Frances (Haner) Knowles

Jun 15, 2014

WICHITA Frances J. Knowles went home to be with the Lord June 15, 2014. Born July 11, 1920, in Nevada, Mo., to Jasper and Mamie Haner. Frances gave her heart and life to Jesus Christ when she was a young adult at Bethany Nazarene Church in Hutchinson, Kan. She and husband Elmer Knowles owned and operated Elmer's Camper Sales in...

Jeffery F. Biles

Jeffery F. Biles

Jun 14, 2014

WICHITA Jeffery Forrest Biles, 68, loving husband, father, former US Army Ranger, avid motorcyclist, reader and breeder of love birds and cockatiels, passed away, Saturday, June 14, 2014. He was born in El Dorado, Kansas to Ralph F. Biles and Bessie (Harper) Biles. Jeff is survived by his wife of almost 48 years, Bonnie; his sons Mike (Cheryl) Biles of...

Alwina (Benkula) White

Alwina (Benkula) White

Jun 13, 2014

WICHITA Alwina E. (Benkula) White, 92, beloved mother, grandmother and sister, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, June 13, 2014. She was born in Newton, Kansas to Fred Benkula and Marie (Epp) Benkula. She loved her family and home. She is survived by her children, John Goertz of Kansas City, Delbert (Marilyn) Goertz of Wichita, Donald (Sheri)...

Lesly (Haynes) Mcginley

Lesly (Haynes) Mcginley

Jun 12, 2014

WICHITA Lesly Ann (Haynes) McGinley, 79, passed away, Thursday, June 12, 2014. She was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania to Rexford Isaac Haynes and Elda Rae (Thompson) Haynes. They preceded her in death as well as her elder siblings Marion, Robert and Carl, her husband Lloyd McGinley and her son-in-law Christopher DeVore. She was a graduate of East High School, Wichita,...

Orvan W. Baxter

Orvan W. Baxter

Jun 11, 2014

SEDGWICK Orvan William Baxter,, 85, retired Farmer and retired Bentley Sand Company employee, passed away, Wednesday, June 11, 2014. He was born in rural Valley Center, Kansas to John William Baxter and Lola Pearl (Wilson) Baxter. He was a graduate of Bentley High School. Orvan served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War Era. He is survived by his...

Aimee (Urban) Sturm

Aimee (Urban) Sturm

Jun 10, 2014

WICHITA Aimee Renee Sturm,, 34, beloved mom, daughter, sister, granddaughter and friend, passed away, Tuesday, June 10, 2014. She was born in Salina, Kansas. Aimee had a very artistic side, she loved playing the guitar, drawing and modeling. She was very passionate about her children and loved each one of them dearly. She was a caring and...