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Michael J. Dreiling
Sep 18, 2026
Michael J. Dreiling, age 78, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026.
Rosary, 7pm, Wednesday, September 23 and Funeral Mass, 10:30am, Thursday, September 24, BOTH at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, Schulte.
Preceded in death by parents, Norbert and Laurine Dreiling; brother, Loren Dreiling; in-laws, Roman and Helen Thome; brother-in-law's, Bill Thome and Gary Thome; sister-in-laws, Debbie Thome, Vera Dreiling, Marlene...
Marvin J. Schauf
Sep 15, 2026
Marvin J. Schauf, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Retired SKTC Telephone Technician, served over 50 years as a member of the Clearwater Fire Department and 25 years of those as the Chief. He had a passion for camping and fishing with family and friends.
Rosary, 7pm, Tuesday, September 22 and Funeral Mass, 10am, Wednesday, September 23, BOTH...
Bounnat Liambounheuang
Sep 11, 2026
Bounnat Liambounheuang, age 77, passed away on Friday, September 11 , 2026.
Visitation, at 10 A.M. Funeral Services 11 A.M. BOTH Saturday, September 12 at, at Webb Shinkle Mortuary, Clearwater.
Preceded in death by parents, Ome and Tou Nang Kutikuman; sister, Neuan Kuntikuman.
Survived by husband, Bouapha Liambounheuang; children, Kee Liambounheuang, Toune Stewart, Phoune Guinn-Mize, Sone Stemple, Thone Wilson, and Lanoy Liambounmheuang; grandchildren,...
Pete Montanez
Sep 1, 2026
Pete (Pedro) Montanez, age 87, passed away on September 1, 2026.
Pete was preceded in death by his parents, Escopulas and Dolores Montanez, and his siblings, Mary, Gloria, Florencia, Martha, Dorothy, and Carlos Montanez.
He is survived by Gayle Montanez, his wife of 46 years; his children, Monica Montanez, Cindy Murphy (Michael), Abraham Montanez; his granddaughter, Kara Pratt; and his siblings, Skippy...
Bernita K. Mossman
2026
Bernita K. (Neu) Mossman, age 79, passed away Monday, August 31, 2026.
Services, 10am, Friday, September 4, at Calvary Baptist Church, Derby.
Bernita was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Mossman; daughter, Natalie Hays; parents, Walter and Lydia Neu. She is survived by her son, Scott (Laura) Mossman of Wichita; son-in-law, Adam Hays of Wichita; daughter-in-law, Courtney Hays of Wichita; sister,...
Sharyn Morris
Aug 18, 2026
Sharyn (Proenneke) Morris , age 79, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
Visitation, 5-7:30pm with family present from 6-7:30pm, Friday, August 21 at Webb Shinkle Mortuary 200 S. Tracy, Clearwater and Funeral Service, 10am, Saturday, August 22 at the Clearwater First Baptist Church, 306 Ross Ave, Clearwater.
Preceded in death by parents, Thomas and Mary Elizabeth (Allison) Proenneke.
Survived by loving husband,...
James Samuel Flippin
Aug 12, 2026
James S. Flippin, age 95, retired mechanical engineer for Boeing, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Funeral services will be Monday, August 17, 10:00am at the First Baptist Church 306 Ross Ave, Clearwater, KS.
James (Jim) was born on a farm in Flippin, Arkansas in 1931. His family moved to southeast Missouri after losing their farm in the...
Joyce Catherine Neises
Aug 11, 2026
Joyce C. (Winter) Neises, age 76, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Services will be held on Friday, August 21 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 861 N Socora St, Wichita, KS. A rosary will be prayed at 10:00 AM, and the funeral Mass will be at 10:30 AM. A lunch will be provided at St. Francis following the...
MaryLynn Howell
2026
MaryLynn Howell, age 93, loving mother and grandmother, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2026. MaryLynn was a retired Southwestern Bell Operator of 44 years. She loved writing poems and taking care of her yard.
Visitation with family present from 5-7pm, Monday, August 3 and Services, 10am, Tuesday, August 4, both at Shinkle Mortuary, 146 N. Lamar Ave, Haysville.
MaryLynn was preceded in...
Keith Lee McKinney
Jul 24, 2026
Keith L. McKinney, age 78, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026.
Visitation, Monday, July 27, with family present from 5:30-7 at Webb Shinkle Mortuary, 200 S. Tracy, Clearwater, KS.
Rosary, 10am, Tuesday, July 28 and Funeral Mass, 10:30am, Tuesday, July 28, BOTH at St Cecilia Catholic Church, 1830 W Grand, Haysville, KS.
Preceded in death by parents, Howard and Mary (Riecker) McKinney;...
Steve E. Morford
Jul 15, 2026
Stephen “Steve” Edward Morford, age 75, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
Services, 2pm, Wednesday, July 22, at Shinkle Mortuary, 146 N Lamar, Haysville.
Steve was preceded in death by parents, Galen and Marie (Bachman) Morford; brother, Phillip Morford; son, Matthew Morford; granddaughter, Madalyn Morford.
He is survived by his loving wife, Tonya Morford; children, Joshua (Courtney Spelts) Morford, Matthias (Lori Barton) Morford,...
Donald L. Watson, Jr.
Jul 15, 2026
Donald Watson Jr, age 74, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
Rosary, 7pm, Thursday, July 23 and Funeral Mass, 10am, Friday, July 24, both at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Haysville.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Donald Sr. and Leta Watson; sister, Donna Watson; son-in-law, Ryan Summers. He is survived by his wife, Anita Watson; daughters, Mindy Summers and Michelle...
Jack H. Slade
2026
Jack H. Slade, age 91, passed away Monday, July 6, 2026.
Memorial Service, 10am, Friday, July 17, at Shinkle Mortuary, 146 N. Lamar Ave, Haysville, KS.
Jack was preceded in death by his wife, Marsha Slade; mother, Ruby Slade. He is survived by his, daughter, Terena (Timothy) Barkley of Haysville; grandchildren, Gina, Emalee, Isaiah.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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