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Connie (Baker) Troyer
Jul 24, 2013
VALLEY CENTER, KS Troyer, Connie Jo (Baker), 49, Hunts Landing Real Estate office manager, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2013. She was a Valley Center High School 1981 grraduate. Connie was the soul of the family. She is survived by her husband James; children, Jennifer Sellin of Wichita, Jimmy Harris III...
Robert H. Scott
Jul 17, 2013
PARK CITY, KS Scott, Robert Henderson, 64, retired M Brunger Truck Driver, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2013. He was born in Harrison, Arkansas to Robert R. Scott and Matty Belle (Shakleford) Scott. He served in the United States Navy. He is survived by his wife Judy D. Scott; children, Christina (Bashar) Dabbour of Wichita, Curtis (Tina) Scott of Wichita,...
Paul R. Billings
Jul 16, 2013
WICHITA, KS Billings, Paul Ray, 81, retired Cessna Aircraft and Cinch Manufacturing Toolmaker and Machinist, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2013. He was born in Pitcher, Oklahoma to Frank H. Billings and Pauline (Treywick) Billings. He graduated from Miami High School, Miami, Oklahoma. He married Alma Roland on August 17, 1953. He is survived by his wife Alma Billings of...
Randy D. Weber
Jul 15, 2013
WICHITA, KS Weber, Randy D., 55, former teacher, passed away Monday, July 15, 2013. He was a 1975 graduate of Valley Center High School. Randy went on to get his Teaching degree from Wichita State University. He loved the outdoors, fishing, OU sports, singing and helping others. He also loved his church and was a member of the St. John's...
Robert "Bob" Burt, Jr.
Jul 14, 2013
VALLEY CENTER, KS Burt, Robert George Jr. "Bob", 53, former PMC Heating and Air, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2013. He was born in Mexico, Missouri to Robert Burt, Sr. and M. Corrine (Travis) Burt. He graduated from Valley Center High School with the Class of 1977. He is survived by his daughter, Robin Wiewel of Valley Center; son, Justin...
Marilyn Orem - Deweese
Jul 11, 2013
WICHITA, KS Marilyn Joann (DeFoor) Orem-DeWeese, 50, former RN, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away Thursday, July 11, 2013. She is survived by her husband David DeWeese; daughters, Shaunda Sanderson of Reno, Nevada, Andrea (Jeremy) Baker of Maize, Kansas and Brandy Hall of Wichita; grandchildren, Gabriel Sanderson, Estaban Resa, Makyenzie Resa, Aidan White, Luke Baker, Nathan Baker,...
Raymond Berning
Jul 9, 2013
WICHITA, KS Berning, Raymond Bernard, 83, retired Don Hattan and Joe Self mechanic, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2013. He was born in Marienthal, Kansas to Ludwig Berning and Anna "Emma" (Bieker) Berning. He served in the United States Army and was a Veteran of the Korean War Era. He is survived by his children, Randy (Abby) Berning of...
Joel Gunnels, Iii
Jul 8, 2013
WICHITA, KS Gunnels, Joel Orin III, 74, Foley Newsome Oil Company, Inc. general manager, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2013. He was born in Colby, Kansas to Joel O. Gunnels II and Della (Patterson) Gunnels. He was a private Pilot, avid animal lover, and he loved working on muscle cars. He is survived by his daughters, Gretchen Brown of...
Jerry Safarik
Jul 8, 2013
WICHITA, KS Safarik, Jerry Joseph, 92, Safarik Tool Co. owner, retired Boeing, Cessna and Beech Aircraft machinist tool maker, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2013. He was born in Ramona, Kansas to Vincent J. Safarik, Jr. and Cecilia (Sipula) Safarik. He was an Air Force and World War II Veteran. He married Edna Marie (Thimesch) Safarik, who precedes him....
Dora Bowers
Jul 5, 2013
Baker Funeral Home - Peabody STERLING - Dora Louise Bowers, 62, passed away on July 5, 2013 in Sterling, Kansas. She was born on October 30, 1950, to William Raymond Baker and Ellen Jane Reynolds in Moline, Illinois. She is survived by her children Jim Edward Stephenson Jr. of Rock Island, Ill., Mary Ellen Nusbaum of Burlington, Iowa, Lisa Mae...
Michael Joe Rogers
Jul 3, 2013
INMAN, KS Rogers, Michael Joe, 56, Agco employee, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2013. He was a graduate of Heights High School, Wichita, Kansas. Mike was an avid deer hunter and turkey hunter. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Rogers; children, Crystal (Brent) Smith of Inman and Brandy (Josh) Noone of Park City; grandchildren Savannah Smith, Cheyenne Smith,...
Richard Inkelaar
Jul 3, 2013
WICHITA, KS Inkelaar, Richard Ray, 54, FTM maintenance, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2013. He was born in Wichita, Kansas to Leo Thomas Inkelaar and Edna Jane (Riggs) Inkelaar. He served in the United States Army. He is survived by his wife, Tyra Gleeson; daughter, Amber Gleeson-West (Kevin); grandchildren, Miangel West, Carla West, Kevin West, Lily West and Piper...
Stanley E. Wiechman
Jun 29, 2013
SEDGWICK, KS Wiechman, Stanley Ervin, 59, was born in Enid, Oklahoma. He died very early Saturday morning at his home, June 29, 2013. He was a Valley Center High School graduate with the Class of 1972, then attended Wichita State University. Stan was united in marriage to Beth Barritt on November 23, 1973 at St. Andrews Lutheran...
Lawrence Rivers, Ii
Jun 17, 2013
WICHITA, KS Lawrence "Dub" William Rivers, II, born on May 26, 1939, husband of Mary Lou Rivers of Wichita, Kansas, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2013 after a prolonged battle with cancer and kidney failure. Visitation 5-7 pm, Rosary 7 pm, Friday, June 21 at Baker Funeral Home, 100 S. Cedar, Valley Center. Mass Service will be at 10:00...
Gail "Bill" Dunn
Jun 16, 2013
VALLEY CENTER, KS Gail William "Bill" Dunn, 96, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 16, 2013. He was born in Marion, Kansas to Clyde William Dunn and Fern (Pollitt) Dunn. He met the love of his life, Arlene Lucille Davison and they were married August 10, 1940. He was a U. S. Air Force and World War II Veteran. He...
Elwood Lawrence
Jun 14, 2013
VALLEY CENTER, KS Lawrence, Elwood Ellis, 83, retired Building Contractor, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2013. He was born in Nashville, Kansas to John Henry Lawrence and Greeta B. (Schiff) Lawrence. He is survived by his wife, Bernita; daughters, Carla Anderson of Wichita, Debbie (Doug) Hullman of Klamath Falls, Oregon, Lisa Lawrence of Wichita; grandchildren, Megan Anderson, Kaitlyn Anderson,...
Donna (Litchfield) Roush
Jun 12, 2013
WICHITA, KS Donna Frances (Litchfield) Roush, 77, retired Intrust Bank customer service rep, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2013. She is survived by her daughters, Ronda Roush-Parker (Shari Parker) of Spring, TX and Regina (Michael) Teer; grandchildren, Jeremiah Nunnally, Nathaniel Mendez, Christopher (Keri) Parker, Ryan Mumma and Jami Mumma; great grandson Christopher Parker, Jr. Services 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 15,...
Irma (Buysse) Mcginthy
Jun 10, 2013
VALLEY CENTER, KS Irma Clementine (Buysse) McGinthy, 91, beloved mother, grandma, sister, aunt and friend, passed away Monday, June 10, 2013. She was born in Gent, Belgium to Clemens F. Buysse and Magdalena (Schelstraete) Buysse. She is survived by her children, Tom P. Jr. McGinthy and his wife Linda, Leon McGinthy and his wife Sharon, and Suzanna Callaway and her...
Norman Keith Trevolt, Sr.
Jun 7, 2013
Norman Keith Trevolt, sr. Andover, Kansas – Norman Keith Trevolt, Sr., 83, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 7, 2013. He was born to Claude Trevolt and Ethel Mae (Oman) Trevolt on May 8, 1930, in Kansas City, Kansas. He grew up and spent almost his entire life in Kansas City, Kansas. He...
Kenneth Branson
May 30, 2013
VALLEY CENTER, KS Kenneth Ray Branson, 53, beloved husband, dad, brother, uncle and friend, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2013. He was born in Beloit, Kansas to Dale Anderson Branson and Inez Gertrude (Breakey) Branson. He was a graduate of Valley Center High School with the Class of 1979. He was honored to serve in the U. S. Air Force....
