Obituaries

Body Patrick Joseph “Pat” Elpers, 64, died Sept. 11, 2025 in Wichita.He was born April 21, 1961, in Wichita the son of Roland and Mary Jane Albers Elpers. A longtime resident of Kingman County, he was a farmer and stockman.Pat was a member of the St. Rose Catholic Church, Mt.

Body David D. Rosenhagen, 90, a loving husband, father, grandpa, and great-grandpa, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025.David spent 45+ years working as a lineman for the Sedgwick County Electric Cooperative in Cheney, where he was known for his dedication and hard work.

Body Lauren (Beard) Massey, age 76, of Wichita, passed away Friday, Aug. 29, 2025.Visitation with be 1-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, with family present 5:30-7 p.m., at Shinkle Mortuary, Haysville. Service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Sept. 5 at Triumphant Faith Center, 5103 S. Seneca St.

Body Clara McIver, 91, died with her family by her side on Aug. 27, 2025, at Cheney Golden Age Home. She was Feb. 8, 1934, to William and Dena Sheffield in Plankinton, S.D. She married Walter "Pete" McIver on Sept. 30, 1960.

Body Frank W. Charles, age 90, retired facility manager for Bombardier Learjet, member of HOG, and a Shriner, passed away on Monday, Aug.

Body Elsie Darlene (Fleming) Barber, age 89, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025.

Body Alberta C. “Bert” Kingsley, 96, of Conway Springs, passed away Sunday, Aug.

Body Frank W. Charles, age 90, retired facility manager for Bombardier Learjet, member of HOG, and a Shriner, passed away on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025.Visitation will be 1-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, with family present 5:30-7 p.m., and funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug.

Body Elsie Darlene (Fleming) Barber age 89, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025.Visitation will be 1-7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, with family present 5-7 p.m. at Webb-Shinkle Mortuary, Clearwater. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, at Clearwater Cemetery.

Body Alberta C. “Bert” Kingsley, 96, of Conway Springs, passed away Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025, at Catholic Care Center, Bel Aire.Bert was born May 31, 1929, at Goddard, to Leo Jacob Stump and Mary Ann (May) Stump. She grew up near Aleppo and attended St.