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William 'Benny' Thompson

William 'Benny' Thompson

Dec 28, 2018

VALLEY CENTER, KANSAS

WILLIAM  BEN  THOMPSON  'BENNY' , 90, beloved husband and father passed away surrounded by family on Friday, December 28, 2018. He was born at home in rural Valley Center, Kansas to David Henry Thompson and Mary Edna (York) Thompson. He enjoyed many things in life working...

Ronald 'Andre' Moreno

Ronald 'Andre' Moreno

Dec 22, 2018

RONALD  'ANDRE'  MORENO , age 51 passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2018 after battling renal cell carcinoma.  He was born May 2, 1967 in Wichita, Kansas to Jesus C Moreno, and Erlinda (Flores) Moreno.  He graduated from North High School in 1985, and attended Wichita State University.  He started his career at Dillons, where...

Robert D. Bagby

Robert D. Bagby

Dec 20, 2018

LYONS, KANSAS

ROBERT  DALE  BAGBY , 61, passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2018. He was born in Harper, Kansas to Richard Earl Bagby and Cecil Mae (Claxton) Bagby. He enjoyed his life trade as an automotive mechanic.

He is survived by his wife Verna...

Amber Dawn Franz

Amber Dawn Franz

Dec 14, 2018

WICHITA,   KANSAS

AMBER  DAWN  FRANZ

It is with great sadness Tim Franz announces the passing of his beloved daughter Amber Dawn Franz.  Amber at the age of 36 yrs passed on December 14, 2018 after a courageous fight of Huntington's Disease.  She is preceded in...

Tulla 'Chris' (Cornelius) Sanderson

Tulla 'Chris' (Cornelius) Sanderson

Dec 13, 2018

TULLA CHRISTINE SANDERSON 'CHRIS' , 96, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2018 in Park City, Kansas. She was born in Gouldbusk, Texas, to Homer Theo Cornelius and Lucy Lee (Row) Cornelius.  She was raised and attended schools in Healdton, Oklahoma. On December 24, 1939, in Healdton, Oklahoma she married...

Norland N. Snyder

Norland N. Snyder

Dec 12, 2018

SALINA, KS

NORLAN NELSON SNYDER, 75, passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2018. He was born in Osborne, Kansas to Ross Fredrick Snyder and Goldena Oralee (Loomis) Snyder. He went to trade school for upholstery in which he enjoyed many years in that field of business. He also enjoyed his time as President of Eagles...

Edna (Hyde) Sorrell

Edna (Hyde) Sorrell

Dec 12, 2018

NEWTON,   KANSAS

EDNA  GLEE  (HYDE)  SORRELL , 91, passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 in Whitewater, Kansas. She was born on March 27, 1927 at Gatewood, Missouri to Jesse Thompkins Hyde and Rosa Franklin (Henderson) Hyde. She was a graduate of Couch High School. On September 7, 1946,...

Donald S. Manlove

Donald S. Manlove

Dec 9, 2018

DONALD  STANLEY  MANLOVE , 84 years, passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2018. He was born in Wichita, Kansas to James Harrison Manlove and Ethel (Lindley) Manlove. He was raised in Wichita where he attended schools and was a 1953 graduate of North High School. 1954 to 1957 he served in the United States Air...

Donald F. Dufield

Donald F. Dufield

Dec 8, 2018

Donald Francis Dufield, age 91, peacefully left us to be with the Lord on December 8, 2018 at the Reflection Ridge Retirement Community in Wichita, KS.

He was born on the Dufield Farm located outside Kismet, KS on 30 June 1927 to Frank and Thelma (Lepper) Dufield and was the second of 5...

Kathy (Burns) Dickson

Kathy (Burns) Dickson

Dec 4, 2018

Kathy Dickson, 62, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away Tuesday,  December 4, 2018, peacefully with her family by her side.

She was born to parents Clarence (Dutch) and Donna Burns, September 23, 1956 in Hoisington, KS. Kathy graduated from Hoisington High School.

Kathy is survived by longtime companion Kelley Chesney,...

Brian E. Corrigan, Jr.

Brian E. Corrigan, Jr.

Dec 2, 2018

WICHITA - Corrigan, Brian Earl Jr. 93, loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle, died December 2, 2018.  Immediate family memorial. Early in life Brian served in WWII in the Merchant Marines and the Army, was in the car business in Wichita, and raced dirt track hot rods in Wichita and Hutchinson. He then began a...

Dale M. Holyoak

Dale M. Holyoak

Dec 1, 2018

WICHITA, KANSAS

DALE  MAXWELL  HOLYOAK

Surrounded by his wife and children, Dale Maxwell Holyoak left his mortal state and returned home to his Heavenly Father on December 1, 2018.

To all who knew him, Dale was a man of honesty, integrity, with a strong work ethic and a long-lasting...

Deanne M. Pybas

Deanne M. Pybas

Dec 1, 2018

DEANNE M. PYBAS, 66, beloved sister, passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2018. She was born in Weatherford, Oklahoma to John Woodrow Pybas and Catherine (Southerland) Pybas. She loved playing piano and attending church. She enjoyed time together with her family. Deanne is survived by her twin sister Dianne Inkelaar; brother JW Pybas; many other family and...

Virginia (Kerschner) Hatfield

Virginia (Kerschner) Hatfield

Nov 27, 2018

BENTLEY,   KANSAS VIRGINIA  MARVELLE  (KERSCHNER)  HATFIELD , 98, was born on February 24, 1920 and moved into her heavenly home November 27, 2018.  She leaves behind loving family, daughter Ann & Gary Phillips of Bentley, granddaughter Asa & Scott Galloway and great granddaughter Kenzie, numerous grandkids and great grandkids; sister-in-laws Phyllis Kerschner and T-Ann Kerschner; and...

Roberta 'Bert' Duerksen

Roberta 'Bert' Duerksen

Nov 26, 2018

Roberta A. "Bert" Duerksen , 78, of Valley Center, died Nov. 26, 2018.  She was born Sept. 14, 1940, in Pittsburg, Ks to James & Gladys (Smith) Coffman.  She attended School District 51 at 61 st & Broadway for 1 st -2 nd grade.  After that she attended Valley Center schools.  Park School on South Meridian for 3-4...

Russell W. Morrison

Russell W. Morrison

Nov 25, 2018

WICHITA, KANSAS

RUSSELL  W.  MORRISON , 54, passed away on November 25, 2018.  Born to Wayne 'PeeWee' and Linda Morrison. He is survived by wife, Julie (Bingham), parents, PeeWee and Linda, sister, Shelly Bailey. Many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces. great nephews, and many of friends.  He graduated from...

James L. Wallace, Sr.

James L. Wallace, Sr.

Nov 19, 2018

WICHITA, KANSAS JAMES LEO WALLACE , 80, passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018. He was born in Plains, Kansas to Walter Leo Wallace and Dorothy (Nurse) Wallace. He was raised in the Tribune area and was a 1958 graduate of Tribune High School, Tribune, Kansas. His love was farming and was a groundskeeper at Willowbend. He is...

Pauline (Flinn) Phipps

Pauline (Flinn) Phipps

Nov 19, 2018

VALLEY CENTER, KANSAS PAULINE VIRGINIA (FLINN) PHIPPS , 86, passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018. Private Family Services will be held. She is survived by 4 children, 12 grandchildren, and many great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be designated in her memory to Victory In The Valley, 3755 E. Douglas, Wichita, Ks 67218 or Diversacare...

Donna (Mcneely) Harrod

Donna (Mcneely) Harrod

Nov 10, 2018

BENTLEY, KANSAS DONNA ELIZABETH (MCNEELY) HARROD, 52, passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2018. She was born in Baxter Springs, Kansas to George A. and Barbara (Lips) McNeely. She was a graduate of Northwest High School in Wichita, Kansas. In 1989 she married the love of her life Dallas Wade Harrod. Donna enjoyed reading, WWE wrestling, outside walks and most...

Aaron D. Lupo

Aaron D. Lupo

Nov 10, 2018

AARON DALTON LUPO, loving daddy, son, brother, uncle, grandson, nephew and friend passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2018. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, his mother Teresa, and uncle Jason. He is survived by his two beautiful daughters, Emma and Zoey Lupo, his wife Brittany Lupo, sisters Ashley (Jamie) Sparks and Amanda Lupo, his father John...