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Rev. H. O. Lindeblad

Rev. H. O. Lindeblad

Jul 28, 2015

Harold Oliver Lindeblad, 97, passed away July 28, 2015, at his home in Wichita. Oliver was born on March 18, 1918, to Reverend Victor A. and Rose Lindeblad in Kiron, Iowa. He grew up in Carthage, SD, and Axtell, Neb., graduating from Minden High School in 1935. Oliver went on to Kearney State Teacher College in 1941, with a degree...

Barbara Jo Canfield

Barbara Jo Canfield

Jul 28, 2015

Barbara Jo Canfield, 89, died July 28, 2015, at Hester Care, Hutchinson. She was born May 17, 1926, in Preston, to Clifford E. and Amanda (Carney) Anderson. She was a realtor for McNaghten Realty, later being promoted to the first female Vice President of the company in 1975. Barbara loved painting and drawing and was a member of the Hutchinson...

William E. "Bill" Kellogg Jr.

William E. "Bill" Kellogg Jr.

Jul 25, 2015

William E. "Bill" Kellogg Jr., 67, died July 25, 2015, at Pleasant Hills Home. He was born June 1, 1948, in Riverside, Calif., to William Sr. and Josephine (Bauer) Kellogg. Bill graduated from Moreno Valley High School, Moreno Valley, Calif., in 1966, and Hutchinson Community College in 1996 and attended Wichita State University. He was a Patrol Sergeant for the...

Ronny Gene Sholdt Sr.

Ronny Gene Sholdt Sr.

Jul 23, 2015

LYONS – Ronny Gene Sholdt Sr., 51, died July 23, 2015. He was born Feb. 27, 1964, to Nancy Ward and Myron Sholdt. Survivors include: son, Ronny Gene Sholdt Jr. of Wichita; daughter, Cassandra (Sholdt) Treaster of Alden; and brother, Terry Sholdt of Carlsbad, NM. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015, at Sterling United Presbyterian...

Adelyn Virginia Ewbank

Adelyn Virginia Ewbank

Jul 20, 2015

Adelyn Virginia Ewbank, 94, passed away Monday, July 20, 2015, at her home in Lynn Haven, Fla. She was born Dec. 6, 1920, in Hutchinson, the daughter of the late Axel and Gerda Quarnstrom. Adelyn attended Bethany College in Lindsborg and Emporia State Teacher's College, where she met her late husband, Col. William L. Ewbank, of Emporia. They were married...

Patricia Louise Frye

Patricia Louise Frye

Jul 18, 2015

Patricia "Pat" Louise Frye, 80, died July 18, 2015, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born Jan. 14, 1935, in Montpelier, Ind., the daughter of Delmar and Alberta (Marker) Mowery. Pat graduated from Reno County High School in 1953. She was a homemaker and enjoyed playing the piano and clarinet. Pat was a member of the Walnut and Campbell...

Boyd L. Rostine

Boyd L. Rostine

Jul 18, 2015

Boyd L. Rostine, 95, died July 18, 2015, at his home. He was born Aug. 11, 1919, in McPherson, to William E. and Astrid (Akerson) Rostine. He moved to Hutchinson with his parents in 1928, where he resided most of his life. He graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1937, Hutchinson Junior College in 1939, and Kansas State College School...

Steve A. Stanfill

Steve A. Stanfill

Jul 17, 2015

Steve A. Stanfill, 65, died July 17, 2015, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born Feb. 21, 1950, in Hutchinson, to Arthur and Cyria (Delrosario) Stanfill. Steve graduated from Hutchinson Community College, Wichita State University, and from an accelerated class at the University of Kansas, graduating Suma Cum Laude, with an MBA in social work and business. He enjoyed...

Philip Harlan Fairbanks

Philip Harlan Fairbanks

Jul 15, 2015

Harlan Fairbanks, 90, died July 15, 2015, at his home in South Hutchinson. He was born Nov. 23, 1924, in Hutchinson, to Ivan and Violet (Lawerence) Fairbanks. He owned his own construction business, building houses all over Hutchinson for 65 years. Philip was a member of the Hutchinson-Reno Masonic Lodge #124, V.F.W. Bob Campbell Post #1361, and the American Legion...

Martha Rebecca Goldschmidt Horton

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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