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Ellis, Dr. Thomas Duane, 75, retired dentist, died Saturday, October 20, 2012. Visitation with the family will be from 4 to 7 P.M. on Monday, October 22, 2012 at Downing & Lahey Mortuary East. Family Trisagion will be at 6:30 P.M., Tuesday, October 23, 2012. Funeral Service will be at 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 23, 2012, both at St. Mary Orthodox Christian Church. Graveside Service will be at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, October 24, 2012, at Old Mission Cemetery. Preceded in death by: daughter, Diane; parents, Nick and Carrie Ellis; sister, Mary. Survived by: wife, Shirley; daughters; sister, Dorothy Sahadi of Phoenix, AZ. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with St. Mary Orthodox Christian Church, 344 S. Martinson, Wichita, KS 67213. Share tributes online at: www.dlwichita.com

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Published by Wichita Eagle on Oct. 21, 2012.

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James & Linda Castillo

October 24, 2012

Shirley sorry to hear of the passing of Doc. He was a treat to have as a dentist and always took great care of all my kids. You and your family are in out thoughts. Peace

Dan & Esther Caire

October 24, 2012

Dearest Shirley and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Our whole family loved Dr. Ellis. We thought he was great. We will always remember you two.

Chris Kuhlman

October 23, 2012

Aunt Shirley, Susan, and Janet,
Our love and thoughts are with you. Sorry we couldn't
be there with you, hopefully we can all get together soon. I'll always remember all the good times we had with Uncle Tom.

Carmen & Ted Logue

October 23, 2012

Shirley and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this hard time. We have fond memories of long ago.

Joni Bradley

October 22, 2012

Dr Ellis was my childhood dentist for many years. I remember him saying "open widesy". I wish the family peace during this time of grief.

Char & Jim Leonard

October 22, 2012

Dearest Shirley and girls,
Jim & I are so sorry for your loss. Don & Tom are playing golf or fishing now in peace.
May you be at peace too.

Ro Kallail

October 22, 2012

All of our love and prayers are with you Shirley! Memory Eternal!

Marsha Allen

October 21, 2012

Dr Ellis was a treasure. I always knew he was an excellent dentist but he genuinely cared about we patients and took the time to know us personally. I so enjoyed seeing him and Shirley at Panera's or Jaon's from time to time and loved the interesting conversations. May God bless you all. Marsha Allen

Sara Epperson

October 21, 2012

Sending warmth and positive, comforting thoughts to Shirley and the girls at this time.

Jeremy Doughty

October 21, 2012

Aunt Shirley and family, please let peace shower on you at this time.

Robert Winters

October 21, 2012

I was a patient of Dr. Ellis for many years. I appreciated him personally and professionally. Sorry for your loss.

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