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Helen L. Goldston

Helen L. Goldston

Mar 16, 2018

Helen L. Goldston, 88, passed away peacefully Friday, Mar. 16, 2018 surrounded by her children after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was born Sep. 2, 1929 to Arthur and Arna (Nelson) Althaus in Turon, KS.  In 1947, Helen married J.W. (Jay) Goldston, and together they raised 7 children in the Wichita area, finally settling near Maize for over 30 years....

Vanhsy Phongmany

Vanhsy Phongmany

Mar 8, 2018

Vanhsy Phongmany, 75, passed away Thursday, March 8, 2018.  He was born January 3, 1943 to Bounlieng and Bounpheng Phongmany in Pakse, Laos. 

Vanhsy served as a Captain in the Laotian Army.  In 1978, he moved to America with his family.  Vanhsy retired from Kice Industries and was a former president of the Lao Buddhist Associates of Kansas.  He enjoyed...

Phorn Chroeung

Phorn Chroeung

Feb 23, 2018

Phorn Chroeung, 57, passed away Friday, February 23, 2018.

John Vernon "Papa John" Krell

John Vernon "Papa John" Krell

Feb 19, 2018

John Vernon "Papa John" Krell, 55, passed away Monday, February 19, 2018. He was born May 19, 1962 to John and Elsie (Carr) Krell in Wichita, KS. He was preceded in death by his father; and wife, Diane. John is survived by his mother; brother, Bruce Krell; step-children, David (Olivia) Oster, Amber (Preston) Beavers, Kimberly (Aaron) Taylor, and Amy Oster;...

Richard D. Heaney

Richard D. Heaney

Feb 14, 2018

Richard D. Heaney, 83, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2018.  He was born September 14, 1934 to Adrian and Ilene (Weller) Heaney in San Fransisco, CA.  Memorial Service: 7 pm, Thursday, February 22, 2018 at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2300 N. Buckner St., Derby, KS 67037.

Mabel Ilene Brotton

Mabel Ilene Brotton

Feb 9, 2018

Mabel Ilene (Post) Brotton, 91, formerly of Douglass, passed peacefully from this life on Friday, February 9, 2018. She is preceded in death by husband Hugh Brotton; parents, Otto and Sadie Post; brothers, Robert and Eldred and sister, Gladys Bean. Survivors: daughter, Janet Clasen (Chris) of Wichita; grandson, Jason Clasen and great-grandson Connor of Lincoln, NE. Visitation: 1pm - 8pm...

Verlin David Shaffer

Verlin David Shaffer

Jan 31, 2018

Verlin David Shaffer, 82, of Rogers, AR, passed away January 31, 2018 in Rogers.  He was born December 22, 1935 in Guthrie, OK to Clyde and Mary (Vincent) Shaffer.  Verlin formerly worked for Vornado Air,LLC, he was a county surveyor, and retired after 42 years with Beech Aircraft in Wichita.  He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Julie Baker;...

Christina L. Durbin

Christina L. Durbin

Jan 25, 2018

Christina L. Durbin, 54, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2018.  She was born March 11, 1963 to Ronald and Billie (Maxwell) Gooden in Wichita, KS.  She was preceded in death by her father; grandparents, Walter & Nina Burden and Grace Maxwell.  Christina is survived by her mother; daughter, Tiffany Durbin; brothers, Randall (Mona) Gooden and Shawn (Rebecca) Gooden; 4 nieces; 4...

Eliza Cox

Eliza Cox

Jan 22, 2018

Eliza Cox, 94, passed away Monday, January 22, 2018. She was born October 15, 1923 to Mack and Velma (Blake) Martin in South Haven, KS. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Willie Cox; son, Donald Cox; grandson, Clay Hitchcock; siblings, Guy (Macy Fay) Martin, Ray (Winona) Martin, Helen (Jack) Creed, and Ines (Alva) Bell; parents-in-law, Willie and...

Genny Thanh Pham

Genny Thanh Pham

Jan 22, 2018

Genny Thanh Phạm, 11, passed away Monday, January 22, 2018.  She was born December 31, 2006 in Wichita, KS.  Genny is survived by her parents, Kenny Pham and Jamy Le; siblings, Sandy Pham and Anthony Pham; grandparents, Bon Pham, Hai Thanh Le, and Mai Xuan Thi Le; uncle, Alex Pham; aunts, Nicole Pham, Thuy Le, Tam Le, Van Le, Ngoc Le,...

Melvin David Ott

Melvin David Ott

Jan 18, 2018

Melvin David Ott, 80, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2018.  He was born January 30, 1937 to Shirley and Alberta (Todd) Ott in Eureka, KS.  Melvin studied architecture at K-State and later graduated from Emporia State with a degree in Accounting.  He worked as a CPA for many years.  Melvin was an avid golfer and Hornet, Shocker, and Wildcat sports fan. ...

Debra "Deb" Diane Smith

Debra "Deb" Diane Smith

Jan 13, 2018

Debra "Deb" Diane (Foster) Smith,64, passed away January 13, 2018. She was born to Justus and Helen Foster on June 12, 1953. She was employed 21 years for USD 259 as a clerk. Deb's hobbies included crafts and gardening. Deb loved reading, and spending time with her family. Funeral Service will be held at the Garden Chapel at Reflection Pointe on...

Russell Dean Coen

Russell Dean Coen

Dec 31, 2017

Russell Dean Coen, 62, died December 31, 2017.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Russell and  Lillian Coen.  Survivors: companion, Teresa Edwards-Smith; brother, Gary Coen (Caroline Eschenbrenner); niece, Mallory Coen; nephew, Clinton Coen; uncles, Edgar Bonar (Edith), Vernon Bonar (Ann). Funeral service: 2pm Thursday, January 4, 2018, Reflection Pointe Chapel, 3201 S. Webb Rd. Memorials are established with...

Ngoc "Jenny" Nguyen

Ngoc "Jenny" Nguyen

Dec 21, 2017

Ngoc "Jenny" Nguyen, 36, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2017.  She was born December 31, 1980 to Tony Nguyen and Sang Le in Ca Mau, Vietnam.  She worked as a tooling technician at Spirit Aerosystems for 11 years.  Jenny is survived by her best friend of 18 years, Thien Au Nguyen; children, Miley Nguyen and Justin Nguyen; parents; mother-in-law, Co Truong;...

Kinh Huu Nguyen

Kinh Huu Nguyen

Dec 19, 2017

Kinh Huu Nguyen, 81, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2017. He was born January 12, 1936 to Tra Nguyen and Mong Pham in Vinh Long, Vietnam. Kinh is survived by his wife of 48 years, Chinh Dinh; children, Linh Chi Nguyen and husband, Randy Tran and Binh Van Nguyen and wife, Huong Cam Tu; and grandchildren, Angela Tran, Christina Tran,...

Paula Richara So

Paula Richara So

Dec 17, 2017

Paula Richara So, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2017.

Kathleen Grace Long

Kathleen Grace Long

Dec 15, 2017

Kathleen Grace Long, 79, retired nurse, died Friday, December 15, 2017.  She is survived by her son, Jerald Long (Michele); daughters, Allison Ebberts and Beverly Sellers (Alan); step-daughters, Marian, Norma, Annette, Diana, and  Kathy Jo; brother, Bill Dodd (Barbara); sister, Carol Powers (Forrest); 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.  No viewing.  Celebration of Life service: 10am Thursday, December 21, 2017, Reflection Pointe...

Hoang Minh Nguyen

Hoang Minh Nguyen

Dec 10, 2017

Hoàng Minh Nguyễn, 47, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2017.  He was born February 10, 1970 to Khan Nguyen and Phan Huynh in Saigon, Vietnam.  Hoang is survived by his parents and children, Johnny Nguyen, Sabrina Nguyen, Fabian Nguyen, and Jayden Nguyen.  Traditional Buddhist Service: 2 pm, Sunday, December 17, 2017 at Reflection Pointe Funeral & Cremation Services, 3201 South Webb...

Lillian Hanna Coen

Lillian Hanna Coen

Dec 5, 2017

Lillian Hanna Coen, 92, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017. She was born March 22, 1925 to George and Lillie (Johnson) Bonar in La Harpe, KS. She was preceded in death by her parents, and 2 brothers. Lillian is survived by her sons, Russell (Teresa Edwards-Smith) Coen and Gary (Caroline Eschenbrenner) Coen; grandchildren, Mallory Coen and Clinton Coen; and brothers, Edgar...

Tommie Jackson Tole

Tommie Jackson Tole

Dec 4, 2017

Tommie Jackson Tole, 81, passed away Monday, December 4, 2017 after a valiant struggle with COPD.  He was born September 12, 1936 to Andrew and Pauline (Grimes) Tole in Pangburn, Arkansas.  Tommie was a veteran of the US Navy.  He loved his family and friends and spending his winters in Yuma, AZ with Audrey.  Tommie enjoyed  playing golf, traveling, and dining. ...

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