Wilbur L. Arnn
Apr 16, 2013
Arnn, Wilbur L., 83, retired Boeing, passed away April 16, 2013. Funeral service 11:00 a.m. Friday, Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, both at Old Mission Mortuary. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War, an avid KU Fan, Outdoorsman and Gardener. Preceded in death by his parents and 3 brothers. Survived by his wife of 59 ½ years,...
Mary Kocsis (Kocsis) Kocsis
Apr 14, 2013
Kocsis, Mary J., 57, died April 14, 2013. Funeral service Friday 2:00 p.m., Visitation Thursday 4 to 8 p.m., both at Old Mission Mortuary. Preceded in death by mother, Delorise; daughter, Gyna; infant son, Alan. Survived by father, Joseph; son, Curtis Wilson; brother, Robert Kocsis; sister, Pam Smith; 6 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; special friend, Sheila Brown. Memorials may be...
R. Gilbert "Gil" Hammond
Apr 13, 2013
Gil went to be with his Lord on April 13, 2013. He was born in Independence, KS on October 22, 1932. Gil was a brilliant Aerospace Engineer whose career spanned decades, including designing electrical systems for planes at Boeing and LearJet, respectively, after which he joined Martin Marietta and designed spacecraft. He immensely enjoyed world travel, creating and enjoying sound...
Richard Eugene "Rick" Evans
Apr 11, 2013
Evans, Richard E. "Rick", was born in Corydon, Iowa to John and Sarrah Evans. He died Thursday, April 11, 2013 in Wichita, Kansas at the age of 81. Rick was a retired supervisor with the U.S. Post Office. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters, a step-daughter, Dee Gordon, and wives, Eve Evans and Joyce Evans. Rick...
Paula "Darlene" Lewis (Munson) Lewis
Apr 9, 2013
Lewis, Paula "Darlene" (Munson), 75, went to be with the Lord on April 9, 2013. Retired St. Joseph Hospital; member of New Spring Church. Preceded in death by her parents, Paul & Mabel Munson, Earl & Odessa Naylor; infant son, David Lewis. Survived by her husband of 58 years, Richard; children, Rochelle Sill (Skip), Peggy Pierce (Craig), Rick Lewis (Therese),...
Judy Thomas (Nurnberg) Thomas
Apr 8, 2013
Thomas, Judith Kay, a hardworking, kindhearted person who touched the lives of the countless people she knew, died Monday after a valiant battle with lung cancer. Judy never complained about her illness and always put her faith in the Lord. Judy was born in Saffordville, Kansas to Robert and Evelyn Nurnberg. She leaves a rich and loving legacy with her...
Twila Fern Draper
Apr 5, 2013
Draper, Twila Fern, 85, died April 5, 2013. Twila was a member of West Douglas Church of Christ and loved crafting. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Gilbert. Survivors include daughter, Wanda Spencer; grandchildren, Kyle and Chelsea. Funeral service 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Old Mission Mortuary, with viewing one hour prior. Memorials may be made to...
James B. Deberry
Apr 1, 2013
DeBerry, James B., 81, died April 1, 2013. He was a member of Trinity Lodge #313, Sunflower Lodge #86, the founding Master of Community Daylight Lodge #455, lifetime member of York Rite, a 33rd degree Scottish Rite, Shriner and Eastern Star member. He was preceded in death by his parents; 4 brothers and loving wife of 59 years, Charlene. Survivors...
Beatrice Fernandez (Cano) Fernandez
Mar 28, 2013
Fernandez, Beatrice C., 73, passed away March 28, 2013. She was an active member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness who ministered to others on a daily basis. Preceded in death by her parents, Juan & Guadalupe Cano; son, Mark S. Rodriguez; brothers, Johnny & Gabriel and sister, Hilda. Survived by her husband of 17 years, Fernando; sons, Joe, Jesse,...
Frances Cowley (Reed) Cowley
Mar 23, 2013
Cowley, Frances Carolyn, 77, passed away March 23, 2013. She loved beading and to crochet, especially baby blankets. Preceded in death by her mother, Verna Reed; husband, Richard and son, Joseph. Survivors include son, Jeff (Terri) Cowley; daughter, Shelly Cowley; brother, Royce Reed; sister, Nova (George) Yearly; grandchildren, Alex, Tyler, Brynne, Abby; 2 great grandchildren; nieces, Dawn Wailand, Holly Modica....