Darrell Gene Kolb
Aug 23, 2015
Darrell G. Kolb, 73, died Aug. 23, 2015, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born Dec. 30, 1941, in Ellsworth, to William F. and Goldie A. (Salmans) Kolb. Darrell graduated from Nickerson High School in 1959. He was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. Darrell worked for Consolidated Manufacturing and was known as "Cosmo", Kan-Ark Industries building churches and...
Dorothy May Hildenbrand
Aug 23, 2015
Dorothy May Hildenbrand, 88, died Aug. 23, 2015, at Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson. She was born March 2, 1927, in Kinsley, to Bruce and Ollie May (Work) Martin. Dorothy graduated from Centerview High School in 1945. She was a caregiver. Survivors include: nieces, Kasie Morrison (Tom) of Hutchinson and Theresa Arthur (Pat) of Wichita; nephews, David Ratzlaff (Tammy) of Galva,...
Bertha E. Moorman
Aug 22, 2015
NICKERSON – Bertha Eliza Moorman, 97, died Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015. She was born March 23, 1918, in rural Nickerson, the daughter of Charles and Florence (Lickteig) Estabrook. She was a 1936 graduate of Reno County High School, a member of Salem Community Church of the Brethren and a farm wife. On Nov. 20, 1937, she married Dean Walter Moorman....
Barbara Anne Robinson
Aug 21, 2015
Barbara Anne Robinson, 84, died Aug. 21, 2015, at Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson. She was born Dec. 11, 1930, to Frank and Louise (Dekalv) Perli in Syracuse, NY. She was a 1948 graduate of Baldwin Academy in Syracuse, NY. On Sept. 17, 1956, she married Clarence Allen Robinson in Los Angeles, CA. He died Oct. 20, 2012. Survivors include: children,...
Ronald "Ron" Leon Michel
Aug 20, 2015
Ronald "Ron" Leon Michel, 67, died Aug. 20, 2015, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born May 11, 1948, in Hays, to Leon G. and Onita Mary (Stanton) Michel. Ron graduated from Belpre-Trousdale High School in 1966 and attended the University of Kansas as a lineman. He was employed for Cobb Cable TV in Great Bend and later became manager...
John Warren Rue
Aug 20, 2015
John Warren Rue, 79, died Aug. 20, 2015, at his home in Hutchinson. He was born Jan. 20, 1936, in Burrton, to John Richard and Dorothy Luella (Anderson) Rue. He was a foreman for the Reno County Highway Department for 23 years, retiring in 1999. John was an avid recreational pilot, a member of the NRA, and the Central Kansas...
James "Jim" Rumsey
Aug 18, 2015
James "Jim" Rumsey, 84, died Aug. 18, 2015, at Hester Care Center, Wesley Towers. He was born Dec. 6, 1930, in Ellis County, the son of John Rumsey and Rose (Karlin) Rumsey. Jim met his wife, Betty Ann Chappel, while attending Buhler High School. Shortly after graduation, Jim briefly served his country at the conclusion of World War II. Upon...
Everett E Hoschouer
Aug 18, 2015
Everett E. Hoschouer, 83, died Aug. 18, 2015, at Sterling Presbyterian Manor, Sterling. He was born March 25, 1932, in Holyoke, Colo., to Albert S. and Mabel D. (Owens) Hoschouer. Everett served in the United States Army. He attended Christ's Bible Church in Nickerson. Everett retired from L.D. Goss Construction after 23 years. On July 23, 1955, he married Joyce...
Warren Eugene Wisby
Aug 18, 2015
Warren Eugene Wisby, 83, died Aug. 18, 2015, at Brookdale, Hutchinson. He was born July 31, 1932, in Sterling, to Archie Warren and Rosa Louise (Lenz) Wisby. Warren was a 1950 graduate of Nickerson High School and received a bachelor's degree from Emporia University. Warren was the Senior Vice President and Executive Loan Officer at the First National Bank of...
Douglas Eugene "Gene" Johnson
Aug 16, 2015
Douglas Eugene "Gene" Johnson, 74, died Aug. 16, 2015, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born March 16, 1941, in Hutchinson, to Jesse and Aldine (Truesdell) Johnson. In 1961, he graduated from Hutchinson Community College. Gene earned his bachelor's degree in 1964 and later his Master's degree of Science in 1978, both at Pittsburg State University. Gene was a...
Kay Marie Keating
Aug 16, 2015
Kay Marie Keating, 74, died Aug. 16, 2015, at her home. She was born Dec. 29, 1940, in Topeka, to John Joseph and Marie Irene (Dennis) Minihan, and raised in Belleville. Kay graduated from Belleville High School in 1958 and went on to Salt City Business College. She was a mother and homemaker. She also was a secretary for Borton...
Ray E. "Ace" Dillon, Jr.
Aug 15, 2015
Ray E. "Ace" Dillon Jr., loyal husband, father and grandfather, as well as a devoted member of the community, departed this life on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015. He passed on at his home, in Hutchinson, at 91 years old. Born in Hutchinson, he was the older of two sons of Ray E. Dillon Sr. and Stella Schmitt Dillon. After graduating...
Larry Byers
Aug 13, 2015
Larry Byers, of Hutchinson, died Aug. 13, 2015. He was born Dec. 13, 1935, to Virgil and Florence (Ratzlaff) Byers. Graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Stafford Cemetery, with Pastor Tyler Vance officiating. Memorials to the Larry Byers Memorial Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson.
Karilynn Motz
Aug 11, 2015
Karilynn (Epp) Motz, 49, died Aug. 11, 2015, at her parents' home in Hutchinson. She was born Aug. 28, 1965, in Omaha, Neb., to James and Sharon (Regier) Epp. Karilynn attended J.D. Darnall High School, Geneseo, Ill., and Black Hawk College, Moline, Ill. She was a patient care technician for a trauma hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. On April 14,...
Darrell L Zahorsky
Aug 11, 2015
EL PASO, Texas – Darrell L. Zahorsky, 78, died Aug. 11, 2015, at his home in El Paso, Texas. He was born July 16, 1937, in rural Dacoma, Oklahoma, to David Fred and Edith Elizabeth (McCoy) Zahorsky. Darrell graduated from Dacoma High School, McPherson Central College with an associate's degree in 1957, Kansas State Teachers College with a bachelor's degree...
Edgar Kentfield Jr.
Aug 11, 2015
Kentfield Jr. was born Aug. 22, 1923, and joined his wife, Elva and son, Ron, Tuesday morning, Aug. 11, 2015, in a place where they will enjoy eternal life together. Ed is survived by: son, Tim; granddaughters, Briana, Jessica, Korrine and Katie; grandson, Erik; the coffee klatch and Honor Flight members from Spangles; and many dear friends and acquaintances. He...
Michael Andrew Humphrey
Aug 11, 2015
Michael Andrew Humphrey, 59, died Aug. 11, 2015, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. He was born April 3, 1956, in Sidney, Neb., to Frederick and Blanche (Heinzman) Humphrey. Michael was an avid Huskers fan, graduating from Sidney Senior High School in 1974. He was a butcher for National Beef in Liberal and later moved to Hutchinson, working for Warehouse Market,...
Levi Jaymes Sims
Aug 9, 2015
Levi Jaymes Sims, 18, died Aug. 9, 2015, outside of McPherson. He was born Aug. 7, 1997, to Nicholas Jay and Tamara Jeanne (Davis) Sims in Wichita. In May of 2015, Levi graduated from Buhler High School. He was serving his apprenticeship as an electrician for Sims Electric and attended Christ Bible Church with his grandmother in Nickerson. Survivors include:...
Vera Lee Elliott Kirkhuff
Aug 9, 2015
PRETTY PRAIRIE – Vera Lee Elliott Kirkhuff went into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Aug. 9, 2015. She was born Oct. 17, 1918, in rural Nickerson, the daughter of Virgil T. and Lola O. (Dixon) Slifer. She graduated from Reno County High School in 1937; devoted to Nickerson High School Alumni since 1963. She was...
Jessie I. Thompson
Aug 8, 2015
WICHITA – Jessie I. Thompson, 87, died Aug. 8, 2015. She was born Jan. 9, 1928, at Council Grove. Jessie married Wilbur Thompson Sept. 4, 1946. He died June, 1975. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015, at Eastside Cemetery, Hutchinson. Memorials are suggested to Via Christi Hope, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson,...
