Obituaries

Mar 21, 2020

Charles S. Downey, 73, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020.  He was born November 16, 1946 in Wichita, KS.  Charles was an Army Vietnam veteran.  He retired as an electrician at Boeing.  Charles enjoyed hot rods, guns, and hanging with his grandkids.  Charles is survived by his wife, Glenda; sons, Terry (Jenny) Cline and Tim (Amy) Cline; grandchildren, Courtney, Glenn,...

Mar 18, 2020

Brian Saverud, 50, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020.  He was born July 8, 1969 in Kalispell, MT.  Brian was an Air Force retiree.  He currently worked for Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings.  Brian was an amazing and loving husband, father, and grandfather. 

He was preceded in death by his father, John Saverud; and brother, Allen Saverud.  Brian is survived by...

Mar 17, 2020

Dolores "Dee" June Swafford, 83, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020.  She was born December 13, 1936 to Aaron and Wilsonia (Shields) Thorington in Parsons, KS.  Dolores graduated from Parsons High School in 1954.  That same year she married Kenneth Manners.  They later divorced.  In 1975 she married Ray Swafford and relocated to Wichita, KS.  Dolores worked at Blue Cross...

Mar 10, 2020

Verna Fae Welsh, 85, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020.  She was born September 1, 1934 to Charles and Bessie (McEachern) Kingsley in Perth, KS.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles Ray Welsh in 2009; and siblings, Dale Kingsley, Paul, Kingsley, Ivan Kingsley, Robert Kingsley, and Clara Erker.  Verna is survived by her children, Craig (Brandi)...

Feb 18, 2020

Wm. Kevin Ganzer, loving father, brother, and friend Kevin, age 71, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020.  He was born October 18, 1948 to Walter and Katherine (Troup) Ganzer in Wichita, KS.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  Kevin is survived by his daughters, Brittany Ganzer of Austin, TX and Kristen Ganzer of Wichita; siblings, Suzanne (John) Moody...

Feb 15, 2020

Raymond "Dale" Lambert, passed away peacefully Saturday, February15, 2020 at St Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas. He was born on August 19,1927 to Newell and Mildred (Baker) Lambert on their farm two miles north and one mile west of Thornburg, Kansas. Dale was the third of six children. His siblings were Dwayne, Velda, Joe, Elsie Mae, and Sharon. Dale was...

Feb 3, 2020

Emma Shull, 61, passed away Monday, February 3, 2020.  She was born March 3, 1958 to Warnie and Mildred (Glenn) Butler in Wichita, KS.  She was preceded in death by her parents.  Emma is survived by her husband of 42 years, James Shull; children, Jessica (Steve) Langholz, Joshua (Audrey Shuping) Shull, and Jeremiah (Abby) Shull; grandchildren, Cecily Shull, Rachael Langholz,...

Jan 8, 2020

Max Barnett, 20, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2020.  He was born January 17, 1999 to Patrick and Sue (Kchouk) Barnett in Wichita, KS.  Max enjoyed playing games on his computer.  He was majoring in robotics at WSU Tech.  Max is survived by his parents; siblings, Sam Barnett, Denis Clasen, Patric Clasen, and Sonja Pappas; and grandparents, Charlie Barnett and...

Jan 5, 2020

Virginia Elizabeth Lawson, 90, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, January 5, 2020.  She was born January 21, 1929 to Franklin and Abigail (Tarter) Gillies in Emporia, KS. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers, Gerald Gillies, Kenneth Gillies, and Leroy Gillies. 

Virginia is survived by her husband of 72 years, Max; children, Jerry (Diana)...

Dec 25, 2019

Aliyah Masumbu, 19, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019.  She was born August 11, 2000 in Wichita, KS.  Aliyah attended Oklahoma Christian University with a major in Criminal Justice.  She loved to sing and dance, but above all she loved her family and God.  Aliyah was a member of the Theta Sorority.  Her favorite bible verse was Isaiah 41:10, "Fear not,...

Dec 21, 2019

Lê Thị Minh, 69, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2019.  She was born December 6, 1950 to Khia Le and Bua Dang in Phu Quoc, Vietnam.  Minh loved to cook for her family.  Minh is survived by her husband of 51 years, Ba Nguyen; children, Dat, Loc, Son, Long, Tien, Tuyen, Lan, Van, and Hung; many grandchildren and in-laws.  Visitation:...

Dec 2, 2019

Debra Louise Kimbler, 54, passed away Monday, December 2, 2019. She was born September 24, 1965 to Sam and Shirley (Beverly) Harper in Pensacola, FL. Debra is survived by her husband, Michael; children, William Harper, Constance Harper, Fatimah Harper, and Sam Harper; and several grandchildren. Services will take place in Tallahassee, FL at a later date.

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Nov 29, 2019

Clarence George 'Terry' Berk, 82, passed away Friday, November 29, 2019 after a short fight with cancer. He was born January 5, 1937 to George and Marie (Hare) Berk in Baltimore, MD.

Terry joined the Maryland Army Reserves at 18 years of age. He attended the Officers Candidate School at Ft. Sill, OK and went on active duty at the...

Nov 27, 2019

David Ray Reiss, 72, of Hot Springs Village, AR passed away on November 27, 2019. He was born on March 29, 1947 in Newton, KS and was one of ten children born to Albert and Lorena Reiss.  David moved to Hot Springs Village, AR after retiring from Boeing in Wichita, KS.  David is survived by his sons, Clinton Reiss and...

Nov 21, 2019

Bonnie L. Young, 78, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019.  She was born September 4, 1941 to Roy and Lucille (Voltz) Hunker in Falls City, NE.  She was preceded in death by her parents.  Bonnie is survived by her husband of 59 years, Kenny; children, Mark (Shari) Young and Jennifer (Dan) McVey; sister, Norma Townsend; 4 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. ...

Nov 20, 2019

Andrew 'Andy' Eldon Taylor, 35, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019. He was born May 24, 1984 in Wichita, KS. Andy worked as a welder for 16 years. He liked fishing and spending time outdoors. Andy enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Taylor; grandparents, Eldon and Doris Taylor, and Wilbur...

Nov 13, 2019

Sone Kasingto Ounaphom, 77, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019. He was born January 3, 1942 to Both and Thong Ounaphom in Vientiane, Laos.

Sone touched many lives and was loved by many because of his care and compassion for everyone. Known to many as a hero, he flew C46, T28, and C123 airplanes for the Royal Lao Air Force...

Nov 6, 2019

Merle Mintz, 76, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019.  He was born July 20, 1943, the youngest of 5 children, to Oren and Bonnie (LaMaster) Mintz in Hallowell, KS in the farmhouse built by his grandfather.  Prior to graduating high school, Merle had the honor of performing in the Columbus High School Band for the...

Oct 25, 2019

Darryl A. Lawson, 54, passed away Friday, October 25, 2019.  He was born March 28, 1965 in Wichita, KS.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce; parents, Felix and Lucy Lawson; son, Jeremy Lawson; sister, Christina Cochran; and granddaughter, Hayley Bashline.  Darryl is survived by his children, Cherie (Chad) Yarbrough, Angela Trant, Patrick (Dru) Trant, and Zachary Van-y;...

Oct 23, 2019

Karathung Chaythonh, 75, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2019. He was born January 5, 1944 in Ban Pakmee Xanakam, Laos. Karathung is survived by his wife, Vinngou Chaythonh; children, Charlie (Vikki) Chaythonh and Jacqlyn (Bo) Chanthachack; grandchildren, Andrew Chaythonh, Austin Chounlamany, Nicky Chanthachack, and Christina Chanthachack; great-grandchildren, Isabella Lopez and Xander Chanthachack; sisters, Ann Sayonh and Nan Mounmanivong; and brother,...