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Harvey L. Hazen

Harvey L. Hazen

Feb 8, 2017

HARVEY LYNN HAZEN, 63, of Valley Center, Kansas began his new journey in life on Wednesday, February 8, 2017. He was born in Newton, Kansas to Edward and Catherine (Spencer) Hazen, the second youngest of 5 children. He was a 1971 graduate of Valley Center High School. Harvey worked in the construction business as a Journeyman Carpenter for...

Irene (Dozier) Cox

Irene (Dozier) Cox

Feb 5, 2017

IRENE FERN (DOZIER) COX 80, of Andover, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2017. Irene was born in Lone Elm, Kansas. She married William E. 'Bill' Cox in February, 1955, choosing a vocation as wife and mother. She is preceded in death by Bill her beloved husband and brothers Marvin, Mike and Vic Dozier. She leaves three children Paula...

Isabell (Graham) Sherwood

Isabell (Graham) Sherwood

Jan 25, 2017

ISABELL MARIE (GRAHAM) SHERWOOD , 92, of Park City, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2017. She was born November 4, 1924 to George Washington and Inez (Hollandsworth) Graham in Wyandotte, Oklahoma. She attended and was a graduate of Wyandotte High School. She loved her family and enjoyed each moment with them. She was preceded in death...

Russell Neufeld

Russell Neufeld

Jan 21, 2017

Russell Lee Neufeld, "Russ", finished running his race on January 21st, 2017, at home in Newton, KS, surrounded by family and friends, with his band playing music for him. He fought lymphoma for 18 months with an inquisitive mind, courageous heart, stubborn will and graceful soul, maintaining his positive spirit and concern for others right to his last hours. Russ...

Gary L. Towne

Gary L. Towne

Jan 19, 2017

Gary Lee Towne , 80, of Valley Center, KS died January 19th, 2017.  Gary, son of Raymond F. Towne and Hermagene A. Harris, and life partner to Ardath Bruner, passed away at his home in Valley Center after a long, brave battle with cancer. He is survived by his partner Ardath Bruner of Wichita, and son, Doug Towne...

Barbara J. Hall

Barbara J. Hall

Jan 14, 2017

SEDGWICK, KANSAS BARBARA JUNE HALL , 52, formerly of Wichita, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2017. She was born in Wichita, Kansas to Layman Bill Hall and Dolly June (Sierks) Hall. She attended schools in Wichita and worked at Wesley Medical Center. She enjoyed many things in life such as sports, crafts, puzzles, gardening and...

Barbara Hall

Barbara Hall

Jan 14, 2017

SEDGWICK, KANSAS BARBARA JUNE HALL, 52, formerly of Wichita, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2017. She was born in Wichita, Kansas to Layman Bill Hall and Dolly June (Sierks) Hall. She attended schools in Wichita and worked at Wesley Medical Center. She enjoyed many things in life such as sports, crafts, puzzles, gardening and most...

Charles P. Yaverski

Charles P. Yaverski

Jan 12, 2017

KECHI, KANSAS Charles Peter "HONEYBUN" Yaverski , 86, of Kechi, Kansas. He was a Korean War Veteran, mechanic, Learjet Field Service Rep and Flight Safety Instructor. He peacefully entered eternal rest in his sleep at home on the morning of Thursday, January 12, 2017. He was born on September 3, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois. Chuck was...

'Ronnie' Hayson

'Ronnie' Hayson

Jan 9, 2017

WICHITA, KANSAS RONALD GENE HAYSON 'Ronnie' , 63, passed away, Thursday, January 9, 2017. He was born on July 22, 1953, in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado to William D. and Alice (Tice) Hayson. He was a Starkey Group Home resident, former resident of Park City and Severy. He always had a great smile and enjoyed time with...

Joseph A. Morris

Joseph A. Morris

Jan 5, 2017

JOSEPH A. MORRIS 'JOE' , 47, of Valley Center passed away January 5, 2017. He was born in Wichita, Kansas where he attended schools and graduated from Bishop Carroll High School in 1987. He was an OTR Truck Driver for many years. Joe loved music and never missed the Walnut Valley Bluegrass Festival in Winfield. He was an...

Eugenie (Garic) Perel

Eugenie (Garic) Perel

Jan 3, 2017

EUGENIE  MARIE  (GARIC)  PEREL, 74, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana to Edwin Joseph Garic and Shirley Eugenie (DeBlanc) Garic. She was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School and attended University of Louisiana in New Orleans. Eugenie enjoyed giving to others and being a true...

Linda (Mingus) Robinson

Linda (Mingus) Robinson

Jan 2, 2017

PARK CITY, KANSAS LINDA LOU (MINGUS) ROBINSON - 'LIN' , 69, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017. She was born Perryton, Texas to Byron R. and Louise (Thiesen) Mingus. She was a graduate of Higgins High School and attended West Texas State University. Lin worked in data processing and was a book editor. One of...

David A. Guhr

David A. Guhr

Jan 2, 2017

WICHITA, KANSAS David A. Guhr, 39, passed away January 2,2017 after a 3-year battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by his father, Timothy Guhr. Survived by Sharon Unrein (Mother), Terry Unrein (Step-father), Hannah Gleghorn (Sister), Andrew Guhr (Brother), Eva Kline (Sister), his grandfather, Otto Guhr, 8 nieces and nephews, and a veritable legion of...

Brenda Baker-Williams

Brenda Baker-Williams

Jan 1, 2017

Brenda Sue Baker-Williams , 61, of Valley Center, Kansas, passed away on January 1, 2017, surrounded by her loved ones at home. Brenda was born on April 15, 1955 in Manhattan Kansas. She raised her family in Killeen, TX where she worked as a Walmart Associate for over 35 years and retired from there in 2009. Not long...

Elizabeth 'Betty' (Hess) Sebree

Elizabeth 'Betty' (Hess) Sebree

Dec 31, 2016

PEABODY, KANSAS ELIZABETH ANNE 'BETTY' SEBREE, 90, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2016 in Newton, Kansas. Betty was born to parents Donald Mellon and Helen Stephens Hess of Peabody. She attended primary and secondary schools in Peabody until graduation in 1944. During High School she worked at the local drug store as a soda jerk....

Rita (Seager) Babcock

Rita (Seager) Babcock

Dec 30, 2016

WICHITA, KANSAS RITA LORRAINE (SEAGER) BABCOCK , 63, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2016 in Wichita, Kansas. She was born in Wichita, Kansas to "Jack" John Boyd Seager and Ida Mae (Loffland) Seager. She enjoyed time with her family and friends. Rita is survived by her husband Amos Babcock; children, Michael (Francis) Goodwin of Holton,...

Ronald L. Nossaman

Ronald L. Nossaman

Dec 30, 2016

Ronald Leland "Ron" Nossaman , a remarkable and unique individual, Ronald Leland "Ron" Nossaman, 69, passed away on December 30, 2016, of complications from Multiple Myeloma. Though cancer had devastated him physically, his intellect, wit, and zest for learning lasted until his end. Ron was born in 1947 in Wichita, KS, to Leland O. "Lee" and Claribel V....

James R. Donohue

James R. Donohue

Dec 19, 2016

VALLEY CENTER James Raymond Donohue , 72, passed away Monday, December 19, 2016. He was son of Gerald and Lorraine (Holderson) Donohue. A retired school principal in Valley Center and he taught in several school districts. He is survived by his wife, Martha Ann Donohue, children, Marcia and Tim Seltmann, Kevin and Nicole Donohue, grandchildren, Kaylee,...

Randy R. Richter

Randy R. Richter

Dec 19, 2016

PEABODY, KANSAS RANDY RAY RICHTER , 61, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2016 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Marion, Kansas to Jesse Clayton and Lila Grace (Schmidt) Richter. He was a graduate of Peabody High School. He retired from Baker Farms. Randy had a great love for his family...

Donald "Jake" Farrington

Donald "Jake" Farrington

Dec 17, 2016

VALLEY CENTER, KANSAS DONALD JACOB FARRINGTON , 75, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2016 in Wichita, Kansas. He was born in Lebanon, Missouri to George William Farrington and Doris Quinevere (Everett) Farrington. On August 12, 1961 in Albuquerque, New Mexico he married the love of his life, Charlotte. He was a U.S. Navy and Vietnam...