Phillip E. Shanline
Nov 21, 2015
Phillip E. Shanline, 90, of Hutchinson, died November 21, 2015, at Dillon Living Center. He was born September 16, 1925, in Pratt County, the son of Cliff and Alta (Bellwood) Shanline. Phil graduated from Turon High School in 1943 and from Fort Hays State University in 1949. Phil belonged to Trinity United Methodist Church and was a member of the...
Rebecca "Becky" J Lyman
Nov 21, 2015
Rebecca "Becky" Jane Lyman, 67, died peacefully after a long and valiant battle with kidney disease, Saturday, November 21, 2015, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born June 18, 1948, in Hutchinson, to Floyd and Ernestine (Mettlen) Lyman. Becky graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1966 and attended Hutchinson Community College and Adela Hale Business College. She had worked at...
Carl E. Flenoid Brown
Nov 21, 2015
Carl E. Flenoid Brown, 79, died Nov. 21, 2015, at Rice County Hospital. He was born March 19, 1936, in Liberal, to Rubideaux Flenoid and Mary Elizabeth Brown. Carl was a self-employed mechanic who loved working on cars, especially classic cars. Carl enjoyed music and playing his guitar. Survivors include: sons, David O'Neal, Antonio "Tony" O'Neal, Carlos O'Neal, Kevin Jackson,...
Edward Lee Leiker
Nov 21, 2015
Edward Lee Leiker, 77, passed away peacefully on Nov. 21, 2015, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, with his family at his side. He was born Sept. 19, 1938, in Hays, to Aegedius and Roberta (Weigel) Leiker. On Aug. 27, 1960, he married Rosie Schmidtberger at St. Fedilis Church in Victoria. She survives. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who...
Robert L Kirby Sr
Nov 20, 2015
Robert Leroy Kirby Sr., was born on December 19, 1934, in Cherokee, Oklahoma, to John Thomas, Sr. and Ethel Pearl (Ingram) Kirby. Robert departed life on Friday, November 20, 2015, at Hutchinson Health and Rehabilitation. Robert enlisted in the Army immediately after high school in 1953, serving in the National Guard, Army, and Navy Reserves for 30 years. In 1959,...
Robert L. Kirby Sr.
Nov 20, 2015
The graveside service for Robert L. Kirby Sr., who died Nov. 20, 2015, has been rescheduled for 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, 2015, at Cherokee Municipal Cemetery, Cherokee, Okla., with the Reverend David Dubovich officiating. Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson, is in charge of arrangements.
Monty Smith
Nov 17, 2015
Monty Smith, 59, died Nov. 17, 2015, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born Jan. 21, 1956, in Hutchinson, to Loren and Ennis (Meyers) Smith. Monty graduated from Haven High School in 1975 and worked in the maintenance department of USD 308 for 35 years, retiring in 2010. On June 30, 1979, he married Annette Marie Rayl in South Hutchinson....
Dolores "Dee" Cothrell
Nov 15, 2015
Dolores "Dee" Cothrell, 80, died Nov. 15, 2015, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born July 5, 1935, in Peoria, Ill., to Ray and Mayme (Dantone) Christoffersen. Dee was a homemaker and enjoyed doing crafts; such as crocheting and sewing. On Dec. 25, 1952, she married Alan P. Cothrell in Peoria, Ill. They celebrated 62 years of marriage. Dee...
Larry Hendershot
Nov 14, 2015
Larry Hendershot, 67, longtime Hereford resident and former Hutchinson born resident, died Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer. Larry was born April 19, 1948, in Hutchinson, the son of Bill and Winnie (Brock) Hendershot. In 1966, he graduated from Partridge Rural High School, Partridge, in 1970 from Kansas State University with a bachelor's degree in Biology...
Mary Elizabeth Biddick Wolfenberger
Nov 12, 2015
Mary Elizabeth Biddick Wolfenberger, 82, of Hot Springs Village, Ark., died peacefully on Nov. 12, 2015, at her son's home in Broken Arrow, Okla. She was born Sept. 27, 1933, in Ardmore, Okla., the daughter of Lloyd and Beatrice (Kobdish) Biddick. Mary was a graduate of Oklahoma University, where she met her husband Joseph Halsey Wolfenberger, and was a resident...
Paulette Catherine Crays
Nov 10, 2015
Paulette Catherine Crays, 69, died Nov. 10, 2015, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born Jan. 19, 1946, in Evanston, Ill., to Matthias and Corlise (Thielke) Dahm. She worked for the Buhler School District office in accounts payable for many years. On Oct. 20, 1966, she married James E. Crays in Chicago, Ill. He died in the spring of 1994....
Tommy "Bobo" Wilson
Nov 7, 2015
Tommy "BoBo" Wilson, 64, died Nov. 7, 2015, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born Oct. 21, 1951, in Kansas City, Kan., to Richard Wilson Sr. and Bobbie Bradley. He graduated from high school in Kansas City, Mo., and took classes with the Job Corps in Utah. He worked in maintenance for USD 308 and the City of Hutchinson....
Marjorie Ann "Marg" Mcadams
Nov 6, 2015
Marjorie Ann "Marg" McAdams, 63, died Nov. 6, 2015, in Geneva, Ill., after a two year battle with breast cancer. She was born Dec. 29, 1951, in Hutch-inson, the daughter of Raymond and Jewel (Yehle) Neufeld. Marg was a 1969 graduate of Nickerson High School and attended Hutchinson Community College, a member of Executive Women's Internatonal. Marg had worked in...
Gary D Rayl
Nov 6, 2015
Gary D. Rayl, 78, passed away Friday, Nov. 6, 2015. He was born Sept. 12, 1937, in Hutchinson, the son of Leo and Dollie (Beaty) Rayl. He was a 1955 graduate of Buhler High School, also graduating from Kansas City Bible College, Hutchinson Community College, McPherson College, and Wichita State University. He received his Master's degree in Administration of Justice...
Leonard F. Robinson
Nov 4, 2015
Leonard F. Robinson, 87, died Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born May 28, 1928, in Auburn, the son of Joseph and Clara Attebury Robinson. He was a 1946 graduate of Fowler High School, a 1948 graduate of Salt City Business College and a member of First United Methodist Church, Hutchinson. Leonard had worked for Krause...
Martin Blaine Sander
Nov 4, 2015
Martin Blaine Sander, 56, died Nov. 4, 2015, in Cancun, Mexico. He was born April 18, 1959, in Hays, to Alvin P. and Bonnie I. (Irwin) Sander. Marty graduated from Victoria High School in 1977. He was a contractor for Mayfield and Sons. Marty was a member of Church of the Holy Cross. On July 15, 1978, he married Saundra...
Lynn E. Lackey
Nov 3, 2015
Lynn E. Lackey, 72, died Nov. 3, 2015, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born May 3, 1943, in Wichita, to Arthur and Maxine (Carlson) Lackey. Lynn was a lifetime resident of Hutchinson. He graduated from Buhler High School in 1961, attended Hutchinson Community College and graduated from Emporia State University in 1967. On June 20, 1965, he married...
Malisa Ann Porter
Nov 3, 2015
MaLisa Ann Porter, 42, died Nov. 3, 2015, at her home in Hutchinson. She was born Oct. 30, 1973, in Winfield, to John Philip and Donna (Ritter) DeLozier. She was a former member of Central Church of Christ in Wichita and, more recently, a member of St. Teresa's Catholic Church, Hutchinson. MaLisa was involved with Music Theatre of Wichita, which...
Kurt E. King
Nov 3, 2015
Kurt E. King, 55, died Nov. 3, 2015, at his home, Hutchinson. He was born Aug. 25, 1960, in Hutchinson, to Kenneth Sr., and Patricia (Jones) King. Kurt attended Faith Chapel and Journey Mennonite Church. He enjoyed tinkering with and admiring classic cars, fishing, boating, and spending time with family and friends. Kurt married Jackie Leonard in 1988. They later...
James 'Billy" William Ray Ii
Nov 1, 2015
James W. "Billy" Ray II, 45, died Nov. 1, 2015. Born Oct. 29, 1970, to James Ray and Rebecca MaHoney (Ray). Survivors: wife, Bj; his mother; son, Dakota; brother, Jimmy; many family members. James was preceded in death by his father. Celebration of Life 11 a.m. Wednesday at Rice Park Community Building, Hutchinson. Memorials may go to the James William...
