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Kathryn Marie Crane

Kathryn Marie Crane

Dec 3, 2014

VALLEY CENTER, KANSAS On Wednesday December 3, 2014, Kathryn (Kathy) Marie Crane passed into eternal rest after a long and courageous battle with Cancer. She was born on July 20, 1950 in Denver, CO. and resided most of her life in Valley Center.    Kathy was a graduate of Valley Center, HS and Wichita State University. She enjoyed traveling and camping...

Edwin Leroy Foiles

Edwin Leroy Foiles

Dec 3, 2014

NEWTON

Edwin L. Foiles 81 passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at Newton MedicalCenter. He was born April 28, 1933 in Hoisington, KS to Edward and Ruth Foileswho precedes him indeath.  Survivors include his wife Norma (Barton) Foiles of Newton, KS; one sonSteven and wife Rose Foiles also of Newton, KS; one daughter Joyce and husbandBrad Rodenberg...

Jason Michael Mcgoldrick

Jason Michael Mcgoldrick

Nov 29, 2014

VALLEY CENTER

McGoldrick, Jason Michael, infant son of Michael and Melissa (Shaw) McGoldrick  blessed our hearts and was carried to Heaven in the arms of Jesus on Saturday, November 29, 2014. He is survived by his parents Michael and Melissa; grandparents Patricia and Darrin Dukes of Wichita, Jared Shaw of Valley...

Deanna (Froman) Powell

Deanna (Froman) Powell

Nov 29, 2014

DEANNA KAY FROMAN, 65, of Kansas City, MO, passed away November 29, 2014. Memorial services will be 2:00 pm, Saturday, December 13, 2014 at Baker Funeral Home, 100 S. Cedar Ave., Valley Center, KS. Burial in Kechi Township Cemetery, 6523 N. Hillside, Wichita, Kansas. Memorial contributions may be made Wayside Waifs, a no kill animal shelter, 3901 Martha Truman Rd.,...

Lillie O'Neal (Bromlow) Edwards

Lillie O'Neal (Bromlow) Edwards

Nov 28, 2014

WICHITA Lillie O'Neal Edwards , 92, loving wife, amazing and wonderful mother, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2014. Lillie's life was filled with love and devotion to her family. She was born in Foss, Oklahoma to James M. Bromlow and Mittie Madgeline (Smith) Bromlow. On July 4, 1942 in Seiling, Oklahoma, she married the love of her...

Rev. Norman Hardin

Rev. Norman Hardin

Nov 24, 2014

WICHITA

Beloved Husband, Father and Minister Norman Hardin was born October 22, 1932 in Carlsbad, NM, the first child of Jabus A. (Jack) Hardin and Billie Lucille Hardin. He enjoyed a long and happy life until his death on November 24, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Beth Ann Hardin, and his first wife, Billie...

David Whitfield Bishop

David Whitfield Bishop

Nov 20, 2014

WICHITA Rev. David Whitfield Bishop, 85, retired Pastor went to be with his Lord on Thursday, November 20, 2014. He was born in Newton, Massachusetts to E. Fay Bishop and Edith (Blakeney) Bishop. He was raised in Masschusetts where he loved being outdoors, the ocean and he earned his Eagle Scout. David followed his heart for learning and ministering so...

Keren (Woolsey) Battles

Keren (Woolsey) Battles

Nov 19, 2014

CHENEY Keren Hazel (Woolsey) Battles, 74, retired Larksfield Place Resource Learning Center Specialist passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2014. She was born in Seward, Oklahoma to Robert Jerome Woolsey and Vivian Maude (Barthloma) Woolsey. Keren was a graduate of Newton High School, Newton, Kansas.  On July 12, 1957 in Stillwater, Oklahoma she was married to the love...

E. Maurine (Brittain) Rutschman - Clark

E. Maurine (Brittain) Rutschman - Clark

Nov 17, 2014

WICHITA E. Maurine (Brittain) Rutschman - Clark , 93, retired Rutschman Agency Real Estate Agent went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, November 17, 2014. She was born in Newton, Kansas to Roy Park Brittain and Nina Mary (Howerton) Brittain. She was a graduate of Newton High School, Newton, Kansas. She loved...

Dwayne A. Deckard

Dwayne A. Deckard

Nov 12, 2014

WICHITA Dwayne Arnold Deckard , 54, former Automotive Finance Director passed away on Wednesday, November 12 2014. He was born in Wichita, Kansas to Lowell A. Deckard and Leta Rose (Hughes) Deckard. He was raised in the Park City and Valley Center area. Dwayne was a 1978 graduate of Valley Center High School. He met the love of...

Charles S. Hunsinger

Charles S. Hunsinger

Nov 10, 2014

VALLEY CENTER

Hunsinger, Charles Stephen Sr., 84, retired Teacher, Coach and Farmer passed away on Monday, November 11, 2014. He was born in Lawrence, Kansas to Guy Charles Hunsinger and Velma Irene (White) Hunsinger. He was a graduate of Lawrence High School. After graduation he went into the service. He was a Veteran of...

Marjorie (Mills) Wall

Marjorie (Mills) Wall

Nov 9, 2014

WICHITA Marjorie Jo (Mills) Wall, 79, retired Cessna Aircraft employee passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2014. She was born in Buffalo, Oklahoma to John Henry Mills and Genevieve Daisy (Smalley) Mills. She was a graduate of Walsh High School, Walsh, Colorado. Marjorie is survived by her sons Dave (Lynn) Wall of Wichita, Marvin (Sheri) Wall of Oregon, Kevin Wall...

Edna (Martin) Hazen

Edna (Martin) Hazen

Nov 4, 2014

WICHITA Edna Minerva (Martin) Hazen, 72, retired SRS Family Service passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2014. She was born in Welda, Kansas to Wilson Marion Martin and Christie Ann (Brubaker) Martin. She was a graduate of Welda High School and Wichita State University. Edna is survived by her children Patrick Okonkwo of South Dakota, Caroline Hazen of Wichita and...

George E. Trent, Sr.

George E. Trent, Sr.

Nov 4, 2014

WICHITA

Trent, George Edward Sr., 85, retired Bruenger OTR Truck Driver went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 4, 2014. He was born in Lima, Oklahoma to George Calvin Trent and Floy Gazette (Smith) Trent. He attended El Dorado High School. On May 25, 1947 in El Dorado, Kansas...

Charlie Fultz, Sr.

Charlie Fultz, Sr.

Nov 1, 2014

VALLEY CENTER

Fultz, Charlie Eugene Sr., 64, retired Amoco Oil Truck Driver passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2014. He was born in Pratt, Kansas to Charlie Fultz and Lealia "Maxine" (Richey) Fultz. He is survived by his wife Diana Fultz; sons Charlie Fultz Jr. and Duane Fultz, all of Valley...

Lavern (Hladik) Bowlin

Lavern (Hladik) Bowlin

Oct 30, 2014

WICHITA Lavern Margaret (Hladik) Bowlin, 86, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2014. She was born in Wichita, Kansas, to Leonard L. Hladik and Beaulah Margaret (Snore) Hladik. Lavern was a raised in Benton, Kansas and was a graduate of Andover High School. She was a Benton Elementary School cook and retired from Wesley Medical Center. She is preceded in...

Melody Joy (Kaufman) Morris

Melody Joy (Kaufman) Morris

Oct 28, 2014

VALLEY CENTER Melody Joy (Kaufman) Morris, 51, beloved wife, mother, sister and friend, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, October 28, 2014. She was born in Hutchinson, Kansas to Wilber J. Kaufman and Opal Louise (Albrecht) Kaufman. Melody loved her family, singing and ministering through praise and worship with her church family and friends. She will be...

Julia "Judy" (Harper) Geisdorf

Julia "Judy" (Harper) Geisdorf

Oct 26, 2014

WICHITA Geisdorf, Julia "Judy" May (Harper), 81, loving Mother, Grandmother and Aunt, departed this earth for her final resting place on October 26, 2014. She is survived by her children Candace Geisdorf of Rogers, AR, Cindy (Robert) Raux of Wichita, and Darin (Terri) Geisdorf of Wichita; grandchildren Jay Kutilek, Erin Raux (Dane Jones) and Erik Raux. She is preceded in...

Jerry Lynn Pond

Jerry Lynn Pond

Oct 23, 2014

SEDGWICK Jerry Lynn Pond, 78, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2014. He was born in El Dorado, Kansas to Elmer Edwin Pond and Una Betsey (Holt) Pond. He worked in aircraft and was a pilot. He is survived by his wife Jeannette Pond of the home; children, Terri Bell of Clinton, AR, Teresa Hawthorne of Van Buren, AR, Sheryle...

Susan (Mendenhall) Goering

Susan (Mendenhall) Goering

Oct 19, 2014

Susan Faye Goering, 61, passed away Sunday, October 19th, 2014 at her home in Maize Kansas. Suzie, as most knew her by, graduated from Valley Center, raised a family in Goddard, and lived with her husband George Pearson in Maize. She worked at the Special Education Office in Goddard for 33 years as the MIS Student Data Clerk. Suzie placed...