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Michael-Thanh Cong Tran

Michael-Thanh Cong Tran

May 12, 2021

Michael-Thanh Cong Tran, 39, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021. He was born April 18, 1982 to Danh Tran and Truc-Chi Tran in Houston, TX.

Michael was a Star Wars fan. He enjoyed swimming. Michael loved spending time with his children and watching their sporting activities.

Michael-Thanh is survived by his parents; children, Braden Tran, Archer Tran, Carter Tran, and...

Gary Evans

Gary Evans

May 8, 2021

Gary Evans, 72, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021. He was born June 20, 1948 to Leon and Lorene (Simmons) Evans in Wood River, IL.

He was preceded in death by his parents. Gary is survived by his wife of 17 years, Cindi Evans; son, Chris (Kathy) Evans; stepchildren, Shelley (Michael) Layton and Jami (Brad) Moss; sister, Carol (Gordon) Feltenstein;...

Jerry Cook

Jerry Cook

May 2, 2021

Jerry Cook, 78, passed away Sunday, May 2nd, 2021. He was born February 23rd, 1943 to George Cook and Elsie Quillen Cook in Winfield, Kansas. Jerry enjoyed collecting model toys, woodworking and watching tractor pulls. He loved his family...especially his girls.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and by brother, David.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Sue;...

Dung Quoc Tran

Dung Quoc Tran

Apr 25, 2021

Dung Quoc Tran, 50, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021. He was born on October 22, 1970 in Nha Trang, Vietnam.

Dung worked as a fisherman and assembly worker. He was a very loyal, courageous person and a protector of his loved ones.

Dung was preceded in death by his father, grandparents, and older brother, Tuan Le. He is...

Justyce Analyse Meg Marilyn Maryee Smith

Justyce Analyse Meg Marilyn Maryee Smith

Apr 18, 2021

Justyce Analyse Meg Marilyn Maryee Smith, 22, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2021. She was born September 2, 1998 in Wichita, KS.

Justyce worked as a supervisor for McDonalds. She enjoyed spending time with her family. Justyce was fluent in sign language.

She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Bobby Reasoner; uncle, James Edward Smith; aunt, Carol Morgan; and...

Michael Absetz

Michael Absetz

Apr 4, 2021

Michael Jon Absetz, 55, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021. He was born July 2, 1965 to Ronald and Brenda (Ramage) Absetz at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO.

Michael worked as a CSR/Trainer for DHL Supply Chain. He was a collector of Coca-Cola memorabilia and Volkswagon miniatures. Michael loved his children and grandchildren and enjoyed...

Khamphone Lang

Khamphone Lang

Apr 1, 2021

Khamphone Lang, 74, passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021. She was born October 2, 1946 to Sone and Thongmy Phimphasone in Savannakhet, Laos.

Khamphone cherished the time she got to spend with her family and friends. She enjoyed spending time at the Wichita Lao Buddhist Associates Temple. Until recently, Khamphone loved gardening, fishing, and cooking for her family.

She was...

LaVona A. Popejoy

LaVona A. Popejoy

Mar 30, 2021

LaVona A. Popejoy, 96, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-mother, passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021. She was born March 16, 1925 to Ralph and Rosie (Welsch) Monroe in Pratt, KS.

LaVona worked as a Riveter at Boeing and Cessna for most of her life. She loved painting, sewing, gardening, and cooking. LaVona had a servant's heart and loved her...

Sâm V?n Nguy?n

Sâm V?n Nguy?n

Mar 29, 2021

Nguyễn Văn Sâm, 74, passed away Monday, March 29, 2021. He was born November 15, 1946 to Hoanh Nguyen and Hoa Tri in Ben Tre, Vietnam.

He served in the Vietnamese Navy during the Vietnam War. Sam spent most of his life working for IBP in Emporia and then moved to Wichita and retired from Dold Food in Wichita. He...

Linh Qu?c S?n

Linh Qu?c S?n

Mar 24, 2021

Sơn Quốc Linh, 60, passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021. He was born August 10, 1960 to Ton Son and Xuon Kim in Tra Vinh, Vietnam.

Linh had a great work ethic and worked as a CNC Machinist for HM Dunn Aerospace for over 11 years. He was always the life of the party and cherished spending time with his...

Michelle Hong Truong

Michelle Hong Truong

Mar 16, 2021

Michelle Hong Truong, 53, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021. She was born December 19, 1967 to Chanh Van Truong and Ba Thi Dinh in Saigon, Vietnam.

Michelle loved spending time with family. Also with her fur babies, she had a great love for animals. The simplest pleasures in life brought her great joy. Her kind and compassionate heart will...

Faye W. Leach

Faye W. Leach

Mar 9, 2021

Faye W. Leach, (102), retired oil secretary, devoted church member, and Fairmount Community member, died March 9, 2021.

She is proceeded in death by her parents, John and Belle Wilson, (brothers) Melvin, Raymond and Frank, (sisters) Virgie, Flossie, Frances, (husband) Martin (Tonny) Leach, and (stepson) Jerry. She is survived by (daughter-in-law) Jeri Lou, (grandchildren) David and Valerie, (great grandchildren) Olivia...

Elinor Maurine Walton

Elinor Maurine Walton

Mar 7, 2021

Elinor Maurine (McGuire, Alexander) Walton entered this world on Nov. 28, 1923  and went to eternal rest on March 7, 2021.  She was born a day before Thanksgiving to Chris Clarence and Estella (Farmer) McGuire at their home near Sharon, KS.  She was quickly nicknamed Turk by seven brothers and a sister.  Elinor attended First Grade at Dayton School on...

Denise Michelle Rubright

Denise Michelle Rubright

Feb 26, 2021

Denise Michelle Rubright, 53, passed away Friday, February 26, 2021.  She was born June 26, 1967 to Dennis and Karen (Eurek) Straub in Long Beach, CA. 

Denise was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother and friend to all who knew her. She had a warm heart and a great spirit. Her beautiful smile and contagious laugh would light up...

Vanh Vongxay

Vanh Vongxay

Feb 26, 2021

Vanh Vongxay, 60, beloved mother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away Friday, February 26, 2021. She was born March 1, 1960 in Laos.

Vanh loved gardening flowers. She was a talented cook. Vanh always enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents. Vanh is survived by her husband, Ouray Xayavong; children, Khauvanh Vongxay, Lau...

Suzanne Ganzer Moody

Suzanne Ganzer Moody

Feb 22, 2021

Suzanne Ganzer Moody went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ after a brief battle with Pancreatic Cancer the afternoon of Feb. 22, 2021.

Suzanne was born May 12, 1942 in Kansas City, MO to Walter and Katherine (Troupe) Ganzer. Suzanne was a graduate of Wichita High School Southeast, and received her Bachelor degree in Logopedics and Education...

Betty M. Parker

Betty M. Parker

Feb 22, 2021

Betty M. Parker, 84, passed away Monday, February 22, 2021.  She was born February 11, 1937 to Alvin and Martha (Edwards) Stanton in Deposit, NY. 

Betty grew up in Deposit, NY and attended college in New Paltz, NY where she met the love of her life, Jacob Parker, Jr. and had 4 children.

Betty was very artistic and loved drawing...

Khampha Darabouthirath

Khampha Darabouthirath

Feb 20, 2021

Khampha Darabouthirath, 90, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021. He was born on October 1, 1930 to Chanla and Boutda Darabouthirath in Khamthong, Laos.

Khampha was a devoted father of 7 who worked hard to give his family a good life. He was passionate about spending time with his family and never missed a chance to party. He enjoyed socializing,...

Frank Klauzer

Frank Klauzer

Feb 16, 2021

Frank Klauzer, 98, passed away on February 16, 2021 in Andover, Kansas.  His goal has always been to live to 100, and he got close, but unfortunately not all the way.  We were looking forward to that celebration, and while not 100, he lived 98 full years – and that is worth celebrating in itself.

Frank was the third son...

Lan Van Hoang

Lan Van Hoang

Feb 12, 2021

Lan Van Hoang, 82, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021. He was born August 16, 1938 to Duy Huynh and Kiem Nguyen in Quang Ngai, Vietnam.

Lan is survived by his wife, Huong Thi Thu Le; children, Van Thi Thanh Hoang, Thuy Thi Bich Hoang, Philip Van Hoang, Kenny Hoang, James Hoang, Shayla Hoang, and Peter Hoang; and numerous grandchildren.

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