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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...
Elizabeth Wagler
Apr 20, 2016
Elizabeth Wagler, 91, died April 20, 2016, at her home in Partridge. She was born July 21, 1924, in Hutchinson, to Levi and Clara (Nisly) Miller. She married Raymond Wagler on Aug. 20, 1961, in Hutchinson. He died on July 9, 1980. Survivors include: sons; Paul Wagler (Ellen), Wichita, Harley Wagler, Nizhnii Novgorod Russia, Philip Wagler, Partridge, Eldon Wagler (Jane),...
Richard L Jerauld
Apr 20, 2016
Richard L. Jerauld, 75, died April 20, 2016, at Hutchinson Health and Rehab. He was born May 29, 1940, in Hutchinson, to Charles W. and Clarissa O. (Cole) Jerauld. Richard graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1958. He worked for Singleton-Joyce Optical, making eyeglass lenses. Richard is survived by: sisters, Mary Livingston of Henderson, Texas, Martha Lacascio of Houston, Texas;...
Lucille E. Ewert
Apr 19, 2016
Lucille E. Ewert, 94, died April 19, 2016, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community, Buhler. She was born Feb. 27, 1922, in Meade, to Henry M. and Marie (Knak) Epp. Lucille graduated from Rosalia High School in 1941. She was a Senior Insurance Representative for Blue Cross Blue Shield. Lucille enjoyed volunteering, reading, and gardening. She loved spending time with her...
Candice "Candy" Caren Miller
Apr 19, 2016
Candice "Candy" Caren Miller, 69, died April 19, 2016, at Brookdale of Hutchinson. She was born Oct. 9, 1946, in Hutchinson to Carston B. Johannsen and Ruth L. (Schell) Day, and raised by Lyman and Ruth Day. Candice graduated from Hutchinson High School and went on to attend University of Kansas and Hutchinson Junior College. Survivors include: daughters, Holly Herman...
Jesse William "Bill" Swafford
Apr 16, 2016
Jesse William "Bill" Swafford, 97, of Hutchinson, died April 16, 2016, at Thorne Care Center. He was born May 20, 1918, in Hutchinson, to Jesse Walter and Ollie May Belle (Bird) Swafford. Bill graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1936. He was employed by Dillon Mercantile from 1936 until he entered the Navy in 1942. Before WWII he and his...
Vina E. Holmes
Apr 16, 2016
Vina E. Holmes, 91, died Saturday, April 16, 2016, at Rice County District Hospital. She was born July 3, 1924, at Jetmore, the daughter of Glenn and Edith (Wilson) Hamm. Vina's teaching heart had an oft-noted impact on two generations of students. The stocking caps she crocheted and donated kept hundreds of children warm. On Sept. 18, 1948, Vina married...
Lee Harrah
Apr 16, 2016
Lee Harrah, 89, died Saturday, April 16, 2016, at Mennonite Friendship Com-munities, South Hutchinson. He was born January 30, 1927, in Centralia, Washington, the son of John and Clara Harrah. Lee graduated from Centralia High School and then moved to Hutchinson, where he worked at Winchester Packing Co. for many years before retiring. On June 1, 1963, he married Esther...
Norma J. Anderson
Apr 13, 2016
Norma J. Anderson, 83, died April 13, 2016, at Brookdale of Hutchinson. She was born Nov. 3, 1932, in Buffalo, Okla., to Edward S. and Enola L. (Dennis) Yauk. Norma graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1950, attended Hutchinson Community College, and graduated in 1954 from the registered nurse program at the St. Joseph School of Nursing, Wichita. She started...
Constance Vicki Ediger
Apr 13, 2016
Constance Vicki Ediger, 66, of Hutchinson, died Wednesday, April 13, 2016. She was born Jan. 18, 1950, in Bermuda, the daughter of William and Connie (Jenks) Kiene. She was a 1968 graduate of Hutchinson High School and a graduate of Hutchinson Community College and Wichita State University. Vicki was a dental hygienist at the Dental Center for 25 years and...
Esther Elizabeth Wagner
Apr 12, 2016
Esther Elizabeth Wagner, 92, died April 12, 2016, at Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson. She was born Feb. 1, 1924, in rural Harvey County, to Jacob and Marie (Friesen) Stucky. She received a degree in cosmetology and after graduation worked as a hairdresser for Wiley's and Pegues in Hutchinson in the 1950's and 60's. Later, she and her husband Charlie purchased...
Jon D Richardson
Apr 11, 2016
Jon D. Richardson, 44, died April 11, 2016, at his home in Great Bend. He was born March 19, 1972, in Hutchinson, to J.D. and Linda (Keeley) Richardson. Jon graduated from Nickerson High School in 1990. He worked for R&R Roofing Co. in Great Bend. Jon enjoyed doing small engine work. Jon is survived by: daughters, Addy Richardson and Emi...
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