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Clinton "Clint" Eric Harden

Clinton "Clint" Eric Harden

Jan 24, 2017

NICKERSON – Clint Harden, 56, died Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017, at his home. He was born Dec. 3, 1960, in Hutchinson, to Wallace "Wally" and Barbara "Barb" (Wisby) Harden. Clint worked at Krause Plow and Superior Boiler Works. On July 14, 1984, he married Dea Hill in Nickerson. Clint is survived by: his wife, Dea of the home; father, Wally...

Maynard Lynn Brazeal

Maynard Lynn Brazeal

Jan 23, 2017

Maynard Lynn "Braz" Brazeal, 92, of Hutchinson, died Jan. 23, 2017, at Asbury Park, Newton, KS. He was born May 15, 1924, in Larned, KS, the son of Warren H. and Lenore E. (Peck) Brazeal. Maynard graduated from Northeast High School, Kansas City, MO, in 1942. He attended Southern Nazarene University, Bethany, OK, and Indiana University, Bloomington, IN. He also...

Lloyd H. Yoder

Lloyd H. Yoder

Jan 23, 2017

Lloyd H. Yoder, 79, passed away to see his Heavenly Father on Jan. 23, 2017, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born Nov. 1, 1937, in Hutchinson, to Harry and Barbara (Helmuth) Yoder. Lloyd was co-owner of Fairview Service Station in Pleasantview for 41 years. He was a member of Maranatha Mennonite Church, Hutchinson. Lloyd was involved with Gideons International,...

Richard "Dick" F. Davis

Richard "Dick" F. Davis

Jan 23, 2017

Richard "Dick" F. Davis, 76, died Jan. 23, 2017, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. He was born July 13, 1940, in Indepen-dence, Kansas, to Benjamin and Verna (Cornel-sen) Davis. Richard graduated from Howard High School in 1958 and attended Pratt Community College. He was a self-employed owner/operator for an exterior home improvement company. Richard loved spending time outdoors, especially fishing...

Larry D. Smith

Larry D. Smith

Jan 22, 2017

Larry D. Smith, 64, died Jan. 22, 2017, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born Jan. 13, 1953, in Guymon, Okla., to Lawrence and Alice M. (Boling) Smith. Larry attended Buhler High School. He was a union tinner for residential and commercial heating and air. Larry was an avid sports fan but mainly a football enthusiast. Larry is survived by:...

Gerald Dean Healzer

Gerald Dean Healzer

Jan 21, 2017

Gerald Dean Healzer, 90, of South Hutchinson, died Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. He was born Aug. 5, 1926, in Durham, to Willis E. and Clara M. (Huenergardt) Healzer. Gerald graduated from Arlington High School in 1944 and then attended Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska, where he met and later married Fern H. Pierson on...

Patricia Louise "Pat" Dixon Bass

Patricia Louise "Pat" Dixon Bass

Jan 20, 2017

Patricia Louise "Pat" Dixon Bass, died Friday. She was born Dec. 8, 1931, in rural Reno County, Huntsville Township, near Plevna, the daughter of Arthur Ellsworth and Elsie (Steinbach) Prettyman. She was a 1949 graduate of Plevna High School, a member of First Church of the Nazarene, Hutchinson. Pat was a professional transcriptionist, working at Hutchinson Hospital, Hutchinson Clinic and...

Gary Eldon Brillhart

Gary Eldon Brillhart

Jan 19, 2017

Gary Eldon Brillhart went to be with the Lord on Jan. 19, 2017, in Greeley. He was born to John and Colleen (McGowan) Brillhart on June 19, 1943, in Fort Scott, Kansas. Gary married Judith "Judy" (Alexander) Brillhart on Oct. 15, 1983, in Hutchinson, Kansas. Gary will be remembered by his family as a kind, loving individual who always loved...

Elizabeth Elaine "Betty" Martin

Elizabeth Elaine "Betty" Martin

Jan 17, 2017

Elizabeth Elaine "Betty" Martin, 75, of Hutchinson, died Jan. 17, 2017, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born Aug. 15, 1941, to Edward Radcliff and Mayme Evalyn (Risser) Evans, in Omaha, NE. Betty was a 1959 graduate of Hutchinson High School and a member of First Baptist Church, Hutchinson. On March 22, 1960, Betty married Chet L. Martin Jr., at...

Nancy Sue Satterwhite

Nancy Sue Satterwhite

Jan 15, 2017

Nancy Sue Satterwhite, 67, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Jan. 15, 2017, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, after a long battle with ovarian cancer. She was born Sept. 17, 1949, to Fred and Addie (Walden) Daines, Sr. Nancy attended school in Hutchinson and studied business courses at Hutchinson Community College. She retired in 2008 after 28...

Mildred M. Ireland

Mildred M. Ireland

Jan 14, 2017

Mildred M. Ireland, 90, of Hutchinson, died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born Jan. 7, 1927, in Marion county to Peter and Christina (Urbanek) Silhan. Mildred was a homemaker. She was a member of Church of the Holy Cross and St. Veronica Circle, as well as served in the Altar Society. Mildred was also...

Eugene Orville "Gene" Hanson

Eugene Orville "Gene" Hanson

Jan 14, 2017

Eugene Orville "Gene" Hanson, 63, of Hutchinson, died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born Jan. 15, 1953, in Hutchinson, to Orville and Lucille (White) Hanson. Gene worked for a number of companies, including Underground Vaults and Storage, Dahlsten Trucking Line and Groendyke Transport. He most recently worked as a roofer for Watertite Roofing. Gene...

Donald William Moore, Sr.

Donald William Moore, Sr.

Jan 14, 2017

Donald William "Don" Moore, Sr., 57, died Jan. 14, 2017, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. He was born Aug. 3, 1959, in Mt. Olivet, KY, to Donald K. and Valencia Elizabeth (Fanello) Moore. He was a graduate of Leavenworth High School, Hutchinson Community College, and Friends University, where he received a bachelor's degree in criminal justice. Don was a Unit...

Robert D Geist

Robert D Geist

Jan 13, 2017

Robert D. "Bob" Geist, 86, died Jan. 13, 2017, at Diversicare, Hutchinson. He was born Oct. 22, 1930, in Sterling, to Charles and Dora (Jeffrey) Geist. Bob graduated from Abbyville High School in 1948. He proudly served in the United States Air Force and was a member of the National Association of Atomic Veterans. Bob enjoyed gardening. Bob is survived...

Ronald K. Goering

Ronald K. Goering

Jan 13, 2017

MEADE – Ronald K. Goering, 60, died Friday, Jan. 13, 2017, at his home in Meade. He was born March 16, 1956, in Pretty Prairie, to Wilbur and Edna (Slate) Goering. Ronald graduated from Southwestern Heights High School in Kismet. He received his associates degree in Criminal Justice from Barton County Community College and his bachelor's degree in Human Resource...

Fern E Oswald

Fern E Oswald

Jan 13, 2017

Fern E. Oswald, 85, died Jan. 13, 2017, at her home in South Hutchinson. She was born April 12, 1931, in St. Johns, Mich., to John and Mina (Edelman) Kauffman. Fern graduated from Shipshewana High School in Shipshewana, Indiana, and attended Goshen College in Goshen, Indiana. Fern was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing, genealogy, and music, especially singing. She was...

Penny (Berridge) Gitchell

Penny (Berridge) Gitchell

Jan 11, 2017

NICKERSON – Penny Rochelle Gitchell, 73, died Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017. She was born July 12, 1943, in Hutchinson, the daughter of Dennis Samuel and Ruth Arlene (Hungerford) Berridge. She graduated from Nickerson High School in 1961 and Hutchinson Community College in 1963. Penny worked in the family grocery store, Berridge IGA, in Nickerson for several years; she also served...

John Harry Brillhart

John Harry Brillhart

Jan 11, 2017

John Harry Brillhart, 95, passed away January 11, 2017. John was a WWII veteran and retired from Southwestern Bell in Hutchinson. Sadly, his son Gary passed January 19, 2017. Family graveside service is January 27, 2017. John was preceded in death by first wife Colleen, and is survived by: his wife, Roberta; sister, Darlene; son, Steve; daughters, Nancy, Theresa; and...

Bertie M. Gibson

Bertie M. Gibson

Jan 10, 2017

Bertie M. Gibson, 95, of Hutchinson, died Jan. 10, 2017, at Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson. She was born Oct. 9, 1921, in Valley Center, to Charles R. and Anna B. (Cochran) Bunton. Bertie graduated from Valley Center High School in 1939, Business Preparatory School in 1941, and attended the University of Wichita. She was a homemaker, an accountant for Reimer...

Robert Allen Seefeldt

Robert Allen Seefeldt

Jan 10, 2017

Robert Allen "Bob" Seefeldt, 70, died Jan. 10, 2017, at his home in Pretty Prairie. He was born on Dec. 23, 1946, in Hutchinson, the son of Robert Winton and Donna Faye (Hatcher) Seefeldt. He graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1964, Hutchinson Community College in 1970, and Wichita State University in 1972. Robert owned and operated Prairie Millwright Company...

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