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Gary L. Rosiere

Gary L. Rosiere

Dec 15, 2017

Gary L. Rosiere, of Hutchinson, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, retired from the United States Army in 1993 and from the Hutchinson Correctional Facility in 2015, died Friday, December 15, 2017. He was born February 3, 1949, in Joplin, MO, the son of Max and Betty Rosiere. On May 5, 1967, Gary married the love of his life, Linda...

Rita Ann Phillips-Myers Saunders

Rita Ann Phillips-Myers Saunders

Dec 15, 2017

Rita Ann Phillips-Myers Saunders, 85, of Hutchinson, died Friday, December 15, 2017, at Pleasant Hills, Hutchinson. She was born January 19, 1932, in Coats, Kansas, to Paul and Francis (Shriver) Phillips. Rita graduated from Dodge City High School and St. Mary of the Plains College. She was an elementary school teacher at Miller Elementary School in Dodge City and Wiley...

Robert Lee "Bob" Huffman

Robert Lee "Bob" Huffman

Dec 14, 2017

Robert Lee 'Bob' Huffman, formerly of Wichita, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2017, at Pleasant View Home, Inman. He was born October 20, 1923, in Hutchinson, the son of Mary Miller Huffman. Bob served in the United States Army from 1943 to 1945 and received the EAME Theater Ribbon and two Bronze Stars. He worked as a supervisor for Vickers...

Katherine A. Welliver

Katherine A. Welliver

Dec 13, 2017

Katherine Alice Welliver, 103, of Hutchinson, died Wednesday, December 13, 2017, at Good Samaritan Society, Hutchinson Village. Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson, is in charge of arrangements.

Floyd Elliott Lyman

Floyd Elliott Lyman

Dec 12, 2017

Floyd Elliott Lyman, 100, of Hutchinson, died peacefully and naturally on Tuesday, December 12, 2017, in Lawrence, after a full and blessed life. He was born April 2, 1917, to Chester and Amanda (Noyes) Lyman. Floyd was preceded in death by: his parents; siblings, Burton, Dorothy, Virginia, Warren and Helen; his first wife, Ernestine; daughter, Rebecca; grandson, Michael Charles;...

Todd Schroeder

Todd Schroeder

Dec 12, 2017

Todd Allen Schroeder, 53, died Tuesday, December 12, 2017, at South Lake, Texas. He was born February 16, 1964, in Goessel, the son of James and Carolyn (Seckler) Schroeder. He had been an owner-operator truck driver. The companies he had driven for were: Sunglo Feeds, Hesston, Grasshopper Mowers, Moundridge, and Groendyke Trucking, Hutchinson.  His passions in his off-time were fishing...

Dwight Lee Edison Gwaltney

Dwight Lee Edison Gwaltney

Dec 12, 2017

Dwight Lee Edison Gwaltney, 92, of Hutchinson, left the loving care of his earthly family to be reunited with his heavenly family on December 12, 2017. He passed peacefully at Hospice House, Hutchinson. Dwight was born March 6, 1925, to Dwight Lee 'Dock' and Zola Marie (Louthian) Gwaltney, in Bluefield, WV. On June 20, 1948, he married June Dae...

Michael David "Dave" Stinson

Michael David "Dave" Stinson

Dec 11, 2017

Michael David 'Dave' Stinson, 57, of Hutchinson, died Monday, December 11, 2017, at his home in Hutchinson. He was born August 18, 1960, in Hutchinson, to Miles 'Mike' and Myrtice (Tuggle) Stinson. Dave graduated from Haven High School in 1978. He was a truck driver for Tedder Trucking and attended CrossPoint Church. Dave loved to travel, never knew a stranger,...

John R. Moore

John R. Moore

Dec 10, 2017

John R. Moore, 81, of Hutchinson, died December 10, 2017, at Pleasant View Home, Inman. He was born March 13, 1936, in Hutchinson, to Richard H. and Annie E. (Merryfield) Moore. John graduated from Haven High School in 1954 and Hutchinson Community College. He was a millworker and over the road truck driver for Republic Paperboard for 40 years. He...

Kent Alan Shipley

Kent Alan Shipley

Dec 8, 2017

Kent Alan Shipley, 40, of Hutchinson, son of Roger Kent and Sawana Jean (Keas) Shipley, died December 8, 2017. He was born January 25, 1977, in Amarillo, Texas. Kent was a talented musician, playing in the Blue Axis Band. He was a member of Bethany Church of the Nazarene. Kent is survived by: his parents of Hutchinson; brother, Jason and...

Betty Carol Childs

Betty Carol Childs

Dec 7, 2017

Betty Carol Childs, 83, of Sterling, died Thursday, December 7, 2017, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born May 19, 1934, in Alma, Oklahoma, the daughter of James Dewey and Flossie Fae (Pierce) Jennings. Betty graduated from Sylvia High School in 1952. She worked at the Sterling Bulletin from 1963-2014, retiring as editor. She was a member of First...

Joshua Scott "Josh" Holmes

Joshua Scott "Josh" Holmes

Dec 6, 2017

Joshua Scott 'Josh' Holmes, 26, of Hutchinson, died Wednesday, December 6, 2017, in Stafford County. He was born March 29, 1991, in Garden City, to Brian and Stacy (Hendrix) Holmes. Josh graduated from Hutchinson High School in 2009 and had attended Hutchinson Community College. For almost five years, he worked as a food service supervisor at Wesley Towers. Josh loved...

Debra R. "Debby" Hendershot

Debra R. "Debby" Hendershot

Dec 5, 2017

Debra R. 'Debby' Hendershot, 65, of Hutchinson, died December 5, 2017, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born January 16, 1952, in Hutchinson, to Jack L. and Amy Arylene (Williams) Grimm. Debby graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1970. On November 28, 1970, she married Richard L. 'Dick' Hendershot in Hutchinson. They shared 47 years of marriage. Debby loved...

Kathy L. Poole

Kathy L. Poole

Dec 3, 2017

Kathy Lee Poole, 59, died Sunday, December 3, 2017, at Edwardsville Care and Rehabilitation, Edwardsville, Kansas. She was born August 24, 1958, in Hutchinson, to Donald and Barbara (Barker) Berger. Per her wishes, there will be no services. Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, Hutchinson, is in charge of arrangements.

Elizabeth "Betty" F. Stone

Elizabeth "Betty" F. Stone

Nov 29, 2017

Elizabeth F. 'Betty' Stone, 98, died November 29, 2017, at Brookdale of Hutchinson. She was born September 2, 1919, in Sedan, to Charles M. and Dorothy (Patterson) Willis. In August 1939, she married Howard Max Stone at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Wichita, Ks. He died July l956. Betty graduated from Sedan High School, Pittsburg State Teacher's College and received her...

Charles Samuel "Chuck" Scherer

Charles Samuel "Chuck" Scherer

Nov 28, 2017

Charles Samuel 'Chuck' Scherer, 89, of Hutchinson, died Tuesday, November 28, 2017. He was born June 14, 1928, in Chapman, Kansas, the son of Samuel L. and Georgia Exonia (Pate) Scherer. Chuck's mother died when he was an infant and he was raised by his stepmother, Dorothy Baker Scherer. Chuck graduated from Chapman High School and attended Kansas State University....

Donald "Don" Ray Horne

Donald "Don" Ray Horne

Nov 28, 2017

Donald Ray 'Don' Horne, 78, of Hutchinson, died Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at his home. He was born August 15, 1939, in Roanoke, Virginia, the son of Erman C. and Anna May (Hale) Horne. Don worked as an auto body repairman in the family-owned Horne Body Shop in Hutchinson. He served in the United States Army from 1961 to 1963....

Mitchell "Mitch" Wiens

Mitchell "Mitch" Wiens

Nov 27, 2017

Mitchell 'Mitch' Wiens, of Hutchinson, 25, passed away November 27, 2017, at Via Christi on St. Francis Campus, Wichita. He was born February 15, 1992, in Lyons. Mitch graduated from Buhler High School and attended Hutchinson Community College. He was employed by Color By Design in Haven. Mitch is survived by: his fiancee, Samantha Bergkamp of Cheney; children, Karsin Martin...

Evelyn M. Badgett

Evelyn M. Badgett

Nov 27, 2017

Evelyn M. Badgett, 83, of Hutchinson, died November 27, 2017, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born February 9, 1934, in Logan County, Kansas, to Jake and Lorretta (Herrman) Kessler. Evelyn graduated from WCCHS in 1951 and attended nursing school. She was a loving caregiver and dedicated mother. On March 5, 1955, she married Avin 'Al' Badgett in Raton, New...

Lorraine Wolcott

Lorraine Wolcott

Nov 26, 2017

Lorraine Wolcott, 90, of Hutchinson, died Sunday, November 26, 2017. She was born December 21, 1926, in Larned, the daughter of Loren V. and Ethyl P. (Seitz) Wilson. She was a 1944 graduate of Macksville High School, a member of First United Methodist Church, and a 50 year member of the Silver Leaf Chapter #464, Order of Eastern Star. Lorraine...

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