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Allison M. Williams

Allison M. Williams

Dec 15, 2025

Allison Williams, age 41, passed away Monday, December 15, 2025.

There will be a Visitation with family from 1-3pm, Saturday, December 20 at Shinkle Mortuary, Haysville.

Allison was preceded in death by her grandma and grandpa Williams; grandma and grandpa Carter; cousin, Ronny Williams; uncles, Raymond and George Williams. She is survived by her father, Richard (Cindy) Williams of Haysville; mother, Teresa...

Robert William Cleveland

Robert William Cleveland

Dec 13, 2025

 Robert William Cleveland

age 87, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025.

Visitation, 9:30-10am, Services, 10am, Monday, December 22, both at West Haysville Baptist Church.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Truman Gillespie and Mossy Cleveland; sisters, Constance Ivester, Clara Cleveland, and Joan Fowler.

He is survived by his wife, Elsie Cleveland of Haysville, KS; children, Robert (Eppy) Cleveland of Ponca City, OK,...

Dorman L. Simmons

Dorman L. Simmons

Dec 11, 2025

Dorman Simmons, age 89, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025.

Dorman grew up on their family farm near Strong City, Kansas.  After graduating from Strong City Rural High School in 1954, he spent a little time at K-State and then enlisted in the Army, spending his three years in Hawaii.

After graduating from Emporia State University in 1963, he taught two years...

Jessel Marie Isenberg

Jessel Marie Isenberg

Dec 10, 2025

Jessel Isenberg, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.

Visitation, 10-11am, Thursday, December 18 and Funeral Service, 11am, Thursday, December,18 BOTH at Clearwater Church of Christ, 13900 Diagonal Ave, Clearwater, KS.

Preceded in death by husband, Earl Isenberg; parents, Robert and Ruby (Poynter) Hogan; six brothers and one sister.

Survived by children, Bob (Pam) Isenberg of Wichita, Dan Isenberg and Jim...

JoAnn Kay Foulds

JoAnn Kay Foulds

Nov 29, 2025

JoAnn K. (Hlavacka) Foulds, age 79, retired school secretary, born November 29, 1945 and passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025.

Memorial service will be held, December 21, 12PM at Church of the Nazarene 529 Ross Ave Clearwater, KS 67026.

Preceded in death by husband, Steven R. Foulds; parents, Stanley and Julia Hlavacka; sister, Judith Eisle.

Survived by children, Leeza (Chris) Griffin of...

Bette Ann (Campbell) Vanderhoff

Bette Ann (Campbell) Vanderhoff

Nov 28, 2025

Bette Ann Vanderhoff (née Campbell) passed into the arms of her Savior on the morning of November 28, 2025, at the age of 86, surrounded by the love of family at her home in Wichita, Kansas.

Bette was born on September 14, 1939, in Daytona Beach, Florida to Betty and Alex Campbell.

On May 17, 1957, Bette married the love of her...

Norma Lee (Tickel) Leabo

Norma Lee (Tickel) Leabo

Nov 16, 2025

Norma Lee (Tickel) Leabo, age 88, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025.

Funeral services, Thursday, November 20, 10AM at Webb Shinkle Mortuary 200 S. Tracy Clearwater, KS.

Preceded in death by husband, Ronald Leabo; parents, Lyman and Lois (Burgett) Tickel; siblings, Wanda Bellew, Glenda Hawkins, infant brother, and James Tickel.

Survived by children, Barry (Christina) Leabo of Wichita, Brenda (Randy) Henderson of...

Merle W. Souders

Merle W. Souders

Nov 12, 2025

Merle W. Souders, age 87, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025.

Memorial Service, 2pm, Saturday, November 15 at Haysville Christian Church, 1306 W. Grand Ave, Haysville.

Merle was preceded in death by his son, Kevin Souders; parents, William and Mary Souders. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; children, Darci (Steve) Richardson of Haysville, Brad (Melinda) Souders of Wichita; siblings, Vonnie Morton...

Marcella Sue (Whorton) Heitman

Marcella Sue (Whorton) Heitman

Oct 27, 2025

Marcella Sue (Whorton) Heitman, age 74, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025.

Graveside Service, Saturday, November 1, 2025 1PM, at Clearwater Cemetery, Clearwater, KS.

Preceded in death by spouse, Loyce Heitman; parents, James “Frank” and Athena (Kiner) Whorton; sister, Ruby Sowersby.

Survived by children, James B. Heitman of Peck, James D. (Kaitlyn) Heitman of Belle Plaine, Fred Shofler Jr. (Courtney) of Peck;...

Jack Bates

Jack Bates

Oct 25, 2025

Jack Bates, age 86, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025.

Visitation with Family, 5:30-7pm, Tuesday, October 28 at Webb Shinkle Mortuary 200 S. Tracy, Clearwater, KS and Funeral Service, 10am, Wednesday, October 29, at Clearwater United Methodist Church 130 N 1st, Clearwater, KS .

Upon graduating from Friends University with a Bachelors in Agriculture, Jack worked for the Agricultural Soil Conservation...

Donald Lee Fassnacht

Donald Lee Fassnacht

Oct 19, 2025

Donald Lee Fassncht, age 94, died Sunday, October 19, 2025.

Services: Wednesday, October 22, 10 am at Webb-Shinkle Mortuary, 200 S Tracy, Clearwater, KS.

Preceded in death: parents, Clinton and Freda (Metzger) Fassnacht; spouse, Kay Sharon (Parsons) Fassnacht; children, William (Bill) Fassnacht and Janet Brault.

Survivors: daughter and son-in-law, Diane and James Bale II of Derby; grandchildren, Kaydence Bale, Collin Bale, Jason Brault...

Donna  Blankenship

Donna Blankenship

Oct 16, 2025

Wichita - Donna (Wright) Blankenship,

age 66, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2025.

Memorial Services are pending.

She is survived by her children, Taylor (Jerred) Douglas of Clearwater and Alexa Blankenship of Maize; mother and step-father, Josephine Riley and Norris Woodward; siblings, Gary Wright of Boerne, TX, Lana (Robbie) Thomason of Mckinney, TX; grandchildren, Rylee, Conway, Barrett.

Donna was preceded in death by her...

Crystal A. Weilert

Crystal A. Weilert

Oct 15, 2025

Crystal A. Weilert, age 74, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

Visitation, 1-7pm, with family present from 5:30-7pm, Monday, October 20 at Shinkle Mortuary, Haysville. Services, 10am, Tuesday, October 21, at Prairie Trail Cowboy Church, Haysville.

Crystal was preceded in death by her parents, Arley and Helen Vandergrift; sister, Joyce Vandergrift. She is survived by her husband, Raymond Weilert; children, Mandy Layland...

Richard Ray Bordwell

Richard Ray Bordwell

Oct 11, 2025

Richard Ray Bordwell, age 70, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025.

Services pending at this time.

Preceded in death by his wife, Sherry (Hearsch) Bordwell; father, Duane Bordwell.

Survived by mother, Priscilla (Crawford) Bordwell; sons, Ray Bordwell of Wichita and Curtis Bordwell of Bentonville, AR; brother, Clifford (Marlene) Bordwell Jr. of Wichita.

Dr. Ronald L. Lamp

Dr. Ronald L. Lamp

Oct 7, 2025

DR. Ronald L. Lamp passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann, in 2004 and by both of his brothers, Ray and Ross Lamp. He is survived by 2 sisters: Marita (Terry) Clark of Dixon, MO, and Lynda Lamp of Wichita, KS. Ronald is also survived by his 2 children and their families:...

Timothy Andrew Wallace

Timothy Andrew Wallace

Sep 29, 2025

Timothy A. Wallace, age 44, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025.

Visitation, Tuesday, October 7, from Noon to 7pm with family present 5:30pm to 7pm at Webb Shinkle Mortuary, 200 S Tracy, Clearwater, KS. Funeral Service Wednesday, October 8, 10am at United Methodist Church, 130 N 1st St, Clearwater, KS.

Preceded in death by mother, Kimberly (Allison)Wallace; grandparents, Floyd and Margorie...

James John Kerschen

James John Kerschen

Sep 22, 2025



James John Kerschen, age 91, passed away Monday, September 22, 2025 surrounded by his family.

James was born to Nicholas and Johanna (Geiger) Kerschen on May 12, 1934.

James and Mary Sylvia Ayers were married August 10, 1963 at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Modesto, CA.

James was a retired brick mason and farmer. He was a member of the Secular Franciscan...

Katherine Ann (Price) Toon

Katherine Ann (Price) Toon

Sep 11, 2025

Katherine Ann (Price) Toon, age 88, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025.

Rosary, 7pm, Tuesday, September 16 and Funeral Mass, 10:30am, Wednesday, September 17 both at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, 11000 SW Blvd, Wichita, KS 67215.

Preceded in death by loving husband, Theodore “Ted” Toon; parents, Andrew and Janette “Jessie” (McDonald) Price; son, Edward Toon; sister, Mary Phillips.

Survived by...

Lauren I. Massey

Lauren I. Massey

2025

Lauren (Beard) Massey, age 76, passed away Friday, August 29, 2025.

Visitation, 1-7pm, with family present from 5:30-7pm, Thursday, September 4 at Shinkle Mortuary, Haysville. Services, 11am, Friday, September 5 at Triumphant Faith Center, 5103 S. Seneca St, Wichita.

Lauren was preceded in death by her husband, Rucker Massey; parents, Warren Sr. and Isabel Beard; sister, Linda Schmidt. She is survived by...

Frank W. Charles

Frank W. Charles

Aug 18, 2025

Frank W. Charles

age 90, retired Facility Manager for Bombardier Learjet, member of HOG, and a Shriner, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025.

Visitation, Thursday, August 21 from 1-7PM with family present 5:30-7PM. Funeral service, Friday August 22 at 2PM both at Webb Shinkle Mortuary, 200 S. Tracy Clearwater, KS.

Preceded in death by wife, Dorma (Smith) Charles; parents, Frank Charles Jr....

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