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Dennis Munkirs

Dennis Munkirs

Feb 19, 2013

PARK CITY, KS Munkirs, Dennis Earl, 57, carpet layer, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2013. many other family and friends. He is born in Wichita, Kansas, to Kenneth Earl Munkirs and Rowena Ruth (Bell) Munkirs. He graduated from Valley Center High School. Dennis served in the United States Navy and was a Vietnam War Era Veteran. He is survived by...

Lydia (Gentry) Strough

Lydia (Gentry) Strough

Feb 18, 2013

McPHERSON, KS Strough, Lydia Nell (Gentry), 100, retired nurses aide for Dr. Graham and Dr. Gentry, passed away Monday, February 18, 2013. Family Services. She was born in Blue Rapids, Kansas, to Clarence Gentry and Rose (Dandeliker) Gentry. On February 8, 1929, she married Owen Lee Strough. She is survived by her daughter, Suzanne Niemeyer of McPherson; grandchildren, Michael (Cindy)...

Gary D. Johnson

Gary D. Johnson

Feb 15, 2013

MEDICINE LODGE, KS Johnson, Gary Dale, 59, former oilfield worker, passed away Friday, February 15, 2013. He was born in Medicine Lodge, Kansas, to Ralph H. Johnson and C. Irene (Taylor) Johnson. He graduated from Medicine Lodge High School. Gary served in the National Guard for many years. He is survived by his wife Charlene Johnson; children, Michael Giddeon, Susan...

Frederic D. Johnson

Frederic D. Johnson

Feb 14, 2013

SEDGWICK, KS Johnson, Frederic D., 62, former Truck Driver Owner, passed away Thursday, February 14, 2013. He is preceded in death by his parents W. Keith and Mary "Mike" Johnson. Fred is survived by his wife, Rose Marie (Albert-Kleewein) Johnson; children, Julie Stephens (Tracy Edwards), Laurie (Brian) Glore, Kelly (Andy) Sutton, Christopher (Kimberly) Kleewein; grandchildren, Andrew (Jeanette),...

Clara (Gehlen) Hart

Clara (Gehlen) Hart

Feb 12, 2013

COLWICH, KS Hart, Clara Agnes (Gehlen), 78, retired Andale High School Custodian, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2013. She was born in Colwich, Kansas to Aloysius O. Gehlen and Mary (Bayer) Gehlen. She is survived by her step children, Sue Dixon and Jeff Hart; brothers, Vincent (Betty) Gehlen, Al Gehlen, Jerome Gehlen and Clarence Gehlen; sisters, Bernice Born and Alice...

Teresa (Miller) Minerd

Teresa (Miller) Minerd

Feb 12, 2013

WICHITA, KS Minerd, Teresa Marie (Miller), 52, retired ARC receptionist, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2013. She is survived by her mother, Barbara Miller of Pittsburg and preceded by her father Roy; Her devotion to Bruce Beatty and Patrick Minerd; four amazing children, Amber (Allan) Shurtz of Derby, Justin Beatty of Wichita, Sarah Minerd of Wichita, Caleb Minerd of Wakonda,...

Judith (Hunter) Fields

Judith (Hunter) Fields

Feb 11, 2013

PARK CITY, KS Fields, Judith Ann (Hunter), 71, retired Sedgwick County Sheriff Administrative Secretary and American Red Cross Volunteer and Driver Coordinator, passed away Monday, February 11, 2013. She was born in Wichita, Kansas to Robert J. and Betty (Herron) Hunter. She was agraduate of Valley Center High School. Judith is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Clinton of Andover; grandchildren,...

Joe Millspaugh

Joe Millspaugh

Feb 11, 2013

WICHITA, KS Millspaugh, Joe Byron, 84, retired U.S. Postal Carrier, passed away Monday, February 11, 2013. He was born at home in Byron, Oklahoma, to William McKinley Millspaugh and Alice Thelma (Morris) Millspaugh. He is preceded in death by his wife, Betty Lou, parents, brothers Glen, William, Robert and sister Judy. Joe is survived by his children, Kathy (Max) Lindahl,...

Gilbert Gillette

Gilbert Gillette

Feb 9, 2013

WICHITA, KS Gillette, Gilbert Loren, 66, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2013. He was born in Fredonia, Kansas to Alan Leroy Gillette and Dorothy Gertrude (Stewart) Gillette. He served as a Sonar and Radio Mechanic in the United States Navy and was a Vietnam War Veteran. He is survived by his sisters, Connie Gillette of Blue Springs, Missouri, Rowena Shue...

Steven Mitchell

Steven Mitchell

Feb 9, 2013

McPHERSON, KS Mitchell, Steven Melvin, 55, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2013. He was born in Indianopolis, Indiana, to Lawrence Melvin Mitchell and Barbara May (Elsey) Mitchell. He was a graduate of Decatur Central High School. He is survived by his daughter, Melissa (Joseph) Koker of McPherson, Ks; sons, Jason (Jenna) Mitchell of Utah and Christopher Mitchell of Indianapolis, Indiana;...

James Becker

James Becker

Feb 5, 2013

SEDGWICK, KS Becker, James Ellis, 88, retired Airgas Branch Manager, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2013. He was born in Montezuma, Kansas to Peter P. Becker and Martha (Unruh) Becker. He was a veteran of World War II and served as a Surgical Technician in the Army. He retired as a District Manager for AirGas Carbon Dioxide Division after a...

Gwendolyn Coates

Gwendolyn Coates

Jan 29, 2013

Gwendolyn Aline (Adams) Coates, 84, of Sedgwick, KS, formerly of Junction City, KS passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at Newton Medical Center, Newton, KS. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 2, at the First United Methodist Church in Junction City, KS. A private family burial will take place at Highland Cemetery in Junction City. Gwen was born...

Robert "Bob" Haley

Robert "Bob" Haley

Jan 28, 2013

VALLEY CENTER, KS Haley, Robert "Bob", 81, retired Cattle Buyer and Cattleman, passed away Monday, January 28, 2013. He was born to Frank James Haley and Wilda Ellsworth (Spellman) Haley. He was a graduate of Valley Center High School. Bob served in the U.S. Army and was a Veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by his wife, Ann...

Larry Stephenson

Larry Stephenson

Jan 27, 2013

Stephenson, Larry Eugene, the son of Floyd Earnest and Capitola (Jones) Stephenson, died Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013, in Wichita, Kan. He was born Nov. 1, 1922, in Headrick, Jackson Co., Okla. and remained there during his first 12 years of school, graduating as Salutatorian of his class. From there he attended college first in Altus, Okla. and then in San...

Wilson Christian

Wilson Christian

Jan 24, 2013

WICHITA, KS Christian, Wilson Isudas, 93, retired Accountant and Preacher, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 24, 2013. He was born in Changa District, India, to Isudas and KankuBai Christian. Wilson is survived by his wife, Suman Christian; children, Hallelujah (Meena) Christian of Charlotte, NC, Beulah (Steven) Hatia of Rego Park, NY, Joshua...

Nellie (Hutchens) Fry

Nellie (Hutchens) Fry

Jan 24, 2013

WICHITA, KS Fry, Nellie Isabell (Hutchens), 85, retired Credit Union office staff passed away Thursday, January 24, 2013. She was born in rural Wichita, Kansas, to John Edgar Hutchens and Martha Ann ((Dorsett) Hutchens. Nellie is survived by her grandchildren, Casey Fry and Jennifer Fry; brother, George (Joan) Hutchens of Belle Vista, Arkansas and sister, Juanita Purkey of Valley Center;...

Dean Hiebert

Dean Hiebert

Jan 22, 2013

NEWTON, KS formerly of Towanda Hiebert, Dean Carl, 86, retired Texaco Refinery Unit Operator, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2013. He was born in Tampa, Kansas to Abraham Peter Hiebert and Minnie Wilhelmina (Kohlman) Hiebert. Dean attended and graduated from Peabody High School with the Class of 1945. Dean served in the U. S. Army and was a World War...

James William Clubb

James William Clubb

Jan 20, 2013

VALLEY CENTER, KS Clubb, James W. "Dub", 85, City of Kechi Maintenance and retired Intrust Bank Building Maintenance, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2013. He was born in Sturdavent, Missouri to James "Roswell" Clubb and Gracie Ann (Gaines) Clubb. He is survived by his wife, Iris Clubb; sons, Jerry (Carlotta) Clubb and Alan (Peggy) Clubb; grandchildren, Michael (Lisa) Clubb, Jimmy...

Martha (Wolke) Schad

Martha (Wolke) Schad

Jan 7, 2013

VALLEY CENTER, KS Schad, Martha Jo (Wolke), 49, Southwest National Bank Trust Department Administrative Assistant, beloved mom, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away Monday, January 7, 2013. She was born in Wichita, Kansas to Elmer and Opal (Martin) Wolke. She was the strongest and most caring Mom you could ever have. She lived for her children, they were her life....

Cleo (Combs) Titus

Cleo (Combs) Titus

Jan 6, 2013

SEDGWICK, KS Titus, Cleo Carolee (Combs), 87, retired Halstead Hospital RN, beloved mom, grandma, great grandma, sister, aunt and friend, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2013. She was born in El Dorado, Kansas, to William Alonzo Combs and Hollie "Mabel" (Folk). On April 29, 1950 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church she married John "Jack" A. Titus. She is survived by...