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Carolyn Kay (Furman) Robbins

Carolyn Kay (Furman) Robbins

Jan 12, 2026

Carolyn (Furman) Robbins, age 80, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026.

Funeral Service will be Saturday, January 17, 1PM at Milton Methodist Church 1378 N. Argonia Rd., Milton, KS 67106.

Preceded in death by parents, John and Esther (Smith) Furman; siblings, Joy Furman, Dennis Furman, Keith Furman, Dwayne “Skip” Furman, David Furman, and Russell Furman.

Survived by loving husband, James Robbins of...

Grace Godwin

Grace Godwin

Jan 12, 2026

Grace (Magill) Godwin, age 90, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026.

Funeral service, Thursday, January 15, 10AM at Webb Shinkle Mortuary, 200 S. Tracy, Clearwater, KS.

Preceded in death by husband, Hilary Godwin; parents, Bernard and Annie Magill; children, Margaret Gagne, Norman Godwin, and Sharon Morris; siblings, Bernard Magill, Norman, Magill, and Margaret Magill.

Survived by daughters, Ann (Larry) Jones of Peabody,...

Gary David Whitney

Gary David Whitney

Jan 10, 2026

Gary Whitney, age 73, owner of Gary’s Automotive and Clearwater Classics, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026.

Funeral Service, 10am, Friday, January 16, at Clearwater Community Church 450 N. 4th St Clearwater, KS.

Preceded in death by parents, Jack and Freida (Orrell) Whitney; brothers, Joe Whitney and Curtis Whitney.

Survived by loving wife, Donna (Roedell) Whitney of Clearwater; children, Jennie (Shane) Beavers...

Anna Mueller

Anna Mueller

Jan 10, 2026

 Anna (Matijakovic) Mueller, age 91, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026.

Rosary, 6pm, Sunday, January 18,  and Funeral Mass, 10:30am, Monday, January 19,  both at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church 18630 W 71st St S, Viola, KS  67149. 

Preceded by parents, George and Maria (Bradilo) Matijakovic; husband, Frank Mueller; siblings, Frank, Catherine, and Steven Matijakovic.

Survived by children, Inga (Mark) Seibold of...

Donna Jean Bates

Donna Jean Bates

Jan 9, 2026

Donna J. (Vancuren) Bates, age 84, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026.

Visitation, Tuesday, January 13, from 5:30-7 at Webb Shinkle Mortuary 200 S. Tracy, Clearwater, KS 67026. Funeral service, 10am, Wednesday, January 14 , at Viola Presbyterian Church, 304 S. Grice St, Viola, KS 67149.

Preceded in death by husband, Jerry Bates; parents, Robert and Louise (Ralston) Vancuren; sisters, Linda...

Joseph Richard Greene

Joseph Richard Greene

Jan 5, 2026

Joseph R. Greene, age 72, former Facilities Maintenance Supervisor at Boeing, passed away peacefully in his sleep Monday, January 5, 2026.

Funeral Mass, 10:30am, Tuesday, January 13, at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church 11000 W Southwest Blvd, Wichita, KS 67215.

Preceded in death by parents, George and Loudell (Biffle) Greene; daughter, Jennifer Greene; siblings, Mona Lisa Swartz and Sheila Pierce.

Survived by...

Delores Paney-Clark

Delores Paney-Clark

Jan 1, 2026

Delores (Pauly) Paney-Clark, 95, of Wichita, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026 at Sunflower Z Homes, in Garden Plain.

A Rosary will be held Monday, January 5 at 6PM and Funeral Mass will be Tuesday, January 6 at 10:30AM, both at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Clonmel, KS. Interment in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery.

Delores was born November 20, 1930 to...

Joan S. Hillmann

Joan S. Hillmann

Dec 27, 2025

Joan (Beil) Hillmann, age 78, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at her home.

Funeral Service will take place Saturday, January 10, at 1PM, Webb-Shinkle Mortuary, 200 S Tracy, Clearwater, KS.

She was born August 2, 1947 in Dodge City, KS. The daughter of Louis A. and Imogene (Evans) Beil. A long time resident of Clearwater,...

Gary B. Ward

Gary B. Ward

Dec 23, 2025

Gary B. Ward, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, in Parker, Colorado.

Gary Bruce Ward was born April 12, 1940, in the Masonic Hospital in Cherokee, Oklahoma to the proud parents of Raymond Verone and Virginia Rose (Bright) Ward.

Gary graduated from Carmen High School in 1958. Upon graduation he went to Northwestern State College in Alva, Oklahoma for...

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...

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