(Millard) Frank Jones escaped the surly bonds of earth on August 5, 2015 to be reunited in heaven with his wife of 59 years, Opal Jones, who predeceased Frank on May 18, 2015. Frank was born in Holcomb, KS on April 21, 1926 to John L. and Zelah D. (Chrisman) Jones. He was also preceded in death by his parents;...
Reta G. Custer, 85, Wichita, died Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2015. Mrs. Custer was a retired administrative manager and a loving mother and grandmother. Preceding her in death were her husband, Roy "Bud" Custer. Survivors include her children, Vicky Dotson, Mike (Linda) Custer of Wichita, Ks. and Kim (Ron) Cairns of Salina, Ks.; 4 grandchildren; 3 great- grandchildren and 2 step-great-grandchildren....
John Wesley Rowlett, Jr., 42, was born Dec. 28, 1972 in Wichita, KS. to John W. Sr. and Dorothy A. (Adsit) Rowlett. He died in a motorcycle accident on Aug. 3, 2015 near Sturgis, South Dakota. He was a sheet metal assembler for Cessna. Preceding John Jr. in death were his maternal and paternal grandparents. Johnny will be missed by...
Alma Lois Pauler, 78, went to her Heavenly Home on July 31, 2015. It is with both sadness and joy that we remember her life. Cherished wife of 54 years to Charles E. Pauler Sr., beloved mother to Rickey Pauler, Ann Oliver (Clay), and Chuck Pauler (Lisa). She is also survived by 3 of her brothers; 9 grandchildren; and 9...
Marshall L. Williams, 89, died July 29, 2015 in Wichita, Kansas. Survivors: wife Norma M. Williams of the home and son Mark A. Williams of Brownsville, Texas. Marshall was born April 15, 1926 in Clinton, Oklahoma to parents Casper Emmett ("C.E.") and Helen Nancy Williams and was raised in Colony, Oklahoma. He entered the U.S. Army in 1944 and was...
Franklin "Frankie" "Turtle" Kurt McGrew, 25, of Wichita, KS; formerly of Arlington, TX, lost his battle with depression July 29, 2015. Frankie was a good man who had a hard life. Every time he was pushed backward, he would push forward even harder and always found a way through. He could walk up and talk to anyone and become their...
Opal Joyce Hadley was born on February 29, 1936 in String town, Oklahoma to Dewitt and Leo Doretha Hadley. She was the fourth child born to this union. She received her formal education in the Oklahoma school system, graduating in June of 1952 from Atoka High School. Upon graduation from high school, Opal moved to Kansas where she met and...
Cecil Wilson Bruce was born Aug. 25, 1917 in Salina, Ks. to Calvin Dennis and Florence Naomi (Martin) Bruce. He passed away on July 20, 2015 in Wichita, Ks. at the age of 97. Cecil was a retired FAA Inspector. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Gladys; 2 brothers, Ralph and Richard; 2 sisters, Berniece Allen...
Moto Schuessler, 87, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2015. She was born in Tokyo, Japan October 26, 1927. Moto enjoyed traveling and cooking Japanese food, she was a wonderful, loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She is survived by son, Warren E. (Marvella) Schuessler Jr; daughters, Mary (Rick) Woydziak and Nancy Schuessler; two sisters; grandchildren, Kelsey Schuessler, Nicole Schuessler, Christina...
Maxine Alta Shockley was born Oct. 3, 1928 in Tonkawa, OK to Virgil and Georgia Lawyer. She died on July 13, 2015 in Wichita, Ks at the age of 86. Maxine was co-owner of Red's Shockley Hall Cafe. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Leroy; daughter, Carol Meehan; 3 brothers, Clarence, Raymond, and Robert Lawyer. She is survived...