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Violet Perle Wilson
Apr 11, 2015
Violet Perle Wilson, 86, died April 11, 2015, at Harry Hynes Hospice, Wichita. She was born Nov. 7, 1928, in Nickerson, to Rudolph Earnest and Amy Matilda (Lewis) Reinke. She was a 1946 graduate of Nickerson High School and a bookkeeper in sales for Carlson's Manufacturing. Survivors include: sisters, Florence Poncin and husband Bernie of Lyons, Irene Dick of Vancouver,...
Joan Brewer
Apr 11, 2015
Joan Travis Brewer, 84, a long-time resident of Hutchinson, passed away of natural causes on April 11, 2015. She was born March 13, 1931, to Eugene Powell and Sarah (Boyle) Travis in Frederick, Okla. A loving mother and devoted homemaker, Joan was an excellent cook and enjoyed preparing meals for her family, friends, and anyone in need. Joan had an...
Daniel "Danny" Lee Clouse
Apr 11, 2015
LAWRENCE – Daniel L. "Danny" Clouse, 51, passed away on April 11, 2015. He was born Aug. 6, 1963, in Hutchinson, to Gilbert B. and Carol E. (McAtee) Clouse. Danny graduated in 1981 from Fairfield High School. After graduating, he moved to Lawrence and became a fire fighter and an E.M.T. He retired after 29 years of service. Danny was...
Franklin I. Chandler
Apr 11, 2015
Frank Chandler, 80, was welcomed into heaven on April 11, 2015, in Hutchinson, following courageous battles with prostate cancer, renal failure and Alzheimer's disease. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Frank came into the world as a gift from God, born to Frank and Vera Chandler on Jan. 22, 1935. He was raised on the Idaho wheat farm...
Elizabeth C. Huffman
Apr 10, 2015
NICKERSON – Elizabeth Clara Huffman, 90, died April 10, 2015, after a long illness. She was born June 20, 1924, in Marienthal, the daughter of Frank and Elizabeth Berning Kohl. She graduated from Wichita County Grade School in Marienthal as Salutatorian in 1938, and Andrew Sabine Junior High School in Garden City in 1941. She was a housewife who enjoyed...
Laurence "Larry" Herbert Deck
Apr 10, 2015
Laurence Herbert "Larry" Deck, 94, died Friday, April 10, 2015. He was born December 13, 1920, at Winfield, the son of Francis and May (Garrison) Deck. He was a 1940 graduate of Hutchinson High School and attended Pittsburg State University. Larry was an Army Air Corps Veteran of World War II, a member of the American Legion Lysle Rishel Post...
James "Jim" D. Lively
Apr 10, 2015
James D. "Jim" Lively, 80, died Friday morning on April 10, 2015, at the Good Samaritan Center, Hutchinson, surrounded by his loved ones. Born March 20, 1935, to Hugh and Inez Lively, he lived most of his life in Hutchinson, with brief residences in Newton and Great Bend. He graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1953. Shortly after graduation from...
Brent Lane Marshall
Apr 9, 2015
Brent Lane Marshall, 79, passed away April 9, 2015. He was born Sept. 20, 1935, to Rollin and Ruby Marshall in Clark County. On June 3, 1954, he married S. Janel Marshall in Denver, Colo. His bride of almost 60 years preceded him in death, as did his parents. His life's work was serving farmers in southwest Kansas, retiring in...
Duane "Uke" Louis Ukens
Apr 8, 2015
Duane Louis "Uke" Ukens, 74, died April 8, 2015, at his home in Windom. He was born June 7, 1940, in Stafford, to Edwin W. and Norma P. (Hoskin) Ukens. D uane graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1958 and attended classes at Barton County Community College. He was owner and operator of Ukens Welding and Windom Dozer Service. He...
Janet M Longenecker
Apr 6, 2015
PAUMA VALLEY, Calif. – Janet M. Longenecker, 93, passed away in Pauma Valley, Calif., April 6, 2015. She was born Oct. 20, 1921, in Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of Kenneth and Arlie MacBeath. She graduated from Notre Dame de Sion Academy at age 16, one of only nine in her class. She then attended Stephens College and the University...
Timothy Paul King
Apr 5, 2015
Timothy Paul King, 58, died April 5, 2015, at his home in Hutchinson. He was born July 1, 1956, in Hutchinson to Harvey LaVern and Roberta Irene (Hornbeck) King. He was a graduate of Haven High School and was a salesman for Lubbers and Midwest Auto Dealerships. He was a mechanic for Rainbow Bakery and a volunteer fireman for the...
Juanita Louise White
Apr 4, 2015
Juanita Louise White, 86, died April 4, 2015, at Dillon Living Center, Hutchinson. She was born Aug. 30, 1928, to Roy and Pearl (McNary) Williams in Pike County, Illinois. She was a CMA at Prairie Sunset Home in Pretty Prairie for many years before retiring in 1991. Juanita married Thomas B. White on Oct. 24, 1946. He died Nov. 13,...
Carolee M. Wilkes Redenbaugh
Apr 3, 2015
Carolee M. Wilkes Redenbaugh, 85, went to be with her Lord on Good Friday, April 3, 2015. She died at the Holton Community Hospital. Carolee was a longtime Hutchinson resident, moving to Holton earlier this year, from the Dillon Living Center, to be near her daughter. She was born Sept. 11, 1929, in Hutchinson, the daughter of John M. and...
Sandra Lee Ratley
Apr 3, 2015
Sandra "Sandy" Lee Burgey Ratley, 65, died Friday, April 3, 2015. She was born July 25, 1949, in Glens Falls, N.Y., the first born of Daniel and Beverley (Clark) Burgey. She moved with her family to San Bernardino, California. She went to Highland Jr. High and San Gorgonino High School, where she met and married the love of her life,...
Robert Eugene Luce
Apr 2, 2015
Robert Eugene "Bob" Luce, 59, died April 2, 2015, at Circle of Life/Earlene Howard Hospice, Springdale, Ark. He was born August 19, 1955, in Wichita, to Charles and Eva Arlene (Mullines) Luce. He was a graduate of Buhler High School, and was a forklift maintenance operator for Mrs. Smith's Pies. On May 19, 2007, he married Bonnie Lou Teaney in...
Rosa "Rosie" L. Ungles
Apr 2, 2015
Rosa L. "Rosie" Ungles, 86, died April 2, 2015, at Hospice House in Hutchinson. She was zborn October 29, 1928, in Beaver, Kansas, to Emanuel E. and Leah (Nuss) Ehrlich. She was married to Robert D. Hanna in 1949, and together raised three children, eventually moving to Dallas, Texas. Rosie was a homemaker, enjoyed gardening and was an exceptionally talented...
Maudie M. Mcdaniel
Apr 2, 2015
Maudie M. McDaniel, 92, passed away on April 2, 2015, at Wesley Towers Thorne Care, Hutchinson. She was born Sept. 24, 1922, in Bay City, Mich., to Alda and Violet (Hennard) Dorian. She was a homemaker, loving mother, and grandmother. Maudie married Robert C. McDaniel on July 24, 1963, in Sandusky, Mich. He survives. Other survivors include: son, Richard Bolman...
Bobbye J. Acker
Apr 2, 2015
Bobbye J. Acker, 78, passed away April 2, 2015, with her loving husband of 58 years by her side at their home. She was born June 21, 1936, in Wood County, Texas, to Troy and Charla (Messimer) Robertson. Bobbye graduated from Winnsboro High School in 1954. Bobbye worked in the accounting department at the Core Lab for 15 years. On...
Brian L. Lanning
Apr 1, 2015
Brian Lee Lanning, 54, died April 1, 2015, at Hospice House. He was born May 10, 1960, in Hutchinson, to Francis J. and Lena (Oliver) Lanning. Brian graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1978, and attended Hutchinson Community College. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Brian was an owner/operator truck driver. He was a member of South Hutchinson United Methodist Church....
Merle Louise Craft
Mar 31, 2015
Merle L. Craft, 89, graduated to Heaven on Tuesday, March 31, 2015, at Oxford Grand Home, Wichita. She was born Dec. 13, 1925, on a farm outside of Offerle, and at the age of 5 her family moved to Garfield, where she grew up. Merle was a 1944 graduate of Kinsley High School. She and William L. Craft were married...
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