Christine Mae Bradley
Jan 3, 2014
Christine Mae Bradley, 60, died January 3, 2014, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born December 13, 1953, to Richard L. and Norma L. Ireland Bradley Sr. in Meade, KS. After graduating from KU in Lawrence, KS, Chris taught in Dodge City at Lincoln School for five years, teaching 3rd and 5th grades. After her stint in the classroom, she...
Cynda Rae Cawley
Jan 3, 2014
Cynda Rae Cawley, 28, died January 3, 2014, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born February 22, 1985, in Hobbs, New Mexico, the daughter of Ray and Tammy Harris Cawley. She graduated from Hobbs High School in 2003 and had a degree in child development. She was very artistic, which was evident in her love of tattoos, and the...
Jeannette E. Venable
Jan 1, 2014
Jeannette E. Venable, 70, died Jan. 1, 2014, at her home. She was born Sept. 24, 1943, in El Dorado, to Charles and Bonnie (Harper) Ritchey. She was a retired accounting manager, having worked at Deluxe Manufacturing and Kingman Hospital. Jeannette was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Daughters of the American Revolution. Survivors include: fiance,...
Gwen M. Lingenfelter
Dec 31, 2013
Gwen M. Lingenfelter, 45, passed away Dec. 31, 2013, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born June 1, 1968, in Emporia, to Mike and Patricia (Aufleger) Brown. Gwen graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1986 and from Sidney's Hairdressing College in 1987. She was a dedicated cosmetology instructor at Sidney's. She loved her dogs, Lilly and Teddy, very much....
Robert Young Jones Iii
Dec 31, 2013
GENOA, Ill. - Robert Young Jones III, 62, died December 31, 2013, in Genoa, Ill. He was born October 13, 1953, to Robert Young Jones Jr. and Ruth Bernece O'Byrne in Hutchinson. He was a graduate of Emporia State University and was a manager of Hampton and Holiday Inn. He married Shelby Hill on March 18, 2008, in Branson, Mo....
Mary Margaret Mccurdy
Dec 30, 2013
Mary Margaret McCurdy, 86, passed away peacefully on Dec. 30, 2013, at Hester Care Center, Wesley Towers. She was born Jan. 18, 1927, in Wapakoneta, Ohio, the daughter of Howard and Frances Brentlinger. She married Delbert L. "Doc" McCurdy on June 13, 1942. He passed away Aug. 16, 2006. She leaves behind children: Lonny (Annette) McCurdy of Wichita, Carol (Darrel)...
Marjorie Eleanor Lentz
Dec 28, 2013
Marjorie Eleanor Lentz passed away on December 28, 2013, at Hospice House in Hutchinson. She was born April 10, 1923, in Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia, she was the youngest daughter of Percy Blackburn and Edith Frances Field. While working at a bike rental shop in 1942, she met a "yank," Robert Leroy Lentz, stationed in the Pacific during World War II....
Brenda Kay Mccurdy
Dec 28, 2013
Brenda K. McCurdy, 58, died December 28, 2013, at Hospice House. She was born September 29, 1955, in Salina, KS, to Robert H. and Marcia J. Meek Kurfiss. She graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1974, and then later from Sterling College in 1995, with her teaching degree. Brenda was an elementary school teacher and also taught special education in...
Fred G. Blick
Dec 26, 2013
Fred G. Blick, 77, died Dec. 26, 2013, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born Feb. 20, 1936, in Hutchinson, to John and Grace Blick. He graduated from St. Teresa's High School in 1954. After serving in the United States Army he went to work for the family business. He then became owner of Janitorial Supply, Inc. in 1981...
Joyce L. Hammond
Dec 25, 2013
Joyce L. Hammond, 81, went home for Christmas on Dec. 25, 2013, at her home. She was born on Jan. 23, 1932, in Haven, Kan., to Edward O. and Enola Haught Morris. She graduated from Haven High School in 1950. She married Joe S. Butler in 1955 and together they had six children. They later divorced. She married James Hammond...
Jeanie Sue Bartlett
Dec 25, 2013
Jeanie Sue Bartlett, 70, died Dec. 25, 2013, at her home. She was born Nov. 8, 1943, in Larned, to Orlen and Maxine (Smith) Gradall. Jeanie graduated from Hutchinson High School and McPherson College. Jeanie was President of VFW Auxiliary and a member of First United Methodist Church. On Dec. 27, 1988, she married William "Bill" Bartlett in Hutchinson. He...
Phillip T. Schulz
Dec 24, 2013
STAFFORD - Phillip T. Schulz, 68, died Dec. 24, 2013, at the Sedan City Hospital. Phil was born March 24, 1945, in Great Bend, the son of Benjamin W. and Sarah Jane Beals Schulz. He was a 1963 graduate of St. John High School and later graduated from Pratt Community College and the Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science. He was...
Barbara Ellen Garver
Dec 23, 2013
Barbara Ellen Garver, 81, passed away peacefully at her home Monday morning, Dec. 23, 2013. She was born Sept. 5, 1932, at Rocky Ford, Colo., the daughter of Walter and Agnes Belle Teter Lee. She was a member of the Women's Bowling Association and was an avid bowler for many years. Barbara was a member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist...
Patty Louise Robertson
Dec 23, 2013
Patty L. Robertson, 84, died December 23, 2013, at Hospice House. She was born on January 24, 1929, to Alpha George and Hazel Urdine Glass Siegrist on the farm in Reno, County. She was a 1946 graduate from Hutchinson High School. She was a member of South Hutchinson United Methodist Church and a member of National Letter Carrier organization. She...
John Wilford "Willie" Carden
Dec 20, 2013
John Wilford "Willie" Carden, Sr., 81, died December 20, 2013, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born December 25, 1931, in Holly, Colorado, the son of John Henry and Delia Carden. Wilford graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1950. He was a Navy Reservist serving with the Seabees for 10 years. Wilford was the owner of Carden's Radio & TV...
Willard George Sampson
Dec 19, 2013
Willard George Sampson, 86, died Dec. 19, 2013, at McPherson Memorial Hospital. He was born Nov. 9, 1927, in Pettisville, Ohio, to George Wesley and Laura Wyse Sampson. Willard was a teacher, retiring in 1989 from USD 308. He was a lifetime member of KNEA and a member of Community Church of the Brethren. On June 4, 1950, Willard married...
Nicholas "Nick" James Craig
Dec 18, 2013
Nicholas James "Nick" Craig, 21, passed away Dec. 18, 2013, in Wichita. He was born Dec. 27, 1991, in Hutchinson, to Matthew James and Jennifer Jo (Willems) Craig. He graduated from Haven High School in 2012 and was currently attending Hutchinson Community College, studying to be a surgical tech. Survivors include: mother, Jennifer Craig; stepdad, Jeff Orr and two sisters,...
Michael "Mike" S. Hanes
Dec 18, 2013
Michael S. "Mike" Hanes Jr., 50, died Dec. 18, 2013, at Hospice House. He was born June 14, 1963, at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska, to Michael S. Sr. and Mary C. (Crum) Hanes. Mike graduated from Vacaville High School in 1981 and worked as a computer installer for M.A.P.S. On May 20, 1984, he married Renada Mays in California. Mike is...
George W Ensz
Dec 18, 2013
George W. Ensz, 91, died December 18, 2013, at Pleasant View Home in Inman. He was born April 5, 1922, in rural Inman, Kansas, to Herman and Lizzie Wiens Ensz. He married Dorothy May Schierling in Newton, Kansas, on August 13, 1947. She died on April 6, 2013. George was a member of the American Legion Lysle Rishel Post #68...
Bill Hicks
Dec 18, 2013
Bill Hicks, 93, died Dec. 18, 2013, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born Oct. 13, 1920, in Peabody, Kan., to Virgil and Lasca Davis Hicks. He graduated from Great Bend High School in 1938 and then joined the United States Army, serving in WWII. Bill married Pamela Edgington on June 3, 1944, in London, England. She died Dec....
