Obituaries

Robert A. O'Bleness

Robert A. O'Bleness

Mar 20, 2010

O’Bleness, Robert A., age 48, son of Robert J. and Ann O’Bleness, of Wichita, Stage Call Corp. truck driver,died Saturday, March 20, 2010 as a result of semi-trailer accident on I-95, near Stonington, Connecticut. His home was Muskogee, OK and he traveled the U.S. and Canada with many entertainers and show tours. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday,...

Charles Gene Wittenborn

Charles Gene Wittenborn

Mar 19, 2010

WICHITAWittenborn, Charles Gene, 86, electrical engineer, passed away, Friday, March 19, 2010. The visitation with family greeting friends will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday, in the Garden Chapel of Watson Reflection Pointe, 3201 S. Webb Rd, with services scheduled Saturday, March 27, 10 a.m. at Countryside Christian Church, 1919 S. Rock Rd. Charles was born in Towanda, KS to Charlie...

Daniel E. Buckner

Daniel E. Buckner

Mar 11, 2010

Daniel E. Buckner, age 74, Industrial Maintenance Technician, passed away Thursday, March 11, 2010. The visitation with the family present will be from 6 – 8 PM Monday, in the Garden Chapel of Watson Reflection Pointe, 3201 S. Webb Road, with services scheduled for 10:30 AM Tuesday, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1101 N. River Blvd. Dan worked for Fleming Foods,...

Larry Welch

Larry Welch

Mar 11, 2010

Laurence Sylvester “Larry” Welch Jr., 79, a retired Skelgas manager, died Thursday, March 11, 2010. He was born June 28, 1930, in Macon, Mo., to Laurence and Mildred (Moss) Welch. He grew up in Macon and played basketball for Macon High school. He graduated from Macon High in 1948. After high school, he served a year in the U.S. Navy...

Buddy M. Sigwing

Buddy M. Sigwing

Mar 11, 2010

Buddy Murl Sigwing, age 74, ret. Cudahy Meat Packer and Truck Driver, passed away Thursday, March 11, 2010. A Celebration Of Life Service will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, March 20, 2010 in the Garden Chapel of Watson Reflection Pointe, 3201 S. Webb Road. The United States Navy Honor Guard will honor his service to our country. He is...

Joseph F. Moos

Joseph F. Moos

Mar 8, 2010

Moos, Joseph F., 88, loved father, uncle, grandfather and friend passed away Monday, March 8, 2010. Memorial service will be held Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 11 am at Watson Reflection Pointe, 3201 S. Webb Road. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Doris. Survived by daughters Carol Zackary of Denver and Connie Reissig of Wichita;...

James Everley

James Everley

Mar 8, 2010

James Joseph Everley, 63, retired US Postal Service machine operator, passed away, Monday, March 8, 2010. James was born February 25, 1947 to Arling and Charlotte (Davis) Everley in Concordia, Kansas. He served as a Lance Corporal in the US Marine Corp during the Vietnam Era. Survived by: brother Raymond (Janice) Everley of Pensacola, FL; sister Sue (Terry) Esselman of...

Agnes Catherine Cheek

Agnes Catherine Cheek

Mar 7, 2010

Cheek, A. Catherine Adams, 82, born Sept. 1, 1927, peacefully passed away Sun. March 7, 2010 at her home. Her daughter, Lynn Adams Elder, her 1st husband, Lowell P. Adams Sr., and her 2nd husband, James Cheek, preceded her in death. She is survived by her loving sons, Lowell P. Adams Jr. of Tampa, FL, Stanley B. Adams of Victoria,...

Darwin "Dutch" Schwartz

Darwin "Dutch" Schwartz

Mar 2, 2010

Schwartz, Darwin Dale “Dutch”, age 88, ret. Boeing/Moon Rover machinist of 23 yrs, Fishing Resort owner/operator, Lake Lida Lodge, Pelican Rapids, MN for 26 yrs., WWII Veteran U S Army, passed away March 2, 2010. A Celebration Service of Dutch’s Life will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, in the Garden Chapel of Watson Reflection Pointe, 3201 S. Webb Road....

Charlsie Lewis

Charlsie Lewis

Feb 28, 2010

Charlsie Lewis, age 87, homemaker, passed away February 28, 2010. Interment services were held at 3 PM Monday, March 1, in the Cedar Vale, KS Cemetery. Survived by son, Frank, Winfield, KS, daughter, Deanna Oliver, Derby, KS, brothers, Dellis Timmons, Holdenville, OK, Chester Timmons, Ada, OK, sister, Lora Hibbard, Holdenville, OK, Margle Skiles, Millcreek, OK. 2 Grandchildren, 4 Great-Grandchildren.

Sidney Gwaltney

Sidney Gwaltney

Feb 27, 2010

Gwaltney, Sidney H., age 61, ret. Boeing Tool Crib Attendant, passed away February 27, 2010. Visitation with the family present 6 - 8 PM Thursday, Funeral Service 2 PM Friday, both in the Garden Chapel of Watson Reflection Pointe, 3201 S. Webb Road. Burial will follow in Reflection Pointe Cemetery. Survived by wife, Freda, son, Kevin, daughter, Kimberly, mother, Lillian,...

Jerry Lee Wilson

Jerry Lee Wilson

Feb 24, 2010

Wilson, Jerry L., age 60, ret. Lundy Electronics customer engineer, passed away February 24, 2010. He is survived by his loving wife, Sandy(Sipple), brothers, James (Barb) Wilson, of Medina, OH, Bill Wilson, Estero, FL, many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Tom. Jerry's request was that no services were to be...

Maria Arteaga

Maria Arteaga

Feb 23, 2010

Arteaga, Maria, age 84, homemaker, went to be with the Lord on February 23, 2010. The visitation with the family present will be from 5 - 7 PM Friday, with funeral services scheduled for 11:00 AM Saturday, both in the Garden Chapel of Watson Reflection Pointe, 3201 S. Webb Road. Maria's survivors include her loving husband of 58 years, Lucio,...

Bruce Marks

Bruce Marks

Feb 22, 2010

Marks, Bruce N., age 83, ret. Cessna aeronautical engineer, passed away February 22, 2010. Memorial service 10:00 AM Friday, in the Garden Chapel of Watson Reflection Pointe, 3201 S. Webb. United States Navy Military inurnment services will be in the Kansas Veteran’s Cemetery, Winfield, KS following the service. Survived by his loving family, wife, Almeda, sons, Kevin (Debbie) Marks, Brian...

Marjorie M. Friend

Marjorie M. Friend

Feb 16, 2010

Marjorie M. Friend, age 88, ret. Wichita State Bank teller, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2010. Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, in the Garden Chapel of Watson Reflection Pointe, 3201 S. Webb Road. Survived by her husband, Conrad, son, Roger D. Garner, of Henrico, VA, 8 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren.

Thongly Khotsiphom

Thongly Khotsiphom

Feb 16, 2010

Thongly Khotsiphom, age 66, homemaker, passed away February 16, 2010. Serice will be held at 1:30 PM Saturday, in the Garden Chapel of Watson Reflection Pointe, 3201 S. Webb Road. Survived by sons, Khamman Charkthana, St. Louis, MO, Khongchanh Khotsiphom, Wichita, god-daughter, Chan Phommachanh, Wichita, brothers, Somndy, Chanhmy, of St. Louis, MO, sister, Oud, Wichita, 3 grandchildren.

Gary Rikli

Gary Rikli

Feb 12, 2010

Gary Leon Rikli, 69 years old, Lear Jet plant manager/machinist, passed February 12, 2010. Services will be held at Plainview Community Church Monday, February 15, 2010 at 1:00 pm. Viewing will be at Watson Funeral Home Sunday February 14, 2010 from 2:00-4:00pm. Gary is survived by his wife Anita Rikli, two sons Kirk Rikli (fiance Angela Wholer), Kevin Rikli (wife...

David S. Morgan

David S. Morgan

Feb 9, 2010

Morgan, David S., age 62, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2010. Our knight in shining armor, he lived the life of a quiet hero. A man of impeccable integrity, he gave all of himself to his family, friends and co-workers. We will miss his presence immensely , but the spirit of his inspiration will imbue our lives forever. A Celebration...

Bonnie Flowers

Bonnie Flowers

Feb 7, 2010

Bonnie O. Flowers, Loving mother, age 86, rested with the Lord Sunday, February 7, 2010. The visitation will be from 1 - 8 PM Wednesday, with the family present from 6 - 8 PM in the Garden Chapel of Watson Reflection Pointe, 3201 S. Webb Road. Services 1:30 PM Thursday, at Poplar Avenue Church of Christ. Bonnie was born to...

Jimmie Ray Dowell

Jimmie Ray Dowell

Feb 5, 2010

Dowell, Jimmie R., self-employed subcontractor, passed away on Feb. 5, 2010, at the age of 45. He was preceded in death by his father Toney Dowell, brother in law Timothy Carver, and niece Chasity Dowell. He is survived by his mother, Huleta Dowell of Wichita; brothers, Bill, Gene, Richard (Shelia), and Mike (Patricia) Dowell all of Wichita; sisters, Rita Hawkins,...