Robert Vayaphat
Jan 31, 2013
Vayaphat, Robert, age 65, ret. Mulvane School District maintenance employee, passed away January 31, 2013. The visitation with the family present will be from 6 - 9 PM Friday, with services scheduled for 1:00 PM Saturday, both in the Garden Chapel of Watson Reflection Pointe, 3201 S. Webb, Wichita. Robert was past president of the LAO Winfield Association. Survived by...
Sheila Maddox
Jan 30, 2013
Maddox, Sheila, age 51, homemaker, former Mulvane resident, passed away January 30, 2013 in Glendale, AZ. Funeral Services will be 10:30 AM Friday, Mulvane Baptist Church. Survived by husband, Dave, son, Joshua Hablutzel, daughter, Jayme Hablutzel, mother, Betty Lewis, brothers, Sonny, Lannie, Shawn, Darin, Jesse, Garrett, sisters, Deborah, Michelle, 3 grandchildren. Services with Watson Funeral Home, 3201 S. Webb Rd,...
Kenneth Abram Turner
Jan 18, 2013
Turner, Kenneth Abram, father, son, brother and friend, died Friday January 18, 2013. Kenn was born February 3, 1952 in Parsons, Kansas to Wanda and Atlas Turner. Kenn was renowned among family and friends for his irreverent sense of humor and willingness to share his time and talents. Kenn is survived by his sisters and brothers Deborah and Earl Dimmick...
Judy Pennington
Jan 5, 2013
Pennington, Judy (Farel), age 68, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2013. She was born June 14, 1944 in West Plains, Missouri. Judy was a devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother (Nana), Aunt, Niece, Cousin, Sister-in-law and friend who will be forever missed and forever in our hearts. She was preceded in death by her parents, Aubrey and Dorothy Farel and grandson Colby...
Frederick R. Hyde
Jan 5, 2013
Hyde,Frederick R. "Fred", April 27,1921 - January 5, 2013. Fred was born in Rochester, NY, where he grew up, attended school and met Ruth Stetson. They married in 1941. After merchant marine service in WWII. Fred and Ruth moved west. They travelled widely in the U.S. and Fred worked as a mechanical engineer for several organizations. They spent their later...
Michele Blatti
Dec 30, 2012
Dear Friends:The Blatti family is sad to announce the passing of Michele (Mikki) Ann Blatti on 30 December 2012 in Kansas.Mikki was born in Beaumont, Texas on 2 September 1950 to William H. Blatti and Vivian Peterson Blatti. As a result of her father’s military assignments in in various locations in the United States and overseas, Mikki had the advantage...
WyDean "Blondie" Wilson-Klestinez
Dec 23, 2012
Wilson-Klestinez, WyDean "Blondie", age 46, former Dollar General Store Manager, passed away Dec. 23, 2012. Memorial Services Saturday, 11:00 AM, January 5, 2013, Watson Funeral Home, 3201 S. Webb. Preceded in death by her first husband Tracy Wilson and son, Joshua. "Blondie" was active in Special Olympics, DRC, Avon and loved homemade crafts. Survived by her loving family, husband, Rick,...
Eun Choe
Dec 20, 2012
Choe, Eun Yon, age 84, homemaker, passed away December 20, 2012. Funeral Services 2:00 PM Saturday, in the Garden Chapel of Watson Funeral Home, 3201 S. Webb Road. Survived by her loving family, sons, Hono Choe, Eun Choe, daughters, Chong Choe, Kyung Choe, 9 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren. Share memories at watsonfuneral.com
Shirley A. Elmore
Dec 17, 2012
Elmore, Shirley A., age 79, ret. Boeing material planner, passed away December 17, 2012. Visitation with the family present will be held from 6 - 8 PM Thursday, with funeral services 10:30 AM Friday, both in the Garden Chapel of Watson Reflection Pointe, 3201 S. Webb Rd. Shirley was a volunteer at Metro East Baptist Church, Music Theatre of Wichita,...
Jane Ann Burks
Dec 16, 2012
Burks, Jane Ann, age 50, accountant, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2012. Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, in the Garden Chapel of Watson Funeral Home, 3201 S. Webb Road. Preceded in death by her mother, Judy Burks. Survived by her loving family, father, Fred Burks, brothers, Mark (Jana) Burks, Jack Burks, Freddie (Teresa) Burks, sisters, Jennifer (Terry) Sutherland,...
Don Wilson
Dec 13, 2012
Wilson, Don F., 75, passed away December 13, 2012. He was born April 2, 1937, in Roswell, NM, to Franklin and Beulah (Esslinger) Wilson. He was raised in Pittsburg, KS, and moved to Wichita in 1957. Don was a long-time employee of Domestic Laundry, was co-owner of Peerless Laundry then employed with Tri-State Laundry & Supply. He was an avid...
Howard D. Rhodes
Dec 6, 2012
Rhodes, Howard D., age 74, ret. BeechCraft scheduler for 37 years and Sheriff Reserves, passed away December 6, 2012. Memorial Services 11:00 AM Wednesday, December 12, 2012, in the Garden Chapel of Watson Reflection Pointe, 3201 S. Webb, Wichita. Survived by his loving family, wife, Dorothy, sons, Howard Rhodes, JR, Ryan Rhodes, Aaron Rhodes, daughter, Amanda Rhodes, brother, Alvin Rhodes,...
Sherry L. "Robbie" Hill
Dec 3, 2012
Hill, Sherry L. "Robbie", age 44, homemaker, passed away Dec. 3, 2012. Memorial Services 11:00 AM Friday, Dec. 7, New Beginnings SDA, 209 W. 21st. Survivors: children, Amanda Bowen, Joanna Boyd, Christopher Boyd, Tracy Jeffers, husband, Napolean Hill, siblings, Jon Reed, Bill Reed, Marc Reed, Rhonda Byers, Donald Boyd, Mary Hurst, companion, Sam Pruett, 11 grandchildren and a host of...
Brad Knackstedt
Dec 1, 2012
Knackstedt, Brad, age 47, United States Airforce Master Sgt., Ret., passed away December 1, 2012. Visitation with the family present will be from 6 - 8 PM Tuesday, with funeral services 1:30 PM Wednesday, both in the Garden Chapel of Watson Reflection Pointe, 3201 S. Webb Rd. Brad will have full Military Honors at his service. He is survived by...
John Enright
Nov 30, 2012
Enright, John, age 88, ret. United States Navy, passed away November 30, 2012. Memorial Mass 11:00 AM Tuesday, St. Vincent dePaul, Andover, KS. Survived by his loving family, wife, Doris, sons, Stephen (Sharon) Enright, Michael Enright, daughters, Brenda (Jeff) Schramm, Dena (John) Warych, Julie (Keith) Harvill, 10 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren. Watson Funeral handling cremation services. Share memories at watsonfuneral.com
John P. Enright
Nov 30, 2012
Enright, John P., age 88, US Navy Ret., passed away November 30, 2012. Memorial Mass 10:00 AM Tuesday, St. Vincent DePaul, Andover, KS. Survived by his loving family, wife, Doris, daughters, Brenda Schramm, Dena Warych, Julie Harvill, sons, Stephen Enright, Michael Enright. Watson Funeral Home handling services. Share memories at watsonfuneral.com
Julie Baker
Nov 27, 2012
Baker, Julie, age 52, homemaker, passed away November 27, 2012. Visitation 6 - 8 PM Friday, Service 10:00 AM Saturday, both at Watson Reflection Pointe, 3201 S. Webb Rd. Survived by her father, Verlin Shaffer, daughter, Alicia Baker, son, Eric Baker, brothers, Mike Shaffer, Scott Shaffer, sister, Sharon Haddad, grandchildren Trenton and Brooklyn Wilkinson. Share memories at watsonfuneral.com
Leopoldina Schwahn
Nov 18, 2012
Schwahn, Leopoldina (Skip) R., loving mother passed away November 18, 2012. Survived by her son, Vincent L. Schwahn and daughter-in-law Betty Schwahn, 2 grandchildren, Lucas and Gina Hepler and 1 step granddaughter, Nicol Marie Newell-Bell and 5 great-grandchildren. Leopoldina was born in Strasburg, North Dakota to Anton and Mary (Greffre) Schwahn on October 13, 1923. She moved to Wichita and...
Andrew A. Mathews
Nov 15, 2012
Andrew Arthur Mathews, precious husband and soulmate, much-adored daddy and beloved son, uncle and brother, passed away Nov. 15, 2012. Andrew was a proud employee of The Cessna Finance Corp. (Cessna/Textron), where he was V.P. of Asset Mgmt. Andrew formerly held positions at Hawker Beechcraft, Raytheon Aircraft and Bombardier/Learjet. Andrew graduated from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University/Daytona Beach, Fla., in 1987...
Neil Burrow
Nov 4, 2012
Burrow, Neil, age 95, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away Sunday, November 4, 2012. He was the former owner and publisher of the Haven, KS and St. Francis, KS newspapers. Services Wednesday, 2:00 PM at Reformation Lutheran Church. Visitation one hour prior to service. He will be laid to rest next to his wife of 65 years, Lorraine, in...