Margaret O Courtney

Margaret O Courtney

Aug 24, 2026

Margaret Courtney was born January 26, 1952 in El Dorado Kansas to Forest and Elizabeth Chapman. She was the youngest of three children with two older brothers, Joe and Ron. She graduated from El Dorado High School and went on to study at Butler County Community College.

She was the loving mother of two daughters and worked for over 30 years...

Dale Lewin Guthrie

Dale Lewin Guthrie

Aug 22, 2026

Dale Lewin Guthrie, at the age of 97 and a half years old, passed from this life on August 22, 2026.

Dale was born on February 11, 1929, in Valley Center, Kansas to Lewin Guthrie and Alice Stauffer Guthrie.

He was a 1950 graduate of Wichita University with a Bachelor of Finance degree. During college Dale was in the ROTC program and...

Franklin Lee Forgie

Franklin Lee Forgie

Aug 22, 2026

Frank Lee Forgie, 74, of Wichita passed away peacefully at his home on August 22, 2026. 

He was born in Wichita, Kansas, on February 24, 1952, to Robert “Bob” and Lucille Forgie.

Frank was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a proud United States Marine who received an honorable discharge. Frank spent his career as a Master HVAC technician,...

Lynn Howard VanStock

Lynn Howard VanStock

Aug 21, 2026

Lynn Howard VanStock, 76, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on August 21, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas. He was born on February 9, 1950, in Hutchinson, Kansas.

Lynn graduated from Hutchinson High School before proudly serving his country in the United States Air Force, where he achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant. After leaving the Air Force, Lynn continued his career...

Patricia "Pat" Ann Gepner

Patricia "Pat" Ann Gepner

Aug 20, 2026

Patricia Ann "Pat" Gepner was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend — one of the strongest women many of us have ever known. She knew what it meant to work hard, love deeply, and show up for the people she cared about, always.

Pat was born Helen Jean Kinnaman on May 12, 1934, in Wichita, Kansas. At age...

Marshela Pauline Adolfson

Marshela Pauline Adolfson

Aug 17, 2026

Marshela Pauline Adolfson, of Meade, KS, passed away peacefully, with her brothers at her side, early Monday morning, August 17, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas.

She is preceded in death b;y her husband, Wayne Adolfson; and both parents, Willard and Helen. She is survived by; her brothers, Martin and Mark.

Marshela was born in Modesto, California, the first of three children, to Helen...

Loyda Roman

Loyda Roman

Aug 12, 2026

Loyda Roman, 72, of Wichita, KS, passed away on August 12, 2026 surrounded by her immediate family. She was born November 17,1953 in Manhattan, New York to Victor and Marta Roman.

She had a lifelong passion for the arts and enjoyed pencil coloring, puzzles, crocheting and reading. She frequently visited museums, the zoo, the botanical gardens and aquariums. She shared this...

John A Larson

John A Larson

Aug 12, 2026

John Arthur Larson, age 81 of Wichita, Kansas, passed away at home on August 12th, 2026.

He was born on March 13th, 1945, in Wichita, Kansas, to A.C. and Katherine Larson. He graduated from South High School and had multiple careers in the manufacturing industry, including aerospace, construction equipment, and custom horse trailers. He was known for his exceptional work ethic....

Daniel Ray Slater

Daniel Ray Slater

Aug 12, 2026

Daniel Ray Slater, 79, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on August 12, 2026.

Daniel was born on September 20, 1946, in Independence, Kansas, to Rev. Glenn A.

Slater and Vera B. Howerton-Slater. Known as “Danny” in his younger years, he spent much of his early childhood traveling with his parents, who were evangelists, spreading the gospel of God....

Milo Benjamin Mackey Jr.

Milo Benjamin Mackey Jr.

Aug 12, 2026

Milo Benjamin Mackey Jr., 64, of Middletown, NY, peacefully passed away surrounded by his loved ones on August 12, 2026, at his home in Wichita, KS.Milo was born in Warwick, New York, on May 9, 1962, as one of eleven children to Milo Sr. and Dorothy Mackey. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, camping, and scraping. He also...

Linda LaRue Vicens - Pinkley

Linda LaRue Vicens - Pinkley

Aug 11, 2026

With sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother. Linda passed in her sleep surrounded by generations of loved ones on August 11, 2026, in Wichita.

She enjoyed the simple pleasures like time with family and friends…and bingo.

Linda was also a lifelong artist who created beauty in many media over the years.

She is preceded in death by eight...

Lucille Lorraine Tounsley

Lucille Lorraine Tounsley

Aug 10, 2026

Lucille Tounsley, age 92, died August 10, 2026 at the Harry Hynes Hospice Center in Wichita, KS. 

She was born June 18, 1934 in St. Johnsbury, VT. Lucille was one of ten children and is preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Robert E. (Bob) Tounsley; parents, Edward J. and Florida (Gilbert) Dauphin; brothers Bill, Joseph, Albert, Jerry, Tony...

Connie May Watts

Connie May Watts

Aug 10, 2026

Connie May Watts, 71, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away peacefully at her home on August 10, 2026.

Connie was born on October 16, 1954, in Minot, North Dakota, to Chester and Myrtle Weltikol. She later made her home in Wichita, where she dedicated many years of service to USD 259 before retiring as a custodian.

Connie was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister,...

Ramon "Monchis" Navarrete Gallegos

Ramon "Monchis" Navarrete Gallegos

Aug 10, 2026

Ramon Navarrete Gallegos, querido padre, hijo, hermano y amigo, falleció el 10 de agosto de 2026, a la edad de 76 años.

Ramon nació el 16 de julio de 1950 en Durango, México, hijo de Jose Navarrete Delgado e Inocencia Gallegos Galvan.

Hombre de fe católica, Ramon valoraba profundamente a su familia y disfrutaba de las cosas sencillas de la vida. Le...

Donald Joe Smith

Donald Joe Smith

Aug 6, 2026

Don was born March 11, 1939, in Mexico, Missouri, the 4th of 8 children born to Eugene H. and Alta E. Smith. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Betty Jean, and one brother, Clinton Earl. 

Don is survived by his wife Sherry Kay Gilley, sisters Nancy Wyss and Janet Carson and bothers Edward Smith (Vada), John Smith (Rhonda),...

Charne Michelle Mundy

Charne Michelle Mundy

Aug 5, 2026

Charne Michelle Mundy, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2026, at the age of 69. Born on February 10, 1957, in Wichita, Kansas, to Dimond and Frances Mundy, Charne lived her entire life in the city she called home.

She was preceded in death by; her son, Michael Pagano; and brothers, Dimond Jr. and...

Gary Allen Lillich

Gary Allen Lillich

Aug 4, 2026

Gary Allen Lillich, 78, of Derby, Kansas, passed away on August 4, 2026, at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice surrounded by family. 

Born on January 13, 1948, in St. Francis, Kansas, Gary was the youngest of 5 brothers. While in high school, he fell in love with fireworks and started his summer business at the young age of 17. He earned a...

Willa Jeanne Holley

Willa Jeanne Holley

Aug 3, 2026

Willa J. Holley “Jeanne,” age 85, went to be with our Lord on August 3rd, 2026, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas.

Jeanne was born in Wichita, Kansas, on July 27th, 1941, to Harry Crouse and Louise (Clark) Crouse, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her son, James Holley, and her sister, Glenda Lou...

Chod Darrell Morrow

Chod Darrell Morrow

Aug 3, 2026

Chod Morrow, 54, of Viola, Kansas, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, August 3, 2026. He was born on December 6, 1971, in Hutchinson, Kansas, to Darrell and Connie Morrow.

Chod graduated from Kansas State University in 1995 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Sciences. He dedicated more than two decades of his professional life to Cargill...

Kay Ann McCubbin

Kay Ann McCubbin

Aug 3, 2026

In Loving Memory of Kay Ann Forgie McCubbin

Kay passed away surrounded by the love of her family, leaving behind a lifetime of memories that will be treasured forever. She lived life on her own terms. Embracing every adventure, she rode hard and loved the feeling of the wind blowing through her hair. She believed life was meant to be lived...