Obituaries

Tommy Linam

Tommy Linam

Jul 19, 2016

Tommy Linam, 84, went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. He was born July 9, 1932 in Mena, AR to Bert and Jessie Linam. Tommy was an Army Veteran of the Korean War and a 32nd Degree Freemason. He was a Sedgwick County Firefighter for 32 years and also worked as a Sherriff’s Deputy. Tommy...

Brigitte E. Miller

Brigitte E. Miller

Jul 5, 2016

Brigitte E. Miller, 56, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born May 16, 1960 to Manuel Héctor Ramiro Rivero Pallares and Gloria Eliana Guardia Pedraza in La Paz, Boliva. She was a wonderful wife and mother. Brigitte was a loving sister and the pride of her parents. She always put others...

Rocco "Rocky" Gatto

Rocco "Rocky" Gatto

Jun 22, 2016

Rocco “Rocky” Gatto, 82, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2016. He was born August 19, 1933 to Rocco and Elizabeth (Esposito) Gatto in Ellwood City, PA. Rocky served in the Army during the Korean War. He was a talented Christian, Country, and Broadway musician and songwriter and wrote a special song for each of his grandchildren. Rocky was a successful...

LCpl Matthew H. Kelzenberg

LCpl Matthew H. Kelzenberg

Jun 5, 2016

LCpl Matthew H. Kelzenberg, 23, USMC Helicopter Mechanic, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2016 in North Carolina. He was born April 23, 1993 in Abilene, TX. Matthew graduated from Derby High School in 2011. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Eugene Winchester; and grandmother, Donna Kelzenberg. Matthew is survived by his parents, Randy (Mindy) Kelzenberg and Debra (Guy)...

Betty Jershin

Betty Jershin

May 25, 2016

Betty Jershin, 90, loving grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2016. She worked as an IRS Taxpayer Specialist for over 30 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Jershin in 1986 and daughter, Judy Lambert in 2013. Betty is survived by her granddaughters, Elizabeth (Vince) Olden and Cathy (David) Kozlowski; great-grandchildren, David Campbell, Jake Olden,...

Norma Jean (Kral) Trotnic

Norma Jean (Kral) Trotnic

May 21, 2016

Norma Jean (Kral) Trotnic, age 83, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2016 with her daughter by her bedside. She was born July 6, 1932 to Paul A. Kral, Sr. and Mary (Kotnic) Kral. Visitation with family present will be from 6 pm to 8 pm with the Recitation of the Rosary at 7 pm on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at...

Cindy Marie Woosley

Cindy Marie Woosley

May 14, 2016

Cindy Marie Woosley, of Wichita, 58, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2016. She was born January 16, 1958 in Traverse City, MI. Cindy was a U.S. Army retiree beginning in the Women’s Army Corp. Her awards include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal and Army Achievement Medal. She was preceded in death by her brother, John Paul Weidner; and nephew, Johnathon...

Michael Ray Trumpp, Jr.

Michael Ray Trumpp, Jr.

May 12, 2016

Michael Ray Trumpp, Jr., of Douglass, KS, 36, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2016.  He was born January 5, 1980 in Wichita, KS.  Michael was very mechanically inclined.  He drove semi-trucks and enjoyed farming.  Michael had a fondness for animals and loved hunting and fishing.  He never met a stranger.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents and 2 uncles. ...

Bouaphanh Sourivong

Bouaphanh Sourivong

May 10, 2016

Bouaphanh Sourivong, 90, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was born June 12, 1925 in Vientiane, Laos to Chan Phetkhamchan and Khai Vonglakorn. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ane Sourivong in 2008; and daughter, Sungvane Sourivong in 1969. Bouaphanh is survived by her children, Daniel (Simone) Sourivong, Somphane (Nicky Vorabond) Sourivong,...

Loretta Jean Julian

Loretta Jean Julian

Apr 20, 2016

Loretta Jean Julian, 76, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2016. She was born March 12, 1940 to Lloyd and Gertrude (Brown) Remington in Bartlett, KS. Loretta was a longtime employee of Fredrick’s Plumbing and had a passion for caring for animals. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Donald Remington. Loretta is survived by her sisters, Patricia...

Geneva Colleen Wiseley

Geneva Colleen Wiseley

Apr 17, 2016

Geneva Colleen Wiseley, age 65, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2016. Geneva was born July 6, 1950 to Allison Gene and Elsie Jean (Harper) Ryan in Harper, KS. She is preceded in death by her parents; siblings, David Ryan, Michael Ryan, and Patricia Patterson; and granddaughter, Olivia Margarete Wiseley. Geneva is survived by her husband of 47 years, Randal Wiseley;...

Richard W. Higgs

Richard W. Higgs

Mar 17, 2016

Richard W. Higgs, of Mulvane, 86, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2016. He was born January 11, 1930 to Benjamin and Lois (Shelton) Higgs in Wichita, KS. Richard retired from Boeing after a long career in the aircraft industry. He was a Navy Veteran. Richard loved spending time outdoors, flying, fishing, hunting, and canoeing. He enjoyed reading, listening to jazz,...

Michael E. Tucker

Michael E. Tucker

Mar 5, 2016

Michael E. Tucker, age 61, of Wichita died at his home, Saturday, March 5, 2016 of cancer. There will be no service at this time. Michael was a 1973 graduate of Independence High School and served in the Army from 1974 to 1980. He was a former Cessna employee and was self employed at the time of his death. Michael...

Phanh Sonephila

Phanh Sonephila

Mar 2, 2016

Phanh Sonephila of Wichita, 63, Spirit Aerosystems employee, passed away on March 2, 2016. She was born April 3, 1952 in Paske, Laos to Chanpheng Thanasouk and Tan Nguyen. Phanh is survived by her husband, Pasith; children, Nith (Darryl) Huynh, Litda Sonephila, and Panya Sonephila; 3 granddaughters; 2 grandsons; and a large extended family. Visitation: Thursday and Friday from 4...

Noel E. Shurtz

Noel E. Shurtz

Feb 29, 2016

Noel E. Shurtz, Beechcraft DECAS, 82, passed away Monday, February 29, 2016. Private family services will be held in Beloit, KS. He was preceded in death by his wife, Darlene in 2011. Noel is survived by his children, Anthony (Donna) Shurtz of Derby, KS, Julie Shurtz of Augusta, KS, and Denise Dwyer of Frisco, TX; 5 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren.

Rick C. Abbey

Rick C. Abbey

Feb 26, 2016

Rick Abbey, 62, retired diesel mechanic and Vietnam draftee, died Friday, February 26, 2016. Survivors: children, Ryan Abbey, Jennifer Dorrell; siblings, Shelley Martin (Vern), Kelly Abbey (Kim). Rick is preceded in death by Ryan's mother, Cheryl Wyckoff; his parents, William and Billie Jean Abbey and 4 legged pup, Izzy Boom Boom. Private family services will be held. Memorials to Kansas...

Sophie Mui Thi Truong

Sophie Mui Thi Truong

Feb 14, 2016

Sophie Trủỏng Thi Mùi, 97, passed away on February 14, 2016. A daughter, a mother, a grandmother, a great grandmother, she was everything to her family, and her family was everything to her. A sweet, selfless person, from birth to death, Mui will be missed, and her memories will be cherished by her family and friends. She is survived by...

Daniel H. Landon, Jr.

Daniel H. Landon, Jr.

Feb 11, 2016

Daniel H. Landon, Jr., 89, retired Boeing Aircraft sheet metal lead, died Thursday, February 11, 2016. Survived by daughters, Judy Landon of Derby and Janet Hull (Michael) of Mesa, AZ. He is preceded in death by his wife, Margaret. No visitation. Private family services are planned. A memorial is established with the American Diabetes Association.

Paeng Khamvilay

Paeng Khamvilay

Feb 4, 2016

Paeng Khamvilay, 55, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2016, surrounded by her loved ones. She was a great wife, loving mother and grandmother. She always thought of others before herself. Paeng had a huge heart and was always forgiving, loving, caring, and there for those that needed her. She loved to cook and welcomed others with open arms. Paeng loved...

Bobbie J. Cogswell

Bobbie J. Cogswell

Jan 18, 2016

Bobbie J. Cogswell of Wichita, 75, passed away Monday, January 18, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, William E. Cogswell. Bobbie is survived by her sons, William (Jennifer) Cogswell, Jr. and Jason Cogswell. No services will be held.