Daniel Sparkman
May 19, 2013
WICHITA, KS Sparkman, Daniel Dean, 49, construction roofer, beloved son, brother, nephew and cousin, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2013. Danny is survived by his companion, Gwen Whitlock; father Michael Sparkman, Sr., mother Marilyn Preston and stepdad Bill Gillette; brother, Michael Sparkman, Jr and Steven Sparkman; many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Graveside Service will be held 1:00 pm, Friday,...
Donald Learned
May 16, 2013
SEDGWICK, KS formerly of Maize Learned, Donald Robert, 92, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2013. He was born in rural Park Township, Maize, Kansas, to Robert Precley Learned and Ola Irena (VanHorn) Learned. He served in the U.S. Army as a Pilot in World War II. On December 24, 1941, he married Elizabeth Ruth Arrowsmith. Don worked as a salesman...
Floyd Thomas
May 15, 2013
NEWTON, KS Thomas, Floyd Allen, 69, retired BNSF Railroad Civil Engineer, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 surrounded by his family. He was born July 22, 1943 in Butler County, Kansas to George and Nettie (Puckett) Thomas. Floyd was the youngest of nine children. He and Barbara were married in Newton, Kansas, November 1964 and shared a wonderful...
Maryam "Maria" Spencer
May 13, 2013
WICHITA, KS Spencer, Maryam "Maria" D. (Mirza), 63, beloved wife and homemaker, passed away Monday, May 13, 2013. She was born September 17, 1949 in Tabriz, Iran to "Bubba" Younan D. and Khana (Danley) Mirza, who preceded her in death. She met and married the love of her life, Harold E. Spencer, who survives her. She is also survived by...
Ronald Kinney
May 12, 2013
NEWTON, KS Kinney, Ronald Dale, 71, Web Consultant and Advisor, beloved husband, dad, grandpa, brother and friend, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2013. He was born in New York City, New York to Raymond Kinney and Evelyn (Bowers) Kinney. February 18, 1966, he married Sheila (Moore) Kinney, who survives him. He is also survived by his children, David Kinney and...
Nellie L. Bonham
May 9, 2013
Memorial Service 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 18, 2013 at Baker Funeral Home Chapel, 100 S. Cedar, Valley Center. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Nellie Bonham Memorial Fund. Arrangements handled by Prairie Rose Funeral Home. Full obit may be viewed at www.prairierosefuneralhomes.com
James Delmer Blubaugh
May 6, 2013
BURRTON, KS Blubaugh, James Delmer, 95, passed away Monday, May 6, 2013. He was born in Hutchinson, Kansas to Earl Elmer Blubaugh and Clella Mabel (Smith) Blubaugh. In 1947, he was married to Juanita Fae Kincaid at the Pleasant Grove Church. He was a veteran of World War II, where he served as an Electrician Mate First Class aboard the...
Judith (Tearney) Bilyew
May 5, 2013
WICHITA, KS Bilyew, Judith Ann (Tearney), 72, beloved wife and mother, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2013. She was born in Wichita, Kansas to John Joseph Tearney and Lucille Bernadetta (Silvy) Tearney. She worked with the Red Cross Good Neighbor Nutrition. Judy is survived by her husband, Walter Bilyew; daughters, Valerie (Bill) of Wichita and Julie of Temecula, California; brother,...
Taylor B. Bolte
May 3, 2013
VALLEY CENTER, KS Bolte, Taylor Benjamin, 21, student, beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew and friend, passed away Friday, May 3, 2013. He was a graduate of Valley Center High School. He is survived by his parents, Ben and Leslie Bolte; brother, Connor Bolte and sister, Lillian Bolte, all of Valley Center; grandparents, Emerson Bolte of Salina and Betty Scott of...
Brian Badders
Apr 30, 2013
VALLEY CENTER, KS Badders, Brian Heath, 37, general contractor, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Ronda Badders; children, Grady Badders of Valley Center, William Badders and Gage Badders of Centennial, Colorado; mother, Linda Elliott Kaufman (Ron Kaufman) of Buhler; sister, Heather (Shane) Woods of Mt. Hope; in-laws, Larry and Anita Allen of Valley Center;...
Leon Christiansen
Apr 28, 2013
WICHITA, KS Christiansen, Leon Edward, 89, retired Boeing Aircraft Machinist, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2013. He was born in Wichita, Kansas to Fred Paul Christiansen and Goldie Emma (Cornelius) Christiansen. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a Veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife Katherine Larson Christiansen; son, Leon (Vickie) Christiansen Jr.; daughters,...
Gilbert Perez
Apr 27, 2013
WICHITA, KS Perez, Gilbert "Gil", 61, WSU Environmental Scientist, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2013. He was born in Kinsley, Kansas to George R. Perez and Beatrice (Armijo) Perez. He was a graduate of Kinsley High School in 1969 and received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Kansas Newman. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Perez; children, Paul (Annie)...
William A. Boyer
Apr 25, 2013
NEWTON, KS Boyer, William "Bill" Alva, 96, retired Santa Fee Railroad Clerk, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2013. He was born in Hartville, Missouri to Silas Andrew Boyer and Annis Amelia (Fisher) Boyer. He served in the U.S. Army and was a World War II Veteran.. He is survived by his children, Barbara (Stan) Harms of Marion, Stephan (Vicky) Boyer...
Woodrow W. Cullison
Apr 24, 2013
WICHITA, KS Cullison, Woodrow Wilson, 95, Heaven welcomed home a guardian angel on Wednesday, April 24, 2013. Visitation 5-7 pm, Friday, April 26; Services held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 27 both at Baker Funeral Home, 100 S. Cedar, Valley Center, Kansas Graveside will be held at 3:00 p.m., at Dudley Township Cemetery, Satanta, Kansas. He was born in Coffeyville, Kansas...
Shirley "Pat" (Ganson) Cain
Apr 24, 2013
VALLEY CENTER, KS Cain, Shirley "Pat" Rosalie (Ganson), 95, retired Larned State Hospital Charge Nurse's Aide, beloved mother, grandmother aunt and friend, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2013. She was born in Canton, Kansas to William Louis Ganson and Elta Maude (Powers) Ganson. She married Joseph William Cain, Sr, who preceded her in death. She is also preceded by her...
Edythe (Shellenberger) Loewen
Apr 24, 2013
VALLEY CENTER, KS Loewen, Edythe Earlene (Shellenberger), 95, retired USD 262 Elementary Teacher, beloved mom, grandmother, aunt and friend, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2013. She was born in Marietta, Oklahoma to Elbert Earl Shellenberger and Bonnie Effie (McClure) Shellenberger. Edythe married Orlando Roland Loewen on March 12, 1943 in Liberal, Kansas. She is survived by her daughter Mary Sue...
Larry G. Peters
Apr 24, 2013
WICHITA, KS Peters, Larry Gene, 74, retired Boeing Aircraft Statistical Anaysis, made his final transition from this mortal plane on Tuesday, April 24, 2013. He was born in Wichita, Kansas to Gerhard W. Peters and Rosa (Bergan) Peters. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a Vietnam War Veteran. He is survived by life mate and soul partner Helena...
Gary W. Barnes, Sr.
Apr 23, 2013
WICHITA, KS Barnes, Gary Wayne Sr., 59, Cessna Aircraft Machinist, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2013. He was born in Wichita, Kansas to Glenn E. Barnes and Edith (Pursley) Barnes. He served in the U.S. Army and was a Vietnam War Era Veteran. He is survived by wife Carol Barnes, sons, Gary W. Barnes, Jr. of Newton, and Robert (Stephine)...
Herbert Eugene Shurley
Apr 23, 2013
VALLEY CENTER, KS Shurley, Herbert Eugene, 56, former Eddy Toyota detailer, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2013. He was born in Wichita, Kansas to Noah Shurley and Betty (House) Shurley. He is survived by his wife Jo Reitta Shurley; children, Tyfanee Burris of Wichita, Nykole (Alan) Burdue of Wichita; step children Logan (Elizabeth) Thomison of Boston, Massachusetts and Jon Thomison...
