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Martha Rebecca Goldschmidt Horton
Jul 13, 2015
Martha Horton, 97, died July 13, 2015, in Hutchinson. She was born Jan. 25, 1918. On March 8, 1941, she married Carl Q. Horton. He died Feb. 14, 1994. Survivors include: three sons; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, July 17, 2015, at Elliott Chapel, with the Reverend Jeff Slater officiating.
Blanche C. Kenyon
Jul 13, 2015
Blanche C. Kenyon, 83, passed away July 13, 2015, at Thorne Care, Wesley Towers, Hutchinson, after a short illness. Blanche was born Dec. 2, 1931, in Montrose, Mo., to C.K. and Marie Hunt. Blanche was a Hutchinson resident all her life, graduating from Hutchinson High School and working 15 years as a manager at El Cap Credit Union. She also...
Cecelia "Pat" V. Cole
Jul 13, 2015
Cecelia Valeria "Pat" Cole, 91, died July 13, 2015, at Dillon Living Center, Hutchinson. She was born in Redwing, June 15, 1924, the fourth daughter of Adolph and Mathilda (Mauler) Kahler. Pat lived in Coldwater as a small child, and then moved with her family to Hutchinson, where she resided for most of her life. She graduated from St. Teresa's...
Scott G Leatherbury
Jul 12, 2015
Scott G. Leatherbury, 52, died July 12, 2015, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born February 13, 1963, in Fort Collins, Colo., to Donald and Janine (Willesen) Leatherbury. Growing up, Scott enjoyed scouting, football, basketball, and track, setting many records. He was also an avid golfer and loved playing poker. Scott's most valued accomplishment was definitely his family. On December...
Allen Dale Albright
Jul 12, 2015
Allen Dale Albright, 67, died July 12, 2015, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born Nov. 24, 1947, in Hutchinson, to Raymond and Eva (Unruh) Albright. Allen graduated from Pretty Prairie High School in 1965. He served in the United States Navy from 1965 to 2001. Allen worked for Collins Bus Corporation as a welder and retired in 2010....
Scott G. Leatherbury
Jul 12, 2015
Scott G. Leatherbury, 52, died July 12, 2015, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born Feb. 13, 1963, in Fort Collins, Colo., to Donald and Janine (Willeson) Leatherbury. A memorial service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, July 25, 2015, at Elliott Chapel. Friends may sign the book now until service time at Elliott Mortuary.
Bernice B. Salmon
Jul 11, 2015
Bernice B. Salmon, 90, entered heaven's gates on July 11, 2015, at Dillon Living Center, Hutchinson. She was born Feb. 13, 1925, in Kingman, to Philip and Emma (Schroeder) Kaufman. She was the regional manager for House of Fabrics, in Hutchinson, for many years. Bernice was a faithful member of First Baptist Church. On Sept. 20, 1947, she married Gerald...
Melissa Vieyra
Jul 10, 2015
Melissa Vieyra, 58, passed away and went to be with the Lord entered into Heaven on July 10, 2015, at University of Colorado Hospital, Denver, Colo. She was born June 2, 1957, in Hutchinson, to Daniel V. and Sarah (Razo) Vieyra. She was a 1976 graduate of Hutchinson High School, parish member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, South...
Jerry H. Broadus
Jul 10, 2015
Jerry H. Broadus, 81, went to be with his heavenly Father on July 10, 2015. He was born April 17, 1934, in Vernon, Texas, the son of W.J. and Irene (Markham) Broadus. He attended Sterling Evangelical Bible Church, and enjoyed fishing and camping with his beloved family and friends. Jerry worked at Hutchinson Community College for 22 years, retiring in...
Marge Grossardt
Jul 9, 2015
"Marge" (Timmons) Grossardt, 82, was summoned home to be with Jesus Christ on July 9, 2015, at the Hospice House in Hutchinson. Born in rural Comanche County, on March 27, 1933, to Leonard T. and Mable B. (Morgan) Timmons, she grew up on a farm on the Comanche County side of the Comanche/Kiowa County line. She attended a rural, two-room...
Calvin A. Polk
Jul 8, 2015
Calvin A. Polk, 90, died July 8, 2015, at his home in Hutchinson. He was born Feb. 23, 1925, in Bedford, Ind., the son of Albert and Delphia (Smith) Polk. Calvin graduated from Needmore, Ind., High School in 1943, Hutchinson Junior College in 1947, Emporia State Teachers College in 1949, received his master's degree from Ball State University and his...
Herbert Eugene Snyder
Jul 7, 2015
Herbert Eugene Snyder, 81, died July 7, 2015, at his home. He was born May 23, 1934, in Kingman, to Marvin Snyder and Wilma Snyder. He worked for area farmers his entire life and attended Westside Baptist Church. Survivors include: sisters, Risë Hardesty and Cindy Barton, both of Hutchinson, and Diana Wright of Stockton, Calif.; and numerous nieces and nephews....
Albert Lee Chronister
Jul 7, 2015
Albert Lee Chronister, 72, died Tuesday, July 7, 2015. He was born July 7, 1943, at Wardell, Mo., the son of Arthur and Elsie (Johns) Chronister. He was a 1960 graduate of Haven High School, a member of Maranatha Mennonite Church and was a machinist for Cessna, General Dynamics and Eaton for 43 years, retiring in 2007. On May 5,...
Glenna Irene Egli
Jul 6, 2015
Glenna Irene Egli, 82, died July 6, 2015, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. She was born May 2, 1933, in Hutchinson, to Joni T. and Anna C. (Yoder) Schrock. Glenna graduated from Hesston High School in 1952, and went to nursing school in La Junta, Colo. She was a member of Journey Mennonite Church, South Hutchinson. Glenna started as...
Daniel Ray Schrag
Jul 5, 2015
Daniel Ray Schrag, 93, died July 5, 2015, at his home. He was born Nov. 2, 1921, in McPherson, to Reinhold and Marie (Dirks) Schrag. Daniel graduated from Hesston Academy. He was a farmer and welder. Daniel was a member of the Center Amish Mennonite Church. On Aug. 9, 1963, he married Elizabeth Kroeker in Dallas, Oregon. She survives. Other...
Christopher "Tuck" Lee Mailloux
Jul 5, 2015
HAVEN – Chris L. "Tuck" Mailloux, 32, died unexpectedly at home on July 5, 2015. Chris was born Dec. 6, 1982, in Wichita. He was the third child of Lionel and Darla Mailloux. Chris was a special blessing that made his family complete. He had a passion for life and never knew a stranger. Chris had the biggest of hearts...
Kenneth E Smith
Jul 3, 2015
Kenneth E. Smith, 76, died July 3, 2015, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born June 30, 1939, in Ulysses, the son of Lloyd H. and Mabel (Keen) Smith. Ken graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1958 and attended Salt City Business College. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the U.S. Navy from 1961 to...
Clara Josephine Ketchum
Jul 2, 2015
Clara Josephine Ketchum, 93, died July 2, 2015, at Sunshine Meadows Nursing Home, Buhler. She was born Feb. 26, 1922, in Sterling, to Albert Harmon and Zetta Mae (Cosat) Frye. She was employed at Western Food Company for 26 years and then retired. She later went to work with her husband at Ketchum's Used Cars, Hutchinson Auto Auction and Hutchinson...
Leon Minger Ramsey Jr.
Jul 1, 2015
Leon Minger Ramsey Jr., 91, died July 1, 2015, at Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson. He was born May 9, 1924, in Abilene, to Leon Minger Sr. and Ruth Ardith (Haddock) Ramsey. He graduated from Dickinson County High School on May 26, 1942, and then the University of Kansas in 1949. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the...
Wanda Marie "Butch" Simon
Jul 1, 2015
Wanda Marie "Butch" Simon, 75, died July 1, 2015, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born on May 9, 1940, in Brainerd, Kan., to Ralph and Helen (Shipley) Hayes. She married Donald Eugene Simon on June 1, 1957, in Mulvane. He died July 15, 2010. In 2006, Wanda retired after many years as a payroll clerk for Kroger Accounting Services....
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