Odus Isaacs, Jr.
Dec 25, 2012
WICHITA, KS Isaacs, Odus Jackson Jr., 68, retired West High School Athletic Director, passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2012. He was born in Paris, Texas to Odus J. Isaacs, Sr. and Effie (Williams) Isaacs. He is survived by his wife, Shar Isaacs; children, Jeff (Jennifer) Isaacs of Valley Center, Laura Isaacs of Apple Valley, CA, Stacia (Tim) Frasco of Wichita...
Marilyn (Bybee) Velasquez
Dec 23, 2012
WICHITA, KS Velasquez, Marilyn Ann (Bybee), 81, retired USD 259 Head Start Social Worker, beloved mom, grandma, sister, aunt and friend, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2012. She was born in Harrisonville, Missouri to Arthur and Elizabeth Bybee. Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Joe E. Velasquez, and her parents. She is survived by her...
Robert Finkbiner
Dec 21, 2012
Finkbiner, Robert Eugene, 77, passed away Friday, December 21, 2012. He was born in Clifton, Kansas to Elmer Leonard Finkbiner and Margaret Elizabeth (Long) Finkbiner. After graduating from Clifton High School and briefly attending Kansas University, he was a Naval Aviator with the United States Navy, attaining the rank of Lieutenant (j.g.). After his term was completed, he joined the...
Veda (Romig) Rogers
Dec 17, 2012
WICHITA, KS Rogers, Veda Louise (Romig), 92, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away Monday, December 17, 2012. She was born in Attica, Kansas to Harry Benjamin Romig and Edna Mae (Giggy) Romig. She was a graduate of Nashville High School, Nashville, Kansas. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Cecil "Red" Cheatum and Morris Rogers; parents,...
Robert Fernandez
Dec 9, 2012
BEL AIRE, KS Fernandez, Robert Joseph, 81, beloved husband, dad, grandpa, and friend, passed away Sunday, December 9, 2012. He was born in Havana, Cuba to Jose Fernandez and Josephine (Spittler) Fernandez He married Mary Rouchka on June 14, 1956. He served and retired from the U.S. Air Force. He also retired from the Miami Herald as a Purchasing Agent....
Edgar "Ed" Bishop
Dec 9, 2012
VALLEY CENTER, KS Bishop, Edgar Fred "Ed", 85, retired Stannard Road Construction Foreman and Farmer, beloved husband, dad, grandpa, brother and friend, passed away Sunday, December 9, 2012. He was born in Lamar, Kansas to Cecil Martin Bishop and Pauline (Standoff) Bishop. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Bishop; children, Karen (Don) Morrow of Bradenton, FL, Marjorie (Chet) Stubblefield...
Edgar "Ed" Bishop
Dec 9, 2012
VALLEY CENTER, KS Bishop, Edgar Fred "Ed", 85, retired Stannard Road Construction Foreman and Farmer, beloved husband, dad, grandpa, brother and friend, passed away Sunday, December 9, 2012. He was born in Lamar, Kansas to Cecil Martin Bishop and Pauline (Standoff) Bishop. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Bishop; children, Karen (Don) Morrow of Bradenton, FL, Marjorie (Chet) Stubblefield...
Lawrence Schippers
Dec 7, 2012
VALLEY CENTER, KS Schippers, Lawrence Joseph, 80, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, and business owner of Lawrence's Used Cars, passed away Friday, December 7, 2012. He was born November 14, 1932 in Colwich, Kansas, to John and Teresa Elizabeth (Pauly) Schippers. He married Yvonne Dix on November 25, 1961. He is preceded in death by his parents; 6 brothers,...
Richard Owens
Nov 24, 2012
VALLEY CENTER, KS Owens, Luther "Richard", 66, retired Mel Hamilton Ford Auto Mechanic, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2012. He was born in Newport, Tennessee to Robert and Martha Owens. He is survived by his wife, Sue; children, Connie Owens of Wichita, and Richard (Katherine) Owens, Jr of Wichita; daughter-in-law, Crystal Owens of Valley Center; 9 grandchildren; 3 great...
Betty (Mitchell) Pierce
Nov 23, 2012
VALLEY CENTER, KS Pierce, Betty Louise (Mitchell), 85, passed away on Friday, November 23, 2012. She was born in Gordon, Kansas, to Herman Elbert Mitchell and Lottie Belle (Sutton) Mitchell. She was a graduate of Belle Plaine High School. Betty is survived by her son, Marty Pierce of Valley Center; daughter-in-law, Joyce Pierce; grandchildren, Derek Pierce and wife Jolynn, Diana...
Mary Jane "Janie" (Knobbe) Berning
Nov 21, 2012
WICHITA, KS Berning, Mary Jane "Janie" (Knobbe), 78, retired Lakepoint housekeeping supervisor, passed away on Wednesday, November 21, 2012. She was born in Marienthal, Kansas, to Edward Knobbe and Gertrude (Nienaber) Knobbe. She is survived by her husband, Raymond Berning; children, Roy (Dorrena) Berning of Valley Center, Rex (Kristi) Berning of Newton, Randy (Abby) Berning of Wichita, Russell Berning of...
Verna (Lattery) Burch
Nov 20, 2012
VALLEY CENTER, KS Burch, Verna Blossom (Lattery), 79, retired registered nurse, passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2012. She was born in St. Andrew, Jamaica, to Benjamin Taylor Lattery and Druscilla Lattery. She is survived by her son, Michael Burch of Valley Center; grandchildren, Tiki C. Harris, Caleb A. Nelson, Michelle A. Burch and Michael A. Burch, II; brothers, Alton...
Robert L. Mitchell
Nov 19, 2012
WICHITA, KS Mitchell, Robert Leming, 76, retired pipefitter, passed away on Monday, November 19, 2012. He is survived by his children, Cindy Whaley, Jimmy Mitchell, Danny Mitchell, Kersa Arnold, Scott Mitchell, Gwen Aylward, Jody Glover and Dru Mitchell; 23 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren; brother Joe Mitchell. Service, 2 p.m., Friday, November 23, at United Methodist Church, Park City, Ks. ....
Andrea Myers
Nov 13, 2012
WICHITA, KS Myers, Andrea Lynn, 31, passed peacefully from her earthly father's arms into her Heavenly Father's arms on Tuesday, November 13, 2012. Andrea will always and forever be remembered for her twinkling blue eyes and bright smile, which illuminated any room. That beautiful smile was often followed by a hearty belly laugh brought on by a rousing chorus of...
Edna (Thimesch) Safarik
Nov 12, 2012
WICHITA, KS Safarik, Edna Marie (Thimesch), 88, loving wife, mom, grandma, sister, aunt and friend, passed away on Monday, November 12, 2012. She was born in St. Mary's, Kansas to George Joseph Thimesch and Eva Marie (Ossweiler) Thimesch. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Safarik; children, Gene Safarik of Farmington, MO, Allan Safarik of Valley Center, Linda (Bill Ueeck...
Windy Vickers Saveland
Nov 8, 2012
WICHITA, KS Windy R. (Vickers) Saveland, 74, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2012. She was born in Wichita, Kansas, to Allen SheBerry Campbell and Dora Elaine (Wilson) Campbell. She attended and graduated from East High School. She was the owner of Windy's South City Rec. She is survived by her sons, Marc Vickers, Larry Vickers, Gary (April) Vickers, all of...
Lillian (Fisher) Jeardoe
Nov 8, 2012
WICHITA, KS Jeardoe, Lillian A. (Fisher), 98, retired Boeing Aircraft and USD 259 employee, passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2012. She is survived by her nephews, Lonnie (Kay) Swanson, David (Debbie) Brechner, Paul (Carol) Blecha; nieces Carolyn (Gary) Smiley, Sandra Stangle and Becky Blecha. Service, 11 a.m., Thursday, November 15, at Tabor Cemetery, Munden, Ks. She is preceded in...
Twana (Nuce) Villarreal
Nov 5, 2012
MCPHERSON, KS Villarreal, Twana Annette (Nuce), 64, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away on Monday, November 5, 2012, after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Carrollton, Missouri, to Arthur Alvin Nuce and Lois Jane (Johnson) Nuce. She is survived by her husband, Samuel; children, Brian (Alana) Trout of Wichita, Randy (April)...
Jolynn (Betty) Meyer
Nov 2, 2012
VALLEY CENTER, KS Meyer, Jolynn (Betty), 48, loving wife, mother, grandma, daughter, sister, aunt, granddaughter and friend, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 2, 2012. She is survived by her husband of 27 years, Michael G. Meyer III; daughters, Kayla and her husband, Brian Carroll, Shannon Meyer and Megan Meyer; grandson, Levi Carroll;...
Gordon Prieb
Oct 31, 2012
WICHITA, KS Prieb, Gordon Frederick, 86, retired USD 259 High School Teacher and Business Dept. Coordinator, beloved dad, grandpa and brother, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2012. Gordon was born in Webster, South Dakota, to Herman and Emma (Petrausch) Prieb. He graduated from Webster High School in 1943. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a World War...
