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Rebecca L. Starnes-Corley

Rebecca L. Starnes-Corley

Dec 17, 2019

Rebecca 'Becky' Lynn Starnes-Corley, 52, of Hutchinson, died December 17, 2019, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born April 8, 1967, in Hutchinson, to Donald and Retha (Killian) Starnes.

Becky graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1985. She worked as an administrative assistant for Kroger and was a homemaker. Becky loved spending time with her family,...

Lonnie E. Saylor, Sr.

Lonnie E. Saylor, Sr.

Dec 16, 2019

Lonnie E. Saylor, Sr., 86, of Hutchinson, was reunited with his loving wife and numerous loved ones, Monday, December 16, 2019, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born June 30, 1933, in Wallins Creek, KY, to James Newberry and Dora Jane (Osborne) Saylor.

He retired after 25 years of active duty in the United States Army, serving...

Gary L. Hughes

Gary L. Hughes

Dec 14, 2019

Gary Lee Hughes, 72, died December 14, 2019, at his home.  He was born May 16, 1947, in Arkansas City, to James Ivan and Virginia (Sparks) Hughes.

Gary graduated from Arkansas City High School in 1965 and Kansas State University in 1973, where he completed both his Bachelor and Master Degrees in Education and History. He student...

Betty Lou Wyer

Betty Lou Wyer

Dec 14, 2019

Betty Lou Wyer, 83, of Nickerson, died December 14, 2019, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born July 27, 1936, in Hutchinson, to Clarence and Questa (Smith) Miller.

Betty graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1954. She worked for Central Press, Nickerson State Bank, and the Hutchinson Clinic as a receptionist and office worker. Betty loved reading...

Leroy Charles Thornburg

Leroy Charles Thornburg

Dec 14, 2019

LeRoy Charles Thornburg, 86, of Hutchinson, passed away December 14, 2019. He was born August 9, 1933, in Bloomington, the son of Lyal F. and Mary E. (Wilkenson) Thornburg.

LeRoy graduated from Osborne High School in 1951 and from Fort Hays State University in 1955. He served in the United States Army from 1956-1958. LeRoy taught high...

Richard "Dick" L. Cooper

Richard "Dick" L. Cooper

Dec 13, 2019

Richard L. 'Dick' Cooper, 81, died December 13, 2019, at Legend of Hutchinson. He was born February 20, 1938, in Kansas City, MO, to Marvin 'Bub' and Hester (Van Hook) Cooper.

Dick graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1955 and Emporia State University, where he was a member of the Alpha Kappa Lambda fraternity.  He served in...

Charles Dean Harrison

Charles Dean Harrison

Dec 11, 2019

Charles 'Dean' Harrison, 61, of Mountain Home, Idaho, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, after a courageous battle with cancer. Dean was born June 15, 1958, in Stafford, Kansas, to Charles Gary and Kay (Ellis) Harrison.

He graduated in 1976 from Mount Miguel High School in San Diego, California. He later moved back to Kansas in...

Dona Ruth Dannelley

Dona Ruth Dannelley

Dec 11, 2019

Dona Ruth Dannelley, 87, formerly of Hutchinson, died December 11, 2019, at Brookdale Senior Living, McPherson. She was born April 1, 1932, in Skiatook, OK, the daughter of William and Lela (Sherrill) Pigg.  Dona graduated from McPherson High School in 1950.

A resident of Hutchinson since 1964, she was a homemaker and retired from Farmland Industries after...

Sarah Z. Huss

Sarah Z. Huss

Dec 8, 2019

Sarah Zoe Huss, 81, died December 8, 2019, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis, Wichita.  She was born April 25, 1938, in Mount Hope, to Paul and Frances (Staggers) Saffle.

Sarah was a baton twirler at Mount Hope High School and attended Salt City Business College. She was an administrative assistant for the Newton law firm of...

Thelma Lorraine Rice

Thelma Lorraine Rice

Dec 8, 2019

Thelma Lorraine Rice, 92, of Hutchinson, died December 8, 2019, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born September 2, 1927, in Kanorado, to Dale and Beulah (Weaver) Berringer.

Thelma worked as a clerk and bookkeeper for J. M. Mcdonald's department store in Goodland and the First National Bank of Goodland. She attended the Goodland Bible Church for...

Marla J. Rogge

Marla J. Rogge

Dec 7, 2019

Marla J. Rogge, 61, died December 7, 2019, at her residence. She was born September 15, 1958, in Hutchinson, to Edwin and Audean (Crenshaw) Dale, Sr.

On October 9, 1999, Marla married Glenn Rogge in Sterling. She ran a jewelry consulting business from her home.

Marla is survived by: husband, Glenn Rogge of Nickerson; parents,...

Marlene Ann Avery

Marlene Ann Avery

Dec 6, 2019

Marlene Ann Avery, 86, of Hutchinson, died December 6, 2019, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born December 12, 1932, in Danville, IL, the daughter of James G. and Wilma M. (Murry) Moore.

Marlene was a 1951 graduate of Covington High School, Covington, IN. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.

On April...

Arlan Dean Redenbaugh

Arlan Dean Redenbaugh

Dec 6, 2019

Arlan Dean Redenbaugh, 61, died December 6, 2019, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born May 19, 1958, in Hutchinson, to Sherman and Rosetta (Farney) Redenbaugh.

Arlan graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1976 and Wichita Automotive Institute in 1977.  He was ASE certified (Automotive Service Excellence).  He worked for Unruh Alignment, North American Salt, Eaton Corp.,...

Franklin Taylor Fee

Franklin Taylor Fee

Dec 5, 2019

Franklin Taylor Fee, 89, died December 5, 2019, with his wife by his side, at Hester Care Center, Hutchinson.  He was born December 1, 1930, in Hutchinson, to Frank and Gertrude (Cave) Fee.

A life-long Hutchinson resident, Franklin graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1949, Hutchinson Community College in 1951, and Kansas University in 1953.  Franklin also...

Shirley T. Stout

Shirley T. Stout

Dec 5, 2019

Hutchinson native, Shirley T. Stout, 91, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2019, at Pleasant View Home, Inman. She was born October 6,  1928, in Hutchinson, to Floyd and Lucille (Ackley) Hazelton.

Shirley was a retired homemaker, active in the American Legion Auxiliary, a lifetime member of St. Teresa Catholic Church, and a Commander of the Hutchinson...

Lance Phillip Darrow

Lance Phillip Darrow

Dec 5, 2019

Lance Phillip Darrow, 80, died December 5, 2019, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born July 23, 1939, in Manhattan, the son of Phillip E. and Ada M. (Little) Darrow.

Lance graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1957 and attended Hutchinson Community College. He served in the United States Navy from 1962-1966.

Lance worked...

Shirley Loraine Detter

Shirley Loraine Detter

Dec 3, 2019

Shirley Loraine Detter, 101, of Hutchinson, died December 3, 2019, at Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson. She was born in Valley Township, Reno County, on October 4, 1918, to Fred and Grace (Stanley) Hill.

Shirley graduated from Lawson Grade School and then Haven High School in the class of 1935. After continuing at Hutchinson Junior College, she became...

Muriel Ruth Thode

Muriel Ruth Thode

Dec 2, 2019

Muriel Ruth Thode, 90, of Hutchinson, died Monday, December 2, 2019. She was born May 9, 1929, at Plevna, to Lloyd Glenn and Minnie Pleasant (Gantz) Hill.

She was a 1947 graduate of Plevna High School and 1951 graduate of Emporia State University. Muriel was a teacher of music, English, psychology, and a homemaker. She was a...

Patsy D Harris

Patsy D Harris

Dec 2, 2019

Patsy Darlene Harris, 83, of Hutchinson, died December 2, 2019, at her residence. She was born October 13, 1936, in Lyons, to Forrest and Dorothy Beatrice (Nickel) Good.

Patsy married Leslie Carris, the father of Darlene and Marsha, and they divorced. She then married Leslie Klaassen, the father of John, Carol, and Gene, and they divorced. On...

Emmett L Bates

Emmett L Bates

Dec 1, 2019

Emmett Lewis Bates, 88, died December 1, 2019, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community, Buhler. He was born August 19, 1931, in Hutchinson, the son of Marion L. and Faye C. (Stewart) Bates.

Emmett served in the United States Army from 1949 to 1972.  He spent time in France, Korea, and Vietnam during the wars. After his retirement...

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