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Ernest "Ernie" Edgar Evans

Ernest "Ernie" Edgar Evans

Nov 28, 2013

Ernest Edgar "Ernie" Evans, 88, died November 28, 2013, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born September 12, 1925, in Bentley, Kansas, the son of Walter W. and Laura Jane (Fuller) Evans. He graduated from Bentley High School in 1943. A World War II veteran, he served as a PFC in the United States Marine Corps from 1943 to 1945....

Twila Virl Nunemaker

Twila Virl Nunemaker

Nov 26, 2013

TULSA, Okla. - Twila V. Nunemaker, 94, died Nov. 26, 2013, at University Village Heath Center, Tulsa, Okla. She was born Aug. 1, 1919, at Langdon, Kan., the daughter of Fred and Maggie Duncan Reece. She graduated from Langdon High School in 1937 and attended Southwestern College and Kansas State University. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church,...

David Eugene Mcintosh

David Eugene Mcintosh

Nov 24, 2013

David Eugene McIntosh, 54, died November 24, 2013, at his home. He was born Jan. 31, 1959, in Newton, to Elvin Eugene and Karen Rae (Keckler) McIntosh. David graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1977, and attended Hutchinson Community College. He was a journeyman electrician and stocked shelves at Dillons Marketplace. David was a member of Sky Ryder Drum and...

James William Mcmickle

James William Mcmickle

Nov 24, 2013

James William McMickle, 46, died Nov. 24, 2013, at his home. He was born Aug. 5, 1967, in Newark, N.J., to Richard McMickle and Donna Spiak. He is survived by his mother, Donna Bradford and husband, Scott, Hutchinson; twin brother, Richard McMickle Jr., Franklin, Ind; brother, Dr. George McMickle, Las Vegas, Nev.; sister, MaryEllen McMickle, Montclair, N.J.; stepbrothers, Josh Bradford,...

James Thomas "Jim" Kite

James Thomas "Jim" Kite

Nov 22, 2013

James Thomas "Jim" Kite, 87, died November 22, 2013, at the Good Samaritan Society, Lyons, Kansas. He was born July 21, 1926, in Hutchinson, Kansas, the son of Willis Howell and Christena (Kellerman) Kite. Jim graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1944, and attended Hutchinson Community College. He was a World War II veteran serving with the U.S. Navy from...

Carlos "Babbas" Tharp Jaquez

Carlos "Babbas" Tharp Jaquez

Nov 21, 2013

On November 21, 2013, our sweet angel, butterfly baby, Carlos "Babbas" Tharp Jaquez, was finally freed of pain and is now running the fields of Heaven. He was only here for a short time but he made a lasting impression on everyone he met. He had the spirit of a lion. He has no more pain, no more blisters. He...

Donna Louise Peterson

Donna Louise Peterson

Nov 20, 2013

Donna Louise Peterson, 75, died Wednesday, November 20, 2013. She was born February 20, 1938, at Arlington, the daughter of Harry and Dorothy Kelman. She was a graduate of Arlington High School, Hutchinson Community College and Fort Hays State University, and was a member of Order of Eastern Star, Kingman. Donna had been an office manager at Cessna and had...

Joan Fortier Mccormick

Joan Fortier Mccormick

Nov 20, 2013

Joan Fortier McCormick, 91, passed on November 20, 2013 at Thorne Care Center, Wesley Towers. She was born in Sulpher, Oklahoma, March 19, 1922, on her father's Birthday to Joseph and Hazel Mae Williamson Fortier. Joan grew up in Hutchinson attending St. Teresa's Catholic School and then Liberty Jr. High and graduated from Hutchinson High School during which time she...

Darrell C Drake

Darrell C Drake

Nov 18, 2013

Darrell C. Drake, 76, died Nov. 18, 2013, at his home in Hutchinson. He was born March 27, 1937, in Great Bend, to Darrell A. and Avis F. (Pfister) Drake. He graduated from Pawnee Rock High School and attended Fort Hays State University. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Darrell was in the Machinist's Union, Sons of...

Sheldon Wade Martin

Sheldon Wade Martin

Nov 18, 2013

Sheldon Wade Martin, 31, died Nov. 17, 2013, in a canoeing accident at Cheney Reservoir. He was born May 12, 1982, in Ephrata, Pa., the oldest son of Grant and Judy Martin. He married Louisa Carol Schmucker on July 24, 2010, in Yoder, Kan. Sheldon was a member of Cedar Crest Amish Mennonite Church and worked at Sanford's ComputerWorks and...

Delores F. Twineham

Delores F. Twineham

Nov 16, 2013

Delores F. Twineham, 92, died November 16, 2013, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born in 1921, in Savonburg, Kansas, the daughter of Clarence Eugene and Ruby (Moody) Enos. She graduated from Savonburg High School in 1938. She also lived in Moran and Kingman before moving to Hutchinson in 1973. Delores married Kenneth Twineham on January 29, 1947. He...

Dorothy "Dot" Burt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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