Ira Lee O'Donnell
Jun 14, 2012
Ira Lee O'Donnell, 88, Navy Veteran, went to be with his Lord & Savior June 14, 2012. Ira was born Oct. 3, 1923 in Argonia, KS to Francis William & Florence Mae (Cox) O'Donnell. Retired from Cowie Electric (Automotive) and the owner of Eldon Ruck Magnetos and Small Engines at El Dorado, KS. He loved spending time with his sons,...
Violet Irene Brueggeman
Jun 12, 2012
Brueggeman, Violet Irene, 91, died June 12, 2012. Graveside service Thursday 12:00 noon at Lakeview Cemetery.
Robert Carter
Jun 9, 2012
Major Robert Carter, USAF, retired, died June 9, 2012. Mr. Carter was the originator of the Wichita chapter of The Distinguished Flying Cross Society. He served as the 95th President of the 95th bombing group. He was baptized at Sharon Baptist Church. Survived by his wife of 43 years, Ginger; son, Hal Davis; daughters, Gigi Brown, Brenda (Arnold) Friedman; 4...
Lawson "Kerry" Smith
Jun 5, 2012
Lawson "Kerry" Smith, actor, went home to be with his Lord and loving parents, Frank and Marge Smith, June 5, 2012. Kerry is survived by brother, Robert "Bob" (Pam); nieces, Lori (Jesse T.) Smith of New Jersey, Misty (Dean) Whitaker, Wichita, Kansas; nephew, Robert Smith, Wichita, Kansas; great niece and nephew, Kara and Wess Whitaker; uncle, Wallace Smith, Mulvane, Kansas;...
Alvin H. Ploeckelmann
May 30, 2012
Alvin H. Ploeckelmann, 87, died May 30, 2012. Funeral service 10:00 a.m. Saturday at Countryside Christian Church. Visitation Friday 4 to 8 p.m. with family receiving friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Al was a Navy Veteran, retired Hawker Beechcraft employee and USD 260 School Bus Driver. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Wilma; parents; and 3...
Maude "Elaine" Dillon
May 22, 2012
Maude Elaine Dillon, died May 22, 2012 at hospice in Wichita. She was predeceased by three brothers, Albert, William and Frank, and she is survived by one sister, Mildred Allen of Wichita and one brother, Oscar N. Dillon Jr. of Boulder, Colorado. Elaine spent many years in the U.S. Army and retired as a 1st Sergeant in 1977. She then...
Jennie Faye Benjamin
May 20, 2012
Jennie Faye Benjamin, 91, passed away May 20, 2012. Viewing will be held Thursday 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. at Old Mission Mortuary, with Graveside Service at 11:00 a.m. in Old Mission Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Botanica, The Wichita Gardens.
Richard A. Doran
May 13, 2012
Richard A. Doran, 86, passed away May 13, 2012. He was born August 30, 1925 in Chiefland, FL to Richard Alexander Doran, Sr. and Eva Delilah (Waldo) Doran. A Memorial service will be held Tuesday, August 4, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. at Old Mission Mortuary Chapel.
Norman C. Whitcomb
May 5, 2012
Norman C. Whitcomb, 94, died May 5, 2012. Service 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 11 at First United Methodist Church. Viewing and visitation Wednesday, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Old Mission Mortuary. Norman was born on January 3, 1918 on a farm near Brown's town Indiana. He attended East High School and graduated from WSU in 1939. Norman was a member...
Melissa Marie Tweedy
May 4, 2012
Melissa M. Tweedy, 32, 1980 - 2012 went to be with her Lord & Savior. She is survived by her parents, Robert F. and Gwendolyn Tweedy; her beloved grandparents, Robert and Ruth Tweedy. She is survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and many friends. Funeral service will be held Saturday, May 12, 10:00 a.m. at Immanuel Baptist Church....