Raymond W. Vanek
Nov 6, 2014
Raymond W. Vanek, 78, passed away on Nov. 6, 2014, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born on Oct. 24, 1936, in Hutchinson, the son of Ray and Maxine (Lamberth) Vanek. Ray spent 29 years in the Army National Guard. He was the Command Sergeant Major of the First 161 Field Artillery. He was also a pressman for the...
Bernese E. Bookless
Nov 5, 2014
Bernese E. Bookless, 99, died Nov. 5, 2014, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born June 6, 1915, in Nickerson, to Lawrence E. and Irene E. (Hatfield) Hoffman. Bernese graduated from Reno County High School in 1932. She was a member of New Life Christian Church, Phi Beta Psi Social Sorority for over 50 years, and worked in the Hutchinson...
Gene Allen
Nov 4, 2014
Marlyn "Gene" Allen, 90, died Nov. 4, 2014, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born April 15, 1924, to Benjamin and Ethel (Renner) Allen. He graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1943. After graduation, Gene went into the U.S. Army, serving during World War II and was awarded the Bronze Star and Bronze Service Arrowhead. After returning from the Army,...
Linda Mae Domingo
Nov 4, 2014
Linda Mae Domingo, 86, died Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014. She was born Oct. 28, 1928, at Newton, the daughter of Isaac and Anna Enns Androes. She was a 1946 graduate of Newton High School, a member of First United Methodist Church of Hutchinson, the Double Circle Sunday school class and Delos V. Smith Senior Center. Linda's hobbies included quilting, crafts,...
Clara B. Brown
Nov 4, 2014
Clara B. Brown, 75, died Nov. 4, 2014, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born Oct. 30, 1939, in Sherman, Texas, to Mary Hines. She was married to Richard F. Brown for 45 years before his death on Sept. 28, 2004. Clara was a landlord for rental properties in Hutchinson for many years and a member of Riverside Baptist...
Donald P. Michael
Nov 2, 2014
Donald P. Michael, 95, died Nov. 2, 2014, while at his son Mark's home in Richland, Wash., surrounded by family and those who loved him. He was born Dec. 26, 1918, in Syracuse, Kan., the son of John William and Jessie Ellen Jones Michael. He graduated from Trousdale High School, Trousdale, Kan., in 1936, from Fort Hays State in 1940,...
Larry Sherman Lester
Nov 1, 2014
Larry S. Lester, 63, died Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014. He was born Oct. 9, 1951, at Macomb, Ill., the son of Otho and Ruth (Ramsey) Lester. He was a custodian for USD 310 Fairfield custodian. Larry had previously worked for Hanger Prosthetics for 33 years and was co-owner of Poogez Pizza. On July 3, 1983, he married Kelley Rae Dunn...
Marie Antoinette Blocher
Nov 1, 2014
Marie A. Dramann Kenning Blocher, 88, died Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014. She was born to Edward and Irene Senecal Dramann on Sept. 16, 1926, in a little rock house on the banks of the Saline River, south of Zurich, Kan. As an infant, Marie was nicknamed "Toad" by her father and was affectionately called this by siblings and friends. She...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Jane Cardwell-Vansickle
Nov 1, 2014
Jackie J. Cardwell-Vansickle, 86, passed away Nov. 1, 2014, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born Oct. 4, 1928, in Arkansas City to John B. and Mary Jane Hines. Jackie graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1946. She received a nursing degree from St. Elizabeth Mercy School of Nursing, graduating in 1949. Jackie worked over 50 years as a...
Eugene Ralph Wells, Dds
Oct 31, 2014
Dr. Eugene Ralph Wells, 84, peacefully entered into eternal life on Oct. 31, 2014, in Hutchinson. Gene was born on Nov. 5, 1929, in Hutchinson to Ralph and Margaret Crawley Wells. Dr. Gene Wells loved life and was known for his huge heart and positive attitude. He considered himself "the luckiest man in the world" to have a loving family,...
Anne Lynn Shelton
Oct 31, 2014
Anne Lynn Shelton, 51, died Oct. 31, 2014, at her home in South Hutchinson. She was born Sept. 14, 1963, in Hutchinson to Richard and Beverly (Schepmann) Cash. Anne graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1981. She was a hairdresser and kitchen staff at Mennonite Manor. She was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. Anne is survived by son,...
Roy Alfred Hale, Jr.
Oct 29, 2014
Roy Alfred Hale Jr., 73, died Oct. 29, 2014, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson. He was born Jan. 11, 1941, in Miami, Okla., to Roy and Eva (Conrad) Hale. He married Margaret Reed Oct. 1, 1976, in Hutchinson. She survives. Roy was a car salesman for over 33 years, retiring in 2008. He was a 32nd degree Mason and...
Sharon K. Rickett Wooten
Oct 29, 2014
Sharon K. Rickett Wooten, 52, died Oct. 29, 2014, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born June 8, 1962, in Hutchinson, to Clifford E. "Gene" and Verna A. (Sitton) Rickett. Sharon graduated from Hutchinson High School and was employed at Pic-Quik, Inc. She is survived by: father, Gene Rickett; brother, Greg Rickett and wife Susan of South Hutchinson; sister,...
Geneva Breeze
Oct 28, 2014
Geneva Breeze, 95, died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014, at Thorne Care Center. She was born June 11, 1919, in Marion County, the daughter of Sam and Mollie Frick Schlehuber. She graduated from McPherson High School in 1937 and McPherson College in 1941, began teaching school in 1944 at Preston schools then, in 1961, she taught at Liberty Junior High School,...
Willis "Willie" G. Hurst
Oct 28, 2014
Willis C. "Willie" Hurst, 77, died Oct. 28, 2014, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born Feb. 25, 1937, in Savannah, Mo., to Norman W. and Elizabeth E. (Pyle) Hurst. Willie worked laying heavy machinery for the Alaskan Pipeline in the 1950's, installed and took out telephone lines for Zolman Construction, worked at Detroiter Mobile Home, drove a truck for...
Leonard "Butch" William Lebien, Jr.
Oct 27, 2014
Leonard W." Butch" Lebien Jr., 65, died Oct. 27, 2014, at the Ralph Thorne Care Center in Hutchinson. Butch was born on May 27, 1949, in Hutchinson to Leonard W. Lebien Sr. and Roberta Rathbun Lebien. Butch graduated from Hutchinson High School Class of 1967. He joined the Army National Guard in November of 1969 and served six years. While...
Erwin Edward Choitz
Oct 26, 2014
Erwin Edward Choitz, 87, went to be with his Lord on Oct. 26, 2014. He was born May 21, 1927, in Ellsworth, to Edward F. and Hulda A. (Behrens) Choitz. Erwin's father passed away when Erwin was young, and Erwin's mother later married Albert A. Wachs. Erwin graduated from Lincoln High School in 1945, attended Stanford University under the Navy...
Linda R. Brewster
Oct 25, 2014
Linda R. (Engelland) Brewster, 73, died Oct. 25, 2014, at Good Samaritan Center, Hutchinson. She was born March 5, 1941, in Hutchinson to Curt and Mildred (Anderson) Engelland. Linda graduated from Nickerson High School in 1958, and from Mercy School of Nursing in Fort Scott in 1961. She was a retired registered nurse at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. Linda was...
Tanner A. Flores
Oct 24, 2014
Tanner A. Flores, 24, passed away Oct. 24, 2014, in Sedgwick County, Kan. He was born June 23, 1990, in Hutchinson, the son of Antonio and Kelly Flores. Tanner graduated from Hutchinson High School in 2008, and received an Associate's Degree in General Studies in 2010, from Hutchinson Community College. He was a delivery driver for UPS and helped out...
Lawanda "Meme" J. Hicks
Oct 24, 2014
LaWanda J. "Meme" Hicks, 76, died Oct. 24, 2014, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. She was born Aug. 15, 1938, in Altus, Okla., to Ernest and Edna (Clark) Burgett. She married Max L. Hicks in 1983, in Wichita. He died Dec. 8, 2005. LaWanda was a member of the Eastern Star and was the founder of the Deaf Club and...
