Or condolence cards & calls to:
Tom
Hester & Family
hesterpt@aol.com
6716 Brista Delmar
El Paso TX 79912
915 833 9216
Notes of Recent Sadness:
Posted 5-8-2008
Florence A. Dunn,
mother of John, passed away at Hutchinson Hospital on,
May 7, 2008, at 101 years of age. She was
born Aug. 5, 1906 in Ellinwood,
the daughter of Louis and Elisa Maria Hauser Tieperman.
She was a homemaker and a Hutchinson resident.
She attended Kinsley High School and graduated in 1924.
She also graduated from Mrs. Sandar's Business College in Hutchinson.
She attended Kinsley High School and graduated in 1924.
She also graduated from Mrs. Sandar's Business College in Hutchinson.
She belonged to the Trinity United Methodist Church.
She was a member of P.E.O. Chapter B.L.;
Hutchinson Hospital Aux.
She did volunteer work with the Hutchinson Hospital Auxiliary &
American
Red Cross. She was active in support of Brownie Scouts, Girl Scouts,
Cub Scouts, & activities of her children at Roosevelt and Morgan
Grade Schools. She had a lifelong interest in painting, Hutchinson
Art
Association, golf & music. She loved to travel In the U.S.A. and
Europe.
On June 25, 1932 she married Harry H. Dunn
in Hutchinson.
He died Sept. 24, 2004.
Survivors include: son, Lt. Col. (Retired)
John Galbreath Dunn & wife Sheila,
Miami, Fla.; & daughter, Mary Elise Dunn, Denver, Colo.
She is preceded in death by brothers,
George, Edwin & Ernest Tieperman;
sisters, Emma Wise, Ella Jane Gillmore, Selma Holland, Hazel Martin.
Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m.
Saturday at Trinity United Methodist
Church, Hutchinson, with the Rev. Pat Ault-Duell and the Rev. Robert
Brooks
presiding. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday at
Elliott Mortuary,
Hutchinson. Burial will be in Penwell-Gabel Cemetery and Mausoleum,
Hutchinson, with a private family committal service after the
funeral.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent
to Harry H. & Florence A. Dunn
Memorial Scholarship at Southwestern College or the Good Samaritan
Fund
at Wesley Towers.
Personal condolences may be left at:
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=223051&fh_id=10406&s_id=595A11BD431D48D7145530D6D2481B87
Cards, emails & calls:
John & Sheila Dunn & Family or
Mary E Dunn
jgdunn@bellsouth.net
2330 S Fillmore St
5925 NE 6th Crt. Denver,
CO 80210-5502
Miami FL. 33137 303
757-3183
305 795-6133
Posted 5-1-2008
Ruth P. Crowe,
mother of Karen Baxter Hicks, passed April 30, 2008,
at Wesley Towers, Hutchinson. She was 86.
Ruth was born Dec. 25, 1921, in Buhler, to Theodore & Martha Geortz
Heidebrecht.
She was a graduate of Buhler High School. She was employed as a
supervisor
at Hutchinson Bag factory for many years.
She was a resident of Turon for 35 years.
She was a member of Turon Community Church where she was a choir leader.
In 1941, she married Carl G. Baxter. In 1964, she married Ron Crowe.
He survives in Turon.
Survivors include: two daughters, Karon Hicks and husband Ron, Betty
Hovey & husband Jon, both of Lake of the Ozarks, Mo.; a son, Earl
Baxter and wife Karen of Shawnee; three step-daughters, Starla Hunt,
Atlantic City, N.J., Teresa Diamond, Turon, Tonyia Bellinda, Egg
Harbor Township, N.J.; two step-sons, Darrin Crowe, Hutchinson, Clyde
Crowe, Macon, GA.; six grandchildren; 13 step-grandchildren; 10
great-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Linda Esau and Thelma I.
Heidebrecht.
Memorial service will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday, May 2, at Turon Community
Church. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care of Kansas,
in care of Larrison Funeral Home, Turon.
Karon & Ron Hicks or Earl & Karen
Baxter
rhicks425@aol.com 20708 W. 48th
438 Lakeshore Dr. Shawnee Mission KS
66218
Lake Ozark MO 65049 913 745-4035
573 216-4543
Betty & Jon Hovey
236 Lakewiew Resort Bvd #4A
236 Lakewiew Resort Bvd #4A
Sunrise Beach MO 65079
576 374-8235
Posted 5-1-2008
Many of you will remember June well. She attended
Winans, Sherman & HHS
but left before graduation, returned & graduated with
the class of 62.
June recently moved back to Ks from Ca. It was good renewing old times.
Thoughts & Prayers to June & Family.
~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~
June recently moved back to Ks from Ca. It was good renewing old times.
Thoughts & Prayers to June & Family.
~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~
Ruth A. Dehm, Mother of June (Dehm) Cross passed away,
April 26, 2008, at Buhler Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community.
Ruth was 87.
Ruth was born Aug. 31, 1920, at
Cincinnati, Iowa, the daughter of William
Samuel Robert and Alta Belle Harrelson Hamilton.
She was a Hutchinson resident, and graduated form Green City, Mo.,
High School. She was a buyer for the children's department at
Wiley Department Store for many years. She was a charter member of
the Faith United Methodist Church.
Samuel Robert and Alta Belle Harrelson Hamilton.
She was a Hutchinson resident, and graduated form Green City, Mo.,
High School. She was a buyer for the children's department at
Wiley Department Store for many years. She was a charter member of
the Faith United Methodist Church.
On June 13, 1938,she married George
Michael Dehm Jr. in Linneus, Mo.
He died Sept. 21, 1979.
Survivors include: daughter, June Cross and husband Richard,
son, Paul D. Dehm and wife Joyce, Hutchinson; Hardtner;
brothers, Leo Robert Hamilton, Kansas City, Mo., Russell Dean Hamilton,
Apache Junction, Ariz.; sisters, Cleo Belle Callahan, Olathe, Frances Helen
Higdon, Belleville, Ill.; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, brothers, William H. Hamilton,
Glenn L. Hamilton, Charles E. Hamilton, Marvin E. Hamilton; and one sister,
Nettie H. Hamilton.
Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Elliott Mortuary, with Pastor
Ron Kite presiding. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today &
Thursday at Elliott's Mortuary, with family receiving friends from 7 to 8 p.m.
Thursday evening. Burial will be in Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson.
Memorials may be sent to Buhler Sunshine Meadows Retirement Ctr.
or Faith United Methodist Church, % Elliott's
1219 N. Main
Hutchinson KS 67501
Personal condolences may be left at:
www.elliottmortuary.com/index.cfm
Cards & Calls to:
He died Sept. 21, 1979.
Survivors include: daughter, June Cross and husband Richard,
son, Paul D. Dehm and wife Joyce, Hutchinson; Hardtner;
brothers, Leo Robert Hamilton, Kansas City, Mo., Russell Dean Hamilton,
Apache Junction, Ariz.; sisters, Cleo Belle Callahan, Olathe, Frances Helen
Higdon, Belleville, Ill.; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, brothers, William H. Hamilton,
Glenn L. Hamilton, Charles E. Hamilton, Marvin E. Hamilton; and one sister,
Nettie H. Hamilton.
Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Elliott Mortuary, with Pastor
Ron Kite presiding. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today &
Thursday at Elliott's Mortuary, with family receiving friends from 7 to 8 p.m.
Thursday evening. Burial will be in Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson.
Memorials may be sent to Buhler Sunshine Meadows Retirement Ctr.
or Faith United Methodist Church, % Elliott's
1219 N. Main
Hutchinson KS 67501
Personal condolences may be left at:
www.elliottmortuary.com/index.cfm
Cards & Calls to:
Dick
& June Cross Or Paul Dehm
16691 SW Crowpoint Rd 110 E. 69,
Hardtner KS 67057 Hutchinson KS 67502
620-296-4482 620-663-3647
16691 SW Crowpoint Rd 110 E. 69,
Hardtner KS 67057 Hutchinson KS 67502
620-296-4482 620-663-3647
Posted 4-25-08
Thelma G. Bright, mother
of Vivian (Bright) Lowe, passed on April 24, 2008,
at the Hutchinson
Hospital. She was born July 8, 1917, in Oklahoma County, Okla.,
the daughter of Dewitt & Evelina Stewart. She
was 90 years of age.
She was a homemaker and belonged to the A.M.E. Methodist Church.
She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star & Reno Co. Extension Home Unit.
On March 9, 1936, she married John Nelson Bright in King Fisher, Okla.
He died Dec. 20, 1982.
Survivors include: son, John W. Bright & wife Louise, Hutchinson;
daughters, Vivian M. Lowe, Hutchinson, Lois F. Nelson, Hutchinson;
She was a homemaker and belonged to the A.M.E. Methodist Church.
She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star & Reno Co. Extension Home Unit.
On March 9, 1936, she married John Nelson Bright in King Fisher, Okla.
He died Dec. 20, 1982.
Survivors include: son, John W. Bright & wife Louise, Hutchinson;
daughters, Vivian M. Lowe, Hutchinson, Lois F. Nelson, Hutchinson;
sisters, Pearl Hardimon,
Oklahoma City; eight grandchildren and
17 great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Alice Allen & Bessie Chandler,
brother, Earl J. Stewart, & grandson, Terry Allen.
Funeral survive will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Elliott Chapel.
Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Elliott Chapel,
with family present to receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the chapel.
Elliott Mortuary, is in charge of arrangements.
Burial will be in Fairlawn Burial Park.
Memorials may be sent to Am. Red Cross or Salvation Army;
% Elliott Mortuary Inc.
1201 N. Main
Hutchinson KS 67501
To sign the online Guest Book and leave messages for Vivian & Family:
www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=218600&fh
_id=10406&s_id=576A6DD247FA2336E04AE1C7F9D0DD56
She is preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Alice Allen & Bessie Chandler,
brother, Earl J. Stewart, & grandson, Terry Allen.
Funeral survive will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Elliott Chapel.
Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Elliott Chapel,
with family present to receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the chapel.
Elliott Mortuary, is in charge of arrangements.
Burial will be in Fairlawn Burial Park.
Memorials may be sent to Am. Red Cross or Salvation Army;
% Elliott Mortuary Inc.
1201 N. Main
Hutchinson KS 67501
To sign the online Guest Book and leave messages for Vivian & Family:
www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=218600&fh
_id=10406&s_id=576A6DD247FA2336E04AE1C7F9D0DD56
Cards and Calls:
Vivian Lowe & Family
1502 East 9th
Hutchinson
KS 67501
620 663
4339
Posted 4-24, 2008
Gertrude D. "Trudy" Link, mother of Marcheta Link passed away on
April 21, she was 92.
April 21, she was 92.
Gertrude, passed April 21, 2008, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.
She was born July 7, 1915, in Greenwood Co., KS, the daughter of
Wm. Joseph and Josephine
Freeman Churchman. She was retired
from the Reno County Courthouse.
from the Reno County Courthouse.
She
belonged to the South Hutchinson United Methodist Church.
On Dec. 5, 1936, she married Eugene Albert Link at Halstead.
He died May 23, 1966.
Survivors
include: a daughter, Marcheta Link, South Hutchinson; a son,
Greg Link & wife Peggy, Magnolia, Texas; two daughters-in-law,
Lila Link, So.Hutchinson, & Peggy Link, Iuka; eight grandchildren;
and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was
preceded in death by two sons, G. Alan & Gail Link;
6 brothers & 3 sisters.
Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday April 25,
2008, at Elliott Chapel,
Hutchinson, with Pastor Tim Ault-Duell presiding.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at the mortuary,
family will be present from 6 to 8 p.m. Burial will be in Fairlawn Park.
Memorials to the So. Hutchinson United Methodist
Church,
% Elliott Mortuary Inc.
1201 N. Main
Hutchinson KS 67501
Personal condolences:
Marcheta Link & Family
14 Jamesway
S.Hutchinson KS 67505
620 662 9395
To sign the Guest Book & leave message for Marcheta & Family:
www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=217868&fh_id=
10406&s_id=FB8D4510C25BE7AE42CA0ECB1086FBEF
Posted 4-4-2008
Joe Krafels
(August 4, 1925 - April 2, 2008)
Joe Krafels, 82, died April 2, 2008, at Hutchinson Hospital after a sudden illness.
He was born Aug. 4, 1925, at Scammon, the son of Joe & Nona Johnson Krafels.
He graduated from Winfield High School & Wichita State University.
He was a teacher & coach at Hoisington High School, coming to HHS in 1956,
where he was the basketball coach for 12 years & served as Director of
Student Activities until retiring in 1988.
Joe belonged to the First Baptist Church; the National Education Association,
Hutchinson Retired Teachers Association and was inducted into the
Kansas State High School Activities Hall of Fame in 1990.
On Nov. 23, 1949, he married Jane Wheeler at Oxford. She survives.
Others survivors include: sons, Rodney, Rick & wife Cyndi, Ron & wife Nancy;
daughter, Carla Childs & husband Dan, all of Hutchinson; sister, Billie Anderson,
Austin, Texas; nine G/children, Jeffrey, John & Jennifer Krafels, Lindsey Koebel,
Jill Roberts, Allison Cole, Savannah, Sydney & Austin Childs; three G/grandchildren,
Hannah, Addison & Natalya Krafels.
Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson, with Pastor
Matt Stafford presiding. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday with
family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at the mortuary. Memorials may be
sent to: T.E.C.H., 1300 East Ave. A., Hutchinson, KS 67501
Personal condolences may be sent online through:
www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=211238&fh_id=10406&s_id=932ABEDF764FC7296397304777507DF2
(August 4, 1925 - April 2, 2008)
Joe Krafels, 82, died April 2, 2008, at Hutchinson Hospital after a sudden illness.
He was born Aug. 4, 1925, at Scammon, the son of Joe & Nona Johnson Krafels.
He graduated from Winfield High School & Wichita State University.
He was a teacher & coach at Hoisington High School, coming to HHS in 1956,
where he was the basketball coach for 12 years & served as Director of
Student Activities until retiring in 1988.
Joe belonged to the First Baptist Church; the National Education Association,
Hutchinson Retired Teachers Association and was inducted into the
Kansas State High School Activities Hall of Fame in 1990.
On Nov. 23, 1949, he married Jane Wheeler at Oxford. She survives.
Others survivors include: sons, Rodney, Rick & wife Cyndi, Ron & wife Nancy;
daughter, Carla Childs & husband Dan, all of Hutchinson; sister, Billie Anderson,
Austin, Texas; nine G/children, Jeffrey, John & Jennifer Krafels, Lindsey Koebel,
Jill Roberts, Allison Cole, Savannah, Sydney & Austin Childs; three G/grandchildren,
Hannah, Addison & Natalya Krafels.
Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson, with Pastor
Matt Stafford presiding. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday with
family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at the mortuary. Memorials may be
sent to: T.E.C.H., 1300 East Ave. A., Hutchinson, KS 67501
Personal condolences may be sent online through:
www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=211238&fh_id=10406&s_id=932ABEDF764FC7296397304777507DF2
or family direct; Mrs Jane Krafels &
Family
101
West 18th
Hutchinson, KS 67502
620
662 8753
Posted 3-14-2008
Ellis W. "Buss" Thomas, father of
Sharon (Thomas) Oller, passed on March 12,
at the Good Samaritan Center. He was 89 yrs old, born Oct. 10, 1918,
in Teresita, Mo., the son of Albert Harney and Beulah Pauline George Thomas.
A longtime resident of Hutchinson, having lived in Sun City,
Ariz., from 1981 to 2007, then returning to Hutchinson,
he was a grain broker with Bunge Grain Co.
at the Good Samaritan Center. He was 89 yrs old, born Oct. 10, 1918,
in Teresita, Mo., the son of Albert Harney and Beulah Pauline George Thomas.
A longtime resident of Hutchinson, having lived in Sun City,
Ariz., from 1981 to 2007, then returning to Hutchinson,
he was a grain broker with Bunge Grain Co.
He belonged to Sun City Christian Church,
Veterans of Foreign Wars,
American Legion and the Elks Lodge. He served in the U.S. Navy during
World War II.
On March 17, 1940, he married Irma Fleming. She died Sept. 11, 2004.
Survivors include: a son, Terry and wife,
Linda, Hutchinson; two daughters,
Marty Thomas, Torrance, Calif., and Sharon Oller and husband, Tom,
Kansas City, Mo.;
four grandchildren, Wendy Pierce, Dennis Oller, Trish Spencer and Keri
Julian;
and 13 great-grandchildren, Jordan Alvarez, Ryan Pierce, Katelynn,
McKenzie,
Jersey and Mark Spencer Jr., Kristin, Amanda, Heather, Zach, Nathan,
Tabitha
and Skylar Julian.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Virginia Thomas.
Funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at
Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson, with
Jimie-Wray Mead presiding. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday and from 9 a.m. until service time Saturday at the mortuary.
Entombment will be in Sunland Memorial Park Mausoleum in Sun City, AZ.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to
the Good Samaritan
Center in care of Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson.
Personal condolences may be sent to
www.elliottmortuary.com
Thoughts & Prayers to Sharon, Tom, Terry,
Linda, Marty & Families.
6512 N. Harden Ave. 2505
N. Washington
Kansas City Mo. 64151 Hutchinson Ks 67502
816 746 1171 620 662 6132
Torrance, California 90503
POSTED 3-3-2008
Victor Sisk's mother,
Virginia M. Sick passed March 2. 2008.
Virginia
Marion Sisk, 88, died March 2, 2008 at Hospice House.
She was born December 4, 1919 in Cheyenne, Wyoming, the daughter of
Charles and Veda VanSchuyver Allen. A resident of Hutchinson, she
retired in
Lakewood, California, returning to Hutchinson in 1999. She was a
homemaker.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Lakewood, CA and the
First Baptist Church, Hutchinson. She married Harold V. Sisk on August
7, 1938 in
Hutchinson. He died March 19, 1996.
Survivors include 2 sons Victor and wife Dianne, Lawrence and David and
wife
Kathleen, Hutchinson, 3 sisters, Dolly Kenny, Barbara Mroczkowski, and
Beverly Herman, all of California, 5 grandchildren, Lisa Crites and
Matthew Sisk, both of Hutchinson, Susan Goheen, Wichita, Lesley Sisk,
Houston, TX, and Darrin Sisk, Belvidere, Ill., and 11 great
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Albert and Harold Allen.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday at Fairlawn Burial
Park,
Hutchinson, with Pastor Bob Albin presiding. Visitation will be held
from 1-9PM
Tuesday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home and Crematory, Hutchinson.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Good Samaritan Village,
in care of the funeral home.
Deepest
Sympathy, Thoughts & Prayers to Vic & Family.
Personal condolence cards & calls maybe be sent to:
Victor and Diane Sisk Family
dvsisk@sunflower.com
3507
Riverview Ct
Lawrence KS 66049
785 746 4601
Posted 2-13-2008
Harold D. Dufek, Step Father of David Wilson, passed on February 9, 2008.
He was born November 15, 1921 in
Noble County, Oklahoma, the son of Emil
Dufek & Petra Elvrum Dufek. He moved to Hutchinson in 1933 after
living in
Oklahoma and Texas. He earned his Batchelor's Degree in Accounting
in
1947 at KU. He was a World War 11 Veteran and continued to serve in
the
Army Reserves until 1974. He retired as a Colonel & received the
Legin of
Merit Award for distinguished military service. He was well known in
Hutchinson
as a businessman and civic leader.
On June 22, 1941, he married Elsie
May Jones in Hutchinson.
After World War II, they returned to Hutchinson where their five
children were
born and attended school. She died March 18, 1979 after a lengthy
illness.
On October 6, 1979, he married Elizabeth (Betty) Paine Wilson, who
had
been a lifelong friend of both Harold and Elsie May. Betty and
Harold were
happily married until her death on February 1, 2003. Harold often
expressed
that, with his two marriages, he had been blessed with "60 years of
wedded bliss."
He was especially proud that his five children and Betty's three
children formed
strong family ties.
Survivors include four daughters and
one son: Julie (Dan) Howland;
Linda Dufek Lake; Nancy Dufek; Mary Dufek; and John (Debbie) Dufek.
Other survivors include one stepson and two stepdaughters: David (Susan) Wilson,
Beverly Wilson (Pat Halstead), and Karen (Pat) McLain. He had seven g/children
and five g/grand children, four step g/children & two step g/children.
Memorial service was held at The Park Place Christian Church, Hutchinson,
February 12, 2008, with Pastor Kim Berry presiding. A private family burial of his
ashes at the Penwell-Gabel Cemetery and Mausoleum followed the service.
Friends may send personal condolences & sign the register
online at : http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=190825&fh_id=10406&s_id=F5239D747E0214C2DBB07C13FA279CA0
Linda Dufek Lake; Nancy Dufek; Mary Dufek; and John (Debbie) Dufek.
Other survivors include one stepson and two stepdaughters: David (Susan) Wilson,
Beverly Wilson (Pat Halstead), and Karen (Pat) McLain. He had seven g/children
and five g/grand children, four step g/children & two step g/children.
Memorial service was held at The Park Place Christian Church, Hutchinson,
February 12, 2008, with Pastor Kim Berry presiding. A private family burial of his
ashes at the Penwell-Gabel Cemetery and Mausoleum followed the service.
Friends may send personal condolences & sign the register
online at : http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=190825&fh_id=10406&s_id=F5239D747E0214C2DBB07C13FA279CA0
The family requests that, in lieu
of flowers, memorial contributions be sent to
Park Place Christian Church or Hazel Collier Employee Scholarship
Fund at
Wesley Towers, or a charity of the donor's choice. Contributions may
be sent
in care of Elliott Mortuary.
Personal condolences may be sent
to:
David & Susan Wilson
dwilson@siu.edu
9 Hillcrest
Carbbondale Ill 62901
618 529 2371
Posted 2-8-2008
Ronald D. Watson, Husband of
Janis Bybee-Watson
Ronald D. Watson, 67,
corporate attorney, passed away February 6, 2008.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008 at Chapel Hill
Fellowship,
11660 E. 13th, Wichita, KS, at 11:00 a.m.
Ashes will be inurned at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery and Mausoleum,
5905 W. 4th St., Hutchinson, following the service approximately 2:00
p.m.
Ron was born December 31, 1940, in Hutchinson, KS to Chet & Nola Watson.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Darrell.
Survivors include wife Janis, daughter Molly Rainey, son Tyler Watson
and
grandsons Drew and Greyson Rainey, all of Wichita.
On line tributes may be sent to the family via
Downing & Lahey Mortuary East.
www.dlwichita.com
A memorial has been established with:
Hutchinson Community Foundation
"Class of 1961"
P.O. Box 298
Hutchinson, KS 67504-0298
Personal Condelances, emails, cards & calls:
Janis Bybee-Watson & Family
docwatson3@cox.net
133
So. Oakwood
Wichita KS 67218
316 682 1726
Posted 1-14-2008
Patricia Lee Hester , wife of Tom Hester passed on
January 13, she was 58.
After a long battle with illness, Patricia
Lee Hester went to be with the Lord
on January 13, 2008. She was born on August 27, 1950 in Oregon City,
Oregon to Byrum and Genevieve Lee.
Pat was a longtime El Paso resident and found much joy in her family and
her career as an elementary school teacher.
on January 13, 2008. She was born on August 27, 1950 in Oregon City,
Oregon to Byrum and Genevieve Lee.
Pat was a longtime El Paso resident and found much joy in her family and
her career as an elementary school teacher.
Patricia is survived by her husband,
Thomas W. Hester; her daughter,
Allison Page (Bernie); her son, William Hester; her father,
Byrum C. Lee (Wylodean);
sister, Barbara Zinn (Ed); brother Byrum Lee, Jr. (Valerie).
She was preceded in death by her mother, Genevieve Lee and
sister, Virginia Lee Stiles.
A memorial service will be held on
Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 3:00 at
Coronado Baptist Church. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral
Home-West.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Patricia Hester
Memorial Fund
at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in honor of her love
for children and her
valiant battle with cancer. Contact info:
http://www.stjudeheroes.org/goto/Patricia.Hester
501 St. Jude Place, Memphis,
TN 38105
1-800-873-6983/ FAX 901-578-2805
To sign the Guest Book & leave personal message for Tom &
Family:
http://www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net/index.cfm
POSTED 1-9-2008
Geraldine Veta "Gerry"
Dragoo Shelton, mother of Sharon Dragoo-Harris
died, Jan. 5, 2008, at Wesley Towers Thorne Care Center, she was 88.
She was born Jan. 15, 1919, at Harper, the daughter of
died, Jan. 5, 2008, at Wesley Towers Thorne Care Center, she was 88.
She was born Jan. 15, 1919, at Harper, the daughter of
Jack and Mable Bowen Vines.
She graduated from
Wichita North High School in
1936; she was a resident of
Hutchinson since 1946. She
was a retired CNA at Wesley Towers
and a restaurant operator of
numerous establishments,
including the former
Spotlunch on East 4th Avenue.
She belonged to Crossroads
Christian Church, Hutchinson,
Sweet Adelines and Red Hat
Society.
On March 24, 1938, she
married Frank William Dragoo at Wichita.
He died April 27, 1984. On
April 20, 1978, she married Chuck Shelton.
He died Oct. 13, 1982.
Survivors include: a son,
Dennis W. Dragoo and wife Elsie, Emporia;
a daughter, Sharon K. Harris
and husband Jim, Lyons; two brothers,
Bob Vines, Washington, Bill
Vines, Rose Hill; three sisters,
Peg Anthony, Wichita, Pat
Davis, Kent, Wash., & Nancy Vines,
Portland, Ore.; 10
grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Jim Vines.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Jim Vines.
Funeral will be at 3 p.m.
Friday at Elliott Chapel, Hutchinson,
with Pastor Wayne Pittman
presiding. Visitation will be from 9 to 9.
Thursday at Elliott
Mortuary. Burial will be in Penwell-Gabel
Crematory and Mausoleum,
Hutchinson.
The family wishes to extend
a special thank-you to the staff of
Wesley Towers Thorne Care
Center.
In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be sent to:
Wesley Towers Thorne Care Unit or Hospice Care of
Kansas,
both in care of the funeral home.
Personal condolences may be % Elliott's:
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/home/home.cfm?&fh_id=10406&s_id=BC843C837CAC8F4435E623EA7A83B59B
Cards & Calls to:
Jim & Sharon Dragoo-Harris
Dennis & Elsie M Dragoo
2014 Ave. R 1735 Luther St
Sterling KS 67579 Emporia, KS 66801-6045
620 257 5170 620 342-8512
2014 Ave. R 1735 Luther St
Sterling KS 67579 Emporia, KS 66801-6045
620 257 5170 620 342-8512
Posted 12-29-07
Marcella Shuman, mother
of Jim Shuman
~August 24, 1918 - December 26, 2007~
~August 24, 1918 - December 26, 2007~
Marcella "Marcy" Shuman,
89, died Dec. 26, 2007, at
Golden Plains Health Care Center.
She was born Aug. 24, 1918, in St. John, the daughter
of Henry and Lydia Schulz Sewing. She graduated in 1936,
Golden Plains Health Care Center.
She was born Aug. 24, 1918, in St. John, the daughter
of Henry and Lydia Schulz Sewing. She graduated in 1936,
from Hutchinson High
School. A longtime Hutchinson resident,
she was a cook with U.S.D. 308, retiring in 1980,
and a personal care nursing assistant with Ruby Rayl Nursing Home.
She belonged to the Community Church of the Brethren and the
National Honor Society in high school.
On March 3, 1940, she married J. LeeRoy Shuman in Hutchinson.
He died Jan. 2, 1982.
Survivors include: a son, James J., Moore, Okla.; two daughters,
Wendy Hanlon, Valley Center, and Marlee Glaser, West Middlesex, Pa.;
12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and several nephews &
nieces.
She was preceded in death by a son, Rocky A. Shuman, and a brother,
Marvin H. "Bud" Sewing, who died 18 minutes following her death.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday, December 31, at Elliott Chapel,
Hutchinson, with the Rev. Irven Stern presiding.
Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 9
p.m.
and Sunday at the mortuary, with the family present from 2 to 4 p.m.
Sunday.
Burial will be in Penwell-Gabel Cemetery and Mausoleum.
Memorials may be sent to Hospice Care of Kansas, in care of the
mortuary.
Personal condolences may be sent to www.elliott-mortuary.com
Cards & calls may be directed to:
James J Shuman &
Family
1200 SE 19th Terrace
Oklahoma City, OK 73129
405-799-4346 H
Posted 12-18-07
Cards & Calls may be directed to:
Don Strawn & Family
dstrawn2@cox.net
206 West 28
Hutchinson KS 67502
620-663-4522 H
Wayne A. Strawn, son of Don Strawn
Wayne A. "The Glass Man" Strawn, 45,
died Dec. 10, 2007, at Integris Baptist Hospital, Oklahoma City.
He was born July 1, 1962, in Hutchinson, the son of Donald W.
and Diana J. McVey Strawn. He graduated from Trinity High School in
1980.
He was a glass technician, Safelite, Wayne's Auto Glass and then
Chapman Auto Glass. He had lived in Walton a short time, moving from
Newton.
He belonged to St. Teresa's Catholic Church, Hutchinson.
On Aug. 11, 1992, he married Kimberly Ann Buck in Las Vegas. She
survives.
Other survivors include: his parents, Don W. and stepmother, Sharon,
Hutchinson,
mother, Diana J. Strawn, Hutchinson; a son, Brandon Michael Strawn,
Hutchinson;
two daughters, Kiley Ann and Kenzy Kay Strawn, of the home; two
brothers,
Michael Strawn and wife Nancy, Hutchinson, Mark Strawn and wife Rachele,
Hutchinson; a sister, Cris Dosch and husband Joey,
Hutchinson; and 13 nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by grandparents Lawrence and Eva Strawn,
Doyal McVey and Evelyn Yutzy.
Rosary will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Our Lady
of Guadalupe Catholic Church,
South Hutchinson. Mass will follow at 2 p.m., with Father Ned J. Blick
and
the Rev. Tim Ault-Duell presiding. Burial will be in Abbyville Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and 9 to 11 a.m.
Friday at Elliot Mortuary, Hutchinson.
Memorials may be sent to his children's
Educational Fund in care of
Midland National Bank, Newton, or South Hutchinson United Methodist
Church,
in care of the funeral home.
Personal condolences may also be sent through:
Cards & Calls may be directed to:
Don Strawn & Family
dstrawn2@cox.net
206 West 28
Hutchinson KS 67502
620-663-4522 H
Posted 12-17-07
Lillian M. Brewer, mother of Gary Brewer
(April 9, 1918 - December 16, 2007)
Lillian M. Brewer, 89, died Dec. 16, 2007, at the Good Samaritan Center.
She was born April 9, 1918, in Navarre, the daughter of Oren Clifford
(April 9, 1918 - December 16, 2007)
Lillian M. Brewer, 89, died Dec. 16, 2007, at the Good Samaritan Center.
She was born April 9, 1918, in Navarre, the daughter of Oren Clifford
and Ethel Mae Rock. She graduated from Emporia
High School in 1936,
and attended the College of Emporia. A resident of
Hutchinson since 1956,
moving from Concordia, she
was a homemaker.
She belonged to the Hutchinson Horticulture Club, and the Am Legion
She belonged to the Hutchinson Horticulture Club, and the Am Legion
Women's Auxiliary No. 68.
On Aug. 29, 1938, she married Joseph W. Brewer in Emporia.
On Aug. 29, 1938, she married Joseph W. Brewer in Emporia.
He died Sept. 30, 2004.
Survivors include: three sons, Neal, Chambersburg, Pa., Owen,
Survivors include: three sons, Neal, Chambersburg, Pa., Owen,
Sacramento, Calif., and Dr. Gary, Mission; a
daughter, Lori Heller, Emporia;
a sister, Margie Hodgson,
Idaho Springs, Colo.; nine grandchildren;
and seven
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Clifford Rock.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Elliott Chapel, Hutchinson, with
She was preceded in death by a brother, Clifford Rock.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Elliott Chapel, Hutchinson, with
Jack Jarrott presiding. Visitation will be from 9
a.m. to 9 p.m.
Tuesday at the funeral home,
with the family present from
6 to 8 p.m. Burial will be in Penwell- Gabel Cemetery and Mausoleum.
Memorials may be sent to Dillon Nature Center, in care of the funeral home.
Personal condolences may be sent to www.elliottmortuary.com
6 to 8 p.m. Burial will be in Penwell- Gabel Cemetery and Mausoleum.
Memorials may be sent to Dillon Nature Center, in care of the funeral home.
Personal condolences may be sent to www.elliottmortuary.com
Cards & Calls may be directed to:
Gary & Juanita Brewer
gbrewer1@kc.rr.com
5232 Walmer
Mission KS 66202
913 384 5475
Gary & Juanita Brewer
gbrewer1@kc.rr.com
5232 Walmer
Mission KS 66202
913 384 5475
Posted 11-18-07
Elizabeth H. Summers, mother of Bob Summers
died Nov. 14, 2007, at Hester Care Center, Wesley Towers.
Elizabeth H. Summers was 95. She was born May 6, 1912, at Hutchinson,
the daughter of Charles Henry "C.H." and Elva Kathryn Burnham Humphreys.
She graduated from HHS, attended Pine Manor College in Chestnut Hill, Mass.,
Stephens College in Columbia, Mo., and the University of Kansas.
She was a lifetime Hutchinson resident.
She belonged to Grace Episcopal Church, Pi Beta Phi Sorority,
PEO Chapter BL, and was a volunteer at the former Grace Hospital
and Hutchinson Hospital.
On Oct. 18, 1933, she married Charles Wright Summers in Hutchinson.
He died June 18, 1989.
Survivors include: two sons, Wright S. and his wife Monte, Overland Park,
and Robert C. and his wife Charlotte, Hutchinson; four granddaughters,
Susan Summers, Grain Valley, Mo., Shannon Jacobson and her husband
Shawn, Olathe, Elizabeth Hunt and her husband Paul, Waterford, Mich.,
and Cady Panetta and her husband Mike, Washington, D.C.;
and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, John, Burnham and
Richard Humphreys; and a sister, Margaret Wertz.
Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Dec. 26, 2007, at Grace Episcopal
Church, Hutchinson, with the Rev. Michael P. Milliken presiding.
Friends may sign the register at Elliott Mortuary anytime prior to the
memorial service. The casket will remain closed.
Private graveside services will be held in Fairlawn Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Grace Episcopal Church,
or the PEO Scholarship, both in care of the funeral home.
Personal condolences may be sent to www.elliottmortuary.com
Cards and notes to:
Bob & Charlotte Summers
crcsummers@aol.com
411 Hyde Park dr.
Hutchinson KS 67502
620 662 0164
Elizabeth H. Summers, mother of Bob Summers
died Nov. 14, 2007, at Hester Care Center, Wesley Towers.
Elizabeth H. Summers was 95. She was born May 6, 1912, at Hutchinson,
the daughter of Charles Henry "C.H." and Elva Kathryn Burnham Humphreys.
She graduated from HHS, attended Pine Manor College in Chestnut Hill, Mass.,
Stephens College in Columbia, Mo., and the University of Kansas.
She was a lifetime Hutchinson resident.
She belonged to Grace Episcopal Church, Pi Beta Phi Sorority,
PEO Chapter BL, and was a volunteer at the former Grace Hospital
and Hutchinson Hospital.
On Oct. 18, 1933, she married Charles Wright Summers in Hutchinson.
He died June 18, 1989.
Survivors include: two sons, Wright S. and his wife Monte, Overland Park,
and Robert C. and his wife Charlotte, Hutchinson; four granddaughters,
Susan Summers, Grain Valley, Mo., Shannon Jacobson and her husband
Shawn, Olathe, Elizabeth Hunt and her husband Paul, Waterford, Mich.,
and Cady Panetta and her husband Mike, Washington, D.C.;
and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, John, Burnham and
Richard Humphreys; and a sister, Margaret Wertz.
Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Dec. 26, 2007, at Grace Episcopal
Church, Hutchinson, with the Rev. Michael P. Milliken presiding.
Friends may sign the register at Elliott Mortuary anytime prior to the
memorial service. The casket will remain closed.
Private graveside services will be held in Fairlawn Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Grace Episcopal Church,
or the PEO Scholarship, both in care of the funeral home.
Personal condolences may be sent to www.elliottmortuary.com
Cards and notes to:
Bob & Charlotte Summers
crcsummers@aol.com
411 Hyde Park dr.
Hutchinson KS 67502
620 662 0164
Posted 8-28-07
Susan G. McCue,
sister of Sarah Sesher- Maloney
Susan Gail McCue, 70, died Aug. 26, 2007, at a Sioux City (Iowa) Care Center,
SIOUX CITY, Iowa.
Susan was born Jan. 7, 1937, in Hutchinson, the daughter of Charley and Beatrice Fox Sesher.
She attended Hutchinson Junior College. A resident of Sioux City since 1969,
formerly of Hutchinson, she was employed at Madeline's and Shopko.
Survivors include: three sons and their wives: Charley and Linda McCue, Hutchinson,
Chris and Carla McCue, Lawrence, and Colin and Bev McCue, Sioux City, Iowa; a sister,
Sarah Maloney, Lakewood, Colo.; her companion, Wayne "Dave" Adams, Sioux City, Iowa;
five grandchildren, John McCue, Kansas City, Chelsea McCue, Hutchinson,
Shannon McCue and Colin McCue, both of Sioux City, Iowa, and Mariella McCue,
Lawrence; and a great-grandchild, Mira McCue, Kansas City.
Susan was also Karen McCue-Herdt's Aunt.
She was preceded in death by her parents, longtime residents of Hutchinson.
The family plans a private observance following cremation. Becker-Hunt Funeral Home,
South Sioux City, Neb., is in charge of arrangements.
Deepest Sympathy to all:
Jack & Sarah Sesher-Maloney Charles & Linda McCue (son)
Maloneystudio@msn.com 720 West 18th
6305 W. 6th Ave., C-8 Hutchinson KS, 67502
Lakewood, CO, 80214 620 663 3799 H
303 233 2226 H
Susan Gail McCue, 70, died Aug. 26, 2007, at a Sioux City (Iowa) Care Center,
SIOUX CITY, Iowa.
Susan was born Jan. 7, 1937, in Hutchinson, the daughter of Charley and Beatrice Fox Sesher.
She attended Hutchinson Junior College. A resident of Sioux City since 1969,
formerly of Hutchinson, she was employed at Madeline's and Shopko.
Survivors include: three sons and their wives: Charley and Linda McCue, Hutchinson,
Chris and Carla McCue, Lawrence, and Colin and Bev McCue, Sioux City, Iowa; a sister,
Sarah Maloney, Lakewood, Colo.; her companion, Wayne "Dave" Adams, Sioux City, Iowa;
five grandchildren, John McCue, Kansas City, Chelsea McCue, Hutchinson,
Shannon McCue and Colin McCue, both of Sioux City, Iowa, and Mariella McCue,
Lawrence; and a great-grandchild, Mira McCue, Kansas City.
Susan was also Karen McCue-Herdt's Aunt.
She was preceded in death by her parents, longtime residents of Hutchinson.
The family plans a private observance following cremation. Becker-Hunt Funeral Home,
South Sioux City, Neb., is in charge of arrangements.
Deepest Sympathy to all:
Jack & Sarah Sesher-Maloney Charles & Linda McCue (son)
Maloneystudio@msn.com 720 West 18th
6305 W. 6th Ave., C-8 Hutchinson KS, 67502
Lakewood, CO, 80214 620 663 3799 H
303 233 2226 H
No listing found for other siblings at this time.
Posted 8-10-07
Harold R. Reed, father of Alice Jane Reed-Hayes
(November 20, 1911 - August 8, 2007)
Harold R. Reed, 95, died Aug. 8, 2007, at Hospice House.
He was born Nov. 20, 1911, in Plevna, the son of Commodore A.
and Susie Caldwell Reed.
He graduated from Hutchinson High School and attended
Hutchinson Junior College. A lifetime resident of Hutchinson,
he worked for Santa Fe Railroad from 1941 to 1974,
retiring as a switchman and yardmaster.
He belonged to Forest Park Presbyterian Church,
and the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen.
On April 8, 1939, he married Marjorie A. Loder in Hutchinson.
She survives.
Other survivors include: a son, John R., and wife, Janet, Naperville, Ill.;
a daughter, Alice Jane Hayes, Hutchinson; grandchildren, Darin Hayes,
Wichita, Devon Hayes, Hutchinson, Jeremy Reed, Louisville, Ky.,
and Ehren Reed, San Francisco; and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Jay Dee Hayes;
two brothers, Donald and John Lee Reed; and a sister,
Genevieve Thompson.
Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Forest Park Presbyterian Church,
with Pastor Robert L. Albin presiding.
Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Saturday and from 9 to 9.
Sunday at Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson.
Burial will be in Fairlawn Burial Park.
Memorials may be sent to Forest Park Presbyterian Church,
or Hospice of Reno County, both in care of the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent to www.elliottmortuary.com or personally to:
(November 20, 1911 - August 8, 2007)
Harold R. Reed, 95, died Aug. 8, 2007, at Hospice House.
He was born Nov. 20, 1911, in Plevna, the son of Commodore A.
and Susie Caldwell Reed.
He graduated from Hutchinson High School and attended
Hutchinson Junior College. A lifetime resident of Hutchinson,
he worked for Santa Fe Railroad from 1941 to 1974,
retiring as a switchman and yardmaster.
He belonged to Forest Park Presbyterian Church,
and the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen.
On April 8, 1939, he married Marjorie A. Loder in Hutchinson.
She survives.
Other survivors include: a son, John R., and wife, Janet, Naperville, Ill.;
a daughter, Alice Jane Hayes, Hutchinson; grandchildren, Darin Hayes,
Wichita, Devon Hayes, Hutchinson, Jeremy Reed, Louisville, Ky.,
and Ehren Reed, San Francisco; and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Jay Dee Hayes;
two brothers, Donald and John Lee Reed; and a sister,
Genevieve Thompson.
Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Forest Park Presbyterian Church,
with Pastor Robert L. Albin presiding.
Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Saturday and from 9 to 9.
Sunday at Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson.
Burial will be in Fairlawn Burial Park.
Memorials may be sent to Forest Park Presbyterian Church,
or Hospice of Reno County, both in care of the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent to www.elliottmortuary.com or personally to:
Mrs. Marjorie Reed
% Alice Jane
Alice Jane Hayes John & Janet Reed
ajhayes11443@yahoo.com 916 Bay Hill Ave
3401 Radcliffe Terrace Naperville, IL 60565-1603
Hutchinson, KS 67502 630 961-5435
620 662-9179
% Alice Jane
Alice Jane Hayes John & Janet Reed
ajhayes11443@yahoo.com 916 Bay Hill Ave
3401 Radcliffe Terrace Naperville, IL 60565-1603
Hutchinson, KS 67502 630 961-5435
620 662-9179
Posted 8-8-2007
Nola D. Watson, mother of Darrell & Ron Watson, passed on
Aug. 4, 2007 in Wichita Ks. (also mother in law of Janis Bybee-Watson)
Nola D. Watson, mother of Darrell & Ron Watson, passed on
Aug. 4, 2007 in Wichita Ks. (also mother in law of Janis Bybee-Watson)
A memorial service will be held
Saturday, August 18, 2007, in the
Chapel at First United Methodist Church, 330 N. Broadway, Wichita, KS.
Time 2 p.m. Ashes will be interred at Memorial Park Cemetery,
5905 W. 4th St., Hutchinson, KS, following memorial service,
approximately at 4 p.m.
Hillside Funeral Home East is in charge of arrangements.
Nola was born Dec. 25, 1915, in Wilson County, KS,
the daughter of Theo and Judson Wilson.
She married Chet Watson April 8, 1939.
Nola was retired from Sears and Roebuck Co. in Hutchinson, KS.
She was preceded in death by husband, Chet, and a son, Darrell.
Survivors include: a son, Ron & Janis Watson; grandchildren,
Molly Rainey, Tyler Watson and Mike Watson; great-grandchildren,
Drew and Greyson Rainey; and a sister, Audra Barnhardt of Eric, KS.
A memorial has been established with Hutchinson Community Foundation,
"Class of 1961" P.O. Box 298, Hutchinson, KS 67504-0298.
Personal
condolences may be sent to:
Ron & Janis Watson & Famiy
docwatson3@cox.net
133 So. Oakwood
Wichita KS 67218
316 682 1726
Special note: Nola did lots of embroidery of Salt Hawk towels & clothes
which she donated to our 45th Reunion Scholarship Auction.
She got very excited in doing them to boost Janis's project and wanted to
be sure Darrell was well represented. God Bless Her & those little 'Bats'
as she was calling them. See photos from reunion pages.
Ron & Janis Watson & Famiy
docwatson3@cox.net
133 So. Oakwood
Wichita KS 67218
316 682 1726
Special note: Nola did lots of embroidery of Salt Hawk towels & clothes
which she donated to our 45th Reunion Scholarship Auction.
She got very excited in doing them to boost Janis's project and wanted to
be sure Darrell was well represented. God Bless Her & those little 'Bats'
as she was calling them. See photos from reunion pages.
Posted 8-4-2007
Joseph O. Hardy, father of Jim Hardy, (aka - 'Uncle
Frito Joe')
9-30-1914 - 8-2-2007
9-30-1914 - 8-2-2007
Joseph
Oliver “Joe O.” Hardy, 92, died August 2, 2007 at Hospice House.
He was born September 30, 1914 in Hutchinson, the son of George Atkinson and Pearl Oliver Hardy. He was a graduate of Hutchinson High School and
Hutchinson Community College.
He was born September 30, 1914 in Hutchinson, the son of George Atkinson and Pearl Oliver Hardy. He was a graduate of Hutchinson High School and
Hutchinson Community College.
He
owned Yoder Grain Elevator and he produced and hosted television
programs at KTVH-TV, Hutchinson. He was a member of the American
Legion Post 86, Masonic Order Lodge #328, the Shrine Midian
Temple, BPOE Lodge #53, where he served as Past Exalted Ruler,
Lions Club,
and attended the Presbyterian Church. He served as a Captain in
the US Army during WWII. He married Rachel Young in 1937. They
divorced in 1948. He married Lucille Warren in 1950. She died in
1975. He married Zena Yeager in 1983. She died in 1996.
Survivors include 2 sons, Jim Hardy & wife Marilyn, Houston,
TX & Warren Hardy & wife Sherri, Wichita, a daughter, Jeanie
Hardy Armour & husband Tom, Hutchinson, 3 step sons, David
Blackwell, John Blackwell, & Mike Yeager, all of Larned, a
stepdaughter, Becky Yeager Peterson, Bellingham, WA, sister,
Margaret Broome, Tucson, AZ, & one granddaughter, Rachel
Hardy, Houston, TX.
He was
preceded in death by 2 brothers, Jack & George Hardy.
Visitation will be held from 1-9PM Saturday, with the family
present from 3-5PM that afternoon,
at
Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home and Crematory, Hutchinson. Cremation
will follow. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 AM Monday
at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home and Crematory, with Chaplain Sarah
Blodgett presiding.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House, in care of the funeral home. To leave a message for the family, visit: www.PenwellGabel.com
Personal condolences may be sent to:
Jim & Marilyn
Hardy Tom & Jean
Armour
jhardy@jacobsenhardy.com 320 E 15th Ave
14110 Kiamesha Ct. Hutchinson, KS 67501-5509
Houston TX 74069 620 728-1377
713 444-2675
Warren & Sherri Hardy
jhardy@jacobsenhardy.com 320 E 15th Ave
14110 Kiamesha Ct. Hutchinson, KS 67501-5509
Houston TX 74069 620 728-1377
713 444-2675
Warren & Sherri Hardy
1507 Melrose Ln
Wichita, KS 67212-1526
316 721-3331
Wichita, KS 67212-1526
316 721-3331
Posted
7-1-2007
Margaret N. Timberlake, mother of Mary Shilling-Kiernan,
passed at Stormont -Vail Hospital, Topeka on June 28, 2007.
Margaret was born July 10, 1925 in Sharon Springs, KS, the daughter of
Lavina Lum. She attended school in Havensville, KS. She was 81 years
old.
Margaret married Wayne E. Timberlake
on July 1, 1951, in Corning, KS.
She was a homemaker and occasionally worked outside of their home.
She was a long time resident of Hutchinson.
She moved to Topeka a few years ago to be nearer to family.
She is survived by her children, Mary
Kieran & husband, Pat, of Topeka, KS;
Ann Siebert and husband, Marc, of Parkville, MO, and Rollie Timberlake
and
wife, Brenda, of Lyons, KS; nine grandchildren and 16
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband; mother; and two sisters.
Arrangements are through Penwell-Gabel
Mid Town Chapel, Topeka KS.
Graveside services for Mrs. Timberlake will be held at 11 a.m.
Monday, July 2, 2007, at Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson, KS.
In lieu of flowers, the family
requests memorials to;
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
1515 SW Tenth Ave.
Topeka, Kansas 66604-1374
Personal condolences may be sent to:
Mary & Pat Kiernan
Ann & Marc Siebert
am112742@aol.com
msiebert4@kc.rr.com
1556 SW Shunga Dr. 5409 Sleepy Hollow
Road
Topeka KS 66611-1357 Parkville, MO
64152
785 357 6961 816 584 1595
Rollin & Brenda Timberlake
20 Target Dr
Lyons, KS 67554
620 257 3889
Condolences & messages may also be
posted via Penwell Gable
Mortuary, Topeka, KS;
Posted 6-18-2007
Mary E. Wendland, mother of Mary Wendland-Clark,
Mary E. Wendland, mother of Mary Wendland-Clark,
passed on June 15,
2007 at Hester Care Center, Wesley Towers.
She was 95. (September 1, 1911 - June 15, 2007)
She was born Sept. 1, 1911, in rural Lyndon, parents: LaForrest and
Annie Peterson Elliott. She was a 1928 graduate of Lyndon High School
and attended Kansas State Teachers College, Emporia, to prepare herself
to teach in a rural school. Her early schools were in rural Osage County,
where she taught all grades. Later in life she became a substitute teacher.
She was a resident of Hutchinson since 1956.
She was 95. (September 1, 1911 - June 15, 2007)
She was born Sept. 1, 1911, in rural Lyndon, parents: LaForrest and
Annie Peterson Elliott. She was a 1928 graduate of Lyndon High School
and attended Kansas State Teachers College, Emporia, to prepare herself
to teach in a rural school. Her early schools were in rural Osage County,
where she taught all grades. Later in life she became a substitute teacher.
She was a resident of Hutchinson since 1956.
She belonged to Emanuel Lutheran Church.
On Nov. 27, 1935, she married Henry G.
Wendland in Topeka.
He passed Oct. 30, 2002.
Survivors include: a son, Henry
LaForrest "Hank" and wife, Susan, Tampa, Fla.;
a daughter, Mary Anne Clark and husband, Ron, Council Grove; a grandson,
Greg Clark and wife, Patti, Wichita; two step-grandchildren;
and nine step-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two
sisters,
Clara "Babe" Christesen and Wilmah Powell.
Cremation has taken place. Services
will be announced at a later date.
Elliott Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.
Personal condolences may be sent to:
Ron & Mary Wendland-Clark Famiy
clarkma@tctelco.net
E 1 Lake Road
Council Grove KS KS 66846
620 767 7528
Class of '61: www.kansasconnections.com/reunion/reunion_time.htm
Posted 6-11-2007
Mary Mae Spaniol
Mother of Marcie Spaniol-Rickman:
Mary died, June 6, 2007,
she was , 84.
Services were Monday June 11 at Grace Presbyterian Church.
Downing & Lahey Mortuary East was in charge of services.
Services were Monday June 11 at Grace Presbyterian Church.
Downing & Lahey Mortuary East was in charge of services.
Mary was born April 21, 1923 at the home of
her parents, Abraham Ned Schrader
and Gertrude Gorten (Goertsen) Schrader at 1312 E. 10th, Hutchinson, KS.
She married William Greenwood Spaniol on May 10, 1942 in Abilene, TX.
Survivors two daughters; Marcialene Jane Rickman, married to
George Wesley Rickman of Lubbock, TX and Delores Fay Juhnke,
married to Jerald Ray Juhnke of Wichita, KS.
Five grandchildren, Ben and Emily Juhnke, Gabe Juhnke, Rick and Beth Rickman,
Mark and Carrie Rickman and Tim and Amy Rickman and 9 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by sisters, Esther Rand, Ruth Stafford,
Ruby Base and Minnie Jo Base and brothers, Harold Schrader and Jim Schrader.
Mary was raised in Hutchinson and raised her two daughters in Hutchinson.
She enjoyed sewing. She sewed all her clothes and the clothes for her daughters.
She volunteered at school. She was a room mother and served many years on the
PTA as a board member and as their president.
She became a lifetime member of the PTA. Mary also enjoyed singing.
She was a vocalist at the Sixth Avenue United Presbyterian Church in Hutchinson, KS.
She served in the church as a Sunday School teacher, Bible School teacher and as a deacon.
She helped in the Greenwood Market family grocery store business when needed.
In 1964, Mary, Bill and DeDe moved to Wichita.
Mary continued her church activities at Grace Presbyterian Church in Wichita,
serving as a Sunday School teacher, as a session elder and as the chairman
of the deacons. Bill and she belonged to the Schooner Sunday School group where
they served as officers in various years. They spent most of their years at Grace as
greeters for the second service on Sunday morning.
She also served as the Republican Precinct committee woman for many years.
She was married to Bill for 55 years until his death in 1997.
After Bill's death, her Alzheimer disease became more noticeable.
She was happy and loveable throughout her life.
Memorial contributions are suggested to -
Grace Presbyterian Church Endowment Fund
5002 E. Douglas
Wichita, KS, 67208
and Gertrude Gorten (Goertsen) Schrader at 1312 E. 10th, Hutchinson, KS.
She married William Greenwood Spaniol on May 10, 1942 in Abilene, TX.
Survivors two daughters; Marcialene Jane Rickman, married to
George Wesley Rickman of Lubbock, TX and Delores Fay Juhnke,
married to Jerald Ray Juhnke of Wichita, KS.
Five grandchildren, Ben and Emily Juhnke, Gabe Juhnke, Rick and Beth Rickman,
Mark and Carrie Rickman and Tim and Amy Rickman and 9 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by sisters, Esther Rand, Ruth Stafford,
Ruby Base and Minnie Jo Base and brothers, Harold Schrader and Jim Schrader.
Mary was raised in Hutchinson and raised her two daughters in Hutchinson.
She enjoyed sewing. She sewed all her clothes and the clothes for her daughters.
She volunteered at school. She was a room mother and served many years on the
PTA as a board member and as their president.
She became a lifetime member of the PTA. Mary also enjoyed singing.
She was a vocalist at the Sixth Avenue United Presbyterian Church in Hutchinson, KS.
She served in the church as a Sunday School teacher, Bible School teacher and as a deacon.
She helped in the Greenwood Market family grocery store business when needed.
In 1964, Mary, Bill and DeDe moved to Wichita.
Mary continued her church activities at Grace Presbyterian Church in Wichita,
serving as a Sunday School teacher, as a session elder and as the chairman
of the deacons. Bill and she belonged to the Schooner Sunday School group where
they served as officers in various years. They spent most of their years at Grace as
greeters for the second service on Sunday morning.
She also served as the Republican Precinct committee woman for many years.
She was married to Bill for 55 years until his death in 1997.
After Bill's death, her Alzheimer disease became more noticeable.
She was happy and loveable throughout her life.
Memorial contributions are suggested to -
Grace Presbyterian Church Endowment Fund
5002 E. Douglas
Wichita, KS, 67208
Personal condolences may be sent to:
Marcie & Wes Rickman
wescoink1@aol.com
5726-72nd St.
Lubbock TX 79424
806 794 3459
or Sign Guest book:
http://www.legacy.com/Kansas/GB/GuestbookView.aspx?PersonId=88860534
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www.dlwichita.com Published in the Wichita Eagle from 6/9/2007 -
6/10/2007
Posted 5-22-07
Rachel Kramer 1917 - 2007
Rachel Jean Kramer,
90, died May 20, 2007, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.
She was born Feb. 3,
1917, in Hutchinson, the daughter of Harry Wesley and
Jean Hardcastle Young. A resident of Hutchinson all of her life,
she was a graduate of Hutchinson High School and had attended Bethany
College
and the University of Kansas. She was a medical assistant. She was
instrumental
in organizing Meals on Wheels and Friendship Meals, both in Hutchinson.
She was a member of
Grace Episcopal Church,
where she was active in the choir and the Altar Guild.
On March 4, 1967, she
married Mel Kramer in Hutchinson.
He died Sept. 2, 2001.
Survivors include:
one son, Jim Hardy and wife, Marilyn, Houston, Texas;
one daughter, Jeanie Armour and husband, Tom, Hutchinson;
and one granddaughter, Rachel Hardy, Houston, Texas.
Tom Kramer was a Step Son.
She was preceded in death by a brother, the Rev. Joe Young, in 2000.
Memorial services
will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Grace Episcopal Church,
Hutchinson, with Father Michael Milliken presiding. Cremation has taken
place.
Family will receive friends on Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Rachel's
residence.
Memorial
contributions may be made to Hospice House or Grace Episcopal Church,
both in care of Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home and Crematory, Hutchinson.
To leave a
personal message for the family, visit
www.pen-wellgabel.com
or see info below:
Jim & Marilyn
Hardy & Family
jhardy@jacobsenhardy.com
14110 Kiamesha Ct.
Houston TX 74069
713 444 2675
jhardy@jacobsenhardy.com
14110 Kiamesha Ct.
Houston TX 74069
713 444 2675
~~
Jeanie & Tom Armor & Family
320 E 13th
Hutchinson KS 67051
620 728 1177
~~
Thomas & Louise Kramer & Family
tkramer2@satx.rr.com
9005 Mount Meyer
San Antonio, TX 78254
(210)259-8936
Posted
2-14-2007
William P. "Bill" Owens, 98, Father of Carolee Owens- Mueller,
died Feb. 12, 2007, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.
He was born Aug. 15, 1908, in
Emporia,
the son of Owen Thomas and Elizabeth Rees Owens. In 1929,
he graduated from Emporia High School.
A longtime Hutchinson resident, he was business owner of
Owens Tractor Implement, Emporia, A & W Restaurants of McPherson
and Hutchinson, and the Red Rooster Restaurant, Hutchinson.
He retired in 1973.
He belonged to First United
Methodist Church, Hutchinson.
On May 23, 1930, he married Loretta Agnes Still in Emporia.
She died September 1973. He then married Adelaide Darby.
She died September 2005.
Survivors include: two sons,
Robert and wife Patricia, Hutchinson,
and Carl, Hutchinson; a daughter, Caralee Mueller, Tucson, Ariz.;
a sister, Helen Norton; eight grandchildren; and eight
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Earnest and Edward Owens.
Graveside service will be at
11 a.m. Friday in Penwell-Gabel Cemetery and
Mausoleum, Hutchinson, with the Rev. Mark Conrad presiding.
Visitation is from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. today and Thursday,
family present from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, at Elliott Mortuary,
Hutchinson.
Family Suggests in lieu of
flowers, Memorials to,
A.L.S. (Lou Gehrig's Disease)
% Elliott's Funeral Home
1219 North Main
Hutchinson, KS 67501
Caralee Owens-Mueller &
Family
watercolorannie@netzero.com
PO Box 12145
Tucson AZ 85732 2145
520 325 6701
Carl & Robert
Owens & Families
cedowens@sbcglobal.net
2005 N. Jackson
Hutchinson KS 67502
620 662 8998
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Posted 1-10-2007
Neal L. Skinner, Father of Don Skinner,
Passed at Monett Hospital in Cassville, Mo., on Jan. 2, 2007
He was born March 23, 1923, in Sioux City, Iowa, the son of Myron and
Frances Jensen Skinner. A longtime Hutchinson resident before moving
to Cassville he was retired from Doskocil and owned and operated
Neal's Heating and Air.
He belonged to First Church of the Nazarene.
He served in the U.S. Army
and was a veteran of World War II.
On June 28, 1947, he married Ruth Ransom in Wichita.
She died March 30, 2003.
Survivors include: a son, Don Skinner and wife, Sue, Cassville;
a brother, Lyle Skinner and wife, Donna, Hutchinson;
two grandchildren, Cary Skinner and Chris Crane; and four
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Keith and Verlyn;
two sisters, Fern and Hazel; and a granddaughter.
Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Fairlawn Burial Park,
Hutchinson. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday,
with family to receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at Elliott Chapel,
Hutchinson. Graveside honors will be conducted by Fort Riley Honor Guard.
Family Suggests in lieu of flowers, Memorials to:
First Church of the Nazarene
% Elliott's Funeral Home
1219 North Main
Hutchinson, KS 67501
Neal L. Skinner, Father of Don Skinner,
Passed at Monett Hospital in Cassville, Mo., on Jan. 2, 2007
He was born March 23, 1923, in Sioux City, Iowa, the son of Myron and
Frances Jensen Skinner. A longtime Hutchinson resident before moving
to Cassville he was retired from Doskocil and owned and operated
Neal's Heating and Air.
He belonged to First Church of the Nazarene.
He served in the U.S. Army
and was a veteran of World War II.
On June 28, 1947, he married Ruth Ransom in Wichita.
She died March 30, 2003.
Survivors include: a son, Don Skinner and wife, Sue, Cassville;
a brother, Lyle Skinner and wife, Donna, Hutchinson;
two grandchildren, Cary Skinner and Chris Crane; and four
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Keith and Verlyn;
two sisters, Fern and Hazel; and a granddaughter.
Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Fairlawn Burial Park,
Hutchinson. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday,
with family to receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at Elliott Chapel,
Hutchinson. Graveside honors will be conducted by Fort Riley Honor Guard.
Family Suggests in lieu of flowers, Memorials to:
First Church of the Nazarene
% Elliott's Funeral Home
1219 North Main
Hutchinson, KS 67501
Personal condolences may be sent to:
Donald E. & Sue Skinner Family
1215 E. 13th
Cassville MO 65625-2015
1215 E. 13th
Cassville MO 65625-2015
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Posted 1-2-07
Edythe E. White, Mother of Marshall White
passed on Dec. 30, 2006 at Mennonite Manor, South Hutchinson.
passed on Dec. 30, 2006 at Mennonite Manor, South Hutchinson.
She was born July 13,
1907, in Chase, the daughter of Harry N. and
Jennie E. Gockstetter Marshall. She was a graduate of Emporia State Teachers
College. A longtime Hutchinson resident, she was a homemaker and former teacher.
Jennie E. Gockstetter Marshall. She was a graduate of Emporia State Teachers
College. A longtime Hutchinson resident, she was a homemaker and former teacher.
She belonged to First Christian Church and the Salt Shakers Camping Club.
On March 3, 1935, she married Howard Kenneth White in Miami, Okla. He died Aug. 25, 1989.
Survivors include:
two sons, James D., Osaka, Japan, and Marshall,
Hutchinson; a grandchild;
and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in
death by two brothers, Allen and Cecil Marshall; and
a sister,
Louise Wilkens; and a grandson.
Graveside service
will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery
and Mausoleum, Hutchinson,
with Chaplain Randall Turner presiding. Friends may
sign the book from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday
and Thursday at Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson. Casket
will be open and the family will receive
friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral
home.
Family Suggests in lieu of flowers, Memorials
to: Meals on Wheels or Hospice Care of Kansas
%Elliott Mortuary Inc.
1219 N. Main
Hutchinson KS 67501
Personal condolences may be sent to:
Marshall
White
hutcmarshall@aol.com
2502 N.
Van Buren
Hutchinson Ks 67502-2042
620 728 0232
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