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Darwin Miles Deets was born on the 30th of September, 1959 in Fredonia, Kansas, the fourth of six children born to Max and Marcelyn (née McCoy) Deets. He transitioned from this life into his eternal rest on February 13, 2021. As his father forged a career in the cattle business, Darwin became accustomed to being around cattle and horses early in life, following his family from Buffalo to Fredonia to Arkansas City and then eventually to Beloit, Kansas, where Max helped found the Solomon...

Kathleen “Kathy” Hinnen McWilliams, of Towanda, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at the age of 74. Kathy was born to Kenneth and Maxine Hinnen on September 19, 1946 in Wichita, Kansas. After graduating from High School, she married Larry Wilson and they shared three children together. Larry and Kathy later divorced. She enjoyed being crafty, especially in making quilts, sewing, and crocheting. She also tended to her garden every year. Kathy did attempt to raise Koi fish,...

John Edgar Dauber of Wichita, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at the age of 91. John was born in Degraff, Kansas to Frank and Mary Dauber. He graduated from high school and soon married Rozella. Rozella and John had three children together. After Rozella’s passing, John remarried to Nelsie Timm and they spent many years together before her passing. John spent his time with the Elks, Moose, and Masonic Lodges, and enjoyed spending family time out at El Dorado Lake. When...

Delores Jean Smith, known as “Babe/Dee”, age 87, passed away on March 4, 2021 at LakePoint Nursing and Rehab Center in El Dorado. She was born on January 26, 1934 in Tacoma, WA; the daughter of George S. and Marie B. (Neslund) Karbo. Dee had 8 siblings. She was united in marriage to Air Force Tech-Sergeant William J. Smith “Smitty” on December 6, 1951 in Vancouver, WA. She is survived by siblings Kenneth R. Karbo and Phyllis E. Stafford; then by daughters and son in...

Mary’s life began on September 16, 1935 in Kansas City, MO; the daughter of Leonard and Thelma (Hummel) Elder. She attended and graduated from El Dorado High School. Mary was united in marriage to Rae A. Hobson on February 14, 1954 at the First Baptist Church in El Dorado. Mary followed her faith and was a member of the First Baptist Church and a charter member of the Park Avenue Baptist Church. She was the family planner, whether it was a vacation or family gathering, she put it...

Marcia Genevieve (Collins) Guy, 80, passed away Sunday morning, February 14, 2021, following a hard-fought, six-week battle against COVID-19. Marcia fought to overcome the virus with the same spirit and faith in which she lived her life. She was joyful, positive, and hopeful. She told us every single day how much she loved us and that she believed she was the most blessed lady in the world. In reality, it was those who knew her and loved her that were most blessed. Marcia genuinely...

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Franklin James Randall, age 81, of El Dorado, Kansas, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021. He was born on October 6, 1939 in El Dorado, Kansas to Fred and Pansy (Jones) Randall. Franklin enjoyed living a quiet life. His favorite things to do were to watch Western movies and to sit in his garage for hours. Franklin is preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Peggy Randall. Franklin is survived by his children, Joe (Shelby) Randall and Diane (Manny) Valdez; 3 grandchildren; 1 step...

Loy D. Fankhauser Loy Duane Fankhauser passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021, at home in El Dorado, Kansas. Services for Loy will be held at a later time at Trinity United Methodist Church at 430 Eunice St. in El Dorado. Burial will be held at Sunset Lawns Cemetery in El Dorado. Loy was born to Clarence and Lydia Fankhauser on April 24, 1934 in Lamont, Kansas. He was a graduate of Lamont High School where he was active in all sports. Loy was united in marriage to Ann Neumayer on August...

Rosalee was born in Garnett, KS on January 16, 1938. Her parents were Ralph H. Sheern and Rose P. Clauser. Shortly after the observance of her 83rd birthday Rosalee left this good earth to be with her lord and savior on January 28, 2021. She married her high school sweetheart, Ronald W. Myers on October 25, 1958. To this union of 63 years was born three children. Rosalee showered her love on the children and their spouses, Jennifer and Scott Duryea, Jeff and Deneil Myers, and Jerry and Judy...