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John D. Swenson

John D. Swenson

Oct 15, 2014

WICHITA John Delano Swenson, 33, beloved son, brother, grandson and nephew passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2014. He is survived by his parents Ray and Cynthia Swenson; brothers Mark Swenson and Timothy Swenson; grandparents Ray D. and Martha Swenson and Calvin and Carol Duncan; uncles and aunts, John, Billy, Sharon, Pam, Kaye, Faye and Rhonda; many other family and...

Ruby E. Deken

Ruby E. Deken

Oct 14, 2014

Please go to www.boonefuneralhome.com to leave condolences for the family Ruby E. Deken, 73 of Evansville passed away at 6:02 p.m., Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at Via Christi St. Francis Hospital Hynes Hospice, Wichita, KS. She was born October 15, 1940 in Mackey, Indiana the daughter of the late Luther and Mary (Gibson) Kleiman. She was a member of McCutchanville...

Cleo P. Shook

Cleo P. Shook

Oct 13, 2014

PARK CITY Cleo P. Shook, 74, retired U.S. Postal Service mail handler passed away on Monday, October 13, 2014. He was born in Newkirk, Oklahoma, to Phillip John Shook and Laura Blanche (Lines) Shook. He was a U.S. Air Force 20 year Veteran. He is survived by his wife Sherry Shook; children, Cindy (Robert) Longacre of Derby, Tina (Gavin) Anspaugh...

Janet (Mattson) Crites

Janet (Mattson) Crites

Oct 12, 2014

PARK CITY Janet Sue (Mattson) Crites, 67, beloved wife, mom, grandma, great grandma, sister and friend, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2014. She was born in Enid, Oklahoma to Rudolph Walford Mattson and Enid Mae (Lacy) Mattson. She was a graduate of Heights High School, Wichita, Kansas. Janet fell in love and married Ronnie Crites on November 26, 1966...

Mabel (Campbell) Septer

Mabel (Campbell) Septer

Oct 6, 2014

WICHITA Mabel Almeda (Campbell) Septer, 88, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2014. She was born in Waynesville, Missouri to Jesse Ray Campbell and Libby Linton (York) Campbell. On February 9, 1969 in Wichita, Kansas, she married the love of her life, Robert W. Septer. She is survived by her children, Barbara Isham of Wichita, Darlene (Ed) Potter of Leon,...

Reva "Willie" (Failing) Crane

Reva "Willie" (Failing) Crane

Oct 4, 2014

VALLEY CENTER On Saturday, October 4, 2014, Reva Wilmetta Crane passed into eternal rest after a long and courageous battle. She was born on December 23, 1930 in Las Animas, CO. Those of us who knew Reva were truly blessed to have called her wife, mother, sister, niece, aunt, friend, neighbor and co-worker. Reva was well known for her Cinnamon...

Melba (May) Dater

Melba (May) Dater

Oct 4, 2014

WICHITA Melba Lee (May) Dater, 81, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2014. She was born in Crossroads, Arkansas to Elza May and Gertha (Hearn) May. She was a graduate of Calico Rock High School, Calico Rock, Arkansas. Melba is survived by her husband John Dater; daughter, Gwenda Vandaveer of Wichita, stepson...

Douglas F. Dust

Douglas F. Dust

Oct 3, 2014

WICHITA Douglas Forrest Dust, 88, Dust's Hardware owner and operator, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2014. He was a loving husband, father, grandpa and friend. He was born in Wichita, Kansas to Pete Dust and Thelma Lucille (Thomas) Dust. He was a U. S. Navy and World War II Veteran. He met and married the love of his life...

Edna (Wyant) Phillips

Edna (Wyant) Phillips

Oct 2, 2014

WICHITA Edna Marie (Wyant) Phillips, 88, retired City of Wichita Building Permit Clerk, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2014. Edna was born in Springfield, Missouri on August 12, 1926 to Charles B. Wyant and Julia Leroy (Terhune) Wyant. She was the second of four children. Edna's mother passed away of T.B. when she was 12 years old and her...

Jesse M. Gragg

Jesse M. Gragg

Oct 2, 2014

VALLEY CENTER Jesse M. Gragg, 87, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2014. He was a World War II Veteran of the U.S. Navy, Trooper on the Kansas Highway Patrol and a Special Agent for the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. He was preceded in death by his parents Ed and Katheryn Gragg, and brother Dick. He is survived by his...

Samantha Williams

Samantha Williams

Sep 27, 2014

VALLEY CENTER

Samantha Lynn Williams, 20, of Park City, KS, a loving mother, daughter, and fiancé left this world to live 'forever in the next' on September 27, 2014.  She was born May 7, 1994 in Casper, Wyoming, moved to Kansas and graduated from Valley Center High School.  She was active in competitive and school cheerleading throughout middle and...

Ralph R. Ross

Ralph R. Ross

Sep 19, 2014

WICHITA Ralph Roland Ross, 85, retired Ricketts Crane Operator, passed away Friday, September 19, 2014. He was born in Anson, Kansas to John Blair Ross and Neva Catherine (Marr) Ross. He is survived by his children, Cheryl Ross of Wichita, Philip (Claire) Ross of Pennsylvania, Scott (Stefani) Ross of Wichita and Blair Ross of Wichita; 20 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren,...

Joseph M. Crowder

Joseph M. Crowder

Sep 19, 2014

WICHITA Joseph Michael "Joe" Crowder, 23, passed away in Wichita, Kansas on Friday, September 19, 2014. He is survived by his grandparents Delbert Holub of Wichita, and Susan Follis of Sedgwick; siblings, Jessica Crowder of Mankato and Justin Crowder of Wichita; mother Karen Stone of Stillwater, OK; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Joe is preceded in death by his...

Justin L. Smith

Justin L. Smith

Sep 18, 2014

WICHITA Justin Lascelles Smith, 31, passed away in Wichita, Kansas, on Thursday, September 18, 2014. He is survived by his fiancé Jennifer Sullivan; daughter Lauryn Dauber, step-children Bianca Sullivan and Jackson Sullivan; parents Randall and Linda Smith; sisters Elissa Smith, Briana (Darren) James and Kallie Hutcheson; 3 nephews and 5 nieces; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Justin you will...

Nancy (Tedder) Bryant

Nancy (Tedder) Bryant

Sep 16, 2014

NEWTON Nancy Leona (Tedder) Bryant, 66 passed away in Halstead, Kansas, on Tuesday, September 16, 2014. She was born October 8, 1947 in Pratt, Kansas to Howard Clifford Tedder and Doris Martha (Northrop) Tedder. On December 18, 1967, Nancy married her soul mate and the love of her life Robert Earl Bryant Jr. in Newton, Kansas. Nancy is survived by...

Doris (Bailey) Hobson

Doris (Bailey) Hobson

Sep 16, 2014

VALLEY CENTER Doris Lorene (Bailey) Hobson , 89, beloved mother, grandmother and friend, passed away in Wichita, Kansas on Tuesday, September 16, 2014. She was born in Wichita, Kansas to Rella Charles Bailey and Edith Lorene (George) Bailey. Doris was a 1943 graduate of North High School, Wichita, Kansas. She worked at Beech Aircraft during World War II...

Brad A. Schock

Brad A. Schock

Sep 8, 2014

WICHITA Brad Alan Schock, 52, Cox Machine Shop Machinist, passed away, Monday, September 8, 2014. He is survived by his parents Jim and Jane Schock of Wichita; brother Brent (Lori) Schock; aunts, Jeanie Blanchard, Barbara Paterson and Evelyn Schock-Bowen. He is preceded in death by his brother Brian L. Schock; grandparents Charles E. and Beatrice Schock, and Calvin and Helen...

Rose (Alfaro) Soles

Rose (Alfaro) Soles

Aug 31, 2014

PARK CITY Rose Mary (Alfaro) Soles,, 50, former Trinity preschool Teacher, passed away, Sunday, August 31, 2014. She was born in Wichita, Kansas to Bernardo Edward Alfaro and Betty Ilene (Rupke) Alfaro. She attended and was a graduate of North High School, Wichita, Kansas. She loved her family and friends very dearly. Rose is survived by her husband David Soles;...

Harold Unger

Harold Unger

Aug 31, 2014

WICHITA

Harold S. Unger, 52, CNA, passed away, Sunday, August 31, 2014. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa to Harold S. Unger Jr. and Wanda Unger. After graduation, he went on to acquire his CNA – HHA in the nursing field. He is survived by his son Buddy Justin Unger of Springfield, Missouri; parents Wanda and...

Lavon (Thomas) Black

Lavon (Thomas) Black

Aug 28, 2014

SEDGWICK Lavon Augusta (Thomas) Black, 87, passed away, Thursday, August 28, 2014, at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, Wichita, Kansas. She was born in rural Halstead, Harvey County, Kansas to Thurman C. Thomas and Emma Louise (Minor) Thomas. She was a graduate of Halstead High School. After graduation she was married on March 9, 1947 in Halstead, Kansas to the love...