Betty I. Galloway
Aug 28, 2022
Betty I. Galloway, 98, died August 28, 2022, at Pleasant Hills, Hutchinson. Â She was born June 28, 1924, at home in Arma, KS, to Arnold Truman and Emma Irene (McGraw) Gude.
Betty graduated from El Dorado High School and attended El Dorado Junior College while working at McClellens and Southwestern Bell Telephone Company.
On July...
Cj Lett Jr
Aug 28, 2022
After a long life well lived, the incomparable Clinton John (CJ) Lett, Jr. passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 28, 2022, with his children and wife Audrey by his side - just one week shy of his 93 rd birthday.
CJ was born in Rawlins, WY, on September 4, 1929, to Clinton John Lett Sr., and Minnie...
Charles Tom Hirst
Aug 28, 2022
Charles Tom "Cactus" Hirst, 88, of Russell, died August 28, 2022, at Good Samaritan Society, Hutchinson. He was born July 28, 1934, in Hutchinson, to Bert and Juanita (Buckhannan) Hirst.
Tom graduated from Partridge High School in 1952. He worked in the telephone industry most of his life: 31 years as a technician for Western Electric, which...
Sheryl Lynne Smith
Aug 28, 2022
Sheryl Lynne (Allison) Smith, 71, of Buhler, Kansas, passed on August 28, 2022. Sheryl was born on June 26, 1951 in Lyons, Kansas. She was first chair clarinet in the Pride of Lyons Marching Band and valedictorian of the graduating class of 1969. She followed her passions to Fort Hays State University where she...
Jonas Dale Leshore
Aug 28, 2022
Jonas Dale LeShore, 23, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2022. He was born August 11, 1999, at Hutchinson Hospital, to Ronnie D. LeShore and Staci L. (Williams) LeShore.
Jonas was a member of First United Methodist Church, Lyons, KS. He graduated from Buhler High School in 2019. Jonas participated in Special Olympics since the age of nine...
Paul "Sonny" W. Monroe
Aug 27, 2022
Paul White "Sonny" Monroe 91, died August 27, 2022, at home in Plevna, Kansas. Paul was born in Sidney, Ohio on January 12, 1931, the son of Paul William and Anna Atkinson Monroe.
His father had operated a Hardware store in Sidney for many years and in his younger days had raced and sold Indian and Yale...
Donald D Menze
Aug 26, 2022
Donald Menze entered his Heavenly home on August 26 th , 2022, surrounded by his family at the Legends of Hutchinson, KS. Don was born in rural Gosper County, NE at his parent's home, to Carl H. and Lena A. (Hilker) Menze on June 28, 1937.
He attended Snowball school District #1 in Gosper County through eighth...
Sam Lehman
Aug 24, 2022
Sam Lehman, 71, died August 24, 2022, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born August 14, 1951, in Hutchinson, to Glenn and Eunice (Wiard) Lehman.
Sam graduated from Burrton High School, and lived all of his life around cattle. He appreciated the camaraderie and friendships that grew from his career as a livestock cattleman. Sam spent most...
Dennis D. Porter
Aug 22, 2022
Dennis Dean Porter, 85, died August 22, 2022, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born July 30, 1937, in Enid, OK, to Dean Charles and Freda Lillian (Burd) Porter.
Dennis graduated from Carrier High School, Carrier, OK, and Enid Business College. He retired after 40 years of service as an accountant with Lindburg and Vogel. Dennis enjoyed...
Kenny King
Aug 21, 2022
Kenneth Keith "Kenny" King Jr., of Nickerson, died August 21, 2022, at his home. He was born November 7, 1951, in Norfolk, VA, to Kenneth K. and Carroll E. (Alexander) King Sr.
Kenny graduated from Nickerson High School in 1969. He served in the United States Navy from 1969 to 1974. Kenny was a machinist at Cessna/Eaton...
Brenda Jean Russell
Aug 20, 2022
Brenda Jean Russell, 67, passed away August 20, 2022, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born August 16, 1955, in Guymon, OK, to Curtis Franklin Sage and Edith Maxine (McKnight) Sage.
Brenda graduated from Nickerson High School and attended Hutchinson Community College. She enjoyed sewing, crafting, gardening, and camping. Brenda could build and make just about anything. ...
Janet Sue Winters
Aug 19, 2022
Janet Sue Winters, 81, died August 19, 2022, at her home. She was born February 15, 1941, in Pratt, to Robert and Cleo (Shives) Hammond.
Janet graduated from Coats High School in 1959, and Pratt Community College in 1961. She was a homemaker. Janet was a member of Bethany Church of the Nazarene.
On June...
Richard L. Hendershot, Jr.
Aug 17, 2022
Richard Lee Hendershot, Jr., 45, died August 17, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born June 27, 1977, in Hutchinson, to Dick and Debra (Grimm) Hendershot.
Richard graduated from Nickerson High School in 1995. He previously worked at Dillons for 28 years, and enjoyed spending time taking part in outdoor sports.  Richard had an unforgettable...
Gary Dean Essells
Aug 17, 2022
Gary Dean Essells, 77, passed away at his home in Hutchinson on August 17, 2022. He was born in Terre Haute, IN, on May 26, 1945, the youngest child of Warren and Emma (Jaeschke) Essells. He grew up in Wausau, WI and graduated from the University of Wisconsin. Gary served in the United States army from 1968-70.
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Robert 'Bob' Eugene Gore
Aug 17, 2022
Robert 'Bob' E. Gore, passed away August 17, 2022, at Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson, KS. He was born March 15, 1930, in Sawyer, KS, to Leslie Mack Gore and Susie Lillian (Doughart) Gore.
Bob was a 1949 graduate of Sawyer High School, Sawyer, KS. He worked as a machinist at Eaton Corporation, formerly Cessna Fluid Power Division,...
Lueann Wade
Aug 17, 2022
LueAnn Wade, 87, of El Dorado, died August 17, 2022. She was born July 26, 1935, in Bruce, Mississippi, to Luv and Idell (Welch) Gates.
LueAnn worked in many different fields during her life, including meat processing, housekeeping, and hairdressing. She was a member of Foundations of Life Ministries in Hutchinson. LueAnn's passion was serving the Lord...
Lelia Mae "Lee" Pennick
Aug 16, 2022
Lelia Mae "Lee" Pennick, 100, of Hutchinson, died Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at Thorne Care Center. She was born November 26, 1921, in Argonia, to John Constantine and Eva Belle (Dine) Wilcox.
Lee spent her early school years in Argonia and moved to Mulvane when she was eight. She graduated from Mulvane High School in 1940, and...
Barbara J. Berger
Aug 16, 2022
Barbara Jean Berger, 82, died August 16, 2022, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born August 29, 1939, in Hutchinson, to Ernest H. "Jack" and Ruth Louise (Pike) Barker.
Barbara was a homemaker, and always started her days off with one can of Pepsi for breakfast. She enjoyed numerous hobbies and interests such as playing cards and...
Frances A Housley
Aug 16, 2022
Frances A. Housley, 97, died August 16, 2022, at Harry Hynes Hospice, Wichita. She was born November 21, 1924, in Tucson, Arizona, to Victor Devine and Venus (Gerlach) Arana.
Frances graduated from Tucson High School in 1942. She worked as a bookkeeper in many industries over the years.
On August 11, 1969, Frances married Edward...
William Albert "Willie" Relph
Aug 15, 2022
William Albert "Willie" Relph, 66, died August 15, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born January 9, 1956, in Oberlin, KS, to Lowell and Juanita (Tally) Relph.
Willie graduated from Salina South High School in 1974 and received his bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Washburn University in 1978. He worked as a police officer...
