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Mary Eva (Norris) Kerley
Oct 14, 2019
Mary E. Kerley, 90, Leawood, previously from Bella Vista, AR and Peck, KS passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019. Mary was predeceased by her husband of 70 years, Marlin Kerley, on December 19, 2018; and her brothers, Loren "Red" Norris and Wilbur R. Norris. She is survived by her two sons: David Kerley and his wife Dana of...
James "Jim" Wayne Preuett
Oct 13, 2019
James “Jim” W. Preuett, age 74, ret. USD 259 Art Teacher/local drummer, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2019.
Services, 10:30am, Friday, October 18th, with Viewing 1 hour prior to services, at Webb-Shinkle Mortuary Chapel, Clearwater.
Jim was born on Thursday, October 26, 1944 in Wichita, Kansas, to his parents, James Wilbert Preuett and Beulah Frances...
Jean Alice (Sinning) Kary
Oct 8, 2019
Jean Kary, of Norris, South Dakota, age 88, passed away October 8, 2019, in Wichita, Kansas. Jean was born to Cody and Alice (Boyden) Sinning on March 3, 1931, at Cody, South Dakota. She was a ranch wife, artist, historian, and author. She enjoyed photography and always had a camera with her.
Jean grew up east of...
James "Bob" Robert Purvine
Sep 29, 2019
Clearwater - James R. “Bob” Purvine, age 73, ret. Vulcan Chemical Pipe Fitter, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2019.
No Services.
Bob was born on Tuesday, May 14, 1946 in Wichita, Kansas to his parents, Aaron Victor Purvine, Sr, and Jewell Nellie (Cline) Purvine.
Preceded by parents, Aaron and Jewell (Cline) Purvine; brother,...
Patrick S. Rowland
Sep 13, 2019
Patrick S. Rowland, age 51, U.S. Army veteran, Master Carpenter, passed away Friday, Sept 13, 2019.
Visitation, 1-5pm, Sunday, September 22, 2019, with family present, 3:30-5pm, at Webb-Shinkle Mortuary, Clearwater. Services, 10:30am, Monday, September 23, 2019, at Clearwater Church of Christ.
Patrick was born on Saturday, April 6, 1968 in Springfield, Ohio, to his parents,...

Kelly Lee Johnson
Sep 6, 2019
Mulvane- Johnson, Kelly L., age 58, passed away Friday, September 6, 2019. Service information to follow.
Survivors: daughter, Lindsey (Sean) Titterington of Clearwater; son, Russell Johnson of Clearwater; grandchildren, Alexis, Kristopher, Chloe, Tyson, and Katelyn; sister, Deanna Motes, of Derby.
Truman Fisher
Sep 5, 2019
Truman Fisher, age 73, ret. J.I. Case Warehouse Man, 28 yr Ret. Veteran, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019.
Truman was born on Monday, April 8, 1946 in Bald Knob, Arkansas. He was united in marriage to Ollie Mae "Jackie" (Ritch) Lovett on July 29, 1993 in Wichita, Kansas.
Services, 11am, Tuesday, September 10, 2019,...
Casey F. Gerberding
Sep 2, 2019
Casey F. Gerberding, age 42, passed away Monday, September 2, 2019. Private Family Gathering.
Casey was preceded in death by his mother, Linda (Ward) Gerberding; grandparents, Glenn and Patty (Carson) Ward; Rudy Gerberding; aunt Lynette Gearhart. Survivors: father, Michael Gerberding of Clearwater; brother, Cody (Ashley) Gerberding; nephews, Jaxon, Jace, and Maddox, all of Clearwater; grandmother, Phyllis Gerberding...

Betty B. (Gavales) Fisher
Aug 11, 2019
Betty B. (Gavales) Fisher, age 65, ret. Rand Graphic Printer Seamstress, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019.
Private Family Services.
Betty was born on Tuesday, June 1, 1954 in Bacolod City, Philiphines, to her parents, Julio and Consolacion (Bonza) Gavales.
She is survived by her sons, Terry Fisher of Wichita, Chris Fisher of...
C. Allene (Howell) Caywood
Jul 31, 2019
Goddard - C. Allene (Howell) Caywood, age 86, homemaker, loving mother to nine living children, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019. Visitation, 1-5pm, Sunday, with family present, 1:30-3pm, Webb-Shinkle Mortuary, Clearwater. Services, 10am, Monday, Central Community Church, 6100 W. Maple, Wichita.
Allene was born on Sunday, May 21, 1933 in Clearwater, Kansas. She was the second oldest...
Nancy Louise (Leonard) Self
Jul 29, 2019
Nancy L. (Leonard) Self, age 71, YMCA water aerobics instructor, passed away Monday, July 29, 2019.
Graveside Services to be announced at a later date.
Preceded by her parents, Robert and Helen (Gleason) Leonard. Survivors: children, Kellie (Dave) Pankratz, Jay R. Self, all of Cheney, Jason (Shannon) Self of Hutchinson, Holly Hajjaj, Wendi (Josh) White,...
Ruth Eileen (Carr) Curless
Jul 24, 2019
Haysville- Ruth E. (Carr) Curless, age 90, retired Elementary School Teacher, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019. Visitation, 1-5pm, Sunday, July 28, 2019, with family present 3:30-5pm, Shinkle Mortuary, 146 N. Lamar, Haysville. Services, Monday, July 29, 2019, 10am, at First Christian Church, Haysville.
Ruth was born on Saturday, November 17, 1928 in Salina, Kansas to Albert...
Jaculin "Jacke" U (Johnson) Eckel
Jul 13, 2019
Clearwater- Jacke (Johnson) Eckel, age 75, former director of Clearwater Recreation Commission and Clearwater Historical Museum, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019.
Friends may sign the book Tuesday, July 16, 2019, 9am-3pm, Webb-Shinkle Mortuary, Clearwater. Graveside Services, 2 pm, Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at Goodel Cemetery, Drury, KS.
A casual Celebration of Life, Wednesday, July...
Sharon Lou (Hamilton) Bolin
Jul 12, 2019
Clearwater- Sharon L. (Hamilton) Bolin, age 75, full time mom, grandma, and wife, passed away Friday, July 12, 2019.
Services, 10am, Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at First Christian Church, Clearwater.
Sharon was born on Friday, September 17, 1943 in Neodesha, Kansas, to her parents, Bernard Walter Hamilton and Betty June (Hayes) Hamilton. She was married...
M. Kathryn (Sharp) Parvin
Jul 10, 2019
Derby - M. Kathryn (Sharp) Parvin, age 82, manager for Vulcan Chemical credit union, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019.
Visitation, Friday, July 12th, 12-3pm, at Shinkle Mortuary, Haysville, followed by visitation with family present 5:30-7pm, at Derby Church of Christ, 225 N. Derby Ave.
Services, 11am, Saturday, July 13th, at Derby Church of Christ....
Kenneth V. Ryland
Jun 15, 2019
Caldwell - Kenneth V. Ryland, age 74, ret. Hawker/Beechcraft editor/writer, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019.
Memorial Services, 10am, Monday, June 24, 2019, at Vintage Faith Church, 2135 W. 13th St. N, Wichita, KS.
Kenneth was born on Saturday, July 8, 1944 in Independence, Missouri. He was united in marriage to Patti Jo Miles on...
Harold Leroy Stafford
Jun 4, 2019
Clearwater- Harold L. Stafford, age 79, loving husband, father, and grandfather, loved fishing, gardening, and boating, Faithful Servant of Christ, ret. Cessna Structural/Fatigue Engineer (40 years), passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019.
Visitation, Noon-7pm, Thursday, June 6, 2019, with family present 5:30-7pm, Webb-Shinkle Mortuary. Services, 2pm, Friday, June 7, 2019, at Clearwater Evangelical Free Church.
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Ruth Elizabeth (Gruber) Holmes
May 2, 2019
Ruth E. (Gruber) Holmes, age 78, ret. Day Care Provider, St. Francis Hospital Housekeeper, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019.
Visitation, 1pm-7pm, Wednesday, May 8th, with family present, 5:30-7pm. Services, 2pm, Thursday, May 9th, BOTH at Webb-Shinkle Mortuary, Clearwater.
Ruth was born on Thursday, February 6. 1941 in Brewster, Ohio to her parents, Robert and...
Steven R. Hixson
May 1, 2019
Medicine Lodge/Wichita- Steven R. Hixson, age 34, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2019.
Visitation, 10-11am, Wednesday, May 8th, with Funeral Service to follow at 11am, Webb-Shinkle Mortuary Chapel, Clearwater.
Preceded by father, Louis R. Hixson; nephew, Gary Herd, Jr; niece, Trista Herd. Survivors: mother, Carolyn Hixson and husband, Wayne McPeak, of Wichita; sister, Cheryl (Kent)...
Mary Kay (Arndt) Schauf
Apr 26, 2019
Mary Kay (Arndt) Schauf
age 76, ret. school food server and janitor for SKT, passed away Friday, April 26, 2019. Visitation, 9am-4pm, Mon, Webb-Shinkle Mortuary. Rosary, 7pm, Mon. Funeral Mass, 10:30am, Tues, BOTH at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, Schulte. Preceded by parents, Leo and Lorraine (Kane) Arndt; brother, Frank “Jim” Arndt. Survivors: husband, Marvin; daughter,...
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