Elaine Lockwood
Jan 22, 2017
Elaine was born October 24, 1918, to Pete and Ivah (Michael) Wedman, as their first-born, on the family farm near Anthony, in Harper County, Kansas. She grew to adulthood on that farm. She was later joined by two siblings, E. E, .in 1922 and Virginia in 1924.Elaine was especially close to her Wedman grandparents, Peter Sr. and Susan Wedman, who...
Geraldine F. Christopherson
Jan 16, 2017
Geraldine F. Christopherson, 96, passed away Monday, January 16, 2017. She was born February 28, 1920 to Frank and Zoe (Johnson) Roth in Prairie du Chein, WI. Geraldine had a beautiful voice and loved to sing. She adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Geraldine enjoyed cross-stitching and sharing her creations. She loved animals and always found the good in the people...
Rhonda L. Glisar
Jan 3, 2017
Rhonda L. Glisar, age 54, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2017. She was born March 17, 1962 in Baxter Springs, KS to John and Betty (Kern) Davied. Rhonda started her 38 year career in the medical field as a sophomore in High School, during which she advanced to LPN. She was most recently taking a break from nursing and was...
Dean "Deano Kasino" Melton
Jan 1, 2017
Dean “Deano Kasino” Melton, 29, loving father, son, and brother, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017. He was born January 12, 1987 in Welwyn Garden City, England. Dean was very athletic and enjoyed playing basketball. He loved watching NASCAR and always had a passion for cars. Dean was a kind person that always looked out for others. Dean is survived...
Joy Louise Reed
Dec 29, 2016
Joy Louise Reed, departed this life on Thursday, December 29, 2016, peacefully in her home surrounded by close family and friends. Joy was born August 21, 1929, near Laverne, Oklahoma. Joy graduated from St. John High School and met Delbert Reed. Joy and Delbert were married June 6, 1948. Joy was an active member of several Baptist churches her entire...
Gerry G. Rampy
Dec 29, 2016
Gerald G. "Gerry" Rampy, age 94, World War II Army veteran, who always thought of himself as "A Common Soldier", and the retired owner and operator of Sedgwick Lumber Company, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2016. No visitation. A memorial gathering will be held at the Rampy residence 3 PM to 6 PM, Monday, January 2. A private inurnment service...
Kristina L. DeFalco Scott
Dec 26, 2016
Kristina L. DeFalco Scott, 52, passed away Monday, December 26, 2016. She was born November 10, 1964 to Gene and Marie “Toni” (Banuelos) DeFalco in Wichita, KS. She was preceded in death by her father. Kris is survived by her mother; siblings, Gina (Terry) VanVoorhis, Joe DeFalco, and Mark (Lacey) DeFalco; nephews, Seth (Rebekah) VanVoorhis, Shae VanVoorhis, Nick (Katie) DeFalco,...
Souvanny Phommahaxay
Dec 9, 2016
Souvanny Phommahaxay, 52, passed away Friday, December 9, 2016. She was born July 10, 1964 in Vientiane, Laos to Sanga and Vieng Phommahaxay. She was preceded in death by her father. Souvanny is survived by her mother; and siblings, Hutch (Pon) Hatsady, Nee (Hom) Suman, and Khamphi (Hyejin) Saga. Traditional Buddhist Service: 1 pm, Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Reflection...
Bounmy Vilaythong
Nov 25, 2016
Bounmy Vilaythong, 96, passed away Friday, November 25, 2016. She was born April 28, 1925 in Pakse, Laos. She is a life-long member of the Vietnamese Buddhist Temple Buu-QuangShe was preceded in death by her husband Nguyen Van Long. Bounmy is survived by her 3 sons, 4 daughters, 19 grandchildren, and 22 great grandchildren.
Nancy Rose Stone
Nov 23, 2016
Nancy Rose Stone, 78, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2016. Nancy was born to Stuart and June del Castillo in Oakland, California on February 19, 1938 joining older brother Don. Stuart and June divorced and June married Howard Davis. Howard raised Nancy and Don through adulthood. In 1958 Nancy married Duane Stone in San Jose, California. Patricia Lorene was born...
Rose Straw
Nov 22, 2016
Rose Straw, 79, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016. She was a very involved member of Calvary United Methodist Church. Rose was a member of the Ages & Stages Sunday School Class, Retired Fellowship, and UMW. She loved her family and they always remained the focus of her life. Rose enjoyed spending time with people and was known as a...
Donald McClain Brummett
Oct 30, 2016
Donald McClain Brummett, servant of God and man, born in Erwin, TN on April 7, 1941, died October 30, 2016 in Wichita, KS. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Beatrice Brummett. Don is survived by his soulmate, best friend, and wife of 53 years, Viola Smith Brummett; son, Eric Brummett and wife, Sharla; granddaughter, Dora; and...
Richard James Coulter
Oct 26, 2016
Coulter, Richard James, 54, former heavy equipment mechanic, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2016. Memorial service 2:00 p.m., Monday, October 31, at Reflection Pointe Funeral and Cremation Services, 3201 S. Webb Rd. Richard loved music, especially playing his guitar and bass guitar with his friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Verna Coulter. Survived by his...
June Lois Blackwood
Oct 23, 2016
June Lois Blackwood, 81, retired Beech Aircraft sheet metal worker, died Sunday, October 23, 2016. Survivors: sisters, Darlene Lawson and Joyce Phillips, both of Muskogee, OK; brother, Charles Phillips of Benton, KS; children, Randy Blackwood (Sue), Steve Blackwood (Judy), Deborah Wall-Wilson (Mike), all of Wichita; 5 grandchildren; 5 step-grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild. She is preceded in death by...
Brian K. Isbel
Oct 21, 2016
Brian Isbel, 43, Mayberry Magnet Middle School Teacher, died Friday, October 21, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Becky; children, Stormi and Trevrin; mother, Beverly Denton (Edward); brothers, James "Mike" Isbel, Eric Isbel; father-in-law, Gary Roundtree; sisters-in-law, Cynthia Brown (Brad); Tami King (Wayde); several nieces and nephews. Brian is preceded in death by his father, James Isbel,Sr; sister, Dawn...
Ann B. (Lytle) Nichols
Oct 18, 2016
Ann B. (Lytle) Nichols, was born March 5, 1932 to W. N. and May Scoggins Lytle in Millard, Missouri. She retired from Safeway Groceries in 1994 and was a member of the Women of the Moose-Chapter 1768. Ann was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 57 years, Hollis "Nick" Nichols; brothers, Ralph, E.C. Lytle, and Kenneth; sisters, Glenna...
Marjorie Tribby
Oct 10, 2016
Marjorie Tribby, 87, passed away Monday, October 10, 2016. She was born February 1, 1929 to Fredrick and Hettie (Miller) Shaull in LaCygne, KS. As a child Marjorie attended New Home and Star Valley country schools, and she graduated from La Cygne High School in the class of 1946. Following graduation she attended Ursuline Academy in Paola, KS where she...
Chinh Van Nguyen
Oct 9, 2016
Chinh Van Nguyen, 75, passed away, October, 9th, 2016. He was born on October, 18th 1941.Coming from a farmer family in the rural district of Long An Province, by 12, he left home to live and study in the town of Tan An, Vietnam. He became a teacher, then a South Vietnam officer as Vietnam War escalated and then became...
Claude W. Schmidt
Oct 5, 2016
Claude W. Schmidt, MD, 92, passed away October 5, 2016. He was born August 29, 1924, to Alfred and Irmgard (Rubusch) Schmidt in Shawano County, Wis., where his father was a dairy farmer. Claude received his medical training from the University of Wisconsin, Northwestern University, and the University of Kansas. After serving as a Navy flight surgeon during the Korean...