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Michael Ray Trumpp, Jr.

Michael Ray Trumpp, Jr.

May 12, 2016

Michael Ray Trumpp, Jr., of Douglass, KS, 36, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2016.  He was born January 5, 1980 in Wichita, KS.  Michael was very mechanically inclined.  He drove semi-trucks and enjoyed farming.  Michael had a fondness for animals and loved hunting and fishing.  He never met a stranger.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents and 2 uncles. ...

Bouaphanh Sourivong

Bouaphanh Sourivong

May 10, 2016

Bouaphanh Sourivong, 90, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was born June 12, 1925 in Vientiane, Laos to Chan Phetkhamchan and Khai Vonglakorn. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ane Sourivong in 2008; and daughter, Sungvane Sourivong in 1969. Bouaphanh is survived by her children, Daniel (Simone) Sourivong, Somphane (Nicky Vorabond) Sourivong,...

Loretta Jean Julian

Loretta Jean Julian

Apr 20, 2016

Loretta Jean Julian, 76, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2016. She was born March 12, 1940 to Lloyd and Gertrude (Brown) Remington in Bartlett, KS. Loretta was a longtime employee of Fredrick’s Plumbing and had a passion for caring for animals. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Donald Remington. Loretta is survived by her sisters, Patricia...

Geneva Colleen Wiseley

Geneva Colleen Wiseley

Apr 17, 2016

Geneva Colleen Wiseley, age 65, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2016. Geneva was born July 6, 1950 to Allison Gene and Elsie Jean (Harper) Ryan in Harper, KS. She is preceded in death by her parents; siblings, David Ryan, Michael Ryan, and Patricia Patterson; and granddaughter, Olivia Margarete Wiseley. Geneva is survived by her husband of 47 years, Randal Wiseley;...

Richard W. Higgs

Richard W. Higgs

Mar 17, 2016

Richard W. Higgs, of Mulvane, 86, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2016. He was born January 11, 1930 to Benjamin and Lois (Shelton) Higgs in Wichita, KS. Richard retired from Boeing after a long career in the aircraft industry. He was a Navy Veteran. Richard loved spending time outdoors, flying, fishing, hunting, and canoeing. He enjoyed reading, listening to jazz,...

Michael E. Tucker

Michael E. Tucker

Mar 5, 2016

Michael E. Tucker, age 61, of Wichita died at his home, Saturday, March 5, 2016 of cancer. There will be no service at this time. Michael was a 1973 graduate of Independence High School and served in the Army from 1974 to 1980. He was a former Cessna employee and was self employed at the time of his death. Michael...

Phanh Sonephila

Phanh Sonephila

Mar 2, 2016

Phanh Sonephila of Wichita, 63, Spirit Aerosystems employee, passed away on March 2, 2016. She was born April 3, 1952 in Paske, Laos to Chanpheng Thanasouk and Tan Nguyen. Phanh is survived by her husband, Pasith; children, Nith (Darryl) Huynh, Litda Sonephila, and Panya Sonephila; 3 granddaughters; 2 grandsons; and a large extended family. Visitation: Thursday and Friday from 4...

Noel E. Shurtz

Noel E. Shurtz

Feb 29, 2016

Noel E. Shurtz, Beechcraft DECAS, 82, passed away Monday, February 29, 2016. Private family services will be held in Beloit, KS. He was preceded in death by his wife, Darlene in 2011. Noel is survived by his children, Anthony (Donna) Shurtz of Derby, KS, Julie Shurtz of Augusta, KS, and Denise Dwyer of Frisco, TX; 5 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren.

Rick C. Abbey

Rick C. Abbey

Feb 26, 2016

Rick Abbey, 62, retired diesel mechanic and Vietnam draftee, died Friday, February 26, 2016. Survivors: children, Ryan Abbey, Jennifer Dorrell; siblings, Shelley Martin (Vern), Kelly Abbey (Kim). Rick is preceded in death by Ryan's mother, Cheryl Wyckoff; his parents, William and Billie Jean Abbey and 4 legged pup, Izzy Boom Boom. Private family services will be held. Memorials to Kansas...

Sophie Mui Thi Truong

Sophie Mui Thi Truong

Feb 14, 2016

Sophie Trủỏng Thi Mùi, 97, passed away on February 14, 2016. A daughter, a mother, a grandmother, a great grandmother, she was everything to her family, and her family was everything to her. A sweet, selfless person, from birth to death, Mui will be missed, and her memories will be cherished by her family and friends. She is survived by...

Daniel H. Landon, Jr.

Daniel H. Landon, Jr.

Feb 11, 2016

Daniel H. Landon, Jr., 89, retired Boeing Aircraft sheet metal lead, died Thursday, February 11, 2016. Survived by daughters, Judy Landon of Derby and Janet Hull (Michael) of Mesa, AZ. He is preceded in death by his wife, Margaret. No visitation. Private family services are planned. A memorial is established with the American Diabetes Association.

Paeng Khamvilay

Paeng Khamvilay

Feb 4, 2016

Paeng Khamvilay, 55, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2016, surrounded by her loved ones. She was a great wife, loving mother and grandmother. She always thought of others before herself. Paeng had a huge heart and was always forgiving, loving, caring, and there for those that needed her. She loved to cook and welcomed others with open arms. Paeng loved...

Bobbie J. Cogswell

Bobbie J. Cogswell

Jan 18, 2016

Bobbie J. Cogswell of Wichita, 75, passed away Monday, January 18, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, William E. Cogswell. Bobbie is survived by her sons, William (Jennifer) Cogswell, Jr. and Jason Cogswell. No services will be held.

Samuel Richard Catney

Samuel Richard Catney

Jan 16, 2016

Samuel Richard Catney, 36 year Bombardier employee, born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, died suddenly and peacefully at the age of 59 on January 16, 2016, while on a trip back home in Northern Ireland. He was the loving son of Edna and his late father, Bob. Sam was a devoted father of Frances, Samuel, Catherine and Nicola; loving grandfather of...

Sherry L. Lawrence

Sherry L. Lawrence

Jan 11, 2016

Sherry L. Lawrence, 70, homemaker, died Monday, January 11, 2016. She is survived by her husband, Wayne; daughter, Tami Gloshen and her husband Phil of Derby; grandsons, Cody and Taber Gloshen. She is preceded in death by a son, Ronald Wayne Lawrence. No visitation. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 11am Friday, January 15, 2016, in...

Lori Sue Gardipee

Lori Sue Gardipee

Jan 9, 2016

Lori Gardipee, 49, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was born October 3, 1966 in Wichita, KS. Lori was a huge Kansas City Chiefs fan and loved animals, especially dogs. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Crystal Rose Crahan; grandparents, Tom and Kathryn Wakefield and Verlon and Mary Ellen Bell; and aunt, Kay...

Eileen Salmon

Eileen Salmon

Jan 6, 2016

Salmon, Eileen, 94, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was born July 18, 1921 to Rudolph and Clara (Taylor) Uden in Dodge City, KS. Eileen graduated from Dodge City High School. She met the love of her life, Leonard Salmon and married him on December 28, 1941 in Dodge City. Eileen was a devoted wife,...

Donna Mae Rampy

Donna Mae Rampy

Dec 31, 2015

Donna Mae Rampy, age 89, homemaker, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2015. Donna is preceded in death by her parents, Alvin & Mabel Plumer; son, Corey Ray Rampy; and brother, Clyde Plumer. Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Gerry Rampy; sons, David Rampy (Leah), of Alexandria, VA, and Troy Rampy (Sherri), of North Richland Hills, TX; daughter, Toni Hughes...

Ngo T. Van

Ngo T. Van

Dec 22, 2015

Ngo T. Van, 83, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2015. He was born July 7, 1932 in Quang Ngai, Vietnam. Ngo is survived by his wife, Van B. Tran; children, Phuong T. (Ha Nguyen) Van, Thuvan (Huong Nguyen) Van, Vince X. (Kelly) Van, Tan H. (Hoa Nguyen) Van, Tram (Devon Dao) Van, and Oanh Van;...

Marian A. Weaver

Marian A. Weaver

Dec 18, 2015

Marian A. Weaver, 92, died December 18, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil E. Weaver in 1988; mother, Hazel Mosier; father, Royal Brigham; and sister, Alice Waterman. Prior to death, Marian and Virgil enjoyed overseas travel, Shocker backetball games, Music Theater of Wichita, and were both active long time members of the Community of Christ church....

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