Obituaries

Martha Kathleen “Katie” Barber, 83, died May 14, 2025, at Baylor, Scott and White Hospital, McKinney, Texas.She was born Jan. 26, 1942, in Greensburg, Kan., the daughter of Chester Norval and Frances Ruth (Fish) Taylor. Katie graduated from Greensburg High School in 1960.

Larry O. Nickels, age 86, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025.Larry worked at Learjet/Bombardier in many different positions, ranging from machinist to inspector of many different departments .

Shirley Hanafin, age 90, of Wichita, retired Beechcraft employee and owner of J-Mart used furniture store, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025.

Douglas Allison Jones, age 72, passed away on May 6, 2025, at Common Spirit St. Francis in Colorado Springs.

Lawrence “Blackie” Seiwert entered into the arms of Jesus and was reunited with his beloved wife on Friday, May 2, 2025.Recitation of the rosary was said at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, and the funeral Mass at was at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 6, both at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in...

Henry W. Robben, 86, retired farmer, entered into the hands of the Lord on April 28, 2025. He was born on May 31, 1938, to John and Elizabeth (Keiter) Robben in the rural home he lived in until his death. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette (Jostes) Robben, and his parents.

Sam C. Foley, 18, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025, at his home in Cheney. Sam was born Dec. 28, 2006, in Wichita, the son of Clint and Stephanie (Robertson) Foley.

Billy Bert Meridith went home to see Jesus on April 23, 2025.

Patricia Ann (Patsy) Simon, age 96, passed away April 24, 2025. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister.Patsy was born on Jan. 8, 1929, in Wichita to Leo and Ruth (Maus) Hemmen. She graduated from Cathedral High School in 1947.

Wayne DeWitt Castor of Cheney died on April 16, 2025. He was born Oct. 2, 1950, in Wichita, andgrew up in Conway Springs.Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 29, at Cheney Methodist Church in Cheney.