Duane Lewis Wilson
Duane Lewis Wilson, 87, of Wichita, retired bank loan officer at Southwest National Bank in Witchita and former Boston Red Sox player, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021. He was predeceased by his parents, Lewis Wilson and Bessie Wilson; his wife Carol Sue Wilson; and his sister Sharon Shuey. He is survived by: his daughters, Diana Miller (Shawn), Lori Mans (Steve) and Kari Hickey (Tom); his siblings, Dale Wilson, Gerald Wilson (Rosa) and Jo Ann VanDeusen; and his grandchildren, Katie, Kyle, Kory, Martin (Kari), Marshall (Micaela) and Austin. He is also survived by four great-grandchildren and many loving nieces and nephews.
Stephen Kent Mathews Dec. 26, 1943 – Jan. 18, 2022
Steve Mathews was an alumnus of the University of Kansas and the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. In 2009, he was inducted into the Jayhawk Battalion Alumni Association’s Wall of Fame due to his distinguished military career. Upon his discharge from the military in October of 1969, Steve resumed his banking career in Lawrence, KS. However, Steve’s ties with the Haviland State Bank and the community of Haviland, KS, remained closely intact. He was elected to the bank’s Board of Directors on Jan. 8, 1966, and he remained Chairman of the Board of Haviland State Bank until his passing. Steve touched many lives in many different ways, and his reach spanned from his gardening hobby to his love of a good discussion at the local watering holes. He had a profound effect on the lives of many people.
Theodore James “Ted” McVay Sept. 18, 1946 – Feb. 9, 2022
Theodore James “Ted” McVay, age 75, of Sun City West, AZ, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, while surrounded by his family at Banner Gateway Medical Center, Gilbert, AZ.
Ted was born in Concordia, KS, Sept. 18, 1946, the son of Mary Ruth Jenson and William James McVay. He attended schools in McPherson, Kansas and graduated from McPherson High School in 1964.
He pursued his dream of playing college football by attending Hutchinson Junior College on a football scholarship after high school and then went on to play football at Kansas State University. He graduated from Kansas State University in 1968 and was drafted into the U.S. Air Force, proudly serving his country. Upon being honorably discharged in 1972, he served a brief stint with the Boy Scouts of America and was then offered an opportunity in the banking industry in Nortonville, KS, in 1975, which led to a lifelong career in the banking industry. He was appointed and elected to numerous leadership roles with the Kansas Bankers Association, Community Bankers Association of Kansas, Bankers Bank of Kansas and other financial institutions over the years. Ted officially “retired” from Farmers State Bank in McPherson in 2012 but continued to serve on the board of directors and in an advisory capacity until his death. Ted was involved in various community and civic organizations in each community he called home.
Those who knew and loved Ted knew how much he loved his grandkids and K-State football. His best days were when he could combine both! After retiring, he enjoyed the beautiful weather in Arizona, which allowed him to participate in his other loves – GOLF and Softball! He and Sue enjoyed their traveling adventures, especially to Roatan, Honduras and no matter where he traveled, he always saw a friend.
Yvonne Robbins July 17, 1939 – Feb. 7, 2022
Yvonne Robbins, 82, passed away Feb. 7, 2022, peacefully at her home in Olathe, surrounded by her loving family. Yvonne was born in Kinsley, KS, on July 17, 1939. She spent her childhood growing up in central Kansas and always had an appreciation and love of the prairie land, the hard-working people of this area and the educational opportunities for young people. She married William Rex “WR” Robbins in Kinsley, KS, on Oct. 20, 1957, and to this union, they were blessed with three children — Karesa, Penny and Monte.
Yvonne was a devoted mother and grandmother and a supportive wife.
Yvonne devoted her energy to business, educational and philanthropic initiatives over the years. She assisted her husband as they worked together growing Farmers Bank and Trust, a community bank located in central and eastern Kansas. She was instrumental in developing programs at Farmers Bank, which offered travel and benefits for customers. Yvonne established educational scholarships at Barton Community College, Dodge City Community College and Fort Hays State University. She focused on opportunities to enhance the community through her work with non-profit organizations and church affiliations. In addition, Yvonne enjoyed working alongside her husband in his efforts while Chairman of the Kansas Bankers Association and created many friendships along the way.
