Obituaries

Dec 10, 2018

Thomas Eugene 'Tom' Zeller, 78, of Hutchinson, died December 10, 2018, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born August 2, 1940, in Paxico, the son of Dominic C. and Geraldine C. (Freeby) Zeller.

Tom graduated from Paxico High School in 1958 and electronic technical school in 1960. He worked as an electrical system protection supervisor for Westar...

Dec 10, 2018

Bob Graber, 79, of Hutchinson, died December 10, 2018, at his home. He was born September 8, 1939, in Pretty Prairie, to Ervin P. and Helen Ruth (Goering) Graber.

Bob graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1957. He served in the United States Army from 1958 to 1960. Bob retired as District Manager for Dillons after 48...

Dec 8, 2018

Robert Lee 'Bob' Hornback,67, died December 8, 2018, at his home. He was born January 2, 1951, in Fowler, the son of Elmer Loel and Joan Yvonne (Alexander) Hornback. The family moved to rural Cherryvale, KS, in 1956.

Bob graduated from Labette County High School in 1969 and Kansas State College vocational school in Pittsburg in 1972....

Dec 8, 2018

Raleigh 'Harold' Owen, 74, of Hutchinson, died Saturday, December 8, 2018. He was born December 23, 1943, in Lincoln, NE, to Raleigh Lynn and Goldie Marie (Ferguson) Owen.

Harold was a taper and dry wall specialist for over 40 years in Nebraska and Kansas.

On January 20, 1969, he married Maryann Margaret Eichberger in Lincoln,...

Dec 7, 2018

Merle Jo Zongker, 86, died December 7, 2018, at William Newton Hospital, Winfield. He was born April 29, 1932, in Zenith, the son of Edgar S. and Mildred F. (Hartnett) Zongker.

Jo graduated from Stafford High School and Hutchinson Community College. After college he entered military service in the Navy, March 1953. Jo rose through the ranks...

Dec 5, 2018

Brad Burhite, 45, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was called Home to meet the Lord on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, after a valiant battle with lung cancer. Funeral Mass:  10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 12, 2018, at St. Matthew Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids, by Reverend Steve Garner. Visitation: 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services,...

Dec 5, 2018

Evelyn Cole Gardner, 98, of Hutchinson, died December 5, 2018, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born January 3, 1920, in Arlington, KS, to Perry and Bessie (Dodd) Cole.

She taught in one-room schools at Riverton and Pleasant Hill prior to getting married. She then taught first grade at Arlington Grade School for 19 years.

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Dec 4, 2018

Robert L. 'Bob' Arpin, 82, of Hutchinson, died December 4, 2018, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born June 19, 1936, in Longford, Kansas to Ronald and Laura (Ouellette) Arpin.

Bob graduated from Clyde High School in 1954 and served two years in the United States Army. He was a machinist for Carey Salt for 35...

Dec 4, 2018

Cheryl Kay Atkinson, 70, died December 4, 2018, at her home in Hutchinson. She was born September 19, 1948, to Virgil L. and Ella Josephine (Breidenstein) Plummer.

Cheryl graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1967 and Sidney's Beauty College. She enjoyed working in beauty shops that her husband, Dennis, built for her. Cheryl was a member of...

Dec 2, 2018

Charlene 'Charn' Cornett began her new life in heaven on December 2, 2018. Charlene was born in Burrton, Kansas, July 27, 1931, to Chester C. and Faye L. Collins. She was employed by the State Bank of Burrton for 36 years. Charlene was a member of the Burrton United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, Eastern Star, and Junior Nova Vista,...

Nov 30, 2018

William B. Corley Jr., 97, of Hutchinson, died Friday, November 30, 2018, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born December 21, 1920, in Hutchinson, to Dr. William and Lola (Stutzman) Corley, Sr. Bill graduated from Hutchinson High School and attended Furman University in Greenville, S.C. He owned Bill's Donut Shop in Larned, KS for numerous years. Bill proudly served...

Nov 29, 2018

Lawrence Vincent 'Larry' Ramos, 91, of Hutchinson, died November 29, 2018, at Wheaton House, Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. He was born January 22, 1927, in Hutchinson, the son of Estanislaus E. and Maria (Cabello) Ramos. Larry attended Hutchinson High School and Salt City Business College. He served in the United States Army from 1945-1946. Larry worked as a shop...

Nov 28, 2018

Memorial service for Patricia Louise 'Pat' Janzten, 92, of Hutchinson, who died November 28, 2018, will be 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11, 2019, at Hutchinson Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1302 N. Severance St., Hutchinson.

Survivors include: daughter, Rachel Massey (Gary); grandsons, Kevin Massey (Billie Jean) and Robert Massey (E. J.).  Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson, is helping with arrangements.

Nov 27, 2018

Goldie Ann Brubaker, 65, of Hutchinson, died Tuesday, November 27, 2018, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born December 6, 1952, in Sterling, to Everett Leroy and Wilma Jean (Hileman) Gates. Goldie was an insurance specialist for the Medical Center and most recently, for Dr. Robert Coleman. On December 10, 1968, she married David Brubaker in Anthony. They...

Nov 27, 2018

Betty Elaine Baker, 96, of Hutchinson, died November 27, 2018, at Waldron Place, Hutchinson. She was born May 15, 1922, in Matfield Green, the youngest daughter of Clyde L. and Lula Underwood. On February 14, 1943, Betty married D. Travis Baker. He died in 1987. Betty received her education at a college in the San Fernando Valley and was a...

Nov 25, 2018

Richard Leon Miller, 82, of Hutchinson, passed away with his loving daughter by his side, Sunday, November 25, 2018, at the family home. He was born December 28, 1935, in Anthony to Elmer and Treva (Thomas) Miller. He attended Anthony area schools, but graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1954. Richard worked as a bricklayer for Bricklayers Local #2 in...

Nov 22, 2018

Lou Ann Welch, 64, of Hutchinson, died November 22, 2018, at her home. She was born January 1, 1954, in Hutchinson, the daughter of Robert and Anna Marie (Loewen) Cheek. Lou Ann was a 1972 graduate of Hutchinson High School and worked for many years as a CMA at Wesley Towers and Mennonite Manor before becoming an overnight house manager...

Nov 22, 2018

Eileen (Fowler) Cottle, of Wesley Towers in Hutchinson, passed away on November 22, 2018, at the age of 102. Eileen was born June 29, 1916, in Little River, KS to Walter and Lillie Sargent. Lillie passed away in 1929 and Walter later married Ellen German. Eileen graduated from Hutchinson High School. She attended Salt City Business School and worked as...

Nov 21, 2018

O. Aileen Anderson, 99, died Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson. She was born April 7, 1919, in Mount Hope, to Roy Dewey and Olive Myree (Porter) Kissick.

Aileen graduated from Mount Hope High School in 1937 and attended Friends University, Wichita.  She enjoyed watching KU basketball and decorating.  Aileen was a homemaker.  She was a...

Nov 18, 2018

Katherine Marie 'Kathy' Bearden, 81, of Hutchinson died Sunday, November 18, 2018. She was born April 2, 1937, in Liberal, the daughter of Frank Joseph and Dessie Orlean (Norris) Severin. She was a 1955 graduate of Hutchinson High School and a member of East Point Church of Christ, Wichita. She enjoyed enriching the lives of children both intellectually and spiritually,...