Obituaries

Oct 21, 2023

Michael Napaisan, 53, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023.  He was born May 29, 1970 in Udorn Thani, Thailand.  

Michael worked as a chef at Thai Tradition in Wichita and many other Thai restaurants throughout Kansas.  

Michael is survived by his daughter, Alyssa (Alex) Eby; parents, Arun Liberda, Yuenyong Paewattanapaisan, and Jim Liberda; siblings, Kay (Scott) Pamatmat, Chira...

Sep 28, 2023

HM1 Joel D. Windle, 33, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023.   Joel was born August 22,1990 in Everett, Washington. Raised in Washington and Montana, Joel developed a love for the outdoors. His love led to traditional hobbies of homesteading, including blacksmithing with his father, which developed into a lifelong desire to forge blades and jewelry of incredible artistic talent....

Sep 26, 2023

Charlize "Charlie" Ounaphom, 12, was born August 25, 2011 and passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023.

Charlie Ounaphom is the daughter of Michael and Dannielle Ounaphom, and she has a close-knit family, including siblings Lauren, Bella, King, and Parker. While born and raised in Wichita, KS, she spent six years in Portland, OR, returning to Wichita in 2021. Within...

Sep 8, 2023

Halie Rose Friesen, 16, passed away Friday, September 8, 2023.  She was born January 24, 2007 in Wichita, KS.  

Halie is the most selfless person in the world.  From the beginning she has always wanted to help others and make a difference in the world.  She had big dreams to pursue a full scholarship to Butler and wanted to...

Sep 8, 2023

Dorothy Rhodes, loving mother, 80, passed away Friday, September 8, 2023.  She was born February 5, 1943 to William and Helen (Price) Duvall in Baltimore, MD.  

Dorothy worked as a key punch operator for Beech Aircraft for 7 years.  When the family moved to Belle Plaine, she worked in a doctor's office as a nurse.  In 1985, Dorothy began...

Sep 1, 2023

Betty Flynn, 82, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023.  She was born August 10, 1941 to Leo and Margaret (Smith) Deines in Garden City, KS.     Betty worked as a waitress her entire working life.   She was preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Pat Pierce.  Betty is survived by her husband of 64 years, R.B. Flynn;...

Sep 1, 2023

Kristi Meier, 60, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023.  She was born July 22, 1963 to Loren and Constance (Boom) Lauderback in Russell, KS.  

Kristi was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend.  She touched so many children's lives as a day care provider.  She will be missed by many.

She was preceded in death by her father; husband of...

Aug 22, 2023

Hou Donesay, 91, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023.  She was born June 25, 1932 to Tang and Nou Vangdy in Vientiane, Laos. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Thou King; sons, Sou Vangdy, You Vangdy, Phet Vangdy, and Mone Vangdy; son-in-law, Danny Syakhasone; and grandson, Welly Syakhasone.  Hou is survived by her children, Somphou (Paul) Vongsakda, Pabou...

Aug 13, 2023

Dung Ngoc Phan, 46, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023.  He was born October 26, 1976 to Chau Phan and Se Nguyen in Da Nang, Vietnam. 

Dung was a spirited individual who loved quality time with family and friends. You could say he was the #1 Kansas City Chiefs fan (GO CHIEFS!), but he also enjoyed being on the golf...

Aug 9, 2023

Farewell, Scott. Our dear brother, uncle, father, son, and friend. Scott has departed from Earth to find eternal rest in paradise. He was 38 years old, still brimming with youth and beauty. Wherever he is now, you can be sure he's tuning into 80s music, belting out those Chinese and Vietnamese karaoke melodies, perfecting his breakdance moves, and charming all...

Aug 2, 2023

Chi Thi Kim To, 54, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023.  She was born April 2, 1970 to Nam To and Phuong Huynh in Saigon, Vietnam. 

Chi is survived by her parents; husband of 28 years, Minh Dang; daughter, Ngan (Hoang Do) Dang; granddaughter, Zoey Do; siblings, Thu To, Tri To, Thuc To, Suong To, Le To, and Emmie To;...

Jul 29, 2023

Christian Joel Holler, 30, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023.  He was born February 25, 1993 in Newton, KS.  

Christian enjoyed fishing, riding dirt bikes, climbing towers, and anything else that let him be outdoors.  He loved spending time with family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clifferd and Marilyn VanRossun; and aunt, Jill Street....

Jul 9, 2023

Vankham Keodouangkham, 71, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023.  She was born January 14, 1952 to Bounthan and Chantti Tidavanh in Luang Prabang, Laos.  

She was preceded in death by her parents.  Vankham is survived by her husband of 43 years, Kongkham Keodouangkham; children, Dokkeo (Eric Flores) Keodouangkham, Souraphon Keodouangkham, and Souphan Keodouangkham; step-children, Khamnoun Sengchanthong and Khamsouk Sengchanthong;...

Jul 8, 2023

Larry E. Gibson, loving husband, father, and grandfather, 83, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023 in Tulsa, OK.  He was born February 13, 1940 in Wichita, KS.  

Larry was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing, spending time on the lake, and gardening.  He enjoyed woodworking, following KU Basketball, and playing UNO! with his friends from Boeing.

He was preceded...

Jul 4, 2023

John Alexander Ellison, 90, passed away on July 4, 2023.  He was born March 11, 1933, in Lima Ohio to Howard & Esther Ellison.

In 1934, John's family moved to Ontario, Canada and John returned to the states (New York) in 1984 where he worked on Wall Street as a stockbroker and bond trader.  He was a man of great...

Jul 1, 2023

Trương Thị Năm, 75, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023.  She was born January 1, 1947 in Vungtau, Vietnam.  

Nam immigrated to America from Vietnam through Maylasia in 1980.  She worked on the assembly line for Tony's Pizza in Salina, KS.  Nam loved gardening, cooking, and spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Jun 27, 2023

Thavrie Sokhom Botkin, 60, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023.  She was born September 27, 1962 to Eimm Koy and Nou Mao in Kampot, Cambodia.  

She was preceded in death by her father; and siblings, Sophath Koy and Amanda Sprowson.  Thavrie is survived by her mother; children, Ayerl Eubanks and Rogan VanOrden; grandchildren, Brooklyn and Glavine; and brothers, Samol...

Jun 14, 2023

Jun 9, 2023

LeeRoy Wheeler, 87, loving father and grandfather, passed away Friday, June 9, 2023.  He was born May 16, 1936 to Hiram and Alie (Loftis) Wheeler in Dover, OK.  

LeeRoy worked at Beech for 42 years.  He enjoyed fishing and was an avid Oklahoma University fan.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Corene Wheeler; daughter, Debra Smith; siblings,...

Jun 6, 2023

Paula J. Showalter, 86, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023.  She was born May 28, 1937 to Elvin and Lela Kitch in Hutchinson, KS.  

Paula loved traveling, slot machines, dancing, and laughing.  Most of all she loved spending time with her dogs and family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Troy Meier; sister, Sheila Kitch; and...