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Jul 30, 2025

Thomas Leon Strunk, age 73, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 in Wichita, KS, surrounded by his family and those close to him.

Tom was born Tuesday, March 18, 1952, in Wichita, Kansas to Nicholas and Mary Strunk. Tom was a life-long resident of Valley Center, moving just west of town in...

Jul 28, 2025

Russell Alan Shonk, 67, lifetime resident of Wichita, Kansas, passed away on July 28, 2025. He was born in Wichita, Kansas to Carroll L. Shonk and Enid (Redger) Shonk. He was a 1976 graduate of West High School. In his career he was a Designer Architect Draftsman and Estimator for Pro Build - Builders First Source for...

Jul 23, 2025

Randall P. Marler, 74, of Sedgwick, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, July, 23,2025. He was born in Borger, Texas, to Norman O. Marler and Geraldine Kinney. Randall grew up in Panhandle, Texas, where he was a graduate of Panhandle High School. After nearly 40 years of dedicated service, Randall retired from Westar.

Randall...

Jul 21, 2025

Harold Junior Brooks, 64, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025, at Harry Hynes - St. Francis. He was born Tuesday, July 26, 1960, at Salam Hospital in Hillsboro to Harold R. and Bertha (Friday) Brooks. He was a maintenance worker for multiple companies over the years. He had a great love for life and helping others....

Jul 17, 2025

Larry Wayne Tormey, 68, of Valley Center, Kansas passed away on July 17th 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born June 1st 1957 to Marion Robert "Bob" Tormey and Roberta Tormey (Carnahan). He was a lifelong Valley Center resident, graduating from Valley Center High School in 1975. Shortly after high school...

Jul 14, 2025

Richard Thomas "Tom" Myres Sr., 91, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on July 14th, 2025.

He was born to James and Annie (Perry) Myres.

Tom is survived by his 2 sisters and 1 brother; children Mary Randall, Michelle (Don) Holland, Rick (Angie) Myres, Cindy McIlvain;...

Jul 13, 2025

Lois Hinds (86) passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025.  She was born September 22, 1938 in Montreal, Missouri to Clifford and Pauline Scrivner.  She moved to Valley Center, Kansas in 1943 and graduated from Valley Center High School in 1956.  In December of 1956, she married Vonley Hinds. The couple had four children: Kathy (Dan) Frazier,...

Jul 9, 2025

George Felix Capps, 84, passed away in his home surrounded by family on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 in Park City, Kansas.

He was born in Camden County, Missouri to Hobert Lee Capps and Mary Alda (Whitworth) Capps.

Preceded in death by his spouse, Violet Maxine (Gosvener) Capps; son Jeffery...

Jul 8, 2025

J uan Manuel Rodriguez, 61, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 in his home in Wichita, Kansas. He was born in Guadalajara, Mexico to Raul Rodriguez Matias and Maria Del Refugio Rodriguez (Bautista). To his family, he was Manuel, and to those closest to him in his youth he was known as Ardilla (which translates to...

Jul 3, 2025

Michael Phillip Bernstrom, 70, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025 in Lindsborg, Kansas. He was born in Crookston, Minnesota to Harold and LoisAnn Bernstrom and graduated from Turlock High School, Turlock, California in 1973. He attended California State University, Stanislaus two years then attended California Institute of the Arts graduating with a B.A. in Performance. Michael...

Jul 3, 2025

Marsha Lynne (Hayden) Tormey, 64, of Valley Center, Kansas, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on January 15, 1961, Marsha brought warmth, creativity, and kindness into the lives of everyone who knew her. She built a successful career as an insurance agent, known for her reliability,...

Jul 1, 2025

Arnold O. Stoner, of Valley Center, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, July 1 2025 in Wichita Kansas. He was born in Wichita, Kansas and grew up in Arkansas. Upon moving back to Kansas he attended school in Clearwater Kansas.  He met the love of his life at a Valley Center track meet where he was competing. He was drafted...

Jun 29, 2025

Doris Louise Doll, 72, of Haven, Kansas passed away at home surrounded by family on Sunday, June 29, 2025.  She was born in Wichita, Kansas to Stephen J. Forster and Louise Marie (Holtje) Forster.  She was a graduate of Andale High School. Doris was in customer service with Coleman Company were she retired after 30 years.  She...

Jun 26, 2025

Chris Cox, 61, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025.

Chris was born in Newton, Kansas, to Genene Bunch and Kay Cox. He was a hardworking man who enjoyed a simple, hands-on life. Whether it was welding farm equipment or tinkering with his many gadgets, Chris could often be found...

Jun 25, 2025

Wayne Franklin Graham "Frank", 85, of Wichita, Kansas passed away at home on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.  He was born Sunday, November 12, 1939 to Ray Samuel Graham and Shirley Mae (Dunbar) Graham. He served honorably in the United States Army January 1958 to November 1960.   Frank enjoyed his career as a cabinet builder in the Aircraft...

Jun 23, 2025

James Lester Grauerholz, born November 20, 1949, in Kensington, Kansas, passed away Monday, June 23rd surrounded by loved ones. He was 75 years old.

James was the son of Lester Henry Grauerholz and Mildred Minnie (Hermanns) Grauerholz of rural Athol, Kansas. He spent his early years in the countryside near Athol, attending grade...

Jun 22, 2025

Robert Leonard Tucker Sr., long-time resident of Benton Kansas, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the age of 83 from complications of surgery.

Robert is survived by his son, Robert L Tucker Jr (Carlene) of Wichita, his daughter Melody C Tucker of Benton, grandchildren, Kahle (Tucker) Fielder (Kermit) of Benton, Bridget...

Jun 22, 2025

Rory Cornell Davis, born May 22, 1959, passed from this life at home on June 22, 2025, at age 66.  He was the only child of Fred Davis and Betty (Tucker) Mayfield, both originally from Missouri.

Rory grew up in Texas and graduated high school in Medicine Lodge. In 1979, he married Sondra...

Jun 18, 2025

Gabriel Andrew Biesiada, age 50, of Park City, Kansas, passed away on June 18, 2025, due to medical conditions.

Gabriel was born in Springfield, Missouri, to Steve Biesiada and Teresa (Schlageter) Ormond. In September '04, he married Melissa Biesiada after meeting on a blind date. Their love and partnership became the foundation of...

Jun 16, 2025

Richard "Dick" E. Thornton, son of Joe and Mary (Good) Thornton passed away on Monday June 16, 2025. Dick had a true love of life from the time he was born. He attended the Reece School until the 8th grade,  then High School in Eureka. He played all sports, but truly loved basketball. After graduation Dick attended...