Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthMay 6, 1937, Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana [57413]
DeathAug 4, 2022, Kansas [57413]
BurialHillcrest Cemetery, 10102 E. 95th Street S, Derby, Sedgwick County, Kansas [57413]
FlagsUS Air Force, Vietnam
FatherRalph Judson McKEE (1898-1982)
MotherMabel Irene MARTIN (1896-1977)
Spouses
Marriage1956 [57417]
ChildrenMichael Eugene (1957-1993)
Obituary Online notes for “Gene” Ross Eugene McKEE
Ross Eugene Mckee
May 6, 1937 — Aug 4, 2022
Retired Air Force Master Sergeant, Ross Eugene McKee, age 85 passed away peacefully on August 4 th , 2022, in his home surrounded by family.
He was born May 6th , 1937, in Richmond, Indiana and grew up alongside his older brother Tom who was his best friend.
At the age of 23, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. A decision that would not only turn into a 20-year career but would also lead him to meet the love of his life, a beautiful nurse by the name of Jean who cared for him at the Eglin Airforce Base in Okaloosa, Florida.
The two married on October 24th , 1961 and spent the next 60 years building a life filled with love.
Ross was well known in the town of Derby for the business he opened in 1995 called Ross Golf; a business that specialized in custom golf clubs. He was an avid golfer since the age of twelve and he thoroughly enjoyed playing the game and assisting customers in his shop for over 20 years.
Ross is preceded in death by both his parents Ralph and Mabel (Martin) McKee, brother Donald Bookwalter, sister Helen Shute, son Michael McKee and grandson Ian Waple.Those left to cherish his memories are his wife Jean McKee, daughter Karen (Pat) Waple, son Pat (Deanne) McKee, brother Thomas (Betty) McKee, grandchildren Jonathan Waple, Shaye (Nathan) Hurst, Miranda McKee and great grandchildren Gunner (7), Nora (4), Raelynn (6), Aaliyah (4), Knox (2), Riggin (7) and Derby (1) who were so fortunate to get to have their great PaPa as long as they did. Several nieces, nephew, friends, and golfing buddies will also miss him dearly.
Visitation will be Wednesday, August 10 th from 6pm to 8pm with family present the entire time at Smith Family Mortuary Chapel.
Funeral Service will be Thursday, August 11 th at 10am also at Smith Family Mortuary Chapel 1415 N. Rock Rd. Derby, Kansas 67037.
Military burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery.
[In lieu of flowers] we ask that you donate to Home Health & Hospice of Kansas by mailing donations to 7607 E. Harry St. Wichita, KS 67207 or calling 316.869.0015 and ask for the bereavement coordinator.
The care provided by this organization will never be forgotten.
https://www.smithfamilymortuaries.com/obituaries/ross-mckee [57418]
May 6, 1937 — Aug 4, 2022
Retired Air Force Master Sergeant, Ross Eugene McKee, age 85 passed away peacefully on August 4 th , 2022, in his home surrounded by family.
He was born May 6th , 1937, in Richmond, Indiana and grew up alongside his older brother Tom who was his best friend.
At the age of 23, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. A decision that would not only turn into a 20-year career but would also lead him to meet the love of his life, a beautiful nurse by the name of Jean who cared for him at the Eglin Airforce Base in Okaloosa, Florida.
The two married on October 24th , 1961 and spent the next 60 years building a life filled with love.
Ross was well known in the town of Derby for the business he opened in 1995 called Ross Golf; a business that specialized in custom golf clubs. He was an avid golfer since the age of twelve and he thoroughly enjoyed playing the game and assisting customers in his shop for over 20 years.
Ross is preceded in death by both his parents Ralph and Mabel (Martin) McKee, brother Donald Bookwalter, sister Helen Shute, son Michael McKee and grandson Ian Waple.Those left to cherish his memories are his wife Jean McKee, daughter Karen (Pat) Waple, son Pat (Deanne) McKee, brother Thomas (Betty) McKee, grandchildren Jonathan Waple, Shaye (Nathan) Hurst, Miranda McKee and great grandchildren Gunner (7), Nora (4), Raelynn (6), Aaliyah (4), Knox (2), Riggin (7) and Derby (1) who were so fortunate to get to have their great PaPa as long as they did. Several nieces, nephew, friends, and golfing buddies will also miss him dearly.
Visitation will be Wednesday, August 10 th from 6pm to 8pm with family present the entire time at Smith Family Mortuary Chapel.
Funeral Service will be Thursday, August 11 th at 10am also at Smith Family Mortuary Chapel 1415 N. Rock Rd. Derby, Kansas 67037.
Military burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery.
[In lieu of flowers] we ask that you donate to Home Health & Hospice of Kansas by mailing donations to 7607 E. Harry St. Wichita, KS 67207 or calling 316.869.0015 and ask for the bereavement coordinator.
The care provided by this organization will never be forgotten.
https://www.smithfamilymortuaries.com/obituaries/ross-mckee [57418]
Obituary Online notes for Janet LaVerne (Spouse 1)
Greensburg Daily News
Friday, April 18, 2008, p.A2
Janet LaVerne Wells, 70, of Greensburg, passed away on April 16, 2008 at the Decatur County Hospital in Greensburg.
She was born on March 24, 1938 in Pierceville, Indiana, the daughter of Clifford and Florence (Truitt) Sellers.
She was married to Delmar Wells in 1964 in Hartford City, Indiana.
She served in the Women's Army Corp from 1959-1961. She was a member of the American Legion Post 129, Am Vets, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles #927.
She is survived by two sisters, Carolyn Cunningham of Mayfield, Ky. and Nancy Thola of Osgood; one brother, Clifford Sellers of Benton, Ill.; first cousin and close friend, Marilyn Reynolds of Milan; one step-daughter, Susan Burton of Greensburg; several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one son, Michael McKee; one step-grandchild and two step-great-grandchildren.
There will be no public visitation. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Porter-Oliger-Pearson Funeral Home in Greensburg.
Obituary provided by Linda (Pitts) Meyer [57416]
Friday, April 18, 2008, p.A2
Janet LaVerne Wells, 70, of Greensburg, passed away on April 16, 2008 at the Decatur County Hospital in Greensburg.
She was born on March 24, 1938 in Pierceville, Indiana, the daughter of Clifford and Florence (Truitt) Sellers.
She was married to Delmar Wells in 1964 in Hartford City, Indiana.
She served in the Women's Army Corp from 1959-1961. She was a member of the American Legion Post 129, Am Vets, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles #927.
She is survived by two sisters, Carolyn Cunningham of Mayfield, Ky. and Nancy Thola of Osgood; one brother, Clifford Sellers of Benton, Ill.; first cousin and close friend, Marilyn Reynolds of Milan; one step-daughter, Susan Burton of Greensburg; several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one son, Michael McKee; one step-grandchild and two step-great-grandchildren.
There will be no public visitation. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Porter-Oliger-Pearson Funeral Home in Greensburg.
Obituary provided by Linda (Pitts) Meyer [57416]