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Carol (Finkbiner) Dauksch

Carol (Finkbiner) Dauksch

Feb 21, 2014

WICHITA Carol Mae (Finkbiner) Dauksch, 73, retired U.S.D. 259 Cook, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2014. She was born in Clifton, Kansas to Elmer Finkbiner, Sr. and Margaret (Long) Finkbiner. In Clifton, Kansas, on May 15, 1971, she married the love of her life Frank C. Dauksch. She worked as a key puncher at Southwestern Bell,...

Raymond C. Reeb

Raymond C. Reeb

Feb 19, 2014

WICHITA, KS Raymond Charles Reeb, 88, Mobil Oil Refinery Operator for 36 years in East St. Louis, Illinois and Augusta, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2014. He was born in Belleville, Illinois to John and Amelia (Grau) Reeb. He was a U.S. Army and World War II Veteran. He is survived by his children Richard (Christine) Reeb of...

Kenneth R. Westerfield

Kenneth R. Westerfield

Feb 11, 2014

Valley Center, KS / Waldorf, MD Westerfield, Kenneth Ray, 60, Boeing Aircraft purchasing agent, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2014. Ken brought a smile everywhere he went and will be greatly missed. He was a beloved husband, father, grandpa and friend. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; son Tanner (Kelly) Westerfield and two grandchildren Ryan and Victoria; son...

M. Maxwell Bazil

M. Maxwell Bazil

Feb 11, 2014

WICHITA, KS Bazil, M. Maxwell, 96, retired Coleman Company Tool Maker, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2014. He was born in rural Burlington, Kansas to Frank D. Bazil and Ruth McKinley (James) Bazil. Max was a Master Tool maker for 38 years. He is survived by his children, Judy (Jerry) Decker of Park City, Jerry (Coleen) Bazil of Mansfield,...

Lynn B. Decker

Lynn B. Decker

Feb 11, 2014

WICHITA, KS Decker, Lynn Boyd, 56, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2014. He is survived by his brothers Stephen Decker of Wellsville, Ks, Warren Decker of Manassass, VA, Timothy Decker of Wichita; sisters Carole Decker of Taos, NM and Sherry Decker of Dallas, TX; aunt Valeda Krehbiel of Moundridge, KS; nephews and nieces, Toby Decker, Morgan Decker, Jacob Decker,...

James R. Grandfield

James R. Grandfield

Feb 8, 2014

WICHITA, KS Grandfield, James R., 84, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2014. He was born June 28, 1929 in Wichita, Kansas to Fred and Alberta Grandfield. Following his lifelong passion for flying, he served his working life in the aircraft industry, retiring from Cessna as an Avionics Engineer in 1997. James is preceded in death by his parents and...

Rodney E. Allan

Rodney E. Allan

Feb 7, 2014

INMAN, KS Allan, Rodney Earl, 72, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2014. He was born in Melvern, Kansas to Earl C. Allan and Winnifred (Athens) Allan. The family moved to the Hutchinson area where he attended Buhler High School. On May 31, 1960, Rod married Samantha J. Entz, who preceded him in death. To this union were three children,...

Kimberly Dawn Roeder

Kimberly Dawn Roeder

Feb 6, 2014

HUTCHINSON, KS Roeder, Kimberly Dawn, 45, beloved daughter and sister, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2014. She is survived by her parents John F. Sr. and Alice M. Roeder of Hutchinson; sister Tonia L. Roeder and fiancé Rob Ruhnke of Hutchinson; brothers John F. Jr. and Yvonne Roeder of Haven; Kevin and Cindy Roeder of Clearwater and Robert and Stephanie...

Kimberly Dawn Roeder

Kimberly Dawn Roeder

Feb 6, 2014

HUTCHINSON, KS Roeder, Kimberly Dawn, 45, beloved daughter and sister, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2014. She is survived by her parents John F. Sr. and Alice M. Roeder of Hutchinson; sister Tonia L. Roeder and fiancé Rob Ruhnke of Hutchinson; brothers John F. Jr. and Yvonne Roeder of Haven, Kevin and Cindy Roeder of Clearwater, Robert and Stephanie Roeder...

Douglas Goddard

Douglas Goddard

Feb 4, 2014

PARK CITY, KS Goddard, Douglas Boyd "PaPa Doug", 57, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 4, 2014. He was born in Anthony, Kansas to Lloyd D. Goddard and Dorothy (Melbuer) Goddard. Doug was a retired business owner. He enjoyed and loved his family. He is survived by his mother Dorothy Goddard of Wichita; wife Betty Goddard...

Barbara (Bales) Morris

Barbara (Bales) Morris

Feb 4, 2014

WICHITA, KS Morris, Barbara Anne (Bales), 71, retired Gilbert Central Office Manager, beloved mom and grandma, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2014. She was born in Wichita, Kansas to James Ira Bales, Sr. and Mary Alice (Young) Bales. After graduation, she served in the U.S. Army. She is survived by her children Maura (James) Fair, Michael (Denise) Morris, and Myron...

John O. Colaw, Jr.

John O. Colaw, Jr.

Jan 30, 2014

WICHITA, KS Colaw, John Orval Jr., 83, Entrepreneur and tavern owner, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2014. He was born in Rest, Kansas to John Colaw, Sr. and Frances (Kennison) Colaw. He was a graduate of North High School. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a Korean War Veteran. Life Celebration Service will be held 3:30 p.m., Saturday,...

Clyde R. Taylor

Clyde R. Taylor

Jan 30, 2014

WICHITA, KS Taylor, Clyde Raymond, 84, retired Controlaire / Taylor heating and cooling, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2014. He was born in Strang, Oklahoma to Claude Taylor and Clara B. (Hardesty) Taylor. He was a graduate of Stella, Missouri High School and received his Associate Degree at Wichita State University. Clyde is survived by his wife Jane Taylor; sons...

Rebecca (Shaffer) Beasley

Rebecca (Shaffer) Beasley

Jan 29, 2014

HALSTEAD, KS Beasley, Rebecca Lynn (Shaffer), 55, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2014. She was born in Paducah, Kentucky to Cleatis Edward Shaffer and Mary Ellen (Pate) Shaffer. She graduated from Paducah High School. Rebecca was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army reserves. She is survived by her fiancé Brian Shy; children, Jordan Kinsey of Newark, Delaware, Maranda Ezell of...

Debra (Hurt) Kallenberger

Debra (Hurt) Kallenberger

Jan 23, 2014

KECHI, KS Kallenberger, Debra Ann (Hurt), 60, beloved wife, mom, grandma and sister, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2014. She was born in Pittsburg, Kansas to Earl O. Hurt and Wanita (Beasley) Hurt. She was a graduate of Pittsburg High School. She is survived by her husband Larry Kallenberger of the home; son Michael Kallenberger and wife Kelly; daughter Lora...

Kenneth "Kenny" Builta

Kenneth "Kenny" Builta

Jan 21, 2014

POTWIN, KS Builta, Kenneth Noel "Kenny", 54, Haw Ranch Feedlot Feed Manager passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2014. He was born in Wellington, Kansas to George G. Builta and Claudean (Richards) Builta. He was a 1978 graduate of Valley Center High School. Kenny was a lifelong KU fan, loved watching his grandchildren play sports and dedicated to his family. He...

Margaret (Classey) Potter

Margaret (Classey) Potter

Jan 20, 2014

SEDGWICK, KS Potter, Margaret (Classey), 67, passed away on January 20, 2014 in a local hospital. Margaret was a retired Executive Assistant. She was preceded in death by her parents Edna May Ryland Classey, Lt. Commander William Albert John Classey of the Royal Navy and her brother-in-law Austin Chater. Margaret is survived by her husband Glen Richard "Dick" Potter. His...

Paul Laubach

Paul Laubach

Jan 18, 2014

FALL RIVER, KS Laubach, Paul Mack, 58, machinist, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2014. He was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Glenn Ray Laubach and Jacquelyn Ruth (Smith) Laubach. He served in the United States Marine Corps. Paul is survived by his sister Jame Karst of Valley Center, brothers John Laubach of Loveland, Colorado and Jason Ingram of North...

Tamara (Hahn) Roberts

Tamara (Hahn) Roberts

Jan 16, 2014

WICHITA, KS Roberts, Tammy Jo (Hahn), 44, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2014. She graduated from Northwest High School, Wichita, Kansas in May, 1988 and went on to graduate from Pittsburgh State University, Pittsburgh, Kansas in May, 1992 with a degree in Accounting. In February, 1993, she moved to Greensboro, NC with her husband Mike Brockel. She was employed at...

Delores 'Annie' (Rutschman) Hiebert

Delores 'Annie' (Rutschman) Hiebert

Jan 13, 2014

NEWTON, KS formerly of Towanda Hiebert, Delores 'Annie' (Rutschman), 81, beloved mom and grandma, passed away Monday, January 13, 2014 in Newton, Kansas. She was born in Newton, Kansas to Waldo D. Rutschman and Vera Pearl (Stuart) Rutschman. She was a 1950 graduate of Whitewater High School. On March 31, 1950, she married Dean Carl Hiebert at the Federated Church...