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Craig Gehring Obituary

Gehring, Craig Alan, age 54, F&H Insulation employee, passed away Friday, July 18, 2014. Visitation 1-8 PM Wednesday with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, Funeral Service 10 AM Thursday, July 24, both at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Craig is preceded in death by his parents, Hank & Ruby Gehring. Survivors include his sisters, Teresa Costello (John), of Derby, Kathy Sharp (Greg), of Derby, Karen Chavez, Atlanta, GA, and Nancy Orand (Don), of Castle Rock, CO; nephews, Axel Costello and Devon Orand; nieces, Jessica-Sharp LeBert (Selby), Taylor Sharp, Hannah Sharp and Morgan Orand. A memorial has been established with The Make a Wish Foundation, 125 S. Washington, Ste 100, Wichita, KS 67202. View tributes at smithfamilymortuaries.com.

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Published by Wichita Eagle from Jul. 20 to Jul. 22, 2014.

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George smith

September 26, 2014

I send my condolences to the family and prayers that the family makes it through this ruffle time.

Tracey Williams McNeely

July 28, 2014

I was so sad to hear of Craig's passing. Sending prayers to the family, he was lost way too young.

Kaylene Foley

July 24, 2014

To the family and friends of Craig....you all are in our thoughts and we extend our deepest sympathy. Richard and Kaylene Foley, Pine Cliff Lodge, Ontario Canada

July 24, 2014

Our love an prayers are to all of you girls and your families! Craig will be missed. Love you Moe & Fran Daryl & Mary, teri Dressler and Tina Selvera family.

Jim and Donna Hoffman

July 24, 2014

Teresa, Kathy, Karen, Nancy and families
We are so sorry to hear of Craig's passing. We will always have the memory of that cute kid in our wedding party. Regretfully we will not be able to join you in honoring his memory, but you are and will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Bob and Ruth Rieken

July 23, 2014

Teresa, Kathy, Karen, Nancy and families
We were so sorry to hear of your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and in the days ahead

Kathy Reed Morris

July 22, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Karen Decker

July 22, 2014

"When you lose someone you love, you gain an angel you know." ~Anonymous
Thoughts and prayers are with you all. May your memories of Craig bring you peace and comfort.
Karen

Lynn Bowles

July 21, 2014

To the family of Mr. Craig Gehring: This is from Spirit co workers the shop of 3111 where John Costello is our boss were very sad to have heard that his wife (Teresa) brother had passed May God be with the families.
Lynn Bowles

Tammy Williams

July 21, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of need.

Nancy Friend-Sanagorski

July 21, 2014

Teresa, John and Gehring family.. I am so sorry to read of Craig's passing. I am praying for peace in the days ahead as you all struggle to make sense of all this. May many happy memories fill your hearts and help to carry you through this.

Regina Davis-Sorensen

July 21, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with Craig's family. He always had something to say to perk a person up. May he rest in peace.

Abel Garcia Melissa Thornton

July 21, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family.

Cheri Gehlen

July 21, 2014

My thoughts & prayers go out to you all. Craig was a wonderful person and a great friend. Heaven's gain is truly our loss.

Marilynn Harreld Maddox

July 20, 2014

Prayers for your family.

Carlene Mansfield

July 20, 2014

Kathy and family, my heart just breaks for your loss. Prayers to all of you during this time of reflecting and mourning.

July 20, 2014

Our dear friends at F&H, we are saddened to hear of the passing of Craig, we will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers
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Lynn Robertson

July 20, 2014

Karen and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all.

Debbie Shannon-Davis

July 20, 2014

Craig you were a great guy. So sorry you passed way too soon. Thanks for the memories with Kathy... May you rest in peace....my prayers are with your family.

Devon Orand

July 19, 2014

Love you uncle Craig.

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