Obituary Listing

Recent Obituaries

Billy P. Weaver

Billy P. Weaver

Jul 20, 2018

Billy P. Weaver, 93, of Winfield, Kansas, passed away Friday morning, July 20, 2018 at Winfield Rest Haven.

Born June 11, 1925 in Dexter, Kansas, he was the son of William Riley and Abigail (Rush) Weaver. He was raised and received his education in Dexter, graduating from Dexter High School in 1943. After School he...

Tim M. Bloznik

Tim M. Bloznik

Jul 19, 2018

Timothy Martin Bloznik, age 75, passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2018, in Wichita, Kansas. Tim was born on August 20, 1942 in Kansas City, Kansas to Joseph Martin and Audrey Verlene (Hicks) Bloznik. He graduated from Piper High School, then became a Marine, where he met some of his lifetime friends while on active duty. Tim was a gunsmith...

Donald C. Lipprand

Donald C. Lipprand

Jul 18, 2018

Donald C. Lipprand, 83, of Winfield passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at William Newton Hospital, with his loving family by his side.

Donald was born April 1, 1935 on his parent's farm, Fred and Lydia (Mai) Lipprand, in Bunker Hill, Kansas, the third of six children.  He was a hardworking farm boy and left high school...

Harold Williams

Harold Williams

Jul 12, 2018

Harold Williams, 91, of Winfield, Kansas, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2018 at Winfield Senior Living. Born November 29, 1926 in Abesville, Missouri, he was the son of Fred and Alva (Simon) Williams. He was raised and received his education in Douglass, Kansas. Harold was inducted into the United States Navy on January 26, 1945 and proudly served his country...

Maxine Davis Wimmer

Maxine Davis Wimmer

Jul 7, 2018

Maxine (Davis) Wimmer, age 87, died Saturday, July 7, 2018, five weeks after losing her husband, Bob Wimmer. Maxine was born in Marshfield, Missouri on February 21, 1931, the fourth of six children born to Ed and Edna Davis. Maxine graduated from Topeka High School in 1949. She attended the College of Emporia where she met the love of her...

Saundra "Sandy" Smith

Saundra "Sandy" Smith

Jun 30, 2018

Saundra Ann "Sandy" Smith, 82, of Winfield, Kansas, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018 at her home. Born January 30, 1936 in Medicine Lodge, Kansas, she was the daughter of Edward Bryant and Eleanor Catherine (Holcomb) Lee. She was raised on the family farm and received her education in Amorita, Oklahoma, graduating from Amorita High School in 1954. She was...

Dorris Gaffron

Dorris Gaffron

Jun 29, 2018

Dorris A. (Kent) Gaffron, 93, of Winfield, Kansas, passed away Friday morning, June 29, 2018 at her home surrounded by her daughter and caregivers. Born October 3, 1924 in Winfield, she was the daughter of John Esley and Florence Ethel (Wade) Kent. She was raised and received her education in Winfield, graduating from Winfield High School in 1943. She then...

Christina A. Shockey

Christina A. Shockey

Jun 29, 2018

Christina A. Shockey, 94, of Houston, Texas, previously of Winfield, Kansas, passed away Friday night, June 29, 2018 at the Treemont Healthcare Center in Houston. Born September 25, 1923 in Winfield Kansas, she was the daughter of Fred and Nellie Abildgaard. She was raised on a farm outside of Winfield and graduated from Winfield High School in 1941. Christina was...

Leo G. Meadows

Leo G. Meadows

Jun 22, 2018

Leo Gilbert Meadows, 85, of Winfield, Kansas, passed away Friday evening, June 22, 2018 at Winfield Rest Haven. Born December 8, 1932 in Enid, Oklahoma, he was the son of Mike and Leona (Peckham) Meadows. Leo lived in Hunter, Oklahoma until age 13 when the family moved to Winfield and purchased the family farm. He graduated from Winfield High School....

Ellen Maxine Delong

Ellen Maxine Delong

Jun 22, 2018

Ellen Maxine DeLong, 90, passed away Friday, June 22, 2018. Private family services will be held at Highland Cemetery. Miles Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Contributions may be made through the funeral home.

Herschel E. Putman

Herschel E. Putman

Jun 21, 2018

Herschel E. Putman, 88, of Wichita, Kansas, June 21, 2018. Born July 18, 1929 in Burden, Kansas, he was the son of Alphious O. and Edna B. (Gatton) Putman. He grew up in Winfield, graduating from Winfield High School. He married Melva L. Day on April 3, 1949 and the couple moved to Wichita in 1958. Herschel retired from Southwestern...

Roberta "Bobbie" Lee Knight

Roberta "Bobbie" Lee Knight

Jun 21, 2018

Roberta "Bobbie" Lee Knight, 54, of Winfield, passed away Thursday June 21, 2018 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, due to complications of pneumonia and sepsis. Born December 7, 1963, in Coffeyville, Kansas, she was the daughter of Robert and Jewell (Peyton) Rupert. She was raised by her mother and step-father, Otis G. Howell and received her education in the...

Gary Max Curfman

Gary Max Curfman

Jun 16, 2018

Gary Max Curfman, 74, of Winfield, passed away at his home June 16, 2018 with his family by his side.

He was born July 1, 1943 in Winfield, the son of Donald Chester and Lois "Elaine" (Krepps) Curfman. He was raised and received his education in Akron and Winfield graduating from Winfield High School.  He...

Dr. Larry D. Helzer

Dr. Larry D. Helzer

Jun 15, 2018

Dr. Larry D. Helzer, 75, of Winfield, Kansas, passed away June 15, 2018 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. Born January 5, 1943 in Ransom, Kansas, he was the son of Jake and Bessie (Brown) Helzer. He was raised and received his education in Dighton graduating from Dighton High School. Larry earned his Bachelor's Degree from Kansas Wesleyan University in...

Andrew "Andy" Goodnight

Andrew "Andy" Goodnight

Jun 14, 2018

Andrew "Andy" Ray Goodnight, 32, of Arkansas City, passed away Thursday June 14, 2018 at South Central Kansas Regional Medical Center in Arkansas City.

He was born February 14, 1986 in South Hampton, New York.  Andy was the son of John and Cindy Goodnight.

He enjoyed going to Wal-Mart and talking to people,...

Samuel Lewis Miller

Samuel Lewis Miller

Jun 8, 2018

Samuel Lewis Miller, 89, of Winfield, Kansas, passed away Friday, June 8, 2018 at Winfield Rest Haven. Born February 7, 1929 in Winfield, Kansas, he was the son of Reuben H. and Mabel C. (Coulter) Miller. He was raised and received his education in Winfield, graduating from Winfield High School in 1947. Sam worked as a farmer all his life....

Travis Wayne Mitchell

Travis Wayne Mitchell

Jun 8, 2018

Travis Wayne Mitchell, 82, of Winfield, Kansas, passed away Friday morning, June 8, 2018 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. Born August 2, 1935, in Winfield, Kansas, he was the son of Barton Fred and Eula (Dunn) Mitchell. He was raised and received his education in Winfield. After school he worked for several area businesses, before joining the United States...

Henry Leon Johnson

Henry Leon Johnson

Jun 6, 2018

Henry Leon Johnson, 80, of Arkansas City, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at his home. Born May 1, 1938 in Ponca City, Oklahoma, he was the son of John Henry and Agnes (Gardner) Johnson. He joined the United States Army on July 31, 1956 and proudly served his country as a Combat Engineer until transferring to the Army...

Catherine L. Meyer

Catherine L. Meyer

Jun 5, 2018

Catherine L. Meyer, 86, of Rock, Kansas, passed away Tuesday morning, June 5, 2018 at Medicalodges in Douglass, Kansas. Born March 23, 1932 in Douglass, Kansas, she was the daughter of Fred and Ethel (Wheeler) Howard. She was raised and received her education in Douglass, graduating from Douglass High School in 1951. After school she began working at Boeing in...

Mike J. Steinbach

Mike J. Steinbach

Jun 2, 2018

Mike Jay Steinbach, 66, of Dexter, Kansas, passed away Saturday afternoon, June 2, 2018 at his home. Born August 22, 1951 in Manhattan, Kansas, he was the son of Ray and Cleota (Kelly) Steinbach. He was raised and received his education in Rock, Kansas as a small child, then moved to Bertrand, Nebraska where he remained through high school graduation....

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries

An orange arrow pointing to the right on a white background.
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.