Department and Family News
Congratulations to Adam and Jessica Pickett on the birth of their baby girl! Kinzly Adalyn Pickett was born on Tuesday, October 27th. Mom and baby are doing fine! Best Wishes to the Pickett Family!!
The Sedgwick County Firefighter's Auxiliary would like to congratulate Chad and Melia Widener on the birth of theirbaby boy!! Cash Leland Widener was born on Tuesday, October 13th and was 6lbs 3oz. He is in the NICU at St. Joseph while the doctors monitor his blood levels, his other vital signs are stable and he is breathing on his own. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers during this challenging time. Welcome to Parenthood, Chad and Melia!!
Sedgwick County Deputy, Brian S. Etheridge. End of Watch: Monday September 28, 2009. http://www.odmp.org/officer/20074-deputy-brian-s.-etheridge
The Sedgwick County Firefighters Auxiliary would like to congratulate Arlan Spexarth and his wife on the arrival of their new baby girl!! Mariella Grace was born Monday, September 7th. Momma and baby are doing great. We are so happy for the both of you and your new addition!!
The Auxiliary would like to send Greg Peters our best wishes. He left the station at 4am Saturday morning feeling sick and ended up in the Emergency Room. The doctor's soon discovered Greg needed his appendix out. He had his surgery at about 4pm and it went well. As of yesterday, he was in room 6043 at St. Francis Hospital. Depending on a couple of things, Greg might be in untill Sunday. Nancy's mom is also in the same hospital on the Hospice floor. Please keep Greg and Nancy in your thoughts and prayers.
Our deepest sympathies to the Crego Family. Jackie Crego, Mother of Lieutenant Michael Crego, lost her battle with cancer Saturday evening. Please keep Michael and his family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Please keep Jondalar Pike, son of Randy and Kathy Pike, in your prayers. You may follow Jondalar's progress and show your support two easy ways: Visit the webpage http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/jondalarpike ...OR..enter the website www.caringbridge.org and enter in "jondalarpike" Kathy has made this special website private, so you will need to log-in. Thanks in advance for your ongoing support and prayers.
Vanessa Christophersen had surgery this summer and is doing well. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.
Steve Hillman was in an accident recently and is at St. Francis Hospital. Visitors appreciated. Also, cards can be sent to his home address. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers for a quick recovery.
John Poe is at his parents home in Bella Vista, Arkansas, recovering. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers. Cards may be sent to his home address.
Congratulations to Keith and JaNeshia Wilson on their new baby boy, Kamen born July 16, 2009! JaNeshia and Kamen are at home and doing well.
Steve McMillen's father, John McMillen, past away on Thursday, May 14th. His funeral will be held on Tuesday, May 19th at 10:30 am in the Clearwater United Methodist Church. I know this is a crazy time of year, but it would be great if members of our Department and Auxiliary could attend the service and show support for the McMillen Family. Please keep them in your prayers during this difficult season of their lives.
Another new member to the SCFD has arrived! Paxton Von Leu was 8 pounds 5 ounces and 19.25 inches long. Congrats to Craig and Marcy Leu!
Congratulations to Chad and Shelly Duerkson! Joshua Gary Duerksen was brought into the world on February 21, 2009!
Congratulations to Bo and Kristen Whelchel on the birth of their baby boy, Caleb Hunter Whelchel, born February 4th!
Please keep the Kevin Duncan family in your thoughts and prayers. Kevin's mother passed away the morning of December 18th. Funeral arrangements are pending. Sympathy cards are welcomed. (Address: 315 N. Oakwood Dr., Wichita, Ks. 67208)
Chief Cox’s father passed away December 2nd after a long illness. Please keep Carl and his family in your thoughts and prayers.