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Carol L. (Hoffer)  Albers

Carol L. (Hoffer) Albers

Nov 30, 2019

Carol L. Albers, age 71, retired Elementary School Secretary for USD 259, passed away Friday, June 12, 2020.

Visitation, 12-7pm, Wednesday, June 17, With Family Present 5:30-7pm, at Shinkle Mortuary, Haysville.

Preceded by parents, Eugene and Lucille (Shirk) Hoffer; son-in-law, Jeff Little.

Survived by husband, Stephen;

daughters, DeeDee Little and Kristey...

Sherry (Lehr)  Lipke

Sherry (Lehr) Lipke

Nov 30, 2019

Sherry L. (Lehr) Lipke, age 75, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020.

Visitation, 9am-7pm, Thursday, June 4, with family present 5:30-7pm at Shinkle Mortuary, Haysville.

Rosary, 10:30am and Funeral Mass, 11am, Friday, June 5, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Haysville.

Preceded by parents Robert Lehr and Alta (Hoffman) Simpson.

Survived by...

John William Struthers

John William Struthers

Nov 30, 2019

Clearwater -  John W. Struthers, age 92, farmer, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2020.

Visitation, 9am-7pm, Thursday, May 21st, with family present, 5:30-7pm, Webb-Shinkle Mortuary. Services, 2pm, Friday, May 22nd, Clearwater Evangelical Free Church. John was born on Sunday, November 20, 1927 in Wichita, Kansas. He was the youngest son born to Ralph Dean Struthers and Rosa...

Raymond Poteete

Raymond Poteete

Nov 30, 2019

Raymond L. Poteete, age 90, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2020.

Visitation with family, 3-6pm, Monday, May 18 at Shinkle Mortuary, Haysville.

A rosary and Funeral Mass will be held at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Mulvane.

Preceded by wife, Ruth; daughter, Laura Poteete; granddaughter, Kylie Love; parents, Earl and Carrie (Keeth) Poteete; siblings,...

Martha (Kelley)  Bolander

Martha (Kelley) Bolander

Nov 30, 2019

Martha (Kelley) Bolander, age 89, passed away Friday, May 15, 2020.

Visitation, 9am-7pm, Tuesday, May 19, with family present 5:30-7pm; Services, 10am, Wednesday, May 20, BOTH at Shinkle Mortuary, Haysville.

Preceded by parents, Raymond and Jennie (Duncan) Kelley; brothers, Thomas, Lawrence and Ben Kelley; sisters, Nelomi Rail, Nell Townson and Edith Ripper.

Survived...

David "Andy" Jones

David "Andy" Jones

Nov 30, 2019

Andy Jones, Professor of English at Butler Community College, passed away peacefully in his home.  He is survived by his wife Makenzi Jones, mother-in-law Bertie Martin, and his cat, Jack.  Additionally, he leaves behind his Butler family, notably: Cory Teubner, Cassie Zeiner, Monica Lorg, Troy Nordman, Xavia Dryden, Andrea McCaffree, and Donnie Featherston.  He is preceded in death by...

Michael Blackburn

Michael Blackburn

Nov 30, 2019

Michael Blackburn

age 57, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020. Visitation, 4-7pm, Tuesday, May 12, at Shinkle Mortuary, Haysville.

Preceded by parents, Victor Blackburn and Juliana (Klein) Kreutzer.

Survived by wife, Valeri.

Memorials: The First Tee of Greater Wichita, PO Box 285, Andover, KS 67002 and Wichita Animal Action League, PO...

Amanda Carbon

Amanda Carbon

Nov 30, 2019

Amanda L. Carbon

age 36, passed away Friday, April 24, 2020.

There will be a memorial service honoring Amanda's life and ministry as part of Calvary Baptist Church's Camp Program during the Sunday evening service on August 2, 2020 at 6pm.

Preceded by mother, Shirley (Woolen) Carbon; sister, Ahna Pollock; grandparents, David and...

Betty Ann (Simon)  Whitesell

Betty Ann (Simon) Whitesell

Nov 30, 2019

Clearwater-  Betty (Simon) Whitesell, age 90, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020.

Visitation, 9am-5pm, Tuesday, April 28th, at Webb-Shinkle Mortuary. Private Family Services.

Betty was born on Thursday, November 21, 1929 in Clonmel, Kansas. She was the oldest child born to George Joseph Simon and Hanna Marjorie Johnson Simon. She was united in marriage to...

J. "Dave" Grissom

J. "Dave" Grissom

Nov 30, 2019

Dave Grissom

age 73, retired sheet metal worker for Boeing, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020.

Private Family Services.

Preceded by son, David Grissom; parents, Ezra and Emma (Schofield) Grissom; siblings, Butch Grissom and Vanita Smith.

Survived by wife, Carol; children, Amy (Doug) Stanley of Wichita, Chad (Lisa) Grissom of Haysville,...

Archie Mason

Archie Mason

Nov 30, 2019

Archie F. Mason, age 82, retired lead man for J.I. Case Company, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020.

Visitation, 9am-5pm, Monday, April 13, at Shinkle Mortuary, Haysville.

Private Graveside Services.

Preceded by parents, William and Ressie (Harris) Mason; siblings, Sarah, William, Virgel and Betty Mason.

Survived by wife, Carol; children, Archie...

Annette (Boehm)  Bennett

Annette (Boehm) Bennett

Nov 30, 2019

Annette M. (Boehm) Bennett

age 58, grade school teacher at St. Cecilia, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020.

Rosary, 10am and Funeral Mass, 10:30am, Tuesday, August 25, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Haysville.

Preceded by husband Greg; parents, Leonard & Rita (Schuler) Boehm; brothers, Thomas & Jim Boehm.

Survived by son,...

Vera (Loger)  Kincheloe

Vera (Loger) Kincheloe

Nov 30, 2019

Vera (Loger) Kincheloe

age 94, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020.

Visitation, 10am-3pm, Monday, March 23, at Shinkle Mortuary, Haysville.

Due to the growing concerns for public health a Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.

Vera is preceded by her husband Jack; parents, Henry & Fern...

Dorman Wayne Blake

Dorman Wayne Blake

Nov 30, 2019

Dorman W. Blake, age 64, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020.

Visitation, 1-4pm, Sunday, March 1, with family present 2-4pm, at Shinkle Mortuary, Haysville.

Services, 10am, Monday, March 2, at Calvary Baptist Church, Derby.

Dorman was born on Monday, May 23, 1955 in Pratt, Kansas. He was the oldest of four children born...

Ross "Kent" Symes

Ross "Kent" Symes

Nov 30, 2019

Ross K. “Kent” Symes

age 82, passed away Monday, February 24, 2020.

Memorial Service, 11am, Saturday, March 14, at Planeview Community Church, Wichita.

Preceded by parents, Ross and Virginia (Shea) Symes; brother, Fred Symes.

Memorial: Planeview Community Church, 3360 Neely Ct, Wichita, KS 67210.

Donations:

Planeview Community Church...

Ulla Fay (Roads)  Swenson

Ulla Fay (Roads) Swenson

Nov 30, 2019

Ulla F. (Roads) Swenson

age 101, retired clerical worker, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020. Visitation, 9am-7pm, Thursday, February 27, with family present 5:30-7pm, at Shinkle Mortuary, Haysville. Memorial Service, 2pm, Friday, February 28, at Calvary Baptist Church, Derby.

Ulla was born August 6, 1918 to Ben and Della Roads, who owned a farm between...

Judy (Keys)  Reschke

Judy (Keys) Reschke

Nov 30, 2019

Judy M. (Keys) Reschke

age 76, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2020.

Memorial Service, 10am, Monday, February 17, at Rose Hill Victory Fellowship Church, Rose Hill.

Preceded by husband, Fred; son, Dale; parents, Edward and Sarah (Wooten) Keys; brother, Bill Keys.

Survived by siblings, Betty (Johnny) Cox of Eureka, Mary (Merle)...

Rev. John Bliss, Jr.

Rev. John Bliss, Jr.

Nov 30, 2019

Rev. John J. Bliss, Jr., age 81, retired minister who answered God’s calling by faithfully serving wherever God led, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020.

Visitation, 6-8pm, February 4, with family present.

Celebration of Life Service, 2pm, Wednesday, February 5, BOTH at West Haysville Baptist Church, Haysville.

Preceded by parents, John and Ada...

Melanie (Beck)  Mclain

Melanie (Beck) Mclain

Nov 30, 2019

Inside the back cover of her well-worn Bible, you’ll find the words, “The Christian life is a marathon, not a sprint.”

Melanie Darae Beck McLain finished her race and departed this world to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 25, 2020, in Denton, TX, after a race well run.

Melanie was...

Stephen Dannels

Stephen Dannels

Nov 30, 2019

Stephen L. Dannels

age 70, retired Sr. Vice President of Community Bank of Wichita, Haysville branch; passed away Thursday, January 23, 2020.

Memorial Service, 2pm, Saturday, February 1, at West Side Baptist Church, Wichita.

Preceded by parents, Arlen and Viola (Howerton) Dannels.

Survived by wife, Carol; son, Chris (Stefanie) Dannels of...

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