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...
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...
