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Wanda (Estabrooks) Lehr Tipton

Wanda (Estabrooks) Lehr Tipton

Jul 16, 2024

Wanda (Estabrooks) Lehr Tipton, born July 12, 1934, in Hutchinson, KS died July 16, 2024 at home in Valley Center, Kansas surrounded by her 4 children.  She is survived by her son, Don Lehr (Tricia), Wichita KS, son Bill Lehr (Su), Valley Center, KS, daughter KayLene Haug (Dewey), Valley Center, KS, and daughter Patty Walton (Jack), Sterling,...

Loren D. Schwabauer

Loren D. Schwabauer

Jul 16, 2024

Loren Schwabauer, 78, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024.  He was born on November 5, 1945 in Goessel, Kansas to Henry "Hank" and Bertha Ruth (Decker) Schwabauer. He attended school in Sedgwick, Kansas and then later served in the U.S. Army in the 1960's. Loren was a Veteran of the Vietnam War.

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Arnette L. Harris

Arnette L. Harris

Jul 14, 2024

Arnette Lucille Harris, 87, was born on November 14, 1936, in her grandmother's home in Sycamore, Kansas to parents Thelma and Lee Harris. She passed away peacefully on July 14, 2024, at Kiowa Hospital District Manor in Kiowa, Kansas.  She graduated from Benedict High School in 1954.  She married Harvey "Richard" Harris on "Flag Day" June 14,...

William 'Bill' Richter

William 'Bill' Richter

Jul 11, 2024

William(Bill) Richter, of Wichita, Kansas passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024 in Wichita. Bill was born June 10, 1943 in Winthrop, Massachusetts, to his parents Carlton and Gertrude (Duval) Richter. Bill married Hazel Tivis Cole on November in Clovis, New Mexico, she survives.

He was a graduate of Winthrop High School. In 1965...

Mary (Emond) George

Mary (Emond) George

Jul 10, 2024

Mary A. (Emond) George, 81, passed away on July 10, 2024. She was born in Wichita, Kansas on March 10, 1943, to Gerald and Esther Emond. She was a graduate of North High School in Wichita. She enjoyed reading books, putting together jigsaw puzzles, and taking road trips with her family.

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Betty (Honn) Cavin

Betty (Honn) Cavin

Jul 7, 2024

Betty Jo (Honn) Cavin, 95, went to be with her Heavenly Father at 8:32 a.m. on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at Pine Village in Moundridge, Kansas.

Betty was born on April 14, 1929 to Lawrence Evan Honn and Anna Matilta (Koeppen) Honn in Attica, Kansas. After the death of her mother in 1934,...

Daniel L. Lott, Jr

Daniel L. Lott, Jr

Jul 4, 2024

Daniel Lee Lott Jr., 59, of Wichita Kansas, passed away on July 4, 2024. He was born on June 10, 1965, to Daniel Lee Lott Sr. and Kathryn Alice (Tucker) Rickard. He leaves behind his children Sarah (and David) Grandstaff & Samantha Lott, grandchildren Elijah & Phoebe, and girlfriend Jackie Rubin. Daniel started his career installing security...

David L. Heard, Jr.

David L. Heard, Jr.

Jun 29, 2024

David Lynn Heard Jr.,  66, passed away on Saturday, June 29th, 2024 in Wichita Kansas. He was born in Oceanside, California and was lifelong resident in Wichita, Kansas. He attended Southeast High School, Wichita and Butler County Community College, El Dorado.

He is preceded in death by his father, David Heard Sr., his...

Don L. Baker

Don L. Baker

Jun 27, 2024

Don Lee Baker, 78, climbed the stairway to heaven June 27, 2024 in Wichita, Kansas at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice surrounded by family in his final moments. He was born in Wichita, Kansas on September 29, 1945, to parents Earl William Baker and Avis (Stewart) Baker. He attended Wichita West High School studying drafting and played clarinet...

Troy M. Kern

Troy M. Kern

Jun 17, 2024

Troy M. Kern was born in Wichita, Kansas on April 4, 1967, to TaMyra Bowhay and Joseph Kern. He passed away at the age of 57 on Monday, June 17, 2024. He graduated from Wichita Heights High School in 1985. He worked for many years as a skilled carpenter doing jobs including roofing, painting, carpet laying and...

Gary G. Greer

Gary G. Greer

Jun 16, 2024

Gary Gilbert Greer was born on October 30, 1938 at Mercy Hospital in Independence, KS to Gilbert and Irene Greer.  One year later, his sister, Shirley, joined their family.  His extended family was close and a very important part of his life.  They were farmers and all worked together.  He was particularly close to his Dad's parents,...

Virginia (Hutson) Schneider

Virginia (Hutson) Schneider

Jun 15, 2024

Virginia Lucille Schneider, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2024, in Wichita, Kansas, at the age of 70. Born in April 1954, Virginia lived a life full of love, spirituality, creativity, and dedication.

Virginia married William Schneider on October 20, 1973, in Wichita, Kansas. Their enduring marriage of...

Beverly (Bottoms) Lee

Beverly (Bottoms) Lee

Jun 15, 2024

Beverly Marie was born August 23, 1944. Her mother Marie Bottoms Littleton and step father Jessie Littleton preceded her in death.  She attended primary school in Wichita Kansas and went on to attend the Job Corps in Cleveland, Ohio.

Beverly moved to Denver Colorado where she married Sylvester Lee.  She worked and retired...

Richard E. Shirley, Sr.

Richard E. Shirley, Sr.

Jun 13, 2024

Richard E. "Tex" Shirley Sr., age 84, passed away peacefully on the morning of Thursday, June 13, 2024 in Newton, Kansas while receiving hospice care services at the Kansas Christian Home. Richard was born to parents O. L. Shirley and Cora Mae (Martin) Shirley in Henderson, TX in January 1940. He grew up in western Texas and...

Warren A. Wild

Warren A. Wild

Jun 12, 2024

Warren Wild, 82, of Lindsborg, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.  He was born in Chicago on December 10, 1941, to the late Wayne and Helen Wild and grew up in Storm Lake, IA.  Warren graduated from Buena Vista College with degrees in Math, English and History, and completed his masters degree at the University...

Gilbert "Gib" Lane

Gilbert "Gib" Lane

Jun 8, 2024

Gilbert "Gib" Ray Lane, 73, beloved husband, dad, papa, brother, uncle and friend, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024. He was born in Wichita, Kansas to Merle "Shorty" Edward Lane and Dolores "Corky" Joyce (Sweet) Lane.  Raised in the Wichita area where he attended school and was a 1968 graduate of North High School, Wichita, Kansas. ...

Eugene L. Nelson

Eugene L. Nelson

Jun 8, 2024

Eugene Lee Nelson, 97, passed away on June 8, 2024, in McPherson, Kansas. He was born in McPherson on March 7, 1927, to parents Ernest and Lillian (Gray) Nelson.

Eugene was a World War II veteran, former teacher and coach, university administrator, and house builder. He was preceded in death by his parents...

Julene (Cabeceiras) Allen

Julene (Cabeceiras) Allen

May 31, 2024

On Friday, May 31, 2024, Julene G. Allen (Cabeceiras), loving wife, mother of four, grandmother of 18, and great-grandmother of two, passed away at the age of 70.

Julene was born in March 1954 in California, and was raised by her parents, Sonia (Crouch) Yutzy and Donald Cabeceiras. For much of her life,...

Brandi N. Mccurdy

Brandi N. Mccurdy

May 30, 2024

Brandi Nichole McCurdy departed this life at the age of 41 years old. She was born October 2, 1982, to Carin and Vernon McCurdy in Newton, KS. She accepted Christ into her life as she was a true Christian.

Brandi is loved by so many people. But most of all Brandi loved her...

Venita (Gates) Waggoner

Venita (Gates) Waggoner

May 27, 2024

Venita L. Waggoner, 88, was ushered into the presence of her Savior on Monday, May 27, 2024 after her 14 yr battle with polycythemia vera. She was born in Anthony, Kansas to Eugene Griffith Gates and Jamima (Garlow) Gates, the seventh of nine children. She was raised in rural Hazelton, Kansas where she attended Sand Creek one...