Raymond “Ray” Wesley Stuart, 90, died March 16, 2021, at his home. He was born June 3, 1930, in Hugoton, to Chester Tipton and Ollie Elizabeth (Davis) Stuart.

Ray graduated from Nowata High School, Nowata, OK. He served in the United States Army from 1954 to 1956. Ray worked in sales for Santa Fe Railroad, retiring with 30 years of service. He enjoyed watching sports, but family, faith, and music were Ray’s devoted passions. Ray was a member of American Legion Lysle Rishel Post #68 and Legacy Bible Church, Hutchinson.

On April 17, 1955, he married Catherine Elizabeth Schultz, in Lenapah, OK.&nbsp;

Ray is survived by his wife of almost 66 years, Catherine of Hutchinson; children, Cheryl Mascorro (Mike) of Hutchinson, Daryl Stuart (Tonia) of Loveland, CO, Melinda Pittman, and Lisa Mahanna, both of Bryan, TX; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Robert, Richard, Chester, and James; sisters, June Kimes, Marlene Patrick, and Loree Link; and son-in-law, Mike Pittman.

Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 19, 2021, at Elliott Chapel, with Pastor Victor Halfmoon officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson. Friends may call from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. today, Thursday, March 18, 2021, with the family present from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.

<a href="https://youtu.be/e-Ql_gQwbYY">Click here to view Raymond's Funeral Service</a>

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Legacy Bible Church or Serenity Hospice, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS&nbsp; 67501.

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 </figure>Raymond “Ray” Wesley Stuart, 90, died March 16, 2021, at his home. He was born June 3, 1930, in Hugoton, to Chester Tipton and Ollie Elizabeth (Davis) Stuart.Ray graduated from Nowata High School, Nowata, OK. He served in the United States Army from 1954 to 1956. Ray worked in sales for Santa Fe Railroad, retiring with 30 years of service. He enjoyed watching sports, but family, faith, and music were Ray’s devoted passions. Ray was a member of American Legion Lysle Rishel Post #68 and Legacy Bible Church, Hutchinson.On April 17, 1955, he married Catherine Elizabeth Schultz, in Lenapah, OK.&nbsp;Ray is survived by his wife of almost 66 years, Catherine of Hutchinson; children, Cheryl Mascorro (Mike) of Hutchinson, Daryl Stuart (Tonia) of Loveland, CO, Melinda Pittman, and Lisa Mahanna, both of Bryan, TX; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Robert, Richard, Chester, and James; sisters, June Kimes, Marlene Patrick, and Loree Link; and son-in-law, Mike Pittman.Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 19, 2021, at Elliott Chapel, with Pastor Victor Halfmoon officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson. Friends may call from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. today, Thursday, March 18, 2021, with the family present from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.<a href="https://youtu.be/e-Ql_gQwbYY">Click here to view Raymond's Funeral Service</a>In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Legacy Bible Church or Serenity Hospice, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS&nbsp; 67501.

Raymond "Ray" W. Stuart | 1930 - 2021 |

Charles F. “Charlie” Gabehart, 84, of Hutchinson, died Thursday, March 18, 2021, at his home. He was born Feb. 18, 1937, in Binger, OK, to Fred and Ina Mae (Osborn) Gabehart.

Charlie graduated from high school in Binger, OK, &nbsp;in 1955. He retired as an electrician from KG &amp; E after 35 years of service. Charlie enjoyed golfing and fishing. He served on the Buhler City Council and the Ark Valley Electric Cooperative from 1998-2010.&nbsp;

On June 4, 1976, Charlie married Iris Elizabeth Pennock, in Buhler. She died April 20, 2009, after sharing almost 33 years of marriage.

Charlie is survived by children, Teresa Alexander of Chickasha, OK, Kathy Schroeder (Tom) of Andover, Chuck Gabehart of Hutchinson, and Darren Gabehart (Tracey) of Anadarko, OK; stepchildren, Terry Combs (Cindy), Sue Redd, all of Hutchinson, and Sandy Post of Overland Park; 24 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Elsie Hall.

Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Monday, March 22, 2021, at Elliott Chapel, with Pastor Tim Carey officiating. Burial, with military honors conducted by the Kansas Army National Guard, will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson. Friends may call from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Elliott Mortuary, with the family to receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.

To view the service online, the link will be available at the end of Charlie’s obituary on the Elliott Mortuary website the day of the service, beginning at 12:30 p.m.

Memorials are suggested to the Charles F. Gabehart Memorial Fund (to support various organizations that Charles supported), in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS&nbsp; 67501.

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 </figure>Charles F. “Charlie” Gabehart, 84, of Hutchinson, died Thursday, March 18, 2021, at his home. He was born Feb. 18, 1937, in Binger, OK, to Fred and Ina Mae (Osborn) Gabehart.Charlie graduated from high school in Binger, OK, &nbsp;in 1955. He retired as an electrician from KG &amp; E after 35 years of service. Charlie enjoyed golfing and fishing. He served on the Buhler City Council and the Ark Valley Electric Cooperative from 1998-2010.&nbsp;On June 4, 1976, Charlie married Iris Elizabeth Pennock, in Buhler. She died April 20, 2009, after sharing almost 33 years of marriage.Charlie is survived by children, Teresa Alexander of Chickasha, OK, Kathy Schroeder (Tom) of Andover, Chuck Gabehart of Hutchinson, and Darren Gabehart (Tracey) of Anadarko, OK; stepchildren, Terry Combs (Cindy), Sue Redd, all of Hutchinson, and Sandy Post of Overland Park; 24 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Elsie Hall.Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Monday, March 22, 2021, at Elliott Chapel, with Pastor Tim Carey officiating. Burial, with military honors conducted by the Kansas Army National Guard, will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson. Friends may call from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Elliott Mortuary, with the family to receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.To view the service online, the link will be available at the end of Charlie’s obituary on the Elliott Mortuary website the day of the service, beginning at 12:30 p.m.Memorials are suggested to the Charles F. Gabehart Memorial Fund (to support various organizations that Charles supported), in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS&nbsp; 67501.

Charles “Charlie” F. Gabehart | 1937 - 2021 |

Olivia Magaña, 85, passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Hospice House, Hutchinson, KS. Olivia was born July 12, 1935 in Aguililla, Michoacán, Mexico, the daughter of Eustacio and Maria (Cortez-Orosco) García. 

On July 25, 1958 she was united in marriage to Benjamin Magaña, to this union they were blessed with five children, Jorge, Alberto, Gloria, Simey and José. 

She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, South Hutchinson. 

She was preceded in death by her parents and ten siblings. Olivia is survived by her husband Benjamin Magaña of Hutchinson; five children, Jorge (Patty) Magaña of Hutchinson, Alberto (Silvia) Magaña of Hutchinson, Gloria Vera of Sacramento, CA, Simey (Merci) Magaña-García of Hutchinson, José (Nicole) García of Hutchinson; a brother, Antonio García of Livermore, CA; 19 grandchildren and 16 great- grandchildren. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 612 S. Maple Street, South Hutchinson, KS. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 15, 2021 from 1:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. with a rosary service starting at 7:00 p.m. at Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th Ave., Hutchinson, KS. Burial will take place in Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson. Memorials may be given to Our Lady of Guadalupe and can be sent in care of the funeral chapel.

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 </figure>Olivia Magaña, 85, passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Hospice House, Hutchinson, KS. Olivia was born July 12, 1935 in Aguililla, Michoacán, Mexico, the daughter of Eustacio and Maria (Cortez-Orosco) García. On July 25, 1958 she was united in marriage to Benjamin Magaña, to this union they were blessed with five children, Jorge, Alberto, Gloria, Simey and José. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, South Hutchinson. She was preceded in death by her parents and ten siblings. Olivia is survived by her husband Benjamin Magaña of Hutchinson; five children, Jorge (Patty) Magaña of Hutchinson, Alberto (Silvia) Magaña of Hutchinson, Gloria Vera of Sacramento, CA, Simey (Merci) Magaña-García of Hutchinson, José (Nicole) García of Hutchinson; a brother, Antonio García of Livermore, CA; 19 grandchildren and 16 great- grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 612 S. Maple Street, South Hutchinson, KS. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 15, 2021 from 1:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. with a rosary service starting at 7:00 p.m. at Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th Ave., Hutchinson, KS. Burial will take place in Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson. Memorials may be given to Our Lady of Guadalupe and can be sent in care of the funeral chapel.

Olivia Magaña | 1935 - 2021 |

Mary Jessie Medrano, 89, passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021 at her home in Wichita, KS. Mary was born June 4, 1931 in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Jose Porfirio and Tomaza (Gonzalez) Medina. 

On August 12, 1953 she married Joseph G. Medrano in Kansas City, MO.

 She was a member of St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, Hutchinson, KS. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Joseph, three infant children, a sister Ramona Medina and a brother David Kennedy. 

Mary is survived by her seven children, Joseph A. Medrano of Hutchinson, John M. (Maria) Medrano of Independence, MO, Margarita (Daniel) Palacios of Hutchinson, Sallie (David) Holman of Arlington, TX, Rita S. (Enrique) Gonzalez of Wichita, Gabriel (Kim) Medrano of Nederland, TX, and Salvador (Rachael) Medrano of Wichita; a brother, Victor Kennedy of Stockton, MO; twenty-two grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. 

A Rosary Service will be held at 9:30 a.m., Monday, March 15, 2021 St. Teresa’s Catholic Church, 211 E. 5th Ave., Hutchinson, KS, with the Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10:00 a.m. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Sunday, March 14, 2021 at Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th Ave., Hutchinson, KS. Burial will take place in Memorial Park Cemetery, 5905 W. 4th Ave., Hutchinson, KS. Memorials may be given to the church and sent in care of the funeral chapel.

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 </figure>Mary Jessie Medrano, 89, passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021 at her home in Wichita, KS. Mary was born June 4, 1931 in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Jose Porfirio and Tomaza (Gonzalez) Medina. On August 12, 1953 she married Joseph G. Medrano in Kansas City, MO. She was a member of St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, Hutchinson, KS. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Joseph, three infant children, a sister Ramona Medina and a brother David Kennedy. Mary is survived by her seven children, Joseph A. Medrano of Hutchinson, John M. (Maria) Medrano of Independence, MO, Margarita (Daniel) Palacios of Hutchinson, Sallie (David) Holman of Arlington, TX, Rita S. (Enrique) Gonzalez of Wichita, Gabriel (Kim) Medrano of Nederland, TX, and Salvador (Rachael) Medrano of Wichita; a brother, Victor Kennedy of Stockton, MO; twenty-two grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. A Rosary Service will be held at 9:30 a.m., Monday, March 15, 2021 St. Teresa’s Catholic Church, 211 E. 5th Ave., Hutchinson, KS, with the Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10:00 a.m. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Sunday, March 14, 2021 at Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th Ave., Hutchinson, KS. Burial will take place in Memorial Park Cemetery, 5905 W. 4th Ave., Hutchinson, KS. Memorials may be given to the church and sent in care of the funeral chapel.

Mary Jessie Medrano | 1931 - 2021 |

Brenda Joyce Grim, 74, passed away March 12, 2021 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. She was born January 8, 1947 to Donovan E. and Mary K. (Winhold) Fishburn.&nbsp;

Brenda was raised in Ellsworth, Kansas. She lived in McPherson, Kansas for 40 years and made her home in Hesston, Kansas in 2011, to be closer to her grandkids.

She graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1965 and was a 1968 graduate of Central KS Area Vocational Technical School of Practical Nursing, where she earned her LPN degree.

Brenda was a licensed practical nurse for 42 years. She worked at Asbury Hospital at Salina, Kansas and spent 38 years working at McPherson Memorial Hospital. She was a lifetime member of the VFW Auxiliary in Ellsworth and a longtime leader of the Girl Scouts of America. Brenda was baptized in the Methodist Faith.

She is survived by her daughter, Susan Fuqua of Hesston; grandchildren, Kyndra (Thomas) Hecker, Aaron Fuqua, Allyssa Fuqua and Riley Fuqua, great-grandchildren William Hecker, Alaina Hecker, and one-on-the-way; sister-in-law, Jane Fishburn of Tracy, California; and two nephews, Mike Fishburn and Jay Fishburn.

Brenda was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Jonas Edward Fishburn II.

Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Miller-Ott Funeral Home in Hesston. Please wear a mask and observe social distancing.&nbsp; A private family funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 19, 2021 at Hesston United Methodist Church. The services will be live streamed from the Hesston United Methodist Church facebook page. Burial will follow at Hesston Cemetery. Memorials may be made out to Hesston College Nursing Scholarship in care of Hillary Dick in the Developmental Office, PO Box 3000, Hesston, Kansas 67062.&nbsp; In the check memo, please write Memorial Brenda Grim.

To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of&nbsp;Brenda Joyce Grim, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.wigginsfuneralhomes.com/obituary/brenda-grim/flowers?campaign=obituaryInline-flowers-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

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 </figure>Brenda Joyce Grim, 74, passed away March 12, 2021 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. She was born January 8, 1947 to Donovan E. and Mary K. (Winhold) Fishburn.&nbsp;Brenda was raised in Ellsworth, Kansas. She lived in McPherson, Kansas for 40 years and made her home in Hesston, Kansas in 2011, to be closer to her grandkids.She graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1965 and was a 1968 graduate of Central KS Area Vocational Technical School of Practical Nursing, where she earned her LPN degree.Brenda married Lowell Grim in 1969.Brenda was a licensed practical nurse for 42 years. She worked at Asbury Hospital at Salina, Kansas and spent 38 years working at McPherson Memorial Hospital. She was a lifetime member of the VFW Auxiliary in Ellsworth and a longtime leader of the Girl Scouts of America. Brenda was baptized in the Methodist Faith.She is survived by her daughter, Susan Fuqua of Hesston; grandchildren, Kyndra (Thomas) Hecker, Aaron Fuqua, Allyssa Fuqua and Riley Fuqua, great-grandchildren William Hecker, Alaina Hecker, and one-on-the-way; sister-in-law, Jane Fishburn of Tracy, California; and two nephews, Mike Fishburn and Jay Fishburn.Brenda was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Jonas Edward Fishburn II.Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Miller-Ott Funeral Home in Hesston. Please wear a mask and observe social distancing.&nbsp; A private family funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 19, 2021 at Hesston United Methodist Church. The services will be live streamed from the Hesston United Methodist Church facebook page. Burial will follow at Hesston Cemetery. Memorials may be made out to Hesston College Nursing Scholarship in care of Hillary Dick in the Developmental Office, PO Box 3000, Hesston, Kansas 67062.&nbsp; In the check memo, please write Memorial Brenda Grim.To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of&nbsp;Brenda Joyce Grim, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.wigginsfuneralhomes.com/obituary/brenda-grim/flowers?campaign=obituaryInline-flowers-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Brenda Joyce Grim | 1947 - 2021 |

Ervin Lee Horton, 93, passed away March 13, 2021, at his residence.&nbsp; He was born April 6, 1927, in Great Bend, to Charles Ellsworth and Hattie Ivy (Watters) Horton.

Ervin attended public schools in Great Bend and Nickerson. He served in the United States Army from 1945 to 1947, being stationed in Germany during World War II. Ervin graduated from barber college in Oklahoma City, OK, on March 12, 1948. He owned and operated barber shops in Dodge City, Montezuma, Satanta, and Hutchinson, retiring with over 50 years of service.

Ervin loved to sing and enjoyed his time as a member of the Hutchinson Salt Minors Barbershop Chorus. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

On May 28, 1947, Ervin married Margaret Ellen Warn, in Ashland. They shared over 48 years of marriage, prior to her death on Nov. 23, 1995. He then married Nancy Ruth Johnson Schweizer, on March 4, 1997, in Newton. They shared over 24 years of marriage.

Ervin is survived by wife, Nancy Horton of Hutchinson; daughters, Teri (Ed) Schriner, Karla (Mel) Limon, and Lu Crow; 9 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; stepchildren,&nbsp; Jodi (Les) Coleman, Scott (Amber) Schweizer, and Holly (Scott) Lindbloom; 12 stepgrandchildren; and 5 step great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Margaret; brother, Charles; sister, Goldie; daughter, Rena; and 3 great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday, March 19, 2021, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 518 E. 43rd, Hutchinson. Burial will follow in Wildmead Cemetery, Nickerson. Military honors will be conducted by Fort Riley Honor Guard. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 18, 2021, with the family present, at the church.

The service can be viewed online by joining the following Zoom meeting on the day of the service:

<a href="https://zoom.us/j/91895078044?pwd=Z1N2UGxaYk5IYm8wOVpoQ0FocUNOZz09">https://zoom.us/j/91895078044?pwd=Z1N2UGxaYk5IYm8wOVpoQ0FocUNOZz09</a> Meeting ID: 918 9507 8044 Passcode: 863689

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Interim HealthCare of Pratt, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Ervin Lee Horton, 93, passed away March 13, 2021, at his residence.&nbsp; He was born April 6, 1927, in Great Bend, to Charles Ellsworth and Hattie Ivy (Watters) Horton.Ervin attended public schools in Great Bend and Nickerson. He served in the United States Army from 1945 to 1947, being stationed in Germany during World War II. Ervin graduated from barber college in Oklahoma City, OK, on March 12, 1948. He owned and operated barber shops in Dodge City, Montezuma, Satanta, and Hutchinson, retiring with over 50 years of service.Ervin loved to sing and enjoyed his time as a member of the Hutchinson Salt Minors Barbershop Chorus. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.On May 28, 1947, Ervin married Margaret Ellen Warn, in Ashland. They shared over 48 years of marriage, prior to her death on Nov. 23, 1995. He then married Nancy Ruth Johnson Schweizer, on March 4, 1997, in Newton. They shared over 24 years of marriage.Ervin is survived by wife, Nancy Horton of Hutchinson; daughters, Teri (Ed) Schriner, Karla (Mel) Limon, and Lu Crow; 9 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; stepchildren,&nbsp; Jodi (Les) Coleman, Scott (Amber) Schweizer, and Holly (Scott) Lindbloom; 12 stepgrandchildren; and 5 step great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Margaret; brother, Charles; sister, Goldie; daughter, Rena; and 3 great-grandchildren.Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday, March 19, 2021, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 518 E. 43rd, Hutchinson. Burial will follow in Wildmead Cemetery, Nickerson. Military honors will be conducted by Fort Riley Honor Guard. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 18, 2021, with the family present, at the church.The service can be viewed online by joining the following Zoom meeting on the day of the service:<a href="https://zoom.us/j/91895078044?pwd=Z1N2UGxaYk5IYm8wOVpoQ0FocUNOZz09">https://zoom.us/j/91895078044?pwd=Z1N2UGxaYk5IYm8wOVpoQ0FocUNOZz09</a> Meeting ID: 918 9507 8044 Passcode: 863689In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Interim HealthCare of Pratt, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Ervin Lee Horton | 1927 - 2021 |

Ruth Irene Stull Jones, 85, formerly of Partridge, peacefully passed away March 13, 2021, at Good Shepherd Homecare &amp; Hospice, Manhattan. She was born July 1, 1935, in Partridge, to Roger Eli and Olive Grace (Black) Stull. Ruth was raised in Kansas and Maryland.&nbsp;

Ruth worked at a local theatre in Lyons. Ruth and her husband, Jim, moved to Partridge in 1964, where they opened the Partridge Café. Ruth owned and operated the café for 56 years, until she was 80 years old. Her specialties included homemade pies, hamburgers, fried chicken, and witty conversations. Ruth was recognized in the state of Kansas for outstanding cooking and many years of service to the community of Partridge. She was a long-time member of Maranatha Mennonite Church, South Hutchinson.

Ruth will be remembered as a loving mother, aunt, sister, grandma, and great-grandma. She also had many friends whom she loved, and enjoyed all the customers at the café. In addition, Ruth also loved playing Pitch, Yahtzee, dominoes, and spoiling her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be missed by many people; however, she lived a full life.&nbsp;

Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie “Jim” Clinton Jones.&nbsp; Ruth and Jim were married Dec. 22, 1954. He died April 28, 1989, after sharing 35 years of marriage. &nbsp;

Ruth is survived by her two children, son, Dr. Clinton Jones and wife Vicky of Stillwater, OK, and daughter, Janice Rogers and husband Jeff of Manhattan; granddaughters, Tagney Walters and husband Nick of Vermillion, SD, and Matley Jones, who is currently in Seattle, WA; grandsons, Dr. Adam Rogers and wife Jennifer of North Liberty, IA, Dr. Dallas Jones and wife Hannah of Aurora, CO, Matt Rogers and wife Kyla of Fort Dodge, IA, Montana Jones, and fiancé, &nbsp;Breanna Hagedorn of Lincoln; great-granddaughters, Lilly and Sage Creller, Ivy Rogers, all of North Liberty, Dawsyn Walters of Vermillion, SD, and Kerrigan Rogers of Fort Dodge;&nbsp; great-grandsons, Callum and Owen Rogers of Fort Dodge; and brother, Roger Paul Stull and wife Mary Lou of Maryland.&nbsp; Ruth is also survived by many nieces and nephews, who provided lots of loving humor and joy to her life

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, Roger and Olive Stull; sisters, Mary Stull Rippeon and husband Junior, Betty Jane Rippeon and husband Bernie; and sister-in-law, Virginia Koch and husband Oscar.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 19, 2021, at Elliott Chapel, with Pastor Paul Nisly officiating. Burial will follow in Partridge Cemetery. Friends may call from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, with the family present from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.

To view the service online, the link will be available at the end of Ruth’s obituary, on the Elliott Mortuary website the day of the service, beginning at 9:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Maranatha Mennonite Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS&nbsp; 67501.

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 </figure>Ruth Irene Stull Jones, 85, formerly of Partridge, peacefully passed away March 13, 2021, at Good Shepherd Homecare &amp; Hospice, Manhattan. She was born July 1, 1935, in Partridge, to Roger Eli and Olive Grace (Black) Stull. Ruth was raised in Kansas and Maryland.&nbsp;Ruth worked at a local theatre in Lyons. Ruth and her husband, Jim, moved to Partridge in 1964, where they opened the Partridge Café. Ruth owned and operated the café for 56 years, until she was 80 years old. Her specialties included homemade pies, hamburgers, fried chicken, and witty conversations. Ruth was recognized in the state of Kansas for outstanding cooking and many years of service to the community of Partridge. She was a long-time member of Maranatha Mennonite Church, South Hutchinson.Ruth will be remembered as a loving mother, aunt, sister, grandma, and great-grandma. She also had many friends whom she loved, and enjoyed all the customers at the café. In addition, Ruth also loved playing Pitch, Yahtzee, dominoes, and spoiling her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be missed by many people; however, she lived a full life.&nbsp;Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie “Jim” Clinton Jones.&nbsp; Ruth and Jim were married Dec. 22, 1954. He died April 28, 1989, after sharing 35 years of marriage. &nbsp;Ruth is survived by her two children, son, Dr. Clinton Jones and wife Vicky of Stillwater, OK, and daughter, Janice Rogers and husband Jeff of Manhattan; granddaughters, Tagney Walters and husband Nick of Vermillion, SD, and Matley Jones, who is currently in Seattle, WA; grandsons, Dr. Adam Rogers and wife Jennifer of North Liberty, IA, Dr. Dallas Jones and wife Hannah of Aurora, CO, Matt Rogers and wife Kyla of Fort Dodge, IA, Montana Jones, and fiancé, &nbsp;Breanna Hagedorn of Lincoln; great-granddaughters, Lilly and Sage Creller, Ivy Rogers, all of North Liberty, Dawsyn Walters of Vermillion, SD, and Kerrigan Rogers of Fort Dodge;&nbsp; great-grandsons, Callum and Owen Rogers of Fort Dodge; and brother, Roger Paul Stull and wife Mary Lou of Maryland.&nbsp; Ruth is also survived by many nieces and nephews, who provided lots of loving humor and joy to her lifeRuth was preceded in death by her parents, Roger and Olive Stull; sisters, Mary Stull Rippeon and husband Junior, Betty Jane Rippeon and husband Bernie; and sister-in-law, Virginia Koch and husband Oscar.Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 19, 2021, at Elliott Chapel, with Pastor Paul Nisly officiating. Burial will follow in Partridge Cemetery. Friends may call from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, with the family present from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.To view the service online, the link will be available at the end of Ruth’s obituary, on the Elliott Mortuary website the day of the service, beginning at 9:30 a.m.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Maranatha Mennonite Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS&nbsp; 67501.

Ruth Irene Stull Jones | 1935 - 2021 |

Carol Ann Glasgow, 78, of Hutchinson, died March 10, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born July 12, 1942, in Longmont, Colorado, the daughter of George L. and Verna B. (Branber) Stieber.

A Hutchinson resident since 2012, Carol was a homemaker. She enjoyed crafts, fishing, puzzles, games, and was a huge Jeff Gordon and Denver Broncos fan. But above all, Carol loved spending time with her family.&nbsp; She was a member of First Church of God.

On Nov. 21, 1964, Carol married Rex D. Glasgow, in Princeton, MO. He died July 13, 1984.

Carol is survived by: her children, Carla Hardman (fiancé, David Houston), Paducah, KY, Charlotte Vargas (Samuel), Uvalde, TX, George ‘Joe’ Glasgow (Geri), Jefferson, IA, Franklin Glasgow (Ellen), Indianola, IA; 15 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brother, Robert Belknap (Mary), Beloit; and numerous extended family members.

She was preceded in death by: her parents; brother, George ‘Larry’ Stieber; half-brothers, Richard Frazier, Donald Williamson, John Williamson, Jack Hayward; half-sister, Doris Williamson; and stepchildren, Cheryl Glasgow, Carol Dale, William Glasgow.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday, March 15, 2021, at Elliott Chapel, with Pastor Glenn Koster Sr. officiating. Burial will be in I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Indianola, IA, at a later date. Friends may sign the memorial book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, and 9 a.m. until service time Monday at Elliott Mortuary.

The service will be&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/nv1E-Hraox0">webcast</a>&nbsp;will be available at 1:30 p.m. Monday.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Carol Glasgow Memorial Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Carol Ann Glasgow, 78, of Hutchinson, died March 10, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born July 12, 1942, in Longmont, Colorado, the daughter of George L. and Verna B. (Branber) Stieber.A Hutchinson resident since 2012, Carol was a homemaker. She enjoyed crafts, fishing, puzzles, games, and was a huge Jeff Gordon and Denver Broncos fan. But above all, Carol loved spending time with her family.&nbsp; She was a member of First Church of God.On Nov. 21, 1964, Carol married Rex D. Glasgow, in Princeton, MO. He died July 13, 1984.Carol is survived by: her children, Carla Hardman (fiancé, David Houston), Paducah, KY, Charlotte Vargas (Samuel), Uvalde, TX, George ‘Joe’ Glasgow (Geri), Jefferson, IA, Franklin Glasgow (Ellen), Indianola, IA; 15 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brother, Robert Belknap (Mary), Beloit; and numerous extended family members.She was preceded in death by: her parents; brother, George ‘Larry’ Stieber; half-brothers, Richard Frazier, Donald Williamson, John Williamson, Jack Hayward; half-sister, Doris Williamson; and stepchildren, Cheryl Glasgow, Carol Dale, William Glasgow.Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday, March 15, 2021, at Elliott Chapel, with Pastor Glenn Koster Sr. officiating. Burial will be in I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Indianola, IA, at a later date. Friends may sign the memorial book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, and 9 a.m. until service time Monday at Elliott Mortuary.The service will be&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/nv1E-Hraox0">webcast</a>&nbsp;will be available at 1:30 p.m. Monday.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Carol Glasgow Memorial Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Carol Ann Glasgow | 1942 - 2021 |

Martha Wiens, 85, passed away March 10, 2021, at Legend of Hutchinson. She was born Oct. 18, 1935, in Munich, Germany, to Karl and Elizabeth (Schickhoffer) Maier.

Martha designed and handcrafted knitted clothing for Pegues and Wiley’s Department Stores, both formerly located in Hutchinson. For several years, she co-hosted a weekly German food cooking segment on KWCH during the noon news broadcast. She worked at Caldwell Wholesale Greenhouse as a Horticulture Specialist for over 15 years.&nbsp; Martha then worked as a Senior Tax Preparer at H&amp;R Block, retiring with more than 22 years of service.

She was a collector of anything associated with lady bugs. Martha enjoyed working in her flower garden, cooking, and of course, eating. Her playful way of doing things, always joking around, and her unusual sense of humor made her fun to be around. Martha loved to dance and would turn Saturday morning chores into a dance party. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

On Dec. 2, 1955, she married the love of her life, Wilbur ‘Wib’ Lee Wiens, in Munich, Germany. They shared over 41 years of marriage, prior to his death on March 7, 1997.

Martha is survived by daughters, Rose (Philip) Cornwell and Sharon (Tim) Surface, both of Hutchinson; granddaughters, Rachel (Kevin) Frymire of Newton, Rebecca (David) Bevilacqua of Hutchinson, and Kristi Shields of Hutchinson; great-grandchildren, Brittani Shields, Gage Pederson, Gunner Pederson, Colson Frymire, Seth Frymire, and Kali Frymire; siblings, Montford Maier and Lydia Kockerell; and numerous sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; great-grandson, Connor Frymire; seven siblings; and numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews.

Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 18, 2021, with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp; Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Friday, March 19, 2021, at North Inman Cemetery, Inman, with Pastor Rishawn Austin officiating.&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Hutchinson Secret Santa (a local nonprofit organization that provides holiday gifts to children of families in need), in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Martha Wiens, 85, passed away March 10, 2021, at Legend of Hutchinson. She was born Oct. 18, 1935, in Munich, Germany, to Karl and Elizabeth (Schickhoffer) Maier.Martha designed and handcrafted knitted clothing for Pegues and Wiley’s Department Stores, both formerly located in Hutchinson. For several years, she co-hosted a weekly German food cooking segment on KWCH during the noon news broadcast. She worked at Caldwell Wholesale Greenhouse as a Horticulture Specialist for over 15 years.&nbsp; Martha then worked as a Senior Tax Preparer at H&amp;R Block, retiring with more than 22 years of service.She was a collector of anything associated with lady bugs. Martha enjoyed working in her flower garden, cooking, and of course, eating. Her playful way of doing things, always joking around, and her unusual sense of humor made her fun to be around. Martha loved to dance and would turn Saturday morning chores into a dance party. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.On Dec. 2, 1955, she married the love of her life, Wilbur ‘Wib’ Lee Wiens, in Munich, Germany. They shared over 41 years of marriage, prior to his death on March 7, 1997.Martha is survived by daughters, Rose (Philip) Cornwell and Sharon (Tim) Surface, both of Hutchinson; granddaughters, Rachel (Kevin) Frymire of Newton, Rebecca (David) Bevilacqua of Hutchinson, and Kristi Shields of Hutchinson; great-grandchildren, Brittani Shields, Gage Pederson, Gunner Pederson, Colson Frymire, Seth Frymire, and Kali Frymire; siblings, Montford Maier and Lydia Kockerell; and numerous sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; great-grandson, Connor Frymire; seven siblings; and numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews.Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 18, 2021, with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp; Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Friday, March 19, 2021, at North Inman Cemetery, Inman, with Pastor Rishawn Austin officiating.&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Hutchinson Secret Santa (a local nonprofit organization that provides holiday gifts to children of families in need), in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Martha Wiens | 1935 - 2021 |

Scott Errol Thomas, of Hutchinson, passed away at his home on March 15, 2021, after a valiant 16-month battle with cancer. He was born June 26, 1970, in Hutchinson, to Donald Lee and Gayle (Smith) Thomas.

Scott graduated from Buhler High School in 1988. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education, specializing in Social Sciences, from Kansas State University in 1995. Scott went on to earn a Master’s Degree in Education from Baker University in 2005. He began teaching at Hutchinson High School in 1996 and was completing his 25th year of service at the time of his death.

Scott was united in marriage to Melissa Kay Hittle on July 20, 1996, at Grandview United Methodist Church, in Winfield. Their almost 25 years together included lots of love and laughter.

Outside of his family, Scott’s passion was sharing the stories of history to the many students who were a part of his classes at HHS over the years. In his spare time, Scott could often be found watching K-State sports, enjoying Star Wars movies, or playing disc golf with friends.

Scott is survived by: his wife, Melissa of the home; mother, Gayle Thomas of Hutchinson; brother, Cameron (Jeanne) Peirce of Hutchinson, mother-in-law, Mary Hittle of Winfield; brothers-in-law, Kerry (Carley) Hittle of Andover and Larry J. Hittle of Winfield; uncles, Allen Thomas of Council Grove and Bob (Jan) Thomas of Park City; nephew and niece, Blaise and Monica Hittle of Andover; nephews, Connor and Hayden Peirce of Hutchinson; and faithful canine companions, Abby and Dexter.

He was preceded in death: by his father, Don; his father-in-law, Larry G. Hittle; and grandparents: Charles Kenneth and Selma Beth Smith and Clyde Allen and Edith Ora Thomas.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 20, 2021, at&nbsp;Journey@South&nbsp;Hutch, 808 S Poplar St., South Hutchinson. Burial will take place 10 a.m. Monday, March 22, 2021, at Highland Cemetery, Winfield. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at Elliott Mortuary. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Friday at the church.

Guests are encouraged to wear K-State Wildcats or Hutchinson Salthawks gear in honor of Scott’s love of both.

Memorials are suggested to Scott E. Thomas Memorial Scholarship at Hutchinson High School, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Scott Errol Thomas, of Hutchinson, passed away at his home on March 15, 2021, after a valiant 16-month battle with cancer. He was born June 26, 1970, in Hutchinson, to Donald Lee and Gayle (Smith) Thomas.Scott graduated from Buhler High School in 1988. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education, specializing in Social Sciences, from Kansas State University in 1995. Scott went on to earn a Master’s Degree in Education from Baker University in 2005. He began teaching at Hutchinson High School in 1996 and was completing his 25th year of service at the time of his death.Scott was united in marriage to Melissa Kay Hittle on July 20, 1996, at Grandview United Methodist Church, in Winfield. Their almost 25 years together included lots of love and laughter.Outside of his family, Scott’s passion was sharing the stories of history to the many students who were a part of his classes at HHS over the years. In his spare time, Scott could often be found watching K-State sports, enjoying Star Wars movies, or playing disc golf with friends.Scott is survived by: his wife, Melissa of the home; mother, Gayle Thomas of Hutchinson; brother, Cameron (Jeanne) Peirce of Hutchinson, mother-in-law, Mary Hittle of Winfield; brothers-in-law, Kerry (Carley) Hittle of Andover and Larry J. Hittle of Winfield; uncles, Allen Thomas of Council Grove and Bob (Jan) Thomas of Park City; nephew and niece, Blaise and Monica Hittle of Andover; nephews, Connor and Hayden Peirce of Hutchinson; and faithful canine companions, Abby and Dexter.He was preceded in death: by his father, Don; his father-in-law, Larry G. Hittle; and grandparents: Charles Kenneth and Selma Beth Smith and Clyde Allen and Edith Ora Thomas.Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 20, 2021, at&nbsp;Journey@South&nbsp;Hutch, 808 S Poplar St., South Hutchinson. Burial will take place 10 a.m. Monday, March 22, 2021, at Highland Cemetery, Winfield. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at Elliott Mortuary. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Friday at the church.Guests are encouraged to wear K-State Wildcats or Hutchinson Salthawks gear in honor of Scott’s love of both.Memorials are suggested to Scott E. Thomas Memorial Scholarship at Hutchinson High School, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Scott Errol Thomas | 1970 - 2021 |

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Larry C. Miller, 79, of Newton, Kansas, passed away Monday, March 8, 2021. He was born Oct. 17, 1941 in Harper, Kansas, the son of Norman and Ruth (Stutzman) Miller.

He was a graduate of Attica High School and Hesston College.

Larry was a lifelong resident of Crystal Springs. He was a farmer and mechanic, working alongside his father at Miller Machine Shop, developing the same skills and abilities as his father. Larry was sensitive, intelligent, a good worker, creative and had good mechanical aptitude. They both had the ability to create, build, or modify machines to perform certain jobs/tasks better and more efficiently. He eventually took ownership of the shop and changed the name to Crystal Springs Machine Shop.

Our family is grateful for Larry’s friends and neighbors in the Crystal Springs community who looked out for him and alerted us when Larry began having difficulties with dementia.

Larry is survived by his sister, Margaret (Harold) Winsinger of Hesston; brother, Keith (Lois) Miller of Edwardsburg, Michigan; niece, Brenda (Bruce) Eitzen of Hesston; nephews, Randy (Christy) Winsinger of Dunnellon, Florida, Bradden (Kristen) Miller of Anacortes, Washington, and David (Lindsay) Miller of Granger, Indiana.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Ruth Miller.

Graveside inurnment services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Crystal Springs Cemetery, rural Harper, Kansas. Please wear masks and social distance. Miller-Ott Funeral Home in Hesston is handling the arrangements.

To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of&nbsp;Larry C. Miller, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.wigginsfuneralhomes.com/obituary/larry-miller/flowers?campaign=obituaryInline-flowers-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Larry C. Miller, 79, of Newton, Kansas, passed away Monday, March 8, 2021. He was born Oct. 17, 1941 in Harper, Kansas, the son of Norman and Ruth (Stutzman) Miller.He was a graduate of Attica High School and Hesston College.Larry was a lifelong resident of Crystal Springs. He was a farmer and mechanic, working alongside his father at Miller Machine Shop, developing the same skills and abilities as his father. Larry was sensitive, intelligent, a good worker, creative and had good mechanical aptitude. They both had the ability to create, build, or modify machines to perform certain jobs/tasks better and more efficiently. He eventually took ownership of the shop and changed the name to Crystal Springs Machine Shop.Our family is grateful for Larry’s friends and neighbors in the Crystal Springs community who looked out for him and alerted us when Larry began having difficulties with dementia.Larry is survived by his sister, Margaret (Harold) Winsinger of Hesston; brother, Keith (Lois) Miller of Edwardsburg, Michigan; niece, Brenda (Bruce) Eitzen of Hesston; nephews, Randy (Christy) Winsinger of Dunnellon, Florida, Bradden (Kristen) Miller of Anacortes, Washington, and David (Lindsay) Miller of Granger, Indiana.He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Ruth Miller.Graveside inurnment services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Crystal Springs Cemetery, rural Harper, Kansas. Please wear masks and social distance. Miller-Ott Funeral Home in Hesston is handling the arrangements.To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of&nbsp;Larry C. Miller, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.wigginsfuneralhomes.com/obituary/larry-miller/flowers?campaign=obituaryInline-flowers-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Larry C. Miller of Newton, Kansas | 1941 - 2021 | 

Ellen G. Angell, of Hutchinson, died March 8, 2021, at Hospice House. Ellen was a longtime employee of Luminous Neon Art &amp; Sign Systems and attended Crossroads Christian Church. 

Private memorial services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Hutchinson Animal Shelter, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main St., Hutchinson, KS 67501

Ellen G. Angell, of Hutchinson, died March 8, 2021, at Hospice House. Ellen was a longtime employee of Luminous Neon Art &amp; Sign Systems and attended Crossroads Christian Church. Private memorial services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Hutchinson Animal Shelter, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main St., Hutchinson, KS 67501

Ellen G. Angell | 2021 |

David Lynn Johnson, 73, of Hesston, Kansas, passed away March 9, 2021 at Wesley Medical Center.&nbsp; He was born April 3, 1947 in Liberal, Kansas, the son of Harry and Coleen (Mosher) Johnson.

He served in the United States Navy from 1966 to 1971, attaining the rank of 2nd&nbsp;Class Torpedoman.

He graduated from Friends University in Wichita with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems in 1996.

David was a senior communications technician at Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline.

He attended Grace Crossing Church in Moundridge.

David was united in marriage to Eileen Brandes on January 15, 1970 at the Pearl Harbor Submarine Base, Hawaii.

Survivors include his wife, Eileen Johnson of the home; daughters, Tracey (James) Hemmert of Molalla, Oregon, Andria Johnson of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Cynthia Johnson of Burlington, North Carolina; granddaughter, Jaquilyn Marie Johnson Holder of Wichita; and sister, Judith (Ted) Mason of Guthrie, Oklahoma.

David was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Coleen Johnson.

Cremation is planned, with family greeting friends from 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Miller-Ott Funeral Home, Hesston. Please wear masks and social distance. Memorial contributions may be made to Dyck Arboretum of the Plains or American Cancer Society in care of Miller-Ott Funeral Home, PO Box 32, Hesston, KS 67062.

To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of&nbsp;David Lynn Johnson, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.wigginsfuneralhomes.com/obituary/david-johnson/flowers?campaign=obituaryInline-flowers-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

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 </figure>David Lynn Johnson, 73, of Hesston, Kansas, passed away March 9, 2021 at Wesley Medical Center.&nbsp; He was born April 3, 1947 in Liberal, Kansas, the son of Harry and Coleen (Mosher) Johnson.He served in the United States Navy from 1966 to 1971, attaining the rank of 2nd&nbsp;Class Torpedoman.He graduated from Friends University in Wichita with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems in 1996.David was a senior communications technician at Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline.He attended Grace Crossing Church in Moundridge.David was united in marriage to Eileen Brandes on January 15, 1970 at the Pearl Harbor Submarine Base, Hawaii.Survivors include his wife, Eileen Johnson of the home; daughters, Tracey (James) Hemmert of Molalla, Oregon, Andria Johnson of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Cynthia Johnson of Burlington, North Carolina; granddaughter, Jaquilyn Marie Johnson Holder of Wichita; and sister, Judith (Ted) Mason of Guthrie, Oklahoma.David was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Coleen Johnson.Cremation is planned, with family greeting friends from 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Miller-Ott Funeral Home, Hesston. Please wear masks and social distance. Memorial contributions may be made to Dyck Arboretum of the Plains or American Cancer Society in care of Miller-Ott Funeral Home, PO Box 32, Hesston, KS 67062.To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of&nbsp;David Lynn Johnson, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.wigginsfuneralhomes.com/obituary/david-johnson/flowers?campaign=obituaryInline-flowers-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

David Lynn Johnson | 1947 - 2021 |

Larry was a lifelong resident of Crystal Springs. He was a farmer and mechanic, working alongside his father at Miller Machine Shop, developing the same skills and abilities as his father. Larry was sensitive, intelligent, a good worker, creative and had good mechanical aptitude.&nbsp; They both had the ability to create, build, or modify machines to perform certain jobs/tasks better and more efficiently. He eventually took ownership of the shop and changed the name to Crystal Springs Machine Shop.

Larry C. Miller, 79, of Newton, Kansas, passed away Monday, March 8, 2021. He was born Oct. 17, 1941 in Harper, Kansas, the son of Norman and Ruth (Stutzman) Miller.He was a graduate of Attica High School and Hesston College.Larry was a lifelong resident of Crystal Springs. He was a farmer and mechanic, working alongside his father at Miller Machine Shop, developing the same skills and abilities as his father. Larry was sensitive, intelligent, a good worker, creative and had good mechanical aptitude.&nbsp; They both had the ability to create, build, or modify machines to perform certain jobs/tasks better and more efficiently. He eventually took ownership of the shop and changed the name to Crystal Springs Machine Shop.Our family is grateful for Larry’s friends and neighbors in the Crystal Springs community who looked out for him and alerted us when Larry began having difficulties with dementia.Larry is survived by his sister, Margaret (Harold) Winsinger of Hesston; brother, Keith (Lois) Miller of Edwardsburg, Michigan; niece, Brenda (Bruce) Eitzen of Hesston; nephews, Randy (Christy) Winsinger of Dunnellon, Florida, Bradden (Kristen) Miller of Anacortes, Washington, and David (Lindsay) Miller of Granger, Indiana.He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Ruth Miller.Graveside inurnment services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Crystal Springs Cemetery, rural Harper, Kansas. Please wear masks and social distance. Miller-Ott Funeral Home in Hesston is handling the arrangements.To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of&nbsp;Larry C. Miller, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.wigginsfuneralhomes.com/obituary/larry-miller/flowers?campaign=obituaryInline-flowers-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Larry C. Miller | 1941 - 2021 |

Raymond B. Harper Jr., 86, of Hutchinson,&nbsp; died March 9, 2021, at Pleasant View Home, Inman. He was born June 25, 1934, in Uniontown, PA, to Raymond and Evelyn (Cashner) Harper Sr.

Ray served in the United States Navy from 1951 to 1955. He was stationed at the base in Yoder and served on the aircraft carrier, USS Coral Sea. Ray worked as a meat cutter at various grocery stores, finishing his career with Wal-Mart. He loved all sports, especially baseball. Ray’s favorite teams were the Baltimore Orioles and the Kansas City Royals. He was a member of First Church of God, Hutchinson.

In 1954 Ray married Ina M. Gibson in Hutchinson. They shared 67 years together.

He is survived by: wife, Ina Harper, Hutchinson; daughters, Kathy Drouhard (Terry) and Susie George (Terry), both of Hutchinson; sister, Cookie Miller, Pennsylvania; grandchildren, Matthew Drouhard (Lindsay), Anne Beck (Tanner), and Tanner George (fiancé, Chloe); great-grandchildren, Regan and Truitt Beck, Jackson, Nolan and Silas Drouhard.

Ray was preceded in death by his parents.

Cremation has taken place. There will be no services at this time.

Memorials are suggested to First Church of God Hearts to Hands, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Raymond B. Harper Jr., 86, of Hutchinson,&nbsp; died March 9, 2021, at Pleasant View Home, Inman. He was born June 25, 1934, in Uniontown, PA, to Raymond and Evelyn (Cashner) Harper Sr.Ray served in the United States Navy from 1951 to 1955. He was stationed at the base in Yoder and served on the aircraft carrier, USS Coral Sea. Ray worked as a meat cutter at various grocery stores, finishing his career with Wal-Mart. He loved all sports, especially baseball. Ray’s favorite teams were the Baltimore Orioles and the Kansas City Royals. He was a member of First Church of God, Hutchinson.In 1954 Ray married Ina M. Gibson in Hutchinson. They shared 67 years together.He is survived by: wife, Ina Harper, Hutchinson; daughters, Kathy Drouhard (Terry) and Susie George (Terry), both of Hutchinson; sister, Cookie Miller, Pennsylvania; grandchildren, Matthew Drouhard (Lindsay), Anne Beck (Tanner), and Tanner George (fiancé, Chloe); great-grandchildren, Regan and Truitt Beck, Jackson, Nolan and Silas Drouhard.Ray was preceded in death by his parents.Cremation has taken place. There will be no services at this time.Memorials are suggested to First Church of God Hearts to Hands, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Raymond B. Harper Jr. | 1934 - 2021 |

Catherine ‘Kathy’ Ann Kappenman, 63, passed away March 8, 2021, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born Aug. 24, 1957, in Mitchell, SD, to Norbert and Annabelle (Ernster) Hoffman.

Kathy was a 1975 graduate of Parkston High School, Parkston, SD. She earned an Associate of Arts Degree in the Medical Assistant’s Program from Nettleton College, Sioux Falls, SD. Kathy operated a home childcare center for 22 years. In 2009, she went to work as a food program specialist at Child Care Links and was still serving in that capacity at the time of her death.

On July 12, 1980, Kathy married Ralph Kappenman, in Dimock, SD. They shared over 40 years of marriage.

She is survived by husband, Ralph Kappenman of Hutchinson; sons, Matthew (Teressa) Kappenman of Lawrence, and Steven (Morgan) Kappenman of Hutchinson; mother, Annabelle Hoffman of Parkston, SD; grandsons, Lucas Kappenman and Landry Kappenman; and siblings, David (JoAnn) Hoffman, Douglas (Janis) Hoffman, Terry (Darcy) Hoffman, Mary (Dennis) Meyer, Linda (Keith) Mueller, Patty (Tim) Moran, Diane (fiancé, Toby Remmers) Murtha, and Renee (Tom) Semmler.

Kathy was preceded in death by her father, Norbert Hoffman, and parents-in-law, Robert and Veronica Kappenman.

Cremation has taken place. Parish Rosary will be 10 a.m. Saturday, March 13, 2021, at Church of the Holy Cross, 2631 Independence Road, Hutchinson. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 a.m. at the church. The Parish Rosary and Mass of Christian Burial will be officiated by Father Aaron Spexarth. Inurnment will be at a future date at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Parkston, SD. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, March 11, 2021, and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, March 12, 2021, with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.

The Parish Rosary and the Mass of Christian Burial can be viewed online by going to the <a href="http://holycross-hutch.com/mass">website</a> and selecting the ‘Click here to go to the Holy Cross Catholic Youtube Channel’.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Child Care Links, Hutchinson, or Cancer Council of Reno County, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Catherine ‘Kathy’ Ann Kappenman, 63, passed away March 8, 2021, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born Aug. 24, 1957, in Mitchell, SD, to Norbert and Annabelle (Ernster) Hoffman.Kathy was a 1975 graduate of Parkston High School, Parkston, SD. She earned an Associate of Arts Degree in the Medical Assistant’s Program from Nettleton College, Sioux Falls, SD. Kathy operated a home childcare center for 22 years. In 2009, she went to work as a food program specialist at Child Care Links and was still serving in that capacity at the time of her death.On July 12, 1980, Kathy married Ralph Kappenman, in Dimock, SD. They shared over 40 years of marriage.She is survived by husband, Ralph Kappenman of Hutchinson; sons, Matthew (Teressa) Kappenman of Lawrence, and Steven (Morgan) Kappenman of Hutchinson; mother, Annabelle Hoffman of Parkston, SD; grandsons, Lucas Kappenman and Landry Kappenman; and siblings, David (JoAnn) Hoffman, Douglas (Janis) Hoffman, Terry (Darcy) Hoffman, Mary (Dennis) Meyer, Linda (Keith) Mueller, Patty (Tim) Moran, Diane (fiancé, Toby Remmers) Murtha, and Renee (Tom) Semmler.Kathy was preceded in death by her father, Norbert Hoffman, and parents-in-law, Robert and Veronica Kappenman.Cremation has taken place. Parish Rosary will be 10 a.m. Saturday, March 13, 2021, at Church of the Holy Cross, 2631 Independence Road, Hutchinson. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 a.m. at the church. The Parish Rosary and Mass of Christian Burial will be officiated by Father Aaron Spexarth. Inurnment will be at a future date at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Parkston, SD. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, March 11, 2021, and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, March 12, 2021, with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.The Parish Rosary and the Mass of Christian Burial can be viewed online by going to the <a href="http://holycross-hutch.com/mass">website</a> and selecting the ‘Click here to go to the Holy Cross Catholic Youtube Channel’.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Child Care Links, Hutchinson, or Cancer Council of Reno County, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Catherine 'Kathy' Ann Kappenman | 1957 - 2021 |

Barbara Sue Nisly, 62, passed away March 8, 2021, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. She was born Nov. 13, 1958, in Washington, Indiana, to Mervin Leroy Lengacher, a farmer, carpenter, and Amish-Mennonite pastor, and Orpha (Wagler) Lengacher, a homemaker.

Throughout her life, Sue exemplified Christ’s compassion and love for all, and she strove to support people in pain, whether from illness, mistreatment, rejection or bereavement. Sue grew up on a poultry farm and loved playing softball and volleyball. Though she didn’t continue high school beyond the 11th grade, Sue was intellectually curious and widely read, and went on to serve as a schoolteacher for two years in her community in Indiana. She grew to know her future husband, Cliff, during a term of service at the River Forest Nursing Home in Three Rivers, Michigan, and they were married on Nov. 3, 1979, in Montgomery, Indiana.

They moved to Cliff’s home in rural Hutchinson, where they worked together for four years as Area Supervisors for Choice Books of Kansas. Sue spent the next three decades working as a partner to Cliff on their dairy farm, and as a homemaker for her sons Justin and Jadon, as well as for a number of foster children. She enjoyed teaching Sunday School, showing Brown Swiss cows at the state fair and national shows, and volunteering as a 4-H leader.

Her own experience of illness — Sue survived three bouts of cancer, innumerable surgeries, and a liver transplant in 2012 — did not reduce her vigor for life, but instead made her a fierce advocate for all those living with disease and disability. Young people were always welcome in her home; as a survivor of violence in her youth, she provided invaluable love and support without judgement to many who were struggling or suffering.

Sue is survived by: her husband of 41 years, Clifford Nisly; children, Justin Nisly (Namrata Kolachalam) and Jadon Nisly-Goretzki (Lisa); step-mother, Delilah (Wagler) Lengacher; siblings, Ruth Ann (Rick) Stoll, Mark (Angie), Matt (Amy), Merv (Gina) and Tim (Dena); step-siblings, Merlin Wagler and Marla Gehman; uncles and aunts, Uriah Wagler, Miriam Gerig, Naomi Swartzentruber, Barb Miller, Roman Wagler, Betty Flynn, Glenn, Harold, and Ray Lengacher, Sylvia Marner, Betty Marner; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by: her parents, Leroy and Orpha, brother, Michael, and uncle, Harvey Wagler.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Friday, March 12, 2021, at the Pleasantview Activity Center, 5013 S. Dean Road. Visitation will from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Activity Center. The service will be livestreamed <a href="https://rebrand.ly/suenisly">here</a>. A second memorial service will be held in Sue’s childhood community of Daviess County, Indiana on March 27, with additional details to follow soon.

Sue deeply believed in protecting the vulnerable, the elderly, and the ill, so the family requests that all who attend honor her wishes by wearing a mask and observing social distancing.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gift of Life Transplant House, in care of Elliot Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Barbara Sue Nisly, 62, passed away March 8, 2021, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. She was born Nov. 13, 1958, in Washington, Indiana, to Mervin Leroy Lengacher, a farmer, carpenter, and Amish-Mennonite pastor, and Orpha (Wagler) Lengacher, a homemaker.Throughout her life, Sue exemplified Christ’s compassion and love for all, and she strove to support people in pain, whether from illness, mistreatment, rejection or bereavement. Sue grew up on a poultry farm and loved playing softball and volleyball. Though she didn’t continue high school beyond the 11th grade, Sue was intellectually curious and widely read, and went on to serve as a schoolteacher for two years in her community in Indiana. She grew to know her future husband, Cliff, during a term of service at the River Forest Nursing Home in Three Rivers, Michigan, and they were married on Nov. 3, 1979, in Montgomery, Indiana.They moved to Cliff’s home in rural Hutchinson, where they worked together for four years as Area Supervisors for Choice Books of Kansas. Sue spent the next three decades working as a partner to Cliff on their dairy farm, and as a homemaker for her sons Justin and Jadon, as well as for a number of foster children. She enjoyed teaching Sunday School, showing Brown Swiss cows at the state fair and national shows, and volunteering as a 4-H leader.Her own experience of illness — Sue survived three bouts of cancer, innumerable surgeries, and a liver transplant in 2012 — did not reduce her vigor for life, but instead made her a fierce advocate for all those living with disease and disability. Young people were always welcome in her home; as a survivor of violence in her youth, she provided invaluable love and support without judgement to many who were struggling or suffering.Sue is survived by: her husband of 41 years, Clifford Nisly; children, Justin Nisly (Namrata Kolachalam) and Jadon Nisly-Goretzki (Lisa); step-mother, Delilah (Wagler) Lengacher; siblings, Ruth Ann (Rick) Stoll, Mark (Angie), Matt (Amy), Merv (Gina) and Tim (Dena); step-siblings, Merlin Wagler and Marla Gehman; uncles and aunts, Uriah Wagler, Miriam Gerig, Naomi Swartzentruber, Barb Miller, Roman Wagler, Betty Flynn, Glenn, Harold, and Ray Lengacher, Sylvia Marner, Betty Marner; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by: her parents, Leroy and Orpha, brother, Michael, and uncle, Harvey Wagler.Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Friday, March 12, 2021, at the Pleasantview Activity Center, 5013 S. Dean Road. Visitation will from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Activity Center. The service will be livestreamed <a href="https://rebrand.ly/suenisly">here</a>. A second memorial service will be held in Sue’s childhood community of Daviess County, Indiana on March 27, with additional details to follow soon.Sue deeply believed in protecting the vulnerable, the elderly, and the ill, so the family requests that all who attend honor her wishes by wearing a mask and observing social distancing.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gift of Life Transplant House, in care of Elliot Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Barbara Sue Nisly | 1958 - 2021 |

Jean Louise Freeseman, 64, of Hutchinson, died on March 7, 2021, at her home. She was born May 19, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois, to Donald and Mary (Jarchow) Wagner.

Jean graduated high school in 1974, in Hutchinson, Minnesota. She worked as a collection agent for a law office. Jean was a member of the American Legion and VFW auxiliary. She loved to read and made beautiful cross stitch pieces. Though she did not have her own children, Jean loved and spoiled any child that she knew.

On Jan. 1, 1996, she married Thomas Scott Freeseman in Overland Park, Kansas. They shared 25 years together.

Jean is survived by husband, Tom Freeseman, Hutchinson; brother, Richard Wagner, Spring, Texas; sister, Catherine Bernardy, Hutchinson, Minnesota; brother, Joseph Wagner, Eden Prairie, Minnesota; nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Memorials are suggested to the Food Bank of Reno County, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Jean Louise Freeseman, 64, of Hutchinson, died on March 7, 2021, at her home. She was born May 19, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois, to Donald and Mary (Jarchow) Wagner.Jean graduated high school in 1974, in Hutchinson, Minnesota. She worked as a collection agent for a law office. Jean was a member of the American Legion and VFW auxiliary. She loved to read and made beautiful cross stitch pieces. Though she did not have her own children, Jean loved and spoiled any child that she knew.On Jan. 1, 1996, she married Thomas Scott Freeseman in Overland Park, Kansas. They shared 25 years together.Jean is survived by husband, Tom Freeseman, Hutchinson; brother, Richard Wagner, Spring, Texas; sister, Catherine Bernardy, Hutchinson, Minnesota; brother, Joseph Wagner, Eden Prairie, Minnesota; nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents.Cremation has taken place. There will be no services at this time.Memorials are suggested to the Food Bank of Reno County, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Jean Freeseman | 1956 - 2021 |

Delma J. Thiel, 70, died peacefully March 10, 2021, in Hutchinson. 

Survivors include: son, Rex Thiel and his wife Jennifer; daughter, Dawn Thiel; five grandchildren, Mariah Lytle, Ryan Thiel, Adrian and Isaiah Price; and many family and friends who love her.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Delma J. Thiel, 70, died peacefully March 10, 2021, in Hutchinson. Survivors include: son, Rex Thiel and his wife Jennifer; daughter, Dawn Thiel; five grandchildren, Mariah Lytle, Ryan Thiel, Adrian and Isaiah Price; and many family and friends who love her.&nbsp;Cremation has taken place.

Delma J. Thiel | 1951 - 2021 |

Ruth M. Yutzy, 92, went to be with her Heavenly Father on March 2, 2021, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson, Kansas. Ruth Marilyn Roupp was born March 18, 1928, to John and Lillie (Balmer) Roupp in Newton, Kansas. She was the middle of five children. Ruth grew up and spent her childhood in rural Hesston and attended the Hesston Academy. After college she taught school in a rural schoolhouse, Shady Side, outside of Newton for three years.

On August 10, 1950, Ruth married Paul A. Yutzy in rural Hesston, a day so hot the candles melted before they were lit. She and Paul lived in Yoder a short time and later moved to the farm where he was raised southwest of Hutchinson. She was a homemaker for the first 20 years of their marriage, being active in church work, the school and neighborhood, always willing to provide a home-cooked meal or fruit basket for friends or those in need. In October of 1970, the family moved to Hutchinson. About that time, Ruth went to work outside the home for the first time since they were married. She spent many years in food service, first at Mennonite Manor and later for USD 308. Her last 24 years of service were as Director of Junior Volunteers/Volunteens at Hutchinson Hospital, a job she truly loved. For years after teens moved out of the program, many would intentionally keep in touch with her, popping into the office and sending notes or coming up to talk to her when they saw her out in public. She estimated that she had worked with more than 370 Volunteens over the years.

Ruth was a woman of deep faith, living it out in her day-to-day life. She was a faithful member of Journey Mennonite Church for 70 years, where she actively served in numerous capacities throughout the years.

Ruth’s family was very important to her. She would often ask about the great-grandchildren’s progress and loved being hugged and kissed by them. Her prayers covered her entire family each day.

Music was always an important part of Ruth’s life. In her early years she sang in a quartet with good friends and occasionally revived the music with them and others later. She loved to play the piano, sang in an octet with Paul and enjoyed attending her family members’ programs and concerts.

Ruth and Paul enjoyed traveling and were fortunate to spend time traveling to numerous places inside and outside the United States, including the Panama Canal, Europe, Alaska, and Costa Rica for their grandson’s wedding.

After Ruth and Paul moved to Mennonite Friendship Communities in August 2008, she was able to enjoy the benefits of a smaller home with less housekeeping, allowing more time to do the things she enjoyed. Even there, she was involved in the residents’ council and enjoyed her “neighborhood,” keeping up with those in her community.

She was preceded in death by her husband on December 29, 2011, and a daughter, Ronda Kay, was stillborn on March 9, 1960. Her parents and older brothers, Willard and Milford, and her younger sister, Elda Guhr, also preceded her in death. She is survived by daughters, Sondra (Bill) Popp and Rita (Bill) Eldridge, all of Hutchinson; grandchildren Cameron Popp (Andrea Cordero), Falls Church, VA; Megan (Dustin) Miller; Cassi (David) Johnston, all of Hutchinson; and Kyle Eldridge, McPherson; great-grandchildren Noah and Miriam Popp; Brody and Whitney Miller; Adelynn, Ava and Oliver Johnston; and brother Delbert (JoAnn) Roupp of Colorado.

The private family service will be live-streamed at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 9, as well as being available after the service on the Journey Mennonite YouTube channel:&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/DNt8Vehkiao">https://youtu.be/DNt8Vehkiao</a>.

Memorial contributions may be sent to Mennonite Friendship Communities or Central Christian School, in care of Elliott Mortuary. Friends may sign the guestbook at Elliott Mortuary through Monday, 9:00-5:00.

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Ruth M. Yutzy, 92, went to be with her Heavenly Father on March 2, 2021, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson, Kansas. Ruth Marilyn Roupp was born March 18, 1928, to John and Lillie (Balmer) Roupp in Newton, Kansas. She was the middle of five children. Ruth grew up and spent her childhood in rural Hesston and attended the Hesston Academy. After college she taught school in a rural schoolhouse, Shady Side, outside of Newton for three years.On August 10, 1950, Ruth married Paul A. Yutzy in rural Hesston, a day so hot the candles melted before they were lit. She and Paul lived in Yoder a short time and later moved to the farm where he was raised southwest of Hutchinson. She was a homemaker for the first 20 years of their marriage, being active in church work, the school and neighborhood, always willing to provide a home-cooked meal or fruit basket for friends or those in need. In October of 1970, the family moved to Hutchinson. About that time, Ruth went to work outside the home for the first time since they were married. She spent many years in food service, first at Mennonite Manor and later for USD 308. Her last 24 years of service were as Director of Junior Volunteers/Volunteens at Hutchinson Hospital, a job she truly loved. For years after teens moved out of the program, many would intentionally keep in touch with her, popping into the office and sending notes or coming up to talk to her when they saw her out in public. She estimated that she had worked with more than 370 Volunteens over the years.Ruth was a woman of deep faith, living it out in her day-to-day life. She was a faithful member of Journey Mennonite Church for 70 years, where she actively served in numerous capacities throughout the years.Ruth’s family was very important to her. She would often ask about the great-grandchildren’s progress and loved being hugged and kissed by them. Her prayers covered her entire family each day.Music was always an important part of Ruth’s life. In her early years she sang in a quartet with good friends and occasionally revived the music with them and others later. She loved to play the piano, sang in an octet with Paul and enjoyed attending her family members’ programs and concerts.Ruth and Paul enjoyed traveling and were fortunate to spend time traveling to numerous places inside and outside the United States, including the Panama Canal, Europe, Alaska, and Costa Rica for their grandson’s wedding.After Ruth and Paul moved to Mennonite Friendship Communities in August 2008, she was able to enjoy the benefits of a smaller home with less housekeeping, allowing more time to do the things she enjoyed. Even there, she was involved in the residents’ council and enjoyed her “neighborhood,” keeping up with those in her community.She was preceded in death by her husband on December 29, 2011, and a daughter, Ronda Kay, was stillborn on March 9, 1960. Her parents and older brothers, Willard and Milford, and her younger sister, Elda Guhr, also preceded her in death. She is survived by daughters, Sondra (Bill) Popp and Rita (Bill) Eldridge, all of Hutchinson; grandchildren Cameron Popp (Andrea Cordero), Falls Church, VA; Megan (Dustin) Miller; Cassi (David) Johnston, all of Hutchinson; and Kyle Eldridge, McPherson; great-grandchildren Noah and Miriam Popp; Brody and Whitney Miller; Adelynn, Ava and Oliver Johnston; and brother Delbert (JoAnn) Roupp of Colorado.The private family service will be live-streamed at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 9, as well as being available after the service on the Journey Mennonite YouTube channel:&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/DNt8Vehkiao">https://youtu.be/DNt8Vehkiao</a>.Memorial contributions may be sent to Mennonite Friendship Communities or Central Christian School, in care of Elliott Mortuary. Friends may sign the guestbook at Elliott Mortuary through Monday, 9:00-5:00.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ruth Yutzy | 1928 - 2021 | 

Wilma Phelps, 96, died peacefully at her longtime home of Schowalter Villa in Hesston, Kansas on 3 March 2021.

Wilma was born on the 24 January 1925 in Beaver Crossing Nebraska to Elbert and Clara Hostetler (nee Burkey).&nbsp; She was the oldest of 6 children:&nbsp; Eldon Hostetler&nbsp; (Eileen), Edith Reed (Robin), Margie Swartzendruber (Wayne), Leila DeVoe (Paul) and Vada Clemens (Gene).&nbsp;

Wilma felt fortunate to attend Hesston College and graduated with an Academic Diploma in 1945.&nbsp; Her first main job was as a Secretary with the Mennonite Central Committee in Akron Pennsylvania.&nbsp; After a year and a half with them she signed up with MCC for supporting the refugee efforts from WWII.&nbsp; She spent the following 3 years in Canada, Naples Italy &amp; Gronau Germany.&nbsp; Upon return she worked for Hesston College for 2 years before moving to Colorado.&nbsp;

While in Colorado she met her husband Robert (Bob) Phelps and they married on 28 September 1963.&nbsp; They had 2 children James and Beth.&nbsp; Sadly, Bob died in a car accident on 11 September 1973.

Wilma leaves to cherish her memory her children and grandchildren – James and Amy and their boys Ryder and Hawke (Colorado) and Beth and Matt and their children Emma and Noah (New Zealand) along with her youngest sister Vada and her husband Gene (Pennsylvania) and many devoted nieces and nephews.

Anyone who will have known Wilma will remember her smile.&nbsp; You rarely saw her without that beautiful accessory.&nbsp; She found the good in everything and everyone and loved unconditionally.&nbsp; She saw the beauty in the simple and was a lover of animals and the natural world.&nbsp; She had a green thumb like no other.&nbsp; The ripple effects of her many beautiful things made a big impact to the lives of many.

We want to make special mention to each and every staff member at Schowalter Villa.&nbsp; Mom loved being a part of this community and felt happy, safe and supported and loved.&nbsp; We can’t thank them enough.&nbsp; They are our angels and if you have a moment, take time to drop off flowers, produce, or notes to these special people.&nbsp;

To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of&nbsp;Wilma Jane Phelps, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.wigginsfuneralhomes.com/obituary/wilma-phelps/flowers?campaign=obituaryInline-flowers-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

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 </figure>Wilma Phelps, 96, died peacefully at her longtime home of Schowalter Villa in Hesston, Kansas on 3 March 2021.Wilma was born on the 24 January 1925 in Beaver Crossing Nebraska to Elbert and Clara Hostetler (nee Burkey).&nbsp; She was the oldest of 6 children:&nbsp; Eldon Hostetler&nbsp; (Eileen), Edith Reed (Robin), Margie Swartzendruber (Wayne), Leila DeVoe (Paul) and Vada Clemens (Gene).&nbsp;Wilma felt fortunate to attend Hesston College and graduated with an Academic Diploma in 1945.&nbsp; Her first main job was as a Secretary with the Mennonite Central Committee in Akron Pennsylvania.&nbsp; After a year and a half with them she signed up with MCC for supporting the refugee efforts from WWII.&nbsp; She spent the following 3 years in Canada, Naples Italy &amp; Gronau Germany.&nbsp; Upon return she worked for Hesston College for 2 years before moving to Colorado.&nbsp;While in Colorado she met her husband Robert (Bob) Phelps and they married on 28 September 1963.&nbsp; They had 2 children James and Beth.&nbsp; Sadly, Bob died in a car accident on 11 September 1973.Wilma leaves to cherish her memory her children and grandchildren – James and Amy and their boys Ryder and Hawke (Colorado) and Beth and Matt and their children Emma and Noah (New Zealand) along with her youngest sister Vada and her husband Gene (Pennsylvania) and many devoted nieces and nephews.Anyone who will have known Wilma will remember her smile.&nbsp; You rarely saw her without that beautiful accessory.&nbsp; She found the good in everything and everyone and loved unconditionally.&nbsp; She saw the beauty in the simple and was a lover of animals and the natural world.&nbsp; She had a green thumb like no other.&nbsp; The ripple effects of her many beautiful things made a big impact to the lives of many.We want to make special mention to each and every staff member at Schowalter Villa.&nbsp; Mom loved being a part of this community and felt happy, safe and supported and loved.&nbsp; We can’t thank them enough.&nbsp; They are our angels and if you have a moment, take time to drop off flowers, produce, or notes to these special people.&nbsp;To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of&nbsp;Wilma Jane Phelps, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.wigginsfuneralhomes.com/obituary/wilma-phelps/flowers?campaign=obituaryInline-flowers-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Wilma Jane Phelps | 1925 - 2021 |

Leonard Ree Garey, 98, of Hutchinson, passed away March 7, 2021, at Legend Senior Living. He was born November 19, 1922, in Stafford, KS, to his parents, Charles Milton Garey and Eula Dean Hopkins Garey.

Leonard graduated from Sterling High School in 1941. He served his country as a Master Sergeant in the United States Army for 20 years, serving in World War II, the Korean War era, and the Vietnam War era. Leonard also spent 16 years in the Civil Service.

Leonard married the love of his life, Betty Carol Colle Garey, on April 25, 1942. They lived a full life together and celebrated 72 wedding anniversaries together before her death on June 5, 2014. Leonard lived in or visited all 50 states and 22 foreign countries. They had 2 children: Keith Dean and Marilyn Carol.

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 </figure>Leonard Ree Garey, 98, of Hutchinson, passed away March 7, 2021, at Legend Senior Living. He was born November 19, 1922, in Stafford, KS, to his parents, Charles Milton Garey and Eula Dean Hopkins Garey.Leonard graduated from Sterling High School in 1941. He served his country as a Master Sergeant in the United States Army for 20 years, serving in World War II, the Korean War era, and the Vietnam War era. Leonard also spent 16 years in the Civil Service.Leonard married the love of his life, Betty Carol Colle Garey, on April 25, 1942. They lived a full life together and celebrated 72 wedding anniversaries together before her death on June 5, 2014. Leonard lived in or visited all 50 states and 22 foreign countries. They had 2 children: Keith Dean and Marilyn Carol.Leonard was a 32nd&nbsp;Degree Mason, a member of Sterling Masonic Lodge #171 A.F. &amp; A.M., Scottish Rite of Free Masonry, and Order of the Eastern Star. He was a member of CrossPoint Church.Leonard was preceded in death by: his wife, Betty Carol Colle Garey; his parents, Charles Milton Garey and Eula Dean Hopkins Garey; 3 brothers, Lester, Loren, Ivan; and a son-in-law, Robert Dee Stange.Survivors include: Keith Dean Garey (son) and Sharon Lynn Stafford Garey (daughter-in-law), Sterling, KS; Marilyn Carol Garey (Stange) Volin (daughter) and James Milton Volin (son-in-law), Hutchinson, KS; Curt Dean Garey (grandson) and Marita Taylan Albano Garey (granddaughter-in-law), Wichita, KS; and great-grandson, Thaddeus Dean Albano Garey, and great-grandson, Joah Silas Albano Garey; Kimberly Lynn Garey Trujillo (granddaughter) and Edward Dean Trujillo (grandson-in-law), Valley Center, KS; and great-grandson, Lincoln Dean Trujillo, and great-grandson, Hudson Garey Trujillo.Leonard was a Christian man who placed God first in his life; second, his family whom he loved dearly; and third, his beloved country, America. He was a devoted son, husband, father, and grandfather, who is with the Lord this day.Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 13, 2021, at Elliott Mortuary. A private family graveside service will be held in Sterling Community Cemetery, with military honors conducted by Fort Riley Honor Guard.In lieu of flowers. memorials are suggested to CrossPoint Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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