Obituaries

Derek James Farquhar

Derek James Farquhar had a long hard battle with heart failure and passed away peacefully in his home on June 11 surrounded by his loved ones. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family through Charter Funerals Leavenworth.

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Donald Britton Vought

Donald Britton Vought a longtime resident of Leavenworth died on June 16, 2022 at home as a result of a brief illness. A prolonged illness An unfortunate accident Criminal activity Being shot by an enraged husband.

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Michael Lee Beckham

Michael Lee Beckham, 71, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2022. Funeral service will be held on Friday, June 24, 2022 at 2 p.m. at Davis Funeral Chapel. Burial will be held on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. at Leavenworth National Cemetery.

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Sister Maureen Craig, SCL

Sister Maureen Craig, 88, a Sister of Charity of Leavenworth (SCL) for 69 years, died on June 14, 2022 at Ross Hall in Leavenworth, Kan. Sister entered the religious community on February 11, 1953, and served in education and healthcare. To read her complete obituary, please visit the SCL website at https://www.scls.org/sistermaureencraig/.

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Theresa Lynn West

Leavenworth, Kan. - Theresa Lynn West passed away peacefully on Monday, June 13. She is survived by her daughter Brianna Hinde Dwerlkotte and her husband Adam Dwerlkotte, her daughter Michelle R. Benson, her sister Tina West, seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Per her request, there will be no services. Her ashes will be scattered privately “somewhere beautiful” by the family, as she wished.

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Theresa Lynn West

Leavenworth, Kan. - Theresa Lynn West passed away peacefully on Monday, June 14. She is survived by her daughter Brianna Hinde Dwerlkotte and her husband Adam Dwerlkotte, her daughter Michelle R. Benson, her sister Tina West, seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Per her request, there will be no services. Her ashes will be scattered privately “somewhere beautiful” by the family, as she wished.

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