H. Clay Patterson
Oct 17, 2013
PARK CITY, KS Patterson, H. Clay, 57, Oronthologist, Park Ranger and former Leekers Floral driver, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2013. He was born in Rogersville, Missouri, to John Jacob Patterson and Cecilia Mona (Ellis) Patterson. Clay loved the outdoors with great care and preservation by serving as a Park Ranger at the Grand Canyon and the Flint Hills Tallgrass...
Shirley (Bullock) Haas
Oct 15, 2013
VALLEY CENTER, KS Haas, Shirley Luann (Bullock), 76, retired Wesley Nurse Service Coordinator, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. She was born in Herrington, Kansas to James L. Bullock and Clara (Sinclair) Bullock. She was a graduate of Humbolt High School Class of 1954, Humbolt, Kansas. She is survived by her husband Oren "Big O" Haas; children, Luann (Bill)...
Margaret (Symington) Spiker
Oct 13, 2013
WICHITA, KS Spiker, Margaret Belle (Symington), 93, retired Music and Piano Teacher, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2013. She was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada to Charles Dennis Symington and Belle Randall (Jackson) Symington. At the age of 4 the family moved to Somerville, Massachusetts. She graduated from Somerville High School and received her Bachelor of Music Degree with emphasis...
Jerry W. Stepp
Oct 12, 2013
WICHITA, KS Stepp, Jerry Wayne, 50, former Construction Roofer, beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2013. He is survived by his parents Ruth and Earl Kiger of Wichita; brothers Larry Stepp of Wichita, Gary Kiger of Wichita; sisters Kerry Vega of Valley Center, Sherry Linot of Lamesa, TX; nephews, Andrew Schauf of Sedgwick,...
James M. Schuessler
Oct 11, 2013
WICHITA, KS (most of his lifetime in the Valley Center area) James Martin Schuessler,, 84, retired KG&E Assistant Purchasing Agent, passed away Friday, October 11, 2013. He was born in Newton, Kansas to Egbert R. and Inez (Hanna) Schuessler. He was a U.S. Army and Korean War Veteran. On June 3, 1950 Jim married the love of his life, Donna...
James L. Sparks
Oct 8, 2013
PARK CITY, KS Sparks, James Lee, 72, retired George Myers Mechanic and Road Construction, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2013. He was born in Las Vegas, Nevada to Paul Sparks and Opal Eugean (Good) Sparks. He is survived by his children, James (Wanda) Sparks of Valley Center, Vickie Smith of Sabetha, Sandy (Richard) Mann of Wichita, Tim Sparks of Sabetha,...
Kenneth "Kenny" E. Smith
Oct 6, 2013
Kenny was born April 2, 1934 in Maysville Arkansas to Lottie Bell and Thomas Jefferson (TJ) Smith. In 1941, the family moved to Tucson, AZ as Kenny had a breathing problem and needed a dry climate. In his early teens, Kenny became interested in the guitar. Soon it became obvious he had a natural talent for music and went on...
James P. Wade, Jr.
Oct 1, 2013
HALSTEAD, KS Wade, James P. Jr., 70, retired Electrician and Contractor, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2013. He was born in Macon, Georgia to James P. Wade, Sr. and Margaret (Bragg) Wade. He was a U.S. Army and Vietnam War Veteran. He is survived by his children, James Wade III of South Carolina and Terry Wade of Halstead; five grandchildren,...
Irene (Lower) Mosher
Oct 1, 2013
REEDS SPRING, MO Mosher, Irene Faye (Lower), 85, beloved grandmother and sister, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2013. She was born in Wichita, Kansas to Henry B. Lower and Mable (Crocker) Lower. She was a graduate of North High School in Wichita, Kansas. She worked for 31 years at Silver Dollar City as a Pottery Sales Clerk before retiring to...
Vicky (Taylor) Hambek
Sep 25, 2013
SEDGWICK, KS Hambek, Vicky Kay (Taylor), 59, former State of Kansas Home Health Care employee, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2013. She was born in Wichita, Kansas to Emmett L. Taylor and Gertrude (Fleming) Taylor. She was a graduate of Circle High School, Towanda, Kansas. Vicky is survived by Mark (Jeselle) Hambek of Tustin, California, Sarah (Matthew) Covell of Newton,...
James C. Evans
Sep 23, 2013
PARK CITY, KS Evans, James Clinton, 82, retired Western Union Lineman, passed away Monday, September 23, 2013. He was born in Glenwood, Missouri to William Clinton Evans and Cora Elizabeth (Leedom) Evans. He was a graduate of Glenwood High School. James was a U.S. Army and Korean War Veteran. He is survived by his children, Greg (Connie) Evans of Park...
T. Jean (Iles) Moser
Sep 21, 2013
WICHITA, KS Moser, Thurma Jean (Iles), 80, beloved mom and homemaker, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2013. She was born in Mound Valley, Kansas to Herschel Thurman Iles and Gertrude (Atkinson) Iles. She is survived by her daughter Stephanie Moser of Valley Center and sister Sherry Brisco of Bixby, Oklahoma. She is preceded in death by her husband Don Moser...
Christina "Chrisy" (Carden) Birr
Sep 16, 2013
WICHITA, KS Birr, Christina Marie (Carden), 52, former Interior Designer and Pizza Hut Project Architect, passed away Monday, September 16, 2013. She graduated from Wichita Heights High School. Chrisy is survived by her husband Daniel Birr; son Christopher Birr; sister-in-law Julie Crawford; niece Kelsey Crawford all of Wichita; mother Joanne Tirrell, brother Scott Tirrell and grandmother Janet Ward all of...
Kathleen (Christiansen) Sinnott
Sep 13, 2013
WICHITA, KS Sinnott, Kathleen Elaine (Christiansen), 66, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away Friday, September 13, 2013. She was born in Wichita, Kansas to Leon E. Christiansen, Sr and Norma J. (Helt) Christiansen. She is survived by her husband Timothy Sinnott; daughter Tawnya Swanson; grandchildren Ryan Sinnott, Amanda Sinnott and Dustin Sinnott; brother Leon Christiansen, Jr....
Robert "Bob" Johnson
Sep 10, 2013
WICHITA, KS Johnson, Robert E. "Bob", 58, retired National-By-Products plant superintendent, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2013. He was born in Wichita, Kansas. He was raised in the Park City area and attended Wichita Heights High School. Bob is survived by his loving wife Connie; son Christopher (Jill) Johnson; grandchildren Madison Johnson and Ally Johnson; father Grant W. Johnson (Ruby...
James C. O'Rear
Sep 9, 2013
WICHITA, KS O'Rear, James Curtis, 74, retired telephone lineman, passed away Monday, September 9, 2013. He was born in Van, Texas to James P. O'Rear and Senie Etta (Bryant) O'Rear. He is survived by his sons Curtis O'Rear and wife Michelle, Douglas O'Rear and wife Debbi; grandchildren Tiffany, Summer, Eric and Jayson; other family and friends. No services. Memorials may...
Kathryn "Kathi" Tibbets
Sep 8, 2013
NEWTON, KS formerly of Wyoming Tibbets, Kathryn Lynn, 45, former Pamida Receiving Specialist, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2013. She was a 1986 graduate of Valley Center High School. After High School she attended Garden City Jr College. Kathi was loving, caring and the most giving person ever. She is leaving a multitude of friends and family, leaving many memories...
Geraldine "Jay" Morgan
Sep 8, 2013
PARK CITY, KS Morgan, Geraldine "Jay" (Pierce), 75, beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2013. She was born in Moriarty, New Mexico to John E. and Adele Pierce. She loved her family and worked in the family Dry Cleaning business. Jay is survived by her son Jim Morgan and wife Claudia of Wichita;...
Shirley (Lively) Bundren
Sep 6, 2013
LYONS, KS (formerly of Enid, Oklahoma) Bundren, Shirley NaDean (Lively), 63, beloved wife, mother and grandmother "Nanny", has gone to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, September 6, 2013. Shirley was born in Atlanta, Georgia to Marvin and Mayme Lively and later moved to Dallas, Texas where she grew up and was raised by her mother and step-father James...
Thomas J. Williams
Sep 4, 2013
KECHI, KS Williams, Thomas Joseph, 61, Brick Mason, beloved husband, dad, grandpa, brother, uncle and friend passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2013. He was born in Ottawa, Kansas to James L. Williams and Eunice Mary (Blunk) Williams. He graduated from Ottawa High School. He is survived by his wife Peggy Williams; daughters, Christine (Steve) Steele and Rhonda (Brandon) Magee, all...
