obituaries

Jul 16, 2018

Tammy R. Herrington, age 49, of Wellington, KS, passed away early Monday morning, July 16, 2018 at Via Christi St. Francis Hospital – Harry Hynes Hospice Unit. She worked as a mortgage loan assistant for Verus Bank in Derby, KS.

Tammy R. (Wilkerson) Herrington was born on October 29, 1968 in Sterling, KS...

Jun 27, 2018

Merle Robert Walcher, age 83, of South Haven, KS, passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at 2:20 p.m. surrounded by his family. He was a loving son, brother, husband, dad, grandpa, great grandpa, and great great grandpa.

Merle was born on March 8, 1935 on his parents' farm northwest...

Jun 26, 2018

Donald Gene Funderburk, age 93, lifelong Wellington area resident, passed away Tuesday morning, June 26, 2018 at the Sumner Regional Medical Center in Wellington, KS. He retired in 1987 as a car inspector for the Santa Fe Railroad after 40 years of service.

Donald Gene Funderburk was born on January 18, 1925 in...

Jun 24, 2018

Ruth Annabelle Blodgett, age 85, of Derby, KS, formerly of Wellington, KS, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away Sunday, June 24, 2018 at Homestead of Derby. Ruth was a homemaker and was known as the "cake lady."

Ruth was born on February 8, 1933 in Ponca City, OK to Charles "Virgil" Stingley and Mary...

Jun 7, 2018

Merlin Glen Troutman, Sr., age 81, of Wichita, KS, formerly of Wellington, passed away early Thursday morning, June 7, 2018 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS. Merlin owned and operated Troutman Trucking for many years and had a change of career to a real estate investor where he made his fortune.

Merlin...

Jun 4, 2018

Bennie Lee Jefferies of Belle Plaine, KS died June 4, 2018 at the Kansas Veterans Home in Winfield, KS. He was 95.

He was born August 31, 1922 in Harper County, KS. He was the son of Benjamin Harrison Jefferies and Iona Belle (Burdue) Jefferies.

He was a retired farmer and auto salvage owner.

May 16, 2018

Helen Thornine Ewing Pomeroy, age 91, lifelong Wellington resident, passed away Wednesday morning, May 16, 2018 at Cherished Friends in Wellington, KS.

Helen was born on July 9, 1926 in Wellington, KS to Thornton R. Ewing and Eva Ruth (Baker) Ewing. She was welcomed home by her brother Bob. Even though she was a little thing she...

Apr 30, 2018

Wilbur Wade Smith, Sr, age 90, loving father, grandfather and great grandfather and Wellington resident since 1950, passed away Monday morning, April 30, 2018 at the Kansas Veterans Home in Winfield, KS. He worked for Lamar for 21 years as an aircraft mechanic. He also worked many years as a dairy manager for Zech's Dairy.

Wilbur was...

Apr 27, 2018

Michael Wayne Washington, Sr, age 62, of Wellington, KS passed away on April 27, 2018 at his home. He worked for many years in the construction business as a concrete finisher.

Michael was born on September 2, 1955 in Richmond, TX to John H. Washington and Ruth M. (Carr) Washington. He graduated from Wellington High School with...

Apr 18, 2018

Barbara Stinson, of Duncan, Oklahoma, passed away on Wednesday, April 18, at the age of 61.

Barbara was born on August 15, 1956 in Nagel-Kreis-Wunsiedel Germany to Stanlaus and Anna (Franz) Lesiewicz. Barbara attended school in Germany. She married Gary L. Stinson on February 17, 1978 in Lawton, Oklahoma. They raised two children, David and Connie, and...

Apr 18, 2018

Pat Baumgartner, age 68, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away Wednesday morning, April 18, 2018 at Via Christi St. Francis Hospital - Harry Hynes Hospice Unit in Wichita, KS. Pat worked for 29 years as secretary for Lincoln Elementary School and retired in 2014.

Pat Baumgartner was born on November 12, 1949 in Wellington, KS to...

Apr 16, 2018

Margaret Alice Shelburn, age 92, passed away Monday, April 16, 2018 at her home in Eureka, KS. She was a teacher for 19 years before retiring in 1983.

Margaret Alice (Encell) Shelburn was born on November 14, 1925 in Elk County, KS to Charles Wood Encell and Alice Wilma (Barnes) Encell. Margaret received her Bachelor's Degree and...

Mar 28, 2018

Robert Aubrey Stewart, age 93, lifelong Wellington resident, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at Wellington Health & Rehab. Robert was a retired farmer.

Robert was born on August 28, 1924 in Wellington, KS to Robert Lee Stewart and Lillie Bell (Saunders) Stewart. He was a graduate of Wellington High School with the...

Mar 26, 2018

Gilbert "Bert" Daniel Cranmer, age 94, resident of Farmersville, TX, formerly of Wellington, KS, passed away Monday, March 26, 2018 at his residence in Farmersville. Burt was a retired farmer.

Bert was born on February 19, 1924 in Wakita, OK to Samuel F. Cranmer and Ruthie Belle (Bebout) Cranmer. He served in the...

Mar 23, 2018

Leslie (Les) Dean Davis, age 50, of Winfield, KS passed away on March 23, 2018 at his home. Les was born on July 4, 1967 in Wellington, KS to Lonnie D. Davis and Shirley M. (McClure) Davis. He grew up in Wellington and graduated with the WHS Class of 1986. Les had a number of short-term jobs in his work...

Mar 14, 2018

Maria De La Luz Bansemer, age 90, lifelong Wellington resident, passed away March 14, 2018 at Botkin Health and Rehab Center. Maria was a homemaker, wife and mother. Maria (Jimenez) Bansemer was born on January 4, 1928 in Gary, IN to Carlos Jimenez and Maria J. (Martinez) Jimenez. Maria married John R. Bansemer in 1952 in Eureka Springs, AR. He...

Mar 11, 2018

Luke Bernard Crittenden, age 61, lifelong Wellington resident, passed away Sunday evening, March 11, 2018 at Wellington Health & Rehab. Luke was born on July 20, 1956 in Wellington, KS to Max Bernard Crittenden and Bernadine (McKiernan) Crittenden. He was a 1975 graduate of Wellington High School and also Central Business College in Wichita. He enjoyed spending time with his...

Feb 28, 2018

Corrine Jean Torneden, age 58, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away Wednesday afternoon, February 28, 2018 at her home. Corrine was a homemaker and had been a resident of Wellington for the past 40 years. Corrine Jean (Cisneros) Torneden was born on July 10, 1959 in Monte Vista, CO to Andrew Gurule and Mary Dulcinie Cisneros. Corrine married Rodney...

Feb 27, 2018

Gerald Asa (Jerry, Handsome) Howell of Wellington, KS passed away at the age of 83 on February 27, 2018 at Wellington Health and Rehab. Gerald was born in Wellington on March 30, 1934 to Nellie Viola and Lawrence Howell. He was preceded in death by his parents, 5 brothers, 1 sister and 1 infant great grandson, Xavier. He is survived...

Feb 21, 2018

Velma Jean (Herren) Strader Stoy, age 82, of Wellington, passed away Wednesday evening, February 21, 2018 at Wellington Health and Rehab. Velma Jean (Herren) Strader Stoy was born on April 6, 1935 in Hallsville, MO to Berle Herren and Effie (Walker) Herren. Velma married Robert F. Strader on March 19, 1952. He passed away in January of 1969. She then...