Obituaries

Carol R. Criswell

Carol R. Criswell

Sep 5, 2024

Carol R. Criswell, 88, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, September 5, 2024. She was born January 5, 1936 to Morse and Pearl (Bublitz) Ridgeway in Grand Rapids, MN. 

Carol was raised in the beautiful state of Northern MN where she graduated from high school and earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Art Education. She taught...

Saga Y. Cushman

Saga Y. Cushman

Aug 31, 2024

Saga Y. Cushman, 89, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024. She was born December 30, 1934 in Tokunoshima, Japan. 

Saga was a very active woman that enjoyed bowling, sewing, cooking, and especially tending to her garden. She will be remembered for her caring nature and generosity in taking her friends out to dinner. Saga was very proud of her Japanese heritage...

Jacob Neuangthavong

Jacob Neuangthavong

Aug 27, 2024

Jacob Neuangthavong, 16, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024. He was born March 15, 2008 to Okath and Tiffini (Sysaeng) Neuangthavong in Wichita, KS. 

Jacob was a junior at Southeast High School. He enjoyed playing video games and chatting with his friends on the computer he built. Jacob saw numerous movies with his father at the theater and frequented the YMCA...

Kirk R. Luper

Kirk R. Luper

Aug 24, 2024

Kirk R. Luper, passed away unexpectedly on August 24, 2024. Kirk was born to Keith and Kolene (Burkhart) Luper on May 9, 1960. He was an Augusta, KS, high school graduate and attended Allen County Community College. He was a career employee of Beechcraft/Raytheon/Textron where he held many positions, including Crew Chief.

Kirk enjoyed many hobbies including fishing, playing guitar, and...

Kevin Eugene Flower

Kevin Eugene Flower

Aug 22, 2024

Kevin Eugene Flower, 50, passed away Thursday, August 22nd, 2024. He was born January 14th, 1974 to Francis Flower and Sharon Claycamp in Marysville, Kansas. 

Kevin had more personality and vibrancy in one pinky than most do in their entire body. Kevin always said he didn't really have friends, and though we all would want to disagree, he was right. He...

Nou Mao

Nou Mao

Aug 20, 2024

Nou Mao, 88, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2024. She was born December 8, 1935 in Kampot, Cambodia. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Eimm Koy; and children, Thavrie Botkin, Sophath Koy, and Amanda Sprowson. Nou is survived by her children, Samol (Sophy Chy) Koy, Pha (Sopha Phear) Koy, Sopaul (Navy Chheng) Coy; 26 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. 

Traditional Buddhist...

Flor De Maria De Vega

Flor De Maria De Vega

Aug 17, 2024

Flor De Maria De Vega, 80, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 17, 2024. She was born January 9, 1944 to Gerardo Jimenez Mena and Rosa Garcia Mendez in San Jose, Costa Rica.

Flor enjoyed watching Turner Classic Movies, reading true crime novels, and spending time with her family and friends, especially going...

Tot Sayngavong

Tot Sayngavong

Aug 15, 2024

Tot Sayngavong, 62, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024. She was born June 2, 1962 to Kane and Noudam (Lopsavan) Insyxiengmai in Pakse, Laos. 

Tot retired in 2021 after owning and operating Hot Cafe in Atlanta, GA for 29 years. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Hoth Louangpraseuth; and son, James Voraboud. Tot is survived by her children, Tee...

Wanda A. Yates

Wanda A. Yates

Aug 6, 2024

Wanda A. Yates, a beacon of kindness and generosity, passed away peacefully at the age of 95 years and 6 months on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. She was born March 4, 1929 to Joseph and Lonnie (Dawson) Bell in Van Buren, MO. 

Known for her warm heart and giving nature, Wanda touched the lives of many in her family and friends....

Van Phong Tran

Van Phong Tran

Jul 24, 2024

Van Phong Tran, 33, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024. He was born September 2, 1990 to Hung Tran and Suong Pham in Wichita, KS. 

Van graduated from Butler Community College in May 2019 and became a Registered Nurse at Wesley Woodlawn. He married Cinthia on October 8 and raised two children together. Van enjoyed cooking, his favorite dishes were Japanese...

Phù Mỹ Tân

Phù Mỹ Tân

Jul 10, 2024

Tan My Phu, 91, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024. He was born January 3, 1933 to Bau Phu and Tham Dang in Rach Gia, Vietnam. 

 Tan worked as an inspector at Rose America for 9 years and then retired.

Tan is survived by his wife, Tam Hoang; children, Tien (Thang Hua) Phu, Truc (Thai Dinh) Phu, and Trang (Dung Nguyen) Phu;...

Kurt McPhail

Kurt McPhail

Jul 9, 2024

Kurt Riley McPhail passed away Tuesday, July 9th at 5:45pm at home with his Wife, Kathy McPhail, due to a sudden, unexpected and major cardiac arrest.

Kurt Riley McPhail was born and lived the majority of his life in Wichita, KS, with the latter years in Mulvane, KS. He was a devoted Husband and beloved Son, Brother and Friend to more...

Charles Chris Maack

Charles Chris Maack

Jul 2, 2024

On the evening of Tuesday, July 2, 2024, retired Command Master Chief Petty Officer, USN Charles “Chuck” Chris Maack passed away at the venerable age of 91 and was ushered to heaven at the moment of death by a spectacular sunset so beautiful that it could inspire the staunchest unbelievers that there is, indeed, a God. 

Charles was born and raised...

Benjamin "Ben" Nida

Benjamin "Ben" Nida

Jun 27, 2024

Benjamin "Ben" Nida, 37, passed away June 27, 2024. He was born May 26, 1987 to Charles and Barbara (Husarik) Nida in Wichita, KS. 

Benjamin had a great heart and loved his family deeply. He always tried to see the good in everyone, and would go to great lengths to help his friends and family even when it required personal sacrifice....

Savoeun Nhem

Savoeun Nhem

Jun 23, 2024

Savoeun Nhem, 80, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born November 15, 1943 in Battambong, Cambodia. 

Savoeun was a devout Buddhist who enjoyed volunteering his time at the Cambodian Temple. He also enjoyed family, fishing and growing vegetables in his garden. Savoeun was a  kindhearted soul and would give you the shirt off his back.

He was...

Nguyễn Văn Cho

Nguyễn Văn Cho

Jun 20, 2024

Cho Van Nguyen, 70, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024.  He was born April 3, 1954 to Hung Van Truong and Lieu Thi Nguyen in Ben Tre, Vietnam.  

Cho came to America in 1985, where he resided in Kansas. He retired from Farmland/Smithfield. He loved the outdoors which include gardening, going to the lake and fishing. Football and soccer were...

Maxine Allison

Maxine Allison

Jun 16, 2024

Maxine Allison (Cook), 79, passed away on June 16, 2024 just three days shy of her 80th birthday in Wichita, Kansas. She was born in Marshfield, Missouri to John and Rebecca Cook.

She dedicated nearly four decades of her life to the procurement and distribution supply department at St. Joseph Hospital, where her diligence and commitment were deeply valued.

Maxine loved playing...

Nguyen Thanh Hãi

Nguyen Thanh Hãi

Jun 4, 2024

Hai Thanh Nguyen, 58, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2024.  He was born October 3, 1965 to Dan Van Nguyen and Ha Thu Nguyen in Rach Gia, Vietnam.

Hai enjoyed cooking for his family and loved spending every opportunity he could with his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Thanh Nguyen. Hai is survived by his wife...

Vickie Lynn Turley

Vickie Lynn Turley

May 18, 2024

Vickie Lynn Turley, 57, home health aide, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024. She was born November 22, 1966 to Willis and Mildred Gray. Vickie was preceded in death by her mother Mildred, her father Willis, and brother-in-law Dan Crelly. Left to cherish her memory is her husband Terry Turley, sisters Lavonne (Brad) Huddleston and Shiela Crelly, daughters Amber (Johnathon) Thompson,...

Rose Ann Reneau

Rose Ann Reneau

May 17, 2024

Rose Ann Reneau, 89, passed away Friday, May 17, 2024. She was born September 13, 1934, to Sam and Gladys (Rose) Wood in Kiowa County, Kansas. Rose Ann enjoyed music, gardening, bird watching, and spending time with her family. She was a sweet and “spunky” lady, known for her humor. She will be greatly missed.She was preceded in death by her...