Obituaries

Peggy Jo Gilbert

Peggy Jo Gilbert

May 18, 2008

Gilbert, Peggy Jo, age 80, retired Cessna Aircraft employee. passed away, Sunday, May 18, 2008. Visitation with the family, Tuesday, 5 to 7 p.m. in the Garden Chapel of Watson Reflection Pointe, 3201 S. Webb Rd. Graveside service, Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. at Greenwood Cemetery. Preceded in death by her husband, Clarence. Survivors, son, Clarence Gilbert, Jr. of Derby, daughters, Judy...

Jim Collins

Jim Collins

May 12, 2008

Collins, James George II “Jim”, age 55, former Vice-President of Griggs Oil Co., Marquee Motorcars owner, managing partner of DSX Media, and entrepreneur, lost his life on Monday, May 12, 2008. The family will receive friends at Watson Funeral Home, 3201 S. Webb Rd. on Wednesday, May 14th, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. A celebration of Jim’s life will be held at...

David Carl Peaden

David Carl Peaden

May 7, 2008

Peaden, David C., age 79, ret. Cessna Finance Corporation Finance Manager, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2008. David was born on December 18, 1928, in Blountstown, Florida to Thomas J. and Lillie (Merchant) Peaden. He married Rita M. Jacobs on May 9, 1953, in Denver, CO. They moved from Liberal, KS to the Wichita area in 1965. He was preceded...

William Kongvongsay

William Kongvongsay

May 6, 2008

Kongvongsay, William, age 78, passed away, Tuesday, May 6, 2008. Services are scheduled for Sunday, May 11, 2008, 2;30 p.m. in the Garden Chapel of Watson Reflection Pointe, 3201 S. Webb Road, Wichita,Kansas.

Jo Huxtable

Jo Huxtable

May 5, 2008

Huxtable, Jo, age 95, ret. USD 259 secretary, passed away Monday, May 5, 2008, surrounded by her family. The visitation with the family present will be held from 5 - 7 PM Friday, in the Garden Chapel of Watson Reflection Pointe, with funeral services scheduled for 11:00 AM Saturday, at Aldersgate United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by her husband,...

Keith R. Leland

Keith R. Leland

May 3, 2008

Leland, Keith R., age 64, freight transportation owner/operator, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2008. The visitation with the family present will be held from 6 - 8 PM Wednesday, with funeral services scheduled for 1:00 PM Thursday, both in the Garden Chapel of Watson Reflection Pointe, with burial following in Forest Hill Cemetery, rural Arkansas City, KS. He is survived...

Michael Schepis

Michael Schepis

May 1, 2008

Schepis, Dr. Michael, age 82, ret. Baptist minister, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 1, 2008. The visitation with the family will be held from 2 - 4 PM Sunday, in the Garden Chapel of Watson Reflection Pointe, 3201 S. Webb Road, with funeral services scheduled for 2:00 PM Monday, at Friendship Baptist Church, 2209...

Jack Stiles

Jack Stiles

Apr 30, 2008

Stiles, Jack, age 85, retired Stiles and Son Auto and Truck Repair owner, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2008. A Service of Remembrance is scheduled for 11:00 AM Monday at Woodland United Methodist Church. He is survived by his loving wife Lola, daughters, Jacque Purcell and her husband Dan Greer, of Rochester, MN, Nancy Lamb and her husband Mark, of...

Phi H. Van

Phi H. Van

Apr 26, 2008

Van, Phi H., Age 33, Doctor of Podiatry, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 26, 2008. Visitation with the family present will be Tuesday, 6 to 8 PM, with services scheduled for 10:00 AM Wednesday, both in the Garden Chapel of Watson Reflection Pointe, with Burial following in Reflection Pointe Cemetery, 3201 S. Webb Road, Wichita. Survived by his father,...

Michelle Marie Zorbaugh

Michelle Marie Zorbaugh

Apr 26, 2008

Zorbaugh, Michelle M., age 42, passed away, Saturday, April 26, 2008. Services on Thursday, 10:30 a.m., visitation one hour prior to services, in the Garden Chapel of Watson Reflection Pointe, 3201 S. Webb Rd. Survivors, Son, Ryan Zorbaugh of York, PA, Daughters, Stephanie Marie DeChant of Ness City, KS, Brooke Zorbaugh of York, PA, Longtime Companion, Doc Crawford of Stanley,...

Charles E. Davis

Charles E. Davis

Apr 17, 2008

Derby, Kansas ~Davis, Charles E., 75, retired United States Postal Service letter carrier for 34 years, passed away, Thursday, April 17, 2008. Visitation with the family, Monday, 5 to 7 p.m. in the Garden Chapel of Watson Reflection Pointe, 3201 S. Webb Road, Services, Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, Derby, Kansas. Preceded in death by his parents,...

Charlotte L. Wollenslegel

Charlotte L. Wollenslegel

Apr 16, 2008

Derby, Kansas ~ Wollenslegel, Charlotte L., 71, passed away, Wed., April 16, 2008. No local services. Survivors, daughters, Laura Flores and Lisa Fought, sister, Betty Wade, 5 grandchildren.

Larry M. Lewis

Larry M. Lewis

Apr 12, 2008

Lewis, Larry M., age 69, retired Boeing Wichita employee, passed away, Saturday, April 12, 2008. Visitation, Tuesday, 9 to 11 a.m. at Watson Reflection Pointe, 3201 S. Webb Rd., Services, 1:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Mulvane. Larry served in the United States Navy for 11 years. Survivors, Wife, Betty, Sons, Larry Ray Lewis, Sonny Hall, Lannie, Shawn and Darin...

Fred R. Beyette

Fred R. Beyette

Apr 9, 2008

Beyette, Fred Richard, age 66, former Summit County, Colorado restaurant owner, retired dietary manager at Medicalodge of Wichita and current lunch aid at Caldwell elementary school, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2008. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service is scheduled for 10:30 AM Saturday, at Calvary United Methodist Church, 2525 N. Rock Road. He is survived by his loving wife,...

Steven R. Hansel

Steven R. Hansel

Apr 8, 2008

Hansel, Steven R., 68 retired Boeing Wichita engineer, passed away, Tuesday, April 8, 2008. Memorial service at a later date. Survivors, wife, Ethel, mother, June, sons, Mark and Larry Hansel, daughters, Cheryl Hansel-Sanders, Tammi Hansel-Yoro, brother, Bruce Hansel, eight grandchildren.

Ilene Bearden

Ilene Bearden

Apr 5, 2008

Bearden, Ilene 'Nana", age 71, Walgreens (21st and Webb) Senior Beauty Advisor, passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning, April 5, 2008 at her home. The visitation with the family present will be from 5 - 7 PM Tuesday, in the Garden Chapel of Watson Reflection Pointe (Wichita), with Funeral Services scheduled for 1:00 PM Wednesday, at the First Baptist Church, 1206...

Johnie Ray Wheeler

Johnie Ray Wheeler

Apr 4, 2008

Wheeler, Johnie Ray, 54, Spirit AeroSystems employee. Johnie has left us to ride the heavens on his Harley with the big guy. For those who know and Love him, his wonderful laughter preceded him. Through riding his Harley, his family grew in the Brotherhood and Sisterhood of loving to ride. When Johnie met Janice, she showed him unconditional love, and...

Paul F. Wambsganss

Paul F. Wambsganss

Mar 24, 2008

Wambsganss, Paul F., 57, passed away, Monday, March 24, 2008. A Service of Remembrance will be Thursday, 1:30 p.m., Garden Chapel of Watson Reflection Pointe. Survivors, son, Aaron, daughter, Theresha Wambsganss, brothers, William and Leon.

Eva Marie Silcott

Eva Marie Silcott

Mar 23, 2008

Silcott, Eva Marie, age 98, loving mother and grandmother and ret. Labette County, Kansas school teacher, passed away Easter morning, March 23, 2008. Services are scheduled for 10:30 AM Saturday at Calvary United Methodist Church, with burial following at 3:00 PM in Altamont, KS. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne, grandchildren Robbie and Ricky and is survived...

Joe Ludiker

Joe Ludiker

Mar 22, 2008

Ludiker, Joe, age 80, former Ad-Art Agency owner and ret. Active Aging Newspaper manager, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2008. The visitation with the family present will be from 4 - 6 PM Tuesday, with services scheduled for 11:00 AM Wednesday, both in the Garden Chapel of Watson Reflection Pointe, with burial following in Reflection Pointe Cemetery, located on the...