Obituaries

Dec 27, 2017

Rose Marie Shelton, 63, of Hutchinson, died Wednesday, December 27, 2017, at Pleasant View Home, Inman. She was born October 11, 1954, in Hutchinson, the daughter of Clifford and Carol (Weaver) Ediger. Rose graduated from Hutchinson High School. In addition to being a homemaker, she worked at Don's Custom Floral, helped her husband, Jeff, at Shelton Motors, and taught...

Dec 27, 2017

Richard L. 'Rick' Gagnebin, 67, of Hutchinson, died December 27, 2017, at his home in Hutchinson. He was born April 26, 1950, in Hutchinson, to Richard and Jackie Gagnebin. Rick graduated from Buhler High School and Hutchinson Community College. He was co-owner and operator of Frontier Truck Services LLC in Hutchinson. Rick was preceded in death by his parents. Rick's...

Dec 26, 2017

Eddie A. Garver, 90, of Hutchinson, died Tuesday, December 26, 2017. He was born July 14, 1927, in Hutchinson, the son of Abraham and Katie (Miller) Garver. He was a member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, and an Army veteran, serving in the Korean conflict. Eddie was a farmer and mechanic, working for Haven Ford, Dwight Thomas Motors, and...

Dec 25, 2017

Edward E. 'Ed' Thayer, age 80 years, passed away at the Hospice House of Reno County in Hutchinson, surrounded by family and friends on December 25, 2017. Ed was born on January 9, 1937, in Hutchinson, to Clarence and Helen (Breidenstein) Thayer. He was raised on the family farm and graduated from Arlington High School in 1954. Serving two years...

Dec 22, 2017

Stella O. Siehndel, of Hutchinson, 100, died December 22, 2017, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born February 17, 1917, in Perth, KS, to Cornelius M. and Edith M. (Doramus) Wilson. Stella was a homemaker. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Perth, a 70-year Eastern Star member in Windom, and President of Friendly Neighbors in Little River....

Dec 22, 2017

NICKERSON - Jim Goble, 57, died Friday, December 22, 2017, at his home in Nickerson. He was born February 29, 1960, in Wichita, to Cecil and Kathleen (Olmstead) Goble. Jim graduated from Wichita North High School. He loved the outdoors and worked as an electrician for the IBEW. On January 6, 1979, he married Tracy Brix in Wichita. They shared...

Dec 21, 2017

Frances Adeline Caldwell, of Hutchinson, 90, died December 20, 2017, at Brookdale Senior Living of Hutchinson. She was born August 18, 1927, in Teterville, KS, the daughter of Fred Wesley and Mina Adeline (Cleveland) Sullivan. Frances graduated from Haven High School and Hutchinson Community College. She worked for many years as the bookkeeper for Caldwell Greenhouse (the family business),...

Dec 21, 2017

John Charles Stauffer, 81, died Thursday, December 21, 2017, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born November 19, 1936, in rural Reno County, the son of Keith and Mary (Gleason) Stauffer. Charles attended Nickerson High School and worked as a farmer. He belonged to Mitchell Chapel United Methodist Church and the Kanza Promenade Square Dance Club. On April 4,...

Dec 21, 2017

Edwin G. 'Ed' Shultz, 77, died Thursday, December 21, 2017. He was born March 10, 1940, in Lindsborg, the son of Lloyd Edwin and Ebba Shultz. He was a graduate of Pretty Prairie High School and Kansas State University. He belonged to Gama Sigma Delta and Alpha Zeta fraternities. Ed was a farmer and rancher, serving on several boards, including...

Dec 20, 2017

Kirby Goldsby Jr., 76, of Hutchinson, died December 20, 2017, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born August 30, 1941, in El Reno, OK, to Kirby Sr. and Ida B. (Fuller) Goldsby. Kirby loved fishing and would go whenever he could. On April 17, 1999, he married Patty Golding in Hutchinson. They shared 18 years of marriage together.  Kirby is...

Dec 20, 2017

Donald Ray 'Bud' Schardein, 89, died Wednesday, December 20, 2017. He was born November 4, 1928, the son of Frank C. and Edna B. (Waddle) Schardein. He was a 1946 graduate of Partridge High School. He was an Army veteran, where he was taught audio visual education which served him the rest of his life. He was owner and operator...

Dec 20, 2017

James Wesley 'Jim' Mayes, 81, of Hutchinson, died Wednesday, December 20, 2017, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born January 9, 1936, in Stafford, to Wesley and Elizabeth (Winfield) Mayes. Jim graduated from Stafford High School in 1954. After moving to Hutchinson, he operated several service stations. Later, Jim sold cars. He retired from Consolidated Manufacturing and started working as...

Dec 18, 2017

Troy Vaughn Sale, 55, died Monday, December 18, 2017, at his home in Hutchinson. He was born February 12, 1962, in Hutchinson, the son of Joe Richard and RaeDene (Pieplow) Sale. Troy graduated from Nickerson High School and worked for Longfellow Foundations, in addition to owning and operating Troy's Roasted Corn in the Cottonwood Court at the Kansas State Fair....

Dec 18, 2017

At 19 weeks and 3 days, Truly Adriana Chacon was born at 8:43 a.m. December 18, 2017, to Alana Caro and Patrocinio Chacon, Jr. of Hutchinson. Truly entered heaven shortly after, being held in the arms of her parents. Our 9.6 ounce, 9 inch angel will truly be missed.

Dec 18, 2017

Shirley 'Shirl' Ann Barrett (Robinson) was ushered into the waiting arms of Jesus, her Savior, December 18, 2017, at her home, surrounded by the ones she loved with all her heart. She wanted everyone to know, that while she loved her family and friends, she was looking forward to meeting Jesus face to face. Shirley was born June 3, 1941,...

Dec 17, 2017

James Robert Steiner of South Hutchinson, was born June 28, 1944, in Smith Center, Kansas, at the hospital now known as Ingleboro Mansion, to John Maurice Steiner and Anastasia (Curry) Steiner. Jim had three older siblings: Susan Mary, John Thomas, and Richard Lawrence. Two younger sisters were born after Jim: Ann Irene and Kathryn Marjean. Jim grew up in Lebanon...

Dec 16, 2017

Lena Miller, 86, died Saturday, December 16, 2017, at her home. She was born October 7, 1931, in Kalona, Iowa, the daughter of Jesse and Anna (Hershberger) Shetler. She was a member of Cedar Crest AM Church. Lena was a homemaker and independent distributor for Shaklee. On October 7, 1962, she married Vernon 'Vern' J. Miller in Hutchinson. He survives....

Dec 16, 2017

Betty J. Brown, 94, of Hutchinson, died December 16, 2017, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born December 25, 1922, in Independence to Elmer and Agnes (Tyler) Main. Betty graduated from Independence High School. She was a 50-year member of First Christian Church and then attended New Life Christian Church. Betty worked at Caldwell Greenhouse, and gardening was very...

Dec 16, 2017

After a brave battle with cancer, Clarence Edward Bontrager,  raised in Haven, Kansas, went home to be with his Heavenly Father.  Clay died December 16, 2017, at his home in Nokomis.

Clarence (Clay) is survived by: his wife, Andrea Bontrager (born Gajewski); children, Tonya Ferguson (Dale), Chad Bontrager (Lauren); stepchildren, Ashley Hogan, Daniel Hogan (Torrey); grandchildren, Destiny,...

Dec 15, 2017

Earl A. Fenwick, 94, died December 15, 2017, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born April 1, 1923, in Nickerson to Charles E. and Minnie Jane (Whitson) Fenwick. Earl worked for Singleton-Joyce Optical for 30 years. He proudly served in the United States Army during WWII. Earl was an active member of New Covenant Presbyterian Church, Disabled American Veterans, and...