Elizabeth A. Thomas
Jan 24, 2014
Elizabeth A. (Clarke) Thomas-Tickel, 82, a retired secretary, passed away on Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, at Medicalodge of Coffeyville, where she had been in failing health.She was born on Nov. 14, 1931, in Parsons to L.W. "Dub" and Rachael (Jackson) Clarke. She graduated from Parsons High School in 1949.She married Gerald "Jerry" Thomas on May 17, 1953. He preceded her...
Paula S. Parker
Jan 17, 2014
Parker, Paula S., age 64, ret. Reliance Integrated Solutions, of Atlanta, GA, customer service representative, passed away at her home on January 17, 2014, surrounded by her loving family. The visitation with the family present will be from 6 - 8 PM Tuesday, with a Celebration of Life Service at 10:30 AM Wednesday, both in the Garden Chapel of Watson...
William E. Ripper
Jan 16, 2014
Ripper, William E., age 94, passed away on January 16, 2014. Bill served his country as a Master Sergeant in the United States Army. He then worked at The Coleman Company in Wichita, Kansas, as the Payroll Manager and retired after 42 years of service. He married the love of his life, Faye, and they were married 34 years. Bill...
David O'Donnell
Jan 15, 2014
O'Donnell, David, 51, former Wichita Police Department Officer, Towanda, KS Chief of Police, Assistant Security Director for Marriott Hotels in Kansas City, MO, and Security Director of Security for the Fairmont Hotel of Kansas City, passed away unexpectedly January 15, 2014 at his home in Olathe, KS. David was preceded in death by his father, Jim O'Donnell. Survived by his...
Ruby L. Chapman
Jan 12, 2014
Chapman, Ruby L., age 94, passed away January 12, 2014. Visitation with the family present will be from 6 - PM Tuesday, with Funeral Services at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, January 15, 2014, in the Garden Chapel of Watson Reflection Pointe, 3201 S. Webb. Burial will be held in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Lexington Park, MD. Preceded in death by her husband...
Toby Elster
Jan 9, 2014
Toby Elster grew up in Calipatria, in the Imperial Valley of Southern California. Toby was born in 1923 to a successful pioneer farmer, Jack Elster, and his wife Pauline Gelles Elster. His experiences and upbringing are documented in Jack Elster, a book written by him about his father’s influential ways. Toby Elster’s biography appears in Who’s Who. Toby was a...
Jane Cochran Hellar
Jan 8, 2014
Hellar, Jane (Byrd) Cochran, age 74, former co-owner of Weyl-Bausch Tires, passed away on January 8, 2014. The visitation with the family present will be from 4 - 6 PM Sunday, with services 1:00 PM Monday, both in the Garden Chapel of Watson Reflection Pointe, 3201 S. Webb Rd. Jane was born on September 28, 1939, in Wichita to Carol...
Kenneth Donald Fluke, Jr.
Jan 8, 2014
Fluke, Kenneth "Fluke" D., Jr., age 73, ret. Garmin sales representative, passed away January 8, 2014. Celebration Service will be held Monday, January 13, 2014, at 10:30 a.m., in the Garden Chapel of Watson Reflection Pointe, 3201 S. Webb. Naval Military Honors will immediately follow. Fluke worked for every aircraft company except Boeing and taught Avionics at Linn Tech. He...
Thanh Duc Nguyen
Jan 5, 2014
Thanh Duc Nguyen, 77, of Wichita, died January 5, 2014, with his family at his side. He was born in Hanoi, Vietnam on August 10, 1936.Rosary will be held Thursday and Friday at 6:00 p.m. at Watson Funeral Home. The funeral mass will be on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Anthony's Catholic Church.
Thomas H. Peter
Jan 4, 2014
Peter, Thomas H., age 85, US Air Force, Ret., passed away January 4, 2014. He is survived by his loving family, sister, Janis Peter, Wichita, KS, niece, Kathleen (Jimi) Young, Wichita, KS, nephew, Gregory Peter (Sandra Holmes), Chelsea, MI. Graveside services will be at 1:00 PM Tuesday, at the Sutton City Cemetery, Sutton, NE. Watson Reflection Pointe, 3201 S. Webb,...
Amnart Paksin
Jan 3, 2014
Amnart “Eddie” Paksin, 70, of Wichita, died January 3, 2014, with his family at his side. He was born in Ayutthaya, Thailand to the late Manat and Samang Paksin on April 27, 1943. Eddie came to the United States in 1971, where he graduated from the Academy of Aeronautics in Flushing, NY in 1975. He was married to his wife,...
LeRoy Armstrong
Jan 3, 2014
Armstrong, Leroy A. "Skip", 82, passed away January 3, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents Jeremiah and Lolita (Hurt) Armstrong, brother Jack, wife Polly Jane. He is survived by his children, Linda Benzel-Feuerborn (Mike), Matthew Eberl (Carol), David Armstrong, Rebecca Andersen (Don), Kathleen Andrews, Paul Armstrong, sister, Sue Rector, 15...
Susan Horacek
Jan 1, 2014
Horacek, Susan Marie, age 59, day care provider, died 01/01/2014. Born to Elmer & Marie (Streck) Honomichl in Russell, KS and grew up in Hays, moving to Wichita in 1988 operating day care center for many years. Survived by daughters, Danielle Burket, Shauna Horacek and Chantal Horacek, brother, Steve Honomichl, grandchildren, Terah Neblett, Katy Clare, Brielle Burket, Ramiro & Fiona...
Danielle R. Zimmerman
Dec 30, 2013
Zimmerman, Danielle R., age 43, passed away Dec. 30, 2013. Survived by her loving family, Husband, Kris, sons, Alex and Noah, parents, Sharon and Chuck Gunther, mother and father-in-law, Jay and Dianne Zimmerman. Private family services will be held. "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away." Memorials...
Myrna Ashurst
Dec 25, 2013
Myrna Faye Ashurst, of Derby, KS, went to be with the Lord on December 25th 2013. Myrna was born April 24, 1945, in La Porte, IN, to Willis V. and Wilma Lorene (Eidson) Long. She was absolutely committed to her family, her faith and all whom needed her joyful heart. Myrna had a keen wit and a dynamic sense of...
Kendall J. Coffey
Dec 24, 2013
Coffey, Kendall J., age 52, passed away December 24, 2013. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 AM Monday, in the Garden Chapel of Watson Reflection Pointe, 3201 S. Webb. Survived by his loving family, daughter, Amy Khan, son, Andy Coffey, mother, June Coffey, brother, Randy (Kim) Coffey, 2 grandchildren. Share memories of Kendall at watsonfuneral.com
Boun Sinhpraseut
Dec 23, 2013
Boun Sinhpraseut was born on October 10, 1950 in Donedeng Laos. He was the youngest of three children. He is preceded in death by his parents and older brother and has a surviving sister Chiengkham Souphon. At an early age he began seeking truth and knowledge by living and studying at a monastery. His love of learning led him to become...
Jerry Cox
Dec 18, 2013
Cox, Jerry, age 78, lawn services owner, US Army Korean Veteran, passed away December 18, 2013. Survived by his daughters, Deborah Davenport, Haysville, Helen Brown, Goddard, brother, Jim, Florida, grandchildren, Jacob McClurg, Sonny Brown, Adam Brown, Lucas Davenport. There will be a private family service. Memorial with Robert J. Dole VA, Voluntary Services, memo: in memory of Jerry Cox/Hospice, 5500...
Jerry Cook
Dec 11, 2013
Cook, Abbott Jerry, age 95, ret. owner of Jerry Cook Motors, passed away December 11, 2013. Jerry served his country in WW II in the European Theatre as a Tech. Sgt. flight chief for 12 crews of P47 aircraft. He also received 3 Bronze Stars. He and his wife were very active at East Heights United Methodist Church for over...
Ronald Richard McEnulty
Dec 10, 2013
Ronald Richard McEnulty, age 85, beloved husband, Attorney and Air Force Officer, son of the late Alicia and John McEnulty of Tonganoxie, Kansas passed away peacefully December 10th, 2013 in Wichita, shortly after celebrating his 63rd wedding anniversary with his beloved wife Mary. He graduated the Valedictorian of his senior class from Wichita East and then joined the US Army...