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Marvin W. Weddle

Marvin W. Weddle

2026

Marvin W. Weddle, age 87, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026.

Visitation with family present, Wednesday, January 28, 5:30-7pm and Services, Thursday, January 29, 2pm, both at Shinkle Mortuary, Haysville.

Marvin was preceded in death by his wife, Cynthia Weddle; parents, Walter and Merle Weddle; son-in-law, Ed Gillespie. He is survived by his daughters, Dana Gillespie of Wichita, Stacie (Justin) Underwood of...

Micheal C. Ozbun

Micheal C. Ozbun

2026

Micheal Ozbun, age 70, retired co-owner of Woodcrafters Construction, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026.

Micheal was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Ozbun; sister, Vona Parker. He is survived by his wife Sharon Ozbun; step-children, Chad Sander of Wichita, Brian (Sheree) Sander of Haysville; grandson, Brock Sander of Salina; mother, Pauline Ozbun of Haysville; brother, Kenny (Kathy) Ozbun of...

Johnny R. Hough

Johnny R. Hough

Jan 18, 2026

Johnny R. Hough, age 76, retired social studies teacher, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026.

Visitation, Thursday, January 22, 1-7PM with family present from 5:30-7PM at Webb Shinkle Mortuary, 200 S Tracy, Clearwater, KS. Funeral service, Friday, January 23, 10AM at First Christian Church, 524 Wood Ave, Clearwater, KS. Burial will follow at 2PM, Highland Cemetery in Medicine Lodge, KS.

Preceded...

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 D. Whitney, age 73, of Clearwater, Kansas, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital surrounded by his loving family. 

Gary David Whitney was born March 12, 1952, at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas, to Jack E. and Freida M. (Orrell) Whitney. Gary graduated from Clearwater High School in 1970. Upon graduation, Gary had various occupations....

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...

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