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Linda L. Moore
Nov 15, 2011
WICHITA, KS Moore, Linda Lou (Mayfield), 73, retired cook, telephone operator and caregiver, beloved mother, grandma, sister and friend, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2011. She was born on a farm in rural Cherokee County, Kansas to Roy Don Mayfield and Josephine Ada (Wells) Mayfield. She is survived by her daughter, Laura (Randy) Taylor of Valley Center; grandchildren, Ryan Taylor...
Les W. Anderson
Nov 12, 2011
Anderson, Leslie Wayne (Les), 62, was a relentless champion for his family, the Valley Center community, Wichita State University journalism students and community newspapers. He was a dedicated journalism professor at Wichita State since 1977. Les was publisher of the award-winning Ark Valley News that he and wife, Nancy, founded in May, 1975, until it was sold in 2001. He...
James O. Buckley
Nov 10, 2011
WICHITA, KS Buckley, James Owen, 50, retired Kansas Army National Guard and Heating & Air Conditioner Supply owner, beloved brother, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2011. He is survived by his sister, Kama (Raymond) Pompa of Wichita; brother, Dale (Karla) McGrueger of Wichita; nephews, Joseph Pompa and Takoda Pompa, and many other family and friends. He is preceded in death...
Martin Woodson
Nov 5, 2011
SOUTH HUTCHINSON, KS Martin Bryan "Marty" Woodson, 58, retired OTR Truck Driver, passed away November 5, 2011 in Hospice House. He was born in Hutchinson, to Roy and Jeanne (Jandreau) Woodson. He graduated from Nickerson High School in 1971, and lived most of his life in the Hutchinson – Nickerson area. Marty received an Honorable discharge from the Army. He...
Cathy Anderson
Nov 5, 2011
SEDGWICK, KS Anderson, Cathy L. (Thompson), 64, Foulson Siefkin clerk, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2011. She is survived by her husband, Dennis Anderson; children, Tamara (Stoney) Strange of Inman, Tracy (Jon) Weninger of Wichita, Gina (Preston) Stewart of Haysville, step-daughter Denise (Rudy) Anderson of Wichita, step-son Devren (Cynthia) Anderson of Sioux Falls, SD;...
Niles W. Dalrymple
Nov 4, 2011
WICHITA, KS Dalrymple, Niles Ward, 72, retired Local #29 Sheet Metalist, passed away Friday, November 4, 2011. He was born in Cherryvale, Kansas to Oren Brussell Dalrymple and Alta May (Ward) Dalrymple. He served in the United States Army. He is survived by his wife, Susan Dalrymple; children, Dina Dalrymple (Charlie) of Colorado Springs, Jack (Genny) Dalrymple of Wichita, Robert...
Clara B. Long
Nov 1, 2011
HUTCHINSON, KS Long, Clara Belle (Murphy), 81, retired Long Roofing bookkeeper, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2011. She was born in Garden City, Kansas to John Edward Murphy and Daisy Maude (Brennaman) Murphy. She is survived by her husband, Ron Long; sons, Mark Long (Pam Davidson) of Hutchinson and Kurt (Stanla) Long of Frisco, TX;...
Herbert Lacey
Oct 31, 2011
WICHITA, KS Lacey, Herbert J., 79, left this earth on Monday, October 31, 2011. He was born in Chicago, Illinois. He served in the United States Army, joining to play in the Army band. He instead, proudly served his country during the Korean War. He worked for KWCH Television for 11 years. He was a life long lover of music...
Aarnam "Arnie" Louthan, Jr.
Oct 30, 2011
WICHITA, KS Louthan, Aarnam James "Arnie", Jr., 69, retired Hawker Beechcraft employee, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2011, at his residence with family and friends to send him off to God. He was born in Arkansas City, Kansas to Arnie Louthan and Mertis (Neer) Louthan. He is survived by his wife, Edith Louthan; children, Terry (Cindy) Louthan of Andover, Arnie...
Wendell "Phil" Cunningham
Oct 29, 2011
SEDGWICK, KS Cunningham, Wendell Phillip "Phil", 59, Boeing Industrial Engineer, beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 29, 2011, after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Wichita, Kansas to Wendell and Floreine (Endsley) Cunningham. He is survived by his wife, Janet Cunningham; children, Justin (Whitney) Cunningham...
Robert L. Taylor
Oct 28, 2011
NORTH NEWTON, KS formerly of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Taylor, Robert Leander, 93, passed away Friday, October 28, 2011. He was born in Wilburton, Oklahoma to Ira Milton Taylor and Jessie Pauline (O'Donnell) Taylor. He is survived by his wife, Mildred Taylor; children, Ruth (Chris) Ellison of Hesston, KS, Bonnie Askew of Norman, OK, Mike (Kathy) Taylor of...
Charlie S. Cain
Oct 28, 2011
WICHITA, KS Cain, Charlie Steven, 56, Boeing and Spirit Aircraft machinist for over 38 years, was taken from us on Friday, October 28, 2011, due to pancreatic cancer. He was born in Wichita, Kansas to Steve and Marilla (Kelly) Cain, who precede him. He is survived by his wife Kathy Cain; children, Rodnee (Chandra) Cain, Brandon (Holly) Cain, and Mandy...
Janice M. Gornick
Oct 27, 2011
WICHITA, KS Gornick, Janice Marie, 69, died Friday, October 27, 2011. She was born in Chandler, Oklahoma to George "Otto" and Dorothy Simpson. She is survived by her husband, Jim Gulick, Sr.; daughter, Mary (John) Horsch; grandchildren, Jessica and Jacob; sisters, Elaine (Jimmie) Pruitt and Sarah Engel; five stepchildren; several step-grandchildren; one step-great grandchild; as well as many friends, former...
William "Bill" Berry
Oct 26, 2011
William Rex Berry May 20, 1941 - October 26, 2011 William Rex (Bill) Berry, II, 70, of Canon City, CO passed away October 26, 2011 at the Friendship House in Canon City. He was born on May 20, 1941 in Valley Center, KS to Rex and Mardell (Danner) Berry. Bill graduated from Valley Center High School, attended Emporia State University...
Henry L. Schmidt
Oct 25, 2011
WICHITA, KS Schmidt, Henry L., 78, retired English and Spanish Teacher, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, October 25, 2011. He was born in Wellington, Kansas to Leo Schmidt and Anna (Kleinegger) Schmidt. 1955 in Lima, New York, he married Norma Jean Pinaire. He was a United States Army and Korean War Veteran. Henry is survived by his...
Kevin P. Breit, Sr.
Oct 24, 2011
MOUNT HOPE, KS Breit, Kenneth Paul Sr., 77, retired Augusta Donut Shop owner, passed away Monday, October 24, 2011. He is survived by his children, Chris Breit of Lawrence, Kenneth Breit, Jr. of Wichita, Tony Breit of Topeka, Mike Breit of Wichita, Paul Breit of Mansfield, Ohio and Katie Smith of Mansfield, Ohio; 7 grandchildren; sisters, Joyce Armstrong and Diana...
Mildred F. Murphy
Oct 23, 2011
WICHITA, KS Murphy, Mildred Frances, 79, entered eternal life Sunday, October 23, 2011. Mildred was born November 26, 1931 in Dodge City, Kansas to Clarence and Della (Raymond) Murphy. Education and learning were important to her. She graduated from Mt. Hope High School in 1949; received a Bachelor's Degree from Southwestern College in 1952, a Masters Degree from Emporia State...
Mark D. Becker
Oct 22, 2011
SEDGWICK, KS Becker, Mark Duane, 47, former Liberty Homes Engineer Facilitator, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2011, at the Kansas Medical Center of Andover. He was born in Halstead, Kansas to Ron Becker and Carole (Steele) Becker. He graduated from Loveland High School in 1982. Mark loved spicy foods, cooking, riding his bike, his pets and his ten acres called...
Birdie L. Taylor
Oct 21, 2011
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX formerly of WICHITA, KS Taylor, Birdie Lorene (Fitzgerald), 91, retired bookkeeper, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away Friday, October 21, 2011. She was born in Vanndale, Arkansas, to Horace Mann Fitzgerald and Edna Laura (Jolly) Fitzgerald, who precede her. She is also preceded by her husband, Herschel Homer Taylor. She is survived by...
