Dorothy "Dot" Burt
Nov 15, 2013
Dorothy "Dot" Burt, 97, died Nov. 15, 2013, at Dillon Living Center, Hutchinson. She was born Aug. 19, 1916, in Navarre, Kan., the daughter of Harvey Gamon and Emma (Rhodes) Wingerd. Dorothy graduated from Chapman High School in 1934 and then Emporia State College in 1939, where she was a member of the Alpha Sigma Alpha. Dorothy was a housewife...
Michael James Carithers
Nov 15, 2013
WICHITA - Michael James Carithers, 56, died Nov. 15, 2013, at his home. He was born June 19, 1957, in Hutchinson, to Calvin and Anne (Cowell) Carithers. He graduated from Corpus Christi State University with a Bachelor's Degree in political science. Mike owned Prairie Blinds in Wichita. Survivors include: daughter, Kendall Carithers, Houston; two sons, Cole Carithers, Tulsa, Okla., and...
Nina Clair Miller
Nov 14, 2013
Nina C. Miller, 102, died Nov. 14, 2013, at Thorne Care Center at Wesley Towers. She was born June 2, 1911, to James Monroe and Dell Davis Gevedon in Grassy Creek, Ky. She attended Ezel High School, Ezel, Ky., and graduated in 1932. On Oct. 18, 1966, she married Clarence R. Miller in Clintwood, V a. He died Feb. 6,...
David A. Shimel
Nov 14, 2013
David A. Shimel, 62, died November 14, 2013, at his home. He was born March 11, 1951, in Hutchinson, to Floyd and Maxine Baggett Shimel. David was a groundskeeper at Penwell Gabel Cemetery and Mausoleum, and Fairlawn Burial Park for many years. He especially loved spending time with his two dogs Dusty and Sammy. Survivors include: a sister, Carol Heironimus,...
Pauline G. Wilson
Nov 14, 2013
Pauline G. Wilson, 84, died Nov. 14, 2013, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born July 24, 1929, in Canton, to Earl and Inez (White) Fortner. On July 15, 1950, she married Wayne E. Wilson at Andover Lutheran Church. Pauline was a homemaker and a member of First Congregational Church. Survivors include: her husband, Wayne E. Wilson of the...
Robert "Bob" Lee Markhart
Nov 14, 2013
Robert Lee "Bob" Markhart was promoted to glory on Thursday, November 14, 2013, with his family surrounding his bedside. He was born November 19, 1930, in Kingman, to Frank and M. Catherine Dunsworth Markhart. He was a Senior Chief Boatswain's Mate in the United States Navy, serving our country for 26 years. He started his career with a tour in...
Harriet G. Stevens
Nov 13, 2013
Harriet G. Stevens, 86, died Nov. 13, 2013, in Lawrence, Kan. She was born Jan. 6, 1927, in Hutchinson, the daughter of Peter and Katherine Pauls Kroeker. Harriet was a graduate of Hutchinson High School, attended Hutchinson Junior College and the University of Arizona. She married John H. "Jack" Stevens Nov. 3, 1951, in Hutchinson. He died Sept. 12, 2007....
Mary Belle Shea
Nov 13, 2013
Mary Belle Shea, 68, died November 13, 2013, surrounded by her family. She was born June 16, 1945, the daughter of Reuben and Christine (Haas) Bartholomew Stratton. On June 18, 1960, she married Thomas M. Shea in Hutchinson. He died August 31, 1993. Survivors include: children, Dorothy Shea Flory (Mike) of Shawnee, KS, Mary "Tina" Shea (Bill Porter) of Wichita,...
Evelyn Ann Wells
Nov 12, 2013
Evelyn Ann Wells, 86, died Nov. 12, 2013, at Hospice House. She was born Sept. 17, 1927, in Bison, Kan., to Stephen and Searphine (Steckline) Schaffer. On Jan. 10, 1946, she married Donald Edward Wells in Hutchinson. He died Sept. 27, 2000. She was a member of St. Teresa's Catholic Church. Evelyn was a homemaker, having raised four children. She...
Ilis Fannie Graham
Nov 9, 2013
Ilis Fannie Graham, 93, died November 9, 2013, at Emeritus at Elm Grove Estates. She was born January 7, 1920, in rural Morland, Ks, to Charlie and Alice McGuire. Fannie worked as a school cook for Allen Grade School and retired as a clerk from the County Assessors Office. She enjoyed bowling. On May 28, 1940, she married H. Keith...
M. June Updegrove
Nov 9, 2013
M. June Updegrove, 91, died Nov. 9, 2013, at Thorne Care Center, Wesley Towers. She was born June 29, 1922, in Geneseo, Kan., the daughter of Elmer Lawrence and Manilla Elizabeth (Leazenby) Brown. She was a Partridge resident for many years graduating from Partridge High School in 1940. She then graduated from Hutchinson Community College in 1942, and received her...
Maxine Rich Spare
Nov 9, 2013
Maxine Spare, previously Maxine Rich, passed into the loving care of her Heavenly Father, Nov. 9, 2013 at the age of 94. She was born Dec. 16, 1918 in a home outside Nickerson, Kan., to Clarence and Bessie Ditgen. She lived here with her brothers Clarence (Jud) and Earl Ditgen who preceded her in death. She became a lifetime warrior...
Blanche B. Koenig
Nov 8, 2013
Blanche B. Koenig, 94, died November 8, 2013, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born October 3, 1919, in Norge, Virginia, the daughter of John M. and Ella K. (Hovelsrud) Brenegan. She was a graduate of Toano High School, Virginia, in 1936, and Draughon Business College in Springfield, Missouri, in 1946. Blanche served in the United States Navy during...
Guy H Riggs
Nov 8, 2013
Guy H. Riggs, 79, died November 8, 2013, at Hospice House. He was born March 4, 1934, in Hutchinson, to Jacob Drake and Eunice Marie (Southerland) Riggs. Guy graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1953. He worked for Eaton Corporation as a machinist for 40 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Reno Masonic Lodge 124, Wichita Consistory,...
Darrell Stutzman
Nov 8, 2013
Darrell Stutzman, age 55, went to be with the Jesus he loved on November 8, 2013, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center after a short, brave battle with cancer. He was born Dec. 30, 1957, in Hutchinson, KS, the son of L. Perry and Silvia Hostetler Stutzman. Darrell graduated from Central Christian High School in 1976 and Tabor College in 1980....
Beach J. "Jeff" O'Neal
Nov 7, 2013
Beach J. "Jeff" O'Neal, 71, died Nov. 7, 2013, at Hospice House. He was born Aug. 19, 1942, in Nevada, Mo., to Jefferson and Tressa Opperman O'Neal. Survivors include: his wife of 30 years, Mary (Ehrlich) O'Neal; a daughter, Tanya Rathbun and husband Jamin of Johnson City, Tenn.; a son, Jeffery O'Neal of Ellsworth; a sister, Mary Johnson of Topeka;...
Joann L Barrows
Nov 7, 2013
JoAnn L. Barrows, 85, died Nov. 7, 2013, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born March 13, 1928, in Marienthal, Kan., to Joseph and Estella Knobbe. She married Harold Barrows in Feb. of 1950, in Marienthal. They moved to Liberal, Kan., in 1951. Harold died April 2005 in Liberal, Kan. Survivors include: son, Donald Barrows of Hutchinson; daughter, Sharon...
Velma Gingerich Givens Roper
Nov 7, 2013
Velma Gingerich Givens Roper, 88, died Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013. She was born Feb. 4, 1925, at Haven, the daughter of Eli J. and Mattie Fry Gingerich. She was a member of South Hutchinson United Methodist Church, belonged to Countryside Bowling League, Women of the Moose, Chapter 1371, and had been a waitress for several area family restaurants, including Mom's...
Mary Elizabeth Everson
Nov 5, 2013
Mary Elizabeth Everson, 85, died Nov. 5, 2013, at Thorne Care Center. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, Nov. 29, 2013, at First Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Sherman, with Reverend Lowell Knauss officiating. A private family inurnment will take place. Memorials may be made to Hutchinson Public Library, First Presbyterian Church, or Wesley Towers Good...
Mary Elizabeth Everson
Nov 5, 2013
Mary Elizabeth Everson, 85, died November 5, 2013, at Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson. She was born December 24, 1927, in Clay Center, to Dr. Guy Benton and Helen (Gardner) McIlvain. Mary graduated from Clay County Community High School in 1945 and from Kansas State University in 1949 with a Bachelor's of Science in Home Economics and Journalism. She taught 6th...
