Obituaries

Michael W. Eaton

Michael W. Eaton

Jul 27, 2014

Eaton, Michael "Mike" W., age 66, Spirit Aerosystems process mechanic, passed away July 27, 2014. Mike served our country in the United States Navy. He is survived by his loving family, wife, Mary, son, Dennis (Lelia) Eaton, Houston, TX, daughters, Michelle Johnson, Tulsa, OK, Sharon (Curtis) Carroll, Ft. Campbell, KY, brothers, Richard Eaton, Kevin Willis, both of Mattoon, IL, sister,...

Ralph E. Kimzey

Ralph E. Kimzey

Jul 26, 2014

Kimzey, Ralph, age 80, former Kimzey-Eilert Medical Supply co-owner, died July 26, 2014. Memorial services will be 10:00 AM Thursday, in the Garden Chapel of Watson Reflection Pointe, 3201 S. Webb. Preceded in death by his wife, Margeen. Survived by daughters, JaLayne Wray, MaLynda (Jerry) Curry, all of Wichita, Dr. LyNette (Lloyd) Johnson, Harrison, AR, grandchildren Andrew (Anna) Wray, Aaron...

Yam Bun

Yam Bun

Jul 23, 2014

Bun, Yam age 85, passed away July 23, 2014. Traditional Buddhist service was held on Saturday July 26th, 2014. Share memoriesof Yam at watsonfuneral.com

Somphit Chanminaraj

Somphit Chanminaraj

Jul 15, 2014

Chanminaraj, Somphit, age 68, passed away July 15, 2014. Traditional Buddhist service was held on Saturday July 19th, 2014. Share memoriesof Somphit at watsonfuneral.com

Emiley Nguyen

Emiley Nguyen

Jun 30, 2014

Nguyen, Emiley, infant daughter of Thien-An and Ngoc Nguyen, passed away June 30, 2014. Private services were held by the family. Share memories of Emiley at watsonfuneral.com

William Robert Turner

William Robert Turner

Jun 29, 2014

Turner, William Robert, age 75, passed away June 29, 2014. William served in the United States Navy from 1956-1959 and was a retired painter/contractor. He is survived by his 4 children, Nancy Diann Turner, Wichita, Laurie Ann Johnson, Augusta, William Michael Turner, Park City, William Clint Turner, Valley Center, brothers, Ronald Turner, Miles Turner, both of Wichita, 12 grandchildren, 7...

Ronald G. Vandermark

Ronald G. Vandermark

Jun 24, 2014

Vandermark, Ronald G., age 66, passed away June 24, 2014. A celebration of his life will be held July 19, 2014, in Independence, KS during the family reunion. Ronald was born on October 5, 1947 in Wichita, KS, the son of Dale and Vera (Rayson) Vandermark. He served his country in the United States Air Force as an MP. He...

Minnie Morton

Minnie Morton

Jun 3, 2014

Morton, Minnie L., age 59, Spirit Aerospace Inspector, passed away June 3, 2014. She is survived by her daughter, Cassandra (Brian) Haerle, and grandchildren, Ashley, Amber and Austin. A memorial service will be Monday, June 9th at 2:00 pm at Watson Reflection Pointe Chapel, 3201 S Webb Rd, Wichita. Please share memories of Minnie at watsonfuneral.com

Caral Raye Norris

Caral Raye Norris

May 21, 2014

Norris, Caral Raye, born Nov 20, 1932, went to the Lord May 21, 2014. Born in Santa Monica, CA, worked ground floor avionics in 1950 for Litton in Beverly Hills, Burr-Brown in Tucson, IFR and Beech in Wichita. She is survived by her son, Edward Fain, daughters, Ellen Honeycutt, Linda Houser, Sandra Lee, Laurie (Darrell) Anderson, brother, James Marx, sister...

Richard "Dick" Baker

Richard "Dick" Baker

May 12, 2014

Baker, Richard (Dick), 79, retired brick mason, passed away May 12, 2014. He was born on November 17, 1934 in Carthage Mo. Richard is preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Mary Baker Haller. He is survived by his sister Susan Barker of Independence, KS, son Randy Baker, daughter Kathy (Sam) Murray, grandchildren, Heath, DeAndra, Clint, Taylor and Jacob...

Tracy D. Nolt

Tracy D. Nolt

May 11, 2014

Nolt, Tracy D., age 41, City of Wichita water treatment plant employee, passed away May 11, 2014. Funeral services 2:00 PM Friday, Watson Funeral Home, 3201 S. Webb, Wichita. Survivors: son, Cody, companion, Rachelle Lankford, mother, Asonjia (Dwane) Stewart, grandmother, Ruth Selvidge, brothers, Vance (Stacy) Nolt, Scott (Tanya) Nolt, step-brother, Dwane Jr. (Andrea) Stewart, step-sister, Rachel Powell, Raylene (Emilio) Vasquez....

Vonevichith Inthisith

Vonevichith Inthisith

May 10, 2014

Inthisith, Vonevichith, age 52, passed away May 10, 2014. Funeral services will be held Thursday May 15, at 1:30 pm at Watson Reflection Pointe Chapel, 3201 S Webb Rd. Wichita. Share memories at watsonfuneral.com

Clifford K Purvis

Clifford K Purvis

May 7, 2014

Purvis, Clifford K., age 58, passed away May 7, 2014. Cliff was an aerospace technician at Atlas Aerospace LLC. He was also an avid car racing fan. He is preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert and Marie Purvis, brothers, Robert and Roger Purvis, and nephew, Troy Purvis.  He is survived by his daughter, Wendy Slawson of Topeka, brothers, Ronnie...

Ruth Edna Pirner

Ruth Edna Pirner

May 3, 2014

Pirner, Ruth, age 90, passed peacefully on May 3, 2014. Born in Hartsburg, Mo. January 25, 1924, the youngest of 6 children, Ruth retired from Montgomery Wards after 25 years of service. Survived by her 3 children Teresa (Robert) Jackson, Dan (Cathy) Pirner , and Debra McCarley, 7 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. Services will be Friday...

Connie R. Halverson

Connie R. Halverson

May 2, 2014

Halverson, Connie R. (Hill), age 65, Wescon machine operator, passed away May 2, 2014.  The visitation with the family will be from 2 - 4 PM Sunday, with funeral services 11:00 AM Monday, both in the Garden Chapel of Watson Reflection Pointe, 3201 S. Webb.  Survived by her loving family, husband, Gene, step-daughter, Teri (Don) Flannery, Indianapolis, IN, step-son, Doug...

Morris D. Erkolein

Morris D. Erkolein

Apr 26, 2014

Erkolein, Morris D., age 83, ret. VA Medical Center pharmacy technician, passed away April 26, 2014.  Memorial services will be at 10:00 AM Thursday, Watson Reflection Pointe, 3201 S. Webb.  Morris was an  H O model trains enthusiast for over 60 years, who loved his wife and adored his cats.  Preceded in death by his brother Gordon Jerome Erkolein.  Survived by his...

Wilma L. Vasey

Wilma L. Vasey

Apr 25, 2014

Vasey, Wilma L. (Parker), age 85, homemaker, born February 6, 1929 in Joplin, MO, went to be with the Lord on April 25, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren Vasey.  A Celebration of Wilma's life will be at 2:00 PM Wednesday, Countryside Christian Church.  Survived by her sons, Jim (Shelly) Vasey, Wichita, Alan (Shelly) Vasey, Tucson, AZ, daughter, Marilyn...

Phil Webb

Phil Webb

Apr 20, 2014

Webb, Phillip Wayne "Phil", age 72, ret. Boeing/Cessna machinist, was called home Easter Sunday surrounded by his loving family in Terrell, TX.  Memorial Services will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, in the Garden Chapel of Watson Reflection Pointe, 3201 S. Webb, Wichita.  Phil was preceded in death by his parents, George and Dorothy, sister, Bonnie Chrans, grandson, Brian Bazil,...

Dep Ngoc Luong

Dep Ngoc Luong

Apr 12, 2014

Luong, Dep Ngoc, age 55, Wichita Eagle distribution employee, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2014, surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will be 3:00 - 7:00 PM Monday, 5:00 - 7:00 Tuesday, 5:00 - 8:00 Wednesday, with Traditional Buddhist Service 1:30 Thursday, all at Watson Reflection Pointe, 3201 S. Webb, Wichita, KS.  Survived by her husband, Hung Duc Doan, son,...

Steve Dinkel

Steve Dinkel

Apr 9, 2014

Steve Dinkel, age 61, passed away April 9, 2014. Steve was a retired manager at Boeing. He is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Linda, sons, Jason Dinkel of Wichita and Adam (Whitney) Dinkel of Olathe, daughters Stevi of Wichita and Tisha Martin of Destin, FL, mother, Irene Dinkel of Victoria, Ks, granddaughter Breahna Perez, grandson Layton Dinkel and...