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Marsha (Hayden) Tormey

Marsha (Hayden) Tormey

Jul 3, 2025

Marsha Lynne (Hayden) Tormey, 64, of Valley Center, Kansas, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on January 15, 1961, Marsha brought warmth, creativity, and kindness into the lives of everyone who knew her. She built a successful career as an insurance agent, known for her reliability,...

Arnold O. Stoner

Arnold O. Stoner

Jul 1, 2025

Arnold O. Stoner, of Valley Center, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, July 1 2025 in Wichita Kansas. He was born in Wichita, Kansas and grew up in Arkansas. Upon moving back to Kansas he attended school in Clearwater Kansas.  He met the love of his life at a Valley Center track meet where he was competing. He was drafted...

Doris (Forster) Doll

Doris (Forster) Doll

Jun 29, 2025

Doris Louise Doll, 72, of Haven, Kansas passed away at home surrounded by family on Sunday, June 29, 2025.  She was born in Wichita, Kansas to Stephen J. Forster and Louise Marie (Holtje) Forster.  She was a graduate of Andale High School. Doris was in customer service with Coleman Company were she retired after 30 years.  She...

Chris B. Cox

Chris B. Cox

Jun 26, 2025

Chris Cox, 61, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025.

Chris was born in Newton, Kansas, to Genene Bunch and Kay Cox. He was a hardworking man who enjoyed a simple, hands-on life. Whether it was welding farm equipment or tinkering with his many gadgets, Chris could often be found...

Wayne "Frank" Graham

Wayne "Frank" Graham

Jun 25, 2025

Wayne Franklin Graham "Frank", 85, of Wichita, Kansas passed away at home on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.  He was born Sunday, November 12, 1939 to Ray Samuel Graham and Shirley Mae (Dunbar) Graham. He served honorably in the United States Army January 1958 to November 1960.   Frank enjoyed his career as a cabinet builder in the Aircraft...

James L. Grauerholz

James L. Grauerholz

Jun 23, 2025

James Lester Grauerholz, born November 20, 1949, in Kensington, Kansas, passed away Monday, June 23rd surrounded by loved ones. He was 75 years old.

James was the son of Lester Henry Grauerholz and Mildred Minnie (Hermanns) Grauerholz of rural Athol, Kansas. He spent his early years in the countryside near Athol, attending grade...

Robert L. Tucker, Sr

Robert L. Tucker, Sr

Jun 22, 2025

Robert Leonard Tucker Sr., long-time resident of Benton Kansas, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the age of 83 from complications of surgery.

Robert is survived by his son, Robert L Tucker Jr (Carlene) of Wichita, his daughter Melody C Tucker of Benton, grandchildren, Kahle (Tucker) Fielder (Kermit) of Benton, Bridget...

Rory C. Davis

Rory C. Davis

Jun 22, 2025

Rory Cornell Davis, born May 22, 1959, passed from this life at home on June 22, 2025, at age 66.  He was the only child of Fred Davis and Betty (Tucker) Mayfield, both originally from Missouri.

Rory grew up in Texas and graduated high school in Medicine Lodge. In 1979, he married Sondra...

Gabriel A. Biesiada

Gabriel A. Biesiada

Jun 18, 2025

Gabriel Andrew Biesiada, age 50, of Park City, Kansas, passed away on June 18, 2025, due to medical conditions.

Gabriel was born in Springfield, Missouri, to Steve Biesiada and Teresa (Schlageter) Ormond. In September '04, he married Melissa Biesiada after meeting on a blind date. Their love and partnership became the foundation of...

Richard "Dick" E. Thornton

Richard "Dick" E. Thornton

Jun 16, 2025

Richard "Dick" E. Thornton, son of Joe and Mary (Good) Thornton passed away on Monday June 16, 2025. Dick had a true love of life from the time he was born. He attended the Reece School until the 8th grade,  then High School in Eureka. He played all sports, but truly loved basketball. After graduation Dick attended...

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,...