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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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Sherrie (Rye) Helt
Jan 12, 2014
WICHITA, KS Helt, Sherrie Denise, 49, beloved daughter and mom, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2014. She is survived by her daughter Jessica Rye of Valley Center; son Travis Helt of Los Angeles, CA; father Frank Rye of Wichita; mother Patricia (Ken) Novinski of CA; other family and friends. She is preceded in death by her brother Lonnie Rye. Private...
Manuel V. Robles
Jan 12, 2014
WICHITA, KS Robles, Manuel Valentine, 69, retired Joe Self Auto Tech, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2014. He was born in Garden City, Kansas to John Acosta Robles and Guadalupe (Alcaras) Robles. He was a 1962 graduate of East High School. On April 22, 1967 he married the love of his life, Maria Elia Robles who survives him. He is...
Voney 'Faye' (Dennison) Shelley
Jan 11, 2014
WICHITA, KS Shelley, Voney Faye (Dennison), 88, retired bookkeeper passed away Saturday, January 11, 2014. Services will be held 10 a.m., Thursday, January 16, at Kechi Township Cemetery, 6523 N. Hillside, Wichita. She was born in Wichita, Kansas, to Volney and Fannie Elizabeth (Barnes) Dennison. She is survived by her children, Michael (Jan) Shelley of Howard, Ks, Cheryl (John) Berry...
Glen L. Miracle
Jan 9, 2014
WICHITA, KS Miracle, Glen Leroy, 83, retired Tool and Dye Maker, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2014. Graveside Services will be held 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 13, at Kechi Township Cemetery, 6523 N. Hillside, Wichita, followed by a dinner for close friends and family at the home of Mark and Earlene. He was born in Grandfield, Oklahoma to Carlie and...
Tammy (Peaslee) Cope
Jan 9, 2014
WICHITA, KS Cope, Tammy Sue (Peaslee), 51, beloved mom, grandma and sister, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2014. She is survived by her children, Melissa (Belven) Martin, Kendra Cope, and Quentin Cope; grandchildren, Cheyanne Walker, Kiara Walker, Hayden Walker, Brenden Walker, Jada Sands, Avery Bryant, Brianna Willis and Julie Cope; mother Susan Edens; sister Cindy Hizer; brothers Frank Peaslee and...
Doris (Hermes) Downs
Jan 8, 2014
WICHITA, KS Downs, Doris Renaté (Hermes), 68, homemaker, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2014. She was born in Rerik, Germany to Hienrich Hermes and Liselotte (Zeuch) Hermes. She is survived by her stepsons, Todd Downs of Wichita, Chad Downs of Bowie, MD and Troy (Amanda) Downs of Wichita; grandchildren, Ashton Downs, Brenden Downs, Tayden Downs and Kamden Downs; brother Horst...
