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Violet Perle Wilson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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