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Kylie Renee Berry

Kylie Renee Berry

Nov 26, 2022

CELEBRATION OF LIFE

in Honor of

KYLIE RENEE BERRY

Saturday May 27th, 2-4 PM

Casual/Informal Come and Go

Livingston Funeral Home Activity Building

1830 North Main Street

Kingman, KS

Refreshments and Birthday Cake served

Kylie Renee Berry, 32,...

Martin Dirksen

Martin Dirksen

Nov 25, 2022

Martin H. Dirksen, 82, of Hutchinson, died November 25, 2022, at Diversicare, Hutchinson.  He was born May 5, 1940, in Hutchinson to Martin Harold and Dorothy Lea (Harrison) Dirksen.

Martin graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1958 and from Union College in 1965.  He was an educator and worked for Walgreens.  Martin was an avid hiker, enjoyed...

Doyle Ray Ramsey

Doyle Ray Ramsey

Nov 25, 2022

Doyle R. Ramsey, 71, passed away Friday, November 25, 2022, at his home.  He was born March 9, 1951, in Great Bend, KS, to Olen O. and Alma M. (Rich) Ramsey.

After graduating from McPherson College, McPherson, KS, Doyle began his career as an accountant, ultimately landing at Republic Paperboard, where he worked for nearly 20 years,...

Dale P. Jewett

Dale P. Jewett

Nov 25, 2022

Dale Perry Jewett, 95, died November 25, 2022 at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born June 23, 1927, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma to Fred Allen and Eva (Perry) Jewett.

Dale graduated from Oklahoma A & M with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. He served in the United States Navy from 1945-1946. On December 17, 1950, he...

Lynda Faye Lohf

Lynda Faye Lohf

Nov 24, 2022

Lynda Faye Lohf, 59, of Hutchinson, died November 24, 2022, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born on December 14, 1962, in Hutchinson, to Brenda (Borth) Lohf.

Lynda was a graduate of Beloit High School in 1981.  She worked as a home painter and was very skilled, never spilling a drop. Lynda was also very artistic and...

Jerry D East

Jerry D East

Nov 24, 2022

Jerry Dean East passed away peacefully November 24, 2022, at home after a long battle with many health issues.  He was born September 5, 1946, in Hutchinson.  He was the son of Jean Adams and step-father Bob Adams and John East and step-mother Irene East.

Jerry graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1964 and from Emporia State...

David Paul Zeh

David Paul Zeh

Nov 23, 2022

David Paul Zeh, 64, was born in Wichita, KS, on July 22, 1958.  He departed us on November 23, 2022, in Hutchinson, KS, where he had lived for about 35 years.  David completed his education at McCollum Elementary, Hadley Junior High, Wichita West High in 1976, and Wichita State University in Business Accounting.  Following high school, David's passion to...

Melva J. Tipton

Melva J. Tipton

Nov 23, 2022

Melva Jane Tipton, 72, died November 23, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born March 1, 1950, in Cushing, OK, to Melvin Z. and Vaunita I. (Rodgers) Smith.

Melva graduated from Cushing High School in 1968, and received two associates degrees from Hutchinson Community College in 1993 and 1995.  A resident of Hutchinson since 1972,...

Asa Wayne Jaye

Asa Wayne Jaye

Nov 22, 2022

Asa Wayne Jaye, infant son of Jace and Kendra (Smith) Jaye, was welcomed into the world on November 21, 2022, by a loving team of doctors, nurses, family, and friends. He passed away in his mother's arms, surrounded by his family on November 22, 2022, at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, MO.

Asa was welcomed into...

Patricia L. Sands

Patricia L. Sands

Nov 22, 2022

Patricia L. Sands, 85, of Hutchinson, passed away peacefully November 22, 2022, at Hospice House of Reno County after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born September 24, 1937, in Burdett, the daughter of Everett and Opal (Epley) Ruby.

A longtime resident of Hutchinson, Pattie graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1955. She was employed...

Thomas Ray Hammersmith

Thomas Ray Hammersmith

Nov 22, 2022

Thomas Ray Hammersmith, a gregarious and genuine personality who had the ability to instantly connect with others and never met a stranger, died November 22, 2022, surrounded by the love of his wife and three children, his mother, his siblings and their families, and all of his friends. He was 50.

Please join us at https://www.elliottmortuary.com/obituary/thomas-hammersmith to...

Alora Holly Green-Hiskey

Alora Holly Green-Hiskey

Nov 21, 2022

Alora Holly Green-Hiskey, daughter of Melissa Green and Zach Hiskey of Hutchinson, was born in silence on November 21, 2022.

She is survived by: her parents; sisters, Angel Cunningham-Sellers, Scarlett Green-Hiskey, grandparents, Catherine Green, Don Green; great-grandfather, Charles Wright; aunts, Melinda Jones (Brian), Jeannie Buhler; uncles, Gary Green (Robin), Shawn Green (Claudia), David Green (Sarah), and Brandon...

Tim Regier

Tim Regier

Nov 21, 2022

Timothy Dale Regier, 72, died November 21, 2022, at his home. He was born October 2, 1950, in Newton, to Chester and Emma Regier.

Tim graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1968, and from Kansas University with a BA of Science in Chemical Engineering in 1975. During his career he worked as a design engineer. Tim previously...

Jon Lynn Reifschneider

Jon Lynn Reifschneider

Nov 20, 2022

Jon Lynn Reifschneider, 61, passed away November 20, 2022, at his home.  He was born January 4, 1961, in Garden City, KS, to Gerald Lynn Reifschneider and Phyllis Joan (Renfro) Reifschneider.  Jon spent a brief time in Saint Louis, MO, before moving to Great Bend, KS.

Jon attended Harrison Junior High School and was a 1979 graduate...

Pete Whitlock

Pete Whitlock

Nov 20, 2022

Pete Whitlock, 91, formerly of Hutchinson, died November 20, 2022, at Victoria Falls Assisted Living, Andover.  He was born June 28, 1931, in Hutchinson, to Thomas Albert and Daisy Alice (Gass) Whitlock.

Pete served in the United States Army and Navy Reserves.  He loved to fish and spend time with family and friends.

Pete is...

Virginia "Ginger" Stiggins

Virginia "Ginger" Stiggins

Nov 19, 2022

Virginia "Ginger" Stiggins, 71, died Nov. 19, 2022, at KU Medical Center, Kansas City with family by her side.

She was born July 2, 1951, in Hutchinson (on her father's birthday), the daughter of Max "Lynn" and C. Naomi Stiggins. She was a graduate of Partridge High School in 1969. She graduated from the University of Kansas...

Marvin L. Nelson

Marvin L. Nelson

Nov 19, 2022

Marvin Leon Nelson, 71, died November 19, 2022, at his home. He was born March 26, 1951, in Ulysses, to John Henry and Fern Marie (Souder) Nelson.

For over 30 years, Marvin was the superintendent for Reno County Public Works.  He also owned his own mechanic business, "Nelson's Automotive".  Marvin enjoyed rebuilding and restoring antique vehicles, and...

Derek Brent Sheffer

Derek Brent Sheffer

Nov 19, 2022

Derek Brent Sheffer, age 71, of McCook, NE, formerly of Hutchinson, KS, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022, at the Community Hospital in McCook.

Derek was born on June 21, 1951, in Phillipsburg, KS to Winton Lott and Peggy Jeanne (Stice) Sheffer. He received his education in Stockton, Kansas where he graduated from high school.

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Ambrose A. Schneweis

Ambrose A. Schneweis

Nov 17, 2022

Ambrose A. Schneweis, 97, formerly of Hutchinson, passed away November 17, 2022, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Hospital, Wichita, KS.  He was born July 28, 1925, in Odin, KS, to August A. Schneweis and Martha (Penka) Schneweis.

On May 6, 1946, Ambrose married Alice Boor, at the Holy Family Church in Odin, KS.  They shared over...

Linford Miller

Linford Miller

Nov 17, 2022

Linford James Miller, 69, passed peacefully from this life on November 17, 2022, after a five-month struggle with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Linford was born July 14, 1953, in Hutchinson, to Perry and Judy Miller. Delivered with learning disabilities, he was physically strong and blessed by the nurturing of his devoted parents. He completed eleven years in...

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