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Claude Allen
Nov 30, 2024
Claude Allen of Haysville, KS, passed away on February 27, 2025, at the age of 91. Claude was born on July 4, 1933, in Southwest City, Missouri. He was the sixth of twelve children born to James “Jim” and Edrie Allen. Shortly after his eighteenth birthday, Claude was drafted into the United States Army. Claude proudly served his country...
David Bruce Linscott
Nov 26, 2024
Wichita - David Bruce Linscott, age 67, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. David was a retired machinist for Spirit.
Memorial/Celebration of Life will take place January 4, 2025 12pm at "Shooters" pool hall 2726 S Hydraulic, Wichita, KS 67216. There will be a potluck dinner.
Preceded in death by parents, Joseph “Bud” and...
Mary Elizabeth (Dunegan) Blumenshine
Nov 5, 2024
Mary (Dunegan) Blumenshine, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 from complications with Alzheimer’s disease.
Memorial service Friday November 22, 11am at The First Christian Church, Clearwater, KS.
Preceded in death by her husband; Gale Blumenshine; parents, James and Dorothy (Hardesty) Dunegan; brothers, Ed Dunegan and Chuck Dunegan; sister, Dottie LeStage-Wion.
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Raymond Gerald Youngers
Nov 2, 2024
Raymond Gerald Youngers age 90, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024.
Rosary: Wednesday November 6, at 10am Funeral Mass November 6, at 10:30am both at St. Peter’s the Apostle Catholic Church 11000 W. Southwest Blvd, Wichita, KS 67215.
Preceded in death by his parents; William and Alice (Smith) Youngers; children Lindon, Kent, Diana Youngers,...
Jean Magnolia (Hill) Powell
Nov 2, 2024
Jean Powell, 93, was born in Wichita, KS July 31, 1931 and passed away November 2, 2024 in Clearwater, Ks after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Jean was a homemaker, Kansas State Bank employee and member of Grace Communion. She loved to garden, play the piano, sing, travel, work crossword and jigsaw puzzles, and spending time with family.
...Shirley Marie (Acord) Aue
Oct 27, 2024
Shirley Marie (Acord) Aue age 67, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Visitation: Thursday October 31, 5:30-7pm w/family present. Funeral Service: Friday November 1, 10am, both at Webb-Shinkle Mortuary Clearwater, KS.
Preceded in death by her parents; Walter Acord and Claudine (Trinkle) Acord; half sister, Patricia Samms; step brother, David Nelson.
Survived...
Kevin Lee Poell
Oct 24, 2024
Kevin Lee Poell age 59, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024.
Retired from Beechcraft January 2012 due to health complications.
Rosary: Wednesday October 30, at 10AM. Funeral Mass: Wednesday October 30 at 10:30AM both at St John the Evangelist Catholic Church 18630 W 71St S, Viola, KS 67149.
Preceded in death by...
Mary Jane (Hutchison) Hoelscher
Oct 13, 2024
Mary Jane Hoelscher age 90, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024.
Visitation: Thursday October 17, from 12 to 7pm w/family present 5:30-7pm at Webb-Shinkle Mortuary, Clearwater. Funeral Service Friday October 18, at 11AM, Clearwater Methodist Church, Clearwater.
Preceded in death by her husband; Alvin Hoelscher; parents, William and Celeste (McCoy) Hutchison; son, Steven Hoelscher;...
Elmer Eugene Hatfield Jr.
Oct 1, 2024
Elmer Eugene Hatfield, Jr. age 74, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.
Visitation: Monday October 7, from 5:30 to 7:30pm at Webb-Shinkle Mortuary, Clearwater. Graveside Service: Tuesday October 8, Belle Plaine Cemetery at Noon.
Preceded in death by; his parents, Elmer and Mary (Briggs) Hatfield.
Survived by: wife, Susan Hatfield; children, Christopher...
Florence Ann (Curless) Loger
Sep 23, 2024
Florence Ann (Curless) Loger
An optimistic and grace-filled woman who loved God, her family and friends with a loving and kind spirit passed from this earth on September 23, 2024. Florence Ann was born in Wichita, Kansas to Stephen and Ivel (Long) Curless November 14, 1929, the third of four children. She was raised near Haysville, Kansas...
Jason Jay Pelz
Sep 20, 2024
Jason Jay Pelz age 53, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024.
Rosary: Monday Sept 23, 7pm and Funeral Mass Tuesday Sept 24, 10:30am both at St John The Evangelist Catholic Church, 18630 W 71st S Viola, KS 67149.
Preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Thelma (Dyke) Pelz.
Survived by: children,...
Betty Delores (Cole) Gourley
Sep 19, 2024
Betty Delores (Cole) Gourley
Born in Wichita, KS July 9, 1930.
She is preceded in death by husband Don(Donald) Lee (Chuesberg) Gourley, son Donald G. Gourley, father Charles Clarence Cole, mother Clara Charlotte Cole, her brother and three sisters, and a son in law Ron Edens.
She is survived by four daughter; Kathy...
Pamela Kay (Koon) Snyder
Sep 19, 2024
Pamela Kay (Koon) Snyder age 64, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024.
Family and Friends gathering Monday September 30, from 5-7pm at Webb Shinkle Mortuary, Clearwater.
Preceded in death: parents, Earl and Dona (Detwiler) Koon.
Survived by: sons, Cameron (Lindsay) Snyder and Riley Snyder both of Clearwater; siblings, Susan (Tim) Peters of...
Patricia A (Wagner) Callaway-Engelken
Sep 13, 2024
Patricia (Wagner) Callaway-Engelken, age 90, retired RN, passed away on Friday, Sept 13, 2024.
Visitation: Thursday Sept 26, from 5 to 7pm w/family present, Webb-Shinkle Mortuary, Clearwater. Funeral Services: Friday Sept 27, 10AM at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 909 S Market, Wichita, KS 67211.
Preceded in death by: spouse, Ralph Engelken; parents, William and Margaret (Otti)...
Denver Lee Mishler
Sep 4, 2024
Denver Lee Mishler, age 54, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.
Cremation has taken place. No services are planned.
Survived by: daughters, Madison and Alixandra Mishler of Argonia; step-son, Jonathan Meyer of Goddard; parents, Johnny and Lousina (Tincknell) Mishler of Clearwater; brother, Justin (Ashley) Mishler of Clearwater; granddaughter, Wrenley Meyer of Goddard.
Nancy Carol (Sloop) Reynolds
Aug 31, 2024
Nancy Carol (Sloop) Reynolds, age 77, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024.
Celebration of Life will be at 3:00pm, Friday, September 27th at the First Baptist Church in Clearwater, KS.
Preceded in death by her husband; Jack Reynolds; parents, Glenn and Mildred Sloop; sister, Barbara Wetter; grandson, Chance Davidson.
Survived by: daughters,...
Keith "Bacon" Campbell
Aug 28, 2024
Keith “Bacon” Campbell, age 71, retired Pearson Construction Heavy Equipment Operator. Passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024.
Celebration of Life, Saturday Sept 7, 4pm at Webb-Shinkle Mortuary, Clearwater.
Preceded in death by; parents, Clarence “Ray” and Mildred “Millie” (Blumenshine) Campbell; siblings, Bob, Muff, Raymond, and Garry Campbell.
Survived by: beloved hunting dog...
Marlin Eugene Daley
Aug 5, 2024
Marlin Eugene Daley, age 67, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024.
Memorial Service: Saturday Aug 17, 10:00am at Webb-Shinkle Mortuary Clearwater, KS.
Preceded in death by his parents, Leeland and Ruthelma (Harold) Daley; brother-in-law, Rudy Beck.
Survived by: sons, Luke Daley of Overland Park, Phil Daley of Clearwater, and Scott Daley of...
Laura Jean (Zimmerman) Applegate
Aug 4, 2024
Laura Jean (Zimmerman) Applegate age 77, passed away on Sunday, Aug 4, 2024.
Rosary, Sunday Aug. 11, at 6:00pm and Funeral Mass Aug. 12, 10:00am BOTH at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 258 N. Ohio, Wichita, KS 67214.
Preceded in death by her husband; Sherwood Applegate; her parents, Arthur and Elinor (Lueb) Zimmerman; brother, Jerome Zimmerman....
Roy Howard Pulliam
Aug 3, 2024
Roy H. Pulliam age 71, passed away on Saturday, Aug 3, 2024.
Visitation: Thursday Aug. 8, from 9-7pm w/family present from 5:30-7pm. Funeral Service: Friday Aug. 9 at 10:30am BOTH at Webb-Shinkle Mortuary Clearwater, KS.
Preceded in death by his parents; William and Joyce (May) Pulliam.
Survived by: wife, Cindy Pulliam of Clearwater;...
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