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Mary Horstman Obituary

DERBY Horstman, Mary Frances, age 87, homemaker, passed away at her home surrounded by her family, Friday, May 3, 2013. Visitation will be 1-8 PM Monday, May 13, 2013, with family receiving friends 5-6 PM, at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. A graveside service will be held at 2 PM Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at El Paso Cemetery, Derby. Pastor Tom Johnson of Faith Lutheran Church will officiate. Mary was born in Watertown, SD on April 16, 1926, to the late Lewis and Frances Rollins. She graduated from High School in 1944. Mary was married to Melvin Christian Horstman on October 8, 1945; they were married 67 years. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her sister, Betty Meehan. She is survived by her husband, Melvin; sons, Doug Horstman (Jean), of Mulvane, Bob Horstman (Beverly), of Wichita, Tom Horstman (Mary), of Arlington, TX; daughter, Mary Jo Jones (Dave), of Clearwater; 10 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, KS 67202 or to DaVita Renal Treatment Center, 250 W. Red Powell Dr., Derby, KS 67037-2626. View tributes at smithfamilymortuaries.com

Published by Wichita Eagle from May 8 to May 12, 2013.
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Sorry for your lose, long life neighbor.

Jimmy & Waynette States

May 12, 2013

Mel, you and Mary have been good friends and will be missing Mary. My prayers will be with you.

Nancy and ilent Carnes

May 11, 2013

Bob, Bev & Family, we are so sorry for your loss of your mom. Thoughts & Prayers Lee, Lori & Olivia Bonat

May 11, 2013

Doug so sorry to read the passing of your mother and right before Mother's Day. I will be praying for you and Jean and your family.

Sandy Smith

May 9, 2013

Sorry for your lose.

Dan Bitner

May 8, 2013

Doug & Jean,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. We will be praying for you and your family. If you need anything please let us know.

Trish Pulliam

May 7, 2013

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