Ella Mae Schwartz
Sep 25, 2016
Ella Mae Schwartz, 92, died Sept. 25, 2016, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born May 28, 1924, in Offerle, to Fred and Lydia (Brecheisen) Krenzin. She graduated from Nickerson High School in 1941. Ella Mae was a member of First United Methodist Church, Chime Ringers, United Methodist Women, and Women of the Moose Hutchinson Chapter #1371. She was a...
Carol J. Kroeker
Sep 24, 2016
Carol J. Kroeker, 76, died Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, at Good Samaritan Society, Hutchinson Village. She was born Sept. 20, 1940, in Hutchinson, to Edward and Emma (Lange) Kroeker. Carol graduated from Hutchinson High School and then from Adela Hale Business College. She worked as a clerk for the city of Wichita until her retirement. Carol was a member of...
Richard J Webb Jr
Sep 23, 2016
Richard J. Webb Jr., 90, of South Hutchinson, died Sept. 23, 2016, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born Dec. 3, 1925, in Walnut, to Richard J. Sr. and Vera Marie (Hook) Webb. He served from 1944 to 1946 in the United States Marine Corps. Richard retired from KSIR as a correctional officer. On June 28, 1948, he married Mary...
Leroy Kenneth Baker
Sep 23, 2016
Leroy K. Baker, 82, died Sept. 23, 2016, at Wheat State Manor, Whitewater. He was born May 9, 1934, in Stanley, Wis., to Alfred and Edna Ann (Gadke) Baker. He was a 1952 graduate of Stanley High School. He was a paratrooper for the United States Army, a member of the Secret Service, and a chef for various restaurants. Survivors...
Nora Kate Kauffman
Sep 21, 2016
Nora Kate Kauffman, was delivered Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016, to Josh and Amelia Kauffman, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. Cremation will take place. Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, Hutchinson, is in charge of arrangements.
Barbara Jeanne "Bobby" Schrader
Sep 21, 2016
Barbara Jeanne "Bobby" Schrader, 81, of Hutchinson, died Sept. 21, 2016, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born June 25, 1935, in Hutchinson, to George Harold and Margaret Louise (O'Hara) Walters. Bobby was a 1953 graduate of Partridge High School and member of Partridge Community Church. In 2000, she retired from the Hutchinson Clinic as Director of Medical Records. On...
Robert P. Mcbride
Sep 20, 2016
Robert "Bob" Pierson McBride, 88, died Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016, at Mennonite Friendship Communities in South Hutchinson. He was born May 27, 1928, in Hutchinson, to Robert H. and Cleo (Hanning) McBride. Bob graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1946 and went to work as a carpenter's apprentice. He was inducted into the United States Army in 1950 and served...
James Ray Ewing
Sep 20, 2016
James Ray Ewing, 84, of Hutchinson, died Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016. He was born Oct. 28, 1931, at Monette, Ark., the son of James Russell and Maud Ethel (Ballard) Ewing. He had been a truck driver for the City of Hutchinson for 30 years, retiring May 1, 1996. He had been married to Sarah Jane Chronister and Juanita Ewing. Both...
David Lee Palmer
Sep 19, 2016
David Lee Palmer, 54, died Sept. 19, 2016, at his home in Hutchinson. He was born July 15, 1962, in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, to Frankie L. and Silvy (Nitschmann) Palmer. David graduated from Carrollton High School in 1980. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and V.F.W. Bob Campbell Post #1361. David was a proud military career...
Phyllis Irene Harris Poulain
Sep 19, 2016
Phyllis Irene Harris Poulain, 86, died Sept. 19, 2016, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community, Buhler. She was born Sept. 2, 1930, in Minneola, to Earl and Edith (Foster) Harris. Phyllis graduated from Minneola High School, Northwest Oklahoma State with a bachelor's degree in education, and from the University of Nebraska with a master's degree in education. She was a member...
Rikki Dawn Burns
Sep 16, 2016
Rikki Dawn Burns, 41, died Sept. 16, 2016, in Lexington, SC. She was born Oct. 28, 1974, the daughter of Don and RoiAnn (Broome) Burns. Rikki is survived by: her husband; son, Tripp of South Carolina; parents; three siblings; and grandmothers. Memorial service will be 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, 2016, at Medora Community Bible Church. Memorials may be made...
Lois I. Bowser
Sep 16, 2016
Lois I. Bowser, 91, died Sept. 16, 2016, at Thorne Care Center in Hutchinson. She was born July 26, 1925, in Newton, to Walter and Dora (Nickel) Harms. Lois worked for many years as a cook for Partridge High School and then for Dillons Bakery until she retired. After retirement, she volunteered for Meals on Wheels and at Elmdale Community...
Virginia Esther Bohatch
Sep 15, 2016
Virginia Esther Bohatch, 88, of Hutchinson, died Sept. 15, 2016, at Diversicare of Sedgwick. She was born July 29, 1928, in Susank, to Johannes George and O'Linda (Michaelis) Miller. She graduated from Salt City Business College and was a parish member of St. Teresa's Catholic Church. She was a realtor for many agencies in the Hutchinson area. On May 21,...
Frederick "Fred" Mclean
Sep 13, 2016
Frederick "Fred" McLean, 81, passed away Sept. 13, 2016, at his home in The Dalles, Ore. He was born June 29, 1935, in Partridge, to Fargie and Eva Marie (Hirst) McLean. Fred graduated from Partridge High School in 1953. He never met a stranger and enjoyed talking, as anyone who knew him would attest to. Fred served in Korea from...
Freddie Lagreca
Sep 13, 2016
Freddie LaGreca, 51, of Hutchinson, died Sept. 13, 2016, at his home. He was born July 9, 1965, in Wichita, to Frederick and Judy Kay (Merrill) LaGreca. Freddie graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1983 and attended Hutchinson Community College. He was the former owner/operator of Hambelton LaGreca Super Center and a beloved farmer. Freddie was a member of Ducks...
Scott M. Briggs
Sep 13, 2016
Scott M. Briggs, 48, of Hutchinson, died Sept. 13, 2016, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born May 11, 1968, in Hutchinson, to William and Cheryl Briggs. Scott graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1986 and from Kansas State University with a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology. Scott enjoyed playing Frisbee golf and had a passion for learning. On Dec....
Helen Maureen Stapleton
Sep 13, 2016
Helen Maureen Stapleton, died Sept. 13, 2016, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson. She was born Dec. 31, 1927, in Kiowa County, to Leora Ernest and Calfania Maud (Coates) Algrim. She was raised by her father and stepmother, Ruth. Helen was a bank teller, secretary for the Dodge City school system, and for over 19 years, a greeter for Conklin...
Geraldine "Gerry" May Rietveld
Sep 12, 2016
Geraldine "Gerry" May Rietveld, 83, died Sept. 12, 2016, in Des Moines, Iowa. She was born Nov. 16, 1932, in Chariton, Iowa, to Jacob and Margaret (VandeLune) VanDerLeest. She moved from Newton, Iowa, in 1963. Gerry worked for Dr. Leo A. Rogers, orthodontist, from 1963 to 1991 and retired from the office of Dr. John D. Meschke, orthodontist, having worked...
Greg A. Thiessen
Sep 11, 2016
Greg A. Thiessen, 53, died Sept. 11, 2016, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born Nov. 15, 1962, in Hutchinson, to Phillip and Alma (Martens) Thiessen. Greg graduated from Nickerson High School in 1981. He worked at Tyson Foods for 35 years, most recently as a cook. Greg was a member of the United States Parachute Association, National Rifle...
Eric W. Hulen
Sep 5, 2016
HAVEN – Eric Wayne Hulen, 54, died Sept. 5, 2016, at his home in Haven. He was born July 7, 1962, in Hutchinson, to Gene and Ruby (Finch) Hulen. Eric graduated from Buhler High School in 1980 and attended Vo-Tech schools. He worked in Wichita at Midwest Electric and Machine as an electric motor specialist. Eric enjoyed anything outdoors, watching...
