Wilda J. Applegate, 93, died November 22, 2017, at Good Samaritan Society, Hutchinson. She was born February 16, 1924, in Chase, to Charles S. and Minnie 'Peggy' (Rodeman) Hardwick.

Wilda graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1942 and attended Hutchinson Community College. She had worked as a riveter at Cessna during WWII. She was a member of Friends Church in Hutchinson and EHU, Extension Home Unit. Wilda was an avid painter, bowler, and gardener.

On January 28, 1948, she married Robert Paul Applegate in Hutchinson. He died March 6, 2017. Wilda is survived by: children, Gary Applegate and wife Sharine of Hutchinson, Bruce Applegate and wife Svetlana of Spearfish, SD, Alisa Williamson and husband John of Sturgis, SD; grandchildren, Wendy White, Robert Applegate (Kelsi), Dustin Applegate, Amanda Applegate, Anna Fenner, Cassie Applegate (David Copeland), Abbie Applegate, Courtney Applegate, Misha Kobka, Elvira Kobka, Nathan Williamson (Sandra), Jodee Oliver (Seth), Chase Williamson (Natalie); 20 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and sister, Avanel Allison of Greensburg. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Roberta Dixon and Vince Hardwick.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, November 25, 2017, at Elliott Chapel, with Pastor John Williamson officiating. Burial will follow in Arlington Cemetery, Arlington. Friends may sign her book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday at Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson.

Memorials may be made to Believers Fellowship (for overseas children's ministry), in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main Hutchinson, KS 67501.