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Helen Viola Rosenblad

Helen Viola Rosenblad

Jun 10, 2022

Helen Viola Rosenblad, 98, passed away June 10, 2022, at Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson, KS.  She was born December 14, 1923, in Hutchinson, to Raymond Grant and Edith May (Hunter) Streeter.

Helen was a graduate of Hutchinson High School.  She received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Sociology and Physical Education from Baker University, Baldwin City, KS. ...

Amy N. Heath

Amy N. Heath

Jun 9, 2022

Amy N. Heath, 49, died June 9, 2022, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born December 31, 1972, in Hutchinson, to Barry B. and Mary Margaret (Trotter) Arnett.

On November 22, 2000, she married Michael Steven Heath, in Hutchinson.  Amy enjoyed flowers, word search puzzles, and spending time with family and friends.

Amy is survived...

Sally J. Oberle

Sally J. Oberle

Jun 8, 2022

Sally Jane Oberle, 71, of Ellsworth, died June 8, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  She was born September 24, 1950, in Haven, to Harry Berton and Vera Irene (Glover) Edwards.

Sally graduated from Holyrood High School and trade school to become a dental hygienist.  She was a homemaker and loved her family very much.  She had...

Billy Utah Bearden

Billy Utah Bearden

Jun 6, 2022

Billy Utah "Bill" Bearden, 88, died June 6, 2022, at Sedgwick Plaza Assisted Living in Wichita. He was born April 27, 1934, in Poughkeepsie, AR, to William A. and Estie D. (Harrison) Bearden.

Bill graduated from Ash Flat, AR, High School in 1952. He served in the United States Air Force from 1954-1966, the United States Naval...

Janice Fay Arjes

Janice Fay Arjes

Jun 5, 2022

Janice Fay Arjes, 72, passed away June 5, 2022, at her home.  She was born September 18, 1949, in Hutchinson, KS, to Jimmy Jack and Cora Francis (Patrick) Holland.

Janice was a graduate of Ellsworth High School, Ellsworth, KS, and Brown Mackie Business College, Salina, KS.  She was a homemaker and was employed in the real estate...

Brittney Brooke Ann Bishop

Brittney Brooke Ann Bishop

Jun 5, 2022

Brittney Brooke Ann "Britt" "Britty" Bishop, 22, died June 5, 2022. She was born May 8, 2000, in Hutchinson, to William "Willie" R. and Jennifer J. (McCoy) Bishop.

Brittney graduated from Hutchinson High School in 2018. She worked as a CMA and CNA at Pleasant View Home in Inman and traveled to other area nursing homes. Brittney...

Jean Mccoy

Jean Mccoy

Jun 3, 2022

Jean McCoy, 86, of Pretty Prairie, died June 3, 2022, at her home. She was born March 14, 1936, in Oklahoma City, OK, to Laurrant J. and Faye A. (Hagerman) Rollins.

Jean graduated from Wichita East High School in 1954. She worked as a secretary at Krause Plow in Hutchinson for 32 years, retiring in 2000. Jean...

Carol Ann Cox

Carol Ann Cox

Jun 3, 2022

Carol Ann Cox, 76, died June 3, 2022, at Cox South Hospital, Springfield, MO. Carol was born on October 11, 1945, in Sterling, KS, to Everett Lee and Opal Pearl (Lyon) Swenson.

Carol received her GED from Hutchinson Community College in 1968. On September 5, 1961, she married Robert Earl Cox in Lyons, KS. He died on...

Lester D. Burns, Jr.

Lester D. Burns, Jr.

Jun 2, 2022

Lester David Burns, Jr., 86, passed away June 2, 2022. He was born in Larned, on March 13, 1936, to Lester David and Elsie (Crawford) Burns, Sr.Lester married Bettie Jean Sinclair on September 4, 1955. They shared almost 67 years together.

Lester is survived by: his wife, Bettie Burns (Sinclair); daughters, Cheryl Sykes (Scott) and Carol Harvey;...

Donna Jean Callahan

Donna Jean Callahan

Jun 2, 2022

Donna Jean Callahan, 90, passed away June 2, 2022, at Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson, KS.  She was born January 31, 1932, in Hutchinson, KS, to Robert Caples and Pearl Evah (Buckles) Childs.

Donna was a 1949 graduate of Hutchinson High School and attended Hutchinson Community College.  She retired from banking in 1994.  Donna worked for many years...

Sharon Lynch Kimbell

Sharon Lynch Kimbell

Jun 2, 2022

Sharon Lynch Kimbell, 86, passed away June 2, 2022, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, KS.  She was born March 25, 1936, in Salina, KS, to Bryan and Phyllis (Hamilton) Lynch.

After graduating from Salina High School, she received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education in 1958 from the University of Kansas.  She was a loyal member...

H Lloyd Wolf

H Lloyd Wolf

Jun 1, 2022

Lloyd Wolf, 80, died June 1, 2022, at Diversicare, Sedgwick, KS.  He was born August 16, 1941, in Colby, KS, to Willard and Alice (Weber) Wolf.

He attended Colby High School.  Lloyd worked in sales for Farmland Industries for many years and then sold metal buildings for other companies. Lloyd was an avid golfer and enjoyed RVing...

Matthew John Torrez

Matthew John Torrez

May 30, 2022

Matthew John Torrez, 20, of Hutchinson, died May 30, 2022, at his home. He was born September 2, 2001, in Hutchinson, to Joseph Torrez and Melissa Crafton.

Matthew attended Hutchinson High School. He was working as a package handler for UPS. Matthew loved skateboarding; it was his favorite past time. He also enjoyed music, especially rap and...

Mary Angelita Marshall

Mary Angelita Marshall

May 29, 2022

Mary Angelita Marshall, 69, passed away May 29, 2022, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  She was born November 21, 1952, in Hutchinson, to Joe G. and Yolanda (Villagran) Garcia.

Mary enjoyed working in her flower garden, especially with her irises.  She could be counted on by the family to be the babysitter for her grandchildren.  Mary was a...

Joan D. Ulmer

Joan D. Ulmer

May 28, 2022

Joan D. Ulmer, 91, died May 28, 2022, at Parkwood Village, Pratt.  She was born July 15, 1930, in Partridge, to Frank C. and Edna B. (Waddle) Schardein.

Joan graduated from Partridge High School in 1948, and Emporia State Teachers College in 1950.  She was a simple lady who excelled at being a wife, mother, homemaker, and...

Erma J. Harris

Erma J. Harris

May 27, 2022

Erma Jean Harris, 76, formerly of Hutchinson, entered her heavenly home May 27, 2022, at Olathe Hospice House, Olathe.  She was born January 25, 1946, in Stuttgart, AR, to Daniel and Rosie D. (White) Floyd.

After graduating from Holman High School, Stuttgart, AR, Erma worked for Betts Bakery and later as a cook for Abundant Life Child...

John G Jackson

John G Jackson

May 26, 2022

John Grantlin Jackson, aka Motigular the Ancient One, 73, of Nickerson, died May 26, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born December 31, 1948, in Wichita, to William and Betty (Flemming) Jackson.

Following high school, John served in the United States Army in Korea during the Vietnam war. He later earned his bachelor's degree from...

The Rev. Dr. Kenneth B. Moore

The Rev. Dr. Kenneth B. Moore

May 26, 2022

Kenneth B. Moore was born in Berkeley, California on January 11, 1941, to Lonzo B and Betty Lou Moore. His 9-year-old brother Don welcomed him home.  Ken died on May 26, 2022, at the age of 81years. He is preceded in death by his father, mother, brother, and first wife Nettie.

Ken's father, Lonzo, died when he...

Diana Chambers

Diana Chambers

May 26, 2022

Diana Lynn Chambers, 46, of Hutchinson, died May 26, 2022, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. She was born November 15, 1975, in Hutchinson, to Danny and Linda (Beeler) Chambers.

Diana graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1994. She was a stay-at-home mom and loved to spend time with her family. Diana also enjoyed doing various craft projects...

Mary Ellen Dondlinger

Mary Ellen Dondlinger

May 25, 2022

Mary Ellen Dondlinger (Witt) was raised on a farm outside Tahlequah, Oklahoma milking cows, reading books in the hay loft and playing marbles. A self-described tomboy on the farm, mom learned the value of hard work, appreciation for what little they had, and, most importantly, the importance of family and love of God. She was born on the farm...

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