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...
Michael Miller
Aug 13, 2022
Mike Miller, 75, died August 13, 2022, at his home in Hutchinson. He was born April 23, 1947, in Long Beach, CA, the son of Dean Calvin Baker and Dorothy May (Barrett) Hollingsworth.
Mike is survived by: sons, Tom of Lawrence, Robert of Wichita, Tim of Phoenix; daughters, Allison Oliver of Derby, Laura Miller of Wichita, and...
Steven Lee Martin
Aug 13, 2022
Steven "Jejak" Lee Michael Martin, 72, passed away August 13, 2022, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, KS. He was born September 26, 1949, in Rossville, KS to Paul "Mook" and Nellie Irene (Gibson) Martin.
Steve was a 1968 graduate of McPherson High School. He graduated from Brown Mackie...
Joan K. Showalter
Aug 12, 2022
Joan Kay Showalter, 72, died peacefully August 12, 2022, at her home in rural Haven, surrounded by her loving and devoted family. She was born November 8, 1949, in Hutchinson, to Harold D. and Lillian Lucille (Davis) Conrad.
Joan graduated from Haven High School in 1967, and received her associates degree from Hutchinson Community Junior College. She...
Ronald 'Ron' Reid Warford
Aug 12, 2022
Ronald 'Ron' Reid Warford, passed away August 12, 2022, at McPherson Health and Rehab, McPherson, KS. He was born December 10, 1937, in Tahlequah, OK, to Lauren Reid and Jessie (Hicks) Warford.
Ron served in the United States Army. He was employed as a tool grinder at Eaton Corporation, formerly Cessna Power Fluid Division, retiring with over...
Doris O'Neal
Aug 12, 2022
Doris O'Neal, 82, passed away August 12, 2022, at her home. She was born June 22, 1940, in Dodge City, KS, to Cecil David and Marceil Marie (Schoen) Howey.
Doris was a 1958 graduate of Hutchinson High School, and received an associate degree from Hutchinson Community College in 1961. She was a secretary at Colladay Hardware, Hutchinson,...
D.K. "Bud" Havercroft
Aug 12, 2022
D. K. "Bud" Havercroft, 90, of Hutchinson, died August 12, 2022, at Hospice House, surrounded by his tribe of "Girls". He was born February 11, 1932, in Bloom, Kansas, to Glen E. and Avice M. (Eisiminger) Havercroft. He was a member of Countryside Baptist Church.
Bud graduated from Partridge High School and attended Hutchinson Community College. He...
James 'Jim' C. Barrett
Aug 9, 2022
James 'Jim' Barrett, 79, passed away unexpectedly August 9, 2022, at his home. He was born April 29, 1943, in Hutchinson, KS, to John Samuel and Oma Marie (Leach) Barrett.
Jim worked in the shipping and receiving department at Tyson Foods, formerly Doskocil Food Service Company, retiring with over 31 years of service. He served in the...
Steven Gruver
Aug 6, 2022
Steven Eugene Gruver, 66, died August 6, 2022, in his home. He was born December 22, 1955, in Hutchinson, to Kenneth and Clova (Andrews) Gruver.
Steve worked as an auto mechanic and a truck driver. He loved to work on cars, as well as racing cars and boats.
Steve is survived by: son, Kenny Gruver...
Alvin Lyon
Aug 6, 2022
Alvin Ray Lyon, 85, died August 6, 2022, at Hutchinson Health and Rehab. He was born March 2, 1937, in Sterling, to Roy A. and Ruby M. (Strait) Lyon.
Alvin graduated from Buhler High School in 1957. He served 9 years in the Kansas Army National Guard. Alvin worked for Midwest Iron and Metal for over 30...
Ben K Friesen
Aug 5, 2022
Rev. Ben K. Friesen, 94, entered his eternal home on August 5, 2022, at his residence after a brief health battle. He was born December 14, 1927, in Mountain Lake, MN, the fifth child of John and Katie (Rahn) Friesen.
Ben graduated from Mountain Lake Public School in 1946. He went on to get his T.H.B. from...
Nancy K. Gay
Aug 5, 2022
Nancy Kathleen Gay, 77, died August 5, 2022, at her home, with her loving husband, Jim, by her side.  She was born June 8, 1945, in Valley Falls, KS, to Harold Francis and Catherine (Reeves) Hatfield.
Nancy graduated from Effingham High School, Effingham, KS, and received her bachelor's degree from Kansas State University. She worked for the...
Charles Welsh
Aug 4, 2022
Clinton "Charles" Welsh, 92, of Hutchinson, died August 4, 2022, at Hester Care Center. He was born November 16, 1929, in Garnett, to Howard and Hester (Dixon) Welsh.
Charles taught elementary school for many years in California.
He married Rebecca Hayes on February 20, 1965. She passed away September 9, 2002.
On December...
William 'Bill' Thomas Harner
Aug 3, 2022
William 'Bill' Thomas Harner, 89, passed away August 3, 2022, at his home. He was born November 1, 1932, in Hanover, PA, to Emma Harner.
Bill was a 1951 graduate of Red Lion High School, Red Lion, PA, and a 1959 graduate of Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS. He served in the United States Navy from June...
