Timothy W. Simon
May 9, 2025
Timothy William Simon, aged 75, passed away on May 9, 2025, in Peabody, Kansas. Born on June 21, 1949, Tim was known for his profound skills as a master machinist and his spirited life as an old hippy biker. He was a loving husband to Christy (Taylor) Simon, whom he married in 1988, and an amazing father...
Frances Verlene (Adams) Kutz
May 8, 2025
Verlene Kutz, age 96, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025. She was born on April 18, 1929, in Medicine Lodge, Kansas, and lived a full and vibrant life defined by devotion to family, faith, and community.
On April 10, 1946, Verlene married the love of her life, Robert Harry Kutz. Together, they...
Julia (O'Flannagan) Franch
May 8, 2025
On Thursday May 8, 2025 Julia was called home by her Heavenly Father to rejoin her father, mother, brothers, and two children.
Julia Kathleen (O'Flannagan) Franch was born October 2, 1949 in Beloit, Ks to Patrick (Pat) and Constance (Connie) O'Flannagan (Eagon). She was the second oldest to 6 brothers.
Taryn L. Towles
May 7, 2025
Taryn L. Towles, 71, of Sedgwick, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. She was born Wednesday, April 7, 1954 to Charles Bryan Towles Jr. and Eva Lou (Jamieson) Towles.
She was a waitress, but went to school to become a Medical Assistant. For 15 years she worked as a MA for...
Gail F. Schroeder
May 6, 2025
Gail F. Schroeder, 73, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 in Paramount Care Home, Newton, Kansas. He was born in Halstead, Kansas to Menno and Louise (Regier) Schroeder. He was a lifelong resident of Sedgwick, Kansas where he attended schools, was a 1959 graduate of Sedgwick High School.
He was a Jack...
John H. Ponsonby, Jr.
May 4, 2025
John Henry Ponsonby, Jr. March 30, 1953- May 4th, 2025 Aged 72 years
John Henry Ponsonby, Jr. will not, contrary to previous family jokes, be tossed in a coffee can and buried in the backyard with a post hole digger. He passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 4th, 2025 — the Force was...
Zoeanna (Fleming) Moore
Apr 30, 2025
Zoeanna Mae Moore, loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. She was born Sunday, June 16, 1940 to Andrew Harold and Margaret Roseline (Hasker) Fleming. She was raised in the Salina area. When she came to Wichita she worked and retired as an Inspector from...
Elvina (Stark) Moon Duree
Apr 26, 2025
Celebrating the Life of Elvina Ann Duree who was a truly extraordinary woman — a mother, wife, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, friend, and woman of unwavering faith.
She was born on March 3, 1934, in Hutchinson, Kansas, to Cecile George and Viola Lucy (Curless) Stark. As the eldest of seven children — Lee,...
W. Manita (Swan) Lassley
Apr 25, 2025
Manita Lassley, 80, beloved mom, grandma, sister and friend, passed away on Friday April 25, 2025. She was born to Elvin and Marie Swan on Sunday, February 25, 1945 in Wichita, Kansas, in which she lived her entire life. She was united in marriage to Ralph on December 3, 1966.
She worked 14+yrs...
Susan (Spangler) Robinson
Apr 15, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Susan Robinson, a beloved mother, sister, and friend. Susan left this world on April 15, 2025, at the age of 72, in Wichita, Kansas. Susan was born on July 15, 1952, in Newton, Kansas, to Frank and Ethel (Patton) Spangler. Growing up in Wichita, Susan attended...
Jeanene 'Cheryl' Wise
Apr 13, 2025
Jeanene "Cheryl" Wise, 78, of Valley Center passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025. She was born in Wichita, Kansas on Monday, October 21, 1946 to William B. and E. Jane (Ramsey) Wise.
Cheryl grew up in Wichita, Kansas where she attended South High School. She retired from AT&T. After retirement she went...
Freda Loree (Robbins) Dredge
Apr 12, 2025
Freda Loree Dredge, 90, of Valley Center, Kansas, formally of Park City, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025. She was born in Allendale, Missouri to Blaine A and Flossie Robertson Robbins on December 30, 1931. Loree attended High School in Grant City, Missouri. She graduated from Eudora High School in 1953. She worked many years...
Paul J. Sprague
Apr 1, 2025
Paul J Sprague 66 passed away on March 31st 2025 in McPherson Kansas, surrounded by family. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to George C. and Irene (Melhuish) Sprague. He spent his younger years in Ohio but in his later years he lived with his loving wife in McPherson.
Paul was a graduate...
David R. Jacob
Mar 24, 2025
David R. Jacob, 90, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025 in Newton, Kansas. He was born Sunday, May 6, 1934 to Beatrice and George Jacob in Wichita, Kansas. He grew up on the family farm and attended school in Bentley, Kansas where he loved playing basketball on the high school team. On January 20, 1953 he...
Jana (Sorrell) Arneson
Mar 23, 2025
Jana Lynne (Sorrell) Arneson was born on November 27, 1962. She passed away surrounded by family on March 23, 2025. Jana was born in Wichita to Judy and Bruce Sorrell. After graduating from North High School in 1981, she attended Bethany College. While at Bethany, she met the love of her life, Bill Arneson. Upon her graduation,...
Jack N. Collins
Mar 10, 2025
Jackie Norman Collins "Jack", 62, of El Dorado, Kansas passed away surrounded by family on Monday, March 10, 2025. He was born Monday, August 13, 1962 in Columbus, Kansas to Bobby Jean Collins Sr. and Elsie Leona (Akers) Collins.
He is preceded by his father Bobby Jean Collins Sr., brothers Bobby Collins Jr.,...
Mark A. Currier
Mar 10, 2025
Mark A. Currier, born on November 17, 1956, in McPherson, Kansas, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2025, in Rose Hill, Kansas, surrounded by his loving family and faithful dog. He was 68 years old. Mark was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend, and his life was a testament to faith, devotion, and generosity.
Peter Martinez
Mar 9, 2025
Peter Martinez, 47, passed away at his home on Sunday, March 9, 2025. He was born Saturday, May 7, 1977, to Ramon Martinez and Julia Mendoza. Peter was a long time resident in McPherson, Kansas and a graduate of McPherson High School.
He is preceded by his parents, his siblings: Juan Guadalupe, Humberto,...
Gary Wiley
Mar 7, 2025
Gary Lynn Wiley 66, left this eternal life on Friday, March 7th 2025. He was born in Wichita Kansas to some amazing parents, Gary Lee Wiley & Fredia Mae (Birdwell) Wiley. He grew up in Wichita where he attended South High and Heights High School, and graduated in the Class of "77". Lynn resided from Kansas to...
Joseph Dee Cox, Jr
Mar 7, 2025
Joseph Dee "J.Dee" Cox, 82, passed away March 7, 2025, in Wichita. He was born in Kinsley, Kansas on January 25, 1943, to Joseph Dee Cox Sr. and Bethine (Converse) Cox. He grew up in Cimmaron and the family moved to Hutchinson, where he graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1961. He met his wife Judy Ellis...
