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Kenneth A. Baker

Kenneth A. Baker

Mar 14, 2015

SEDGWICK, KS Baker, Kenneth Allen , 62, AMG Specialty Hospital Director of Operations, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2015. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. He is preceded in death by his mom Marilyn (Radcliff) Borden and sister Paula Ureste. He is survived by his wife Diana Baker of the home; children Amanda (Jason) Walmsley of Assaria, Teresa...

Cathy M. Calkins

Cathy M. Calkins

Mar 10, 2015

HUTCHINSON Calkins, Cathy Marie , 57, retired CNA, passed away, Tuesday, March 10, 2015. She was born in Salina, Kansas to Harlan Gale Calkins and Ruby (Crook) Calkins. She is survived by her companion Larry Duane Moore of the home; children, Kevin and Kristle Calkins of Wichita, Jason Vance of Wichita; grandchildren, Gage, Hunter, Hannah, Keelie, Kearston, Linzie,...

Paul "Jack" Hommertzheim

Paul "Jack" Hommertzheim

Mar 6, 2015

PARK CITY, KS Hommertzheim, Paul John , 85, retired Southwestern Bell PBX installer, passed away Friday, March 6, 2015. He was born in Sharon, Kansas to Peter J. Hommertzheim and Marie (Gassen) Hommertzheim. He was a graduate of Sharon High School, Sharon, Kansas. Paul was a U.S. Army and Korean War Veteran. On August 7, 1954 he married...

George W. Johnson

George W. Johnson

Mar 3, 2015

EUREKA, KS Johnson, George Wilbert , 81, retired heavy equipment operator, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2015. He was born in Eureka, Kansas to Willie Merle Johnson and Grace (Stephens) Johnson. He was a U.S. Army and Korean War Veteran. George is survived by his sons Charles (Bonnie) Johnson of Valley Center and Michael (Amy) Johnson of Eureka;...

Eleanor "Pete" (Rhoades) Burdan

Eleanor "Pete" (Rhoades) Burdan

Mar 3, 2015

VALLEY CENTER

Burdan, Eleanor Louise "Pete" (Rhoades), 83, retired McConnell PX Supply clerk, passed away, Tuesday, March 3, 2015. She was born in Valley Center, Kansas to Clarence McKee Rhoades and Edna (Baird) Rhoades. Eleanor was an avid crocheter and loved doing crafts. She is survived by her sister Phyllis Rhoades of Wichita;...

Beverly (Drabek) Wood

Beverly (Drabek) Wood

Mar 3, 2015

VALLEY CENTER, KANSAS

Beverly Kaye (Drabek) Wood was born June 28, 1959 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to E.J. and June Drabek.  Beverly passed away on March 3, 2015 in Wichita, Kansas with her daughter Cassie, sister Kathy and family friends. Beverly made a profession of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ...

Benjamin A. Gross

Benjamin A. Gross

Mar 2, 2015

SEDGWICK, KS Gross, Benjamin Alfred , 86, retired Beech Aircraft Crew Chief, passed away Monday, March 2, 2015. He was born in Morrilton, Arkansas to Robert Gibbson Gross and Susie Elizabeth (Webb) Gross. He is survived by his wife Marley Kay Gross; children Jennifer (Wayne) Sommerfeld of Newton, Jonathan (Kate) Harper of Tennessee, Jerilyn (Chris) Agee of Sedgwick,...

Eugene E. Hyden

Eugene E. Hyden

Mar 2, 2015

SALINA, KS Hyden, Eugene Edward , 80, retired Airforce Intelligence and Veteran, passed away Monday, March 2, 2015. He was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma to James William Hyden and Margaret (Cronk) Hyden. He is survived by daughters Amianne Hyden Reyes (John Reyes) of Salina and Marianne Hyden McGuinness (Rick Torrey) of Bloomfield, NM; grandchildren, Aaron Hyden, Leroy Eblacas,...

James R. Crane

James R. Crane

Mar 1, 2015

VALLEY CENTER, KANSAS On Sunday March 1, 2015, James "Jim" Robert Crane passed into eternal rest. Jim was born on November 26, 1928 in Denver, Colorado to William O. Crane and Dorothy (Slack) Crane. He spent his childhood growing up in the Denver and Cannon City, Colorado area. A Veteran of the Army Air Corp he went on to work...

Harry A. Witt

Harry A. Witt

Mar 1, 2015

WICHITA, KANSAS formerly of Pittsburg, Kansas Harry Arthur Witt , 94, of Wichita, Kansas, formally of Pittsburg, Kansas passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2015 at his home. He was born in Pittsburg, Kansas on September 18, 1920 to Clyde Franklin and Zora (Shultz) Witt. He was a graduate of Pittsburg High School, Pittsburg, Kansas. After graduation and...

Wylma (Johnson) Fitzjohn

Wylma (Johnson) Fitzjohn

Mar 1, 2015

WICHITA, KS Fitzjohn, Wylma Imogene (Johnson) , 87, retired Cloth World Manager and Daycare Provider, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2015. She was born in Exeter, Missouri to Perry Glade Johnson and Lucy Leona (Elkins) Johnson. She is survived by her husband of 68 years Gordon Fitzjohn; daughter Brenda (Steve) Frame of Wichita; daughter-in-law Jennifer Fitzjohn; grandchildren Brendan...

M. Loubelle (Howerton) Sells

M. Loubelle (Howerton) Sells

Mar 1, 2015

WICHITA, KANSAS Sells, Marion "Loubelle" (Howerton) , 89, passed away, Sunday, March 1, 2015. She was born in rural Geneseo, Kansas to James Marion Howerton and Eunice (Williams) Howerton. She married Delmer Lee Sells on September 18, 1943. She is preceded in death by her husband Delmer, daughter Marion See, son Gary Sells, daughter Connie Marie Sells, brother...

Randall L. Beagel

Randall L. Beagel

Feb 28, 2015

GALVA, KS Beagel, Randall Lynn , 49, Welder and Iron Worker, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2015. He was born in McPherson, Kansas, August 9, 1965, son of the late Alda Mae (Swenson) Beagel and Frank Donald Beagel. Randy attended the McPherson Elementary schools and went to high school in Lebo, Kansas and also Johnson, Kansas. He attended...

Burney W. Legan

Burney W. Legan

Feb 26, 2015

WICHITA, KS Legan, Burney Willard, 84, retired Graves Truckline driver, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2015. He was born in Clearwater, Kansas, where he resided until the 1940s. His family then moved to Wichita, Kansas until 1970s and moved to the Valley Center, Kansas area. Burney entered into the U.S. Army on February 1, 1952 and was a...

Jerry R. Steele

Jerry R. Steele

Feb 25, 2015

LYONS, KS Steele, Jerry Richard, 78, retired Crawford-Miller Mortuary Owner and Funeral Director passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2015. He was born in Freeport, Illinois to Richard Delos Steele and Virginia (Weiler) Steele. The family made the move to Kansas in 1947. Jerry was a 1954 graduate of Lyons High School, Lyons, Kansas. He served in the U.S....

Carolyn (Downing) Wildman

Carolyn (Downing) Wildman

Feb 25, 2015

WICHITA, KS Wildman, Carolyn Suzann Fraser (Downing) 69, retired DCCCA Family Preservation Supervisor, passed into eternal life on February 25, 2015. She is survived by her daughter, Monisa L. Fraser and granddaughter Mika S. Perez; former son-in-law Jeffrey L. (Angie) Owens and grandchildren Jeffrey Jr., Brittany and Alexis Owens; daughter Tiffany Fraser and grandchildren Cari and Henry Bird;...

Oren "Big O" Haas

Oren "Big O" Haas

Feb 24, 2015

VALLEY CENTER, KANSAS Haas, Oren "Big O" Lloyd , 81, retired Beech Aircraft Assembler and 81 Speedway Race car driver, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2015. He was born in Ramona, Kansas to Harry Henry Haas and Juanita Francis (Rindt) Haas. He was a graduate of Ramona High School, Ramona, Kansas. On August 28, 1955, he married...

Michael J. Huhn

Michael J. Huhn

Feb 23, 2015

WICHITA, KS Huhn, Michael James , 67, Boeing Aircraft Logistics Engineer, passed away Monday, February 23, 2015. He was a graduate of Pitman High School, Pitman, New Jersey. Michael enjoyed his family very much and all the activities they would do together. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Pamela; daughter, Nina Huhn-Ternes (Ferd) of...

Palmer H. Dietz

Palmer H. Dietz

Feb 22, 2015

PARK CITY, KS

Dietz, Palmer Hugo, 92, retired USD 259 employee, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2015. He was born in Wakeeney, Kansas to Otto L. Dietz and Anna E. (Fabrizius) Dietz. He was a graduate of Wakeeney High School, Wakeeney, Kansas. After graduation he entered in the 8 th Army...

H. D. "Dave" Campbell

H. D. "Dave" Campbell

Feb 19, 2015

WICHITA, KS Campbell, Herbert David , 92, retired Beverly State Bank President and Campbell's Marina owner, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2015. "Dave" was born in Lincoln, Kansas to parents Robert Douglas and Ethel Agnes (Kernohan) Campbell. He was baptized on October 14, 1956 at First Presbyterian Church in Lincoln, Kansas. His youth was spent growing up in...