obituaries

Dec 31, 2020

Rose Ann (Kern) Wilkerson, aged 96 and formerly of Wellington, Kansas passed away on Thursday, December 31st, 2020 in Rialto, California.  She loved all things chocolate, dominoes, card games and puzzles of all kinds; but as a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and Aunt, she loved her family most of all.  She was the Caregiver, and selflessly offered assistance...

Dec 22, 2020

Dorothy May Lauterbach, age 102, of Wellington, passed away early Tuesday morning, December 22, 2020 at Botkin Care & Rehab.

Dorothy was born on November 18, 1918 in Wellington, KS, the daughter of Oscar Frank and Beulah Opal (Beatty) Morrell. Oscar was away in the trenches of France when his daughter was born during WWI. Dorothy was...

Dec 19, 2020

Hazel Jean "Jeannie" Cabot, age 86, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Halstead Health & Rehab in Halstead, KS.  She was a retired hair dresser.

Hazel Jean Baker Cabot was born on September 20, 1934 in Caraway, AR and was raised by Edgar William Baker and Annie Maybell (Wells) Baker.

Jeannie married Hugh Cabot...

Dec 17, 2020

Wayne Lee White, age 90, a lifelong Sumner County resident, loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and great great grandfather, passed away Thursday afternoon, December 17, 2020 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS.  Wayne managed Electronic Computer Aided Design Operations for Boeing Aircraft Company in Wichita and retired after 39 years of service.

Wayne Lee White...

Dec 15, 2020

Inosensia "Enos" L. Jauregui, age 92, a Wellington resident for most of her adult life, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away early Tuesday morning, December 15, 2020 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS.  She was a former Wellington Dillons Bakery Manager for many years and retired in 1994.

Inosensia L. (Samores) Jauregui was...

Dec 15, 2020

Eugene Marquis Deffenbaugh, 95, of Wellington, and a Sumner County resident for most of his life, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Wellington Health & Rehab.  He was a retired electrician.

Eugene Marquis Deffenbaugh was born on January 30, 1925 in rural Mayfield, KS to Thomas Arthur Deffenbaugh and Margaret Lynn (Miller) Deffenbaugh.

Eugene...

Dec 12, 2020

M. "Caroline" Calvert-Cox, age 86, of Wellington, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Wellington Health & Rehab. Caroline was the former owner of Passtime Bar for over 20 years.

Mary Caroline (Wright) Calvert-Cox was born on July 4, 1934 in Wellington, KS to Albert L. Wright and Lois M. (Ward) Wright.  She was raised in Wellington....

Dec 2, 2020

Steven Arthur Shelburn (Steve), 73, of Eureka KS, died peacefully at home on December 2, 2020.

Steve was born in Charleston, SC on June 3, 1947 at the U.S. Naval Hospital to Herbert Edward Shelburn and Margaret Alice Encell.  He graduated high school from Norte Vista High school, Riverside, CA in 1965. He attended Riverside Community College,...

Nov 28, 2020

David J. Alexander, age 91, of Wichita, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Oxford Grand Assisted Living in Wichita, KS.  He was a shaver repairman. Through the years he lived in Arvada, CO, Albuquerque, NM, and Wichita, KS.

David J. Alexander was born on July 28, 1929 in Wichita, KS to Harry Wade Alexander and Grace...

Nov 26, 2020

Lynda R. Haley, age 73, loving mother, grandmother and longtime Wellington resident, passed away November 26, 2020 at Larksfield Place Health Care Center in Wichita, KS.

Lynda R. (Heath) Haley was born on May 13, 1947 in Wellington, KS to Orville Kile Heath and Anna Louvica (Cain) Heath. She attended school in Wellington and graduated with the...

Nov 23, 2020

Bradley Scott Stocking, age 67, longtime Wellington resident, passed away Monday morning, November 23, 2020 at Ascension Via Christi - St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, KS. Through the years he had worked as a CNC Programmer for Boeing, PreMac, and Spirit. He retired from Spirit in 2015.

Brad was born on April 5, 1953 in Wellington, KS...

Nov 17, 2020

David Allen Berry, age 66, lifelong Wellington resident, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at his home in Wellington. He was a machinist and worked at several aircraft plants in our area before he retired.

David A. Berry was born on November 25, 1953 in Wellington, KS to James David Berry and Olwyn (Dykeman) Berry. He attended...

Nov 13, 2020

Robbin Louis Alder, age 78, of Auburn, NE, formerly of Humboldt, NE, passed away November 13, 2020 at the Beloit Medical Center in Beloit, KS.

Robbin was born on May 8, 1942 in Pratt, KS to Rudyard Tarkington "R.T." Alder and Stella Viola (Moskal) Alder.  Robbin attended St. Anthony's grade school in Wellington and graduated from Wellington...

Nov 11, 2020

Frances June Mason, age 75, long time Wellington resident, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Winfield Resthaven in Winfield, KS.

Frances June (Simon) Mason was born on February 26, 1945 in Uravan, CO to Orville S. Simon and Cashes V. (Jackson) Simon.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jerry Mason;...

Nov 8, 2020

Melissa G. "Missy" Evans, age 59, lifelong Wellington resident, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020 at her home.   She worked for many years as a finisher at Plessey Midwest and most recently as a custodian at the American Legion.

Melissa was born on May 31, 1961 in Wellington, KS to Manuel R. Soria and Savina H. (Macias)...

Oct 30, 2020

Dorothy Louise Dvorak, 89, entered eternal rest on October 30, 2020 at Sumner County Hospital. Services have been entrusted to the care of Frank Funeral Home. A family memorial service celebrating her life will be held at South Haven Community Church on Wednesday, November 4, 2020. A public graveside service and interment will be held following the church service...

Oct 12, 2020

Bernard Edward Tencleve, also known as Father, Gramps, Papa Ten, Juddy, Junior and Friend, died Monday, Oct. 12, 2020 on National Farmers Day, after a brief illness at the age of 87, surrounded by his family in his Mayfield, KS, home.

He was born Feb. 18, 1933, in New Blaine, AR, but resided in the Mayfield community...

Sep 24, 2020

Doris P. Aubert, age 82, of Wellington, KS, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2020 at Diversicare in Haysville, KS.  Through the years she worked as a riveter for Cessna Aircraft and as a machinist for Oxwell, Inc.

Doris P. (Bowman) Aubert was a triplet born on July 17, 1938 to Leonard Bowman, Sr. and Blanche (Clinkingbeard) Bowman...

Sep 23, 2020

Billy, 78, passed away Sept. 23, 2020. Born Nov. 6, 1941 to Lloyd Taylor and Irene (Thomas) Taylor. B.T. was preceded in death by his parents. Married to Jane Dill on Dec. 24th, 1960 for 59 years.

B.T. was a family man, avid horseman and an automotive painter for over 40 years. He was also active for...

Sep 22, 2020

Bernadine "Bernie" Crittenden, age 85, passed away early Tuesday morning, September 22, 2020 at her home in Wellington. Bernie was a long time Wellington resident and a retired United States Postal Service Clerk.

Bernie was born on November 22, 1934 in North Platte, Nebraska to Alex and Zoe McKiernan.

Bernadine McKiernan married Max Crittenden on...