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Sheryl (Burnett) Robertson

Sheryl (Burnett) Robertson

Oct 20, 2020

Sheryl Rae Robertson, 66, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020.  Sheryl was born  to Joseph Wayne Burnett and Faye Loreniamay (Hampton) Burnett.  She grew up mainly in Wichita, Kansas but had also lived in Las Vegas, Nevada & Long Beach, California.

She loved to play bingo, go to casinos, spend...

Beverly (Whitley) North

Beverly (Whitley) North

Oct 19, 2020

Beverly Ann North, 70, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020. She was born in Wichita, Kansas to George Earnest Whitley and Dorothy Grace (Albright) Whitley. After graduation she went on to receive her Master's Degree. Her gift as a Teacher was in special education and meeting the needs of each student. Beverly retired from Holy Savior...

William "Bill" Dean

William "Bill" Dean

Oct 17, 2020

William R Dean, 82, of Wichita, Ks passed away Saturday, October 17 , 2020. Bill was born in Wichita, Kansas to Otis Cecil and Elsie (Owens) Dean. He was raised in Mt Hope, Kansas and was a 1956 graduate of Mt Hope High School.

Bill was an amazing husband, dad and papa. He...

Betty (Emhovick) Galloway

Betty (Emhovick) Galloway

Oct 7, 2020

Betty Galloway was born February 28, 1942 in Brush, Colorado to Dan and Mulvina Emhovick. She was the youngest of 8 children. She left Brush after graduating high school and went to Denver CO. There she met the love of her life, Kennith Galloway. They married December 1, 1962. In 1964 they had a daughter, Sandra, and...

Troy L. Hale

Troy L. Hale

Oct 6, 2020

Troy Lee Hale, 53, passed away in Wichita, Kansas, October 6, 2020.  Troy was born November 16, 1966 to Gary and Linda (Anderson) Hale.  He grew up in Sedgwick, Kansas.

Troy (T-Roy or Mad Hawaiian as many of his friends called him) made many lifelong friends while attending school in Sedgwick, Kansas.  He...

Charles Dale Brown

Charles Dale Brown

Oct 5, 2020

Charles Dale Brown, 58, of Valley Center, left this earth on Monday, October 5, 2020 for a heavenly reunion with his parents Charles E. and Mary E. (Gibson) Brown, and many other loved ones whom have gone before him.  Dale was a lover of life and all that it offered, believing that any obstacle could be overcome...

Tammy (Smith) Britton

Tammy (Smith) Britton

Oct 4, 2020

Tammy Sue Britton, 46 of Peabody, Ks passed away on Sunday October 4, 2020 at St Francis in Wichita, Ks.  She was born to John Smith and Sharon (Michaelis) Smith Oursler on August 16, 1974 in Newton, Kansas.

She spent most of her life in Peabody, attending schools in Peabody and Beloit.

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Claude E. Howe

Claude E. Howe

Oct 1, 2020

Claude E. Howe, passed away on Thursday, October 1st, 2020, at the age of 83. He was born in Eloy, Arizona to Everett and Faye Howe.

Claude was preceded in death by his wife, Marvelle Howe. He is survived by his daughter Karen (Gary) Haas; granddaughter Brianna Haas.  He is also survived by granddaughter Marissa (Nick)...

Leland J. Gutscher

Leland J. Gutscher

Sep 30, 2020

Leland J Gutscher , 88, retired in 2018 from Tree Top Nursery, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2020, in the Franklin Park Memory Care Facility in San Antonio, Texas.  He was born October 19, 1931 on a farm in Burr Oak, Kansas to Walter Gutscher and Olive (Lamb) Gutscher who were of German, Irish, and English...

Dorothy (Ellis) Oakley

Dorothy (Ellis) Oakley

Sep 29, 2020

Dorothy M. Oakley, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at the age of 95. She was born in Mt. Vernon, Illinois to Chal and Rhoda (Rister) Ellis. She was a resident of Park City, Kansas for over 53 years.

Dorothy is survived by her children, Don (Pat) Oakley, Jeanie (John) Maples, Janice...

Darla (Baker) Cook

Darla (Baker) Cook

Sep 17, 2020

DARLA E. COOK , 58, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 17, 2020, in Park City, Kansas.

She was born in Newton, Kansas to James R. and Janice C. Baker (Wilson). Darla was a Kansas girl, living much of her life in Newton and Wichita, and was a...

Judy (Long) Mcdiffett

Judy (Long) Mcdiffett

Sep 15, 2020

Judy (Long) McDiffett, was born September 28, 1945 at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas.  She was the daughter of Elbert O. and V. Ruth Long of Potwin, Kansas.  She is survived by a sister Janet Gibson of Hutchinson, Kansas, her husband Richard McDiffett Newton, daughters Holly McDiffett-Mahaffey (Terri) of Half Moon Bay, California, Adrianne Hultman of...

Anthony 'Tony' Sanchez

Anthony 'Tony' Sanchez

Sep 12, 2020

Anthony 'Tony' Sanchez, 21, passed away on September 12th, 2020 in Wichita, Kansas.  Tony was born in Wichita, Kansas to Noel and Trena Sanchez. He was the third out of four siblings. Tony lived for and played football for the VC Hornets, Aztecs, North High and lastly was a star football player for Life Prep Academy. He...

Michael D. Cook

Michael D. Cook

Sep 12, 2020

Michael Dean Cook, 65 passed away on September 12, 2020 in Wichita, Kansas. He was a resident of Valley Center, Kansas. He graduated from West high school in 1973. After graduation he started working at Coleman where he met his wife Sharon Louise Callison, Together they had two daughters Heather and Sarah. Later in life he married...

Kelli (Huff) Owens

Kelli (Huff) Owens

Sep 11, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Kelli Owens (Huff) announce her sudden passing on Friday, September 11, 2020 at the age of 53.

Kelli will be lovingly remembered by her Soulmate and husband of 36 years, Carl; children, Jess, Jenny, Chris, Dustin, Nathan; grandchildren, Kiersten, Audrey, Lou Lou, Luke and...

Loyal 'Lee' Grandstaff

Loyal 'Lee' Grandstaff

Sep 9, 2020

Loyal Lee Grandstaff , 61, passed away on September 9, 2020 in Wichita, Kansas. He was born in Wichita, KS to Loyal Leroy and Mary Lou (Estes) Grandstaff. He was a lifelong resident of Wichita, where he attended North High School. After graduation, he became a plumber and worked with his father. Eventually, he started...

Ernest Dale White

Ernest Dale White

Sep 8, 2020

Ernest Dale White, age 58, beloved husband, father and friend, passed away on September 8, 2020. Dale loved his family, work and truck. He enjoyed camping and fishing very much. He was raised in Cherokee County and was a graduate of Columbus High School. After graduation, Dale served in the U.S. Air Force for four years. He...

Cynthia (Sly) Bird

Cynthia (Sly) Bird

Sep 4, 2020

Cynthia Dean (Cindy) Bird of Park City, Kansas, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2020, at home after an extended time in Hospice care. She was born in Lawton, Oklahoma, February 27, 1958. A private family memorial service was held.

She was preceded in death by her son, James M. (Jimmy) Bowers; her...

Corrie (Briggs) Kelly

Corrie (Briggs) Kelly

Aug 31, 2020

Corrie Elizabeth (Briggs) Kelly, 39, of Hutchinson, Kansas, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2020. She was born in Ogdensburg, New York.

Corrie is survived by her parents Marcine and Les Pritchard, sister Robin Pritchard, partner Ron Taylor, all of Hutchinson, son Ian Stout of Wichita.  She was preceded in death by her...

Michael Ollenberger

Michael Ollenberger

Aug 29, 2020

Michael Ervin Ollenberger, age 29, passed away on August 29, 2020, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita, KS. He was born in Manhattan, KS, the son of Mark and Toni Ollenberger. He lived in Wichita, KS, and was a graduate of South High School.

Michael will be tremendously missed by all...