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ALICE WYSSMAN

Alice L. Wyssman, 90, passed away peacefully at her home on July 4, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents, Frances Shear (Archie) and Rex Friday (Margie); loving husband of 46 years, Melvin Wyssman; first husband of 12 years, Earl Gerbitz; brother Carl Friday; and granddaughter Chelsea Gerbitz. She is survived by sons, Danny and Robert Gerbitz; daugthers, Linda Chase (Mark) and Debbie McVey; siblings, Walter Friday, Irene Laughlin, Carol Vogel, and Peggy Hill; 8 grandchildren, 2 greatgrandchildren, and 1 on the way. A visitation was held Monday, July 10 from 12:00-2:00, followed by service at 2:00, both at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wichita, Kansas. Graveside service followed at Greenwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice or The Wellington Future Farmers of America. Share condolences at www.cozine.com. Services by Cozine Memorial Group - Broadway Mortuary.

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CAROLEA “SUSIE” RAYL

DOB: May 25, 1940 DOD: July 4, 2023 Carolea Ann (Easterly) Rayl, fondly known as Susie, was born on the 25th of May, 1940, in Wellington, Kansas. Susie graced the world with her humble and spirited presence for 83 years. She departed this life on the 4th of July, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories. Susie was a woman of many talents and passions. After graduating from Wellington High School in 1958, her adventurous spirit led her to flight attendant school only to realize that her heart was truly back home. After briefly attending bartending school, she eventually found her true calling as a secretary in the IRS, where she served diligently for more than 20 years before retiring. Outside of work, Susie was an avid league bowler and league shuffleboard player. Her home was a testament to her love for windmills, decorated end to end with various representations of her favorite structure. Susie expressed her creativity through her love of crocheting and through her unique home decor. Her wit, kindness, and infectious laughter will be missed by all who knew her. Susie was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Gretta Easterly and her brother, Kenny Easterly and his wife Bobbie. She will be remembered by her son, Robert Rayl of Peoria, Arizona; granddaughter, Melissa Rayl of El Dorado, Kansas; great-granddaughter, Ashley Rayl of Wichita, Kansas; brother, Ernie Easterly and his wife

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CARLENE VAUGHN

Carlene Burdick Vaughn, 90, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023. She was born April 15, 1933, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the daughter of Santford and Emma (Schafer) Burdick. She graduated from Wellington (KS) High School in 1951 and attended Wichita Business College and Wichita

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EVELYN MARY HORN

April 4th, 1945 June 20th, 2023 Mary Horn of Wichita, KS, passed away on June 20th, 2023. She was preceded in death by husband Glen Horn, mother Evelyn Hamilton, and adoptive father Howard Hamilton. Survivors include her two children, Alex Horn and Katie Ambuehl, her two sisters, Velva Ellenz and Bonnie Buening, and four grandchildren. A memorial will be held June 29th, 2023 at 10:30am at University United Methodist Church, 2220 N. Yale Ave, Wichita, Kansas.

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DEANNA BROTTON

Deanna Kay Brotton, of Wellington, Kansas, passed away at Wellington Health and Rehab on Monday, June 19, 2023, at the age of 82. She was born the daughter of Maurice LeRoy Cox and Marian Maxine (Branson) Orsman on March 19, 1941. Deanna was raised along with her sister in Belle Plaine, Kansas.

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