Obituaries

Jul 9, 2023

Vankham Keodouangkham, 71, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023.  She was born January 14, 1952 to Bounthan and Chantti Tidavanh in Luang Prabang, Laos.  

She was preceded in death by her parents.  Vankham is survived by her husband of 43 years, Kongkham Keodouangkham; children, Dokkeo (Eric Flores) Keodouangkham, Souraphon Keodouangkham, and Souphan Keodouangkham; step-children, Khamnoun Sengchanthong and Khamsouk Sengchanthong;...

Jul 8, 2023

Larry E. Gibson, loving husband, father, and grandfather, 83, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023 in Tulsa, OK.  He was born February 13, 1940 in Wichita, KS.  

Larry was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing, spending time on the lake, and gardening.  He enjoyed woodworking, following KU Basketball, and playing UNO! with his friends from Boeing.

He was preceded...

Jul 4, 2023

John Alexander Ellison, 90, passed away on July 4, 2023.  He was born March 11, 1933, in Lima Ohio to Howard & Esther Ellison.

In 1934, John's family moved to Ontario, Canada and John returned to the states (New York) in 1984 where he worked on Wall Street as a stockbroker and bond trader.  He was a man of great...

Jul 1, 2023

Trương Thị Năm, 75, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023.  She was born January 1, 1947 in Vungtau, Vietnam.  

Nam immigrated to America from Vietnam through Maylasia in 1980.  She worked on the assembly line for Tony's Pizza in Salina, KS.  Nam loved gardening, cooking, and spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Jun 27, 2023

Thavrie Sokhom Botkin, 60, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023.  She was born September 27, 1962 to Eimm Koy and Nou Mao in Kampot, Cambodia.  

She was preceded in death by her father; and siblings, Sophath Koy and Amanda Sprowson.  Thavrie is survived by her mother; children, Ayerl Eubanks and Rogan VanOrden; grandchildren, Brooklyn and Glavine; and brothers, Samol...

Jun 14, 2023

Jun 9, 2023

LeeRoy Wheeler, 87, loving father and grandfather, passed away Friday, June 9, 2023.  He was born May 16, 1936 to Hiram and Alie (Loftis) Wheeler in Dover, OK.  

LeeRoy worked at Beech for 42 years.  He enjoyed fishing and was an avid Oklahoma University fan.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Corene Wheeler; daughter, Debra Smith; siblings,...

Jun 6, 2023

Paula J. Showalter, 86, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023.  She was born May 28, 1937 to Elvin and Lela Kitch in Hutchinson, KS.  

Paula loved traveling, slot machines, dancing, and laughing.  Most of all she loved spending time with her dogs and family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Troy Meier; sister, Sheila Kitch; and...

Jun 4, 2023

Eleanor "Ellie" Trower, 72, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023.  She was born September 6, 1950 to John and Nell (Calkins) Breedlove in Oakland, CA.  

Ellie's world revolved around her family and she devoted herself to providing for them.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Kenneth James Zabienski; and granddaughters, Danielle...

May 30, 2023

Smith, (Eva) Ilean, 91, went home to be with her personal Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 30th, 2023. She was born March 8th, 1932, to Peter and Winnie Miller in Admire, Kansas.  She and her husband, Larnard, owned and operated Larnard Smith Insurance Agency. She was a loving and godly mother and grandmother. She worked tirelessly and sacrificially for others...

May 23, 2023

Brian Bushman, 57, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023.  He was born February 8, 1966 to Norman and Arlene (Riesberg) Bushman in Carroll, IA.  

Brian was a valued longtime member of the Pizza Hut team where he earned the respect of his team members and was known for being easy to get along with.  

Brian was an avid...

May 2, 2023

Linda Carol Smith (Bowen), 64, passed away Tuesday morning, May 2, 2023.

Linda was born July 15, 1958 in Americus Georgia to Mary Ann & Vernon Bowen.

Her early childhood was spent with a sister Sandy (Bowen) Gohring and an aunt Kathy Jo Morgan, who was just a few months older than Linda.

After their parents divorced, Linda and Sandy...

Apr 18, 2023

Mek You, 86, passed away Tuesday, April 18th, 2023.  She was born April 13th, 1937 in Taney, Cambodia.  

Mek grew up as a farmer in Cambodia and enjoyed gardening.  She was an active member of the Wichita Cambodian Buddhist Society.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Meas Muth; son-in-law, Phorn Chroeung; and brothers, Torng You and Tem...

Mar 28, 2023

Johnnie Rattana, 34, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2023.  He was born May 23, 1988 to Chay and Chansamone (Kongsouphone) Rattana in Oakland, CA. 

Johnnie was an avid Raiders fan, and repped them every chance he got. He loved to karaoke, sing, and dance, which made him the life of the party wherever he went. He also loved to cook,...

Mar 4, 2023

Nguyễn Văn Mạo, 86, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023.  He was born February 18, 1937 to Nguyen Van Phong and Nguyen Thi Tam in Bien Hoa, Vietnam.  

Mao was an officer for the South Vietnamese Army and fought along side US troops in the Vietnam War.  He brought his family to America in 1989 to provide a better...

Feb 25, 2023

James Shull, 66, passed away on February 25, 2023. He was born November 11, 1956 to his parents Everett Lee and Newana (Stevenson) Shull in Robinson, IL.

 He was preceded in death by his father Everett Lee Shull and wife, Emma Shull, of 42 years. James was also preceded in death by his mother and father-in-law Warnie and Mildred (Glenn)...

Feb 24, 2023

Benjamin “Benny” Hagen, 11, passed away Friday, February 24, 2023.  He was born February 19, 2012 to Benjamin Hagen and Tracy (Anderson) Hagen in Wichita, KS.  

Benny's life mission was to be a police officer and help others.  He enjoyed working with animals, horseback riding, and dressing up like his first responder heroes.  Benny loved riding his bike, playing...

Feb 19, 2023

Adam C. Arnold, 48, entered into his eternal rest onSunday, February 19, 2023. He was born January 10, 1975 in Baton Rouge, LA.   Adam retired from the Air Force in June of 2013 as a Master Sergeant. He spent most of his military career working as an egress systems technician on F-15s and F-16s. Adam was a purple belt...

Jan 26, 2023

Bay Le, 71, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023.  He was born April 15, 1951 to Thi Le and Huot Tran in Saigon, Vietnam.  

Bay cared for his family members and sponsored many of them to be able to immigrate to America.  He valued family above everything.  Bay had a positive outlook on life.  He loved singing, dancing and...

Jan 26, 2023

James Hassell, 57, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023.  He was born February 28, 1965 to Leslie and Wanda (Bates) Hassell in Cleveland, OH.  

James worked as a machinist at Beechcraft until 2009.  

He was preceded in death by his sister, Dana Hassell-Conwell. James is survived by his parents; wife of 22 years, Susan; children, Brianna Hassell and...