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Michael Cobal Obituary
Michael Shawn Cobal, passed away on Thursday December 25, 2025. He was born on March 7, 1961, to Gerald Cobal and Carol Cummings.
Mike had a love for music; He was a sound man for "Straw Boss" and enjoyed making music and hanging with the band. He also loved the great outdoors. He enjoyed hiking and being out in nature if it wasn't cold outside. He loved motorcycles and fast cars. He had a good sense of humor and loved making people laugh.
Mike survived by his two sons, David and Cody Cobal; and 4 grandchildren, his mother Laura Carol Cummings; and Brother Van Snow. He's preceded in death by his father Gerald Cobal, his brothers Timothy Snow and Jonathan Snow.
Public Viewing on Monday, January 5th from 5:00 PM-7:00 PM and Funeral Service on Tuesday, January 6th at 2:00 PM, both at Smith Family Mortuary 1415 N. Rock Rd. Derby, KS 67037 with burial to follow at Greenwood Cemetery.
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Upcoming Events
Jan
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Jan
6
Funeral service
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Smith Family Mortuaries
1415 N. Rock Road, Derby, KS 67037
Send FlowersServices provided by
Smith Mortuary - Derby ChapelOnly 2 hours left for delivery to next service.