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Kerry Jolene Watson

Kerry Jolene Watson

Oct 12, 2015

Kerry Jolene Watson, 52, died Oct. 12, 2015, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born June 26, 1963, to Milton Wayne "Nick" and Sylvia Jo (Wellbrock) Sherfick in WaKeeney, Kan. She was a 1981 graduate of Trego Community High School and went on to Brown Macke College in Salina. Kerry was the Communications Director for Mid Kansas Co-op for 9...

Cephas Ray Boman

Cephas Ray Boman

Oct 12, 2015

Cephas Ray Boman, 42, died Oct. 12, 2015. He was born Aug. 11, 1973, to David and Terry (Metcalf) Boman. He graduated from Central Christian High School in 1991. Cephas was an Outside Operations Manager for Webcon, where he worked for 25 years. He was a loving husband, doting father and hard worker. On July 27, 2002, he married Miranda...

Thelma Alene Moody

Thelma Alene Moody

Oct 11, 2015

Thelma Alene Moody, 87, died Oct. 11, 2015, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson. She was born Aug. 13, 1928, to August Leroy and Alice (Goodenough) Barrington in Hutchinson. On June 1, 1947, Thelma Barrington married the love of her life, Ray Moody, in Hutchinson, after he returned from World War II. He died Aug. 25, 2013. Thelma enjoyed a...

Keith Showalter

Keith Showalter

Oct 9, 2015

Keith Showalter, 96, died Oct. 9, 2015, at his home in South Hutchinson. He was born Dec. 23, 1918, in Darlow, to Russell and Gertrude (Finfrock) Showalter, one of eight children. Keith spent most of his life farming in Castleton and operating his own business, the Showalter Garage, for over 40 years. He was still active renovating some of his...

Virginia Lee Kretzer

Virginia Lee Kretzer

Oct 6, 2015

Virginia Lee Kretzer, 88, died Oct. 6, 2015, at Dillon Living Center, Hutchinson. She was born June 8, 1927, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Hap and Helen (Tripp) Keller. Virginia was a bookkeeper and broker's assistant for AG Edwards and a member of Nickerson United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women's. Virginia married Bobbie Lavern Kretzer. He died June 27,...

Clifford William Durgin

Clifford William Durgin

Oct 5, 2015

Clifford William Durgin, 82, died Oct. 5, 2015, in Netwon. He was born in South Bridgton, Maine, to Neal M. and Mary Evelyn (Bilideau) Durgin. He went to Fryburg High School until he entered into the United States Navy, where he served over 21 years. On Sept. 4, 1955, Clifford married Betty, in Cheney. She survives. Other survivors include: children,...

Virginia "Ginny" S. (Siebert) Mcgovern

Virginia "Ginny" S. (Siebert) Mcgovern

Oct 5, 2015

Virginia S. (Siebert) "Ginny" McGovern, 95, died Oct. 5, 2015, at Regent Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Wichita. She was born July 11, 1920, in Pretty Prairie, to Edward V. and Ethel W. (Bramwell) Siebert. Virginia graduated from Pretty Prairie High School in 1938 and from Kansas State University in 1942. She was a homemaker until her children left home...

Helen Irene Morton

Helen Irene Morton

Oct 4, 2015

Helen Irene (DeWater) Morton, 87, died Oct. 4, 2015, at her home. She was born Oct. 16, 1927, in Wichita, to Charles Curtis and Nora Rosetta (Stancer) DeWater. Helen was a daycare provider and homemaker. She was a member of Victorious Life Church. On Aug. 26, 1961, she married Max Morton in Wichita. He died Jan. 9, 2005. Survivors include:...

Daylene G. Meier

Daylene G. Meier

Oct 4, 2015

Daylene G. Meier, 88, died Oct. 4, 2015, at Good Samaritan Center, Hutchinson. She was born April 21, 1927, in Montezuma, to Clarence F. and Leeva (Unruh) Tuxhorn. Daylene was a member of First Congregational Church, Women's Fellowship, Life Member of the V.F.W., Ladies' Auxiliary, and T.O.P.S. She was also an avid bowler. On July 8, 1977, she married Phillip...

James "Jim" B. Goodwin

James "Jim" B. Goodwin

Oct 4, 2015

James "Jim" Byron Goodwin, 80, died October 4, 2015, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born November 7, 1934, in Geneseo, to Edgar and Velma (Crago) Goodwin. Jim graduated from Geneseo High School in 1952, and was a machinist for Cessna and Eaton Corp. He retired in 1991. He was a member of the New Life Christian Church and...

Janet Sophia Kendall

Janet Sophia Kendall

Oct 2, 2015

Janet Sophia (Lees) Kendall, 76, died unexpectedly after a long illness, on October 2, 2015, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born March 12, 1939, to Jack and Mildred Lees in Kingman. Janet was a service technician at the Reno County Courthouse. She was a beloved mother and friend to all. Janet loved everyone she came into contact with,...

Larry James Augustine

Larry James Augustine

Oct 1, 2015

Larry James Augustine, 70, died Oct. 1, 2015, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. He was born July 8, 1945, in Hays, to Joseph and Sophie (Weber) Augustine. He married Phyllis Joan Bishop on Jan. 17, 1970, in Ellis. She survives. Other survivors include: sons, Brian Augustine (Stephanie) of Hutchinson, Shawn Augustine (Heather) of Manhattan, Kan.; grandchildren, Shelby, Joshua, Emily and...

Mona "Pinky" Lisa White

Mona "Pinky" Lisa White

Oct 1, 2015

Mona Lisa "Pinky" White, 65, died Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born Aug. 13, 1950, in Hutchinson, to Loren and Dixie (Elam) Snell. Pinky was a baker for Dixie's Catering, a former member of the VFW Bob Campbell Post #1361 Auxiliary, and a member of the American Pool Association. She loved to bake and...

Jerry R. Frank

Jerry R. Frank

Sep 30, 2015

Jerry R. Frank, 75, died Sept. 30, 2015, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. A burial of the cremains will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, in Wildmead Cemetery, Nickerson, with George Hinton presiding. Memorials may be made to Hospice House, Hutchinson, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Karla Marie (Stieben) Stallman

Karla Marie (Stieben) Stallman

Sep 30, 2015

Karla Marie (Stieben) Stallman, 70, died Sept. 30, 2015, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born June 25, 1945, at Grisell Memorial Hospital, Ransom, to William Leslie and Emma (Schwien) Stieben. Karla was raised on a farm southeast of Bazine, with her brothers, Donald, Clyde and LaVerne. She attended Bazine Grade School and graduated from Bazine High School in 1963....

Jerry R. Frank

Jerry R. Frank

Sep 30, 2015

Jerry R. Frank, 75, died on Sept. 30, 2015, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was a graduate of Hutchinson High School and served three years in the United States Army, as well as four years in the United States Air Force with a tour in Vietnam. Jerry is survived by his brothers, Jim Frank and wife Sharon, Allen Frank and...

Jonathan Jeff Sisler

Jonathan Jeff Sisler

Sep 29, 2015

Jonathan Jeff Sisler, 53, surrounded by his loved ones, went home to be with his Lord, Sept. 29, 2015. He was born March 18, 1962, in Turlock, Calif., the son of Rowland Jack and Stella (Parks) Sisler. Jeff graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1981. He was a member of First Church of the Nazarene and had been active in...

James "Jim" Edward Trezise, Sr.

James "Jim" Edward Trezise, Sr.

Sep 28, 2015

James "Jim" Edward Trezise Sr., 66, died Sept. 28, 2015, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born July 30, 1949, in Fort Collins, Colo., to Willard and Helen (Miller) Trezise. Jim graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1967, served in the National Guard, was a maintenance supervisor at Hospira, owned Timber Crossing Laundromat and was a member of Our Lady...

Grace Marie Cook

Grace Marie Cook

Sep 27, 2015

Grace M. Cook, 96, of Hutchinson, passed away Sept. 27, 2015, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community in Buhler. She was born May 20, 1919, in Abbyville, the daughter of Chester E. and Rosa E. (Wingo) Feese. On Oct. 16, 1948, Grace married Leonard "Sam" Cook in Raton, N.M. They spent many years traveling together when he worked for Foy Construction...

Donna Faye Lusk

Donna Faye Lusk

Sep 27, 2015

BUHLER – Donna Faye Lusk, 82, died Sept. 27, 2015, at Buhler Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community, Buhler. She was born June 22, 1933, in Greensburg, to Ernest and Emma (Miles) Swisher. She graduated from Greensburg High School in 1954 and attended Emporia State University. She was a homemaker, sold real estate for a year and was an active member of...

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