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Henry E. Klasen

Henry E. Klasen

Mar 14, 2012

Henry E. Klasen, 82, beloved father and grandfather, passed away March 14, 2012, at Hospice House after a brief illness. He is survived by his children, grandchildren, brother and sister. Cremation has taken place, with a private memorial service to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Hospice House, in care of Elliott Mortuary,...

Richard J. Schrag

Richard J. Schrag

Mar 12, 2012

BUHLER - Richard J. Schrag, 92, died March 12, 2012, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born Dec. 18, 1919, in rural Kingman County, to Benjamin A. and Caroline Graber Schrag. Richard was a member of First Mennonite Church at Pretty Prairie. On July 29, 1953, he married Arlene M. Graber in rural Moundridge. She survives. Other survivors include: children,...

Ila Leona Mccammond

Ila Leona Mccammond

Mar 12, 2012

Ila Leona McCammond, 94, died March 12, 2012, at Pleasant View Home, Inman, Kan. Born Ila Leona Snook on June 4, 1917, in May, Okla., the youngest of seven children born to Martin Eddie and Margaret Jane (Monaghan) Snook. Retired from Cessna Aircraft Hydraulics Division with 42 years of service, an original Rosie the Riveter, she started working for Cessna...

Donna Jean Bogner

Donna Jean Bogner

Mar 12, 2012

Donna Jean Bogner, 82, died March 12, 2012, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born Dec. 1, 1929, in Hutchinson, the daughter of Henry J. and Edna (Adrian) Block. She graduated from Haven High School in 1948 and later received her Ph.D. in Chemistry. She was a school teacher, teaching school at Yoder Grade School, Central Jr. High, Hutchinson High...

Ann Marie Ramos

Ann Marie Ramos

Mar 10, 2012

Ann M. Ramos, 84, of Hutchinson, died March 10, 2012, at Hospice House. Ann was born Jan. 19, 1928, in Hillsboro, Texas, the daughter of Marcial E. and Maria Jacobo Murillo. Ann graduated from Pratt High School in 1946, and Salt City Business College in 1948. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, the Altar Society,...

Donna Mae Smith Byer

Donna Mae Smith Byer

Mar 10, 2012

Donna Mae Smith Byer, 91, died Saturday, March 10, 2012. She was born in Hutchinson, June 13, 1920, the daughter of Jesse and Nellie Shoberg Mackey. She was a graduate of Hutchinson High School and Adela Hale Business College, was member of Zion Lutheran Church, and had worked at Central State bank and Kansas Oxygen for a combined 33 years....

Doyn Virginia Schott

Doyn Virginia Schott

Mar 8, 2012

Doyn Virginia Schott, 97, died March 8, 2012, at her home in Clarksville, Ark. She was born Jan. 31, 1915, in Hutchinson, Kan., the daughter of Karl and Anna (Kellog) Smith. On June 3, 1933, she married Austin Arnett. He died in 1956. She then married Melvin C. Schott on May 12, 1962, in Ogden, Utah. He died Nov. 4,...

Dorothy Irene Mcquilliam

Dorothy Irene Mcquilliam

Mar 6, 2012

Dorothy Irene McQuilliam, 95, died Tuesday, March 6, 2012, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born Jan. 21, 1917, at Haven, the daughter of Frank and Emily Peters Scheele. She was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church and was a cook for Hutchinson High School and Hutchinson Junior College for many years. On June 6, 1937, she married Loyd...

Cecil C. Doyle

Cecil C. Doyle

Mar 6, 2012

Cecil C. Doyle, 72, died March 6, 2012, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born Jan. 31, 1940, in Mullinville, to Orval Bill and Eileen Elizabeth Hoff Doyle. Cecil graduated from Minneola High School in 1958 and attended Dodge City Community College. On Sept. 13, 1975, he married Peggy Magazine in Hutchinson. She survives. Other survivors include: children, Cindy...

Tearia Kay Worthington-Brotzman

Tearia Kay Worthington-Brotzman

Mar 6, 2012

Tearia Kay Worthington Brotzman, 21, died March 6, 2012, at Via Christi Hospital on St. Francis in Wichita. She was born Feb. 18, 1991, in Lyons, to Stephen E. Worthington and Annette (Harbert) Self. A lifetime Hutchinson resident, she attended Hutchinson High School. On Jan. 14, 2011, she married Ryan Brotzman, in Oklahoma. He survives. Other survivors include: her father,...

Jay J. Schmucker

Jay J. Schmucker

Mar 5, 2012

Jay John Jacob Schmucker, 87, died Monday, March 5, 2012. He was born at rural Sterling July 6, 1924, the son of Simon P. and Sybil Josephson Schmucker. He was a 1942 Abbyville High School graduate, a member of the Christian Church, a farmer and a retired machinist from Cessna. He is survived by his children and their spouses, Lou...

Mary Ellen Hayes

Mary Ellen Hayes

Mar 5, 2012

Mary Ellen Hayes, 83, of Hutchinson, formerly of Castleton, died March 5, 2012, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born March 12, 1928, in Pretty Prairie, the daughter of Carl George and Martha Freida Unruh Voran. A graduate of Partridge High School, she was a homemaker, a 4-H leader, Sunday school teacher, a volunteer for the American Red Cross...

Lucille A. Eitel

Lucille A. Eitel

Mar 5, 2012

Lucille A. Eitel, 88, of Hutchinson, died March 5, 2012, at Hester Care Center. Lucille was born Oct. 18, 1923, in Claflin, the daughter of Ira and Ida Dowse Wolford. She attended schools at Claflin and graduated from Claflin High School in 1940. She retired as Utility Clerk at the City of Hutchinson. Lucille was a member of Trinity United...

Scott Lane Dole

Scott Lane Dole

Mar 4, 2012

Scott Lane Dole, 53, died March 4, 2012, in Pasco County , Florida. He was born October 23, 1958, in Marion, Kansas, the son of James R. and Lola Jean Castleman Dole. Scott graduated from Trinity High School and later received his degree in Interior Design. He is survived by: his father, James R. Dole and stepmother, Pam of Burrton;...

Dorothy R. Fontron

Dorothy R. Fontron

Mar 3, 2012

Dorothy R. Fontron, 102, died March 3, 2012, at Hester Care Center at Wesley Towers. She was born June 5, 1909, in Hutchinson, the daughter of William Scott and Dorotha Strohmeyer Randles. She graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1926. Following high school, she took classes at Adele Hale Business College and worked at Central State Bank. On Jan. 17,...

Iris Irene Seyb

Iris Irene Seyb

Mar 3, 2012

Iris I. Seyb, 87, of Hutchinson, died March 3, 2012, at Cumbernauld Village in Winfield. Iris was born Nov. 15, 1924, at Nickerson, the daughter of David G. and Rose Freeman Frazer. She attended school in Colby, and graduated from high school at Syracuse, Kan. She later received her teaching certificate and taught elementary school for two years. Iris and...

Dorothy E. Chancellor

Dorothy E. Chancellor

Mar 3, 2012

Dorothy E. Chancellor, 88, went to be with the Lord, March 3, 2012, at Pleasant View Home in Inman. She was born March 10, 1923, in Arlington, Kansas, the daughter of Aaron Oscar and Laura Elva (Truitt) Krob. Dorothy lived in Preston, Kansas, for 48 years, where she was the owner and operator of Dorothy's Beauty Shop for 30 years....

Wallace O. "Wally" Yust

Wallace O. "Wally" Yust

Mar 3, 2012

SYLVIA - Wallace O. "Wally" Yust, 93, died Saturday, March 3, 2012. He was born in Sylvia, Oct. 3, 1918, the son of Edward and Louise Springer Yust. He was a 1936 graduate of Sylvia High School and attended Southwestern College, Winfield. Wally was a member of the United Methodist Church of Sylvia, Sylvia Lions Club, Hayes Farmers Union, Reno...

Ruth Nafzinger

Ruth Nafzinger

Mar 2, 2012

Ruth RoseMarie Nafzinger, 81, died March 2, 2012, at her home. She was born May 10, 1930, in Knoxville, Tenn., to Wiley Ferguson and Lona Viola (Strange) Nelson. A member of Zion Lutheran Church, she was a homemaker. On Feb. 1, 1948, she married J.R. Nafzinger at Zion Lutheran Church, Hutchinson. He survives. Other survivors include: son, David Nafzinger and...

Leroy J. Schumacher

Leroy J. Schumacher

Mar 1, 2012

LeRoy J. Schumacher, 75, died March 1, 2012, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born Dec. 6, 1936, in Munjor, Kan., to Felix and Elizabeth Herrman Schumacher. LeRoy graduated from Hays High School in 1955. He was an A2C in the Air Force, a member of VFW, American Legion, Knights of Columbus and a Moose Member. On Oct. 10, 1959,...

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