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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...

Aurelia (Mcgee) Denny

Aurelia (Mcgee) Denny

Feb 18, 2015

WICHITA, KS Denny, Aurelia Mary Eveline (McGee) , 80, retired IRS Auditor, Artist and Teacher, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2015. She was born in Hollis, Oklahoma to Framon Jourdaunt "F.J." McGee and Nova Joyce (Cecil) McGee. She was a graduate of Wellington High School, Wellington, Texas. She was a graduate of Amarillo College and West Texas State...

Howard M. Knight

Howard M. Knight

Feb 15, 2015

WICHITA, KS Knight, Howard Marvin , 94, retired building contractor and farmer, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 15, 2015. He was born in Wichita, Kansas to Levi H. Knight and Mary Isabel (Eifert) Knight. He was a graduate of Valley Center High School, Valley Center, Kansas. He is survived by his...

Robert "Craig" Finkbiner

Robert "Craig" Finkbiner

Feb 15, 2015

SPRINGER, OKLAHOMA formerly of Wichita Finkbiner, Robert Craig, 55, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2015. Graveside Services will be held for Craig at a later date. Baker Funeral Home Valley Center. www.bakerfhvc.com

Lee William Schlarb

Lee William Schlarb

Feb 12, 2015

VALLEY CENTER, KS Schlarb, Lee William, 79, retired U.S. Air Force and Food Service Supervisor, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2015. He was born in Sherman, Oklahoma to Archie William Schlarb and Reita Irene (Haynes) Schlarb. Lee was a graduate of Waynoka High School, Waynoka, Oklahoma. He served in the United States Air Force entering in 1954 to retirement in...

George "Roger" Clark

George "Roger" Clark

Feb 11, 2015

HUTCHINSON, KS Clark, George "Roger" , 73, retired carpenter, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2015. He was born in Ames, Iowa to George Alfred Clark and Vera (Dotts) Clark. He is survived by his son Gregory Clark of Oregon; brothers Gary (Marvel) Clark of Wichita, Kansas, Doug (Maureen) Clark of Colorado, Bob Clark of Iowa; sisters Pat Attebery...

Charles "Chic" Sprout

Charles "Chic" Sprout

Feb 6, 2015

WICHITA Sprout, Charles "Chic" Joseph, 81, retired Aircraft Inspector, passed away Friday, February 6, 2015. He was born in Doland, South Dakota to Joe Dillon Sprout and Veronica "Verna" Cleona (Becker) Sprout. Charles grew up in Fulton, Missouri and graduated from Fulton High School. While in High School he met his future bride, Lois Jean Marble. They were...