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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,...

Betty Delores (Cole)  Gourley

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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