Ron "Andy" Anderton
Dec 13, 2015
Ron "Andy" Anderton, 75, died Dec. 13, 2015, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. He was born July 21, 1940, in Columbia Mo., to John Anderton and Helen (Douglas) Anderton Hathman. He graduated from Hickman High School in Columbia, Mo., in 1958. Ron retired from Navy Air and Seabees. He also worked for Cargill Salt for 32 years. Ron was...
Wanda Evaline Williams
Dec 13, 2015
Wanda Evaline Williams, 91, died Dec. 13, 2015, in Murray, Utah. She was born April 20, 1924, in Hutchinson, to Leon B. and Edith Evaline (Mobley) White. She graduated from Hutchinson High School. On Jan. 18, 1942, Wanda married William E. "Bill" Williams in Hutchinson. He died April 23, 1990. She attended Adela Hale Business College and worked for Kline's...
Melba Jean Smith
Dec 13, 2015
PHOENIX, Ariz. – Melba Jean Smith, 76, died Dec. 13, 2015, at Phoenix Mountain Nursing Center, Phoenix, Ariz. She was born Oct. 7, 1939, in Abbyville, to Melvin C. and Sarah M. (Dunn) Ginn. Melba graduated from Arlington High School in 1957. She worked for a doctor's office and clinic in business administration. She moved to Minneapolis, Minn., where she...
Virginia Lee Kern
Dec 12, 2015
Virginia Lee Kern, 83, died Dec. 12, 2015, at Brookdale of Hutchinson. She was born March 25, 1932, to Seth Corbett and Fern Anolee (Roush) Jones in Hutchinson. She graduated from Buhler High School in 1950 and Adela Hale Business College in 1951. Virginia worked for KP&L and Davis Childs Chevrolet, and then became the bookkeeper for Sunflower Electric from...
Dorothy L. Reese
Dec 12, 2015
Dorothy L. Reese, 92, died Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015, at Brookdale of Hutchinson. She was born Aug. 30, 1923, at McPherson, the daughter of Carl and Ida Nelson. Dorothy was a graduate of McPherson High School, attended Hutchinson Community College, was a member of New Life Christian Church, International Christian Women's Fellowship, and was a volunteer for Hospice of Reno...
Kaden William Nagle
Dec 11, 2015
Kaden William Nagle, 3, passed away Dec. 11, 2015, in South Hutchinson. He was born Sept. 10, 2012, in Oceanside, Calif., to Andrew and Stephanie (Rooney) Nagle. He loved all things Mickey Mouse and especially enjoyed playing with his cars and trucks. He loved to kiss ouchies; wherever you pointed he would kiss it and say "all better." Being upset...
Maxine Frances Colladay
Dec 11, 2015
Maxine Frances Masterson Colladay, 98, gracefully and peacefully passed away Friday, December 11, 2015. She was a longtime Hutchinson resident for over 88 years. She outlived many family members: her husband, Charles Grimes Colladay; daughter, Sally Marie Syler; grandson, John Colladay Syler; and great-grandson, Josh Chad Jennings. Survivors include: her three daughters, Susan Perkins of Hutchinson, Nancy Lee (Elbert) of...
Connie S. Bowser
Dec 8, 2015
Connie S. Bowser, 74, died Dec. 8, 2015, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born Feb. 10, 1941, to Russell and Vada (Kelley) Koons. Connie graduated from Alden High School in 1959. She worked as a teller and night transit at Hutchinson National Bank and retired from First National Bank. Connie passionately enjoyed traveling, spending time with grandchildren, and gardening....
Sharon L. Griffin
Dec 8, 2015
Sharon Lee Griffin, 76, died Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015, at Parkside Homes, Hillsboro. She was born May 13, 1939, at Canon City, Colo., the daughter of Paul and Mildred Earlene (Smith) Leturgez. Sharon was a 1957 graduate of Carbon High School, Price, Utah, and had worked in housekeeping at Mennonite Friendship Communities. On June 3, 1966, she married Maurice Neil...
Deborah "Debbie" Kay Stewart
Dec 7, 2015
INMAN – Deborah "Debbie" Kay (Owens) Stewart, 55, died Dec. 7, 2015, at her home. She was born Jan. 24, 1960, in Pasco, Wash., to James and Mary (Williams) Owens.On Aug. 10, 1985, Debbie married Ronald Wayne Stewart in Checotah, Okla. He died March 10, 2008. Survivors include: son, Randy Stewart of Buhler; daughters, Cherree Stewart, and Melissa Bare and...
Charles Thomas Ebmeier
Dec 7, 2015
Charles T. Ebmeier, 67, died Monday, Dec. 7, 2015, after a brief illness. He was born Aug. 3, 1948, in Lincoln, Neb., the oldest of seven children to Morris A. and Norma (Remmers) Ebmeier. He moved to rural Laurel, Neb., when he was 3, attended O'Gara Hillside Grade School, a one-room schoolhouse, and Laurel High School, graduating in 1966. In...
Michael Max Mcbride, Sr.
Dec 7, 2015
Michael Max McBride Sr., 69, died Dec. 7, 2015, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born Jan. 8, 1946, in Great Bend, to Robert L. and Beverly J. (Edwards) McBride. Michael was a member of Mt. Olivet Worship Center. He enjoyed collecting eagle memorabilia, fishing, and listening to country music. On Feb. 26, 1973, he married Nancy K. Willmert in...
Mary E. Beasley
Dec 6, 2015
Mary E. Beasley, 70, died Dec. 6, 2015, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born Aug. 30, 1945, in Metropolis, Ill. Mary was the Supervisor of Housekeeping and Laundry for Pleasant View Home, Inman. Survivors include: son, Jerry Erickson (Allie) of Norfolk, Va.; daughters, Rosa Jean Patten (Danny) of Hutchinson, Rene Holdren (Bill) of Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Malynda...
Edwin L Miller
Dec 4, 2015
Edwin L. Miller, 94, died Friday, Dec. 4, 2015, at Mennonite Friendship Comm-unities, South Hutchinson. He was born Aug. 25, 1921, the son of Levi D. and Clara (Nisly) Miller. He was a lifetime dairy farmer and also sold Smith-Roles products. On April 25, 1946, he married Nellie Irene Miller at Middlebury, Ind. She died Sept. 27, 2009. He is...
Deanna "Dink" Kay Teter
Dec 4, 2015
Deanna Kay "Dink" Teter, 56, died Dec. 4, 2015, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born Sept. 9, 1959, in Ellinwood, to Chuck and Jean (Kuhn) Blevins. Deanna attended Hutchinson High School and St. Teresa's Catholic Church. She had worked at Target, Ineeda Cleaners and was the Supervisor at the Pantry Shelf. Deanna married Kevin R. Teter in Oct. of...
Harry B Burton
Dec 3, 2015
Harry B. Burton, 82, died Dec. 3, 2015, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born July 15, 1933, in Matfield Green, Kan., to Glen and Jacquita (Russell) Burton. He was a 1951 graduate of Chase County High School. Harry was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. After 40 years of service, Harry retired from Dillons Bakery in 1995....
Billy Lee Roy Walden
Dec 3, 2015
Billy Lee Roy Walden, 67, died Dec. 3, 2015, at his home, Hutchinson. He was born Aug. 24, 1948, in Springdale, Ark., to Don David and Amy Marie (McQuiston) Walden. He was a self-employed car mechanic and retired inspector of grain elevators. On May 3, 1996, he married Roberta Henson in Hutchinson. She survives. Other survivors include: sons, Jimmy Ray...
Paul Dean Geist
Dec 2, 2015
Paul Dean Geist, 92, passed away on Dec. 2, 2015, in Hutchinson. He was born Nov. 22, 1923, in Topeka, to William F. and Mae (Hardisty) Geist. Paul, known as Dean in high school, graduated in 1941 from Hutchinson High School. On March 26, 1943, he enlisted in the United States Army. Paul was with the 66th Infantry Division 871st...
Letha Audrey Roper
Dec 1, 2015
Letha Audrey Roper, 93, died Monday, December 1, 2015. She was born June 29, 1922, in Huggins, Missouri, the daughter of Leroy Oscar and Nellie (Tate) Black. She was a longtime Hutchinson resident and a 1940 graduate of Hutchinson High School. Letha worked as a switchboard operator for the telephone company, Gage Hall Clinic, and as a clerk for Coberly...
Donald Lee Gantz
Dec 1, 2015
Donald Lee Gantz, 90, formerly of Pratt, died December 1, 2015, at Heritage Ridge Retirement Community, Bellevue, Nebraska. He was born June 27, 1925, to Frank and Sylvia (Moore) Gantz in the Huntsville community in Reno County, Kansas. He attended Huntsville Country Grade School and graduated from Plevna High School in 1943. Don was drafted into the Navy and served...
