Obituaries

Jan 4, 2018

Myrel A. Meadows, 89, of South Hutchinson, died January 4, 2018, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. He was born November 30, 1928, in Seneca, MO, to Arthur Posey and Saphrona Ann (Robertson) Meadows. Myrel graduated from Coldwater High School in 1947 and Salt City Business College. He was an engineering technician for Farmland Industries. Myrel was a 50-year...

Jan 2, 2018

Donna Bowles, 74, died January 2, 2018, at her home in Hutchinson. She was born May 19, 1943, in Hutchinson to Henry H. 'Bill' and Letha (Koehn) Stanley. Donna graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1961. She worked at Lowen Corporation and for Hospice of Reno County. After retirement, she was a 'Book Buddy' for the Boys and Girls Club,...

Jan 1, 2018

Gregory S. 'Greg' Long, 66, died Monday, January 1, 2018, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  He was born October 18, 1951, in Halstead, to James Eugene and Lucille Evelyn (Krueger) Long.

Greg graduated from Haven High School in 1969, where he was a standout football and track athlete, and Fort Hays State in 1976.  He owned Gregory S....

Dec 30, 2017

Martha Louise Roth, 83, of South Hutchinson, went home to be with her Lord, Saturday, December 30, 2017, at Pleasant View Home, Inman. She was born December 31, 1933, in rural Zenith, the daughter of Arthur 'Doc' and Mada (Minks) Volker. She was a 1952 graduate of Stafford High School and 1954 graduate of Hutchinson Junior College. After college, Louise...

Dec 29, 2017

Marjorie B. Schaben, age 94 years, of Hutchinson, passed away at the Hospice House of Reno County in Hutchinson on December 29, 2017. Marjorie was born on March 13, 1923, in rural Bazine, Kansas. She was one of fifteen children born to Fred A. and Elizabeth (Gross) Erb. She was raised on the family farm and was a homemaker and...

Dec 28, 2017

ABBYVILLE - Glenna Rose (Rumford) Dellenbach graduated to Heaven to meet Jesus on Thursday, December 28, 2017, at the age of 95. She drew her last earthly breath surrounded by family and friends at her home near Abbyville, Kansas. Glenna was born April 14, 1922. She lived in rural Abbyville her entire life, but reached out to vast numbers of...

Dec 28, 2017

Jane Clark Zabel, 74, of Hutchinson, died at her home on December 28, 2017. Jane was the third and youngest child of Bernard S. Clark, M.D. and Martha Stoecker Clark. She grew up in Spearfish, SD, where Jane graduated from high school in 1961. Leaving her beloved Black Hills, Jane went on to earn her BA at the University of...

Dec 28, 2017

Marc 'Bear' Noyes, 59, died Thursday, December 28, 2017, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. He was born January 21, 1958, in Aurora, Colorado, to Ralph 'Bud' and Mary Lou (Daugherty) Noyes, Jr. Marc graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1976. He was a self-employed journeyman electrician. Marc was a KU Jayhawks fan, enjoyed golfing, and was known as 'Mr....

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...