Helen Marie Minor
Jan 24, 2015
Helen M. Minor, 88, died Jan. 24, 2015, at Dillon Living Center, Hutchinson. She was born March 26, 1926, in Ellinwood, Kan., the daughter of Clyde O. and Abbie Josephine (Thorpe) Drake. Helen was a retired crew chief at the Dillons Warehouse, working for Dillons 26 years. She is survived by: son, William C. Minor and wife Patricia; brother, Gerald...
Joann Marie Franke
Jan 23, 2015
JoAnn Marie Franke, 82, of Hutchinson, passed away Jan. 23, 2015, at Hester Care Center, Wesley Towers. She had bravely and stoically been fighting Parkinson's since 2005. She was born Feb. 6, 1932, in La Crosse, Kan., the daughter of Lowell and Verna (Jaecke) Hoover. She graduated from La Crosse High School in 1950, attended KU her freshman year, and...
Iva May Gee
Jan 21, 2015
Iva May Gee, 78, died Jan. 21, 2015, at her home. She was born Feb. 5, 1936, to Guy and Lucile (Lamar) Strickland in Haxton, Colo. She married Wayne L. Gee Nov. 13, 1954, in Raton, New Mexico. He survives. Other survivors include: her sons, Randy Gee and wife Kathie, Rick Gee and wife Ann, all of Hutchinson, Steve Gee...
Glennis Edwin "Glen" Hays
Jan 21, 2015
Glennis Edwin "Glen" Hays, 65, died Jan. 21, 2015, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born April 10, 1949, in Paragould, Ark., to Oliver Norman and Viquenell (Flye) Hays. He was a 1967 graduate of Paragould High School and attended Business School in Michigan, studying accounting. Glen served in the Unites States Army, retiring on March 31, 1993, and also...
Victor Anthony "Ted" Mendoza Jr.
Jan 20, 2015
Victor Anthony "Ted" Mendoza Jr., 51, died Jan. 20, 2015, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born June 27, 1963, in Hutchinson, to Victor Mendoza Sr. and Dolores "Lola" Flores. Victor was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, South Hutchinson. Victor "Ted" Mendoza's greatest joy was family. He had a quiet demeanor, quick humor, a big...
Alice Arlene Green
Jan 20, 2015
Arlene Green, 63, died Jan. 20, 2015, surrounded by her family, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born May 21, 1951, to Harold N. and Freeda F. (Elliott) Long in Neveda, Mo. Arlene was an avid Bingo player, loved to paint ceramics and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #2550. Survivors include: daughters, Sue McQueen...
Claribell Dreibelbis
Jan 19, 2015
Claribell Dreibelbis, of Hutchinson, was born Feb. 19, 1920, and passed away in Carmel Valley, Calif., Jan. 19, 2015. She was 94 years old. Claribell was a member of the Tenth Avenue United Methodist Church and was active in the Delos Smith Senior Center and the Elmdale Senior Center. She married Marvin Dreibelbis Aug. 24, 1941, near Burrton. He died...
Herman Lee Dill
Jan 19, 2015
Herman Lee Dill, 87, died Monday, Jan. 19, 2015, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born Nov. 22, 1927, at Centerville, the son of Mike and Floye Marie (Smith) Dill. He was a 1946 graduate of Lyons High School. A member of Countryside Baptist Church, he served as moderator from 2010 through 2014 and had served as a deacon most...
Wilma A Carlile
Jan 16, 2015
Wilma A. Carlile, 83, passed away January 16, 2015, at her home. She was born February 26, 1931, in Delta, Colo., to Cyrus and Anna (Ice) Suiter. On April 17, 1948, she married Archie Carlile in Marion, Yuba County, Calif. He passed away in 2009. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and artist who always enjoyed putting her grandchildren's needs...
Earl "Buck" Baker Jr.
Jan 14, 2015
Earl F. "Buck" Baker Jr., 87, was reunited with "man's best friend," his Bonnie, on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015. He was born and raised in Hutchinson, the youngest and last surviving of four siblings, Edward Baker, Robert Baker and Marjorie Woleslagel, all children of Earl F. and Katherine (Williston) Baker. Buck graduated HHS early to enlist in the US Navy...
Judy Ann Mora
Jan 14, 2015
Judy Ann Mora, 70, died Jan. 14, 2015, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born July 11, 1944, in Hutchinson, to Fred and Lucille Mary (Logan) Powell. She attended Hutchinson High School, graduating in 1962. She was a parish member of Church Of The Holy Cross and seamstress and homemaker. On Aug. 11, 1962, she married Ray H. Mora in...
Michael K. Taylor
Jan 13, 2015
Michael Kent Taylor, 74, died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born Nov. 4, 1940, in Hutchinson, the son of Gayle E. and Mildred Maxine (Durham) Taylor. He attended school at Castleton Grade School, Pretty Prairie High School and Hutchinson Junior College. On Dec. 28, 1958, he joined the Army. He retired Jan. 13, 1979, with...
Mary Elizabeth Miller
Jan 12, 2015
Mary Elizabeth Miller, 86, died Jan. 12, 2015, at Rice County District I Hospital. She was born June 2, 1928, in Kalona, Iowa, to Ananias and Ella Mae (Shetler) Beachy. Mary was a homemaker and a member of Center Amish Mennonite Church. On Aug. 12, 1950, she married David L. Miller. He survives. Other survivors include: 12 children, Linda Rose...
Josephine O. Barnes
Jan 11, 2015
Josephine O. Barnes passed away Sunday morning at Good Samaritan Village in Hutchinson. She was born Aug. 29, 1920, to Floyd and Mary Housh. She married Chester D. Barnes. They had two daughters, Norma J. and Barbara S. She was preceded in death by: her husband and daughter, Norma. She had seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and seven great great-grandchildren. She...
Stormy Sue Trostle
Jan 10, 2015
Stormy Sue Trostle was born still on Jan. 10, 2015, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, to Tyler and Sarah (Couch) Trostle. Survivors include: grandparents, Gina Beal and husband Randy of Halstead, Lance Trostle of McPherson; great-grandparents, Chester and Connie Evans of Hutchinson, Doug Trostle of Arkansas, Bill and Carol Engelland of Hutchinson; aunts, Briana Couch and Gabrielle Buck, both of...
Virginia "Ginger" Pauline Pesicka
Jan 6, 2015
Virginia Pauline "Ginger" Pesicka, 76, died Jan. 6, 2015, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born Oct. 22, 1938, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Charles and Corrine (Walborn) Tillery. She was a CNA for Wheatland Nursing Home in Russell as well as a homemaker for many years. Virginia was an avid Bingo player. She married Wayne Pesicka on July 6,...
Mary Lou Scott
Jan 4, 2015
Mary Lou Scott, 76, died Jan. 4, 2015, at The Cedars, McPherson. She was born Aug. 8, 1938, to John C. and Marguerite (Moldenhauer) McIntire Jr., in Harper. On Aug. 26, 1956, she married Ronald W. Scott. He survives. Other survivors include: three daughters; 10 grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents, and sister, Nancy...
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,...
