Lakeview Funeral Home and Cemetery
Lakeview Funeral Home and Cemetery exists to help you deal with the death of a loved one. We believe every life, whether lived quietly or bigger than life itself, is unique and deserves to be honored.
Our Obituaries
Marjorie Lee Parmele
February 26, 1923 - February 7, 2012
Parmele, Marjorie Lee, 88, of Douglass, Ks. passed away Tuesday February 07, 2012 in Rose Hill, KS. She was born February 26, 1923 in Columbus, KS. Marjorie DeVoe married Jack Parmele in 1941 in Girard, KS. She worked odd jobs in her younger years, one such employer was J.C. Penney. She traveled through many states, from coast to coast; the north border to the south border; having lived in Kansas...
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Dorothy A. Radke
October 27, 1925 - January 30, 2012
Radke, Dorothy A., 86, passed away January 30, 2012. She was born October 27, 1925 in Plainville, KS to Roe and Alice (Meade) Groom. Dorothy worked as a 3rd grade teacher for USD 259 for 7 years. She was preceded in death by her son, Steve Radke. Dorothy is survived by her husband of 54 years, Gay "Gus" Radke; and son, Dennis Radke. Funeral: 2 pm, Thursday at Lakeview Funeral Home. In lieu...
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Janet S. Gibbs
March 10, 1945 - January 28, 2012
Gibbs, Janet, 66, passed away Saturday January 28, 2012. Janet was born March 10, 1945 in Ellsworth, Kansas, graduated from Lincoln High School and from Wichita Business College. During her working years she was employed by Peirce Bookkeeping Service, Via Christi St. Francis and Wichita Anesthesia Chartered. She was a member of the Harmony Chapter # 19, Order of the Eastern Star, Salina, Kansas...
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Barbara "Barb" Beall-Williams
July 28, 1927 - January 26, 2012
Beall - Williams, Barbara L. 84, retired interior decorator with Horton's went to be with her Lord and Savior January 26, 2012, she is preceded in death by her parents, brother, Monty Rhoads; sister in-law, Betty Rhoads. She is survived by her loving husband, Jack; son, Danny (LeAnna) Beall; daughter, Cindy Hershberger; step- son, Jacky Williams; step-daughters, Deborah McNutt and Roslyn Williams...
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Walter "Walt" Hanson
March 24, 1927 - January 25, 2012
Hanson, Walter G. "Walt", 84, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2012. He was born March 24, 1927 in Severy, KS to Harold and Zenada (Krohn) Hanson. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ben Hanson; sister, Lucille Gilbert. Walt is survived by sister, Beth (Jim) Grainger, Wichita; brother, Joe Hanson, Andover; loving nieces and nephews and many friends. Visitation: Friday, January...
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Walter "Walt" Hanson
March 24, 1927 - January 25, 2012
Hanson, Walter G. "Walt", 84, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2012. He was born March 24, 1927 in Severy, KS to Harold and Zenada (Krohn) Hanson. He was preceded in death by his parents. Walt is survived by sister, Beth (Jim) Grainger, Wichita; brother, Joe Hanson, Andover; loving nieces and nephews and many friends. Visitation: Friday, January 27, 2012 from 6 – 8 pm. Memorial Service:...
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Evelyn Tucker
November 13, 1924 - January 22, 2012
Tucker, Evelyn Mae, 87, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother passed away on January 11, 2012 in Andover, KS. Evelyn was preceded in death by her children Cathy and Jim. She is survived by daughters, Shari Rickard and Mary Tucker; grandchildren, Mark and Ryan Brausa, Jason and Jordan Rickard. Evelyn spent much of her life volunteering for various organizations, including the Red Cross,...
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Marjorie "Marge" Hockelberg
October 15, 1922 - January 21, 2012
Hockelberg, Marjorie "Marge" M., 89, passed away January 21, 2012 in Wichita, KS. She was born October 15, 1922 in Chesterton, IN to Charles and Carrie (Brown) Lorenz. Marge enjoyed travelling, gardening, reading, collecting antiques, and was a devoted grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, and brothers, Robert, Marion, and Les. Marge is survived by her husband of 66 years,...
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Ulyses Pegues
August 28, 1918 - January 20, 2012
Pegues, Ulyses, 93, passed away January 20, 2012. He was born August 28, 1918 in Holly Springs, MS to Calvin and Susan Pegues. He was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Ola Bell Pegues. Ulyses is survived by his wife of 12 years, Mary Lee; children, John (Jeanette) Pegues, Irene Pegues, Carol Walker, and Patricia (Ernest) Williams; 17 grandchildren; and sister-in-law Barbara...
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Wallace D. Meredith
May 20, 1925 - January 19, 2012
Meredith, Wallace "Wally" D., 86, WWII veteran, passed away January 19, 2012. He was born May 20, 1925 in Wichita, KS to Ross and Ethel (Penrod) Meredith. Wallace served in the Navy during WWII in the South Pacific. He retired from Rand Graphics as an Offset Pressman in 1990. In his retirement years, Wallace enjoyed wood crafting and bowling. He was preceded in death by his parents, and...
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Avle Stuber
December 26, 1935 - January 17, 2012
Stuber, Avle, 76, passed away January 17, 2012 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS. Avle was born December 26, 1935 in Quincy, KS, the daughter of Jesse Marion and Muriel Arlene (Close) Charboneau. She grew up in Toronto, KS graduating from Toronto High School. After high school she moved to Wichita, KS where she met Kenneth Warren Stuber and later married on December 22, 1956. They...
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Lucille Dryden Younkin
September 21, 1926 - January 16, 2012
Younkin, Lucille E. (Dryden), 85, passed away January 16, 2012 in Rose Hill, KS. She was born September 21, 1926 to Earl and Mary (Woods) Kelly in Oklahoma City, OK. Lucille was an active member of Haysville United Methodist Church and later Bethany Methodist Church in Wichita. She enjoyed camping, flower gardening, Atlanta Braves baseball, and her role as secretary for numerous organizations....
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Virgil W Lietzke, Jr.
December 12, 1926 - January 15, 2012
Lietzke, Virgil W. Jr., 85, passed away January 15, 2012. He was born December 12, 1926 in Augusta, KS to Virgil Sr. and Mildred (Leidy) Lietzke. Virgil retired from Cessna in 1988 as a Jig Builder. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Marie Lietzke in 2002; son, Doyle Lietzke in 2001, and great-grandson, Mason Edward Lietzke in 2011. Virgil is survived by his daughter, Marie S. Swaney...
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Oliver O. Riffel
April 30, 1922 - January 14, 2012
Riffel, Oliver , 89, passed away Saturday January 14, 2012 in Wichita, KS. Oliver was born April 30, 1922 in Ramona, KS to Henry and Ida Riffel. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers and his sister. He is survived by his loving wife, Virginia, son, Ron. Three grandchildren; three great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Oliver loved music. He and Virginia were members of...
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Ila G. McLeod
July 28, 1927 - January 10, 2012
McLeod, Ila G., 84, passed away January 10, 2012 in Andover, KS. She was born July 28, 1927 to George and Stella Dixon in Knowles, OK. She was the 9th child of 10. Ila was preceded in death by her parents, brothers and sisters and her husband Claude. She is survived by her son, Terry (Stephanie) McLeod of Wichita; nephews, Rodney (Linda) Dixon and family of Wichita and Bruce Cope and family of...
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LaVerne Sisk
May 13, 1917 - January 10, 2012
Sisk, LaVerne, 94, passed away January 10, 2012, in Wichita, KS. She was born May 13, 1917 in Quion, Arkansas to David and Mamie Kleweno. LaVerne was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Doris Maddern. She is survived by her husband, Edward Sisk, Sr.; step-sons, Ed Sisk, Jr. (Teresa) and David Sisk (Lana); step-daughter, Kara Sisk; 5 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson; numerous nieces and...
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Howard W. Fenno
August 10, 1923 - January 9, 2012
Fenno, Howard W., 88, passed away January 9, 2012. Howard Wesley Fenno was born on August 10, 1923 in La Moure County, North Dakota. Mr. Fenno was a retired Chief Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy. He was also retired from USAF civil service at McConnell AFB following 37 years of service. He was a member of Saint Mark United Methodist Church of Atlanta, GA. He is predeceased by his wife, Esther...
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Marleen R. Dawdy
October 24, 1935 - January 7, 2012
Dawdy, Marleen R., 76, passed away January 7, 2012. She was born October 24, 1935 to Perry Arthur and Anna Bertha (Reinbolt) Rittgers in Salina, KS. Marleen enjoyed sewing and was quite a decorator. She was a very devoted grandmother. Marleen worked as a receptionist and bookeeper for Dr. Ronald Davis and Dr. Mark Davis at their dentist office. Marleen is survived by her husband of 58 years,...
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Bernardo E. Alfaro
February 18, 1936 - January 6, 2012
Alfaro, Bernardo E., 75, passed away January 6, 2012. He was born February 18, 1936 to Jesus and Rosa (Rios) Alfaro in Wichita, KS. Bernardo served in the 1st Division Army National Guard in Fort Riley, KS. He worked as a custodian at St. Francis, K-Mart, and Wal-Mart. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Alex Alfaro, Joe Alfaro, Mary Alfaro, and Clara (Alfaro) Lloyd; and son,...
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Kylie Rae Jones
January 2, 2012 - January 2, 2012
Jones, Kylie Rae, entered God's care upon her arrival on January 2, 2012. Kylie is survived by her parents, Dustin and Lucinda Jones; triplet sister, Madison; triplet brother, Brody; grandparents, Michael and Deeann Davenport and Allen and Terri Jones; great-grandparents, Carol Jones, Gerald Gosvener, and Karen Kortan; uncles, Jason Jones and Matt Davenport; and aunts, Amber Jones and Amy...
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Bernice "Bea" Vickers
October 5, 1930 - December 31, 2011
Vickers, Bernice Faye "Bea", Retired from Berry Tractor, Prudential Dinning Beard Real Estate. She was born Oct. 5, 1930. She was preceded in death by her mother Bernice Labato, brothers Bob, Bill and her twin brother Benard, and son Robert. She is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Norman; daughters Pat Loder, Kansas City, KS; Joan Rapp, Wichita, KS; step daughter Robin Smith of Medera...
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Robert Harber
October 8, 1922 - December 30, 2011
Harber, Robert E. passed away Friday December 30, 2011. He was born October 08, 1922 in Redfield, Kansas to Clarence Lee and Lila Mae Quick Harber. He graduated from Fort Scott High School and Ft. Scott Junior College, and then went to work for Martin Aircraft in Baltimore, Maryland. He was drafted in 1943 and served in the Navy for two years as a aircraft mechanic. Robert returned to Kansas and...
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Cheryl L Wyckoff
September 26, 1961 - December 26, 2011
Wyckoff, Cheryl L., 50, passed away December 26, 2011. She was born September 26, 1961 to Charles and Phyllis (Brooks) Wolfe in Wichita, KS. Cheryl was an LPN for 19 years at Homestead Health Center. She was preceded in death by her parents. Cheryl is survived by her children, Jennifer (Shaun) McGovern and Ryan Abbey; and grandchildren, Clayton, Garrett, and Madison McGovern. Visitation: 5 -...
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Daniel "Danny" Slack
November 25, 2011 - December 25, 2011
Slack, Daniel R., 63, passed away December 25, 2011. He was born November 25, 1948 to Theodore and Alberta (Hitchens) Slack in Topeka, KS. He was preceded in death by his father; and nephew, J. Allen Burwell. Daniel is survived by his mother; sister, Gale (John) Burwell; and nephew, Steven (Jessica) Burwell. No services will be held at this time.
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Alma W. Brooks
February 1, 1912 - December 25, 2011
Brooks, Alma W., 99, passed away December 25, 2011. She was born February 1, 1912 in Everton, Missouri to Amos and Annie Ward. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry in 1997 and their son, Michael Henry in 1950. Alma is survived by her daughter, Judy (Dr. Stephen)Fields; grandchildren, Dr. Andrew Fields, Dr. Aaron Fields, Angela Enders, and 2 great-grandchildren Megan Brooke Fields and...
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Lyman F.T. Ray
August 11, 1920 - December 21, 2011
Ray, Lyman F.T., 91, passed away December 21, 2011. He was born August 11, 1920 in Newton, KS to Lyman and Helena (Tolsdorf) Ray. Lyman was raised and graduated from high school in Halstead, KS. He served his country in WWII in the Pacific and Korea as a Navigator/Pilot flying B 29's. During his military career, he graduated in 1955 from the University of Alabama with a Military Degree and...
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Glenn E. Guetersloh
February 8, 1936 - December 20, 2011
Guetersloh, Glenn, 75, unexpectedly passed away December 20, 2011. He was born February 8, 1936 to Edwin and Hilma Guetersloh. Glenn served in the Air Force for 13 years. He owned Bunyard's Service Center and enjoyed woodworking, watching the St. Louis Cardinals, electronics, but most of all, his family. He was preceded in death by his parents. Glenn is survived by his wife of 54 years,...
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Chel C. Meade
March 20, 1924 - December 15, 2011
Meade, Chel C., 87, entered Heaven on December 15, 2011. Born in Covington, Oklahoma, one of 6 children, moved to Wichita in the early 1950's to start Wichita Kirby Company which he successfully ran until his retirement in 1985. Chel was very involved with men's Bible Studies, Christian Business Men's and other church groups. His most memorable experience was a mission trip to Russia, shortly...
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Charlotte O. Kilpatric
June 14, 1930 - December 13, 2011
Kilpatric, Charlotte Ovella, 81, Charlotte met her maker after a long and blessed life on December 13, 2011. She is survived by Bill, her husband of 59 years and children Michael (Valerie) Kilpatric of Denver, CO; Billy (Joni) Kilpatric of Hampton, VA; David (Thea) Kilpatric of Rose Hill, KS; and Donna Robinson of Wichita, KS. Charlotte was born near Ropesville, TX on June 14, 1930. She married...
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Ruby N. Harville
April 17, 1925 - December 11, 2011
Harville, Ruby, 86, passed away Dec. 11, 2011. She was born April 17, 1925 in Alexander City, Alabama to Mitchell and Addy Newman. She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband of 37 years, Walter Jay; and son, Michael Jay. Ruby is survived by her son, David Harville; grandsons, Grant Harville, Benjamin Harville and Andrew Harville. Visitation will be Wednesday 8 - 5pm, funeral...
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Don W. Kaba
September 4, 1947 - December 10, 2011
Kaba, Don W., 64, went home to join his Lord on December 10, 2011 and gave the gift of life through organ donation. He was born September 4, 1947 to George and Virginia (Strouse) Kaba in Hays, KS. He was in the Air Force for four years, serving in Japan and Turkey. Don worked as a sales representative for Robert's Truck Center until April of this year. He had a real appreciation for antique...
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Anthony "Tony" Gallegos
August 29, 1938 - December 10, 2011
Gallegos, Anthony "Tony" M., 73, a retired Sedgwick County Sherriff's Officer and lifetime resident of Wichita, KS passed away December 10, 2011. He joined the Army at a very young age and served in Korea for a short time. In 1960 he met Joanne Buffington, and they married in 1961. Tony served as a Sherriff's Officer for 20 years, retiring in 1992. He was also a member of the Sherriff's Honor...
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Oleta "Eadie" Black
July 28, 1922 - December 9, 2011
Black, Oleta "Eadie", 89, passed away December 9, 2011. She was born July 28, 1922 to Albert and Stella (Brown) Cowan.
She volunteered at St. Joseph Hospital for 20 years and was active in her church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow; and sisters, Lee, Ilene, and Ava. Oleta is survived by her daughter, Alana Black; brother, Bill Cowan; 7 grandchildren; and lots of nieces,...
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Karolyn L. Rice
November 28, 1919 - December 9, 2011
Rice, Karolyn Louise, 92, passed away Friday December 9, 2011. She was born November 28, 1919, to Lynn Buel Kent and Lunata Mae Pierce in Greenville, Missouri
and did her 'growing up' years in Enid, Oklahoma. On September 5, 1942 she married Woodrow Ray Rice of nearby Hunter. They spent the next 68 ½ years together as husband and wife until Ray's death February 2nd of this year. It was said...
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Barbara Somers
June 7, 1924 - December 6, 2011
Somers, Barbara (Heinsohn), passed away on December 6, 2011 at Larksfield Place in Wichita where she has resided since January. She was the daughter of Edwin and Elizabeth Heinsohn and was born on June 7, 1924 in Delmar, NY. She earned a degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Kansas and married Dr. Marvin M. Somers in 1946. She was the daughter-in-law of Roy and Jesse "Fern"...
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Barbara Hodges
December 6, 1925 - December 5, 2011
Hodges, Barbara, 85, homemaker extraordinaire, died December 5, 2011. She was born in Wichita, Kansas on December 6, 1925. She was preceded in death by her parents C.C. and Grace Sutton, by her husband Art and by her brother Robert Sutton.
Barbara is survived by her daughters, Judy Hoyt, Wichita, Jan (Wayne) Craddock, Charlotte, N.C. and Jill Hodges, Murfreesboro, TN. She is also survived...
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Leon A. Dewitt
November 5, 1937 - December 3, 2011
Dewitt, Leon A., 74, suddenly passed away on December 3, 2011 in Wichita, KS. He was born November 5, 1937 in Atoka, OK to Archie and Elsie (Jones) Dewitt. After working in the oil fields in west Texas, Leon served in the Army in El Paso, TX and Germany. Leon and Connie (Fugate) married in Oklahoma City, OK March 20, 1964. He was a long-time resident of Wichita and retired as a sales...
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Adalynn Paine
August 5, 2011 - November 30, 2011
Paine, Adalynn, passed away November 30, 2011. She is survived by her parents Chris and Christina Paine; and numerous loving family members. Services will be Wednesday December 7, 2011 at 2:00pm at Lakeview Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Rhizo Kids International 50 Cross Creek Lane Alpine, Alabama 35014.
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Ernistine "Earnie" Allen
February 13, 1924 - November 30, 2011
Allen, Ernestine "Earnie" L., of Wichita, KS, passed away, Nov. 30, 2011. She was born Feb. 13, 1924 in Wichita. Earnie is survived by her son, Cecil "Sonny" (Jeannie) Griekspoor; daughter, Judy Ervin (Eddie Moreland); brothers Jack(Marilyn) Buckley; Joe (Charlotte) Buckley; and sister, Laura Ball, her grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and preceded by two grandchildren. Visitation will be...
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Chester "Chet" Eudy
July 12, 1942 - November 27, 2011
Eudy, Chester "Chet" L., of Wichita, KS, passed away, November 27, 2011. He was born July 12, 1942 in Oklahoma City, OK. Chet was married to his loving wife Janice for 49 years, was an avid Oklahoma Sooner football fan, member of the Wichita Sooner Club and an insurance agent for Bankers Life and Casualty for 42 years. Chet was known for his sense of humor and quick wit. Chet was also known to be...
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Dale "Jack" Plush
February 1, 1928 - November 26, 2011
Plush, Dale E. "Jack", 83, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2011. He was born February 1, 1928 to Motie and Gladys (Bennett) Plush in Pennalosa, KS. He graduated from Kingman High School in 1946 and Kansas State University in 1952. Dale served in the Army as a second lieutenant during WWII and Korea. He was a life member of the Midian Shrine and an enthusiastic supporter of Shocker Baseball...
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Homer Lee Smith
November 15, 1924 - November 25, 2011
Smith, Homer Lee, 87, WWII Veteran, passed away November 25, 2011. He was born November 15, 1924 to Claud and Sara Bell (Mangus) Smith in Foss, Oklahoma. Homer married Dorothy Tom Pierce on October 17, 1942 in Alva, OK. Homer was stationed in the Philippines during WWII. He was a salesman by trade, selling real estate for 20 years. He was an avid OU football fan and enjoyed investing in the...
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Groreta Jo Chamberlain
February 17, 1922 - November 22, 2011
Chamberlain, Groreta "Jo" (Hunt), 89, beloved mother to 5 generations, completed her days on earth November 22, 2011. She was born February 17, 1922 in Wynnwood, OK to Oscar and Ruth (Blackwell) Dandridge. She was an avid sewer and quilter, cook, reader, gardener, and most of all, mother. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers; 4 sisters; son, James Hunt; granddaughter, Kandace Hunt; and a...
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Joanna Scott
September 14, 1922 - November 21, 2011
Scott, Joanna, 89, passed away November 21, 2011. She was born September 14, 1922 to Paul and Della (Cooper) Walle in Bazaar, KS. She graduated from East High School. Her hobbies included, gardening, sewing, and ceramics. She enjoyed being a homemaker; her family and home were very important to her. So much of her life centered around her church and faith. She was preceded in death by her...
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Viviane Therese Boas
March 15, 1950 - November 20, 2011
Boas, Viviane Therese, age 61, a long term resident of southern California, passed away on November 20, 2011 in Wichita, Kansas near her family. Vivi was born in Sao Paolo, Brazil and came to the USA in 1986, after living in Europe and Latin America. Vivi was the daughter of Dr. Ernest Arthur Boas, a prominent businessman from Germany, and Liselotte Reis Boas. She was raised in Switzerland...
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Doris M. Caudell
August 8, 1919 - November 19, 2011
Caudell, Doris, 92, Born on August 8, 1919 in Fredonia, Kansas, passed away Saturday November 19, 2011. Doris is survived by her sons, Thomas, of Derby; Daniel, of Andover; Robert of Wichita and George Richard of Sapulpa, Oklahoma. 11 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. A rosary was be held for Doris Monday 7:00pm at Lakeview Funeral Home 12100 E. 13th , with a...
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Toyo Rich
July 8, 1919 - November 15, 2011
Rich, Toyo, 81, born on July 8, 1930 in Yuraku-Gen, Japan. Survived by 3 daughters, Nancy (Ray) Humphrey, Sheryl Rich and JoAnn Mook; one son; Robert Rich; 5 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren. Viewing at Lakeview Funeral Home on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011 from 4-8 p.m. Funeral on Monday, Nov. 21, 2011 at 1:30 p.m.
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Toyo Uematsu Rich
July 18, 1930 - November 15, 2011
Rich, Toyo, 81, born on July 8, 1930 in Yuraku-Gen, Japan. Survived by 3 daughters, Nancy (Ray) Humphrey, Sheryl Rich and JoAnn Mook; one son; Robert Rich; 5 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren. Viewing at Lakeview Funeral Home on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011 from 4-8 p.m. Funeral on Monday, Nov. 21, 2011 at 1:30 p.m.
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Tom M. Rees
February 17, 1936 - November 12, 2011
Rees, Thomas M., died peacefully on Saturday, November 21, 2011. Tom was born on February 17, 1936 in Council Grove, Kansas. He graduated high school in Cheyenne, Wyoming and graduated from Kansas State University. He worked most of his adult life in various positions in the radio industry. He lived in Manhattan until his retirement in 2001 at which time he moved to Wichita. He is survived by...
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Bonnie Reed
November 24, 1918 - November 11, 2011
Reed, Bonnie I. (nee Swearengin) was born on Nov 24, 1918 in Bruner, MO and moved with her family as a child to Oklahoma and Kansas where she met and married her first husband Max Reed with whom she moved to Wichita during WWII. Moved to California in 1956 living primarily in the San Jose area. While living there Bonnie taught herself to type, procuring a prime job as secretary to Head Curator...
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Opal Dixon McClellan
July 10, 1927 - November 7, 2011
McClellan, Opal Dixon, born to Robert Dixon and Caroline Doakes on July 10th 1927. Opal was raised and went to school in Beggs, Oklahoma. Opal later married Mark McClellan, Sr. in 1945 and to this unionfive children were born. Ruth Ella, Janie Mae, Erma Jean, Mark Jr. and Thepolis McClellan. Opal is preceded in death by her parents, siblings, three children Ruth Ella, Mark Jr. and Theopolis...
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Marjorie Ellen Powers
March 15, 1928 - November 6, 2011
Powers, Marjorie Ellen (Baker), 83, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2011. She was born on March 15, 1928 in Hominy, Oklahoma to her parents, Walter and Opal. Marjorie was the oldest of 5 children. She married Ralph Powers in Altamont, KS on August 1, 1948. She was a longtime resident of Wichita, Kansas for 60 years. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and homemaker. She later...
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Paula R. Bruce
November 1, 2011
Bruce, Paula Ruth, of Wichita, KS., entered into rest Tuesday, November 1, 2011. Paula was predeceased by her parents, Paul (Pete) Lightner and Hazel Haller; step-mother, Leone Lightner; daughter, Paulette Webb; sister, Phyllis Lamb; step-son, Steven M. Bruce. Paula is survived by her loving husband of almost 44 years, Herbert D. Bruce; step-son, Douglas D. Bruce; seven grandchildren and step...
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Joyce A. Chewning
September 14, 1923 - October 23, 2011
Chewning, Joyce A., 88, peacefully passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2011 in Irving, TX. She was born to Louis and Ella (Dudley) Tomek in Cove, Arkansas. A Wichita resident for nearly 60 years, Joyce moved to Texas in 1999 to be near her daughter. She was preceded in death by her parents, and husband, Arthur Chewning. Joyce is survived by her daughters, Donna (Paul) Saliba of Mesa, AZ, and...
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Michael Jamal Wofford
May 1, 1987 - October 22, 2011
Wofford, Michael J., 24, passed away Saturday, October 22 2011 in Dallas, TX. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lavern (Turner) Wofford; and brother, Patrick Wofford. Michael is survived by his father, Billy Wofford; brother, William Wofford; and sisters, Debbie Wofford, Aprile Wofford, Audrianna Wofford, Shandell Wofford. Visitation: Friday, 5 – 8 pm. Funeral: 2 pm, Saturday, both at...
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Bounmy Nola
December 12, 1925 - October 20, 2011
Nola, Bounmy, 85, of Andover, KS., passed away Thursday, October 20, 2011. Bounmy was born December 12, 1925 in Xieng Khouang, Laos. She attended First Baptist Church and enjoyed quilting and dancing. Bounmy is survived by her children; Bouala Nola, Diane Nola, Dr. Bon Nola, Stephen Nola, Darlene Nola, Anna Nola and Kham Nola; step-son, Chanthalay Ernthavanh; 23 grandchildren;8great-grandchildren...
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Elizabeth "Libby" Marinelli
December 12, 1918 - October 18, 2011
Marinelli, Elizabeth "Libby" Irene, 92, passed away early Tuesday surrounded by her loving children. She was born December 12, 1918 to Fay and Irene Graham in Stewart, Iowa. Libby was the consummate homemaker and military wife, being devoted to "her Jack" all of their 41 years together. She was preceded in death by her infant daughter Sandra, her parents and her husband Col. Jack L. Marinelli,...
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Lloyd Verl Brown
September 25, 1924 - October 14, 2011
Brown, Lloyd V., 87, WWII Veteran, passed away October 14, 2011. He was born September 25, 1924 to Benjamin and Gladys (Eagen) Brown in Palco, KS. Lloyd loved spending time in the outdoors and had a real appreciation for animals and nature. He enjoyed working with his hands, bowling, and playing baseball and softball. He was extremely patriotic. Lloyd especially loved his grandchildren. ...
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Kathleen M. Jones
September 16, 1951 - October 12, 2011
Jones, Kathleen M., passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at her home surrounded by her family and loving friends after a 7 year battle with cancer.
She was born on September 16, 1951 in McVille, ND to Robert and Bertie O'Hara.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Kathleen is survived by her husband of 15 years, Vernon Jones; children, Jason (Lori) Neel, and Brady Neel;...
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Chua Thi Le
October 20, 1930 - October 11, 2011
Le, Chua Thi, 81, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2011. She is survived by her husband, Tu Nguyen; children, Nhi (Lien Tran) Nguyen, Lien (Hong Le) Nguyen, Nam (Le) Nguyen, Lan (Phuc Mai) Nguyen, Hien (Quang Truong) Nguyen, Phuong (Dieuly To) Nguyen, Dung (Long Cao) Nguyen, Thanh (Mai) Nguyen, and Ha (Vu Truong) Nguyen; 13 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Service: 10am, Saturday, at...
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Marjorie V. Schriner
January 8, 1923 - September 30, 2011
Schriner, Marjorie V., 88, passed away September 30, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harley Schriner; son, Dale Schriner; and grandsons, Ricky Goodwin and Danny Goodwin. Marjorie is survived by her children, JoAnn (Eddie) Jennings, Kay (Rick Smith) Allmond, Larry (Julie) Schriner, and Jim (Angie) Schriner; 3 brothers; 2 sisters; 8 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 4...
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Billy Harrison Hattaway
March 24, 1940 - September 30, 2011
Hattaway, Billy Harrison, 71, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2011 at the Robert J. Dole VA Hospice Unit in Wichita, KS. He was born on March 24, 1940 in Elba, Alabama to his parents, O'Neal and Louise (Whitten) Hattaway, the oldest of 4. Billy served in the Army for a short term. In 1975, he married Wanda in Saltillo, MS. He retired as a Trailer Mechanic in 1988. He could build...
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Robert "Robby" Wheeler
October 21, 1984 - September 28, 2011
Wheeler, Robert "Robby" D. II, 26, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2011. He was born on October 21, 1984 to Robert and Mary Wheeler, in Wichita, KS. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert D. Wheeler, I; and grandfather, Carl E. Gilbert. Robby is survived by his children, Haleigh and Hayden Wheeler; mother, Mary Wheeler; sister, Sara (Josh) Andrews; grandparents, Ruth Mary Gilbert...
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Perry Thomas Fleagle
November 6, 1920 - September 25, 2011
Fleagle, Perry Thomas, 90, former Kansas resident, died September 25, 2011, at his home in Lubbock, Texas, after succumbing to an acute illness. His wife, Dorothy, was by his side. Perry was born November 6, 1920, near Friend, Kansas, to Walter and Ethel Fleagle. Perry graduated from the University of Kansas in 1942 with a degree in Business Administration. He married Marcia Molby that same...
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Marjorie "Marge" Benjamin
May 30, 1919 - September 24, 2011
Benjamin, Marjorie L., 92, passed from this life on September 24, 2011. She was born in Arkansas City, KS on May 30, 1919. She was preceded in death by her loving husband and best friend of 55 years, David Benjamin and her younger brother, Jack Hadley. Marge was a graduate of Arkansas City High School in 1937 and in 1939 she received her Teaching Certificate. Marge & Dave were High School and...
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Claude K. Erwin
January 13, 1929 - September 19, 2011
Erwin, Claude, 82 retired rural postal carrier, passed away September 19, 2011. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Irene, and his parents James Theadore and Rosa Erwin. Two brothers and One sister. Claude is survived by his daughters Patricia (Ken) Deemer of Olathe, KS. Janice Lamb of Andover, KS.; Kay (Bill) Maher of Oviedo, FL., two granddaughters and two grandsons. Grandsons Brian...
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Brad J. Hoss
February 20, 1976 - September 17, 2011
Hoss, Bradley, 35, Heaven got a good one on September 17, 2011. He joins his grandparents, Howard & Virginia Benkula; Dorothea Hoss. He is survived by his partner, Keenan; his parents, Tony & Jereen; grandfather, Bernard; and his siblings & their families, Greg & Amber, Andy, Sarah &Josh, Diana & Ryan. Memorial Service: Friday, 2:00pm at Lakeview Funeral Home. Bradley will be remembered in our...
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Roger Allen Cole
May 9, 1941 - September 15, 2011
Cole, Roger Allen, 70, passed away September 15, 2011. He was born May 9, 1941 to Chester Allen Arthur and Genevieve Ann (Mans) Cole in Wichita, KS. While serving his country in the Navy, he spent time in the ocean while atomic weapons were being tested. He later developed and survived lung cancer. He began his civilian career at Cessna and worked his way up to a supervising position. He...
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Marjorie Jean Kitchen
July 8, 1931 - September 13, 2011
Kitchen, Marjorie "Jean", 80, passed away September 13, 2011. She was born July 8, 1931 to Clarence and Alice (Stiger) Higerd in Enid, OK. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilton J. Kitchen; parents; step-mother, Katherine Higerd; and sisters, Betty Blanco and Florence Klein. Jean is survived by her children, Linda (Vance) Cauthon, Vicki Ackerman, Dale (Barbara) Clark, Luanne (Richard...
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Grace Helen Boone
August 20, 1932 - September 12, 2011
Boone, Grace "Helen", 79, passed away September 12, 2011. She was a member of Andover United Methodist Church and the Esther Circle Group. Helen retired from the Andover School District. During her career there, she was Andover's Kansas Master Teacher of the Year. She was an officer in the Butler County Association of Retired School Personnel (BCARSP). She was preceded in death by 4 brothers...
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Raymond G. Sharp
March 1, 1930 - September 10, 2011
Sharp, Raymond G. (Ray), 81, retired Beech Aircraft Engineer passed away September 10, 2011. Ray served as an Air Force Officer in the Korean War. He was Kansas President of the National Association of Parliamentarians, and a member of KSA and Wichita Soaring Association. He had a pilot's license and was former member of the Beech Flying Club. He was active member of the Beech Skeet and Trap...
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John P. Shearer
August 2, 1946 - September 5, 2011
Shearer, John P., Wichita, 65, retired Beech Aircraft engineer, passed away Monday, September 5, 2011, in Wichita, KS. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Shearer and Mary (Hornsby) Shearer and mother-in-law, Joyce Spencer. John is survived by his wife, Janet of the home; son, John L. (Carla) Shearer; granddaughter, Kaycie Shearer; and grandson, John R. Shearer, all of Canton, KS;...
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Manouchehr "Mike" Barzegar
March 30, 1942 - September 4, 2011
Barzegar, Manouchehr "Mike", 69, of Andover, loving father and proud grandfather, engineer at Spirit AeroSystems, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2011. Born March 30, 1942 in Babol, Iran, he moved to the United States in 1962 to attend college. Preceded in death by his father Hassan Barzegar and mother Soghra Keshvavi and his beloved baby sister Khadejeah, he is survived by his daughters...
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Norman L. Scott
January 27, 1927 - September 3, 2011
Scott, Norman L., 84, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2011 at his home in Georgetown Village. He worked as an engineer for Boeing and NASA and enjoyed flying, but most of all, he loved his family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Faye Scott; and daughter, Cynthia Scott-Clark. Norman is survived by his daughter, Lisa Scott. Visitation: 5 – 8 pm Wednesday. Funeral: 2 pm, Thursday,...
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Darlene D. Jackson
June 11, 1924 - September 3, 2011
Jackson, Darlene D., 87, passed away September 3, 2011. She was born June 11, 1924. Darlene loved the Lord and is home with Jesus her Savior, dancing on the streets of glory. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Grace (Shoup) Gribble; and sister, Jane Compton. Darlene is survived by her husband, Henry Jackson; children, Laurie (Tom) Hall, Jim Jackson, and Sue (Robert) Roberts;...
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Diana Hanna
May 13, 1961 - September 2, 2011
Hanna, Diana, 50, passed away September 2, 2011. She was preceded in death by her father, David O. Daniel; brothers, Chris and Jeff Daniel; and sister, Julie Beck. Diana is survived by her mother, Laura L. Freeman; children, Matthew Carr, Logan Hanna, and Kelsey Hanna; 1 grandson; siblings, Lisa Big Mountain of Wichita, Randy Daniel of Wichita, and Scott of Perryton, TX; and many nieces,...
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Fred Russman
July 19, 1921 - September 2, 2011
Russman, Fred, 90, passed away September 2, 2011. He was born July 19, 1921 in Smithsburg, MD. Fred served in the Army Air Corps during WWII as an aircraft sheet metal mechanic and spent his civilian career in the aircraft industry. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Margaret Russman, in 2007; and his parents. Fred is survived by his children, Cheryl Kiekel, Renee (David)...
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Steven E. Shumard
June 9, 1965 - September 1, 2011
Shumard, Steven E., 46, laid down his burdens and went to join his daughter, Amber Dawn Shumard and mother, Mary Hilyard in eternal rest on Thursday, September 1, 2011. Steven is survived by his children, Letitia (Sabrina) Bowles, Kathi Shumard, Matthew Shumard; grandchildren, Tristin Lecklighter and Gage Lecklighter; grandmother, Hazel; father, Gerald Hilyard; and brothers, Matthew (Jeff)...
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Harold Webster
January 18, 1912 - August 29, 2011
Harold Webster, beloved husband and father, and devoted friend, passed away August 29 in Studio City, CA. He was 99 years young.
Born January 18, 1912, on a farm east of Howard, KS, Harold moved to Wichita in the 1930s. He worked in the city's budding civil aviation industry, first at Cessna, then for over 35 years at Beech Aircraft Corporation (1941–1977) as a Planner. Harold had the honor...
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Modesta V. Hawkins
February 23, 1919 - August 28, 2011
Hawkins, Modesta V., 92, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Alice Sargeant; husband, Glenn; brother, Charles; and sisters, Ina, Marie, Leona, and Gladys. Modesta is survived by her siblings, Roy Sargeant, Jr., Loretta Peniston, and Peggy Roseberry; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral: 10 am, Thursday, at Lakeview Funeral Home.
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Fred F. Cevela
December 29, 1929 - August 27, 2011
Cevela, Fred F., 81, Korean War veteran, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2011. He was born on December 29, 1929 to Fred and Rose Cevela in Homer, MI. After serving in the Army and marrying Peggy, Fred joined the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union #271. In his 39 years with IBEW, he worked for several contractors out of the Union Hall, Boeing, and Linder & Associate...
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Herbert Gordon Ho
March 6, 1948 - August 25, 2011
Ho, Herbert G., 63, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2011, in Derby, KS. He was preceded in death by his sister, Renae Ho. Herbert is survived by his parents, Kenneth and Molly Ho; brother, David Ho; sister, Sharon Lew; 3 nephews and 1 niece. Visitation: Sunday, August 28, 2011 from 3 – 8 pm, with family present from 3 – 5 pm. Funeral Service: 10:00am, Monday, August 29, 2011, both at...
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Johnie L. Taylor
March 7, 1927 - August 19, 2011
Taylor, Johnie L., 84, passed away Friday, August 19, 2011. He was born on March 7, 1927 to George and Stella (Sanders) Taylor in Angola, KS. He loved fishing, gardening, and anything to do with rodeos. Johnie served in the Army during WWII and retired from Coleman after more than 40 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Paul Taylor. Johnie is survived by...
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Earl Leroy Shain
November 1, 1931 - August 18, 2011
Shain, Earl Leroy, 79, loving husband, devoted father, and wonderful grandfather, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2011. He was born on November 1, 1931 in Sullivan, IL to Henry Walter and Arvilla Fern (Wickisier) Shain, the oldest of 11 children. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, John, Russell, and Shirley. After serving in the Army, Earl returned to Wichita in 1954 and...
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Anna McConnell
April 1, 1911 - August 17, 2011
McConnell, Anna, resides in heaven as of Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at the age of 100. She was born and raised in Ellis, KS. Anna worked at Cessna for 25 years and retired in 1973. She was a member of Peace Lutheran Church. Anna enjoyed travelling and dancing polkas and waltzes, but most of all, loved her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jewell “Mac” McConnell; children,...
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Daniel Cornell
July 12, 1984 - August 15, 2011
Cornell, Daniel J. 27, Private First Class of the United States Army, passed away August 15, 2011. Daniel was proud to serve his country. Having the ability to put a smile on someone's face, he enjoyed laughter. Daniel held his family close to his heart. He is survived by his father Clark (Terri) Cornell; mother, Patty (Ed) Sippel, brother, Ryan Cornell; sister Shannon (Randy) Jarman and nephew...
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Marian Richardson
December 19, 1923 - August 15, 2011
Richardson, Marian, 87, beloved mother, nana, and grandmother, left this earth to join her husband of 62 years, August 15, 2011. Marian was born December 19, 1923 in Robinson, KS. She was a charter member of Pilgrim Congregational Church. She loved gardening, bingo, and was an excellent cook and seamstress. Marian retired from Sears after 30 years of service as a cashier and auditor and loved...
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Gena M. Franks- McReynolds (Habibi)
November 1, 1972 - August 13, 2011
McReynolds, (Franks, Habibi) Gena, 38, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2011. She grew up in Winfield, Kansas. She was preceded by her father, Gary Franks and her grandparents. Gena is survived by daughter, Camron Alexa McReynolds; son, Corey Kai McReynolds; parents, Reza and Zee Habibi. Brother, Zach Finis Franks of Winfield, KS.; sisters, Sahar Habibi of London, England and Layla Habibi of...
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Larry L. Rittgers
April 15, 1957 - August 11, 2011
Rittgers, Larry L., 54, caring husband and father to a beautiful family, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Irene (Schneider) Rittgers. Larry is survived by his wife, Sheila; daughters, Krislin, Courtney (Ben) Palmer and Lacey. Sister, Marietta Vogel; numerous nieces and nephews.He was loved by his rambunctious dogs, Dollie and Sugar....
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Lillie M. Kennedy
June 4, 1921 - July 29, 2011
Kennedy, Lillie M., 90 , left her earthly home to be with her Heavenly Father on July 29, 2011. She was born June 4, 1921 in Heber Springs, Arkansas to George and Stella (Debow) Yarbrough. She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband, Earl. Brothers, Edward and Eugene; sisters, Audrey and Elizabeth and son–in-law John McMillan. She is survived by daughters, Susan McMillan of...
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Curtis N. Stanislaus
June 1, 1925 - July 28, 2011
Stanislaus, Curtis N., 86, of Derby, KS., passed away Thursday, July 28, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Pauline; daughter, Deborah Worton of Derby KS. Sons, Dale (Luann) Stanislaus of Overland Park, KS and David (Paula) Stanislaus of Springfield, MO; 5 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation: Monday, August 1, 2011 from 5 pm – 8 pm. Services: Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at 10 am...
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Bill Carriker
October 20, 1926 - July 21, 2011
Carriker, Bill, 84, entered into a new plane of existence on July 21, 2011 in Davis, CA after a long, productive, and enjoyable life. A memorial service will be held at 2 pm, Saturday, August 6, 2011 at Lakeview Funeral Home. Bill moved to Wichita with his family in 1960 and spent 27 years as an elementary school principal in the Wichita System. With a capable staff, he was responsible for...
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Ethel R. Baker
August 4, 1922 - July 8, 2011
Baker, Ethel R., passed away in her home at LakePoint in Wichita, KS on July 8, 2011 at age 88. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Lyle A. Baker in 2004. Ethel is survived by her son, John C. (Shirley) Baker of Wichita and daughter, Janice L. (Gary) Trimble of Alamo, TX; brother, Warren (Mary) Clark of Troy, MO; two grandsons, Todd C. (Jennifer) Baker of Wichita and Jason C. ...
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Marla Faye Williams
April 29, 1955 - June 28, 2011
Williams, Marla, 56, passed away June 28, 2011. She is survived by her daughters, Loura (David) Bugeresta; Michelle (Kery) Melson, and Felicia Byes. Sons, Raymond (Melissa) Melson, and David Williams. Six grandchildren and her loving fiancé Mike Herzberg. Services will be held at Lakeview Funeral Home Tuesday 10:00am, with a viewing prior to service.
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Steven F. Campbell
March 31, 1957 - June 21, 2011
Campbell, Steven, F., 54, of Fort Scott, KS., passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willard Campbell and Ruth Young and sister and brother. Steven is survived by his son, Steven Campbell (Amanda Klingenberg); daughter, Amy Campbell (Brandon George); son, Taylor Campbell; daughter, Sarah Campbell; sister, Wilma Jean Campbell; granddaughters, Maylee...
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Twila May Black
July 1, 1922 - June 21, 2011
Black, Twila May, 88, passed away June 21, 2011. She was born July 1, 1922 to John Andrew and Fay Violet (Kramm) Putnam in Herington, KS. Twila was a lifetime member of the Eastern Star and a charter member of Reformation Lutheran Church where she was active in many circles of the church. She worked for USD 259 for 25 years as a supervisor in the food service department. Twila travelled the...
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