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Laurine Mcfall

Laurine Mcfall

Aug 12, 2019

Laurine McFall, 93, of Hutchinson, died August 12, 2019, at Hester Care Center, Hutchinson. She was born February 21, 1926, in Hutchinson, to John Kasper and Laura Jane (Helm) Nusser.

She was a 1944 graduate of Plevna High School and attended Hutchinson Community College. Laurine was employed as a dental assistant for Dr. William Saylor, a cook...

Jill Laclair

Jill Laclair

Aug 12, 2019

Jill LaClair, 38, died August 12, 2019, in Nickerson. She was born October 8, 1980, in McPherson, the daughter of James A. and Donna J. (Brazda) Stagner.

Jill graduated from Little River High School in 1999 and Hutchinson Community College in 2011. She worked as a registered nurse at Wesley Towers.

On November 6, 1999,...

Alvin Dale Schrag

Alvin Dale Schrag

Aug 11, 2019

Alvin Dale Schrag, 81, of Hutchinson, died August 11, 2019, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson, after a long battle with cancer. He was born February 1, 1938, in Castleton, KS, the second son of John A. and Selma (Graber) Schrag. Dale spent his early childhood growing up on a farm near Castleton, where he enjoyed playing with his...

Victor T. Ruelas

Victor T. Ruelas

Aug 10, 2019

Victor T. Ruelas, 66, died August 10, 2019, at Good Samaritan Society, Hutchinson Village.  He was born October 19, 1952, in Hutchinson, to Trinidad R. and Frances (Hernandez) Ruelas.

Victor graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1970.  He retired as a baker from Dillons.  Victor enjoyed bowling, racquetball, and gambling.  He was a member of Our Lady...

Juanita Joanne Page

Juanita Joanne Page

Aug 10, 2019

Juanita Joanne Page, 85, of Hutchinson, died August 10, 2019, at her residence. She was born September 18, 1933, in Chicago, IL, to Charles Herbert and Anna Charlotte (Wesolow) Lorenz.

Juanita was a 1951 graduate of Trinity High School, River Forest, IL, and attended Harper College, Palatine, IL, and DePaul University, Chicago, IL. She worked as a...

Harold Wall

Harold Wall

Aug 9, 2019

Harold Wall, 98, died August 9, 2019, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born February 14, 1921, in Buhler, to Abraham and Maria (Schmidt) Wall.

Harold retired from Consolidated Rebuilders, was a farmer, and longtime member of First Mennonite Church, Hutchinson.

On June 1, 1953, he married Hazel Kerwood. They shared over 43 years...

Gary L. Payne

Gary L. Payne

Aug 9, 2019

Gary Lee Payne, 61, loving father and grandfather, died Friday, August 9, 2019, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born August 11, 1957, in Kansas City, MO, to Doyle and Betty (Barber) Payne.

Gary attended Hutchinson High School and was a lifelong grain elevator worker, retiring from ADM. He was a passionate sports fan, owning a piece...

Kenneth L. "Ken" Mcreynolds

Kenneth L. "Ken" Mcreynolds

Aug 9, 2019

Kenneth L. 'Ken' McReynolds, 93, died August 9, 2019, at Hester Care Center, Hutchinson.  He was born May 16, 1926, on the family farm in Osborne County, Kansas, to Jesse J. and Goldie V. (Swander) McReynolds.

Ken graduated as Salutatorian in 1943 from Covert High School. He served in the United States Navy from June 29, 1944,...

Wilma M Pettay

Wilma M Pettay

Aug 8, 2019

Wilma M. Pettay, 87, of Hutchinson, died August 8, 2019, at Legend of Hutchinson. She was born January 20, 1932, in Nashville, KS, to William F. and Mary (Peters) Westerman.

Wilma graduated from Nashville High School in 1950. She retired after 18 years of service from the Hutchinson Clinic Medical Records Department. Wilma enjoyed gardening and working...

Robert D. Devault

Robert D. Devault

Aug 7, 2019

Robert D. DeVault, 87, of Hutchinson, died August 7, 2019, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born October 24, 1931, in Hutchinson, to Leland and Ona (Wiard) DeVault.

Robert graduated from Buhler High School in 1950 and attended Hutchinson Community College for one year, prior to entering the United States Air Force. He was a City Foreman...

Lucille 'Lucy' Keller

Lucille 'Lucy' Keller

Aug 7, 2019

Lucille 'Lucy' Keller, 80, of Hutchinson, died August 7, 2019, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born August 27, 1938, on the family farm southeast of Preston, Kansas, to Enos and Gladys (Aves) Roush.

Lucy graduated from Preston High School in 1956. For over 30 years, she was a rural Reno County United States mail carrier, serving...

James Leroy "Jim" Whiteford

James Leroy "Jim" Whiteford

Aug 6, 2019

James Leroy 'Jim' Whiteford, 72, of Hutchinson, died Tuesday, August 6, 2019, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born June 10, 1947, in Sumner, IA, the son of Charles L. and Ruth J. (Edel) Whiteford.

Jim graduated from high school in Maynard, IA, and served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War from 1967-1971....

Billy Eugene Schrock

Billy Eugene Schrock

Aug 5, 2019

Billy Eugene Schrock, 85, of Plevna, died August 5, 2019, at his residence. He was born August 3, 1934, in Plevna, to William and Bertha (Stuckey) Schrock.

Billy graduated from Plevna High School and attended Hutchinson Community College. He was a mail clerk for the United States Post Office and retired after 28 years of service. Billy...

Kay S. Lewis

Kay S. Lewis

Aug 4, 2019

Kay Smith Lewis, 85, of Hutchinson, died August 4, 2019, at his residence. He was born November 12, 1933, in Hutchinson, to John and Ruth Luannah (Smith) Lewis.

Kay was a 1951 graduate of Hutchinson High School, 1955 graduate of Hutchinson Community College, received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Emporia State University, a Bachelor of Science...

Ivan Yoder

Ivan Yoder

Aug 2, 2019

Ivan H. Yoder, 81, entered the gates of heaven on August 2, 2019, greeted by his Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born December 4, 1937, in Thomas, Oklahoma, to Henry and Mary (Mast) Yoder.

On April 21, 1957, Ivan married Polly N. Miller. Three children were born to this union.

Along with his wife Polly...

Dwight Roland Freuler

Dwight Roland Freuler

Aug 2, 2019

Dwight R. Freuler, 86, of Hutchinson, died August 2, 2019, at Legend of Hutchinson. He was born September 11, 1932, in St. Louis, MO, to Otto Edward and Adolphine Johanna (Schrott) Freuler.

Dwight graduated from Southeast High School in Kansas City in 1951. He enjoyed fishing, traveling with his parents, and watching old television shows and movies....

Norma Giesick

Norma Giesick

Aug 2, 2019

Norma Giesick, 60, passed Friday, August 2, 2019. She was born January 14, 1959, in La Crosse, KS, to Harold Dean and Mary Ella (Johnson) Dalton.

She attended Otis-Bison High School, Barton Community College and received her degree as an RHIT from the American Health Mgt. Assoc. Norma enjoyed her work in medical records for 26 years...

Vera Mae Nisly

Vera Mae Nisly

Aug 1, 2019

Vera Mae Nisly, 89, of Hutchinson, died August 1, 2019, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. She was born June 17, 1930, in Hutchinson, to Edward D. and Elizabeth (Yoder) Nisly.

Vera was a graduate of the Grace Hospital School of Nursing Program and attended Eastern Mennonite College in Harrisonburg, VA. She was employed as a registered...

Caroline Joan Nelson

Caroline Joan Nelson

Jul 31, 2019

Caroline "Joan" Nelson, 81, of Chase, died July 31, 2019, at her home.  She was born April 25, 1938, in Newton, to Daniel and Ruth (Heller) Kasper.

Joan retired from Essex Corporation in Hoisington as a machine operator.  She was of the Southern Baptist faith.

On October 7, 1956, Joan married Clarence Wesley "Bud" Nelson,...

Mary Britt

Mary Britt

Jul 31, 2019

Mary Britt, 102, died Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at Legend of Hutchinson.  She was born December 19, 1916, in rural Morris County, Kansas, to Leander and Birdie (Burton) Shaw.

Mary graduated from Parkerville High School in Morris County.  She was a homemaker and an active member of First Baptist Church, Hutchinson, where she helped with various activities,...

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