Norma J. Baird
May 6, 2015
Norma J. Baird, 88, died May 6, 2015, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Lawrence. She was born Nov. 12, 1926, in Plainville, Kan., to Reverend Carmie and Arabelle (Boyll) Roll. She graduated from Belleville High School in 1945. Norma made her home in Hutchinson until her retirement in 2004, when she moved to Lawrence. Norma was an active member of First...
Crystal "Jeri" Emme
May 3, 2015
Crystal "Jeri" Emme was born June 14, 1930, in Bushnell, Nebraska, died peacefully on May 3, 2015, surrounded by loved ones. Kansas was her home for nearly 60 years and she will be missed by the friends, family, and community that she loved and who loved her. Jeri married Ivan Marley in 1947. In 1956, she married Joe Bever, and...
Earl Dean Schmucker
May 3, 2015
Earl Dean Schmucker, 80, died Sunday, May 3, 2015. He was born July 13, 1934, in Hutchinson, the son of Ruben and Jimmie (Hammonds) Schmucker. He was a 1952 graduate of Reno County High School, Nickerson, a U.S. Army veteran, a member of Abbyville Community Church, a Huntsville 4-H Club leader, a member of Kansas Pork Producers and a Reno...
Delores "Tudi" Kay Hunt
May 3, 2015
Delores Kay "Tudi" Hunt, 70, passed away May 3, 2015, at her home. She was born Dec. 2, 1944, in Hutchinson, to Guy and Lila Vee (McFarland) Spencer. Delores attended Sherman Junior High in Hutchinson. She later was an owner of Skinners discount store. On May 23, 1999, she married Ronald G. Hunt in Salina. Delores had a true passion...
Shane "Shanie" Lee Stafford
Apr 30, 2015
Shane Lee "Shanie" Stafford, 30, died April 30, 2015, at Hospice House. He was born Aug. 17, 1984, in Wichita, to Rick D. and Cathy Jean (Whitley) Stafford. He graduated from Hutchinson High School. Shane enjoyed music, dancing, watching TV, various activities at Disability Supports and loved his stuffed animals. Survivors include: father, Rick D. Stafford of Lyons; mother, Cathy...
Bruce M Bellamy
Apr 30, 2015
Bruce M. Bellamy, 82, born April 26, 1933, in Evanston, Ill., passed away on April 30, 2015, at home, following a long illness. Bruce was a 23-year veteran of the U.S. Army and upon retirement, traveled the world as an international logistics specialist. A charming and multi-talented man, he was well known in theatrical circles in Hutchinson, Washington, D.C., and...
Toni Gay Trotter
Apr 30, 2015
Toni Gay Trotter, 56, died Thursday, April 30, 2015, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. She was born July 24, 1958, in Hutchinson, the daughter of Billy and Darlene (Frye) Schrock. She was a 1976 graduate of Fairfield High School and had worked at First National Bank as head bank teller. On February 16, 1991 she married Terry Lee Trotter in...
Elmer Paul Boger
Apr 28, 2015
Elmer Paul Boger, 94, passed away on April 28, 2015, of natural causes at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. Elmer was born Sept. 7, 1920, in Hoisington, to Paul and Emelia (Stettinger) Boger. He grew up on his family farm outside Hoisington. Elmer graduated from Hoisington High School in 1940, and continued to run the farm. He raised cattle and harvested...
Loise Ellen Pierson
Apr 23, 2015
Loise Ellen Pierson, 69, died April 23, 2015, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born August 8, 1945, in Atoka, Oklahoma, to Otis L. and Lucille (Tomlinson) Owen. She was a real estate agent for many years. Later she owned and managed property. Loise enjoyed going to casinos and playing the slot machines, working in her garden with her flowers,...
Dwight Kevin Beltz
Apr 21, 2015
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Dwight Kevin Beltz, 57, died at his home in Los Angeles, Calif. He was born July 1, 1957, to Quinlin and Margaret (Haines) Beltz. Dwight graduated from Haven High School, Kansas University with a Master of Science in Business and from California State University with a Master's degree in biology. While attending KU, he was a...
Marco Antonio "Marc" Rios-Benitez
Apr 19, 2015
Marco Antonio Rios-Benitez, "Marc", 16, passed away April 19, 2015, in Hutchinson. He was born April 29, 1998, in Dodge City, to Leon Rios and Ericka Benitez. Marc was a junior at Hutchinson High School. He had a sweet personality with a caring heart for his family. Marc enjoyed listening to "oldies" with his grandmother, working on cars, and playing...
Joleen K. Leslie
Apr 17, 2015
Joleen K. Leslie, 72, died April 17, 2015, in Hutchinson. She was born August 20, 1942, in Independence, Mo., to Ben and Leona Miller. She had a happy childhood growing up in Oberlin, Kan., with her parents and older brother, Dan Miller. After graduation from Oberlin High School, she attended the University of Kansas, graduating in 1964, with a degree...
Margaret Ann New
Apr 15, 2015
Margaret Ann New, 74, of McPherson, passed away Wednesday April 15, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 20, 1941 in Glasco, KS the daughter of Lester and Mildred Brott. She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Betty Tubach; and an infant brother. Margaret is survived by her husband, Rodney New of McPherson; daughter, Rhonda...
Mark L. Richardson
Apr 15, 2015
Mark L. Richardson, 56, passed on to glory April 15, 2015, at Hospice House. He was born Nov. 26, 1958, in Hutchinson, to Wade D. and Twyla C. (Rentel) Richardson. Mark graduated from Buhler High School in 1976. Mark's work years began at the age of 13, when he started working on his Uncle Jack's farm on the weekends and...
Marcia Jane Haverty
Apr 14, 2015
Marcia Jane Haverty is now in peace with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Marcia passed away on April 14, 2015, at Wesley Towers with her children by her side. Marcia was born April 16, 1932, in Kansas City, Mo. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Junior Keene Haverty; son, Mark Scott Haverty; father, Arley...
David "Dave" Paul Wilson
Apr 13, 2015
David Paul "Dave" Wilson, 65, died April 13, 2015, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born Dec. 10, 1949, in Hutchinson, to Merle and Rosemary (Cyphert) Wilson. He was a respected craftsman and former concrete foreman. Dave was a remarkable man full of knowledge, who had a passion for woodworking and an art for concrete finishing. (We cannot wait...
Joseph H. Heim
Apr 13, 2015
Joseph H. Heim, 82, died April 13, 2015, at Dillon Living Center, Hutchinson. He was born Oct. 23, 1932, in Hutchinson, the son of Robert and Ina (Borders) Heim. Joe was a graduate of Buhler High School and Hutchinson Junior College. He married Janice Smith Morgan on Nov. 8, 2003, in Hutchinson. He was a retired lineman with KP&L/Westar, working...
Wanda Louise Fountain
Apr 13, 2015
NICKERSON – Wanda Louise Fountain, 87, died April 13, 2015. She was born Oct. 24, 1927, at Langdon, the daughter of Jay Fay and Rose Louise (Compton) Holmes. S he was a 1945 graduate of Langdon High School and a 1967 graduate of Sterling College. Wanda was a member of Nickerson United Methodist Church and an elementary school teacher. She...
Juanita Frank
Apr 13, 2015
Juanita Frank, 92, died April 13, 2015, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. She was born March 7, 1923, in Scott City, the daughter of Nick and Opal B. (Gross) Piros. She went to school in Scott City and graduated from Scott City High School. She married Raymond A. Frank on May 17, 1941, in Scott City. He died May...
Ivan Leroy Wieters
Apr 13, 2015
Ivan Leroy Wieters, 88, died April 13, 2015, at Dillon Living Center, Hutchinson. He was born April 23, 1926, at his parents' home east of Barnes, Kan. Ivan Wieters was the first son of Albert Henry Adolph and Elsie Wilhelmina Boda Wieters. He was baptized May 30, 1926, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church south of Barnes by Rev. Otto Keller...
