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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
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
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
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
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. ...

