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Robert Wayne Decaire - May 14, 1952 - September 30, 2022

Departed: 09/30/2022 (Mulvane)

Obituary Preview: Mulvane - Decaire Sr, Robert W, 70, died Friday, September 30, 2022.

A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Decaire and mother, Betty Jo Decaire.

Robert is survived by his father, Alfred Decaire Sr; two children, Lisa Welch (James) and Robert Decaire Jr (Nicole); three grandchildren, Mathew Cooke, Kaitlynn Neises (Peter), and Chloe Decaire; and four great grandchildren, Joseph Cooke, Wyatt Neises, and Silas Neises, and one on the way; siblings, Debra Carpenter, Christopher Decaire, Daniel Decaire, and Alfred Decaire Jr.

Memorials have been established with the Robert J Dole VA Medical Center, 5500 E Kellogg Ave, Wichita, KS 67218.

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Anita Weitzman - February 09, 1953 - September 22, 2022

Departed: 09/22/2022 (Mulvane)

Obituary Preview: Mulvane - Weitzman, Anita

69, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2022. She was born February 9,1953 to William Weitzman and Albina (Greza) Weitzman in Hempstead, New York. She graduated high school from Oceanside in New York. Anita moved to Arizona, following her parents and lived there for several years. In Arizona she met Michael, the father of their children. They moved to Kansas, Michael's home state, and this is where their little family settled and stayed.

Anita had an in home daycare in order to spend all the time she could with her children. She also worked as a nurse at a local family practice for many years, as well as, the Mulvane High School with special needs children.

Her world was her children and grandchildren. They were a huge part of her purpose on this Earth. Anita also enjoyed gardening and listening to music.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Albina (Greza) Weitzman; father, William Weitzman; step-mother, Sally Weitzman; brother, Fred Weitzman; and step-brother, Phillip Reichelderfer.

Anita is survived by her daughter, Samantha Byers; son, Michael C. Byers, Jr; grandchildren, Addison Rea, Kodi Rea, Isabella Taylor, Daslynn Byers; father of her children, Michael C. Byers, Sr.; brothers, William M. Weitzman, (twin brother) Jack Weitzman, Jeffrey (Natalie) Weitzman; step-sister, Lori Van Der Laski; nieces and nephews, William R. Weitzman, Daniella (Steven) Medina, Derek Weitzman, Gabriel (Tiffany) Weitzman, Anna Weitzman, Netanya (Michael) Sohn, Rand (Crista) Weitzman, Nanette Weitzman, Fred (Kelly) Weitzman, Brianna Weitzman, Sally Staffioti; great-nieces and nephews, Maximus Medina, Christian Medina, Sophia Weitzman, Caleb Weitzman, Phoenix Chapman, Logan Sohn, Alexander Weitzman, Dominic Weitzman, and Max Mitchell.

Funeral Service: 10:00 am, Thursday, September 29, 2022 at Smith Family Mortuary Mulvane Chapel 501 SE Louis Blvd. Mulvane, Kansas 67110. Interment to follow at Mulvane Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 1820 E Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67214.

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Marcia Jeanine Galvan - September 15, 1945 - September 08, 2022

Departed: 09/08/2022 (Mulvane)

Obituary Preview: Marcia Jeanine Galvan, 76, Of Mulvane, KS, passed away on September 8, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Private family services are scheduled.

Marcia was born on September 15, 1945, in Wichita, KS to Lesley and Earlene (Evans) Wilkie. In 1963 she graduated from Wichita, KS high school.

After high school Marcia married Robert Nungesser and in 1966 they had a son Wesley F. Nungesser. They divorced and several years later she married Martin Galvan and they made their home in Augusta, KS, until his death in 2003. Marcia spent most of her working career as a teller at Prairie State Bank in Augusta, KS.

Marcia was always happy and loved to have fun. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends and being on the go. Marcia was very giving and would help anyone in need. In her spare time she loved to go on family vacations and cruises where many wonderful memories were made. She was very involved with the senior center where she learned to line dance and had a heart for volunteering with several different organizations.

Marcia believed in God and when possible was involved with her church. She loved her son and grandchildren and was always there for them. Marcia is survived by her son Wesley F. Nungesser and wife Kelli of Mulvane, KS; grandchildren, Brandon R. Nungesser and wife Kaylee of Mulvane, KS and Mathew J. Nungesser of Mulvane, KS; great grandson Callen J. Nungesser as well as brother Dennis Wilkie and wife Dorothy. She was preceded in death by her parents as well as granddaughter Trisha Ann Nungesser.

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Bobbie Carl Springer - January 01, 1937 - August 26, 2022

Departed: 08/26/2022 (Mulvane)

Obituary Preview: Mulvane - Springer, Bobbie Carl

85, passed away Friday, August 26, 2022. He was born January 1, 1937 to Robert Carl and Cloma Springer in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Bob is a 25-year Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War, where he earned several medals, including the Vietnam Service medal with two bronze service stars.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Bill Springer and James Springer.

Bobbie is survived by his wife of 59 years, Norma; sons, Dennis (Sheri) Springer and Michael (Jola) Springer; grandchildren, Tyler (Raeanne) Springer, Jordan (Brett) Springer, Emma Springer, Carsen Springer; sisters, Nancy Pruitt and Patricia Springer.

Memorial service will be held 10am on Saturday September 3, 2022 at Baptist Ford Church, 736 Co Rd 1194, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701.

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Richard Dean Weaver - September 29, 1950 - August 19, 2022

Departed: 08/19/2022 (Mulvane)

Obituary Preview: Richard “Rick” Dean Weaver, age 71, passed away at his residence in Wichita Kansas. Born on September 29, 1950 in Fairview Oklahoma to Ray and Tula Weaver. Rick was the second oldest of 4 children and spent most of his life in Kansas in the Wichita area. Never straying far from home, he completed his service in the US Army stationed in Fort Riley. After a deployment to Germany, he separated from the Army and soon met his bride-to-be, Deborah Murphy. Married for 9 years, (but later divorced), they raised 4 children of their own. Rick worked in several aircraft manufacturers in the area, eventually retiring in his home town of over 40 years in Belle Plaine in 2007. Rick was known for his faith in God, ready to lend an ear or a shoulder to cry on whenever needed. He enjoyed sharing a laugh over a good story or the latest conspiracy theory, and playing his guitar for his kids and grandkids. A loving father and brother, he lost his battle with cancer on August 19, 2022 and was finally called home to his maker. He is survived by his 4 children Jesse Weaver, Jean Weaver, Rebecca Delaughder, and John Weaver, 10 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, August 27th at the Smith Mortuary in Mulvane, Kansas. Rick will always be loved and missed, and never forgotten.

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Mary Elizabeth Craig-Oatley - August 12, 1957 - August 12, 2022

Departed: 08/12/2022 (Mulvane)

Obituary Preview: Mary Elizabeth Craig-Oatley, 64, passed away on April 27, 2022 in Ormond Beach, Florida. She was born on August 12, 1957, in Wichita, Kansas.

Mary Beth graduated from Mulvane High School in 1975 and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from University of Kansas in 1979. She also earned her Master’s degree in Human Resource Education from Boston University in 1992 via an overseas program while she was serving as an Occupational Therapist at the U.S. Army Hospital in Heidelberg, Germany from 1985 to 1991. Mary Beth moved to the Daytona Beach area in 1992 and became the Program Manager of the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program at Daytona State College in 2007, where she served up to her passing.

Mary Beth was involved in multiple volunteer efforts for the First United Methodist Church in Ormond Beach, including Caregiver’s Day Out, a program for taking care of disabled individuals while their usual caregivers enjoyed a break. She also participated in multiple advocacy groups for disabled individuals, such as Disability Solutions for Independent Living (DSIL) and Handivangelism’s Handi-Camp for disabled summer campers.

Mary Beth was preceded in death by her father Leonard Younger Craig in 1968 and her mother Hazel Molzen Craig in 2002.

She is survived by her loving husband Jeff Oatley, her sons Jake and Sam Oatley, her siblings Geraldine, Harry and Larry Craig, her brother-in-law Owen Oatley, and multiple cousins.

The memorial service will be held on Oct. 3rd at 11:00 AM at the First United Methodist Church of Mulvane, 107 S Central Ave, Mulvane, Kansas. This service will also be livestreamed on the church’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/MulvaneUMC/. This will be followed immediately by a light lunch, then a graveside service at the Mulvane Cemetery.

Memorial Donations can be made to Handivangelism at 300 West Chestnut Street, Second Floor, Ephrata, PA 17522, or online at https://www.hvmi.org/.

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Claud Haywood Giles - June 20, 1933 - October 30, 2021

Departed: 10/30/2021 (Mulvane)

Obituary Preview: Claud H. Giles, 88, of Mulvane, KS passed peacefully from this life early Saturday morning, October 30, 2021.

Claud was born on June 20, 1933 in Kiowa, OK to William Wesley (Jack) and Lucy Oleta Giles. The family moved to Mulvane in 1941, and Claud was very proud to be such a long time resident of this community. At church he met Merline Banghart, a pretty young redhead who came to Mulvane to teach 5th grade. When the Army came knocking with a draft notice, he quickly joined the United States Navy and proudly served from 1951-1955. Claud and Merline married in April of 1955 and raised five hard-working, determined children who remain a loving, close knit family group. Claud worked for Beechcraft over 44 years, starting in the machine shop and ending his career as a supervisor in tool planning. Claud was an avid gardener, a less-than-stellar golfer and an amazing grandpa. After retirement Claud and Merline traveled extensively, seeing much of the country, visiting their children and grandchildren on both coasts, and wintering in Texas prior to Merline’s death in 2015. They were longtime members of the Mulvane Campers Club. Claud was privileged to experience a Kansas Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. in November 2015. He continued to visit Jane’s Landing, nearly daily when he was able, for coffee and chit chat with regulars, visitors, and the baristas who considered him “grandpa.” Claud was an integral fixture in the Mulvane Church of Christ family. He drew support from his association with his many Christian friends and family locally and across the country. He loved to play dominoes and canasta and made the best peanut brittle and Chex mix on the block. He lived a life of sacrifice in order to bless his family with “luxuries” such as piano lessons, camping vacations, and college educations. Through it all he never complained.

Claud is predeceased by his parents, Jack and Oleta, his brother Billy Don and sister Martha Jean, infant son David, and his wife of 59 years, Merline. Survivors include his children Bobbi (Rick) Erb of Mulvane, Jeff (Diana) Giles of Gloucester, VA, Tim (Debbie) Giles of Ventura, CA, Alison (Scott) Strecker of Mulvane, and Melanie (Steve) Brownfield of Norman, OK; grandchildren Matt (Tiffany) Erb, Marni and Sara Erb, Jake Giles, Laura, Audry, and Emily Giles, Sammy (Bruce) Davies, Abby Strecker, Alec and Atticus Brownfield. His great grandchildren are Amelia, Henry, Evie, and Clara Erb.

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William Ivan Murrow - September 17, 1962 - October 15, 2021

Departed: 10/15/2021 (Mulvane)

Obituary Preview: Haysville - Murrow, William Ivan, 59, passed away Friday October 15, 2021. He was born September 17, 1962, to Jerold Murrow and Norleen (Polson) Murrow in Houston, TX.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jerold Murrow; siblings, Shelley Loman, Randy Murrow; grandparents, Ivan And Ella Polson, William and Dora Murrow; and by aunts, uncles and cousins.

William is survived by his wife Alisha Murrow; children, Dustin Murrow (Amber), Billy Murrow (Kimmy), Charles (Ted) Murrow, Jayden Speer, Bradley Murrow; mother, Norleen Murrow; several grandchildren; siblings, Debra (John), and Jerry; nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and and uncle.

Visitation will be 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm with the family present from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Wednesday October 27, 2021 and Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Friday October 29, both at Smith Mortuary, Mulvane. Interment will follow at Mulvane Cemetery. Visit www.SmithFamilyMortuaries.com to view the livestream of the service.

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Donna Mae Lighty - March 02, 1933 - October 06, 2021

Departed: 10/06/2021 (Mulvane)

Obituary Preview: Donna Mae Lighty, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021.

Visitation: Sunday, October 10, 2021, from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Smith Mortuary, Mulvane with the family receiving friends from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Funeral Service: 10:00 am, Monday, October 11, 2021 at Smith Mortuary, Mulvane. Graveside will follow at Mulvane Cemetery.

She was born in Wichita on March 2, 1933 to William and Mildred Kramer. She graduated from East High School in 1951. On January 15, 1955 she married Donald Lighty. They were married for 53 years.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

Donna is survived by her daughters, Cindy Rogers (Steve) and Debbie Parker (Merrill); five grandchildren, Ryan (Megan) Rogers, Olathe; Shawn (Sarah) Rogers, Mulvane; Rob (Sara) Parker, Wichita, LaShelle (Kirk) Brown, and Kristi Parker, both of Mulvane; 12 great grandchildren, Riley, Brody, Reese, Dylan, Makenzie and Mason Rogers, Nicholas Parker, Cooper and Bethany Brown, Jackson and Kylie Ring, and Talon Hopkins.

Memorials have been established with Kansas Humane Society, 3313 N Hillside St, Wichita, KS 67219.

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Catherine Ann Hagerman - April 14, 1966 - October 04, 2021

Departed: 10/04/2021 (Mulvane)

Obituary Preview: Catherine Ann Hagerman, 55, died Monday, October 4, 2021.

She loved concerts and other events surrounded by people. She loved her grandkids more than anything. Cathy's greatest hobby was shopping, not only for herself, but for everyone!

Memorial Mass will be 10:00 am, Monday, October 11, 2021 at Saint Cecilia Catholic Parish, 1830 West Grand Avenue, Haysville. Inurnment will follow at Council Hill Cemetery, Peck.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Marion and Mary Jo West and brother Alan West.

Cathy is survived by her husband, David Scott Hagerman; children, David Scott Hagerman Jr, his wife Krystal and their children, Cameron and Eastyn Hagerman, Dylan White Hagerman and his wife Logan, and their children, Emersyn, Titan, and Roman Hagerman, Amanda Nicole Ebert and her husband Justin and their children Daxton and Austyn Ebert; and 7 siblings.

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Diane Zych - May 20, 1944 - September 29, 2021

Departed: 09/29/2021 (Mulvane)

Obituary Preview: Diane Zych, 77, went to be with the Lord while in the comfort of her home on September 29, 2021 after a long six year battle with multiple myeloma. A special thank you to her oncology team (Ascension Via Christi, Wellington, KS) and Hospice Nurses (Heartland Hospice, Wichita, KS) for all their gifts in providing premium care and support during her fight.

Diane was born on May 20, 1944 in Omaha, Nebraska, the daughter of Sebastian (dec) and Rita Catania. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Karen Zych and son, Kevin Zych.

Surviving family is her sister Patricia (Walt) Sobczyk; children, Timothy Zych and Marilyn Targos (Rodney); grandsons, Corey Targos (Annie), Brandon Zych (Grace), Joseph Targos (Sarah) and Matthew Targos (Paige); great grandchildren Jack, Ryker, Cecilia, Mylah, Mark Targos’, Liliana and Elijah Zych, Adriana Nieto; nephews Andrew (Sara) Sobczyk & Benjamin (Nichole) Sobczyk. Special friend for over 20 years, David Bartunek. Diane was blessed with lots of family and friends that kept her busy. She was known as “Nonna” or “Nana” to her grandchildren and enjoyed attending many church festivals, playing on her phone (like a millennial), Italian food, reading books and we will miss watching Husker Football with her! GBR!

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Joyce Unger - February 22, 1939 - September 19, 2021

Departed: 09/19/2021 (Mulvane)

Obituary Preview: Joyce Unger, 82, passed away Sunday, September 19th, 2021.

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Doyle Seaman - October 09, 1935 - January 08, 2021

Departed: 01/08/2021 (Mulvane)

Obituary Preview: Seaman, Doyle – Mulvane

Doyle “Poppy” Dale Seaman, age 85 of Mulvane, died unexpectedly at his home January 8, 2021. Born in Cedar Vale, KS on October 9, 1935 to Dale Franklin and Cora Fern Metheny Seaman, Doyle was the oldest of two kids. In 1956, Doyle married Frances and later moved to Wichita where they raised their two kids, Cynthia and Darin.

In Wichita, Doyle began his long career in the aircraft industry. For over 30 years, he worked as a Parts Manager for both Cessna and Boeing, only taking a “hiatus” from 1961 to 1964 to serve in the United States Army.

Doyle was a knowledgeable mechanic and spent years restoring cars before moving to his favorite: red tractors—Farmall International Harvester, to be exact. Over the years, he had built quite the collection. Doyle loved his family and enjoyed socializing with his friends. He particularly enjoyed time with his grandkids and great-grandson, who knew him as “Poppy.”

Doyle is survived by his daughter, Cynthia (Lynn) Houser; granddaughter, Laura (Tyler Oblinger; grandsons, Greg and Jeff Houser; great-grandson, Owen Oblinger; sister-in-law, Jessie (David) Latta; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Doyle was preceded in death by his wife, Frances; son, Darin; parents, Dale and Cora; and sister, Nadine (Jack) Wall.

A visitation with family will be held Thursday, January 14 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm at Smith Mortuary in Mulvane, KS. Graveside services will follow on Friday, January 15 at 1:00pm at Cedar Vale Cemetery in Cedar Vale, KS. In lieu of floral arrangements, the family asks for donations to International Harvester Collectors Club, Kansas Chapter No. 3, 805 Lawrence St., McPherson, KS 67460.

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Lillian Wilcoxson - October 02, 1937 - December 26, 2020

Departed: 12/26/2020 (Mulvane)

Obituary Preview: Mulvane - Wilcoxson, Lillian Mae, 83, died Saturday, December 26, 2020. She was born October 2, 1937.

Visitation: Wednesday, December 30, 2020, from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm with the family to greet friends from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Smith Mortuary, 501 SE Louis Blvd, Mulvane. Funeral Service: 10:00 am, Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Calvary Baptist Church, 1636 E Patriot Ave Derby. Interment to follow at Mulvane Cemetery, Mulvane.

She was preceded in death by her husband Kendall Wilcoxson; parents, Nathan and Meream Muck; children, Russel and Tracy; granddaughter, Meagan; siblings, Adelia Muck, Helen Chase, Frank Muck, and William Muck.

Lillian is survived by her children, Ronald Wilcoxson (Betty) of Mulvane, KS Regina Stevens (Tom) of Savannah, Georgia, David Wilcoxson (Juanita) of Colorado Springs, CO; five grandchildren, Tina Scott (Curtis), Malia Dodge (Jason), Brett Wilcoxson, and Hannah Wilcoxson, and Ben Wilcoxson; two great grandchildren; siblings, Jim Muck, Hazel Nichols, Frances Muck, David Horning, Noah Gene Casteel, Doris Dice, Korliss Hatch, and Karliss Zimmerman.

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Ruth Ulrich - November 18, 1925 - December 26, 2020

Departed: 12/26/2020 (Mulvane)

Obituary Preview: Ruth L. Ulrich of Udall, KS passed away on Dec. 26, 2020 at LakePoint Living in Augusta, KS where she had resided since June.

Ruth was born to Emma (Ragland) and Roy Warhurst in Newton, KS on Nov. 18, 1925. She attended school in Newton and later received her GED to complete her high school education. She married Clayton Schanbacher on Nov. 22, 1942. They lived in Wichita where Clayton ran a business Clayton's Frame and Alignment. In 1956 they move with their three children Ruth Ann, Harold, and Dan to a farm near Udall, KS. Ruth continued to help Clayton at his business in Wichita by keeping the books. Ruth and Clayton began working at NCR as night security guards. After Clayton's passing in 1984, Ruth continued to work at NCR. Ruth married co-worker Henry Ulrich in 1987. Henry passed Dec. 31, 2000.

Ruth was a member of the Udall United Methodist Church. She later attended Faith Lutheran Church, Derby, KS with Henry. She was a member of the Udall Senior Citizens and Udall Cooperettes. She enjoyed ceramics, crocheting, piecing quilt tops, playing pitch with the senior citizen and her family members. She enjoyed family get togethers and going out to lunch with friends.

In addition to her parents and six siblings, Ruth was preceded in death by her two husbands, son Dan two great grandchildren. Her family includes daughter Ruth Ann Schwind, Cedar Creek, TX, Harold (Janet) Schanbacher, of Udall and daughter-in-law Phyllis Schanbacher, Wichita. Grandchildren Leroy Schwind Jr., Kelli (Terry) Wilkerson, David (Trish) Schanbacher, Allen Schanbacher, Wendy Maxwell, Lisa Schanbacher, George (Erica) Schwind and Amy (Caleb) Guinn, 15 great grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren and many Warhurst and Schanbacher nephews and nieces.

The grandchildren will be acting as casket bearers in honor of their grandmother.

COVID regulations for facial covering and social distancing are required.

Visitation time will be held from 5 to 7 pm on Friday Jan. 1, 2021 at Smith Family Mortuary in Mulvane.

Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021 also at Smith Mortuary in Mulvane.

Memorials in Ruth's name may be given to Udall Senior Citizens, 101 E. First St. Udall, KS 67146 or Udall Cooperettes 2727 31st RD, Udall, KS 67146.

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Ronald Collier - September 28, 1943 - November 19, 2020

Departed: 11/19/2020 (Mulvane)

Obituary Preview: Ronald Ken Collier of Haysville, born on September 28, 1943 passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020. Ron was preceded in death by parents Kenneth and Vivian and wife Beverly. Survived by sons Kevin (wife Leann) of Mulvane and Kerry of Wichita and 3 grandsons; Tyler, Alex and Gerald; and his two brothers Randy (wife Julia) and Mark (wife Kathy). Visitation will be 4-7 pm on Tuesday, November 24 and Memorial service at 10 am on Wednesday, November 25, both at Smith Mortuary in Mulvane. Burial will follow the service at Waco Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the American Heart Association, 1861 N. Rock Rd. #380, Wichita, KS 67206.

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George VanSteenburg - September 25, 1946 - October 21, 2020

Departed: 10/21/2020 (Mulvane)

Obituary Preview: George Allen VanSteenburg Jr. age 74, died October 21, 2020 at his residence. He was born September 25, 1946 in Schenectady, New York the son of George Allen and Loretta (Oldorff) VanSteenburg. George was raised in Schenectady New York and graduated from Shenendehowa high school. George joined the US Air Force after high school. He retired from the Kansas National Guard and then worked at Cessna. George was preceded in death by his father and mother, two brothers and a stepson He is survived by

His wife of 39 years Marsha, his brother Kenneth pasquarell, of SanAntonio, his children Tami, Allen, Sonya, Jeremy ,Jeremiah and nine grandchildren.

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Kenneth Golightley - December 21, 1935 - October 05, 2020

Departed: 10/05/2020 (Mulvane)

Obituary Preview: Belle Plaine - Golightley, Kenneth Gene

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Saundra Guldner - December 20, 1939 - August 03, 2020

Departed: 08/03/2020 (Mulvane)

Obituary Preview: Mulvane - Guldner, Saundra Louise

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Virginia Linnebur - April 24, 1930 - July 20, 2020

Departed: 07/20/2020 (Mulvane)

Obituary Preview: On Monday, July 20, 2020 Virginia Linnebur, wife and mother of six children, passed away in Mulvane at the age of 90.

Virginia was born April 24, 1930 in Ness City to John and Catherine Weilert. She grew up during the depression and in the heart of the dust bowl as one of 17 children. She met her husband Francis on a blind-date. They were soon married on October 20, 1956 and started their family ten months later with the birth of their first of six.

Her career was one of a homemaker, and she was the very best at it for 64 years. Her favorite thing to do was to go fishing. She loved cooking, baking, and spending time with her family. She also enjoyed dancing when she got the chance. She was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church in Winfield for more than 40 years and volunteered as an active member of the Holy Name Alter Society. Our Lord was first in her life, and she said many times over the past few years that she had a wonderful life and was ready to meet him.

Virginia was proceeded in death by her oldest son Henry of Mulvane. She is survived by her husband Francis Linnebur of Mulvane; daughter-in-law, Alice of Mulvane; Son, Al Linnebur and wife Denise of Andover; son, Ric Linnebur and wife Tracy of Van Alstyne, TX; son, Jim Linnebur and wife Faith of Ponca City OK; daughter, Cathy Phillips and husband Joe of Eldorado; son, Tom Linnebur and wife Lisa of Sherman, TX; 13 grand-children and 6 great-grand-children.

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Larry Turner - July 29, 1938 - July 14, 2020

Departed: 07/14/2020 (Mulvane)

Obituary Preview: Turner, Larry Dean

Born July 29, 1938.Passed July 14, 2020. A lifelong resident of Mulvane, Larry was a farmer; a Boeing machinist for 45 years; loving husband to his wife Lilly Sue Turner and doting father to four children. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Margaret Josephine Turner, and his wife of 43 years, Lilly Turner.

He is survived by four children: Michael Turner of Mulvane, Kansas, Rhonda Lewis of Fresno, California, Troy Turner of Derby, Kansas, and Tricia Brown (and husband Tom) of Siloam Springs, Arkansas; Eight grandchildren; Five great grandchildren; and his only brother, Norman “Butch” Turner of Mulvane, Kansas.

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Calvin Hock - January 06, 1934 - July 09, 2020

Departed: 07/09/2020 (Mulvane)

Obituary Preview: Mulvane - Hock, Calvin F.

86, loving husband and father, went to be with his Savior July 9, 2020. Calvin retired from Beech Aircraft as an Engineer, was a WSU graduate, world traveler, and political conservative.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Maymie Hock; and siblings, Delores (Gerald) Jones, Kathleen (Kerry) Creed, Clinton (Mary) Hock, and Rollan (Marie) Hock.

Calvin is survived by his loving wife, Shirley; daughter, Brenda Roberts; son Brad Hock; grandchildren, Calvin A. (Laura) Hock, Jake (Kiran) Roberts, Seth (Amber) Hock, Jessica Rude, Wade Wilson Hock, and Adrienne (Josh) Patterson; and great grandchildren, Amoria Hock, Serenity Hock, Isa Roberts, Jayden Rude, Hadi Roberts, and Inara Hock.

Memorial service will be 2:30om Monday, July 13, 2020 at First Baptist Church, 1020 N 2nd Ave, Mulvane.

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Janice Houseman - August 03, 1949 - July 06, 2020

Departed: 07/06/2020 (Mulvane)

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Betty Decaire - November 08, 1933 - June 28, 2020

Departed: 06/28/2020 (Mulvane)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Betty Decaire.

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Billy Mayo - October 11, 1957 - May 23, 2020

Departed: 05/23/2020 (Mulvane)

Obituary Preview: Billy Ray Mayo died, on Saturday, May 23, 2020; he was born in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. He lived in Parsons, KS in his early years. He was raised on a dairy farm in Thayer, KS and attended and graduated from Labette County High School in 1976. He joined the Marines June 9, 1976 as a Transportation Specialist and served 4 years. He took a 7 year break from the military and joined the Army National Guards in 1987 and served till 1998 when he transferred to Air National Guards as a Heavy Equipment Operator. During this time in the military, he was deployed to several places around the world in service to his country. Billy married Brenda Rambo in 1984 and became a father to Brenda’s daughter Heather. They were later divorced. Billy married Janice Cassity in 2009 and became a father to Janice’s son Kenny. Billy always worked in Heavy Equipment operations and in 1990 stared working for the Department of Defense at McConnell Air Force Base and retired as Forman of Heavy equipment Shop in February 2020 after 30 years on the job. Billy’s life was devoted to his military career and the people he worked and mentored and became lifelong friends with. He loved spending with family and especially his grandsons. Being raised on a farm he always enjoyed the country life as was able to come full circle to retirement and his land and the beauty that surrounded him. His love for Jesus was strong and he enjoyed sharing his faith with others. He will be greatly missed by many. He was preceded in death by his father Eldrid Mayo and mother Florence Hooper (Wertz). Survivors include his wife Janice of the home, daughter Heather Imig and husband John of Wichita, son Kenny Hepner of Udall, KS , sister Teresa Murray and husband Bruce of Rose Hill, KS, grandsons John Feldman, Jakob Imig, Preston Hepner, Colin Hepner and Anderson Hepner. Also Aunts, Uncles, Nephews, Nieces and many friends. Visitation time will be held Thursday, June 4th, from 4 to 7pm with the family present to greet friends from 5 to 7pm. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 am Friday, June 5, 2020 at Smith Mortuary in Mulvane, KS. Burial will take place at 11:30 am at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery in Winfield, KS. Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society.

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