Obituaries

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. ...

Huong T. Pham

Huong T. Pham

Nov 25, 2017

Huong T. Pham, 62, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2017.  She was born April 17, 1955 to Phan Pham and Xuan Nguyen in Saigon, Vietnam.  Huong devoted her life to all of her children. She enjoyed playing poker, gardening, singing, and dancing.  Huong is survived by her son, Andy Nghiem; daughters, Mindy Nghiem and Sandy Pham; siblings, Cong Pham, Chung...

Cody Ha

Cody Ha

Nov 25, 2017

Cody Ha, 23, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2017.  He was born August 21, 1994 to No Ha and Huong Pham in Wichita, KS.  Cody was a loving son, brother, and devoted friend. He enjoyed playing video games, building computers, telling corny jokes,  and spending time with his friends.  Cody is survived by his father, No Ha; brother, Andy Nghiem;...

Walter Dockter

Walter Dockter

Nov 25, 2017

Walter Dockter, age 94, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2017.  He was born April 22, 1923 to John and Rosina Dockter of McLaughlin, SD.  Walter grew up on a farm and received his education in a country school.  He worked on his father’s farm until he was drafted into the Army.  Walter served in the European Theater of Operation during...

Vanh Southam

Vanh Southam

Nov 9, 2017

Vanh Southam, 64, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2017.  He was born October 6, 1953 in Vientiane, Laos.  Vanh is survived by his wife, Thongsouk Southam; children, Saovany Southam, Sheri (Brandon) Sams, and Jesse Southam; grandson, Vincent Southam; and sister, Soubanh Whitson.  Visitation: 9 am to 8 pm Thursday and Friday; Traditional Buddhist Service: 1 pm, Saturday, November 18, all...

Dale R. Hobson

Dale R. Hobson

Oct 16, 2017

Dale R. Hobson, 85, passed away Monday, October 16, 2017. Born November 19, 1931 in Moundville, MO to Carl and Ada (Myers) Hobson. Dale graduated from Andover High School in 1949. He was a USAF veteran and retired from Boeing in 1994. Dale was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary Ann; son, Alan; brothers, Laverne, Marion, and Carl...

Raing Chhorm

Raing Chhorm

Oct 14, 2017

Raing Chhorm, 63, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2017.  He was born May 3, 1954 in Battambang, Cambodia.  Raing is survived by his wife, Heang Sok; daughters, Kosal (Panya Philavong) Chhorm, Ren Chhorm, and Chinda (Rithy Orn) Chhorm; and grandchildren, Tahtiana Chhorm, Alec Philavong, Brandon Philavong, Skyler Philavong, Kobe Philavong, Nya Orn, and Taylor Orn.  Raing enjoyed spending time with...

Emily Hinkson

Emily Hinkson

Sep 24, 2017

Emily Hinkson, 93, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2017.  She was born in December 1923 in North Bellmore, NY where she lived until she moved to Rose Hill, KS in 2004.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry; brother, Walter; and sister, Josephine.  Emily is survived by her children, Richard (Jean) Hinkson, Donna...

Joy Ann Green

Joy Ann Green

Sep 15, 2017

Joy Ann Green, 71, formerly of Excelsior Springs, MO, passed away Friday, September 15, 2017 after a long battle with cancer.  She was born August 30, 1946 to Garland and Stella (McGinness) Smith in Liberty, Missouri.  Joy graduated from Excelsior Springs high school in 1964.  She worked as a beautician while living in the Kansas City area.  In 1997, Joy moved...

Vincent Joseph Werdann

Vincent Joseph Werdann

Sep 10, 2017

Vincent Joseph Werdann, 72, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2017.  He was born July 2, 1945 to Robert and Anne (Hearns) Werdann in Brooklyn, NY.  He served in the Air Force for 8 years and then went to work for Beechcraft  for 37 years until his retirement in 2012.  He was an award-winning target shooter, an accomplished photographer, and was a...