Smith Family Mortuary

Marilou Hess July 19, 1928 - March 18, 2025 Wichita , Kansas - It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Marilou Hess. She was 96, a beloved wife, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Marilou was called home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, March 18th, 2025. She was surrounded by family, love, and prayer. Marilou was born in Hamilton, KS on July 19th, 1928, to Earl Oliver and Elma (Bea) Ray Oliver. Marilou married the love of her life Robert S. Hess on July 6, 1947, and they shared their lives together for 62 years until his death in 2009. Preceded in death by both parents; husband; sister Marjorie Townley; brother Earl Oliver Jr; niece Rebecca Pinnell Whisler; nephew...

Carol Otte October 6, 1941 - October 14, 2023 Wichita, Kansas - Carol J. Otte died Saturday, October 14, 2023, in Wichita, KS. She was born September 6, 1941, in Lincoln, KS, to Harold and Letha (Pierce) Kunkle. Carol worked for Quartzite Stone Company, Lincoln, KS, for 18 years. For the Kansas Department of Corrections as a corrections officer for l8 years, in Ellsworth and Larned, KS and then worked seven years as a State Parole Officer in Wichita, KS, retiring in 2008. She spent her retirement reading, working in her yard, and many enjoyable years square dancing with the Village Steppers, Derby, KS. Carol is survived by her daughter, Lenita Maze, Wichita, KS, and son, Bob Maze, Great...

David Edgar Warren, 84, of Wichita, KS, passed away on September 19, 2023. David was born in Toronto, KS, October 21, 1938 to Margaret Ann (Rogers) Warren and Robert Carroll Warren. He married Patricia Ann Binns on June 4, 1960. Together they raised three daughters. David graduated from Washington-Lee High School in Arlington, VA, and the University of Kansas, BA and MA. David's career as a City Manager was spent in the Kansas and Missouri cities of Emporia Springfield, Harrisonville, Maryville, Winfield, Ottawa, and Kent, OH. Patricia and David retired to the Kansas City area. We remember David for his devotion to family, translation of Fortune cookies, love of crossword puzzles,...

David Warren October 21, 1938 - October 19, 2023 Mulvane, Kansas - David Edgar Warren, 84, of Wichita, KS, passed away on September 19, 2023. David was born in Toronto, KS, October 21, 1938 to Margaret Ann (Rogers) Warren and Robert Carroll Warren. He married Patricia Ann Binns on June 4, 1960. Together they raised three daughters. David graduated from Washington-Lee High School in Arlington, VA, and the University of Kansas, BA and MA. David's career as a City Manager was spent in the Kansas and Missouri cities of Emporia Springfield, Harrisonville, Maryville, Winfield, Ottawa, and Kent, OH. Patricia and David retired to the Kansas City area. We remember David for his devotion to...

Rose Hill - Dianne Elaine Stearns, 75, died, Saturday, October 29th, 2022, surrounded by family. She was born on November 17th, 1946, at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, KS, the daughter of Lawrence Dean and Ella Fern Chenoweth Meyer. Dianne married Gary Stearns on December 18th, 1976, at the United Methodist Church, Haviland, KS. They were married for 45 years. Dianne attended Haviland High School and graduated in 1964. Dianne entered the nursing program at Southwestern College in Winfield, KS, and later obtained her Bachelors degree in Nursing at Wichita State University in 1976. She was a nurse practitioner at the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita until her retirement. She...

Dianne Stearns November 17, 1946 - October 29, 2022 Rose Hill, Kansas - Dianne Elaine Stearns, 75, died, Saturday, October 29th, 2022, surrounded by family. She was born on November 17th, 1946, at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, KS, the daughter of Lawrence Dean and Ella Fern Chenoweth Meyer. Dianne married Gary Stearns on December 18th, 1976, at the United Methodist Church, Haviland, KS. They were married for 45 years. Dianne attended Haviland High School and graduated in 1964. Dianne entered the nursing program at Southwestern College in Winfield, KS, and later obtained her Bachelors degree in Nursing at Wichita State University in 1976. She was a nurse practitioner at the Robert J....

On August 5, 2019, Patricia Mize was reunited with her beloved son, Thadd, husband, David, as well as her parents. Pat was born to Harold and Lavonne Milliken of Topeka, Kansas, on August 30, 1946. She is a sister of Barbara Milliken and brother John Milliken, both of Topeka. Pat graduated from Topeka Seaman in 1964. She continued her education at Washburn University in Topeka where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in 1968. She went on the get her Master's in teaching at Friends University in 1994. She was nominated Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction for excellence in teaching and encouraging success while teaching at Wellington High School. She was awarded for 25 years of service to youth...