Anna Mae Robertson
Mar 17, 2016
Anna Mae Robertson, 97, died March 17, 2016, at The Fields of Brookside, Overbrook. She was born Jan. 6, 1919, in St. Louis, Mo., the daughter of Leroy and Ida (Newberry) Graham. She grew up in Tulsa, Okla., and graduated from Central High School. She attended Central College in McPherson and graduated from Central Bible Institute, Springfield, Mo., where she...
Roberta "Robbie" Jean Schminske
Mar 17, 2016
Roberta "Robbie" Scheminske, 52, passed away March 17, 2016. She is survived by: her mother, Dee Drazkowski; brother, Jon; and sisters, Linda Porter and Debra Lundry. There will be no service. Memorial gifts may be made to New Beginnings, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.
Lydia Yoder
Mar 17, 2016
Lydia Yoder, 99, died March 17, 2016, at her home. She was born Aug. 24, 1916, in rural Hutchinson, the daughter of Noah and Rosa (Schrock) Nisly. Lydia married Melvin M. Yoder on June 27, 1937, in Hutchinson. He died on Jan. 6, 2005. She was a homemaker and member of Center Amish Mennonite Church. Lydia is survived by: children,...
Lawrence "Larry" Dean Forney
Mar 16, 2016
Lawrence Dean "Larry" Forney, 77, died March 16, 2016, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born May 1, 1938, in Hutchinson, to Lawrence M. and Letha (Leaf) Forney. Larry had worked for the City of Hutchinson in the Forestry Department, a welder for Grains Spouting, and painted elevators for Borton Inc. Larry married Joan Cook in Dec. of 1960. He...
Larry Mullins
Mar 16, 2016
Larry Mullins, 80, died March 16, 2016, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born Sept. 27, 1935, Hutchinson, son of Gladwin and Viola Mae (Hughes) Mullins. Larry graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1953. He was a personal loan officer at Hutchinson National Bank, a car salesman for local car dealerships and a used car business owner. Larry served in...
Betty Rae Herbison
Mar 15, 2016
Betty Rae Herbison, 76, died March 15, 2016, at Hester Care Center. She was born July 27, 1939, in Long Beach, California, to James "Pete" and Nelda Marie (Miller) Herbison. Betty attended the Olathe School for the Deaf. She worked for Cessna Fluid Power as a drill press/machine operator. She was a member of the Deaf Club and enjoyed fishing,...
Dallas Lew Macklin
Mar 14, 2016
Dallas Lew Macklin, 78, died Monday, March 14, 2016. He was born May 27, 1937, in Hutchinson, the son of Gerald S. and Frances A. (Priest) Macklin. He was a 1955 graduate of Hutchinson High School, attended Hutchinson Community College, and Fort Hays State University. Dallas was a 50-year member of Kiwanis Club, Starr House, Salvation Army and volunteered at...
William Kenneth "Ken" Kirk
Mar 12, 2016
William Kenneth "Ken" Kirk, 65, died March 12, 2016. He was born Dec. 28, 1950, in Hutchinson, to William and Louise (Rayl) Kirk. Ken graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1969, and was a lifetime Hutchinson resident. He was the owner/operator of Downtown Body Shop. Survivors include: sons, Travis Kirk and wife Courtney and their children, Keegan "Cruz" and Tenley...
Omar Alvin Ronsick
Mar 12, 2016
Omar Alvin Ronsick, 85, went to be with the Lord on March 12, 2016. He was born Aug. 19, 1930, in Paola, to Alvin and Leora (Jones) Ronsick. Omar grew up in Paola, graduating from Paola High School before attending college in Ottawa and Albuquerque, NM. He graduated from Grand Canyon College in Phoenix, Ariz. Omar then went on to...
Mary Ellen Couch
Mar 11, 2016
Mary Ellen Couch, 83, died March 11, 2016, in Bourbonnais, Ill. She was born April 30, 1932, in Heaton, Texas, to George and Ida Mae (St. John) Dart. Mary Ellen graduated high school in 1960, received her bachelor's degree in 1983, and her master's degree in 1985 from Fort Hays State University. She was a special education teacher. Mary Ellen...
Jean Lenore Kellogg
Mar 11, 2016
Jean Lenore Kellogg, 96, died March 11, 2016, at the Dillon Living Center, Hutchinson. Lenore was born March 15, 1919, in Pretty Prairie, the daughter of Jude and Anna (Gump) Todd. Growing up on a farm near Pretty Prairie, she was a graduate of Pretty Prairie High School, attended Southwestern College in Winfield, and remained closely affiliated with the Pretty...
Paul Edward Dean
Mar 9, 2016
Paul Edward Dean, 44, died March 9, 2016, at his home in Clute, Texas. He was born May 31, 1971, in Hutchinson, to Harvey Jr. and Beverly (Bell) Dean. Paul enjoyed fishing and was a knife collector enthusiast. He was a caregiver while in Texas. Paul is survived by: mother, Beverly Reed; brothers, David Dean, John Dean; sister, Latricia Dean;...
Hazel L. Morris
Mar 7, 2016
Orlando, Fla. – Hazel L. Morris, 87, died March 7, 2016, at her home in Orlando, Fla. She was born Sept. 14, 1928, in Topeka, to Earl M. and Ella (Fulkerson) Wilson. Hazel graduated from Hayden High School. She married Kenneth E. Morris on June 17, 1948, in Waterloo, New York. He died Jan. 30, 1993. Hazel then married Bernard...
Ruby Evelyn Thomas
Mar 6, 2016
Ruby Evelyn Thomas, 94, passed away March 6, 2016, in Edmond, Okla. She was born June 15, 1921, in Arnett, Okla., to Edgar and Veva (Walck) Tyrrell. Ruby lived in Hutchinson most of her life. She was active in the Loyal Order of Moose #982 and enjoyed music as well as playing the piano and writing poetry. She married Wilber...
Barbara Lou Hobbick
Mar 6, 2016
Barbara L. Hobbick, 85, died March 6, 2016, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born Aug. 3, 1930, in Hutchinson, to George and Mildred May (Parish) Skellenger. Barbara graduated from McPherson School of Nursing in 1976, and retired from Golden Plains as an LPN in 2004, after 37 years. She was a member of First Southern Baptist Church, Hutchinson. Keith...
Paul Gene Heter
Mar 5, 2016
Paul Gene Heter, 78, died Saturday, March 5, 2016, at his home. He was born September 3, 1937, in Hutchinson, the son of Leonard and Viola "Peggy" (Allen) Heter. He worked for FarMarCo and Farmland Industries for 24 years, retiring in 2000. The motorcycle was his best-loved means of transportation. Another favorite pastime was snake hunting, and morning coffee at...
Robert Lee Ollenburger
Mar 4, 2016
Robert Lee Ollenburger, 80, died March 4, 2016, at his home. He was born September 17, 1935, in El Dorado, to Arthur and Mary (Bolte) Ollenburger. Robert graduated from Hillsboro High School and worked for Schmidt and Sons as a parts representative. After retirement, Robert worked as a groundskeeper at the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center. He was a member...
Ruby Joyce Tipton
Mar 3, 2016
Ruby Joyce Tipton, 75, died March 3, 2016, at her home in South Hutchinson. She was born July 30, 1940, in Washington, KS, to Howard Eugene and Florence Merle (Martin) Cundiff. She was an LPN and had worked as a nurse at various nursing homes prior to her retirement. On December 30, 1956, Ruby married Gary Carl Tipton in Kingman....
Kevin Christopher Geurian
Mar 2, 2016
Kevin C. Geurian, 28, died March 2, 2016, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born February 22, 1988, in Hutchinson, to John and Kaylene (Clark) Geurian. Kevin graduated from Hutchinson High School in 2007. He never knew a stranger, greeting everyone with a friendly smile. And he gave the best hugs! Always an adventurous spirit, Kevin utilized his time on...
Bonnie Rae Fesler
Mar 2, 2016
ABBYVILLE – Bonnie Rae Fesler, 67, died March 2, 2016 at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born Feb. 2, 1949, in Fort Collins, Colo., to Ralph and Delores (Newcom) Muhasky. She was a 1967 graduate of Hutchinson High School and was a farm wife. She loved to do crafts, art work, wood carvings, crocheting, and tatting. On Nov. 10, 1976,...
