Obituaries

Nov 15, 2017

Maurice D. Guy, 76, died November 15, 2017, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born February 12, 1941, in Columbus, to Harry E. "Gene" and Fern (Sauder) Guy. Maurice was a farmhand in the southwest part of Kansas. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Rolla. Maurice enjoyed arrowhead hunting.

On December 14, 2001,...

Nov 15, 2017

Alan L. 'Al' Neelly, 82, died Wednesday, November 15, 2017, at his home in Hutchinson. He was born December 4, 1934, in Macksville, to Archie James and Helen Louise (Carter) Neelly. Al graduated from Haviland High School in 1952, Dodge City Junior College in 1954, and Northwestern Oklahoma State University, Alva, Oklahoma, in 1956. He was a grade school and...

Nov 14, 2017

Jon Scott 'Willie' Knudson, 60, of Hutchinson, died Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born March 22, 1957, in Colby, the son of Kermit C. and Bertha (Hayes) Knudson. He was a 1975 graduate of Colby High School, a 1977 graduate of Colby Community College and a 1980 graduate of North Central Technical College, Beloit....

Nov 13, 2017

Gary Lee Poulton, 63, of Hutchinson, died Monday, November 13, 2017, at his home. He was born November 2, 1954, in Pratt, the son of G. Norwood and Wanda (Kreger) Poulton. Gary was an entrepreneur, owning and operating Wholesome Meadows Farm, Hutchinson. He was former owner of Hog Wild Pit BBQ and Sub N Stuff. Gary was an avid bicyclist....

Nov 12, 2017

LeeAnn Parks Schulthess, 57, of Hutchinson, died November 12, 2017, at Via Christi on St. Francis, Wichita. She was born January 24, 1960, in Hutchinson, to Claude D. and Martha L. 'Martie' (Hays) Parks. LeeAnn graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1978. She was a multi-talented lady and was very involved in Soroptimist International. LeeAnn found her niche calling as...

Nov 12, 2017

James Henry 'Jim' Berends, 91, of Hutchinson, died November 12, 2017, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born December 23, 1925, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, to Ira Everett and Louise Rachael (Parks) Berends. Jim spent most of his early life growing up in Alta Vista, Kansas, moving to Hutchinson in 1942. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1943,...

Nov 12, 2017

Peter O. 'Pete' Siebert, 91, of Hutchinson, died November 12, 2017, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community, Buhler. He was born July 2, 1926, in Inman, to Peter P. and Marianna (Schultz) Siebert. Pete graduated from Inman High School in 1944 and Salt City Business College in 1965. He was in inventory control work and a bookkeeper at Kingsley-Wagner Motor Supply....

Nov 11, 2017

Elsie Fern Law, 80, of Hutchinson, died Saturday, November 11, 2017, at Brookdale of Hutchinson. She was born March 8, 1937, in Gridley, the daughter of Alva and Bertha (Long) Cokeley. Elsie graduated from Haven High School. After raising her children, she worked as a cook for North Reno Grade School and Nickerson High School. Elsie was an avid quilter,...

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...