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Since 1912, Webb-Shinkle Mortuary has been serving families from the South-Central Kansas Area with caring, dignified service at affordable prices in a comfortable, warm atmosphere. There will always be a live person answering phone calls and getting you taken care of as needed.

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Frank W. Charlesage 90, retired Facility Manager for Bombardier Learjet, member of HOG, and a Shriner, passed away on Mo...
08/19/2025

Frank W. Charles
age 90, retired Facility Manager for Bombardier Learjet, member of HOG, and a Shriner, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025.

Visitation, Thursday, August 21 from 1-7PM with family present 5:30-7PM. Funeral service, Friday August 22 at 2PM both at Webb Shinkle Mortuary, 200 S. Tracy Clearwater, KS.

Preceded in death by wife, Dorma (Smith) Charles; parents, Frank Charles Jr. and Opal Fowler; son, Walter Scott; siblings, James Charles, Opal Schreiner, and Mary Edmondson.

Survived by children, Frank Charles, Denise Drescher both of Wichita, Darren (Denise) Scott of Titusville, FL; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two great great-grandchildren

In lieu of flowers, Memorials: Midian Shrine Children’s Hospital, c/o Midian Shrine Temple, 130 N Topeka, Wichita, KS 67202.
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Elsie Darlene (Fleming) Barber age 89, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025.Visitation: Wednesday, August 20, from 1...
08/18/2025

Elsie Darlene (Fleming) Barber age 89, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025.
Visitation: Wednesday, August 20, from 1 to 7pm w/family present 5:00-7pm at Webb-Shinkle Mortuary, Clearwater. Graveside Service: Thursday, August 21, Clearwater Cemetery at 10am.
Preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Esther (Marks) Fleming; former husband, Billy Barber; son, Mark Barber; and brother Robert Fleming Jr.
Survived by her sons, Robert (Martha) Barber of Kansas City, Steven Barber of Clearwater, and Perry (Rhonda) Barber of Wagoner, OK; 11 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial to: Family Health & Rehab 639 S Maize Ct, Wichita, KS 67209.

CLEARWATER - Christopher Allen Sumnerage 62, avid hunter, fisherman, and outdoorsman, true friend, and educator of the o...
08/12/2025

CLEARWATER - Christopher Allen Sumner
age 62, avid hunter, fisherman, and outdoorsman, true friend, and educator of the outdoors to all who knew him, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025.

Visitation with family present from 9:30 - 11 A.M. with funeral service at 11 A.M., Monday, August 18, 2025 at Webb Shinkle Mortuary, 200 S. Tracy, Clearwater, KS 67026. Graveside at 1:30 P.M. at Memorial Lawn Cemetery, 24547 61st Rd., Arkansas City, KS 67005.

Chris was raised in Dexter, Kansas and became a Master Electrician after graduating high school.

Preceded in death by parents, Phillip and Janice (Muma) Sumner; brothers, Scott and Jeff Sumner; beloved dogs, Oscar, Sugar, and Dallas.

Survived by partner of 17 years, Jeri Tjaden; step-children, Jessie (Jacob) Strange and Brian Blake; grandchild, Archer Strange; best friend, Drew and Julie Steiben; dogs, Chisel and Willie.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials: Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market St., Wichita, KS 67212 and Wild Trust, Kansas Dept of Wildlife and Parks, 512 SE 25th Ave., Pratt, KS 67124-8174.
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Cheryl Kay (Heitman) Kunkel, age 82, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025.Visitation from 1-7pm with family, 5:30-7pm,...
08/12/2025

Cheryl Kay (Heitman) Kunkel, age 82, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025.

Visitation from 1-7pm with family, 5:30-7pm, Wednesday, August 13, Webb Shinkle Mortuary 200 S Tracy, Clearwater, KS. Funeral Service, 10:30am, Thursday, August 14, at the First Christian Church, 524 Wood Ave, Clearwater, KS.

Preceded in death by parents, Edgar and Ruth (Hukle) Heitman; twin sister, Carol Nickelson; brother, Loyce Heitman.

Survived by loving husband, James Kunkel of Clearwater; son, Daryn (Marlisa) Kunkel of Peck; grandchildren, Maggie and Ethan Kunkel.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials: First Christian Church, 524 Wood Ave, Clearwater, KS 67026 or Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice 313 S Market, Wichita, KS 67202.

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Clarence L. Frazier, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Visitation with family Friday, August 15 from 5:3...
08/08/2025

Clarence L. Frazier, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
Visitation with family Friday, August 15 from 5:30-7pm at Webb Shinkle Mortuary, 200 S Tracy, Clearwater, KS. Funeral service Saturday, August 16 at 11am, 47th Street Church of Christ, 601 W 47th St S, Wichita, KS.
Preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Carole Frazier; parents; LeRoy and Maude (Burling) Frazier; sisters, Florence Wiltse, Marjorie Stonehocker, and Ruth Wilson; brothers, Vernie Frazier, Vernal Frazier, and Lester Frazier.
Survived by children, Kristy (David) Yeager and Philip Frazier both of Wichita; grandchildren, Staci Yeager and Andrew Yeager (Alonna Galvan); great grandchild, Avery; sisters Ann Barnett of Oklahoma City and Ruby Bridges of Georgia; numerous nieces and nephews along with their children.
In lieu of flowers, Memorials: 47th Street Church of Christ 601 W. 47th St S, Wichita, KS 67217.
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Terrin D. Bradfield, age 32, United States Marine, Pipe Fitter, and Business Owner of Surface Therapy, passed away on Sa...
08/05/2025

Terrin D. Bradfield, age 32, United States Marine, Pipe Fitter, and Business Owner of Surface Therapy, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025.

Visitation with family will be Thursday, Aug 7, 5:30PM-7PM at Webb Shinkle Mortuary 200 S. Tracy, Clearwater, KS. Funeral Service will be Friday, Aug. 8, 10AM at Pathway Church 18800 W. Kellogg Dr., Goddard, KS.

Preceded in death by grandmother, Barbara Bradfield; uncle, Mike Hyde; aunt, Diane Easterday.

Survived by mother, Ann (Hyde) Schiefelbein of Wichita; father, Clinton (Nancy) Bradfield of Clearwater; siblings, Tanner (Miranda) Bradfield of Valley Center, Caleb (Sonja) Bradfield of Columbia, MO, Allie (George) Berry of Haysville, Regan Lanzrath of Bismark, ND, and Carney Caleb) McElroy of Clearwater; grandparents, Ty and Tawanna Sinclair of Wichita; grandfather, Dan Bradfield of Marion; uncles, Chris Hyde of Wichita and Bryan Bradfield of Marion; aunt Crystal (Nick) Tobey of Edmond, OK; nieces, Ellie and Maddie Bradfield of Columbia, MO, Stetsyn McElroy of Clearwater; nephews, Jared and Luke Berry of Haysville.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials: Terrin Bradfield Memorial c/o Emprise Bank 201 E Ross St, Clearwater, KS 67026 (Make checks payable to Terrin Bradfield Memorial).

There will be a celebration of life at a later date: VFW #315, 4801 W. Douglas, Wichita, KS.
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Gary John Thome, 79, of Clearwater, KS, passed Saturday, July 19, 2025. �Holy Rosary, Thursday July 24 at 7PM and Funer...
07/22/2025

Gary John Thome, 79, of Clearwater, KS, passed Saturday, July 19, 2025.
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Holy Rosary, Thursday July 24 at 7PM and Funeral Mass, Friday, July 25 at 10:30AM , both St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, 11000 W Southwest Blvd., Wichita, KS 67215.

Gary was born January 4, 1946, the first of seven children to Roman and Helen Thome. In 1960, at the age of 15, he left for Kenrick-Glennon Seminary in St. Louis for a year and returned to graduate from Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic High School in 1964. The following year, he would help his siblings survive a tornado that destroyed the family farmhouse. After a brief stint in computer science, Gary returned to work the family farm where he was “free from the desk.” He continued to farm while also working as a glass glazier in Local Union #558. His work can still be seen in the top of the Expo Center as well as stained glass installations at Kansas Newman College, St. Peter’s and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Wichita. He was a 61-year-member of the Knights of Columbus Council #3114, joining the fourth degree in 2002, as well as a life-time member of Glaziers & Glassworkers Union #558.
He was a faithful man, amateur poet, life-long hunter, family historian and “former Yankee fan” with a rascally sense of humor, which in later years turned into a litany of grandpa jokes. He showed his great love for his family and friends through truck-side chats, hunting trips and abundant forgiveness.

Gary is preceded in death by his parents, Roman Thome and Helen (Winter) Thome; brother, Bill Thome; sister, Debbie Thome; granddaughter, Kyrie Dawn Thome; grandson, Roman John Stegman. He is survived by his five children, Megan (Chad) Eickholt of Overland Park, Jordan (Lacie) Thome of Valley Center, Rachel (Brian) Cook of Washington, Amanda (Jared) Stegman of Dodge City, Johanna Thome of Wichita and grandchildren, Ainsley Thome, Kamdyn Thome, Kolbe Thome, Brinklee Thome, Emerson Eickholt, Logan Stegman and Tucker Stegman.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Kyrie Foundation 501(c)(3) c/o Pediatric Hospital Outreach 10317 Century Lane, Overland Park, KS 66215 or St. Peter’s Catholic School 11000 W Southwest Blvd, Wichita, KS 67215.

Dean Murphy passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025, at the age of 94. A loving husband, father, and friend, Dean will b...
07/14/2025

Dean Murphy passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025, at the age of 94. A loving husband, father, and friend, Dean will be remembered for his quiet strength, steady presence, and the stories he loved to tell.

Born on January 10, 1931, in Lawrence, Kansas, Dean began school at the age of 4 so that his older brother, Les, would not be the only student in kindergarten. He graduated from Liberty Memorial High School in 1947 at just 16 years old

He went on to attend the University of Kansas and was on campus during the time of Wilt Chamberlain. In 1951, Dean joined the United States Air Force and served for three years, stationed at Larson Air Force Base near Moses Lake, Washington; one of those years he served in Korea during the Korean War.

On October 24, 1953, Dean married June Harding in Texarkana, Texas. The couple was stationed in Lubbock, Texas, and eventually settled in Wichita, KS where they raised their family.

Professionally, Dean's journey took him from a role at Farmers Alliance Insurance in 1958, to Ohio Casualty, and eventually to co-owning an auto body shop business with a friend.

Dean had many hobbies-he loved fishing, pitching horseshoes, bowling (he once bowled a perfect game), and playing golf, where he had several hole-in-ones. He also enjoyed baseball, softball, genealogy, and, in a twist of irony, collecting the obituaries of people he knew.

Faith and community were important to Dean. He was a devout Christian and a member of Harvest Community Church. He delivered Meals on Wheels and quietly gave back in the ways he could.

He and June were married for many years and shared life's ups and downs-including a tornado that destroyed their home in 1999. But what mattered most to Dean was his family. He deeply loved his four children and was proud of them all.

Dean didn't speak often, but when he did, it mattered, and people listened. He had a way of telling stories full of detail and humor-he remembered names, places, and moments others had long forgotten. His stories often brought a laugh and left a lasting impression.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, July 18th at 11:00 a.m. at Clinton Cemetery, 1203 E 500 RD, Clinton, Kansas.

Preceded in death by his wife, LaVonne "June" (Harding) Murphy; parents, Harry and Nina (Anderson) Murphy; siblings, Les Murphy, Ruth Buller, Shirley Wagner, and Henry Murphy.

Survived by children, Michael Murphy of Kansas City, MO, Patrick (Vickie) Murphy of Overland Park, KS, Kathleen Burbach (Jeff Burbach) of Derby, KS, and Deana (Tracey) Stroer of Wichita, KS; siblings, Verna Stanwix, Dale Murphy both of Lawrence, KS, Georgia Oehrle of Overland Park, KS; grandchildren, Kimberly (Jeff) Sykes, Jaime (Shaun) Zufelt, Jessica (Larry) Brown, Dustin (Christina) Murphy, Megan (Kyle) Pruitt, Holly (Nolan) Mackey, and Kira Kain; great-grandchildren, Levi, Freddy, Scott, Addison, Aysha, and Korben.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials: Good Samaritan Program c/o Wichita Presbyterian Manor, 4700 W. 13th St N, Wichita, KS 67212.
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Phyllis Diann Butherus, 82 of Wichita Kansas was born on December 29, 1942, in Coffeyville Kansas to Ruby (King) Goodman...
07/10/2025

Phyllis Diann Butherus, 82 of Wichita Kansas was born on December 29, 1942, in Coffeyville Kansas to Ruby (King) Goodman and Francis Goodman. She passed peacefully at Harry Hynes Hospice July 9, 2025.
Rosary Service will be Monday July 14 at 10AM and Funeral Mass will follow at 10:30AM both at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church 11000 W Southwest Blvd, Wichita, KS 67215.
She attended Field Kindley high school graduating with honors in 1960. She attended Coffeyville Jr College where she first met Donald Hawk, a star athlete, and Kansas University on scholarship and a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. She and Don Hawk married in 1963. Two children were born of that union, Wesley Hawk and Bradley Hawk. Don Passed away in May of 1989. Also preceding in death were her parents Francis and Ruby, sister Darlene and brother Gary and, sadly, son Wesley. In December of 1990 Phyllis married Tom Butherus of Goddard Kansas. Phyllis and Tom lived for 23 years in a west Sedgwick County locale named Shadybanks, a lovely acreage with many trees and 2 ponds, raising Tom's two still at home children, Daniel and Patty. In 2000 Phyllis acquired a Yellow Lab pup they named Buck who became a beloved family member to them. In 2014, Tom and Phyllis (and Buck) reluctantly moved into West Wichita as caring for the Shadybanks property was becoming difficult. However, Phyllis (and Tom) came to love their new home in Redmond Estates for its location and wonderful neighbors. Phyllis was a beautiful woman in many ways and was highly accomplished as well. She hired on as a secretary at the Rollins Hudick Hall (later Rollins Burdick and Hunter, later acquired by AON Brokerage) aviation insurance agency in 1975 and "rose thru the ranks" completing a Bachelor's degree from Kansa Newman University and retiring in 1999 as a Senior Vice President from then AON. Besides her successful working career, she was a Certified Water Safety Instructor, running the program in McPherson Ks for a term. She was an ordained Episcopal deacon and a volunteer chaplain at St Francis Hospital. Phyllis was a very talented musician who provided piano lessons and was a key member of St Peter the Apostle Catholic Church music ministry. She was very active at St Peter's having joined the Catholic Church in 1994, working as a volunteer in teaching religious classes and served as the Director of Religious Education as well as serving on the school council. Further, she spearheaded several church initiatives such as the St Peter Lord's Diner volunteer program and also volunteered there, 24-hour Adoration and Eucharistic Ministry for the home bound. In addition to all this, she served as Tom's crew chief on a 200mph drag race car, where they competed successfully over much of the Mid and Southwest. Phyllis also loved to play Bridge and do laundry! Throughout this time, she was a wonderful spouse, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, as well as a dear friend to many. Indeed, she had wonderful friends, a testament to her personality and character. She is survived by husband Tom, son Bradley and his wife Stephanie of Rancho Palos Verdes Ca. daughter in law Becky (Wesley) Hawk of Wichita, Tom's children Tina, Daniel and Patty; grandchildren,Collin, Lauren, Caitlin, Meghan, Weston, Cathryne, Clay, Aryn, Elea, Cyrus, Sorche, Zachary and great grandchildren Bryton, Bowen, Parker, Thomas, Laken, Jaylen, Cody, Ryker, and Zoie
She loved many, was loved by many and is certainly now rejoicing in her Lord but sorely missed on this earth by Tom and her family.
In lieu of flowers, Memorials: St. Peter Catholic School 11010 W Southwest Blvd, Wichita, KS 67215.
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Clearwater -Charles Edward Danielsage 93, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.Visitation with family Friday, July 11,...
07/03/2025

Clearwater -Charles Edward Daniels
age 93, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.

Visitation with family Friday, July 11, at 12PM and Memorial Service , Friday, July 11, at 1PM both at Webb Shinkle Mortuary 200 S. Tracy, Clearwater, KS.

Preceded in death by spouse, Arietta (LaRue) Daniels; parents, Carlos and Opal (Rook) Daniels; sister, Jeanette Albertson; brother, Dwayne Daniels; granddaughters, Jennifer Winslow and Taylor Dunlap.

Survived by children, Robyn Plunkett of Wichita, KS, Terri Martin of McCall, ID, Kelly Dawson of Grove, OK, and Charles (Cindy) Daniels, Jr. of Clearwater, KS; brother, Gary (Marcia) Daniels of Grove, OK; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials: Good Shepherd Hospice, 7829 E Rockhill St, Suite 403, Wichita, KS 67206.
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Charlotte Kay (Cummings) JanzenAge 81, Freelance Floral Designer and Artist, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025.Preced...
07/03/2025

Charlotte Kay (Cummings) Janzen
Age 81, Freelance Floral Designer and Artist, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025.

Preceded in death by husband, Howard Janzen; parents, Charles and Anita (Meyer) Cummings; and grandson, Kyle Janzen.

Survived by children, Kelly (Christi Young) Janzen of Clearwater, KS and Kimberly (James Grosslight) Janzen of Raleigh, NC; grandchild, Nicholas Janzen of Wichita, KS; Great-grandchild Lyrikk Janzen of Wellington, KS; brother Charles (Sharon) Cummings of Wichita, KS.

Charlotte was the epitome of grace and had a presence and smile that could light up a room. She loved extravagant clothing; Taos, NM; Ray Charles; Easter Hallelujahs; afternoon tea; and achieving things people said that she couldn’t.

As an artist, she worked in nearly every medium imaginable, from floral design to watercolor, weaving, paper making, collage, drawing, art quilting, and making beautifully embellished jackets. In later years, she turned to writing poems and collected over 750 of them over the last 15 years. She was infinitely curious and loved learning about other people and their stories.

Charlotte believed her purpose on earth was to spread beauty in the world, and that she did. Her creative spirit lives on in her son, Kelly. Her love of the written word and passion for reading continues in her daughter, Kim. Her positive impact and remarkable spirit lives forever in all who knew and loved her.

A Celebration of Life/Art Show will be held in October. To receive event notification, please email kimjanzen2013@gmail.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to SPCA of Wake County, 200 Petfinder Ln, Raleigh, NC 27603 or at www.spcawake.org.

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Clearwater, KS
67026

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