Obituaries

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...

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.

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...

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....

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....

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...

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...

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...

Nov 26, 2017

Helen P. Gough (Winans), 86, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017, at Regent Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Wichita. Helen was born February 13, 1931, to Verle O. Winans and Anna W. Hudson Winans, on a farm near Erie, Kansas. Helen married Harold F. Gough, August 3, 1948, in Hutchinson, KS. He preceded her in death. She is survived by:...

Nov 24, 2017

Steven J. Schrag, 68, died November 24, 2017, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born January 15, 1949, in Newton, to Willard N. and Waneta Fern (Hackenberg) Schrag. Steven graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1968. He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Steven served as a fireman in Newton for two years. For 30 years,...

Nov 23, 2017

Randy D. Cole, 61, of Hutchinson, died November 23, 2017, at his home. He was born January 11, 1956, in Oxnard, California, the son of James and Anna (Helmuth) Cole. He was a graduate of Nickerson High School. Randy was a machinist for Consolidated Mfg. and Hesston Corporation. Surviving family members are: his mother, Anna Cole of Hutchinson; sister, Cynthia...

Nov 22, 2017

Wilda J. Applegate, 93, died November 22, 2017, at Good Samaritan Society, Hutchinson. She was born February 16, 1924, in Chase, to Charles S. and Minnie 'Peggy' (Rodeman) Hardwick. Wilda graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1942 and attended Hutchinson Community College. She had worked as a riveter at Cessna during WWII. She was a member of Friends Church in...

Nov 21, 2017

John W. Saunders, 77, died November 21, 2017 at his home in Hutchinson. Private family burial will take place in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson.  Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS is in charge of arrangements.

Nov 20, 2017

A Pisces entered eternal life on Monday, November 20, 2017, with her family at her side. Daisy was born March 6, 1956, at the old Lyons Hospital, the fifth daughter of George and Ferne (Dressler) Dolezal. A lifetime resident of Rice and Reno Counties, she was a 1974 graduate of Sterling High School. Daisy was a telemarketer and wonderful homemaker....

Nov 20, 2017

Charles William 'Charlie' Kern, 71, of Hutchinson, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2017, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, of complications from a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm. He was born November 5, 1946, in Chanute, the son of Omer and Florence (Anderson) Kern. On February 14, 1972, he married Shirley (Teter) Tussel, in Wichita. Charlie graduated from Central Christian...

Nov 20, 2017

William T. 'Bill' Frye, 89, died Monday, November 20, 2017, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born December 12, 1927, in rural Reno County, to Harmon and Zetta (Cosat) Frye. On September 15, 1955, he married Patricia L. Mowery in Hutchinson. She died July 18, 2015. Bill served in the United States Army and was a machinist at Cessna for...

Nov 19, 2017

Jean Margaret Graber, 71, passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 19, 2017. She was born on April 23, 1946, in the Meade area to Alfred Eugene 'Gene' and Velma (McCollom) Harris. At the age of six, Jean contracted polio. She was hospitalized in Hutchinson and spent several weeks in an iron lung. Although she faced life-long medical challenges and...

Nov 19, 2017

Robert Lee 'Grumpy' Burk Jr., 60, of Hutchinson, died Sunday, November 19, 2017. He was born January 15, 1957, in Hutchinson, to Robert L. and Janice C. (Kimmel) Burk. Grumpy graduated Hutchinson High School in 1975 and was self-employed most of his life. He ran Grumpy's Custom Paint & Cycle for many years, creating signs that are still visible around...

Nov 18, 2017

Richard 'Dick' Ehling, 90, died Saturday, November 18, 2017, at his home. He was born September 15, 1927, the son of Amos William 'A W' and Flora Mae (Dunn) Ehling. He was a 1945 graduate of Abbyville High School and had attended Hutchinson Community College. He was a member of Abbyville United Methodist Church, Abbyville Community Church, and First United...

Nov 16, 2017

Martha Ann Hunter Stiles, 82, died Thursday, November 16, 2017.  She was born June 18, 1935, in Storm Lake, Iowa to Myron and Elizabeth (Ludy) Hunter.

She graduated from Storm Lake High School in 1952 and attended the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, where she was a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority.  On March 31, 1956, she...