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Haldon W. Gentry

Haldon W. Gentry

Jul 19, 2020

Haldon Wayne Gentry , retired KG&E Maintenance Worker passed away July 19, 2020. Hal was born June 23, 1933 in Beloit, KS to Loren and Roberta (Zachary) Gentry. He graduated class of 1951 from Beloit HS. He moved to Wichita, Kansas in 1956 and worked for KG&E until his retirement in 1988. In retirement he...

Arthur L. Pfeifer

Arthur L. Pfeifer

Jul 19, 2020

Arthur L. 'Art' Pfeifer, 79, of Wichita, Kansas passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020.  He was b orn on April 4, 1941 in Lebenthal, Kansas to Celestine Pfeifer and Monica (Steckline) Pfeifer.  They resided in Lebenthal till Art was age 10, then moved to Great Bend, Kansas and he attended school there.  After he finished school,...

John A. Hoelker

John A. Hoelker

Jul 18, 2020

John Anthony Hoelker, 95, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2020.  He was born May 11, 1925 to parents Antone and Mary (Raab) Hoelker in Chickasha, Oklahoma.

John, an Army and World War II veteran, an ingenious machinist worked as a Tool and Dye Designer and Builder until he retired from Boeing in...

William G. Barndt

William G. Barndt

Jul 16, 2020

William George Barndt, 82, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2020. He was born in Garnett, Kansas to George William Barndt and Thelma Pearl (Brown) Barndt.  He was a graduate of Garnett High School and went on to get his Bachelors. He served in the Army National Guard. He married the love of his life and high school sweetheart...

Linda (Hubbard) Erwin

Linda (Hubbard) Erwin

Jul 15, 2020

Linda Sue (Hubbard) Erwin, 73, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. She was born in Neodesha, Kansas to James Eldoras Hubbard & Opal Irene (Pettit) Hubbard. She married her high school sweetheart Russell Erwin on January 1, 1988. She enjoyed her job as a USD 262 Bus Driver (her extended family) for many many years. She...

Kelly R. Brooks

Kelly R. Brooks

Jul 13, 2020

Kelly Ray Brooks was born ahead of schedule on July 21st '81  (such a small guy) Clawing, biting, kicking and screaming he fought through life and fought his demons. Taken too soon from life, on Monday July 13th 2020. Kelly lost the battle with his demons.  Kelly you are free now, Enjoying true peace Kelly, leaves behind his Mother and...

Betty (Hess) Callison

Betty (Hess) Callison

Jul 12, 2020

Betty Louise Callison, 95, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020.  She was born January 1, 1925, in Elkins, West Virginia to Granville Hartwell Hess and Ethel Catherine (Hamilton) Hess. She married the love of her life Asa A. Callison. They settled 1959 in Valley Center, Kansas where they raised their family. Betty's extended family were her...

Alf Marrin

Alf Marrin

Jul 11, 2020

Rev. Alf Marrin , DSS , 74, Went home to the Heart of God 7-11-2020 in Wichita. Survived by spouse, Rev. Ilenya (Patricia Griffith) Marrin, DSS. Preceded in death by his parents, Alfred V.B. Marrin and Margaret...

Scott E. Fraser

Scott E. Fraser

Jul 7, 2020

Scott Edward Fraser , age 72, passed away on Tuesday,  July 7, 2020 in Wichita, Kansas of Lung Disease under the care of The Veterans Administration. Scott was born and raised in Dodge City, Kansas.  He is predeceased by parents Kenneth and Bonnie Fraser.  He is survived by his brother Knute (Judy) Fraser, son Shayne (Randy Whisnant), daughter...

Christopher Brown

Christopher Brown

Jul 7, 2020

Christopher Spencer Jordan Brown , 19, Valley Center graduate, beloved son, brother, uncle and friend, let go of this world on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, and touched the face of God.  He now rests, safe in the arms of his best friend, Jesus. He will be missed beyond all imagination. He leaves behind his parents Bill and Marykay...

John W. Aston

John W. Aston

Jul 7, 2020

John William Aston , beloved dad, son, brother, uncle, grandson and friend, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at the age of 41.  He was born to David A. and Kimberlie Aston in Wichita, Kansas. He was raised in Wichita, attended Valley Center schools and worked with landscaping along with construction. John loved hunting, fishing,...

Marie (Steenborg) Clemence

Marie (Steenborg) Clemence

Jul 3, 2020

Marie Madeleine (Steenborg) Clemence was born on January 17, 1928 in Denver, Arkansas to Dr. Gustav Andrew Steenborg and Eva (Donaldson) Steenborg. Marie went home to be her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, July 3, 2020.   She made her profession of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ in October of 1943 at the age of...

Wendell E. Clifton

Wendell E. Clifton

Jun 29, 2020

Wendell Eugene Clifton, 79, passed away Monday, June 29, 2020. He was born in Wichita, Kansas to Stanley Eugene Clifton and Glennie (Tatum) Clifton. He was a graduate of Valley Center High School. He worked in the experimental modifications at Beechcraft since 1966 to 2004 when he retired.  He married the love of his life, Linda (Twist)...

Dalena Shaune Presley

Dalena Shaune Presley

Jun 29, 2020

Dalena Shaune Presley, age 57, passed away peacefully on June 29th, 2020, due to lung and pancreatic cancer. She was born December 12th, 1962 in Harrison, Arkansas to Dale Presley and LaMerle (Prindle) Dillinger .  Shaune grew up in Pittsburg, KS but also spend time in Oklahoma and Arkansas. She loved the Ozarks. For many years, Shaune...

Keith A. O'Donnell

Keith A. O'Donnell

Jun 28, 2020

Keith Alan O'Donnell, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020, at the age of 71.  He was born February 19, 1949, to Ira Lee and Zennett O'Donnell. He was raised in Wichita where he attended school and was a graduate of Heights High School. After graduation, he served in the United States Army and was a Veteran. He was a...

Donald H. Walton

Donald H. Walton

Jun 28, 2020

Donald H. Walton, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at the age of 80 years old.  Don was the oldest of seven children, born to Harold B. and Mildred L. (Chambers) Walton, on the family farm northwest of Yates Center, Kansas. He always said he was born at night but not in the dark, they had...

Judith (Nelson) Sorrell

Judith (Nelson) Sorrell

Jun 16, 2020

Judith Lynne (Nelson) Sorrell, passed away on June 16, 2020.  Judy was born in Wichita, Kansas, January 11, 1936, the only child of Vernon Nelson and Mildred (Calbeck) Nelson.  Judy was a graduate of North High School.  She also graduated from Kansas Wesleyan University where she majored in music and was crowned Lilac Fete Queen.  While in...

Pamela (Justh) Keith

Pamela (Justh) Keith

Jun 16, 2020

Pamela Sue Keith, 72, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2020.  Born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the daughter of John Justh and Hazel Mae (Henson) Bailey.

She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Carl Keith; children, Michelle Smith and Michael Keith; grandchildren, Anthony D. Smith, Loryn M. Smith and Lydia S. Smith; many other family...

Edward E. Watkins, Jr.

Edward E. Watkins, Jr.

Jun 11, 2020

Edward 'Buster' Watkins Jr, 68, a lifelong resident of Valley Center, went to be with the Lord on June 11, 2020.

Buster was born on March 30, 1952 to Edward Watkins and Eleanor Burdan in Valley Center, Kansas. Buster had such a passion for his trades. He was a brick mason for many...

Bonnie Lou (Rushing) Robertson

Bonnie Lou (Rushing) Robertson

Jun 10, 2020

Bonnie Lou Robertson went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at the age of 87.  Bonnie was born to Eli Bentley Rushing and Eulla Faye (Brumback) Rushing on January 14, 1933, in Diggins, Missouri.  She relocated to Wichita in 1956 where she resided the remainder of her life.  She...