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Rosalie M. Danks

Rosalie M. Danks

Jul 19, 2014

Rosalie Revel Brown Danks went to be with her heavenly Father on July 19, 2014. She was born May 11, 1934, in Lyons, Kan., the daughter of Wilbur and June Maxine Tucker Revel. She was a Christian. She graduated from Lyons High School in 1952. Married Ray D. Brown, July 4, 1952 in Lyons, Kan., and later divorced. On April...

Larry "Bo" J. Baudoin

Larry "Bo" J. Baudoin

Jul 18, 2014

Larry J. "Bo" Baudoin, 75, died July 18, 2014, at Hospice House. He was born Dec. 21, 1938, in Franklin, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, the son of William P. and Gladys (Falterman) Baudoin. Larry graduated from Franklin High School in 1957, and Hutchinson Community College in 1976. He served in the United States Navy from 1956, to 1959. Larry retired...

Jimmie Byrum Jr.

Jimmie Byrum Jr.

Jul 17, 2014

Jimmie Byrum Jr., 74, died July 17, 2014, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born December 26, 1939, to Jimmie Sr. and Iva (Cloud) Byrum in Lequire, Okla. He married Bonnie Bechthold Trapp on August 8, 1992, in Hutchinson, KS. She survives. Jimmie was a rural route carrier for the United States Postal Service, retiring in 2004, after 27...

Arnold "Arn" Willems

Arnold "Arn" Willems

Jul 14, 2014

INMAN – Arnold "Arn" Willems, 88, died July 14, 2014, at Pleasant View Home, Inman. He was born April 13, 1926, in Garden City, Kan., the son of Dietrich "D.D." and Lizzie (Thiessen) Willems. Arn was a finish carpenter for Jost and Wiens. After retirement he and Helen sold woodworking at craft shows. He was a member of Inman Mennonite...

Neva D. Darling

Neva D. Darling

Jul 14, 2014

Neva D. Darling, 94, died July 14, 2014, at her home in Hutchinson. She was born June 13, 1920, in Randall, Kan., to Henry and Iris (Cooper) Zimmer. Neva was a long time member of Sweet Adeline's. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, member of Duo Sunday School Class, and a liturgist. During WWII, she worked for...

Marjorie Zimmerman

Marjorie Zimmerman

Jul 14, 2014

Marjorie Zimmerman, 80, died July 14, 2014, at the Prairie Sunset Home in Pretty Prairie. She was born June 29, 1934, in Hutchinson, to Clifton and Alpha(Pennington) Shackelford. She worked as a secretary at Westar Energy, retiring after 30 years. On April 13, 1958, she married Carl M. Zimmerman in Hutchinson. He died Feb. 23, 1998. Survivors include: sons, Charles...

James "Jim" Lee Sewell

James "Jim" Lee Sewell

Jul 13, 2014

James "Jim" Lee Sewell, 74, died Sunday, July 13, 2014. He was born Aug. 28, 1939, in Hutchinson, the son of Marion and Clara (Crutchfield) Sewell. He was a 1957 graduate of Hutchinson High School and 1962 graduate of Bethany College (Lindsborg, Kan.) and member of Pi Sigma Chi. He was a lifetime member of Emanuel Lutheran Church, where he...

James "Jim" Peter Webb

James "Jim" Peter Webb

Jul 10, 2014

James P. "Jim" Webb, 80, died July 10, 2014, at his home. He was born Feb. 22, 1934, to Richard J. and Vera Marie (Hook) Webb in Walnut, Kan. Jim was a graduate of St. Teresa's High School and Emporia State University. He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, American Legion Lysle Rishel Post #68, Knights...

Annette Marie Coonce

Annette Marie Coonce

Jul 10, 2014

Annette Marie Coonce, 39, died July 10, 2014, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born September 10, 1974, in Hutchinson, to Robert E. and Francean (Sheahan) Brown. Annette graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1993, received her Bachelor's Degree in Accounting Management, a Master's Degree in Psychology and was two years from completing the Doctorate's Program with a Degree...

David H. Tweito, Md

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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