David H. Tweito, Md
Jul 9, 2014
David H. Tweito, M.D., died July 9, 2014, at his home in Hutchinson. He was born June 16, 1938, in Iowa City, Iowa, to Thomas Elmore and Eleanor Marie (Frese) Tweito. David graduated from East High School in Sioux City, Iowa in 1956 and Morningside College in 1961. He graduated from the University of Iowa School of Medicine in 1964....
Chester "Chet" W. Gantz
Jul 8, 2014
Chester W. "Chet" Gantz died July 8, 2014 at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. He was born August 28, 1918 in Huntsville, KS, to George and Mary (Wright) Gantz. He married Sara May "Sally" Griffin on September 14, 1941 in Ulysses, KS. She survives. Chet worked for Cessna as a quality control inspector for over 20 years before retiring in...
Darlow Dale Esau
Jul 7, 2014
Darlow Dale Esau, 90, died Monday, July 7, 2014. He was born March 10, 1924, at Inman, the son of David and Caroline Elizabeth "Carrie" Knackstedt Esau. He was a 1943 graduate of Inman High School, a member of Eastwood Church of Christ, a farmer and had worked for Consolidated Manufacturing, retiring in 1989. On Oct. 20, 1962, he married...
Larry Dean Brooks
Jul 6, 2014
Larry Dean Brooks, 75, died July 6, 2014, at Hospice House. He was born Feb. 23, 1939, in Mullinville, Kan., to Rex and Retha (Killingsworth) Brooks. He graduated from Greensburg High School in 1957, and attended Pratt Community College. Larry was a retired Hutchinson firefighter and owner/operator of Heartland Sales, Inc. He was a member of Westside Baptist Church, American...
James "Jim" W. Fesler
Jul 4, 2014
PLEVNA – James W. Fesler, 76, died July 4, 2014, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born September 28, 1937, in Hutchinson, the son of James "Warren" and Ruby (Rush) Fesler. Jim graduated from Plevna High School in 1956, and later from automotive vocational school in Kansas City. Jim farmed the family farm near Plevna and was a rural...
Gladys M. Livingston
Jul 2, 2014
Gladys M. Livingston, 88, died July 2, 2014, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born October 29, 1925, in Tucumcari, NM, to Enoch and Mortie (Race) Powell. She married Arthur C. "Buck" Livingston on May 29, 1943, in Tucumcari, NM. He died January 26, 1979. Gladys was a resident of Geneseo, KS, for 35 years and was a secretary...
Richard A. Marsh
Jul 1, 2014
Richard A. Marsh of Hutchinson, formerly of Montville, CT, passed away on July 1, 2014. He retired from Reno County Public Works and he had served in the Air Force. He leaves behind: a sister; daughter; son; and three grandchildren. The family wishes to thank Hospice of Reno County for all their care. In lieu of flowers donations may be...
Angela "Angie" Jean Seifert
Jun 28, 2014
Angela "Angie" Jean Seifert, 47, died June 28, 2014, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born October 19, 1966, in Leavenworth, the daughter of Arnold and Donna Jean Peirce Seifert. She attended JCN for most of her schooling but graduated from Hutch High School (1986). She also graduated from Brown Mackie College with an ADN. Angie was a traveling...
Grover Eugene Thayer
Jun 28, 2014
INMAN – Grover Eugene Thayer, 77, died June 28, 2014, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson. He was born Feb. 17, 1937, in Lincoln, to Grover Clarence and Mabel Louise Ashton Thayer. He is a 1954 graduate of Lincoln High School. He had worked for ADM Milling Company and was a janitor for Inman High School for 10 years. On...
V. Loraine Ahrens
Jun 28, 2014
V. Loraine Ahrens, 94, died June 28, 2014, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born Feb. 20, 1920, in Coldwater, to Albert W. and Hazel (Merle) Seaman. She married Delmer M. Ahrens on Feb. 22, 1943, in St. John. He died Feb. 9, 1987. Loraine had many interests and hobbies during her life. After their retirement, she and her spouse...
John F. Haines
Jun 25, 2014
John F. Haines, 78, died June 25, 2014, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born Feb. 5, 1936, in Hutchinson. His parents were Clarence and Doris (Price) Haines. John graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1954 and attended Hutchinson Community College. He joined the United States Air Force and served his country for 21 years working as an airplane...
Wanda Eloise Bell
Jun 24, 2014
Wanda Eloise Bell, 74, died June 24, 2014, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born Oct. 2, 1939, in rural Peace Creek, Okla., to Harden and Inez (Hobbs) Cannady. Wanda was a homemaker, a dietitian at Grace Hospital, and worked at Wal-Mart. She enjoyed working at the JUCO tournaments for 35 years. Wanda was a member of Eastwood Church of...
Marcheta Eugenia Link
Jun 24, 2014
Marcheta Eugenia Link, 70, died June 24, 2014, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. She was born July 14, 1943, in Hutchinson to Eugene A. and Gertrude D. (Churchman) Link. She graduated from Hutchinson High School in the class of 1961, and was a member of the South Hutchinson United Methodist Church. Marcheta was a secretary at Doskocil Food Service...
Patricia L. "Patty" Brown
Jun 23, 2014
NICKERSON – Patricia L. "Patty" Brown, 61, died June 23, 2014, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born May 1, 1953, in Corydon, Ind., the daughter of Carl James and Dolores Louise (Vincent) Stutesman. Patty was a homemaker and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. On June 16, 2001, she married Burl W. "Butch" Brown in...
Mary Ellen Mooney O'Connell
Jun 22, 2014
Mary Ellen Mooney O'Connell died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, June 22, 2014 at Hospice House in Hutchinson, Kansas surrounded by her family. She was born November 4, 1923 in Chillicothe, Illinois of Frank and Grace Mooney, the oldest of six children. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Pat, Jack, and Tom, and her sister Virginia....
Robert J. Edgington
Jun 22, 2014
Robert J. Edgington, 83, died June 22, 2014, at his home in South Hutchinson. He was born Dec. 24, 1930, in Hutchinson, to Rollo J. and Tressa V. (Nelson) Edgington. He was active in the military for over 50 years retiring in 1990 as a Master Sergeant in the United States Air National Guard. Robert was also a retired insurance...
James "Jim" W. Yates
Jun 21, 2014
WICHITA – James W. "Jim" Yates, 89, died June 21, 2014, at Cypress Springs Wichita Alzheimer's and Memory Support Residence. He was born May 22, 1925, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to James W. and Hilda (Manegold) Yates. Jim graduated from Abbyville High School in 1943. He was a retired Major in the United States Air Force. He was an Air Force...
Mildred "Millie" Marie Rintoul
Jun 21, 2014
Mildred Marie (Millie) Heinemann Rintoul completed her earthly journey on June 21, 2014, in Hutchinson, Kansas. She was born July 1, 1921, in Wisner, Nebraska, the only daughter of John Heinemann and Marie Wieland Heinemann. Mildred received Normal Training in Wisner, Nebr., and taught in a one-room school house for six years before moving to Chicago. In 1986, she moved...
Richard Merle J. Farney Jr.
Jun 19, 2014
Richard Merle Farney Jr., 63, made his final journey June 19, 2014, with his resting place Heaven. Richard was a devoted son and loving brother and affectionately known as Uncle or "Unc" by his nieces and nephews. Richard was preceded in death by: his father, Richard Merle Farney, and his sister, Lynne Chappell. He is survived by his mother, Margie...
Glenn L. "Butch" O'Neal
Jun 19, 2014
Glenn L. "Butch" O'Neal, 70, died June 19, 2014, near South Hutchinson. He was born March 7, 1944, in Hutchinson, to Robert and Thelma May (Stewart) O'Neal. He graduated from Partridge Rural High School in 1963. On April 29, 1966, Butch married Linda Goble, in Hutchinson. He served in the Air National Guard and retired from the United States Army...
