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Brent J. Hanson

Brent J. Hanson

Nov 13, 2020

Surrounded by his loving family at home, Brent James Hanson passed peacefully on Friday, November 13th, 2020, after a long fight with lung cancer. He was 70.

Brent was born on February 14th, 1950, in Newton, Kansas to Charles W. Hanson and Dorothy A. Hanson. Brent's father worked as a civil engineer for...

Paul D. Pattrick

Paul D. Pattrick

Nov 12, 2020

Paul Dee Pattrick (73) passed away unexpectedly at his home in Valley Center, Kansas, on Thursday, November 12, 2020.  He was born in Okemah, Oklahoma, on May 11, 1947, to John W. & Jewell (Morrow) Pattrick.

Paul graduated from Belle Plaine High School and attended Emporia State University prior to entering the service. ...

Cynthia (Spoonts) Powell

Cynthia (Spoonts) Powell

Nov 10, 2020

Cynthia A. Powell "Bama", 1945-2020, on November 10, 2020 went forth to meet her Lord and Savior in the comfort of her home. She was a faithful servant through all life's adversities. She was known for her sweet demeanor and smile that touched everyone's heart. Predeceased by her parents W.A. "Pete" and Annell Spoonts. Survived by her children Dana Leeper...

Karen L. Preston

Karen L. Preston

Nov 9, 2020

Karen Lee Preston was born in Santa Maria California on March 24, 1962. She was the youngest of three children born to Frank and Edna Preston. She went to rest in Jesus' arms on November 9, 2020.

Karen was preceded in death by her Dad, Frank. She is survived by her...

Roger L Summers

Roger L Summers

Nov 7, 2020

Roger L. Summers, 76, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at his home in Park City, Kansas.

He was born August 30, 1944 in North Platte, Nebraska to Alfred Elmer Summers and Bonnie Jean Rubeck.

Roger served in the U.S. Army and drove a truck locally and over...

Cynthia (Dethample) Melzer

Cynthia (Dethample) Melzer

Nov 3, 2020

Cynthia S. Melzer, 64, of Valley Center, KS was called to rest on the morning of November 3, 2020. She was born on June 14, 1956 in Wichita, Kansas to Frank and Virginia (Abplanalp) DeThample. In 1976 she wed Mike Melzer. Married 44 years, they raised their 3 children: Scott, Jay and Mark. She retired after 25...

Homer Hammond

Homer Hammond

Nov 3, 2020

Homer Ray Hammond, 74 passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 in Wichita, Kansas. Homer was born April 25, 1946 in Emporia, before relocating with his family to Burlington, where he spent most of his youth, eventually graduating from high school in '64, and enlisting in the National Guard, where he served proudly, for six years. Soon...

Janet N. Werner

Janet N. Werner

Oct 30, 2020

Janet N. Werner 57, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020 in Wichita, Kansas.

She was born in Wichita, Kansas to James Dean Werner & Myrna Joyce (Telford) Werner. She was a lifelong resident of Wichita where she attended Wichita schools. Janet worked for the City of Wichita as an account clerk in...

Donald 'Don' West

Donald 'Don' West

Oct 29, 2020

Donald Dennis West, 83, of Valley Center passed away Thursday, October 29th, 2020. He was born in Dodge City, Kansas to Dennis West and Bernice (Reichenborn) West on April 10th, 1937.

Denny and Don West owned West's IGA in Valley Center until Don became a Campbell's Soup Salesman in 1968 and retiring in...

Donna (Worthan) Hammons

Donna (Worthan) Hammons

Oct 26, 2020

Donna Hammons, age 89, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020 in Newton, Kansas.  She was born in Dunnegan, Missouri to Richard Claypool Worthan and Linnie (Ellsworth) Worthan.  She was a lifelong resident of Dunnegan, where she attended Rock School, a one room school house in the wooded countryside.  She was a graduate and valedictorian of Fair...

Sheryl (Soderberg) Rose

Sheryl (Soderberg) Rose

Oct 21, 2020

It is with a heavy heart and burden of loss that the family announces the passing of Sheryl 'Shari' Ann Rose, 65, of Wichita, Kansas. On Wednesday, October 21, 2020, Shari began her walk with God.  She was born in Long Beach, California on March 17, 1955 to Howard Soderberg, Sr. and Angelina Soderberg – Glasgow. She...

Lorie E. Wyatt

Lorie E. Wyatt

Oct 21, 2020

Lorie Ellen Wyatt, 56, was born March 11, 1964 in Santa Ana, California. The fourth child of James Harvey & Marilyn Dawn (Mitchell) Wyatt. She passed away, Wednesday October 21, 2020. She is survived by her daughter, Karissa Dawn Fisher (Jack); son, Floyd Ray Shockley Jr.; granddaughters Larah Ellen and Lainie Raeann Fisher; three brothers James Randy (Dianne), Mark &...

Eric J. Prichard

Eric J. Prichard

Oct 20, 2020

Eric John Prichard , age 47, loving son, husband, father, and friend went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 20, 2020. Eric was born in Wichita, KS on May 4, 1973 to Don and Ginger (Jacobs) Prichard. He was a graduate of South High School and Newman University.

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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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