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Rodney Allen Watson

Rodney Allen Watson

Jun 27, 2026

Rodney Allen Watson, age 69- devoted husband, father, granddad, and brother - passed away on June 27, 2026 in Wichita, Kansas. Rod was born April 11, 1957 to Fern Watson in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Rod grew up in Matheson, CO and attended Simla schools, graduating in 1975. He often shared fond memories of his childhood, tending the family’s hogs and working...

Derrick Dion Renault

Derrick Dion Renault

Jun 23, 2026

Derrick Dion Renault, 52, passed away on June 23, 2026.

Born on November 25, 1973, at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, Derrick was the son of Frances Elaine Struthers and James Lowe Renault. He lived life on his own terms, with a free spirit, a generous heart, and a deep appreciation for the simple things that brought him joy.

Derrick loved country living...

Edward G. Yost

Edward G. Yost

2026

Edward Glen Yost, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

Memorial Service, Saturday, June 27, 10:30am, at Clearwater United Methodist Church, 130 N. 1st, Clearwater, KS.

Preceded in death by wife, Phyllis Yost; parents, Glen and Viola Yost; sister, Janet Gillan. Survived by children, Jeff (Sandra) Yost of Clearwater, KS and Steve (Denise) Yost of Humboldt, KS; grandchildren, Kent (Bethany)...

Bill Elroy Freidline

Bill Elroy Freidline

Jun 19, 2026

Bill Elroy Freidline, age 90, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026.

Bill proudly served in the United States Navy from 1954-1956.

Visitation, Wednesday, June 24, with family present 5:30-7pm at Webb Shinkle Mortuary, 200 S. Tracy, Clearwater. Funeral service, Thursday, June 25, 10am at Clearwater Community Church, 450 N. 4th, Clearwater.

Preceded in death by parents, Kenneth and Marjorie (Long) Freidline; sister,...

Thomas Biddle Castor

Thomas Biddle Castor

Jun 12, 2026

Tom B. Castor, age 85, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grand father, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026.

Visitation, Wednesday, June 17, from 1-7pm with family present 5:30-7pm at Webb Shinkle Mortuary, 200 S Tracy, Clearwater. Funeral Services, Thursday, June 18, 11am at Clearwater United Methodist Church, 130 N 1st, Clearwater.

Preceded in death by parents, Clarence and Louise (Branch) Castor;...

James O. Kunkel

James O. Kunkel

Jun 10, 2026

James “Jim” O. Kunkel, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.

Visitation with family, Sunday, June 14, from 1-3pm at Webb Shinkle Mortuary, 200 S Tracy, Clearwater, KS. Funeral services, Monday, June 15, 11am, at the First Christian Church, 524 Wood Ave, Clearwater, KS.

Preceded in death by loving wife of 63 yrs, Cheryl (Heitman) Kunkel; parents, James and Retha...

Frank B. Welliver

Frank B. Welliver

2026

Frank B. Welliver, age 71, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2026.

Visitation, 1-7:30pm, with family present from 5-7:30pm, Thursday, June 11, at Shinkle Mortuary, 146 N. Lamar Ave, Haysville. Services, 10am, Friday, June 12, at The Salvation Army Worship Center, 1910 S. Everett St, Wichita.

Frank was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon (Hixon) Welliver; parents, Richard Welliver and Eula Mae...

Terry Dean Boone

Terry Dean Boone

2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Terry Dean Boone, a devoted family man and cherished friend, on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on October 7, 1945, in Howard, KS, Terry was the beloved son of Walter and Dreva Boone. He was a remarkable individual whose life was a testament to...

Marjorie Jean Utt

Marjorie Jean Utt

May 30, 2026

Marjorie J. (Hunt) Utt, age 97, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2026.

Memorial Service Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 10:30am at the Belle Plaine Methodist Church.

Marjorie Jean Hunt was born February 18, 1929 at the home farm west of Belle Plaine to Arthur Gilbert Hunt and Ida Marie Schwyhart. Marjorie went to Meeker School, a one room school house on the...

Donna Jean Overmiller

Donna Jean Overmiller

2026

Donna Jean (Vogt) Overmiller, age 78, passed away Monday, May 25, 2026.

Memorial Service, 10am, Wednesday, June 3, at First Baptist Church, 125 S. Delos, Haysville, KS 67060. There will be another service held in Smith Center, Kansas, 10am, Saturday, July 25, at Thornburg Church, 15092 50 Rd, Smith Center, KS 66967.

Donna grew up on the family farm in Grinnell, IA....

Lois Maxine Slabach

Lois Maxine Slabach

May 21, 2026

Lois Maxine Rolfs Slabach, age 92, passed away on May 21, 2026, in Bel Aire, Kansas. She was born in 1933 in Lorraine, Kansas, to Walter and Lydia Rolfs.

Lois was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Kenneth E. Slabach; her parents; and her siblings Arlene Prentice, Laverne Trebilcock, Marilyn Nickel, Melvin Rolfs, Merle Rolfs, and Ronald Rolfs.

She is survived...

Ava Don (Emigh) McGeary

Ava Don (Emigh) McGeary

May 20, 2026

Ava Don (Emigh) McGeary, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

Visitation with family, Saturday, May 23, 5-7 pm at Webb Shinkle Mortuary. Funeral Service Sunday, May 24, 2pm at the First Christian Church, 524 Wood Ave, Clearwater, KS.

Preceded in death by husband, Dwayne McGeary; parents, Lawrence and Vernie (Field) Emigh; infant sister, Connie Emigh.

Survived by children, Devra McElroy...

Leland C. Ensley

Leland C. Ensley

2026

Leland C. Ensley, age 71, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2026.

Memorial Service, 1pm, Friday, May 15, at Shinkle Mortuary, Haysville.

Leland was preceded in death by his son, Jon Thomas Pine; parents, Winnie and Hazel Ensley; sisters, Marilyn Duron and Janeitta Shepherd. He is survived by his wife Katie Ensley; children, Shane Johnson of Wichita, Michelle (David) Atherton of Wichita, Tiffany...

Dian Faye (Seiter) Phillips

Dian Faye (Seiter) Phillips

May 7, 2026

Dian Faye (Seiter) Phillips, age 50, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026.

Dian was a woman who loved fiercely and showed up for her people with a tenacity that was entirely her own. She had a big heart and never missed a chance to talk about the people she was most proud of — especially her kids and her grandson.

To...

Elizabeth "Betty" White

Elizabeth "Betty" White

2026

Elizabeth “Betty” (Wolke) White, age 90, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026.

Rosary, 1:30pm and Funeral Mass, 2pm, Friday, May 8, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Haysville.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth White; great-grandson, Ethan White; parents, Herman and Mary Wolke; siblings, Elmer Wolke, Ralph Wolke, Dorothy Schulte, Anna Wolke, Donald Wolke, Evelyn Bagwell, Margaret Blanc. She is...

Bart Kent Head

Bart Kent Head

May 1, 2026

Bart K. Head, age 66, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026.

Graveside Memorial Friday, June 26th, 10AM at Attica Cemetery, 1135 NW 60 Rd, Attica, KS 67009.

Bart was preceded in death by parents, Kathy (Houston) Head of Harper, Kansas, and Jack Head of Phoenix, Arizona.

 Survived by brother, Jay (Linda) Head of Danville, Kansas; sisters, Anita (Dean) Hull Medford, OK, Jackie...

Cody Shane Spencer

Cody Shane Spencer

Apr 29, 2026

Cody Shane Spencer, born July 10, 1988, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

Visitation, Thursday, May 7, 2026, from 2 -7p.m. with family present from 5:30 - 7 p.m at Webb Shinkle Mortuary, 200 S. Tracy, Clearwater.  Funeral Service Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at The Clearwater Community Church, 450 N. 4th St., Clearwater.

Preceded in death by, grandparents,...

Doris I. Wagoner

Doris I. Wagoner

2026

Doris (Brisbin) Wagoner, age 86, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026.

Visitation, 1-7:30pm, with family present from 5:30-7:30pm, Wednesday, April 29 at Shinkle Mortuary, Haysville. Services, 1pm, Thursday, April 30, at New Life Covenant Church, 1819 W. Douglas Ave, Wichita.

Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Merle Wagoner; granddaughters, Diamond Wagoner and Tyra Minnis; parents, Lewis and Virginia Brisbin; sisters,...

Vada Ruth Tjaden

Vada Ruth Tjaden

Apr 18, 2026

Vada Ruth (King) Tjaden, age 102, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Visitation, Friday, April 24 from 5-7 with family present at Webb Shinkle Mortuary and Funeral Service, 10am, Saturday, April 25, at Clearwater United Methodist Church.

Preceded in death by husband, Herman Tjaden, Jr.; parents, Vivian and Viola (David) King; son, Roger Tjaden; grandchildren, Kim Steiner and Kurt Waterson; siblings,...

Curtis J. Voldrich

Curtis J. Voldrich

2026

Curtis Voldrich, age 65, retired Textron Citation Service Center Avionics Technician, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026.

Rosary, 10am, with Funeral Mass following at 10:30, Friday, April 24 at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Haysville.

Curtis was preceded in death by his parents, Rudolph and Anna Maria Voldrich. He is survived by his wife, Sally Voldrich; children, Kimberly Voldrich, Christopher (Anna) Voldrich, Stephanie...

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