Obituaries

KINGMAN – Wanda M. Drake (Ne’e Barnett), 83, passed away on July 21st, 2015 at Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita. A resident of Kingman for over 50 years, Wanda was born in Flint, Oklahoma...

NORTH NEWTON – Harold D. Schmidt, 97, died Sunday, July 19, 2015, at Kidron Bethel Village in North Newton. A longtime teacher, farmer and carpenter, he dedicated his life to the Lord and serving others. He...

LEVELLAND, TEXAS – Linda Inez Campbell went home to be with Jesus Thursday, July 16, 2015 from her home in Levelland, Texas. Linda was 67 years old. Born in Wichita, she was the younger, “by three...

HUTCHINSON – Bernice B. Salmon, 90, entered heaven’s gates on Saturday, July 11, 2015 at Dillon Living Center. She was born Feb. 13, 1925 in Kingman to Philip and Emma (Schroeder) Kaufman. She was the regional...

SOUTH HUTCHINSON – Harry James “Jim” Dirks, 78, died at his home in South Hutchinson on Saturday, July 11, 2015.  He was born on Feb. 27, 1937, son of Harry E. and Marie M. Janzen Dirks...

CHENEY – Chris Henry Krenzel, 94, retired farmer and stockman passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2015. Chris was born on March 22, 1927 to Herman and Rachel Krenzel. He is survived by sons, Steven (Carrie)...

CUNNINGHAM – Therese Marie Cisco, 36, died Saturday, June 6, 2015 at her home in Cunningham. She was born Oct. 4, 1978 at Springfield, Mo., the daughter of James M. and Rose Mary Spade Cisco. A...

WICHITA – Patricia Ann (Simmons) Carey, 79, a true lady, loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2015. Patricia was born and raised in Kansas City, Mo. She attended Missouri University...

FALLON, Nev. – Gilbert K. Strickland, 77, died Sunday, May 24, 2015 in Fallon, Nev. Gil was born in Wichita, Nov. 24, 1937 to William and Hilda Strickland. Gil entered the US Navy after graduating from...

EMPORIA – Marylin M. Hart, 80 of Emporia died Saturday, May 30, 2015 at KU Medical Center. She was a homemaker. She was born May 24, 1935 to Neal and Hazel Malone Robb, Ponca City, Okla....