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Frank B. Kane

Frank B. Kane

Jan 20, 2020

Frank Benjamin Kane , 76, passed away Monday, January 20, 2020. Frank was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Ralph Sr. and Imogene Kane; brothers, Ralph and Floyd; sisters, Beverly and Shirley. He is survived by his brother Henry Kane, many other family and friends. Frank enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved his grandkids...

Kenneth D. Haas

Kenneth D. Haas

Jan 18, 2020

Kenneth D. Haas, Jr., age 66, of Valley Center, Kansas passed away on January 18, 2020. Kenneth was born September 17, 1953 in Wichita, Kansas. He was an avid fisherman and gardener, enjoyed coaching his children's sports and loved spending time with his family and friends.

He was preceded in death...

Ray D. Swenson

Ray D. Swenson

Jan 18, 2020

Ray Delano Swenson , 85, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2020. He was born in Dell Grove, Pine County, Minnesota to John August Swenson and Lindis Eleana (Anderson) Swenson. After graduation he served in the U.S. Air Force for four years and was a Korean War Veteran. He worked most of his life as a...

Thelma C. Corzine

Thelma C. Corzine

Jan 17, 2020

Thelma  Charlene Corzine, 85, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020. She was born in Caldwell, Kansas to Roy L. Corzine and Minnie Mae (Cullop) Corzine. She was a graduate of North High School, Wichita, Kansas and Wichita Business College. Thelma worked for the IRS and retired after 37 years. She was an active member...

Alma 'Vicky' (Moran) Fowler

Alma 'Vicky' (Moran) Fowler

Jan 17, 2020

Alma 'Vicky' Fowler, 70, of Maize, Kansas, passed away at home on Friday, January 17, 2020. She was born in Shattuck, Oklahoma to Willis Eugene Moran and Mildred Ann (Wallace) Moran.  She was a graduate of Sedgwick High School, Sedgwick, Kansas and Wichita Business College, Wichita, Kansas.  She was formerly employed at Pizza Hut Corporate...

Ronald Dean Smith

Ronald Dean Smith

Jan 16, 2020

Ronald Dean Smith, "Ron" or "RD," was born on February 6, 1954 in Colby, KS to Everett and Margaret Smith. He passed on January 16, 2020. He worked for the former Westar Energy for 35 years, before retiring in 2015.

Ron loved dirt track racing, golf, and the Wichita State Shockers...

Betty (Mcclure) Brown

Betty (Mcclure) Brown

Jan 15, 2020

Betty Jean (McClure) Brown , 69, of Valley Center, Kansas, reunited with her husband and other family on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 in Wichita, Kansas.  She was born in Newton, Kansas to Denton and Mildred (Royer) McClure.  After graduation she joined and served in the United States Army Reserves.  She married the love of her...

Ann (King) Meyer

Ann (King) Meyer

Jan 15, 2020

Ann Loree (King) Meyer , 70, of Russell, Kansas, passed away on her birthday, Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas.

Ann was born January 15, 1950 in Enid, Oklahoma, the daughter of Frank Claude and Muriel Louise (Crouse) King. Ann always enjoyed meeting new...

Velma (Bates) Mckinney

Velma (Bates) Mckinney

Jan 11, 2020

Velma Louise (Bates) McKinney was born September 19, 1930 to Carl Harrison and Ethel Mae Sterling Bates in Altamont, Kansas at the family home.She had a teaching career that started when she was 17. She taught in Coffeyville and surrounding area schools until her retirement in 1992, having an impact on over 800 students. Velma...

Rosemary R. Whinery

Rosemary R. Whinery

Jan 6, 2020

Rosemary Ruth Whinery "Mary", 70, beautiful mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020. She was born in Wichita, Kansas to Roy Harry Whinery and Lela Mae (Bright) Whinery. She loved family get togethers where they played Pitch, Canasta, Uno and Monopoly. She was a night owl, loved flowers,...

Barry E. Brannan

Barry E. Brannan

Jan 3, 2020

Barry Eugene Brannan, of Newton, Kansas, departed this life on Friday, January 3, 2020 in Wichita, Kansas. He was born July 13, 1956 in Wichita, Kansas the son of Robert Dale "Bob" Brannan and Maggie Beatrice "Bea" (Baker) Brannan. He married Martha Jo Robinson on August 7, 1981 in Clay Center, Kansas.

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Dean A. Walker

Dean A. Walker

Jan 3, 2020

Dean Alan Walker, 81, of Valley Center, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020. He was born in Emporia, Kansas to Donald L. Walker and Charleen (Mohler) Walker-Miller. He received his Associates Degree from Kansas Wesleyan.

He is survived by his wife Alice Walker; children Della (Darrell) Schweitzberger of Salina, Debbie...

John R. Burns

John R. Burns

Jan 2, 2020

John Rolla Burns, 77, of Bentley, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020. He was the son of Oliver Ellis Burns and Ethel Ruth (Booth) Burns. He was a graduate of Andover High School and went on to work in Construction.

Service 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 6, at Bentley Church, Bentley, Kansas. ...

Lori (Dethample) Roeder

Lori (Dethample) Roeder

Dec 29, 2019

KINGMAN, KANSAS

Lori  Jean  (DeThample)  Roeder

Today we are all brought together to celebrate and mourn the life of Lori Jean  DeThample-Roeder, born on the 15th of September 1959. She was 60 years old, she passed away amongst close family at Kingman Hospital, Sunday, the 29th of December 2019...

Sharon (Fravel) Conover

Sharon (Fravel) Conover

Dec 27, 2019

WICHITA, KANSAS

Sharon Kay Conover, 77, was born in Garden City, Kansas to Joseph Oscar Fravel and Elva (Green) Fravel. She entered heaven's realms to join her Lord Jesus and many loved ones on Friday, December 27, 2019. Sharon was a wonderful loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend....

Jeffrey L. Degarmo

Jeffrey L. Degarmo

Dec 26, 2019

Jeffrey Lawrence DeGarmo, 64, Koch-Glitsch, LP Pilot Plant Manager, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2019. He was born in Larned, KS on September 17 th , 1955. He grew up and attended school in Macksville, KS

He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Lynanne Therese (Rohlman) DeGarmo; his children: daughter ...

Donnie L. Hembree

Donnie L. Hembree

Dec 26, 2019

Donnie L. Hembree , 71 of Valley Center passed away on December 26, at his home. He was born in Lyons, Kansas, on October 11, 1948 to Frank and Hazel (Clapp) Hembree. He was the youngest of 10 children. Donnie was a proud Marine and served in the Vietnam Conflict, 1966-1970. He married Mary Thompson...

Rhea (Woolery) Compton

Rhea (Woolery) Compton

Dec 25, 2019

Rhea Catherine Compton , 63, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and retired USD 259 bus driver, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019, in Park City, Kansas. Rhea was born and raised in Folsom, California.  She married the love of her life, Jay Compton, in 1976.  The couple was married for 43 years.  Rhea and Jay...

Larry E. Milligan

Larry E. Milligan

Dec 24, 2019

Larry Milligan, 78, of Valley Center passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019.  He was born to Ethel and William Milligan of Belmont Michigan.  Larry graduated from Comstock Park High School in Comstock Michigan.  He served in the United States Airforce until 1965.  He served as a Boy Scout Leader for over 20 years.  He retired after serving...

William J. Wellshear

William J. Wellshear

Dec 24, 2019

William "Bill" J. Wellshear, 85, of Wichita, passed away Dec. 24, 2019.

He was born Nov. 11, 1934, in Lincoln, Neb. He was the former owner of Bill's Charcoal Grill.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Charles, Robert and Richard. Survivors include his wife...