Obituaries

Oct 1, 2017

Allen J. Cogzill, 88, of Hutchinson, died October 1, 2017, at Diversicare of Hutchinson. He was born August 6, 1929, in Hutchinson, to James Allen and Rebecca Amanda (Schockey) Cogzill. He was a lifetime resident of Hutchinson and a graduate of Hutchinson High School in 1948. He served in the United States Air Force and was a retired custodian. A...

Sep 30, 2017

Joann Markel, 78, of Hutchinson, died September 30, 2017. Graveside service will be 1 p.m. October 9, 2017, at Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Elliott Mortuary. Memorials may be made to Kindred Hospice, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Sep 29, 2017

Yvonne Kendrick, 84, died Friday, September 29, 2017, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community, Buhler, Kansas.  She was born March 24, 1933, in Lometa, Texas, the daughter of Barney and Veris (Miller) Trammell.

Yvonne was a 1950 graduate of Johnson High School.  She was owner of Kendrick-Meale Income Tax in Minneapolis.

On June 17, 1951, she...

Sep 29, 2017

Funeral service for Gabriel Kenton Cedillo-Caswell, born to Felicity Cedillo and Christopher Caswell, will be 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 4, 2017, at Elliott Chapel, Hutchinson.  Burial will follow in Eastside Cemetery, Hutchinson. Memorials may be made to the Gabriel Cedillo-Caswell Memorial Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS  67501.

Sep 27, 2017

Donald Alexander Lees, 81, died September 27, 2017, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born July 29, 1936, in Kingman, the son of Jack and Mildred (Baker) Lees. Don attended Kingman High School and worked for many years as an ironworker, retiring from Belger Cartage Service.  He was a member of Ironworkers Union Local #606 and Church of the...

Sep 26, 2017

Dorothy Evelyn Wildin Showalter Dill, age 89, of Hutchinson, went to Heaven on September 26, 2017, at Hospice House in Hutchinson, Kansas. She passed peacefully while friends and family sang "Amazing  Grace" at her bedside. Dorothy was born on April 13, 1928, in Horton, Kansas, to Charles and Sigrid (Ogren) Wildin. She grew up in Horton, Hutchinson, Kansas, and...

Sep 26, 2017

Robert L. 'Bob' Bowles, 79, died Tuesday, September 26, 2017, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  He was born January 12, 1938, in Hutchinson, to Paul and Dorothy (Davis) Bowles.

Bob graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1956, attended Hutchinson Junior College, and graduated from The University of Kansas.  He retired as Vice-President of Sales & Marketing for Lowen...

Sep 25, 2017

Sybil A. Nethercot, 98, of Hutchinson, died Monday, September 25, 2017, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born August 28, 1919, in Hutchinson, to William Andrew and Mildred (Feese) Randles. Sybil graduated from Hutchinson High School and was a homemaker. For 28 years, she was the head secretary of the Beef Cattle Department at the Kansas State Fair. Sybil was...

Sep 25, 2017

John Mark Loehr, 42, died September 25, 2017, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born June 10, 1975, in Hutchinson, the son of Mark and Bobbie (Venters) Loehr. John graduated from Haven High School and attended Hutchinson Area Vocational School. He worked for the Kansas Department of Transportation for 15 years and then for the City of Haven Streets and...

Sep 25, 2017

Cora Cathryn Sparks Jerauld, 92, died September 25, 2017, at Diversicare of Hutchinson.  She was born June 18, 1925, in Joplin, Missouri, the daughter of Charles and Pauline (Broadhurst) McCune. In addition to being a homemaker, Cora worked at Woolworths and the Hutchinson Bag Company.

On November 21, 1943, she married Merril Sparks in Hutchinson. He died...

Sep 24, 2017

Samuel Austin Freeman, infant son of Travis and Brandy Freeman, died Sept. 24, 2017. He was born August 19, 2017, in Hutchinson.

Samuel is survived by: his parents, of the home; sisters, Christina Servos and Melissa Freeman, of the home; brothers, Alexander and Joseph Freeman, of the home; paternal grandparents, Austin and Laura  Freeman of Hutchinson; uncles,...

Sep 24, 2017

Sara 'Madlyn' Hildebrant, 87, died Sunday, September 24, 2017, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born September 26, 1929, in Minneola, to Orley and Valeta (McKinster) Creech. Madlyn graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1947. She was a homemaker and longtime member and volunteer at First United Methodist Church, Hutchinson. On June 29, 1947, she married George F. Hildebrant in...

Sep 22, 2017

Zackary Tyler Bright, 30, of Nickerson, died Sept. 22, 2017. He was born June 13, 1987, in Lake Jackson, TX. Zack was a certified medical assistant and licensed cosmetologist, working at Regis Salon. He did modeling in Los Angeles and had worked for Kristie Alley. He is survived by: parents, Troy and Tammy Bright of Nickerson; brother, Colby Bright...

Sep 22, 2017

Carol Lee Cook, of Hutchinson, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, died peacefully at home on September 22, 2017, with her devoted husband, Doug, at her bedside. A memorial service to honor Carol will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, October 14, 2017, at First Congregational Church, 3410 N. Plum Street, Hutchinson. A reception will follow at the Atrium Hotel...

Sep 22, 2017

Carol Lee Cook, of Hutchinson, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, died peacefully at home on September 22, 2017, with her devoted husband, Doug, at her bedside. For many years, she fought a debilitating muscular illness with determination, grace and humor. She is survived by her husband, Douglas D. Cook, who cared for her for many years, especially during...

Sep 21, 2017

Gale Locke, 102, died Thursday, September 21, 2017, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born June 6, 1915, in the family home near Arlington, the son of Clifford A. and Myrtle (Conard) Locke. Gale was owner and operator of the Locke Plumbing and Construction Company. He built several banks and post offices, as well as many homes in the area....

Sep 21, 2017

Wilma Elizabeth Tipton, 73, of Hutchinson, died September 21, 2017, at Diversicare of Sedgwick. She was born February 24, 1944, in Olathe, the daughter of Robert and Mary (Vanderpete) Howard. Wilma was a homemaker. On August 3, 1987, she married Lonnie Tipton in Miami, Oklahoma. Wilma is survived by: her husband, Lonnie of the home; sons, David Gardner and Doyle...

Sep 21, 2017

Michael J. Ziegler, 66, of Hutchinson, died Thursday, September 21, 2017, at St. Francis on Via Christi Campus, Wichita. He was born August 3, 1951, in Wakeeney, to Clarence and Eileen (Spartz) Ziegler. Michael graduated from Salina High School in 1969 and Hutchinson Community College. He retired as a machinist at Cessna/Eaton after 38 years of service. For 32 years,...

Sep 20, 2017

Yowanda Lee Gardner, 49, of Hutchinson, died September 20, 2017. Yowanda is survived by: children, Justin, Cedric, Jessica, and Kyra; brothers, Kevin Chesteen and Shannon Chesteen; and close friend, Elva Dodds. Cremation has taken place. A private family inurnment will take place at a later date. Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, is in charge of arrangements.

Sep 19, 2017

Lyle Glenn Pallister, 90, of Hutchinson, died September 19, 2017, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born December 24, 1926, in Hutchinson, the son of Glenn and Minnie (Hauschild) Pallister. Lyle graduated from Nickerson High School and attended Hutchinson Junior College Vocational School. He grew up and lived in the Midland community, where he was a farmer for over 50...