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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
J. Michael "Mike" Dochow
Jun 10, 2014
NEWTON James Michael "Mike" Dochow,, 59, OTR Truck Driver, passed away, Tuesday, June 10, 2014. Mike was born in Eureka, Kansas to James and Darlene Dochow. He excelled in football, track, wrestling and was a 1973 graduate of Valley Center High School. After graduation he joined the Marine Corps serving two years. After service he attended Wichita State University. He...
Rusty D. Cross
Jun 8, 2014
HARDTNER Rusty Dean Cross, 53, passed away, Sunday, June 8, 2014 at Harry Hynes Hospice, Wichita, Kansas. He was born in Hutchinson, Kansas to Richard and June Cross, who survive him. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters, Tracy Cross of Pasadena, California, Johnny (Laura) Cross of Eagle, Colorado, Candis Cross of Kansas City, Kansas and Hollie...
