Jane Crosby Cooper
Jan 3, 2015
Jane Crosby Cooper, 79, died Jan. 3, 2015, at her home in Hutchinson. She was born July 8, 1935, in Dodge City, the daughter of James Keith and Lida (Barnard) Crosby. Jane was a 1953 graduate of Hutchinson High School, a 1955 graduate of Hutchinson Community College, and a 1957 graduate of The University of Kansas. While at KU, she...
Stacy Lynn Devena
Jan 3, 2015
Stacy Lynn Devena, 91, died Jan. 3, 2015, at Haven House. He was born Oct. 27, 1923, near Weir, the son of J.P. and Grace (Scott) Devena. He was baptized in the Victory Baptist Church, Hutchinson, and was a World War II Army veteran serving in the Asiatic Pacific Theater with the Cannon Troop 12th Calvary. Lynn worked for Package...
Reuben Joseph Brillhart
Jan 2, 2015
Reuben Joseph Brillhart, baby boy, passed away Jan. 2, 2015, the son of Brian and Jennifer Brillhart of Hutchinson. Reuben is survived by: parents, Brian and Jennifer Brillhart; big brother, Bethel Brillhart; grandparents, Steve and Mary Brillhart, and Mark and Patti Yapp, all of Hutchinson; uncles, Brett Brillhart, Jonathon Yapp and wife Erica, and Daniel Yapp, all of Hutchinson; aunt,...
Charles R Fry
Dec 31, 2014
Charles R. Fry, 71, died December 31, 2014, at his home in Hutchinson. He was born July 27, 1943, to Charles N. and Nancy Lee (Sharp) Fry. Charles spent four years in the United States Air Force. He was employed for many years as a metal/parts fabricator for AgCo in Hesston. Charles enjoyed woodworking, photography, fishing and his church family....
Thelma "Loretta" Broughton Cunningham French
Dec 31, 2014
Thelma "Loretta" Broughton Cunningham French, 83, passed away on Dec. 31, 2014. She was born to Leonard and Theora Broughton on Sept. 28, 1931, at the family farm in Francis, Okla. The family moved to Hoisington, KS, where she graduated from high school in 1949. Loretta moved to Hutchinson to attend Salt City Business College, graduating in the fall of...
Donald Loupee
Dec 30, 2014
Donald Eugene Loupee, 85, died December 30, 2014, at Hester Care Center, Hutchinson. He was born September 5, 1929, in Newton, Iowa, to Elmer and Esther Elizabeth (Doak) Loupee. He served his country in the United States Air Force from 1951-1954 and later graduated from Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, in 1958. Donald worked as a foreman carpenter building many...
Edwin Hugh Potterton
Dec 30, 2014
Edwin H. Potterton, 93, passed away on Dec. 30, 2014, in Conneautville, Pa. He was born Nov. 7, 1921 to Edwin Garfield and Mary Judith Pack Potterton. He married Doris Snyder on August 29, 1946. She died December 11, 1994. He is survived by: sons, Richard Potterton and wife Sandy, Wichita, and David Potterton and wife Christina, Tacoma, WA; daughter,...
Savannah Hope Giguere
Dec 30, 2014
Savannah Hope Giguere, 20 minutes old, died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, the daughter of Kevin and Tricia (Carlson) Giguere. She is survived by: her parents; her sisters and brothers, McKenna, Nicholas, Taylor, Zachary and Jackson; grandparents, Mark and Velma Carlson, all of Hutchinson and Karen Giguere of Parma Heights, Ohio; great-grandmother, Elaine Carlson of Manhattan,...
Bryce J. Luty
Dec 29, 2014
Bryce Luty, well-known music educator and band director, passed away at age 77 on Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, in Hutchinson. He was born to Harvey and Helen Luty of Inman on May 9, 1937. Bryce attended the Inman Public Schools, where he studied with music instructor Les Sperling. After high school, he attended Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kan., and earned...
Robert Luman Singer
Dec 29, 2014
Robert L. Singer, 75, passed away December 29, 2014, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born March 24, 1939, to Kenneth and Peggy (Hamilton) Singer in Wichita. Robert graduated from Medicine Lodge High School at which time he received the Barber County Soil Conservation Award. He retired after 37 years from Consolidated Rebuilders as a Master Machinist. Robert loved...
Flora "Shorty" Mae Dawson
Dec 29, 2014
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. – Flora Mae "Shorty" Dawson, 86, died Dec. 29, 2014, at Lakeside Meadows Retirement Center. She was born Dec. 6, 1928, in Spearville, to Melvin and Nora (Trainer) Luther. She was a member of First Congregational Church. Flora was a hairdresser. On Dec. 25, 1949, she married David W. "Dave" Dawson Sr. in Hutchinson. He died Oct....
Merlin Clayton Bowles
Dec 29, 2014
Merlin Clayton Bowles, 88, died Dec. 29, 2014, at Sunshine Meadows Nursing Home, Buhler. He was born July 23, 1926, in Walnut Bend, Texas, to Nathon Orlando and Della Mae Arrington Bowles. He was a World War II veteran. He retired as a general superintendent for Borton Inc. and was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Doers Sunday School...
Mary Josephine Birzer
Dec 28, 2014
Mary J. Birzer, 98, passed away on Dec. 28, 2014, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born Dec. 4, 1916, to Alois F. and Regina (Hermann) Prosser in Odin. Mary attended school at Holy Family School in Odin. On May 17, 1938, she married Martin Birzer in Odin. He passed away on Dec. 3, 2003. Mary retired in 1980 after...
Vernon M. Beachy
Dec 27, 2014
Vernon M. Beachy, 94, died Saturday, December 27, 2014, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born December 27, 1920, at Yoder, the son of David and Susie Bontrager Beachy. He attended Haven High School, then graduated from Hesston Academy, and was a member of Journey Mennonite Church. He owned and operated Beachy Store, Yoder, and was general secretary for Mennonite...
Nicholas W. Hutchinson
Dec 24, 2014
Nicholas W. Hutchinson, 90, passed away on Dec. 24, 2014, at Mennonite Manor, South Hutchinson. He was born July 9, 1924, to Nicholas and Margaret (Snowden) Hutchinson, in Ryhope, County Durham, England. On February 3, 1949, he married Margaret Johnstone in Bedford, England. Nicholas retired after 29 years as a bindry foreman with R.L. Polk. He is survived by: his...
Virginia A Dean
Dec 23, 2014
Virginia A. Dean, 88, died December 23, 2014, at Hospice House. She was born August 4, 1926, in Hutchinson, to Robert A. and Amy (Houston) Pells. Virginia graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1944, and attended Hutchinson Junior College. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Virginia was a farm wife and worked at Dillons in the meat...
Ethelda "Cookie" Gordon Beer
Dec 22, 2014
Ethelda Gordon "Cookie" Beer, 94, died December 22, 2014, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born July 29, 1920, to Charles and Margaret (Purcell) Gough in Owensboro, Ky. She was a member of First Baptist Church. In 1985, she retired as a Clerk for the Reno County Treasurers office. On every Tuesday you would find "Cookie" at Delos V....
Katherine Black
Dec 22, 2014
Katherine Black, 91, died December 22, 2014, at Thorne Care Center. She was born December 6, 1923, in Hutchinson, to James and Esther (Howard) Southworth. She married Kenneth G. Black on August 5, 1940, in Hutchinson, KS. He died November 1, 2008. Katherine was an avid bowler, playing on many leagues and in tournaments. Survivors include: her daughters, Evelyn Wilhite...
Elsie L Roddy
Dec 19, 2014
Elsie L. Roddy, 82, died Dec. 19, 2014, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born Nov. 1, 1932, in Palco. She was a homemaker and a Kansas State Fair employee. Elsie was an avid embroiderer, gardener, and loved cooking. On Nov. 28, 1952, she married Steve Roddy in Tucumcari, New Mexico. He died May 3, 2004. Elsie is survived by:...
Sherri L Kirmer-Stringer
Dec 18, 2014
Sherri L. Kirmer-Stringer, 59, passed away Dec. 18, 2014, at her home. She was born Aug. 25, 1955, in Hutchinson, to Carl and Lila (Dickerson) Stelter. Sherri graduated from Haven High School in 1973. She worked in the insurance and admissions office for Hutchinson Hospital. On Aug. 27, 2010, she married Tom Stringer in Las Vegas, Nev. He survives. Sherri...
