Elvira "Mom" T. Peters
Aug 13, 2017
Elvira T. 'Mom' Peters, 87, of South Hutchinson, died Sunday, August 13, 2017, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born August 14, 1929, in St. John, the daughter of John S. and Ruth (Rellez) Muci. Elvira graduated from St. John High School in 1947 and worked at the former Peppermill Restaurant in Hutchinson, as a clerk at Kmart, and...
Richard "Dick" Siegrist
Aug 13, 2017
Richard 'Dick' Siegrist, 90, died August 13, 2017, at his home. He was born February 22, 1927, in Hutchinson, to Melvin 'Shorty' and Frances (French) Siegrist. Dick graduated from Partridge High School in 1945. He served in the United States Army during World War II and was a member of the Nickerson Masonic Lodge #43. Dick retired as a farmer...
Helen Litchfield Duff
Aug 12, 2017
Helen Litchfield Duff, 95, died August 12, 2017, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. She was born December 20, 1921, in Preston, to Cecil R. and Cora M. (McOsker) Reynolds. Helen graduated from Preston High School in 1939 and attended Salt City Business College. She worked in food service and healthcare in Kansas and Hawaii. Helen was a fabulous gardener...
Robert "Bob" E. Norris
Aug 11, 2017
Robert E. 'Bob' Norris, 80, of Hutchinson, died August 11, 2017, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born October 5, 1936, in Stafford to Erle A. and Mary Ellen (Beck) Norris. Bob graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1954 and Emporia State University in 1960. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1954-1957. Bob was a retired Prudential...
Lt. Col. Donald L. "Buns" Fraizer
Aug 9, 2017
Lt. Col. Donald L. 'Buns' Fraizer retired, 87, died August 9, 2017, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born March 12, 1930, in Cullison, Kansas, to Ray Wallace Fraizer and Eulalia Myrtle (Cumming) Fraizer. Donald graduated from Pratt High School in 1948. While attending Kansas State University, he played on the football and track teams. Donald served in the United...
Russell "Russ" Eugene Day
Aug 9, 2017
ARLINGTON - Russell Eugene 'Russ' Day, 70, died Wednesday, August 9, 2017, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born January 6, 1947, in Hutchinson, the son of Gene and Edith (Mitchell) Day. Russ grew up on a farm at Langdon, where he learned to love farming, dairy cattle and other farm animals. He attended Langdon Grade School and graduated...
Avis I. Morrison
Aug 8, 2017
Avis I. 'Dottie' Morrison, 85, died Tuesday, August 8, 2017, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born August 27, 1931, in Pretty Prairie, to Edward Dwight and Lorene (Schwartz ) Goering. Avis graduated from Pretty Prairie High School in 1949 and Salt City Business College. She worked for Dillon's Grocery Stores in Hutchinson. Later, Avis worked as a certified medication...
Theresa M. Ediger
Aug 8, 2017
Theresa Marie Ediger, 85, of South Hutchinson, died Tuesday, August 8, 2017, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. She was born June 1, 1932, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of William and Mary (Day) Engel. Theresa graduated from Bishop Hogan High School and St. Margaret's Hospital School of Nursing, with a degree in nursing. She worked as a R.N....
Michelle J. "Shelley" Scott
Aug 7, 2017
Michelle Jean 'Shelley' Scott, 51, died Monday, August 7, 2017, at her home in rural Nickerson. She was born August 10, 1965, in Hutchinson, the daughter of Clarence E. and Delores J. (Lovett) Carey. Shelley attended Nickerson High School and worked as a Veterinarian's Assistant at Westside Veterinary Clinic and operated her own pet grooming business. She loved being outdoors...
Shirley Ruth Allen
Aug 7, 2017
Shirley Ruth Allen, 92, died August 7, 2017, at her home in Inman. She was born in rural Pratt County. Shirley was a farm wife and stay at home mother. She married Robert E. Allen in Wichita. Â Shirley is survived by daughter, Crystal of Inman; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by: her parents and siblings,...
Helen L. Darling
Aug 6, 2017
On the evening of Sunday, August 6, 2017, the soul of Helen Leflar Darling left this world leaving a deep void in the hearts of her husband, children, family and friends. This tiny, feisty woman lit up a room for over 91 years with her infectious smile and laughter. Her quick wit, sense of humor and long colorful stories...
Robert D. Harris
Aug 5, 2017
Robert D. 'Bob' Harris, 75, of Hutchinson, died Saturday, August 5, 2017, at Diversicare of Hutchinson. He was born October 27, 1941, in Denison, TX, the son of Lester C. and Mildred E. (Alexander) Harris. Bob attended Wichita West High School and retired as Director of Data Processing for Dillons Stores. He was a member of First Church of the...
James A. "Jim" Stevens
Aug 5, 2017
James A. 'Jim' Stevens, 87, of Hutchinson, passed away August 5, 2017, at Via Christi on St. Francis, Wichita. He was born February 26, 1930, to Charles and Katherine Stevens, in Tyrone, OK. He was the youngest of ten children. Jim worked 40 years on the Rock Island Railroad. Jim married Eldena Compton on August 26, 1948, in Hutchinson. Â He...
Sandra Faye Lee "Sonnie" Watkins
Aug 1, 2017
Sandra Faye Lee 'Sonnie' Watkins, 74, died August 1, 2017, in Hutchinson. She was born January 13, 1943, to Roy Lee and Ruby Lee (Callahan) Gilley. Sonnie graduated from Hutchinson High School and Salt City Business College. She was a member of Women of the Moose Hutchinson Chapter 1371 and Order of Eastern Star. Sonnie was an avid Bingo player....
Jacquelyn Lee Williamson
Aug 1, 2017
Jacquelyn Lee Williamson, 78, of Hutchinson, died Tuesday, August 1, 2017, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born February 25, 1939, in Crosby, Minnesota, to Frederick E. and Nancy (Lee) Ripley. Jacquelyn graduated from Hoisington High School. She enjoyed playing bridge, bowling, gardening, and singing old songs. Jacquelyn was a homemaker and of the Lutheran faith. On July 14, 1957,...
Mary Alice Ditgen
Jul 31, 2017
Mary Alice Hobbs Ditgen, 94, died July 31, 2017, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born August 20, 1922, in rural Reno County, the daughter of James Glenn and Bernice Ely (Phillips) Wilson. She graduated from Reno County High School, Nickerson, in 1940. Mary Alice lived most of her life in Nickerson and worked for many years at D.J....
Keith L. Zody
Jul 30, 2017
Keith L. Zody, 91, of Hutchinson, died Sunday, July 30, 2017, at Hester Care Center, Hutchinson. He was born August 14, 1925, on a farm in Tonkawa, Oklahoma, to Ward and Marie (Bain) Zody. Keith attended various elementary schools in Oklahoma and Missouri. As a young boy, he was the school janitor, church janitor, mowed lawns, and ran the popcorn...
Chlois Vernalee Buhrle
Jul 29, 2017
Chlois Vernalee Buhrle was born February 17, 1919, in Gray County near Pierceville, Kansas, the daughter of Calvin and Viola Douglass Pittman. She passed away on July 29, 2017, in Mesa, Arizona. She attended school at Pierceville and then Garden City Junior College. Chlois then worked as a secretary for Finney County Farm Bureau and the Agricultural Conservation Program. On...
Edyth H. "Edye" Vibbert
Jul 29, 2017
Edythe H. 'Edye' Vibbert, 82, of Hutchinson, died July 29, 2017, at Pleasant Hills, Hutchinson. She was born October 20, 1934, in McPherson to Ruben H. and Helen M. (Davis) Gaede. Edye graduated from Little River High School in 1952 and from Salina Beauty School in 1958. She was a retired hairstylist. Edye was an active member of Emanuel Lutheran...
Bill "Butch" Ballard
Jul 28, 2017
Bill 'Butch' Ballard, 70, died Friday, July 28, 2017, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born August 13, 1946, in Pittsburg, to Bill R. and Rosalie J. (Williams) Ballard. Butch graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1964. He worked for over 50 years for Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union 441. Butch enjoyed camping, golfing, and volunteered for the Soup Kitchen....
