Obituaries

Nov 10, 2017

Rare is the man whose shared talents resulted in the enrichment of countless lives, whether they be known or unknown to him. Martin E. Ward was just such a person. He was born in Sterling, Kansas on November 22, 1941 to Oscar and Phyllis (Stubbs) Ward, who instilled in him a strong work ethic, serving him well throughout his life....

Nov 9, 2017

Patricia Anne 'Pat' Bauder, 91, of Hutchinson, died Thursday, November 9, 2017. She was born December 11, 1925, in East St. Louis, Illinois, the daughter of William Dewey and Celesta Belle (Lambert) Bethel. She was a graduate of Joplin High School, Joplin, Missouri, a member of Grace Episcopal Church, Hutchinson and National Secretaries Association International. Pat was a professional secretary...

Nov 7, 2017

Arthur R. 'Art' Eveland, 94, of Hutchinson, died November 7, 2017, at Good Samaritan Society, Hutchinson Village. He was born December 17, 1922, in Butte, Nebraska, the son of E. Arthur and Viola (Flint) Eveland. Art's family later moved to Atkinson, Nebraska, where he attended school through grade 12. He graduated in 1941 and worked at the Glenn L. Martin...

Nov 6, 2017

Linda C. Holman, 63, died Monday, November 6, 2017, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  She was born August 5, 1954, in Enid, Oklahoma, to Ray Wilbur and Ruth Edna (Rector) Chambers.

Linda worked as a certified nurse's aide and also owned A & Lorraine Tavern.  On March 17, 1973, she married Ray Holman in Wichita.  He died...

Nov 4, 2017

Marjorie Ann Herrman, 89, of Hutchinson, died November 4, 2017, at Brookdale of Hutchinson. She was born April 25, 1928, in Great Bend, to Leo and Emma (Cleghorn) Hurst. Marjorie was a bookkeeper for the family business, Partridge Garage. She was an avid golfer and enjoyed gardening. The last few years, Marjorie worked at the State Fair. On February 10,...

Nov 4, 2017

Thomas James 'Bubba' Mann, of Hutchinson, unexpectedly and devastatingly left us Saturday, November 4, 2017. He was born April 14, 1986, the only cherished son of Robert Dean and Laura Mann. He was a devoted brother, uncle, and fierce protector to his three sisters and their families; Ashley Tenbraak and husband Chris; their daughters, Samantha and Izzabell; Crystal Gibson and...

Nov 3, 2017

Caryl K. Tucker, 97, of Hutchinson, died Friday, November 3, 2017, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born October 28, 1920, in Osborne, the daughter of Lester and Emma (Nunn) Burkholder. Caryl trusted Jesus Christ as her Savior at the age of ten. She lived her life committed to her Savior, to the Word of God, and to her family....

Nov 2, 2017

Charles W. 'Charlie' Brooks, 81, of Hutchinson, died Thursday, November 2, 2017, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born September 10, 1936, in Hutchinson, to Walter E. and Mary Ellen (Boese) Brooks. Charlie graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1954, Hutchinson Community College, and Washburn University. He served in the United States Army. Charlie owned Brooks Mortgage Company and...

Oct 31, 2017

John G. 'Gil' Williamson, 80, of Hutchinson, died Tuesday, October 31, 2017, at Brookdale of Hutchinson. He was born February 24, 1937, in Susank, Kansas, to Ivan and Edith (Hanson) Williamson. Gil graduated from Hoisington High School and served in the National Guard. He worked for Borton for 40 years in the engineering department. Gil enjoyed traveling with his job,...

Oct 31, 2017

Glenda C. Ricksecker, 101, of Hutchinson, died Tuesday, October 31, 2017, at Diversicare of Hutchinson. She was born January 16, 1916, in Hutchinson, to Chester Arthur and Luella (Leslie) Drake. On July 12, 1936, she married Jack K. Ricksecker at the home of her parents, in rural Sterling. He died September 27, 1986. Glenda is survived by: daughters, GlennaVere Knippel...

Oct 31, 2017

Linda Mae Shipley, 77, of Hutchinson, died October 31, 20217, at Diversicare of Hutchinson. She was born January 31, 1940, in Oklahoma City, OK, to the Reverend Peter E. and Esther M. (Voth) Frantz. Linda graduated from Newton High School and Hutchinson Community College. She served two years in the United States Marines from 1958 to 1959. On March 5,...

Oct 30, 2017

Joan Bellamy, of Hutchinson, passed away on October 30, 2017. Born in 1935, in Hutchinson, Joan leaves behind a distinguished and remarkable career, devoted to counseling and education. She graduated from K-state in 1957, and started her family quickly thereafter, living in Virginia and La Rochelle, France, with her military husband, Bruce Bellamy. Upon returning to the U.S., Joan was...

Oct 30, 2017

Violetta Mae Elstun, 99, of South Hutchinson, died Monday, October 30, 2017, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. She was born June 13, 1918, in Bushton, the daughter of Henry and Eva (Jones) Dean. Violetta was a homemaker. She was of the Methodist faith and a member of the Red Hat Society, FCE, and EHU. On February 28, 1955, Violetta...

Oct 27, 2017

Wayne Alfred Anschutz, 77, of Hutchinson, died Friday, October 27, 2017, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. He was born April 22, 1940, in Wilson, the son of Arthur R. and Lena M. (Cook) Anschutz. Wayne graduated from Dorrance High School. He served in the United States Army from 1963 to 1965. Wayne was a member of Teamsters Local 795 and...

Oct 25, 2017

Felix R. Wasinger, 93, of Hutchinson, died October 25, 2017, at Pleasant Hills, Hutchinson. He was born July 24, 1924, in Catharine, to Jacob J. and Elizabeth (Miller) Wasinger. Felix and his seven siblings were raised in the Hays area. He graduated from St. John's Military Academy. Following high school, Felix was on active duty in the U.S. Navy during...

Oct 22, 2017

Betty Ritterhouse, 92, of Hutchinson, died Sunday, October 22, 2017, at her home. She was born February 12, 1925, in Lyons, the daughter of Clyde and Florence (Massie) Tener. Betty was a homemaker, and was the 'Story Lady' at Hutchinson Public Library for twenty years. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, DUO Sunday School class, and served...

Oct 21, 2017

William Ralph Kerr, 73, of Hutchinson, died at home on Saturday, October 21, 2017, after a long battle with lung cancer. He was born September 9, 1944, in Lincoln, KS. He graduated from Salina High School in 1962. Bill retired from the Salina Journal Newspaper after 33 years of service. Bill is survived by: wife, Joan of the home;...

Oct 21, 2017

Terry Allen 'Haney' Manche Sr., 76, of Hutchinson, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2017, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born September 16, 1941, in Hutchinson, the son of Allen Junior and Dorothy (Osenbaugh) Manche. He was a member of First Christian Church, Hutchinson. Terry was an antique collector and dealer. He loved to travel, having appraised lots of...

Oct 20, 2017

Julie Elaine Kanady, 56, of Hutchinson, died October 20, 2017, in Barton County. She was born January 21, 1961, in Newton, the youngest child of Homer and Julia Victoria (Walker) Redinger. Julie graduated from Burrton High School in 1979, Bethel College in 1983, and the University of Texas Health Science Center in Dallas, Texas, in 1987, where she received her...

Oct 20, 2017

Ruth J. Ebersole, 74, of Hutchinson, died October 20, 2017, at Via Christi on St. Francis, Wichita. She was born January 17, 1943, in Meade, to Henry R.C. and Anna F. (Reimer) Classen. As a teenager, Ruth accepted Jesus as her Savior. She attended Grace Bible Church. She retired as a human resources workmans comp clerk for Kwik Shop Corporation...