NICKERSON – Kenneth "Kenny" Burgess died Feb. 9, 2017, in Hutchinson. He was born Aug. 5, 1947, in Hutchinson, to Hubert E. and L. Ruth (Boggs) Burgess.

Kenny was a lifelong resident of the Nickerson community. He is survived by: brothers, Keith and Karl; sisters, Kathleen and Karen; numerous nieces and nephews; a special friend, Arlene Haden; and a community of friends.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, at Nickerson United Methodist Church, 8200 N. Riverton Road, Nickerson. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday, with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Elliott Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Reno County Cancer Council, Hutchinson Community College Fire Science Department, or the church, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.