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Gladys (Meyer) Reinert

Gladys (Meyer) Reinert

Dec 25, 2022

In the loving arms of Jesus, Gladys W. Reinert, 93, passed Sunday, December 25th, 2022, at the Hutchinson Hospital.  She was born July 29, 1929 to Carl and Martha Meyer of Lincoln, Kansas.

She loved reading her bible and living her faith was her priority. Her favorite verses are I Chronicles 29:11-12. "Thine...

Karen Mccoskey

Karen Mccoskey

Dec 24, 2022

Karen Ann McCoskey, 81, Sedgwick, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, December 24, 2022.  She was born to Lester and Viola Snyder on March 28, 1941 in Pratt, Kansas. She was united in marriage to John Charles McCoskey on April 16, 1964.  They were married 48 years. Karen was known well for her positive attitude...

Maxx Fairbanks

Maxx Fairbanks

Dec 24, 2022

The world lost a great man, as Maxx Fairbanks was called up to Heaven on Christmas Eve.  It was deeply ingrained in his nature to capture moments in time, and no one I know was better at it than my dad.  He was compelled to photograph this beautiful earth and the beautiful souls walking upon it....

Stacey (Flickinger) Weihe

Stacey (Flickinger) Weihe

Dec 18, 2022

Stacey L Weihe (Flickinger) passed away on December 18, 2022, surrounded by family. She was born October 9, 1965, to Ron and Shirley Flickinger in Newton, Kansas. Stacey is survived by her husband Jeff Weihe, daughters Margaret Weihe, Abigail Weihe, and Bethany Charlsen, son-in-law Brandon Charlsen, granddaughter Caroline Charlsen, and father Ron Flickinger. Also, her two...

Amos Jacob "Jake" Lewman

Amos Jacob "Jake" Lewman

Dec 17, 2022

Amos Jacob "Jake" Lewman Jr., 79, passed away on Saturday, December 17 th , 2022 at his home in Sedgwick, Kansas. He was born in El Dorado, Kansas to Amos Sr. and Genevia (Hoober) Lewman in 1943. He spent his childhood years in El Dorado and Wichita, Kansas. He graduated from East High School and the Vocational...

James R. Crandall

James R. Crandall

Dec 15, 2022

James Rayburn Crandall (Jim) 78, quietly passed away Thursday, December 15th, 2022. He was surrounded by his family and loved ones that were always the center of his life.

Jim was a retired Beechcrafter with 43 and a half years of service.  He was able to enjoy his retirement doing the many things he enjoyed, including...

Duane E. Fisk

Duane E. Fisk

Dec 13, 2022

Duane E. Fisk, 77, passed away December 13, 2022, after battling a long illness.  Duane was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather and true friend to so very many.  He will be deeply and dearly missed by his family and friends.  His beautiful smile and laughter will live on in our hearts...

Diana (Schaal) Hedke

Diana (Schaal) Hedke

Dec 9, 2022

Diana B. Hedke left this earth on Friday, December 9th 2022. She was born in Wichita, Kansas on May 27, 1959. Diana moved to Paxico, Kansas with her husband, where they lived for 40 years.

Diana was preceded in death by her son Anthony Hedke, and her husband Lonnie Hedke. She is survived by her son...

Barbara (Herrick) Wagner

Barbara (Herrick) Wagner

Dec 5, 2022

Barbara J. Wagner , 71 years old passed away December 5, 2022 in Wichita Kansas. Barbara was Co-Owner of Wagner Trucking with her husband Gene. Barb and Gene were Lifetime members of Owner Operator Independent Drivers Association. They enjoyed their travels, sightseeing and taking pictures of mother nature while they were driving across country. Barb...

Joanna (Fowler) Shuyler

Joanna (Fowler) Shuyler

Dec 4, 2022

Joanna May Shuyler , 92, went home to her Lord and Saviour on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Ascension Via Christi St Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas.  She was born in Parkerville, Kansas to John Clarence Fowler, Jr and Eula Anne (Thompson) Fowler. She attended schools in Council Grove, Kansas and graduated from Council Grove...

Ralph E. Saner

Ralph E. Saner

Dec 3, 2022

Ralph Edward Saner, age 69, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas, surrounded by loved ones.

Ralph Edward Saner was born October 12, 1953 in Wichita, Kansas.  Ralph was the fifth of six children, born to Earl and Opal (McClain) Saner.  Ralph attended Bridgeport and Chisholm Trail Elementary...

Bobbie "Bob" J. Hamilton

Bobbie "Bob" J. Hamilton

Dec 1, 2022

Bobbie  "Bob" Jean Hamilton, 88 yrs, of Wichita, Kansas passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022.  He was born in Pittsburg, Kansas to Marie B. Hamilton on March 13, 1934.  After school, Bob joined the United States Marine Corps where he served from April 17, 1952 to April 16, 1955.  He met and married the love of...

Bill C. Faunce

Bill C. Faunce

Nov 27, 2022

Bill Clayborn Faunce - nicknamed 'Catfish Willy', 94, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022 in El Dorado, Kansas surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Anthony, Kansas to Ira E. Faunce and Flossie (Hogoboom) Faunce. He was a lifetime resident of Burns, Kansas and later moved to El Dorado, Kansas.  Bill enjoyed many things, yet...

Donald S. Williams

Donald S. Williams

Nov 25, 2022

Donald S. Williams, 93, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 25, 2022. He was born August 25, 1929 in Topeka, Kansas to Walter and Hazel Williams. He was raised in Topeka and graduated from Topeka High School in 1946. He worked for Karlan Furniture for two years and then went to work for  The...

Linda (Gastineau) Keene

Linda (Gastineau) Keene

Nov 22, 2022

Linda S. Keene passed away on November 22, 2022 at her residence in Park City, Kansas. She was born September 12, 1948 in Bloomington, IL to Wayne and Betty (Schroeder) Gastineau. She attended Bloomington/Normal Schools and graduated from Normal Community High School. After graduation, she was a waitress and CNA. She later obtained her Food Service...

Richard L. Sloan

Richard L. Sloan

Nov 22, 2022

Richard Lawrence Sloan, 63, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2022. He was born in Wichita, Kansas to Walter L. Sloan and Frances C. Sloan.  He was raised in Valley Center where he attended school. He went on to be an OTR Truckdriver for many years.  Richard loved riding motorcycles (Harley Davidson), going fishing, hunting and collecting...

Peggy S. Gardner

Peggy S. Gardner

Nov 21, 2022

Peggy Gardner, 52 years old, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022, in Hutchinson, Kansas.

She was born in Hutchinson, Kansas to Robert T. Gardner and Betty (Barker) Gardner.  She was a lifelong resident of Hutchinson; she attended schools and was a graduate of Hutchinson High School.  She worked as a  CNA for...

Jacqueline (Hoffine) Montelongo

Jacqueline (Hoffine) Montelongo

Nov 6, 2022

Jacqueline Dell Montelongo, 50, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022. She was born in Wichita, Kansas to James Daniel Hoffine and Jerri (Brink) Hoffine. She was a lifelong resident of the Valley Center Community where she attended school, was a 1990 Valley Center High School graduate and was involved in many activities. After graduation she received...

Bonnie (Mckee) Fry

Bonnie (Mckee) Fry

Nov 3, 2022

Bonnie Lou (McKee) Fry, age 79, residing in Park City, Kansas, passed away surrounded by her family on November 3, 2022, after battling metastatic breast cancer for many years.

Bonnie, born on October 2, 1943, grew up in Wichita, Kansas, and graduated from Wichita East High School in 1961. She attended Wichita University....

Douglas F. Prideaux

Douglas F. Prideaux

Nov 3, 2022

Douglas Frederick Prideaux  "Doug", age 57, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at home surrounded by his loved ones.  He was born in Wichita, Kansas to Charles Duane Prideaux and Lola Ann (Maynor) Prideaux. He was raised in the Valley Center / Wichita areas where he attended school. He was a Valley Center graduate where he...