James Russell Hendrickson, 75, died October 15, 2013, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born October 2, 1938, in Little River, to Lemuel Russell and Theresa Ruth Bates Hendrickson. He worked for Ewing Construction and twelve years with Reno County landfill, but was a farmer and mechanic at heart. On March 17, 1988, James married Peggy Jeanne Brace. She survives.

Other survivors include: children, Laura Oler and husband Mark, Belton, TX, John Hendrickson, Hutchinson, Julie Dale, Mesa, AZ, Tina Stropes, Hutchinson, Michelle Wineinger and husband Kevin, Oak Park, IL, Jennifer Hendrickson, Wichita; step-children; Michael Stuart Scott and wife Cathy, Newton, LeeAnn Butt and husband Wally, Butte, MT, Tracy Hirst and husband Ronald, Ark City; twelve grandchildren; ten step-grandchildren; seven great- grandchildren; five step-great grandchildren with three on the way; sisters, Twila Elmore and husband Jim, Rozanne Wilson and husband Robert, and Beverley Maurer and husband William. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Lee and Donald Hendrickson, sister, Margie Stiggins and granddaughter, Stacy Dale.

Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Monday, October 21, 2013 in Memorial Park Cemetery, with Pastors Luke Helmuth and Dale Richman presiding. Friends may call today thru Sunday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501. Visit www.elliottmortuary.com to leave a personal condolence for James' family.