Josephine D. Saldana
Jul 24, 2013
Josephine D. Saldana, 83, passed away peacefully at her daughter's home July 24, 2013. She was born on June 5, 1930, in Herrington, Kan., the daughter of Federico and Sarah Moncivaiz Espinosa, who preceded her in death, along with two brothers and three sisters. She was united in marriage to Joseph M. Saldana on July 19, 1945, who preceded her...
Marjorie M. (Lambert) Sewing
Jul 23, 2013
WICHITA - Marjorie M. (Lambert) Sewing, 88, died July 23, 2013, at Lakepoint Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born Sept. 17, 1924, in Grenola, Kan., the daughter of Carl and Grace (Arnett) Borneman. She was a member of Phi Beta Psi Zeta Gamma Chapter Sorority, Zion Lutheran Church, American Legion Auxiliary, and the VFW. On Jan. 1, 1945, she...
Barbara Jane Ray
Jul 23, 2013
Barbara Jane Ray, 84, died July 23, 2013, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born Sept. 5, 1928, in Leon, Kan., to Harry O. and Jessie M. Lowe Hamilton. Barbara retired from Internal Homes and was a member of First Church of the Nazarene. Survivors include: sons, Danny Nichols of Flagstaff, Ariz., James Nichols and wife Janice of Wichita,...
Cynthia "Cindy" Bell Kocher
Jul 23, 2013
Cynthia B. "Cindy" Kocher, 63, died July 23, 2013. She was born March 25, 1950, in La Junta, Colo., to Conley N. and Hazel Marie Wilbur Puryear. She married Daniel Leroy Kocher June 12, 1993, in Miami, Okla. He survives. No services are set at this time. Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, Hutchinson, is in charge of arrangements.
Sharon Ann Jones Crenshaw
Jul 22, 2013
Sharon Ann Jones Crenshaw, 53, died July 22, 2013, at her home in South Hutchinson. She was born July 29, 1959, in Hutchinson, to Lyman and Mary Jo (Mills) Jones. Sharon graduated from Nickerson High School in 1977. She was an Environmental Service Aide at Mennonite Friendship Communities. Survivors include: two sons, Derrick Stiles and Matthew Stiles and wife Rebecca...
Dortha A. Quimby
Jul 22, 2013
WICHITA - Dortha A. Quimby, 87, died Monday, July 22, 2013. She was born Jan. 16, 1926, in Poyen, Ark., the daughter of Benjamin and Maude Byrd Ellerd. She was a 1943 graduate of El Reno, Oklahoma High School, where she met the love of her life, Kenneth D. Quimby. They were married after high school, Sept. 22, 1943 in...
David W. Richardson
Jul 20, 2013
HAVEN - David W. Richardson, 56, died July 20, 2013, at his home in Haven. He was born January 8, 1957, in Hutchinson, to John F. and Sharon L. (Hedger) Richardson. He was owner and operator of Dave Richardson Construction and Richardson Tree Service. David was on the Haven Township Board, a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, and a...
Reuben Loepp
Jul 19, 2013
Reuben Loepp, 86, died July 19, 2013, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born March 12, 1927, to Jacob and Maria Toews Loepp in rural McPherson County. Reuben was in the Army and was a truck driver for Churchill Trucking Company. He was a member of the American Legion Lysle Rishel Post #68. On March 12, 1960, he married...
Leatrice "Joy" Walker
Jul 18, 2013
Leatrice "Joy" Walker, 64, died July 18, 2013, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. She was born Aug. 6, 1948, in Liberal, Kan., the daughter of Lester Irving and Beatrice Arthur (Thomson) Reazin. Joy graduated from Weskan High School in 1966. She then went to Beauty School in Colorado Springs and owned House of Hair in Sharon Springs and then Joyland...
Mary Ann Fast
Jul 17, 2013
Mary Ann Fast, 51, died Aug. 17, 2013, at her home in Hutchinson. She was born July 28, 1962, in Hutchinson, to Ezra Sylvan "Bill" and Beulah N. (Sturgeon) Fast. She graduated from Buhler High School in 1980, then attended Hutchinson Community College, Fort Hays State University and Grace Bible College. She was a member of Union Valley Bible Church....
Cecil Alvin Sweet
Jul 17, 2013
INMAN - Cecil Alvin Sweet, 69, went home to the Lord on July 17, 2013. He was born on May 11, 1944, in El Paso, Texas, to Alvin RaDale and Bessie Pearl Gould Sweet. He was in the Army. Cecil was a member of First Southern Baptist Church. He also belonged to Amvets Post #11, American Legion Lysle Rishel Post...
Ada Ernestine Rodarmel
Jul 16, 2013
Ada Ernestine Rodarmel, 95, died Tuesday, July 16, 2013. She was born June 15, 1918, in Hutchinson, the daughter of Ernest and Elsie Hegarty Metcalf. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church Ladies Auxiliary and Pocahontas Club. Ernestine was a homemaker. On Dec. 25, 1936, she married Robert L. Rodarmel in Hutchinson. He died May 10, 2000. Surviving are:...
Esther "Lou" Peel
Jul 15, 2013
Esther "Lou" Peel, 87, died peacefully with her family by her side on July 15, 2013, at the Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. Lou was born Feb. 27, 1926, in Hutchinson, the daughter of Ernest S. and Clara A. Barton Benson. She was a 1944 graduate of Hutchinson High School and in 1968 she received her Bachelors degree from the Chicago...
Treeta L. Blanton
Jul 12, 2013
Treeta L. Blanton, 78, died July 12, 2013, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born December 21, 1934, in Fittstown, Oklahoma, to Thomas Jefferson and Gertie (Isenberg) Cole. On March 16, 1951, Treeta married Jimmie L. Blanton in Healdton, Oklahoma. He died July 5, 1989. Survivors include: four sons, Thomas and wife Kathi, Hutchinson, Jarron and wife Ellie, Bonner...
Juanita K. Hoffman
Jul 11, 2013
Juanita K. Hoffman, 86, died July 11, 2013, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born April 2, 1927, in Eureka, Kan., the daughter of George W. and Stella F. (Harmon) Smith. Juanita graduated from Douglas High School in 1945. She was a former member of St. Teresa's and a current member of Church of the Holy Cross. Her church involvement...
Don P. Quint, Sr.
Jul 10, 2013
Don P. Quint Sr., 79, died July 10, 2013, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born Nov. 20, 1933, in Victoria, Kan., to Peter A. and Elizabeth (VonLintel) Quint. Don graduated from Dodge City High School in 1951 and graduated from Dodge City Community College and Fort Hays State University. He was a member of Church of the Holy...
David Eugene Lutes
Jul 10, 2013
David Eugene Lutes, 74, died July 10, 2013, at his home in Hutchinson. He was born Sept. 27, 1938, in Muncie, Ind., to Frank and Pauline (Haynes) Lutes. David graduated from Wichita East High School and attended San Diego Junior College and United States Navy Service School. He served in the United States Navy as a Petty Officer 3rd Class,...
Marilyn Ruth Williams Freese
Jul 10, 2013
Marilyn Ruth (Williams) Freese, 80, died July 10, 2013, in Hutchinson, Kan. She was born July 21, 1932, in Bucklin, Kan., the daughter of Paul Wesley and Doris Isabel (Bryan) Williams. Marilyn graduated in 1949 from Washburn Rural High School in Topeka and then received a provisional teacher's certificate from Emporia State Teachers College in 1953. She taught at Winans...
William Ray King
Jul 8, 2013
William Ray King, 65, died July 8, 2013, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born Jan. 20, 1948, in Hutchinson, to Harvey Lavern and Roberta Irene (Hornbeck) King. A 1966 graduate of Haven High School, he was a retired machinist from Eaton Corporation. He served in the United States Navy from 1967 to 1968. Survivors include: his significant other, Geraline...
Donald Raymond Leblanc
Jul 7, 2013
Donald Raymond LeBlanc, 72, died July 7, 2013, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born Jan. 6, 1941, to Albert and Edmae Derousseau LeBlanc in Clyde, Kan. Donald attended grade school in a one room country school, and graduated from Clyde Rural High School in 1959. He went on to attend Wichita Barber College and was a barber in Hutchinson...
