Guandola "Gwen" A. Amrine
Apr 8, 2016
Guandola A."Gwen" Amrine, 88, died April 8, 2016, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born Oct. 5, 1927, in Hutchinson, to John T. and Beatrice G. (Miller) Van Dyne. Gwen graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1945. She was a data clerk and Para Educator for RCEC from 1979-1992. Gwen was a member of Full Gospel Assembly, where she...
Shirley A. Henry
Apr 8, 2016
Shirley A. Henry, 80, died April 8, 2016, at Hospice House. She was born Jan. 22, 1936, in Hutchinson, to Andy and Mid (Arnold) Clifford. Shirley graduated from Nickerson High School in 1955 and later obtained her real estate and insurance licenses. She was a homemaker, real estate and insurance agent. Shirley was a very active member of Grace Episcopal...
Conway Scott Archer
Apr 8, 2016
Conway Scott "Arch" Archer, 79, formerly of Corona, California, died April 8, 2016, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, Kansas. He was born May 17, 1936, in Roanoke, Virginia, to William L. and Jettie Pansey (Ingo) Archer. Conway retired from the United States Marine Corps after 22 years of service, where he served in Korea and spent two tours of duty in...
Lydia "Esther" Friesen
Apr 7, 2016
Lydia "Esther" Friesen, 104, died April 7, 2016. She was born Dec. 5, 1911, in Moundridge, to Cornelius and Sarah (Peters) Friesen. She was a homemaker. On Oct. 15, 1933, she married Harvey Friesen in Dalhart, Texas. He died Jan. 3, 1995. Survivors include: daughters, Dorothy Davis, Darlene Ray, Delores Friesen, and Flo Hughes; sister, Fern Smith; 16 grandchildren; 25...
Francis "Luther" Barton
Apr 6, 2016
Francis "Luther" Barton, 78, died April 6, 2016, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born May 4, 1937, in Hutchinson, to Roy and Frances (Rayl) Barton. He graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1956 and was a lifetime resident of Hutchinson. Luther was a sheet metal mechanic and a member of the Sheet Metal Workers International Association, Local 29. He...
Sarah Joanne Mendoza
Apr 6, 2016
LYONS – Sarah "Joanne" Mendoza, 73, died April 6, 2016, at Good Samaritan Center, Lyons. She was born April 15, 1942, in Pratt County, to Harvey and Elenora (Steffan) Blackwell. She was of the Catholic faith. Joanne was a housekeeper and caretaker of baby chicks for Cal-Maine Foods from 1997 to 2011. On July 9, 1993, Sarah married Esteban Steven...
Imogene F. Hall
Apr 5, 2016
Imogene F. Hall, 76, died Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born April 13, 1939, in Hutchinson, to Kenneth and Clova (Andrews) Gruver. Imogene graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1957. For many years she did work for individuals and area merchants as a seamstress. Imogene was also well-known for being "Mrs. Claus" for many...
Johnny L Scott
Apr 4, 2016
Johnny L. Scott, 68, died April 4, 2016, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson. He was born Sept. 20, 1947, to Ellis and JoAnna (Lowry) Scott in Lenapah, Okla. Johnny served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War, and was a member of Teamsters Local #795. He retired from Dillon's Perishable Warehouse in 2015. Johnny had many...
Teddy J. "Ted" Carlton
Apr 4, 2016
Teddy J. "Ted" Carlton, 86, died April 4, 2016, at his home. He was born Nov. 14, 1929, in Jewell, to James R. and Ruby P. (Roberts) Carlton. Teddy served in the United States Army for two years. He was quite the handyman and enjoyed helping other people. He loved western movies, especially Gunsmoke. Teddy retired from Cessna-Eaton Corporation. On...
Robert "Bob" Brown
Apr 3, 2016
Robert K. "Bob" Brown, 71, died April 3, 2016, at his home in Hutchinson. He was born Nov. 27, 1944, in Fort Scott, to Charles R. and Dorothy (Calame) Brown. Bob graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1962, attended college and served in the Army National Guard. Bob was an avid hunter and loved riding motorcycles. He profoundly loved spending...
John A. Mills
Apr 3, 2016
John A. Mills, 92, died April 3, 2016. He was born November 29, 1923, in Love, MS. John was a self-employed painter. Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 7, 2016, at Eastside Cemetery, Hutchinson, with Chaplain Paul Danner officiating. Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS is in charge of arrangements.
Alice Rosa Uphoff
Apr 2, 2016
Alice Rosa Uphoff, 90, died April 2, 2016. She was born Nov. 4, 1925, the daughter of John and Susan Marinda (Stearns) Stamp. She married Albert Uphoff July 27, 1942. He died May 28, 2003. Funeral 10 a.m. Friday at Crossroads Christian Church, Hutchinson. Book signing 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson.
James Patrick Sheahan
Mar 28, 2016
James Patrick Sheahan, 85, died March 28, 2016, at Good Samaritan Center, Hutchinson. He was born March 2, 1931, in Kingman, to William L. and Mabel (Rowley) Sheahan. James graduated from Zenda High School in 1949. James was a truck driver for Santa Fe and Union Pacific Railroad Companies and was a parish member of Church of the Holy Cross....
Martha R. (West) Froetschner
Mar 27, 2016
Martha R. (West) Froetschner, 69, died March 27, 2016, at her home after being surrounded by her family celebrating Easter. She was born on Feb. 17, 1947, in Hardtner, to Dale L. and Rosie (Reid) Steele. Martha married Jackson L. West in 1963, in Kiowa. Together they had two daughters, Jacqueline Smalling of Nickerson and Jovonna Funnell of Topeka. Also...
Sharon Ann (Snyder) Bailey
Mar 26, 2016
Sharon Ann (Snyder) Bailey, 69, died Saturday, March 26, 2016, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, and is now in the arms of our heavenly Father. She was born Aug. 8, 1946, to Jess W. and Anna Belle (Brawner) Snyder, in Hutchinson. Sharon attended Hutchinson schools and worked hard her entire life at various places of employment. In the early 1960's, she...
Carlene Sue Wiens
Mar 26, 2016
NICKERSON – Carlene Sue Wiens, 72, died March 26, 2016, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born June 3, 1943, in Hutchinson, to Carl and Mildred (Morris) Robinson. Carlene was a bus driver for USD 309 for 42 years, before her retirement in 2013. She was a car enthusiast, along with her husband. They were founding members of the Mid-State...
Melissa Ann "Missy" Moses
Mar 26, 2016
OVERLAND PARK – Melissa Ann "Missy" Moses, 33, died Saturday, March 26, 2016. She was born June 30, 1982, the daughter of H. Boyce and Pamela J. (Richard) Moses. She graduated from Hutchinson High School in 2000, Hutchinson Community College in 2002, and Ft. Hays State University in 2004. Melissa was a member of Park Place Christian Church Disciples of...
Richard Arthur Nicklaus
Mar 25, 2016
Richard Arthur Nicklaus, 78, died March 25, 2016, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. He was born Feb. 3, 1938, in Haven, to Arthur and Ruby Nadine (Marks) Nicklaus. He graduated from Haven High School. Richard proudly served in the United States Army, was a member of Eastwood Church of Christ, and machinist for Eaton Corp in the Engineering Dept. On...
Margaret "Peggy" Rose Beer
Mar 25, 2016
Margaret Rose "Peggy" Beer, 67, died Friday, March 25, 2016, at her home. She was born April 4, 1948, in Ellsworth, to Loren and Rita (Klenke) Mooney. Peggy graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Salina in 1966. She then attended Fort Hays State University. She was active in the Central Kansas Polio Survivors Support Group. Peggy married Robert D....
Mary Ellen Hapgood Shinn
Mar 22, 2016
Mary Ellen (Hapgood) Shinn, 94, died March 22, 2016, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born Nov. 19, 1921, in McPherson, to Harry and Lucinda (Brubaker) Hapgood. Mary graduated from McPherson High School in 1939. She retired one day before her 90th birthday as a receptionist at Wesley Towers, where Mary had worked for over 20 years. She enjoyed...
