Gailen Millard
Feb 9, 2012
VALLEY CENTER, KS Millard, Gailen Ray, 77, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2012. He was born in Hutchinson, Kansas, the son of Clarence Arthur and Lois Mae (Weaver) Millard. From 1949 to 1953 he was a golden glove boxer. In 1954 he graduated from Hutchinson High School. From 1955 to 1956 he served as an air borne ranger in the...
Elizabeth "Betty" Hoelker
Feb 9, 2012
WICHITA, KS Hoelker, Elizabeth "Betty" Catherine (Schirf), 86, devoted and beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2012. She was born in Anadarko, Oklahoma, to Thomas J. and Martina C. Shirf, who precede her. She is also preceded in death by her 8 brothers and 4 sisters. She deeply loved her family and faith, and will...
Harvey E. Siemens
Feb 5, 2012
VALLEY CENTER, KS Siemens, Harvey Eugene, 70, retired KG&E and Western Resources Property Tax accountant and consultant of 35 years, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 5, 2012. Beloved husband, father, "Papa", son, brother, uncle and friend is survived by his wife of 51 years, Bonnie; children, Steven (Marty) Siemens of Augusta, Russell (Carla)...
Gary L. Sells
Feb 4, 2012
WICHITA, KS Sells, Gary Leon, 61, retired Transco Geological Draftsman, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2012. He was born in Wichita, Kansas to Delmer and Loubelle Sells. He served in the U.S. Marines and Vietnam War Veteran receiving the Purple Heart. Gary is survived by his mother, Loubelle Sells of Park City and sister, Connie Sells of Wichita; many...
Clyde T. Drollinger
Feb 3, 2012
WICHITA, KS Drollinger, Clyde T., 73, retired MaGill Truck Lines OTR driver for 42 years, beloved brother, uncle and friend, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2012. He was born in Wichita, Kansas to Joseph Edward Drollinger and Ada Margaret (Swan) Drollinger. He is survived by his brothers, George (Sharon) Drollinger of Republic, MO and Edward (Judy) Drollinger of Wichita;...
Nina Hipps
Feb 2, 2012
SEDGWICK, KS Hipps, Nina Jean (McAnulty), 77, retired Kansas Coliseum maintence, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2012 in Newton, Kansas. She was born in rural Pottsville, Arkansas to Archie McAnulty and Lucy Elsie (Jordan) McAnulty. She is survived by her husband Emmit Hipps of the home; son, Steve (Nikki) Hipps of Valley Center; daughter,...
Marjorie Plumer
Jan 31, 2012
VALLEY CENTER, KS Plumer, Marjorie Marie (Paff), 90, retired Hesston Manufacturing secretary, beloved mom, grandma, great grandma and friend, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2012. She was born in Newton, Kansas, to Roy C. Paff and Letha (Godsey) Paff. She was raised in Sedgwick, Kansas where she attended and graduated from Sedgwick High School in 1938. She is survived...
R. Doug Hamilton
Jan 29, 2012
OVERLAND PARK, KS Hamilton, Richard Douglas "Doug", 61, Kennametal Widia Products Group Applications Engineer, beloved husband, dad, son, brother uncle and friend, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2012. Doug was a graduate of Valley Center High School. He attended Hutchinson Jr. College where he received his Associate Degree. He is survived by his wife, Chris Hamilton; his children, Bevin...
Donald Sprague
Jan 26, 2012
WICHITA, KS Sprague, Donald Lloyd, 56, retired machinist, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2012. He was born in Lubbock, Texas to Rex Elroy Sprague and Gloria Wanda (Mayes) Sprague. He served in the United States Navy. He was a machinist and worked for H and H Waterwells while in Texas. He is survived by his sons, Lloyd Sprague and...
Melissa Drew-Jones
Jan 26, 2012
WICHITA, KS Drew-Jones, Melissa Kay, 37, beloved daughter, mom, memaw, sister and friend, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2012. She was a graduate of West High School. She then attended Xenons Cosmetology and was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 3115. She is survived by her daughter, Kaelyne Drew of Wichita; son, Jeremy W. Logen Jones...
Laura Lee
Jan 20, 2012
WICHITA, KS Lee, Laura Ernestine (Hall), 94, retired rental property owner, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2012. She was born in Vici, Oklahoma, to Delta Parker Hall and Kate (Judge) Hall. She was raised in the Butler and Sedgwick County areas. Laura was a graduate in the first...
Jack Joe Taiclet
Jan 17, 2012
NEWTON, KS Taiclet, Jackie Joe, 78, retired Air Force and Chaplain, beloved dad, grandpa, uncle and friend, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2012. He was born in Ponca City, Oklahoma to Edmon August Taiclet and Bessie Lee (Bridgewater) Taiclet. He graduated from Southwest Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas. He is survived by his children, Terri (Bryan) Wilkins of...
Ronald Pierpoint
Jan 14, 2012
VALLEY CENTER, KS Pierpoint, Ronald Harlan, 74, Pierpoint Tree Farm owner, beloved father, grandfather and friend, passed away after a short illness on Saturday, January 14, 2012. He was born in Wichita, Kansas to Ernest J. Pierpoint and Mildred (Harlan) Pierpoint. He was a 1956 graduate of East High School in Wichita, Kansas. Ron was a mechanic at Quality Chevrolet...
Ronald Couch
Jan 11, 2012
WICHITA, KS Couch, Ronald Jack, 59, Hiller, Inc. interior aircraft painter, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Couch; children, Rhonda (Mark) Russell, Gina (Noel) Mena, Bambi (Jay) Couch, Ronnie (Rachel) Couch, Chris Couch; grandchildren, Carley Russell, Hayden Russell, Jack C. Russell, Daniella Mena, Melanie Couch, Abby Couch, Hailey Couch, Jacob Couch, Julia...
Nancy C. Inkelaar
Jan 10, 2012
MAIZE, KS Inkelaar, Nancy Constance (Burns), 71, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend to many, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2012. Nancy was the retired TMC's Home Center – Maize Hardware co-owner, CEO bookkeeper, head janitor and more for 45 years. She was loved by all. She was born in Wichita, Kansas to James A. Burns...
Richard A. Thompson
Jan 8, 2012
GODDARD, KS Thompson, Richard Allan, 77, retired Snap-on Tools salesman, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2012. He was born in La Crosse, Kansas to Ralph and Frances (Wharton) Thompson. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Thompson; son, Kelly Thompson of Rose Hill; brother, Kenneth Thompson of Salina; step-children, Steven Miller, Joel Bird, Susan Stipp, Steve Gore, Monte Gore...
Charlene Allen
Jan 5, 2012
KECHI, KS Allen, Charlene Violet (Hess), 83, retired Hallmark Realty agent, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away at home with her family by her side, in Kechi, Kansas after a long battle with Alzheimer's, on Thursday, January 5, 2012. She was born in Clay Center, Kansas to Charlie and Violet (Green) Hess. Charlene was united in marriage to Jesse...
Debbie Romans
Dec 27, 2011
AUGUSTA, KS Romans, Debbie Ann (Berry), 58, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2011. She was born Middletown, Ohio, to Jacob Berry and Mary Ellen (Doebler) Berry. She is survived by her children, Brandi (Johnny) Lee of Augusta, Robert Romans of Leon, and Tyler Romans of Wichita; grandchildren, Nicole Romans, Kendall Riggs, Taylor Riggs...
Gloria Carr
Dec 27, 2011
VALLEY CENTER, KS (formerly of Kansas City, KS) Carr, Gloria Gay (Braswell), 76, retired Crosslines Cooperative secretary, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2011. She was born in Kansas City, Kansas to Raymond Braswell and Lillian (Ackers) Braswell. She belonged to Eastern Star and American Legion Auxilliary. She is survived by her son, Barry Carr of Valley Center; daughter, Dana...
