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Frank Wilson, Jr.

Frank Wilson, Jr.

Jun 12, 2017

MAIZE, KANSAS FRANK L. WILSON, JR ., 76, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017. He was born in rural Piedmont, Kansas to Frank L. Wilson, Sr. and Anna (McCarty) Wilson. He served in the Navy Reserves. He then worked as a Sheet Metalist at Boeing Aircraft where he retired in 2005. 'Pop' always loved fishing...

Rebecca Tauber

Rebecca Tauber

Jun 9, 2017

REBECCA DAWN (ASHCRAFT) TAUBER, 72, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2017. She was born in Wichita, Kansas to Jay William Ashcraft and Helen May (Eaton) Ashcraft. On August 20, 1959 she married Harold Otto Tauber. She enjoyed doing many different jobs being skilled at each one. She worked as a cook and a Coleman machinist. She along...

Gary L. Mccutcheon

Gary L. Mccutcheon

Jun 8, 2017

GARY LYNN MCCUTCHEON , 70, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, June 8, 2017. He was born in Wichita, Kansas to Ralph William McCutcheon and Ida Violet (Anderson) McCutcheon. He was a 1964 graduate of Heights High School, Wichita. He attended Ottawa University and Friends University, graduating in 1969 with his Bachelor of Science. Gary...

Rosaetta (Simms) Hackney

Rosaetta (Simms) Hackney

Jun 3, 2017

ROSAETTA FAYE (SIMMS) HACKNEY, 69, of Goessel, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2017. She was born in Temple, Oklahoma to Cecil Elwood Simms and Sylvia (Cox) Simms. In Stillwater, Oklahoma, when she was 8 years old she was burnt over 75% of her body. The family moved to Wichita, Kansas, then Mulvane and settled in Newton. She met...

Benjamin Scofield

Benjamin Scofield

Jun 3, 2017

PARK CITY, KANSAS BENJAMIN EARL SCOFIELD, 'BEN', 58, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2017. He was born in Wichita, Kansas to Leland Max Scofield and Lillian Louise (Bennett) Scofield. He worked as an aircraft machinist for Triumph (formerly IFR – Excel) for 35 years. Ben loved camping, fishing and hunting which all of his family did. But his ultimate...

Mark Long

Mark Long

Jun 1, 2017

HUTCHINSON, KANSAS MARK R LONG, 65, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2017. He was born in Garden City, Kansas to Ronald Eugene Long and Clara Belle (Murphy) Long. He grew up in Dodge City, Kansas and has spent the last 17 years in Hutchinson. He was a 1969 graduate of St Mary of the Plains High School....

J. Marie (Hartzell) Hopkins

J. Marie (Hartzell) Hopkins

May 30, 2017

WICHITA, KANSAS J. MARIE (HARTZELL) HOPKINS, 73 , our beloved mother was called home to the kingdom of Heaven on Tuesday, May 30, 2017. She was born in Medicine Lodge, Kansas to Kenneth and Freda (Hamilton) Hartzell. There were no doctors available, so she was born in the tiny home, built in the side of a...

William 'Bill' Jinkaway

William 'Bill' Jinkaway

May 29, 2017

WILLIAM EMMETT JINKAWAY 'BILL' , 89, of Wichita, Kansas, retired manager, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2017. He was born in Wichita, Kansas to William and Charlotte (Hainline) Jinkaway. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Mary Jinkaway; children, Wayne (Janice) Robinson, Kathy (Kent) Schmidt and Leal Robinson; grandchildren, Craig Robinson, Tara Robinson, Kenneth Schmidt,...

Cary D. Severson

Cary D. Severson

May 28, 2017

PARK CITY, KANSAS CARY DEAN SEVERSON , 58, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2017. He was born in Wichita, Kansas. He worked in construction for many years being skilled in masonry. He enjoyed time spent with his family, yet loved being on the road visiting many places. He often was heard stating, "you live to...

William 'Bill' Black

William 'Bill' Black

May 22, 2017

VALLEY CENTER, KANSAS WILLIAM THOMAS BLACK "BILL" , 92, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2017. He was born in Hallowell, Kansas to Henry William Black and Bessie Pearl (Cobb) Black. He served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1946 and was a Veteran of World War II receiving the Purple Heart. He returned to...

Jerry D. Johnston

Jerry D. Johnston

May 16, 2017

Jerry Dean Johnston , 72, passed away on May 16, 2017 in Wichita after a battle with Alzheimer's Disease. He was born Dec 25, 1944 in Wichita, Kansas to John Dean Johnston and Wilma Norrine (Kramer) Johnston. Jerry spent 6 years in the U. S. Marine Corps with deployments to Okinawa and Vietnam. He retired from IBM after...

Mary (Sandoval) Foster

Mary (Sandoval) Foster

May 15, 2017

MARY LOUISE (SANDOVAL) FOSTER, 60, of Park City, Kansas, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2017. She was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico to Julian and Theresa (Sanchez) Sandoval. She was a graduate of Estancia High School. She worked as a Brake Press Operator for Beechcraft in Wichita, Kansas. Mary loved her role as 'Nana" enjoying to...

David G. Hensley

David G. Hensley

May 15, 2017

David Gene Hensley , 64, of Valley Center, died May 15, 2017. David was born in Wichita, KS to Jack and Bertie Hensley. He graduated from Valley Center High School, and was a lifelong resident of Valley Center. He was retired from Boeing Aircraft Company. David served in the U.S. Army, including a tour in the Vietnam War,...

Robert H. Wisley

Robert H. Wisley

May 11, 2017

WICHITA, KANSAS ROBERT HAROLD WISLEY, 87, retired Aircraft Painter, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2017 in Haysville, Kansas. He was born in Booneville, Arkansas to Omer W. Wisley and Myrte (Morton) Wisley. He is survived by his wife Nancy Jo Wisley; children Gloria Brooks, Deborah Wynn, Sue (Pete) Keeter, all of Wichita, Kansas, step children Darcy Kennedy...

Amanda J. Mumma

Amanda J. Mumma

May 8, 2017

AMANDA JUNE MUMMA, 28, passed away May 8, 2017. She was an inspiration to so many who were blessed with her. She is preceded in death by her mom Elizabeth Kaye Mumma. She is survived by her parents Ronnie and Tammy Jones; brother Chase Mumma and twin brother Aaron Mumma; many other family and friends. Private family services. Baker Funeral...

Stanley D. Gibb

Stanley D. Gibb

May 4, 2017

STANLEY  DALE  GIBB, 65, rancher, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2017. He was born in Strong City, Kansas to Keith William Gibb and Mildred Edith (Thompson) Gibb. He was a graduate of Chase County High School. Stanley loved time fishing, hunting, riding horses and rodeos, yet ranching embraced his heart. He enjoyed his family...

Jack L. Bates

Jack L. Bates

May 3, 2017

PARK CITY, KANSAS JACKIE  'JACK'  LYNN  BATES, 61, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 after a hard battle with cancer. He was born in Conway, Arkansas to Palmer 'Lee' and Montie Bates. He was a graduate of Heights High School in Wichita, Kansas. Jack was a Machinist and worked at the Love Box Company for...

Galen E. Hazen

Galen E. Hazen

May 3, 2017

GALEN EDWARD HAZEN, b orn June 19, 1950, Newton, Ks, and grew up in Valley Center. He passed away at age 66 on May 3, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents Edward and Catherine Hazen, and brothers Leslie and Harvey Hazen. He is survived by sisters Carolyn Hazen of Wichita, and Christine Rahnamai of...

Junior Arthur Mahan

Junior Arthur Mahan

May 1, 2017

Junior Arthur Mahan , 87, retired Cudahy. Cessna Aircraft, Coleman, and USD 259 driver, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2017. He was born in Ava, Missouri to William Ambrose Mahan and Dora Augusta Ellen (Duckworth) Mahan. He retired from Cudahy Meats after 24 yrs, Cessna Aircraft, Coleman and then was a USD 259 Bus Driver. He loved...

Maurice 'Donald' Weddle

Maurice 'Donald' Weddle

Apr 30, 2017

WICHITA MAURICE DONALD WEDDLE , 94, passed away Sunday April 30, 2017 in Wichita KS. He was born in Miami, FL March 6, 1923 to Charles and Ada Weddle. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Johnell (Yost), Mark (Peggy) Weddle of Manhattan, Sara Henry (Bill) of Emporia, Paul (Penny) Weddle of Park City,...