Ball, Ronald Dean, 71, passed away Dec. 26, 2011. He was born to Glen and Ida Irene (Mize) Ball on May 7, 1940 in Guthrie, OK. Ron is survived by his wife Carol, sons Richard and Randy Ball, daughter Lori Nicholson, brother Milo “Bud” Ball, and 8 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by brother Richard Ball and sisters Glenna Oakman and Verda Hughes. Visitation will be 6-8 PM Thu., Dec. 29 at Hillside West, 2929 W. 13th St. North, with Celebration of Life services 10:00 AM Fri., Dec 30, at Antioch Christian Church, 3741 15th St. North, Wichita, 67203. Memorials: Antioch Christian Church or Harry Hynes Hospice, 313 S. Market, 67202.