Obituaries

Peter Pheap So

Peter Pheap So

Oct 1, 2016

Peter Pheap So, 50, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2016. He was born April 3, 1966 to Puok and Mom (Ngeam) So in Battambang, Cambodia. Peter enjoyed working as a chef at several local Japanese steakhouses and most recently for Via Christi. He was preceded in death by his father. Peter is survived by his mother; wife of 25 years,...

Richard G. Knowles

Richard G. Knowles

Sep 7, 2016

Richard G. “Dick” Knowles, 69, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2016. He was born November 7, 1946 in Ada, OK. He grew up, worked, and resided in Wichita and El Dorado. Richard was a sweet, kind, caring, good-hearted, and loving man. He joined the Navy in 1972 and served on the U.S.S. Kitty Hawk during the Vietnam War. He then...

Nicolasa Perez Ines

Nicolasa Perez Ines

Sep 5, 2016

Nicolasa Perez Ines, age 88, of Derby, formerly of Manhattan, passed away, Monday, September 5, 2016. Visitation 1-8 PM Wednesday, September 7, with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, Reflection Pointe Funeral Home, 3201 S. Webb Rd, Wichita. Visitation 6-8 PM Thursday, September 8, Yorgansen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan. Graveside service 11:30 Friday, September 9, Ft. Riley Post Cemetery....

Douangchanh Linda Phengsy

Douangchanh Linda Phengsy

Sep 2, 2016

Linda Phengsy, 59, passed away Friday, September 2, 2016. She was born April 14, 1957 in Vientiane, Laos. She graduated from nursing in Vientiane, Laos. Married in 1978, has 3 daughters. Moved from Laos in 1979 to U.S. residing in Wichita, KS. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and the family dog, Chloe. She enjoyed watching Thai La Korns...

Frank S. Rollins, Jr.

Frank S. Rollins, Jr.

Aug 17, 2016

Frank S. Rollins, Jr., 66 passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2016. He was born June 12, 1950 to Franklin and Edith (Curtis) Rollins, Sr. in Heber Springs, AR. Frank was an Army veteran and retired as a senior manager from Boeing. He was a huge fan of western films. Frank was passionate about his hot rods and enjoyed the collector...

De Van Dinh

De Van Dinh

Aug 15, 2016

Gia đình chúng tôi vô cùng thương tiếc báo tin. Cụ, ông, cha chúng tôi là ông Đinh Văn Đệ do tuổi cao sức yếu, đã từ trần ngày 15 tháng 8 năm 2016, hưởng thọ 89 tuổi.

Ông Đinh Văn Đệ sinh ngày 5 tháng 8 năm 1927 tại Ninh Bình Việt Nam. Ông di cư vào Nam và...

Violet Giesy

Violet Giesy

Jul 25, 2016

Violet Giesy, 85, aircraft worker, minister, and mom to the whole neighborhood went to be with Jesus on Monday, July 25, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was born May 26, 1931 to Dewey and Bertha (Farmer) Coffman in Osage City, KS. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Everett Giesy in 2007; daughter, Joyce Morgan; brothers, Sammy,...

Dorothy L. Powers

Dorothy L. Powers

Jul 20, 2016

Powers, Dorothy Lee (McEndree), 80, passed away July 20, 2016. Dorothy was preceded in death by her father, James Victor McEndree and mother Edith McEndree; sisters Carol Mastroni and Fern Cox; and brother Jim McEndree. She is survived by her husband, Houston Danziel Powers; sons, Dan Houston Powers (Kerry); Rob Lee Powers (Juanita), and Jeff Danziel Powers, ten grandchildren, three...

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,...