Betty was born July 15, 1929. She was the daughter of Ray and Edith Cronk, and was raised on a farm in Covert, Kansas. She played basketball for her high school and was a life long fan of WSU and KU basketball. She raised four children in Wichtia, Ks.; Linda (Steve) Schaich, Stephen Cailteux, Kathy (Tony) Menzie, Larry (Renee')...
Gary Lynn Short, lost his fight to cancer on March 17, 2019. He was born October 5, 1951 in Wellington, Ks. Gary attended Southeast High School in Wichita, Kansas (class of '69). He was an avid bowler through school and in many leagues. Gary worked for Misco, Boeing, in car sales, and for Metro Courier in Wichita, Ks. He...
Kathryn Janette Siler McCune passed away on March 14 th , 2019. She was born on her grandparent's farm near Wells, KS, on July 31, 1933, to Ernest Lee and Mary Lillius McFarlane Siler. She spent her early life helping on the farm raising chickens, tending gardens, and helping with the cooking and other farm chores. She attended Ottawa...
Josephine Payne, passed away March 9, 2019, was born to Lewis and Clara Schrader in Wichita, KS. January 6, 1922. She leaves behind to mourn her loss her loving daughter Elinor (Randy) Kaplin. Josephine is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Payne; parents; 2 sons, Jim Payne and Ray Fees; a daughter, Jennifer Fees; 3 brothers, Don Schrader,...
Lee Ralph Hoge, 85, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother unexpectedly ran into the arms of his heavenly Father early Sunday, March 3, 2019, in Wichita, KS.
He was born May 8, 1933 in Ottawa, KS to Dean and Martha Ann (Buell) Hoge. The family later moved to California, and then Lee returned to Kansas to attend...
Harp, Karen Lee 73, beloved wife, mother, and grammie, went peacefully to be with her LORD on Friday, March 1, 2019. She was born during a blizzard on February 27, 1946 in Tacoma, WA to the late Lt. Nels and Gwenn (Bruss) Lofgren. Karen was an active member of her church. Teaching VBS was a summer highlight, and she...
Jose Luis Serrano, 65, passed away February 27, 2019. He was born August 12, 1953 in Guadalajara, Mexico. He came to the United States as a child and when old enough, he joined the United States Army. He was stationed at Fort Carson, CO and served his country proudly during his enlistment! Next, Jose moved to Wichita, KS and...
Smith, William J (Bill)
Bill passed away at home on Feb. 15 th , 2019 at the age of 84. He was the owner/operator of Smith's Pest Control for over 40 years. He was preceded in death by his parents and 8 siblings. He is survived by a son, Bill Smith (Debbie) of Derby, Ks; Daughter Darcy...