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Junior Jonas Stucky
May 5, 2016
Junior Jonas Stucky, 88, died May 5, 2016, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born Aug. 2, 1927, in Moundridge, to Edward T. and Elizabeth M. (Libich) Stucky. Junior graduated from Moundridge High School in 1945 and the Salt City Business College in 1952. He enlisted into the United States Army in 1945. He was a member of First Baptist...
Bebe Jo Vannoy Bass Dowd
May 4, 2016
Bebe Jo Vannoy Bass Dowd, 80, of Hutchinson, died Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born Sept. 12, 1935, in Blackwell, Okla., the daughter of Harry C. and Verna (Parcher) Moore. She was a graduate of Braman High School, Oklahoma, and Southwestern College of Winfield. Bebe was an avid quilter and seamstress, and a junior high...
Matilda Anne "Tillie" Mcfadden
May 3, 2016
Matilda Anne "Tillie" McFadden, 89, of Hutchinson, died May 3, 2016, at Hospice House. She was born June 26, 1926, in Nickerson, to Paul and Emma Richardson. Tillie graduated from Nickerson High School in 1944. She worked for 30 years at the Hutchinson Public Library. Tillie was a member of First Presbyterian Church. She loved spending time with her family,...
Richard D. "Dick" Smith
May 3, 2016
Richard D. "Dick" Smith, 80, died May 3, 2016, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born Dec. 2, 1935, in Neodesha, to Leon and Nadine (Hill) Smith. Dick graduated from Hutchinson High School, attended Hutchinson Junior College, and graduated from The Kansas School of Barbering in Wichita in 1958. He owned Dick's Barbershop for over 50 years, retiring in 2013....
Norman L. Stout Jr.
Apr 29, 2016
Norman L. Stout Jr., 84, died April 29, 2016, at his home in Hutchinson. He was born Feb. 5, 1932, in Colorado Springs, Colo., to Norman Sr. and Hope (Lesser) Stout. Norman graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1951, and then enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served as a Metal Smith 2nd Class until his honorable discharge...
Geraldine "Gerry" Johnson
Apr 29, 2016
Geraldine P. "Gerry" Johnson, of Hutchinson, 93, died April 29, 2016, at Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson. She was born Nov. 16, 1922, in Murray, Iowa, to Charles W. and Theola (Bott) Arnold. Gerry graduated from Murray High School. She worked for Cessna as a key punch operator and retired in November 1987. She was an active member of Trinity United...
Patricia R Starr
Apr 28, 2016
Patricia R. "Pat" Starr, of Hutchinson, devoted homemaker and community volunteer, passed away at Hospice House, April 28, 2016. She was born Dec. 26, 1938, in Iola, and was raised there by her parents, David and Eileen (Callaway) Shannon, until graduating from Iola High School in 1956. She then attended Kansas State University, graduating in 1960. This is where she...
William George "Bill" Schwartz
Apr 27, 2016
William "Bill" Schwartz, 74, of Hutchinson, died Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born April 23, 1942, in Hartington, Neb., to Matt and Josephine (Lattman) Schwartz. He graduated from Holy Trinity Catholic High School in 1960. Following graduation, Bill joined the Army and was stationed at Fort Riley. In 1961, he was honorably discharged. On June...
Lydia M Philbrick
Apr 27, 2016
Lydia M. Philbrick, 86, died April 27, 2016, at her daughter's home in Hutchinson. She was born Nov. 21, 1929, in Hutchinson, to William G. and Catherine L. (Howell) Boney. Lydia graduated from Hutchinson High School as Co-Valedictorian in 1947, and from Hutchinson Community College in 1986. She worked as a secretary for Colladay Hardware for 20 years and as...
Greg Tidwell
Apr 27, 2016
Greg Tidwell, 61, died April 27, 2016, at his home in Hutchinson. He was born July 23, 1954, in Garden City, to Henry and Dorothy (Ritter) Tidwell. Greg attended Hutchinson High School and was a forklift operator at Morton Salt. He enjoyed playing golf and watching and attending NASCAR races with his daughter. Survivors include: daughter, Trisha Stout and husband...
Wilma A Kahler
Apr 26, 2016
Wilma A. Kahler (Aupperle), 88, of Hutchinson, died April 26, 2016, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born Nov. 8, 1927, in Hutchinson, to Will and Florence (Dyson) Turner. Wilma was a business office representative for Southwestern Bell. She owned and operated Aupperle Drapery for many years before her retirement. Wilma served as a deacon and elder at Northminster Presbyterian...
Thomas S Myers
Apr 26, 2016
Thomas (Tom) Sheahan Myers, of Wichita, was a beloved husband, father and grandfather and made his final earthly ride to join his Savior in Heaven on April 26, 2016. He was born May 23, 1924 in Denver, CO. He was preceded in death by his parents Alva D. and Florence Alberta Myers, his brothers Chuck and David and his sister...
Margie M. Brown
Apr 25, 2016
Margie M. Brown, 87, of Hutchinson, died April 25, 2016, at Hester Care Center. She was born Oct. 19, 1928, in Moundridge, to Calvin and Elsie (Fensky) Hoffman. She married Jack W. Brown on July 16, 1945, in Burdette. Jack died April 16, 1982. Margie was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Sew and Sews Quilting...
Robert "Bob" Rodger Lavallee
Apr 24, 2016
Robert "Bob" Lavallee, 76, died April 24, 2016, at Pleasant View Home, Inman. He was born July 9, 1939, in Rhode Island. Bob retired from Midwest Iron and Metal, Inc. Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time. Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, Hutchinson, is in charge of arrangements.
Willis A. Nisly
Apr 24, 2016
Willis Nisly, 80, of Hutchinson, went home to be with his Lord and his beloved wife on Sunday, April 24, 2016, while in the comfort of his own home, surrounded by his family. He was born Feb. 5, 1936, to Eli and Alma (Miller) Nisly in Nowata, Okla. Willis went to West Eureka, a small country school. Willis worked as...
Jack L Burns
Apr 21, 2016
Jack L. Burns, 68, of Hutchinson, died April 21, 2016, at his home, following a lengthy illness. He was born Dec. 9, 1947, in Hutchinson, the eldest son of Nile Layton Burns and June Maxine (Smith) Burns. Jack was a lifelong resident of Hutchinson, and a 1966 graduate of Nickerson High School. He worked with his parents for many years...
Christopher "Chris" John Tatro
Apr 21, 2016
Christopher John "Chris" Tatro, 42, of Hutchinson, died April 21, 2016. He was born July 15, 1973, in Concordia, the son of George and Royanne (Brownell) Tatro. Chris graduated from Glasco High School in 1993. He worked at Alcoa Aerospace Center in Hutchinson. Chris was a member of Crossroads Christian Church and was active in their men's ministry. He was...
Charles E. "Charlie" Kimbell
Apr 21, 2016
Charles E. "Charlie" Kimbell, 83, died April 21, 2016, at Hospice House. He was born May 24, 1932, in Lubbock, Texas, the son of Harry Edward and Mary Jean (Gwyn) Kimbell. He was a 1950 graduate of Hutchinson High School and 1954 graduate from the School of Business at the University of Kansas, where he was a member of the...
Carolyn S. And Jimmie "Jim" Narron
Apr 21, 2016
Carolyn S. and Jimmie R. "Jim" Narron, both 68 and of Hutchinson, died April 21, 2016, in rural Hutchinson. Carolyn was born June 23, 1947, in Stafford, to Milburn and Mildred (Bartlett) Chestnut. Jim was born Aug. 21, 1947, in Larned, to Clyde and Helen (Collier) Narron. Carolyn graduated in 1965 from Hutchinson High School and attended business college. She...
Richard Lee Dunlap
Apr 21, 2016
Richard Lee Dunlap of Abbyville, 86, died Thursday, April 21, 2016, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. He was born Jan. 9, 1930, in Hutchinson, the son of Harold C. and Ruth (Hill) Dunlap. He was a 1948 graduate of Hutchinson High School, attended Hutchinson Junior College, and Salt City Business College. Richard was a member of Trinity United Methodist...
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