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Frank C. Brown, Jr.
Aug 18, 2018
NEWTON, KANSAS
FRANK C. BROWN, JR. , 78, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at Newton Medical Center surrounded by family and friends. Frank was born and raised in Donnelly, Minnesota. He settled in Ottawa, Kansas after meeting the love of his life Wilma Jean (Oakes) Brown while he was stationed...
Verne D. Bussart
Aug 16, 2018
PARK CITY, KANSAS
VERNE DALE BUSSART , 93, passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2018. He was born in Beloit, Mitchell County, Kansas to Mayland Bussart and Irene (Bennett) Bussart. He served in the U.S. Army and was a WWII Veteran. He was a lifelong member of the Lutheran Church. In 1965...Brian K. Plumer
Aug 14, 2018
BRIAN K. PLUMER , 64, of Valley Center passed away Monday, August 13th. He is survived by his mother and father, Sherry and Keith Plumer of Sedgwick; his sister, Sharon (Rick) Unruh; his brothers, Bret (Kim) Plumer & Darrin (Alisha) Plumer; his three children, Lindsey (Brandon) Litzner, Lauren (Logan) Ledbetter & Landon Plumer; and his grandchildren, Leni-Kate &...
Richard S. Stephens
Aug 10, 2018
RICHARD SCOTT STEPHENS , entered into heaven at the age of 64 on Friday, August 10, 2018, following a long battle with throat cancer. He was born in Wichita, Kansas to James 'Tex' Stephens and Joann Stephens. He attended Wichita schools and went on to work as a machinist for Boeing Aircraft. He is survived...
Betty (Schmidt) Bartel
Aug 8, 2018
HESSTON, KANSAS Elizabeth Fern Schmidt was born June 10, 1935, in Hillsboro to Adolph and Elizabeth (Funk) Schmidt. She was always called Betty, instead of Elizabeth. She grew up on a farm and attended school in Hillsboro. Her brothers and sisters are Marvin, LaWanda, Lola, Dorothy and Bob. Betty attended and was baptized at the Brudertal Mennonite Church. ...
Jim Kerns
Aug 8, 2018
It is with great sadness and love that the family of Jim Kerns announces his passing on Wednesday August 8, 2018 at the age of 85 after battling cancer. Jim will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 19 years, Carol Kerns and her daughter Jo Marie (and husband Chance) Byrd. He will join in heaven his wife of 44...
Doris (Gragg) Wolf
Aug 6, 2018
DORIS LAVONNE (GRAGG) WOLF , 90, of El Dorado, Kansas passed away on Monday, August 6, 2018. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was born in Benton, Butler County, Kansas to Ed Gragg and Katheryn (Glancey) Gragg. She was raised in the Benton area graduating from Benton High School. Doris later...
John M. Pierce
Jul 31, 2018
John Merritt Pierce , 61, of Burden passed in the early hours of July 31, 2018 at Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita. He was born on February 25 th , 1957 to Donald Dean Pierce and Betty LaRue Pierce (Later Brewer). John was born in Wellington and spent most of his life in Winfield. He was...
Robert W. Brown
Jul 28, 2018
VALLEY CENTER, KANSAS
Formerly of Mansfield and Springfield, Missouri
ROBERT WESLEY BROWN, 79, wonderful brother, uncle and friend, passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2018 in Wichita, Kansas. He was born in Exeter, California to Lloyd Washington and Floy Maye Brown. The family moved from California to Mansfield, Missouri where...Dale E. Rice, Jr.
Jul 25, 2018
VALLEY CENTER, KANSAS
DALE EDWIN RICE, JR. , 66, passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2018. He was born in Wichita, Kansas to Dale Edwin Rice, Sr. and Melba Maxine (Wilcox) Rice. He attended Valley Center schools and was a 1970 graduate of Valley Center High School. After graduation he attended and received his...Gail K. Shire
Jul 21, 2018
PARK CITY, KANSAS
GAIL KEITH SHIRE , 79, retired Signs by Shire Owner, passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2018. He was born in Pond Creek, Oklahoma to Ivan Joseph Shire and Aileen Gail (Palmer) Shire. He attended schools and was a graduate of Pond Creek High School. After graduation he went...Harry L. Oller
Jul 20, 2018
PARK CITY, KANSAS
HARRY LYNN OLLER , 63, loved dad, brother and friend, passed away on Friday, July 20, 2018. He was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Harry Wayne Oller and Nadene Mildred (Powell) Oller. After the family moved to the Wichita, Kansas area where he attended school and was a 1972 graduate of...James E. Truman, Sr.
Jul 18, 2018
VALLEY CENTER, KANSAS
JAMES EDWARD TRUMAN, SR. 'JIM' , 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at his home. He was born in Wichita, Kansas, on November 3, 1931 to Addison Marion Truman and Hariet Mae (Scofield) Truman. He was raised in the Wichita area and a graduate of North High School...Sam Klover
Jul 18, 2018
LINDSBORG formerly Salina, KANSAS
SAMUEL (SAM) GEORGE KLOVER, 67, beloved husband, dad, grandpa and friend, passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at Bethany Home in Lindsborg, Kansas. He was born in Dodge City, Kansas to Dr. George Klover and Irene (Eisenhower) Klover. His hobbies included reading, watching his favorite football team the...
Amparo (Gonzales) Corona
Jul 16, 2018
AMPARO REYNA (GONZALES) CORONA, 67, of Wichita, Kansas passed away on Monday, July 16, 2018. She was born in Kimball, Nebraska to Agapito Martinez Gonzales and Cirila Ester (Reyna) Gonzales. She was a graduate of Heights High School, Wichita, Kansas. She worked as a Customer Service Representative for the Coleman Company and Aerospace Systems and Components. Amparo is...
Marjorie (Canipe) Mishler
Jul 15, 2018
PARK CITY, KANSAS
MARJORIE ANNE (CANIPE) MISHLER , 73, devoted mom, grandma and friend, passed away on Sunday, July 15, 2018. She was born in Pearsall, Texas to Robert E. Canipe and Alice Inez (Burleson) Griffin. She attended schools in Pearsall, Texas and was a graduate of Pearsall High School. Marjorie...
Donna (Rosencutter) Bohannon
Jul 13, 2018
VALLEY CENTER, KANSAS
DONNA RAE (ROSENCUTTER) BOHANNON , 67, beloved wife, mom, grandma, sister and aunt, passed away on Friday, July 13, 2018. She was born in Newton, Kansas to Donald R. and Fidelia (Koller) Rosencutter. She was a graduate of Wichita Heights High School and attended Friends University. She was...
Donald E. Trent
Jul 8, 2018
MULLINVILLE, KANSAS
DONALD EDWARD TRENT "DON" , 84 of Mullinville, Kansas, formerly of Wichita, peacefully passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2018. He was the retired owner of Trent Painting. He is survived by his wife Norma of 65 years, sons Greg (Kathy) Trent, Ray (Roberta) Trent, Doug (Carol) Trent and daughter...John O. Banta
Jul 6, 2018
WICHITA, KANSAS
JOHN ORA BANTA, 90 passed away on Friday, July 6, 2018. He served as a Corporal in the United States Air Force and is a retired Insurance Company owner of 50 years. John was born to Harry and Caroline Banta, on April 28, 1928, in Dilworth, Oklahoma. He liked boating, fishing and...Dianna 'Gale' (Gibson) Krise
Jul 3, 2018
WICHITA, KANSAS DIANNA 'GALE' (GIBSON) KRISE , passed away on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at the age of 70, after a courageous battle with multiple myeloma cancer. She was born September 4, 1947 in McPherson, KS, the oldest daughter of Willard Leroy Gibson and Mildred Florene (Bacon) Gibson. Gale attended Wickersham Grade School, McPherson Middle School,...
