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Apr 7, 2024

Mary is preceded in death by her parents Jess and Elsie (Allen) Sullens, and her brother Jess Jr. Sullens.

Mary enjoyed camping, fishing, peaceful time around campfires and cooking breakfast on the morning of the Valley Center Fall Festival for all who walked through her front door.

Mary is...

Apr 6, 2024

Susan L. Livengood, 76, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Wichita, Kansas. She was born January 8, 1948, in Hutchinson, Kansas, to Harold E. Reeves and Betty J. (Santee) Reeves. Her professional career was primarily spent serving in educational institutions, concluding at Friends University. During retirement she remained active...

Apr 3, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of James 'Roscoe' Taylor of Valley Center, Kansas. He passed away April 3, 2024 at the age of 85 years. All friends and family knew him as Roscoe.

Roscoe was predeceased by his parents, James Andrew and Hattie (Wilson) Taylor; one brother and four sisters.

Mar 30, 2024

Robert A. (Bob) Morris, longtime resident of Valley Center, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2024 at the age of 90. Bob was born on December 23, 1933 in Altoona, KS to Milton DeKalb and Anna Christine (Krashoc) Morris. He was the 9 of 10 children and the last of his siblings to pass. Bob met the...

Mar 28, 2024

Michael D. Melzer 68, of Valley Center, Kansas, went to be with his Father in Heaven on the evening of March 28, 2024. He was born on September 9, 1955, in Wichita, Kansas, to Norman and Wanda (Fechner) Melzer.  In 1976, he wed Cynthia DeThample. Married 44 years, they raised their 3 children: Scott, Jay, and Mark....

Mar 28, 2024

Gayle P. McKinley (80), a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on March 28, 2024, in Goddard, KS.  She was born on June 21, 1943, in Sibley, Iowa, to Jack R. Verhage and Hilda B. Verhage.  Gayle was a light in the lives of all who knew her, and her memory will forever be...

Mar 27, 2024

Virginia Marie Hankins, was born March 3, 1935 in Bridgeport, Oklahoma, and passed March 27, 2024 in Wichita, Kansas at the age of 89. She was the 7th of 11 children born to John and Allie Mashaney. After moving to Valley Center, Kansas in 1951, she and her husband Charles had 2 daughters, Dawn (Doug) Davenport and...

Mar 26, 2024

Curtis McColm, age 69, passed away at home on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Curt was born on January 1, 1955, to William E. and Irene E. (Dean) McColm in Wichita, Kansas. He was a lifelong resident of Wichita and graduated from Heights High School. Curt worked several jobs in his career including as a foreman for Asplundh...

Mar 26, 2024

James "Jim" Samuel Detwiler, 76, passed away in his home on March 26th, 2024, in Valley Center, Kansas. He was born April 8, 1947, in Pratt, Kansas, to Homer Clifford Detwiler and Martha Faye (Pinkston) Detwiler. His father passed away when Jim was young, so he started working at the age of 14 to help provide for...

Mar 22, 2024

Cindy Burke was born February 11, 1962 in Bourne, Massachusetts to Keith and Alberta (Woodworth) Onken Sr.   She passed away peacefully in her home on March 22, 2024 near Sedgwick, Kansas.

Cindy was raised in Charles City, Iowa and graduated from Charles City High School. She was an active member of the Chickasaw...

Mar 20, 2024

Jeremy James Mitchell was born on April 13, 1976. He was born in Wichita to his very proud parents, Vicki Mitchell and Steve Mitchell. He was raised in Wichita where he attended school and graduated from Northwest High School in 1994.  He was a cherished husband, father, son, and grandfather. He passed away peacefully on March 20th,...

Mar 16, 2024

Alfred L. 'Al' Blocher, 93, passed away on March 16, 2024 in Newton, Kansas. He was born July 4, 1930 in Alexander, Kansas to Fred and Hannah (Wittig) Blocher. After graduating from Alexander High School, he served 2 years during the Korean War in the Army stationed in Japan. When his service was complete, he returned to...

Mar 15, 2024

Tythan Douglas Miles age 42 departed his earthly home Friday March 15th, 2024, in his hometown of Wichita, Kansas. He was born to Ronald E. Miles and Grace (Hardy) Miles on April 20,1981. He graduated from Northwest Highschool in 1999.

Early in his adulthood Tythan's business acumen was on display. In 2005 Tythan...

Mar 10, 2024

Michael "Mikey" Eric McIlvain, age 60, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at home peacefully with his family by his side. He was born July 4, 1963 in Emporia, Kansas to Eldon McIlvain and Doris (Maltby) McIlvain. He was  a life long resident of Wichita, Kansas where he attended Heights High School and Metro Blvd, and...

Mar 4, 2024

Betty I. Kirkpatrick of Peabody, Kansas passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024. She was the daughter of David Ira Kimball and Sylvia Iona (Frame) Kimball. Beloved wife, mom, grandma, great grandma, sister, aunt and friend.

She was active and loved being a homemaker, cosmetologist, social service activity director and so much more....

Mar 4, 2024

Gail Rains, age 84, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 4, 2024, in Newton, Kansas.

She was born in Prudenville, Michigan to Chester M and Ruth Joyce (nee Fletcher) and was a long-time resident of Fort Collins, Colorado before moving to Newton, Kansas in 2014.

She was a supportive...

Mar 1, 2024

Andrea Alice Wild was born in Seattle, Washington on November 10th. 1941.  She was the daughter of Carl Edward Carlson and Florence Marie (Dolly) Carlson (Young). She is survived by her husband Warren in Lindsborg, Kansas; her son Ron in Seminole, Florida and her brother Curtis Carlson in Lilydale, Minnesota.

Andrea attended Smolan...

Feb 29, 2024

Juan M. Gonzalez, 67, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024.  Son of Benjamín González Muñoz and Maria Esther González Enríquez. His work career was as a carpenter building homes.

He was preceded by his parents and brother Benjamin Gonzalez.

Juan is survived by his spouse Judy Short of...

Feb 26, 2024

Zaida Lou (Newcomer) Walters, 85, of rural Valley Center, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024.  She was born September 20, 1938 in Wichita, Kansas to Willard Seymour Newcomer and Elizabeth Carolyn (Markel) Newcomer. She was a 1955 graduate of Valley Center High School.  In 1956 she married James Eugene Walters who preceded her.

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Feb 25, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Jaunita Ruth Capps on February 25, 2024, at the age of 92.

Jaunita was born on September 2, 1931, in Clear Creek, Missouri, to Carlos and Minnie Snyder. Her journey led her to Wichita and Valley Center, Kansas, where she shared a fulfilling life...