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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....
Michael D. Minerd
May 28, 2013
WICHITA, KS Minerd, Michael Donald, 63, U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran, Wichita City Police Officer and Master Electrician, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2013. He was born in Ottawa, Kansas to Donald E. Minerd and Margaret Ellen (Jarrell) Minerd. He is survived by his daughter Julie Minerd of Ann Arbor, MI; sister, Kathryn (Steve) Mertins of Valley Center; brothers Patrick Minerd...
Barbara (Hadley) Ranney
May 26, 2013
WICHITA, KS Ranney, Barbara Yvonne (Hadley), 71, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2013. She was born in Ashland, Kansas to Ivan Merril Hadley and Mable Maltby (Booth) Hadley. She is survived by her husband, Lynn Ranney; sons, Robin Ranney, Timothy Ranney and his wife Teresa; granddaughters, Heather Ranney and Megan Nece and her husband Nathan;...
Shannan Sargent
May 25, 2013
WICHITA, KS Sargent, Shannan Kay, 46, former Arby's Assistant Manager, daughter, sister, aunt and friend, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2013. She was born in Wichita, Kansas to Kenneth Shan Sargent and Darlene Elizabeth (Brungardt) Sargent. Shannan is survived by her stepdad Larry Hall; niece Heather Holman; brothers Kenneth Sargent and Richard Sargent. She is preceded in death by her...
Eddie Webber
May 24, 2013
MAIZE, KS Webber, Eddie Eugene, 69, joker, guitar player, amateur auctioneer, pilot, music maker and friend, passed away Friday, May 24, 2013. Eddie spent the last 35 years of his life married to his main squeeze, Jeannie Webber whom he would take on long motorcycle rides, camping trips, or simply have her sit next to him in the living room...
Bernita (Hanley) Tumlin
May 23, 2013
WICHITA, KS Tumlin, Bernita Gladys (Hanley), 86, retired Kansas Masonic Home employee, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2013. She was born in East Lynn, Missouri to Jack Francis Hanley and Mabel Emma Sophia (Freitag) Hanley. She is survived by her children, Dean (Terry) Coster, Marcia (Fred) Bogart, Michael (Linda) Coster, Terry Schrahl, Todd (Michelle) Schrahl and Tim (Joni) Schrahl; 16...
Alan Dawson
May 22, 2013
WICHITA, KS Dawson, Alan Kent, 58, retired Central Plains Steel Truck Driver, beloved brother, uncle and friend, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2013. He was born in Wichita, Kansas to Howard B. Dawson and Elzena Ruth (Sanders) Dawson. He is survived by his brothers, Howard (Marti) Dawson of Ocean Side, CA, Darrell "Duane" (Diann) Dawson of Park City, KS, Kevin...
Pauline (Snelson) Maupin
May 22, 2013
WICHITA, KS Maupin, Pauline (Snelson), 79, devoted employee of Carrington House Assisted Living, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2013. She was born in rural Carrollton, Arkansas to Wilburn and Anna Snelson. She is survived by her son, Butch (Debbie) Miller, and daughter, Bert (Joe) Bullington; grandchildren, Rachelle Fox, Turk Fox, Dathan Mullen, Dustin (Debra) Mullen, Tommy Mullen, Manna Miller; great...
