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Carol J. (Gaus)  Barkley

Carol J. (Gaus) Barkley

Nov 30, 2024

Carol (Gaus) Barkley, age 71, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2025.

Services, Friday, May 16, 2pm, at First Baptist Church, Haysville.

Carol was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Barkley; parents, Fredrick and Mildred Gaus; siblings, Marvin Gaus, David Gaus, Kathleen Barkley, Ellen Gaus, Dennis Gaus and Steven Gaus. She is survived by her...

Darrel E. Cotton

Darrel E. Cotton

Nov 30, 2024

Darrel E. Cotton, age 83, retired installer leadman for Cessna and former fireman for the Independence Fire Department, passed away Friday, May 2, 2025.

Viewing, 10-11am, Thursday, May 8 with Services following at 11am, at Calvary Baptist Church, Derby.

Darrel was preceded in death by his wife, Pat Cotton; sons, Lonnie Abbott, Barrie Cotton; parents,...

Edward L. Gillespie

Edward L. Gillespie

Nov 30, 2024

Edward L. Gillespie, age 71, passed away, Friday, April 18, 2025.

Rosary, 7pm, Friday, April 25 and Funeral Mass, 10am, Saturday, April 26, both at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Haysville.

Edward was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and June Gillespie; brothers, Mick and Rick Gillespie. He is survived by his wife Dana Gillespie;...

Lana (Pillot)  Holub

Lana (Pillot) Holub

Nov 30, 2024

Lana J. Holub, age 80, passed away, Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

Rosary, 1:30pm and Funeral Mass, 2pm, Friday, May 2, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Haysville.

Lana was preceded in death by her first husband, Clarence Calvin; parents, Charles and Genevieve Pillot; sister, Nancy Shaw. She is survived by her husband, Joe Holub; daughters, Missy...

Roger L. Vrbas

Roger L. Vrbas

Nov 30, 2024

Roger L. Vrbas, age 64, passed away, Sunday, March 30, 2025.

Visitation with family present from 9:30-11am with Services following at 11am, Friday, April 4, at Calvary Baptist Church, Derby.

Roger was preceded in death by his grandparents, Joseph and Evelyn Vrbas; mother, Audry Thornhill. He is survived by his wife, Juli Vrbas; children, Caleb...

Edgie Boyd Scott

Edgie Boyd Scott

Nov 30, 2024

Edgie Boyd Scott, age 90, passed away, Friday, March 21, 2025.

Visitation, 1-8pm, with family present from 6-8pm, Thursday, March 27 at Shinkle Mortuary, Haysville. Services, 10am, Friday, March 28, at 47th Street Church of Christ, Wichita.

Boyd was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years Mary Deronda Scott; sons, Steven and David...

Michele D. Pokorski

Michele D. Pokorski

Nov 30, 2024

Michele Pokorski, age 78, passed away, Monday, March 10, 2025.

Funeral Mass, 10am, Saturday, March 15, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Haysville.

Michele was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Pokorski Jr; son, Darren Pokorski; parents, William and Emelia Donahue. She is survived by her sons, Edward (Kate) Pokorski of Wichita, Shawn (Shivaun) Pokorski...

Kyra N. Anderson

Kyra N. Anderson

Nov 30, 2024

Kyra Anderson, age 19, passed away, Monday, March 10, 2025.

Visitation, 1-7pm, with family present from 5-7pm, Monday, March 17 at Shinkle Mortuary, Haysville. Graveside Services, 1pm, Tuesday, March 18, at Greenwood Cemetery, Wichita.

Kyra was preceded in death by her father, Ashley Anderson. She is survived by her parents, Darci and Josh Kier; siblings,...

Delores A. (Toney)  Miller

Delores A. (Toney) Miller

Nov 30, 2024

Delores A. Miller, age 77, passed away, Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

Visitation, 1-7pm, with family present from, 5-7pm, Friday, March 7, at Shinkle Mortuary, Haysville. Services, 10:30am, Saturday, March 8, at First Baptist Church, 125 S. Delos, Haysville.

Delores is preceded in death by her husband, John Miller; step-children, Jim Miller, Steve Miller; parents, Sheldon...

Claude Allen

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

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

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

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

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.

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Shirley Marie (Acord)  Aue

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

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

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.

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

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

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,...

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