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,...
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...
