Obituaries

Mar 22, 2025

Russell Laverne Baker, 87, of Burrton, Kansas, passed away on March 22, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 10, 1937, and throughout his life, he was known for his unwavering dedication to his family, his community, and his work.

Russell was married to his beloved wife, Helen, for 65 years, and together...

Mar 10, 2025

Wichita - Rita Marie (Meyer) Beers

age 72, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025.

Rosary, 6pm, Thursday, March 13 and Funeral Mass. 10:00am, Friday March 14, BOTH at St. Anthony of Padua’s Catholic Church, 615 N Main St Garden Plain, KS 67050.

Rita was always known for her long talks, whether it...

Mar 3, 2025

Rocky R. Burris Sr, age 75, Vietnam veteran, passed away, Monday, March 3, 2025.

Memorial Service, 10am, Saturday, March 22 at Grace Presbyterian Church, 5002 E. Douglas, Wichita.

Rocky was preceded in death by his parents and a half brother.

He is survived by his lifemate, Sharon Arnold; children, Rocky (Anne) Burris Jr....

Feb 19, 2025

Betty O. (Hagins) Wellman

age 81, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30am, Tuesday February 25, at The First Baptist Church 306 Ross Clearwater, KS 67026.

Preceded in death by husband, Encil Wellman, Jr; parents, Bryant and Mary (Davis) Hagins; infant son Curtis Eugene; brother,...

Feb 16, 2025

Dott Allen-Hoberecht, age 91, retired clerk for USD 259, passed away, Sunday, February 16, 2025.

Visitation with family present, 5:30-7pm, Friday, February 21 at Shinkle Mortuary, Haysville. Services, 10am, Saturday, February 22, at North Woodlawn Baptist Church, Derby.

Preceded in death by first husband, Bevin Allen; parents, Barney and Eula Jennings; siblings, Inez Juby, Bill...

Feb 13, 2025

Gary Dean Martin, age 77, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025.

Rosary, 5pm, Sunday, February 16 and Funeral Mass, 11am, Monday, February 17, BOTH at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, 11000 W Southwest BLVD Wichita, KS 67215.

Preceded in death by parents, Anthony “Tony” and Hilda (Mainz) Martin; brother, Eugene (Gene) Martin; sisters,...

Jan 30, 2025

ROSE HILL - Fassnacht, Kay Sharon (Parsons) Registered Nurse, age 88, died Thursday, January 30, 2025.

Services: Wednesday, February 5, 1pm at Webb-Shinkle Mortuary 200 S Tracy, Clearwater, KS.

Preceded in death: parents, Adrian (Skeet) & Donna Parsons; children, William (Bill) Fassnacht and Janet Brault.

Survivors: husband of 64 years Donald Fassnacht; daughter...

Jan 29, 2025

John Dale Dalbom, oldest son of Dale and Hazel Dalbom, was born in Wichita, Kansas at St Francis December 26th, 1943. He died at the Robert J. Dole Department of Veterans Affairs Hospital January 29th, 2025 in Wichita, Kansas. John was the second of three children. He had one older sister, Deanna, and one younger brother, Tim. John was ...

Jan 27, 2025

Gary Paul Damm, of Derby, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly on January 27, 2025 at the age of 72 while on vacation in Hopkins, Belize.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Eileen Damm.

He is survived by his wife Robbie; children Becky (Shane) Moeder and Vaughn (Norah) Damm; grandchildren Devin (Kenzie) Beal,...

Jan 23, 2025

Shirley Ann (Martin) Simon

age 92, passed away on Thursday, January 23,2025.

Rosary, 7pm, Monday, January 27 and Funeral Mass, 10:30am, Tuesday, January 28, BOTH at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 18630 W 71st St, Viola, KS 67149.

Preceded in death by her husband, Richard E. Simon; parents, Anthony and Hilda (Mainz)...

Jan 19, 2025

Lawrence “Pete” Compton

age 92, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025.

Visitation, 9:30am, Saturday January 25, and Funeral Services 10:30am, Saturday January 25 BOTH at Trinity United Christian Church 416 N Washington St, Cheney, KS 67025.

Preceded in death by his first wife, Ruth (Parsons) Compton; parents, Alson and Zama (Scammehorn) Compton;...

Jan 19, 2025

Thomas “Tommy” Wise, age 79, passed away, Sunday, January 19, 2025.

Services, 1pm, Monday, January 27, at Friendship Baptist Church, 2209 E. Pawnee St, Wichita.

Tommy was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Adella Wise; siblings, Bobby Wise, Donnie Wise, Betty Jo Allen. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Wise; children, Donetta...

Jan 18, 2025

Clinton F. Ward lll, age 79, passed away, Saturday, January 18, 2025.

Graveside Services, 11am, Thursday, February 6 at Greenwood Cemetery, 6231 W. 47th St. S, Wichita.

Clinton was preceded in death by his parents, Orval and Virginia Ward. He is survived by his wife, Shirley; children, Christopher (Dai Krause) Ward, Shana Ward, Danielle Ward,...

Jan 11, 2025

Scott A. Ferguson, age 64, passed away, Saturday, January 11, 2025.

Memorial Service, 1pm, Friday, January 17, at Shinkle Mortuary, 146 N. Lamar Ave, Haysville, KS.

Preceded in death by parents, Charles and Mary Jo Ferguson. Survived by wife, Trishia Ferguson; children, Richelle Ferguson of Haysville, Jamie (Ashley) Ferguson of Derby, Ryan (Whitney) Ferguson of...

Jan 9, 2025

George Richard Ginzel, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away in his home on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Born in Detroit, Michigan on October 17, 1934, to Helen and George Ginzel, George and his surviving twin brother, Joseph both enlisted in the Air Force at the age of 18. His time in the Air Force led George to...

Jan 9, 2025

Ella M. (Diebolt) Good, age 82, retired Clinical Dietitian, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025.

Rosary, Friday, January 17 at 8:00pm and Funeral Mass Saturday, January 18 at 10:30am BOTH at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, 11000 SW BLVD, Wichita, KS 67215.

Preceded in death by her husband Lawrence Good; parents, Francis and...

Jan 2, 2025

Wichita -Paul Edward Davis

age 77, business owner A+ Parts & Salvage, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Visitation: Wednesday, January 29, from 5:30-7pm Memorial Service: Thursday, January 30, at 2:00pm both at Shinkle Mortuary, Haysville, KS.

Preceded in death by his wife, Darlene (Olinger) Davis; parents, Gorman Davis and Hydee (Babcock)...

Dec 23, 2024

Derby - Stanley Ross Jordan

age 75, passed away, Monday, December 23, 2024.

Funeral Services, Friday, December 27, 10am at Resurrection Lutheran Church 3850 W 71st St S, Haysville, KS 67060.

Preceded in death by his parents, Marvin Jordan and Dorothy (Martin) Jordan.

Survived by wife, Sharilyn (Hartman) Jordan of Derby;...

Dec 20, 2024

Clearwater - Elda Jane Freeman

age 76, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024.

No Services.

Preceded in death by parents, Eldred and Margaret (Ohnemiller) Freeman; brother, Mark Freeman.

Survived by nephews, Matt (Christy) Freeman of Clearwater and Brett Freeman of Arkansas; great- nephew, Jayce Freeman and great-niece Audrey Freeman both...

Dec 14, 2024

James “Jim” Dale Garrigus went to be with the Lord on December 14, 2024 at home with family present.

Visitation, 1-7pm, Thursday, December 19, with family present from 5:30-7pm and Funeral Services, 1pm, Friday, December 20, BOTH at Shinkle Mortuary, Haysville.

Born July 19, 1944 to Howard and Jewell (Richardson) Garrigus. Jim joined the Air...