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Gary Dean Martin

Gary Dean Martin

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,...

Kay Sharon (Parsons)  Fassnacht

Kay Sharon (Parsons) Fassnacht

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...

John Dale Dalbom

John Dale Dalbom

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 ...

Gary P. Damm

Gary P. Damm

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,...

Shirley Ann (Martin)  Simon

Shirley Ann (Martin) Simon

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)...

Lawrence "Pete" Lee Compton

Lawrence "Pete" Lee Compton

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;...

Thomas "Tommy" Wise

Thomas "Tommy" Wise

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...

Clinton F. Ward Iii

Clinton F. Ward Iii

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,...

Scott A. Ferguson

Scott A. Ferguson

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...

George R Ginzel

George R Ginzel

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...

Ella Mae (Diebolt)  Good

Ella Mae (Diebolt) Good

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...

Paul Edward Davis

Paul Edward Davis

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)...

Stanley Ross Jordan

Stanley Ross Jordan

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;...

Elda Jane Freeman

Elda Jane Freeman

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...

James D. Garrigus

James D. Garrigus

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...

Bobby D. Stevens

Bobby D. Stevens

Dec 12, 2024

Bobby D. Stevens, age 84, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024.

Visitation, 1-7pm, Wednesday, December 18, with family present from 5:30-7pm and Funeral Services, 10am, Thursday, December 19, BOTH at Shinkle Mortuary, Haysville.

Preceded by wife, Carolyn Stevens; parents, John and Flora Stevens; siblings, Edward Stevens, Melvin “Conway” Stevens, Ernest “Bud” Stevens, Charles Stevens, Gladys...

Ann Marie (Whitesell)  Johnson

Ann Marie (Whitesell) Johnson

Dec 10, 2024

Clearwater - Ann Marie (Whitesell) Johnson

age 64, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024.

Rosary, 6pm, Tuesday, December 17, and Funeral Mass, 10:30am, Wednesday, December 18, BOTH at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 18630 W. 71st St. S, Viola, KS 67149.

Preceded in death by parents, James “Jim” and Betty Ann...

Donald Alfred Berntsen

Donald Alfred Berntsen

Dec 6, 2024

Clearwater - Donald A. Berntsen

age 88, general construction, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024.

Rosary, 6pm, Tuesday, December 10 and Funeral Mass, 11am, Wednesday, December 11, BOTH at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Clonmel.

Preceded in death by wife, Gloria (Batemon) Berntsen; parents, William and Ruby (Chapman) Berntsen; son, Donald...

Heidi Ann Marie (Pfeiffer)  Van Horn

Heidi Ann Marie (Pfeiffer) Van Horn

Dec 5, 2024

Heidi Anne Marie (Pfeiffer) Van Horn, 86, of Grand Junction, CO, quietly passed away on December 5, 2024, in the presence of family members in Rose Hill, KS.

Heidi was born on November 30, 1938, near Heilbronn Germany, the daughter of Eberhard and Ekaterina (Sauer) Pfeiffer. She was the third of five children and grew up in...

Marilyn (Love)  Meyer

Marilyn (Love) Meyer

Nov 30, 2024

Marilyn (Love) Meyer, age 86, passed away Friday, July 18, 2025.

Rosary, 7pm, Tuesday, July 22 and Funeral Mass, 10am, Wednesday, July 23, both at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Haysville.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Dorothy Love; siblings, Charles Love Jr, Mildred Barrone, Ina Rightmeier, Barbara Love, James Love. She...

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