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Neva Dorleen (Schlehuber) Martens

Neva Dorleen (Schlehuber) Martens

Jun 16, 2025

Dorleen was born July 7th 1931 in McPherson Kansas. She was the first child of Harvey and Naomi Schlehuber. She grew up on a farm near Durham Kansas and attended Halstead College to become a registered nurse. As a nurse, she was always willing to lend a helping hand and assist with any medical needs, once a...

George A. Becker

George A. Becker

Jun 16, 2025

George Allen Becker, a life-long resident of McPherson, Kansas, passed on June 16, 2025. The esophageal cancer he had overcome returned, advanced rapidly, and claimed his life. Until his last week on this earth, he was focused on recovering so he could watch the last episode of Outlander, drink another Bud with his friend Ken, celebrate more...

Bobby G. Lane

Bobby G. Lane

Jun 10, 2025

Bobby Gene Lane, 64, of Wichita, Kansas, born April 7, 1961, passed away on June 10, 2025 of cancer.

He was preceded by his mother, Mary Lane.

Bobby is survived by his father Robert Lane, his wife Teresa Lane, sons Jason (Staci) Lane and Bryan Lane and one grandchild; his sisters, Terri Lane and Veronica...

Geraldine 'Geri' Watts

Geraldine 'Geri' Watts

Jun 4, 2025

Geraldine "Geri" Williams, age 71, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.

Born on July 9, 1953, in England, Geri lived a life marked by compassion, service, and a deep love for animals. She dedicated many years to the U.S. Census Bureau and previously contributed her...

Teresa (Waggoner) Jacobs

Teresa (Waggoner) Jacobs

Jun 3, 2025

Teresa Ann Jacobs, 87, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.  She was born in Wichita, Kansas the second child of James Carroll Waggoner and Gwendolyn (Wolf) Waggoner.  The family moved to Hutchinson, Kansas where she attended schools and graduated from Hutchinson High School.  She furthered her education and then went on to be an officer with...

Ronald Joseph Carrico

Ronald Joseph Carrico

May 30, 2025

Ronald Joseph Carrico, commonly known as "Joe", was born on November 1, 1943 and passed May 30, 2025, at the age of 81. Joe was born in Norfolk, Nebraska to his loving mother and father, Trudy and Joseph Carrico. He was the eldest of 7 children and moved to California as a young boy. In 1996, Joe...

Voris Dale Robinson

Voris Dale Robinson

May 27, 2025

Voris "Dale" Robinson born Sunday, April 28th 1929 to Carrie and Bert Robinson passed away at home with family by his side on Tuesday, May 27th 2025. He was a long time cab driver who made memories to last a lifetime.

He was preceded in death by parents, 3 siblings, his wife Dortha,...

Jeremy Scott Holt

Jeremy Scott Holt

May 27, 2025

Jeremy Scott Holt (Wormser), 46, a loving husband, father, son, and brother, was born on Wednesday, October 11, 1978, in Hutchinson, Kansas, to Gordon (Scott) Holt and Diana Holt (now Mitzner). He passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in Valley Center, Kansas.

Jeremy is survived by his wife, Stephanie Holt, and their...

Clifford L. Kirkpatrick

Clifford L. Kirkpatrick

May 26, 2025

Clifford Leon Kirkpatrick, 85 of Valley Center, Ks loving husband, father, grandfather, Uncle, and friend passed away peacefully at his home May 26th, 2025. He was born November 2nd, 1939 to Roy Clifford and Pearl Pauline (Brummett) Kirkpatrick. Clifford grew up in Rantoul, Ks where he played baseball and basketball and helped out on the family farm....

Donald Erwin Eberhardt Jr

Donald Erwin Eberhardt Jr

May 25, 2025

Newton, Kansas - Donald Erwin Eberhardt Jr slipped quietly away from 'the surly bonds of earth' in the early hours of May 25, 2025, in Newton, Kansas, following a lengthy illness.

Don was a Wichita Union Terminal towerman.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Don and Melba,...

Madeline (Heath) Alexander

Madeline (Heath) Alexander

May 25, 2025

Madeline Carol Heath-Alexander, a devoted mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother, was born on January 18, 1948, in Garden City, Kansas. She passed away on May 25, 2025, in Wichita, Kansas.

Madeline is survived by her four children: Amy Caspari of Wichita, Kansas, April Alexander (Rick Wright) of Wichita, Kansas, Angie Alexander (Michael...

Danny L. Pitts

Danny L. Pitts

May 21, 2025

Danny Lee Pitts, born on August 11, 1952, in Wichita, Kansas, peacefully passed away on May 21, 2025, at the age of 72. While we mourn his departure, we also celebrate a life well-lived, filled with love, laughter, and incredible achievements.

Dan was a true Bentley, Kansas soul, grounded and hardworking, with a...

Jeannette J. Love

Jeannette J. Love

May 19, 2025

Jeannette Jon Love, 80, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 19, 2025, in Park City, Kansas. She was at home with her son, Stephen, and her Siberian Husky dog, Luna.

Born on Valentine's Day, February 14, 1945, in Wichita, Kansas, Jeannette was the eldest sibling of Charles Maxwell Love and Dorothy Jeannette Love...

Cristy (Richardson) Pitts

Cristy (Richardson) Pitts

May 18, 2025

Cristy Lynn Pitts, a beloved resident of Bentley, Kansas, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2025, at the age of 72. Born on December 3, 1952, in Oakland, Nebraska, Cristy was a beacon of kindness and faith throughout her life.

Cristy married the love of her life, Dan Pitts, on April 25, 1969....

Catherine (Smith) Nitcher

Catherine (Smith) Nitcher

May 16, 2025

Catherine Ann Nitcher, 56, of Valley Center, Kansas passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025. She was born in Wichita, Kansas to Gary G. and Joan (LaBanc) Smith.

Life Story to come.

Catherine is survived by her son Kyle Nitcher & fiance Danielle Frink of St. Francis, KS; son...

William "Bill" Mckinley, Jr

William "Bill" Mckinley, Jr

May 15, 2025

William "Bill" G. McKinley (81), a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on May 15, 2025, in Goddard, KS, surrounded by his family.

He was born on July 20, 1943, in Tulsa, OK, to William and Marylin McKinley. Bill always brought a smile to those who knew him. His memory will...

Cynthia (Robertson) Bonus

Cynthia (Robertson) Bonus

May 14, 2025

Cynthia R. Bonus passed away Wednesday, May 14th, 2025. She was born on Monday, July 29th, 1957, in Wichita, Kansas, to E. Daniel Robertson and Melba Maxine (Smith) Robertson.

Cindy was a kind and loving woman who fought long and hard this last month and a half fighting cancer. She was deeply loved...

Louie "Leon" Jennings

Louie "Leon" Jennings

May 12, 2025

Louie Franklin "LEON" Jennings, age 90 of Haysville, Kansas passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025 at home.  He was born in Opelika, Alabama to William Louie Jennings and Geneva (Jarrell) Jennings.   He moved to Wichita, Kansas in 1952 and married Jeanette Hendershot in 1954. They had two sons Terry Leon and Trenneth Jennings.  Leon was a...

Roger A. Wilson, Ii

Roger A. Wilson, Ii

May 10, 2025

Roger Allan Wilson II, 60, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at home in Valley Center, Kansas surrounded by family. He was born on August 27, 1964 in Wichita, Kansas to Roger and Bessie Wilson and raised in Yukon, Oklahoma.

After returning to Kansas his desire to finish school, Roger graduated from...

Connie (Gustus) Brooks

Connie (Gustus) Brooks

May 10, 2025

Connie Jo Brooks (Gustus), 63, of McPherson, Kansas passed away peacefully with her three daughters by her side at home on May 10, 2025 after a long battle with cancer. Connie was born in Lyons, Kansas on June 28, 1961 to Leta Pedigo (Robinson) and Calvin Gustus. She is survived by her husband, William  Andrew Brooks of...