Edward Cass
Jan 6, 2016
Edward Cass, 83, died Jan. 6, 2016, at his residence in Wesley Towers Retirement Community in Hutch-inson. He was born May 28, 1932, in Bartlesville, Okla., the only child of Carl and Bernice (Beeman) Cass. Ed, as he was known to his friends and family, spent most of his childhood in Tulsa, Okla. He graduated from Will Rogers High School...
Ronald "Ron" Dewayne Branson
Jan 3, 2016
Ronald (Ron) DeWayne Branson, 53, died Jan. 3, 2016, at his home. He was born June 9, 1962, in Hutchinson, to Charles and Linda (Neufeld) Branson. On Sept. 11, 1992, he married Sondra Ann Hellman in Hutchinson. She survives. Ron is survived by: daughters, Jessica Soden (Chris) of McPherson, April Wisecarver (Gary), Stacie Unruh (Joshua), and Brandy Stoughton, all of...
Sally J.D. Mcnelis-Stramel
Jan 1, 2016
Sally J.D. McNelis-Stramel, 80, died Jan. 1, 2016, at Hospice House. She was born Dec. 16, 1935, in Welch, Okla., to Ira E. "Pat" and Opal Olivia (Rogers) McNelis. She graduated from Welch High School in Oklahoma and was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, South Hutchinson. Sally was a mother to all who knew her. She...
Betty Lee Manning
Dec 31, 2015
Betty Lee Manning, 91, died Dec. 31, 2015, at Hester Care Center, Hutchinson. She was born May 3, 1924, in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, to Paul E. and Nellie V. (Hasenbuhler) Ambrose. On Oct. 2, 1944, she married Richard A. "Dick" Manning Sr., in St. Petersburg, Fla. He died June 21, 1993. Betty is survived by: son, Richard R. Manning...
Julie A Salmans
Dec 29, 2015
Julie A. Salmans, 54, gathered in God's arms, Dec. 29, 2015, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born June 22, 1961, in Wichita, to Raymond and Shirley (Butler) Pilkenton. Julie graduated from Andale High School in 1979. She worked for several years at St. Francis Medical Center as an x-ray escort with Joy Salmans, mother of her future husband. On...
Patricia Pulleine Douglass
Dec 28, 2015
WARRENTON, Va. – Patricia P. Douglass, 103, died at her daughter's home in Warrenton, Va., where she lived for the past six years. She was born July 17, 1912, at Marysville, the second daughter of Percy R. V. and Gertrude (Hamilton) Pulleine. Patricia graduated from Marysville High School in 1929 and Business School in 1930. She married James McNair Douglass...
Dr. Gerald D Schrater
Dec 27, 2015
Dr. Gerald D. Schrater, 78, died Dec. 27, 2015 of a heart attack at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born Aug. 7, 1937, in Hoisington, to Reuben and Rachel (Steitz) Schrater. He graduated from Utica High School in 1955, entered the Navy Reserves, attended Fort Hays State University, and graduated from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine in...
Clarence Leiker
Dec 27, 2015
Clarence Leiker, 95, died Dec. 27, 2015, in Hutchinson. He was born Sept. 23, 1920, in Munjor, Kan., to August and Paulina (Unrein) Leiker. He graduated from Schoenchen High School on May 28, 1942. Clarence served in the United States Army during WWII. He was the co-owner of Leiker Auto Service and later a machinist for Kingsley-Wagner Supply Company where...
Mary Rau Stockemer
Dec 27, 2015
Mary (Rau) Stockemer died Dec. 27, 2015, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. She was born Aug. 31, 1937, in Colwich, to Alex and Lucille (Kruse) Rau. Mary graduated from Andale High School in 1955. She married Leroy J. Stockemer in Colwich, Kansas on June 2, 1956. He survives. She was preceded in death by: her parents; son Christopher; a brother...
Doris B. Lestishen
Dec 23, 2015
Doris B. Lestishen, 89, died December 23, 2015, at St. Francis Hospital, Wichita. She was born Jan. 26, 1926, in Wichita, to H.O. and Henrietta (Klaren) Byers. The former bookkeeper for Morton Interiors, Doris was the office manager at the Hutchinson Town Club until her retirement at age 70. Doris was a longtime member of the Hutchinson community. Her special...
Robert Wayne Anderson
Dec 23, 2015
Robert Wayne Anderson, 82, died Dec. 23, 2015. He was born Dec. 2, 1933, in Hutchinson, the son of Merton and Anna Marie (Kearns) Anderson. He was a longtime Partridge resident, a US Navy veteran, and had been a machinist at Cessna/Eaton. Robert was also a farmer and had raised horses. He is survived by: his children, Rob of Arlington,...
Diane J. Berry
Dec 22, 2015
Diane J. Berry, 72, died Dec. 22, 2015, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born Sept. 13, 1943, in Lyons, to William and Doris (O'Brien) Richards. On March 12, 1959, she married Roger R. Berry in Nickerson. He died Sept. 10, 2011. Diane worked for over 28 years as a buyer for Sirloin Stockade and was a member of...
Jo-Ann Rudicel
Dec 22, 2015
Jo-Ann Rudicel, went to meet her Lord on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2015, after a short illness. She was 66. Jo-Ann is survived by: her husband, Kenton Rudicel and three siblings, Ronald Kuzma, Judith Bramble (Kuzma), and David Kuzma. Jo-Ann was born in Philadelphia, Pa., and raised in Cinnaminson, New Jersey. Besides a short stint in advertising, her work career spanned...
Michael "Mike" T. Bennett
Dec 22, 2015
Michael T. "Mike" Bennett, 54, died Dec. 22, 2015, at his home in Hutchinson. He was born July 3, 1961, in Hutchinson, the son of Gerald and Carolyn (Gum) Bennett. Mike enjoyed gardening and loved animals. Mike is survived by: children, Brandon Bennett of Hutchinson, Amanda Richter and husband Brandon of Inman; seven grandchildren, Avah, Bryanna, Cierra, Olivia, Kayleonah, Raylgan,...
Lucas Eli Nelson
Dec 19, 2015
Lucas Eli Nelson, 29, went to heaven on Dec. 19, 2015, at his home. He was born Nov. 5, 1986, in Wichita, to Linda (Wedel) Lusk and Ronnie Lee Nelson. Lucas lived at Disability Supports of the Great Plains for 10 years. He was a beautiful, ornery, and joyful "mama's boy", who enjoyed listening to country music. Lucas provided grace...
Dorothy Mae Anderson
Dec 19, 2015
Dorothy Mae Anderson, 68, passed away surrounded by her family on Dec. 19, 2015, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born Aug. 20, 1947, in Hutchinson, to Reuben F. and Christine J. (Haas) Bartholomew. Dorothy retired in 2007 from Skaets Steak Shop after 30 years. Dorothy is survived by: children, David Eugene Anderson of Lacey, Wash., Ernest Edward Anderson Jr.,...
John "Jerry" Jerome Weber
Dec 15, 2015
Jerome "Jerry" Weber, 86, died Dec. 15, 2015, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born March 12, 1929, in Great Bend, to William and Lola (Gibbs) Weber. He graduated from the University of Kansas School of Law in 1954, and went to work at Payne Ratner Law Firm, of Wichita, for a short time. Jerry then became a claims adjuster...
Veda Mae Paul
Dec 15, 2015
Veda Mae Paul, 85, died Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born April 16, 1930, in Hutchinson, the daughter of Antonio and Elsie (Hoskinson) Johnson. Veda was a 1952 graduate of Burrton High School and Brown Mackie Business College, a former member of Order of Eastern Star, a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and...
Stanton "Boyd" Spillman
Dec 14, 2015
Stanton "Boyd" Spillman, 74, died Dec. 14, 2015. He was born Aug. 21, 1941, in Hoxie. Boyd worked 33 years at the Hutchinson Jackson Ice Cream plant. An avid outdoorsman who never knew a stranger, Boyd volunteered for numerous organizations benefiting children and less-fortunate families. On Dec. 20, 1969, he married Lenora Spellman. She survives. Other survivors include: siblings, Ardith...
Barbara Perkins
Dec 14, 2015
Barbara Perkins, 89, died Dec. 14, 2015, at Collier Assisted Living Center, Hutchinson. She was born Feb. 22, 1926, in Great Bend, to Fred and Helen (Luttrell) Beeman. Barbara was a member of PEO Chapter BY and First Presbyterian Church. On March 25, 1951, she married Dr. Jack L. Perkins in Hutchinson. He died Nov. 6, 2004. Survivors include: daughters,...
