Claire D. Graber, 90, died January 23, 2020, at Prairie Sunset Home, Pretty Prairie.&nbsp; He was born November 15, 1929, in Pretty Prairie, to Joe C. and Della E. (Waltner) Graber, Jr.

Claire was a 1947 graduate of Pretty Prairie High School.&nbsp; He attended Hutchinson Community College and Bethel College where he played football.&nbsp; On September 14, 1952, he married Mary Alice Seyb.&nbsp; Together they raised four children and were dairy farmers, except for the two years they lived in Denver, CO, for 1-W service.&nbsp; They shared over 54 years of marriage, prior to her death on February 6, 2007.&nbsp; He was passionate about his responsibility to serve the community, his church, and various civic organizations.

Claire is survived by: son, Tim (Deb) Graber of Wichita; daughters, Chris (Jim) Fall of Pretty Prairie, and Tammy (John) Windscheffel of Smith Center; grandchildren, Aaron (Sarah) Fall, Emily (Spencer) Cramer, Tessa (Michael) Gutierrez, Jake (Kristen) Windscheffel, Jill (Doug) Gillispie, Joe Windscheffel, Lauren (Caleb) Zogleman, Jon Graber, and Matthew Graber; and 13 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by: his parents; wife, Mary Alice Graber; son, Stuart Graber; and sister, Jane Hays.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday, January 27, 2020, at First Mennonite Church, 1718 W. Pretty Prairie Road, Pretty Prairie, with Pastor Don Roberts officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be prior to the funeral service at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Lone Star Cemetery, Pretty Prairie.&nbsp; Friends may call from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, and from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday, with the family present from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Elliott Mortuary.

Celebration of Life service will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at Prairie Sunset Home, with Chaplain Linda Ewert officiating.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Kansas Mennonite Relief Sale, or Prairie Sunset Home, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Claire D. Graber, 90, died January 23, 2020, at Prairie Sunset Home, Pretty Prairie.&nbsp; He was born November 15, 1929, in Pretty Prairie, to Joe C. and Della E. (Waltner) Graber, Jr.Claire was a 1947 graduate of Pretty Prairie High School.&nbsp; He attended Hutchinson Community College and Bethel College where he played football.&nbsp; On September 14, 1952, he married Mary Alice Seyb.&nbsp; Together they raised four children and were dairy farmers, except for the two years they lived in Denver, CO, for 1-W service.&nbsp; They shared over 54 years of marriage, prior to her death on February 6, 2007.&nbsp; He was passionate about his responsibility to serve the community, his church, and various civic organizations.Claire is survived by: son, Tim (Deb) Graber of Wichita; daughters, Chris (Jim) Fall of Pretty Prairie, and Tammy (John) Windscheffel of Smith Center; grandchildren, Aaron (Sarah) Fall, Emily (Spencer) Cramer, Tessa (Michael) Gutierrez, Jake (Kristen) Windscheffel, Jill (Doug) Gillispie, Joe Windscheffel, Lauren (Caleb) Zogleman, Jon Graber, and Matthew Graber; and 13 great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by: his parents; wife, Mary Alice Graber; son, Stuart Graber; and sister, Jane Hays.Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday, January 27, 2020, at First Mennonite Church, 1718 W. Pretty Prairie Road, Pretty Prairie, with Pastor Don Roberts officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be prior to the funeral service at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Lone Star Cemetery, Pretty Prairie.&nbsp; Friends may call from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, and from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday, with the family present from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Elliott Mortuary.Celebration of Life service will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at Prairie Sunset Home, with Chaplain Linda Ewert officiating.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Kansas Mennonite Relief Sale, or Prairie Sunset Home, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Claire D. Graber | 1929 - 2020 |

James Lee “Jim” “Mac” McMillan, 76, born March 20, 1943, son of Nathan Joseph and Viola Lucille McMillan, brother of Janice Ann McMillan Mumford Adame, husband of Loreen Locke McMillan, father of Loren James McMillan, died Thursday evening, January 23, 2020 at his home in Topeka, Kansas.

Jim attended Highland Park Grade School, Oakland Grade School, Holiday Junior High School and Boswell Junior High School, all in Topeka.&nbsp; Jim graduated from Topeka High School, Class of 1961.

He served with the Kansas Army National Guard, 1964 to 1970; completed basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, in 1964; and was called for active duty at Fort Riley, repairing helicopters damaged during the Vietnam Conflict.&nbsp; Jim was also stationed at Fort Carson, Colorado, during his service.

Jim’s first paying job, (at age 8) was for cleaning mud out a basement of a home in the Oakland neighborhood of Topeka at the time of the 1951 flood.&nbsp; He worked at numerous jobs during his career, including as a photo typesetting computer operator for Josten’s American Yearbook for four years.&nbsp; In the early 1970’s Jim served as a campus police officer at Kansas State University in Manhattan, and in 1975, came back to Topeka to work for Division 8, (now Capitol Police, of the Kansas Highway Patrol.&nbsp; One of Jim’s assignments was security for the governor’s residence during Governor Bennett’s and Governor Carlin’s administrations.&nbsp; He retired from State of Kansas employment in 2002 as a probation officer with Court Services, Kansas Third Judicial District in the Shawnee County Courthouse.&nbsp; Following retirement he worked as a Deputy US Marshall on the security detail at the Carlson Federal Courthouse in Topeka, and later as a paraprofessional at two Topeka area schools.

During high school, Jim took electricity and electronics classes at the Kaw Valley Technical School, now Washburn Tech.&nbsp; Jim had many interests and was always learning.&nbsp; He earned his private pilot’s license in 1962 and his commercial pilot’s license in 1973.&nbsp; He completed training at St Francis Hospital to be a cardiopulmonary resuscitation instructor and an emergency medical technician and taught CPR for a number of years.&nbsp; During his employment with the highway patrol he earned college credit for some of the law enforcement training he completed.&nbsp; So in his early forties, Jim enrolled in criminal justice and criminal law at Washburn University and graduated in 1988 when his son was six months old.&nbsp; He was always interested in electronics, and in February 2016 completed requirements for a technician class license to operate an amateur radio station using the call sign KEOHYU.&nbsp; In April 2016, he completed requirements for the general class amateur radio license.

Jim was a 40-year member of the Topeka First United Methodist Church and member of Masonic Lodge 90 in Topeka.&nbsp; As a youth, Jim was a member of Boy Scout Troop 32.&nbsp; During his son’s journey to the Eagle Scout Award, Jim served as a Cub and Boy Scout leader with Pack 110 and Troop 175.&nbsp; Jim was a hobby woodworker and member of the Topeka Sawdusters Club.

Jim married Loreen Locke, October 28, 1978, in her hometown of Arlington, Kansas.&nbsp; Loreen survives, as does their son Loren James McMillan and his fiancée, Susan Stewart-Craig who are planning a June wedding.

Jim is also survived by a niece and nephew, Tracy Sue Mumford Mathias Williams, of Georgia, and Christopher Robin Mumford, Topeka, and their families.&nbsp; Other survivors include Jim’s sister-in-law Connie Locke, Topeka; brother-in-law, &nbsp;Mark and Darlene Locke and their family, Manhattan, Kansas, as well as the family cat Kitters. &nbsp;He is predeceased by his parents, sister and nephew Scott Allan Mumford.

The graveside service will be 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at Arlington Cemetery, Arlington, Kansas, &nbsp;with Pastor Keith Dellenbach, of Abbyville officiating.&nbsp; A Celebration of Life service will be Friday, January 31, 3:00pm, at Topeka First United Methodist Church, 600 SW Topeka Blvd, Topeka, Pastor Jeff Clinger officiating.&nbsp; If attending, please enter from the parking lot door on the west side of the church.&nbsp; Reception allowing family to greet guests will follow the church service.

In lieu of flowers, Jim’s family suggests memorials to the Topeka First United Methodist Church, 600 SW Topeka Blvd, Topeka, Kansas&nbsp; 66603 or the Topeka High School Historical Society for Topeka High’s Sesquicentennial “150th” Celebration-1871-2021, &nbsp;or the Topeka High School Historical Society Endowment Fund.&nbsp; Send historical society memorials to the Topeka High School Historical Society, 800 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, Kansas&nbsp; 66612.&nbsp; Additional information at&nbsp;<a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2FTopekaHigh150.com%2F&amp;h=AT2sirmlpKE-5MGye2vACo5oFUy_O_jksSIbdCEEONjZVTdN5zP3mSRl541d7W2gDwC1JC8_6bsyUEYggUfcAnIvx81ey4JYDrFZHJfjpfEfi85YEOY8WSoezpmn8TrqsMPUr7Wq1FHHW7eKZsHf153p">TopekaHigh150.com</a>, &nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/THS150/">https://www.facebook.com/THS150/</a>.

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 </figure>James Lee “Jim” “Mac” McMillan, 76, born March 20, 1943, son of Nathan Joseph and Viola Lucille McMillan, brother of Janice Ann McMillan Mumford Adame, husband of Loreen Locke McMillan, father of Loren James McMillan, died Thursday evening, January 23, 2020 at his home in Topeka, Kansas.Jim attended Highland Park Grade School, Oakland Grade School, Holiday Junior High School and Boswell Junior High School, all in Topeka.&nbsp; Jim graduated from Topeka High School, Class of 1961.He served with the Kansas Army National Guard, 1964 to 1970; completed basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, in 1964; and was called for active duty at Fort Riley, repairing helicopters damaged during the Vietnam Conflict.&nbsp; Jim was also stationed at Fort Carson, Colorado, during his service.Jim’s first paying job, (at age 8) was for cleaning mud out a basement of a home in the Oakland neighborhood of Topeka at the time of the 1951 flood.&nbsp; He worked at numerous jobs during his career, including as a photo typesetting computer operator for Josten’s American Yearbook for four years.&nbsp; In the early 1970’s Jim served as a campus police officer at Kansas State University in Manhattan, and in 1975, came back to Topeka to work for Division 8, (now Capitol Police, of the Kansas Highway Patrol.&nbsp; One of Jim’s assignments was security for the governor’s residence during Governor Bennett’s and Governor Carlin’s administrations.&nbsp; He retired from State of Kansas employment in 2002 as a probation officer with Court Services, Kansas Third Judicial District in the Shawnee County Courthouse.&nbsp; Following retirement he worked as a Deputy US Marshall on the security detail at the Carlson Federal Courthouse in Topeka, and later as a paraprofessional at two Topeka area schools.During high school, Jim took electricity and electronics classes at the Kaw Valley Technical School, now Washburn Tech.&nbsp; Jim had many interests and was always learning.&nbsp; He earned his private pilot’s license in 1962 and his commercial pilot’s license in 1973.&nbsp; He completed training at St Francis Hospital to be a cardiopulmonary resuscitation instructor and an emergency medical technician and taught CPR for a number of years.&nbsp; During his employment with the highway patrol he earned college credit for some of the law enforcement training he completed.&nbsp; So in his early forties, Jim enrolled in criminal justice and criminal law at Washburn University and graduated in 1988 when his son was six months old.&nbsp; He was always interested in electronics, and in February 2016 completed requirements for a technician class license to operate an amateur radio station using the call sign KEOHYU.&nbsp; In April 2016, he completed requirements for the general class amateur radio license.Jim was a 40-year member of the Topeka First United Methodist Church and member of Masonic Lodge 90 in Topeka.&nbsp; As a youth, Jim was a member of Boy Scout Troop 32.&nbsp; During his son’s journey to the Eagle Scout Award, Jim served as a Cub and Boy Scout leader with Pack 110 and Troop 175.&nbsp; Jim was a hobby woodworker and member of the Topeka Sawdusters Club.Jim married Loreen Locke, October 28, 1978, in her hometown of Arlington, Kansas.&nbsp; Loreen survives, as does their son Loren James McMillan and his fiancée, Susan Stewart-Craig who are planning a June wedding.Jim is also survived by a niece and nephew, Tracy Sue Mumford Mathias Williams, of Georgia, and Christopher Robin Mumford, Topeka, and their families.&nbsp; Other survivors include Jim’s sister-in-law Connie Locke, Topeka; brother-in-law, &nbsp;Mark and Darlene Locke and their family, Manhattan, Kansas, as well as the family cat Kitters. &nbsp;He is predeceased by his parents, sister and nephew Scott Allan Mumford.The graveside service will be 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at Arlington Cemetery, Arlington, Kansas, &nbsp;with Pastor Keith Dellenbach, of Abbyville officiating.&nbsp; A Celebration of Life service will be Friday, January 31, 3:00pm, at Topeka First United Methodist Church, 600 SW Topeka Blvd, Topeka, Pastor Jeff Clinger officiating.&nbsp; If attending, please enter from the parking lot door on the west side of the church.&nbsp; Reception allowing family to greet guests will follow the church service.In lieu of flowers, Jim’s family suggests memorials to the Topeka First United Methodist Church, 600 SW Topeka Blvd, Topeka, Kansas&nbsp; 66603 or the Topeka High School Historical Society for Topeka High’s Sesquicentennial “150th” Celebration-1871-2021, &nbsp;or the Topeka High School Historical Society Endowment Fund.&nbsp; Send historical society memorials to the Topeka High School Historical Society, 800 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, Kansas&nbsp; 66612.&nbsp; Additional information at&nbsp;<a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2FTopekaHigh150.com%2F&amp;h=AT2sirmlpKE-5MGye2vACo5oFUy_O_jksSIbdCEEONjZVTdN5zP3mSRl541d7W2gDwC1JC8_6bsyUEYggUfcAnIvx81ey4JYDrFZHJfjpfEfi85YEOY8WSoezpmn8TrqsMPUr7Wq1FHHW7eKZsHf153p">TopekaHigh150.com</a>, &nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/THS150/">https://www.facebook.com/THS150/</a>.

James L. McMillan | 1943 - 2020 | 

Verma Faye Spencer, 85, of Buhler, died January 23, 2020, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community. She was born January 22, 1935, in Centerville, TX, the daughter of Johnnie and Jewel (Tabor) Hodder.

On December 28, 1951, Faye married Raymond ‘J.C.’ Spencer in Crockett, TX.

Faye worked for Kroger in their Houston distribution center for 35 years. She was a member of Victorious Life Church, Hutchinson. Faye enjoyed activities at Delos V. Smith Senior Center, Hutchinson, and volunteering at Grand Staff Thrift Boutique in Buhler. She also enjoyed volunteering at Elmdale Community Center, Hutchinson.

Faye is survived by: children, Patsie Scott (Leroy, Diboll, TX; Tracy Spencer (Becky, Buhler; grandchildren, Sara Nowlan (Danny, Nathan Spencer (Diana, Anna Spencer, all of Hutchinson, Ben Spencer (Amy, Brownstown, MI; ten great-grandchildren; sister, Yvonne Abbott, Weatherford, TX; and many nieces, nephews, cousins.

She was preceded in death by: her parents; husband; and five siblings.

Funeral service will be 3 p.m. Monday, January 27, 2020, at Victorious Life Church, 1200 E. 10th Ave., Hutchinson. Burial will be 10 a.m. Thursday, January 30, 2020, in Brookside Memorial Park, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, TX. Friends may call from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday, with family present from 6 to 8 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.

Memorials are suggested to Grand Staff Ministries or Delos V. Smith Senior Center, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Verma Faye Spencer, 85, of Buhler, died January 23, 2020, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community. She was born January 22, 1935, in Centerville, TX, the daughter of Johnnie and Jewel (Tabor) Hodder.On December 28, 1951, Faye married Raymond ‘J.C.’ Spencer in Crockett, TX.Faye worked for Kroger in their Houston distribution center for 35 years. She was a member of Victorious Life Church, Hutchinson. Faye enjoyed activities at Delos V. Smith Senior Center, Hutchinson, and volunteering at Grand Staff Thrift Boutique in Buhler. She also enjoyed volunteering at Elmdale Community Center, Hutchinson.Faye is survived by: children, Patsie Scott (Leroy, Diboll, TX; Tracy Spencer (Becky, Buhler; grandchildren, Sara Nowlan (Danny, Nathan Spencer (Diana, Anna Spencer, all of Hutchinson, Ben Spencer (Amy, Brownstown, MI; ten great-grandchildren; sister, Yvonne Abbott, Weatherford, TX; and many nieces, nephews, cousins.She was preceded in death by: her parents; husband; and five siblings.Funeral service will be 3 p.m. Monday, January 27, 2020, at Victorious Life Church, 1200 E. 10th Ave., Hutchinson. Burial will be 10 a.m. Thursday, January 30, 2020, in Brookside Memorial Park, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, TX. Friends may call from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday, with family present from 6 to 8 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.Memorials are suggested to Grand Staff Ministries or Delos V. Smith Senior Center, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Faye Spencer | 1935 - 2020 |

Gordon Lynn Ehling, 95, died Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born&nbsp;April 14, 1924, in Abbyville, to David S. Ehling and Gladys Claire Deck.

Gordon graduated in 1943 from Abbyville High School. During World War II, he served as a Merchant Marine, delivering fuel in the Pacific Theater and delivering wheat to war-torn Sicily after the Allied victory.&nbsp; Gordon lived his entire life, (other than the years he served as a Merchant Marine) on a farm in the Abbyville community.

Gordon loved the rhythm of farm life and felt a deep connection to his family’s homestead.&nbsp; He was an active community leader, believing his mission in life was to leave things better than he found them.&nbsp; As an active community leader, Gordon was a member of the The Farmers Cooperative Grain Company Board, Committeeman for the Reno County Farm Service Agency (FSA, and Reno County Farm Bureau. In addition, Gordon served on the Abbyville School Board, was a Boy Scout Leader for Troop 303, and was a member of the Abbyville Booster Club.&nbsp; Gordon loved to tell others how he won the naming contest to name Fairfield High School.

Gordon had a role in religious organizations. He served as Elder for Abbyville Christian Church and Abbyville Community Church. &nbsp;Gordon felt one of his most important legacies was as a founding member of the committee that resulted in the unification of Abbyville's three churches into the Abbyville Community Church.&nbsp; He also served as contractor for construction of the new church building.&nbsp;

On October 14, 1950, he married Carol Lavon Bachman in Eureka, IL. They shared almost 70 years of marriage, during which he was known as a creative, playful, kindhearted, and gentle man.

Gordon is survived by:&nbsp; his wife, Carol of Abbyville; children, Doyle Ehling and wife Bonnie of Hutchinson, Michael Ehling of Pittsburg, Joni Jessup and husband Jack of Camano Island, WA, Kris Ehling and husband Bart Flickinger of Wichita; nine grandchildren, Valli Dawn Booe and husband Travis, Benjamin Ehling and wife Tara J., Kayla Kesinger and husband Joel, Micah Ehling, Lucas Ehling and fiancée Kathryn Burns, Jared Jessup and wife Vannessa, Holly Jessup, Abigail Jessup&nbsp; and Lanning Rogers, Isaac Flickinger; 15 great-grandchildren, Carter and Ayla Booe, Rhett, Ryen, Reygan, and Renna Ehling, Taylor and Tate Kesinger, Hunter and Olivia Ehling, Kadence, Alexis and Easton Burns, Sammuel Vela and Natallia Jessup; and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. &nbsp;

He was preceded in death by: his parents and siblings, Fannie Jane Dellenbach Watts, Elaine Fern Foster, Gerald Wallace Ehling, Joyce Yvonne Ulmer, Eunice Daveyne Wiese Pugh, and Dewey Wayne Ehling.&nbsp;

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 27, 2020, at Abbyville Community Church, 201 W. Avenue G, Abbyville. Burial will follow in Abbyville Cemetery, with military honors conducted by the United States Navy Honor Guard. Friends may call from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday at Elliott Mortuary. The family will greet friends from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday at Abbyville Community Church. Memorials may be made to Abbyville Community Church or AIM AIR (Africa Inland Mission) for the mission work of Daniel and Anna Blew Miller, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS&nbsp; 67501.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Gordon Lynn Ehling, 95, died Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born&nbsp;April 14, 1924, in Abbyville, to David S. Ehling and Gladys Claire Deck.Gordon graduated in 1943 from Abbyville High School. During World War II, he served as a Merchant Marine, delivering fuel in the Pacific Theater and delivering wheat to war-torn Sicily after the Allied victory.&nbsp; Gordon lived his entire life, (other than the years he served as a Merchant Marine) on a farm in the Abbyville community.Gordon loved the rhythm of farm life and felt a deep connection to his family’s homestead.&nbsp; He was an active community leader, believing his mission in life was to leave things better than he found them.&nbsp; As an active community leader, Gordon was a member of the The Farmers Cooperative Grain Company Board, Committeeman for the Reno County Farm Service Agency (FSA, and Reno County Farm Bureau. In addition, Gordon served on the Abbyville School Board, was a Boy Scout Leader for Troop 303, and was a member of the Abbyville Booster Club.&nbsp; Gordon loved to tell others how he won the naming contest to name Fairfield High School.Gordon had a role in religious organizations. He served as Elder for Abbyville Christian Church and Abbyville Community Church. &nbsp;Gordon felt one of his most important legacies was as a founding member of the committee that resulted in the unification of Abbyville's three churches into the Abbyville Community Church.&nbsp; He also served as contractor for construction of the new church building.&nbsp;On October 14, 1950, he married Carol Lavon Bachman in Eureka, IL. They shared almost 70 years of marriage, during which he was known as a creative, playful, kindhearted, and gentle man.Gordon is survived by:&nbsp; his wife, Carol of Abbyville; children, Doyle Ehling and wife Bonnie of Hutchinson, Michael Ehling of Pittsburg, Joni Jessup and husband Jack of Camano Island, WA, Kris Ehling and husband Bart Flickinger of Wichita; nine grandchildren, Valli Dawn Booe and husband Travis, Benjamin Ehling and wife Tara J., Kayla Kesinger and husband Joel, Micah Ehling, Lucas Ehling and fiancée Kathryn Burns, Jared Jessup and wife Vannessa, Holly Jessup, Abigail Jessup&nbsp; and Lanning Rogers, Isaac Flickinger; 15 great-grandchildren, Carter and Ayla Booe, Rhett, Ryen, Reygan, and Renna Ehling, Taylor and Tate Kesinger, Hunter and Olivia Ehling, Kadence, Alexis and Easton Burns, Sammuel Vela and Natallia Jessup; and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. &nbsp;He was preceded in death by: his parents and siblings, Fannie Jane Dellenbach Watts, Elaine Fern Foster, Gerald Wallace Ehling, Joyce Yvonne Ulmer, Eunice Daveyne Wiese Pugh, and Dewey Wayne Ehling.&nbsp;Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 27, 2020, at Abbyville Community Church, 201 W. Avenue G, Abbyville. Burial will follow in Abbyville Cemetery, with military honors conducted by the United States Navy Honor Guard. Friends may call from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday at Elliott Mortuary. The family will greet friends from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday at Abbyville Community Church. Memorials may be made to Abbyville Community Church or AIM AIR (Africa Inland Mission) for the mission work of Daniel and Anna Blew Miller, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS&nbsp; 67501.&nbsp;

Gordon L Ehling | 1924 - 2020 |

Jerald Lee Robinson ‘Jerry Lee’, 81, of Hutchinson, passed away January 21, 2020, at Pleasant View Home, Inman, KS. He was born September 1, 1938, in Hutchinson, KS, to Leland and Betty A. (Teter) Robinson.

Jerry was a 1956 graduate of Buhler High School and was very involved in FFA, receiving his State Farmer Degree in 1955. He married Kathryn J. Franz on November 29, 1957.

Farming was his life. In addition to grain farming, Jerry and his parents operated a dairy farm for many years. He was a partner in K&amp;R Silo Filling, doing custom harvesting in Kansas, Colorado, West Texas and New Mexico. Jerry attended Union Valley Bible Church in Hutchinson, KS.

He supported the community by being on the Buhler High FFA Advisory Board, Upper Little Arkansas River Watershed Board since 1976, and was the Treasurer of the Medora Township Board for over 40 years.

Survivors include: his wife, Kathryn of Hutchinson; sons, Lee Russell (Melissa) of Buhler, KS, and Andrew Allen (Patrick) of Seattle, WA; three grandchildren, Jackson Lee, Clara Grace, and Emmett Scott Robinson of Buhler, KS. Jerry was preceded in death by daughter, Melissa ‘Missy’ Kay Robinson, and his parents.

Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 25, 2020, at Union Valley Bible Church, 1916 E. 30th Ave., Hutchinson, KS, with Pastor Steve Hodgson presiding. Visitation with the family present will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, January 24, 2020, at Union Valley Bible Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Buhler High School FFA Chapter, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.&nbsp;The family would like to thank the many medical staff members that assisted Dad in his later years at Hutchinson Clinic, DaVita Dialysis Center, and Serenity Hospice and Home Care.

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 </figure>Jerald Lee Robinson ‘Jerry Lee’, 81, of Hutchinson, passed away January 21, 2020, at Pleasant View Home, Inman, KS. He was born September 1, 1938, in Hutchinson, KS, to Leland and Betty A. (Teter) Robinson.Jerry was a 1956 graduate of Buhler High School and was very involved in FFA, receiving his State Farmer Degree in 1955. He married Kathryn J. Franz on November 29, 1957.Farming was his life. In addition to grain farming, Jerry and his parents operated a dairy farm for many years. He was a partner in K&amp;R Silo Filling, doing custom harvesting in Kansas, Colorado, West Texas and New Mexico. Jerry attended Union Valley Bible Church in Hutchinson, KS.He supported the community by being on the Buhler High FFA Advisory Board, Upper Little Arkansas River Watershed Board since 1976, and was the Treasurer of the Medora Township Board for over 40 years.Survivors include: his wife, Kathryn of Hutchinson; sons, Lee Russell (Melissa) of Buhler, KS, and Andrew Allen (Patrick) of Seattle, WA; three grandchildren, Jackson Lee, Clara Grace, and Emmett Scott Robinson of Buhler, KS. Jerry was preceded in death by daughter, Melissa ‘Missy’ Kay Robinson, and his parents.Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 25, 2020, at Union Valley Bible Church, 1916 E. 30th Ave., Hutchinson, KS, with Pastor Steve Hodgson presiding. Visitation with the family present will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, January 24, 2020, at Union Valley Bible Church.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Buhler High School FFA Chapter, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.&nbsp;The family would like to thank the many medical staff members that assisted Dad in his later years at Hutchinson Clinic, DaVita Dialysis Center, and Serenity Hospice and Home Care.

Jerald L Robinson | 1938 - 2020 |

Maurice Francis Cummings, 85, of Hutchinson, died January 22, 2020, from pancreatic cancer. He was born January 16, 1935, in Topeka, to John and Mary (Harrington) Cummings.

Maurice grew up in Blaine and attended St. Columbkille Grade School. He graduated from Blaine Rural High School, and then attended St. Benedict’s in Atchison.&nbsp; Maurice served in the US Army.

On August 2, 1958, he married Melva Mae Beat of Wellington and together they had six children.

Maurice graduated from Wichita State University in 1970 and did graduate studies at Emporia State University. He became the founding director of Wichita Training Center, later known as Kansas Elks Training Center.&nbsp; Recognizing the lack of programs and services, Maurice was instrumental in starting other local facilities that serve individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities.

In 1973, he was recruited to be President/CEO of Reno Occupational Center, now known as TECH, Training Evaluation Center of Hutchinson.&nbsp; Shortly after TECH began serving adults with developmental disabilities, Maurice was asked to take over a struggling day care operation that was serving five children with special needs.&nbsp; This special needs day care soon became known as the Early Education Center.&nbsp; Cummings eventually formed a partnership with RCEC and USD 308 to operate the Early Education Center, which has served thousands of children in Reno County over the many years of operation.

Maurice served on many boards, including national boards, including the President’s Council on Mental Retardation.&nbsp; He advocated for better state and national legislation, including funding and program support, for individuals with disabilities. Maurice retired from TECH in 1999.

He was active in the community, volunteering at Reins of Hope, the VA, Holy Family Camp, Meals on Wheels, TECH Foundation, Birthright, and the Kairos prison ministry. Maurice was an active member of Church of the Holy Cross, Serra Club, Knights of Columbus Council #612, Rotary International, and the Civitan Club.&nbsp; He was an avid golfer, enjoyed traveling, reading, and woodworking.&nbsp; Maurice was proud of his family, and by his witness of faith, family, service, and education, he inspired not only his family but people in the community.

Maurice is survived by: his loving wife of 61 years, Melva; children, Mary Spitzenberger (Darren, Andover, &nbsp;Julianne O’Brien (Dan, Coweta, OK, Carolyn Spexarth (Joe, Colwich, Maureen Ptacek (Mel, Bentonville, AR, J.P. Cummings (Julia, Cottleville, MO, and Dan Cummings (Kathy, Kansas City, MO; 19 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother, William (Carol, Wichita; sister, Connie Williams (Dale, Arvada, CO; many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by: his parents; brothers, John, Richard and Thomas; grandsons, Eric Spexarth and Allen O’Brien.

Parish rosary will be 9:30 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Saturday, January 25, 2020, at Church of Holy Cross, 2631 Independence Rd., Hutchinson.&nbsp; Cremation will follow. Inurnment will be 2:30 p.m. Monday, January 27, 2020, at Memorial Park Cemetery, 5905 W. 4th&nbsp;Ave., Hutchinson, with military honors conducted by Fort Riley Honor Guard.

Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, with the family present from 4-6 p.m. Friday at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp; Following the visitation, the family will host a “Night of Memories” at the TECH Art Gallery, 10 E. 1st&nbsp;Ave., from 6:30-8:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to TECH Foundation or Cancer Council of Reno County, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Maurice Francis Cummings, 85, of Hutchinson, died January 22, 2020, from pancreatic cancer. He was born January 16, 1935, in Topeka, to John and Mary (Harrington) Cummings.Maurice grew up in Blaine and attended St. Columbkille Grade School. He graduated from Blaine Rural High School, and then attended St. Benedict’s in Atchison.&nbsp; Maurice served in the US Army.On August 2, 1958, he married Melva Mae Beat of Wellington and together they had six children.Maurice graduated from Wichita State University in 1970 and did graduate studies at Emporia State University. He became the founding director of Wichita Training Center, later known as Kansas Elks Training Center.&nbsp; Recognizing the lack of programs and services, Maurice was instrumental in starting other local facilities that serve individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities.In 1973, he was recruited to be President/CEO of Reno Occupational Center, now known as TECH, Training Evaluation Center of Hutchinson.&nbsp; Shortly after TECH began serving adults with developmental disabilities, Maurice was asked to take over a struggling day care operation that was serving five children with special needs.&nbsp; This special needs day care soon became known as the Early Education Center.&nbsp; Cummings eventually formed a partnership with RCEC and USD 308 to operate the Early Education Center, which has served thousands of children in Reno County over the many years of operation.Maurice served on many boards, including national boards, including the President’s Council on Mental Retardation.&nbsp; He advocated for better state and national legislation, including funding and program support, for individuals with disabilities. Maurice retired from TECH in 1999.He was active in the community, volunteering at Reins of Hope, the VA, Holy Family Camp, Meals on Wheels, TECH Foundation, Birthright, and the Kairos prison ministry. Maurice was an active member of Church of the Holy Cross, Serra Club, Knights of Columbus Council #612, Rotary International, and the Civitan Club.&nbsp; He was an avid golfer, enjoyed traveling, reading, and woodworking.&nbsp; Maurice was proud of his family, and by his witness of faith, family, service, and education, he inspired not only his family but people in the community.Maurice is survived by: his loving wife of 61 years, Melva; children, Mary Spitzenberger (Darren, Andover, &nbsp;Julianne O’Brien (Dan, Coweta, OK, Carolyn Spexarth (Joe, Colwich, Maureen Ptacek (Mel, Bentonville, AR, J.P. Cummings (Julia, Cottleville, MO, and Dan Cummings (Kathy, Kansas City, MO; 19 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother, William (Carol, Wichita; sister, Connie Williams (Dale, Arvada, CO; many nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by: his parents; brothers, John, Richard and Thomas; grandsons, Eric Spexarth and Allen O’Brien.Parish rosary will be 9:30 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Saturday, January 25, 2020, at Church of Holy Cross, 2631 Independence Rd., Hutchinson.&nbsp; Cremation will follow. Inurnment will be 2:30 p.m. Monday, January 27, 2020, at Memorial Park Cemetery, 5905 W. 4th&nbsp;Ave., Hutchinson, with military honors conducted by Fort Riley Honor Guard.Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, with the family present from 4-6 p.m. Friday at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp; Following the visitation, the family will host a “Night of Memories” at the TECH Art Gallery, 10 E. 1st&nbsp;Ave., from 6:30-8:00 pm.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to TECH Foundation or Cancer Council of Reno County, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Maurice Francis Cummings | 1935 - 2020 | 

Martin Lee Lansaw, 56, of Nickerson, KS, passed away January 18, 2020, at his home in Nickerson, KS. Martin was born January 22, 1963 in New Orleans, LA, the son of William (Bill) Lansaw and Sondra Kay Valentine. 

Martin attended Moundridge High School and graduated in 1981. He also attended McPherson Center Central Kansas Area Voc-Tech School where he received his certificate in Vocational Carpentry. He worked as a correctional officer for 29 years. Martin had many hobbies throughout the years. Some of them being karate, fishing, gardening and landscaping, shooting guns and spending time with his grandkids. 

Martin is preceded in death by his father, William Lansaw. 

Survivors include his mother, Sondra; his children, Hannah Lansaw of Nickerson, Nathan Lansaw of Burrton, Simeon Lansaw of Burrton, Rachel Anderson of Raymond and adopted son Joey Wilkerson of Hutchinson; brothers, Andy (Jennifer) Lansaw, Brian Lansaw and Stephen Lansaw, a sister Teresa (Robert) Hadley, and 10 grandchildren. 

Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th Ave. Hutchinson. Funeral Service will be at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at the funeral home with Pastor Charles Crumble Sr. officiating. Memorials may be given to the Martin Lansaw Memorial Fund and can be sent in care of the funeral chapel.

Martin Lee Lansaw, 56, of Nickerson, KS, passed away January 18, 2020, at his home in Nickerson, KS. Martin was born January 22, 1963 in New Orleans, LA, the son of William (Bill) Lansaw and Sondra Kay Valentine. Martin attended Moundridge High School and graduated in 1981. He also attended McPherson Center Central Kansas Area Voc-Tech School where he received his certificate in Vocational Carpentry. He worked as a correctional officer for 29 years. Martin had many hobbies throughout the years. Some of them being karate, fishing, gardening and landscaping, shooting guns and spending time with his grandkids. Martin is preceded in death by his father, William Lansaw. Survivors include his mother, Sondra; his children, Hannah Lansaw of Nickerson, Nathan Lansaw of Burrton, Simeon Lansaw of Burrton, Rachel Anderson of Raymond and adopted son Joey Wilkerson of Hutchinson; brothers, Andy (Jennifer) Lansaw, Brian Lansaw and Stephen Lansaw, a sister Teresa (Robert) Hadley, and 10 grandchildren. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th Ave. Hutchinson. Funeral Service will be at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at the funeral home with Pastor Charles Crumble Sr. officiating. Memorials may be given to the Martin Lansaw Memorial Fund and can be sent in care of the funeral chapel.

Martin Lee Lansaw | 1963 - 2020 |

Daniel Christian, 69, of Hutchinson, KS, passed away January 20, 2020, at Hospice House in Hutchinson, KS. Daniel was born July 12, 1950. There will be no services held as cremation was chosen. Hutchinson Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Daniel Christian, 69, of Hutchinson, KS, passed away January 20, 2020, at Hospice House in Hutchinson, KS. Daniel was born July 12, 1950. There will be no services held as cremation was chosen. Hutchinson Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Daniel Christian | 1950 - 2020 |

Thomas R. ‘Tom’ Hafner, 86, formerly of South Dakota, died January 20, 2020.  On November 3, 1995, he married Florence Joan (Stauffer) Lee in Atwood, Kansas.  She survives.  Memorial service will be 3:00 p.m. Monday, January 27, 2020, in the Fireside Room, 200 Sunnydell Circle, South Hutchinson.  This is located on the campus of Mennonite Friendship Communities.  Tom’s full obituary will be published in Sunday’s paper.  Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson, is helping with arrangements.

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 </figure>Thomas R. ‘Tom’ Hafner, 86, formerly of South Dakota, died January 20, 2020. On November 3, 1995, he married Florence Joan (Stauffer) Lee in Atwood, Kansas. She survives. Memorial service will be 3:00 p.m. Monday, January 27, 2020, in the Fireside Room, 200 Sunnydell Circle, South Hutchinson. This is located on the campus of Mennonite Friendship Communities. Tom’s full obituary will be published in Sunday’s paper. Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson, is helping with arrangements.

Thomas 'Tom' R. Hafner | 1933 - 2020 |

Gary Edward Janzen, 56, of Hutchinson, died January 18, 2020, at his home in Nickerson. He was born December 24, 1963, in Hutchinson, to Elmer and Leona (Drake) Janzen.

Gary graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1982. He was a maintenance supervisor for Home Depot and Interfaith Housing and Community Services, Hutchinson. He loved cars, specifically Chevy’s, and woodworking. Gary was a passionate fan of KU basketball and Chiefs football. He loved spending time with family, especially his grandchildren.

Gary is survived by: daughter, Heather Thompson (Travis, Hutchinson; son, Brandon Janzen (fiancée, Cassie, South Hutchinson; grandchildren, Madisyn, Kamden, and Kason Thompson, and Grayson Janzen, all of Hutchinson; fiancée, Beth Andsager, Nickerson; Beth’s children, Thomas and Shawn Andsager and their spouses; siblings, Jerry Janzen (Debbie, Linda Schreiber, Butch Janzen (Julie, Janet Daniel (Mark, and Susan Tompkins (Ron, all of Hutchinson; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Ron Schreiber.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, January 25, 2020, at Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson, with Pastor Matt Stafford officiating. The family invites those who attend to wear KU or KC Chiefs attire to celebrate Gary. A private family burial will take place at a later date. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. with the family present from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, at Elliott Mortuary, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Interfaith Housing and Community Services or the Home Depot Homer Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Gary Edward Janzen, 56, of Hutchinson, died January 18, 2020, at his home in Nickerson. He was born December 24, 1963, in Hutchinson, to Elmer and Leona (Drake) Janzen.Gary graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1982. He was a maintenance supervisor for Home Depot and Interfaith Housing and Community Services, Hutchinson. He loved cars, specifically Chevy’s, and woodworking. Gary was a passionate fan of KU basketball and Chiefs football. He loved spending time with family, especially his grandchildren.Gary is survived by: daughter, Heather Thompson (Travis, Hutchinson; son, Brandon Janzen (fiancée, Cassie, South Hutchinson; grandchildren, Madisyn, Kamden, and Kason Thompson, and Grayson Janzen, all of Hutchinson; fiancée, Beth Andsager, Nickerson; Beth’s children, Thomas and Shawn Andsager and their spouses; siblings, Jerry Janzen (Debbie, Linda Schreiber, Butch Janzen (Julie, Janet Daniel (Mark, and Susan Tompkins (Ron, all of Hutchinson; and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Ron Schreiber.Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, January 25, 2020, at Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson, with Pastor Matt Stafford officiating. The family invites those who attend to wear KU or KC Chiefs attire to celebrate Gary. A private family burial will take place at a later date. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. with the family present from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, at Elliott Mortuary, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Interfaith Housing and Community Services or the Home Depot Homer Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Gary Edward Janzen | 1963 - 2020 |

Thomas Allen Reed, 63, of Hutchinson, died January 18, 2020, at his home.&nbsp; He was born September 25, 1956, in Hutchinson, the son of Harvey L. and Glenda J. (Roberts) Reed.&nbsp; Tom graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1973 and attended Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology in Tulsa, OK.&nbsp; He was a professional woodworker.

Tom is survived by: companion, Carol Oringderff, of the home; brother, Larry Reed (Bev, Fishers, IN; sister, Karen Rice (Dennis, Nickerson; Carol’s children, Rocky and Brandy Lubbers; and five nephews.

Graveside service will be 3 p.m. Tuesday, January 21, 2020, in Memorial Park Cemetery, 5905 W 4th&nbsp;Ave., Hutchinson.&nbsp; Friends may sign his memorial book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tuesday at Elliott Mortuary.

Memorials are suggested to Tom Reed Memorial Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main Hutchinson, KS&nbsp; 67501.

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 </figure>Thomas Allen Reed, 63, of Hutchinson, died January 18, 2020, at his home.&nbsp; He was born September 25, 1956, in Hutchinson, the son of Harvey L. and Glenda J. (Roberts) Reed.&nbsp; Tom graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1973 and attended Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology in Tulsa, OK.&nbsp; He was a professional woodworker.Tom is survived by: companion, Carol Oringderff, of the home; brother, Larry Reed (Bev, Fishers, IN; sister, Karen Rice (Dennis, Nickerson; Carol’s children, Rocky and Brandy Lubbers; and five nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents.Graveside service will be 3 p.m. Tuesday, January 21, 2020, in Memorial Park Cemetery, 5905 W 4th&nbsp;Ave., Hutchinson.&nbsp; Friends may sign his memorial book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tuesday at Elliott Mortuary.Memorials are suggested to Tom Reed Memorial Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main Hutchinson, KS&nbsp; 67501.

Thomas Allen Reed | 1956 - 2020 |

Stephen Eugene ‘Steve’ DeBerry, 64, of Hutchinson, died January 16, 2020. He was born May 17, 1955, in Hutchinson, to Eugene and Joan (Gregg) DeBerry.

He was a graduate of Buhler High School. Steve worked as a welder for Farmland Industries and then at Morton Salt Company for 34 years, retiring as a vacuum pan operator. His favorite pastimes were fishing, boating, and playing golf with his friends, Mike and Gary.

Steve is survived by: his wife of 15 years, Gail M. (Wright) DeBerry; sons, Nathan and wife Chris, and Ryan; stepchildren, Mark Long, Jr., Jason Wright, and Jessica Ketner, all of Hutchinson; twin brother, James of Wichita; sisters, Lori Tinnin of Wichita and Mary Lou Shea and husband Timothy of Hutchinson; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandson.

Steve was preceded in death by: his parents, sister, Sherry DeVaul; and stepson, Mark Long, Jr.

Funeral will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at Elliott Chapel, with Pastor Harold Nelson presiding. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, Hutchinson.

Memorial suggestions are to Stephen DeBerry Memorial Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Stephen Eugene ‘Steve’ DeBerry, 64, of Hutchinson, died January 16, 2020. He was born May 17, 1955, in Hutchinson, to Eugene and Joan (Gregg) DeBerry.He was a graduate of Buhler High School. Steve worked as a welder for Farmland Industries and then at Morton Salt Company for 34 years, retiring as a vacuum pan operator. His favorite pastimes were fishing, boating, and playing golf with his friends, Mike and Gary.Steve is survived by: his wife of 15 years, Gail M. (Wright) DeBerry; sons, Nathan and wife Chris, and Ryan; stepchildren, Mark Long, Jr., Jason Wright, and Jessica Ketner, all of Hutchinson; twin brother, James of Wichita; sisters, Lori Tinnin of Wichita and Mary Lou Shea and husband Timothy of Hutchinson; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandson.Steve was preceded in death by: his parents, sister, Sherry DeVaul; and stepson, Mark Long, Jr.Funeral will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at Elliott Chapel, with Pastor Harold Nelson presiding. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, Hutchinson.Memorial suggestions are to Stephen DeBerry Memorial Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Stephen Eugene 'Steve' DeBerry | 1955 - 2020 |

Virginia Sue Green Higgins, 90, of Hutchinson, Kansas, passed away January 16, 2020, &nbsp;at Thorne Care Center, Wesley Towers. She was born April 24, 1929, in Perry, Kansas, the youngest daughter of Lyell A. and Jettie Engel Green, who lived in Carbondale, Berryton, and Williamsburg, Kansas.

Virginia graduated from Emporia State University in 1951 and was a member of Tri Sig Sorority, where she met Boyd V. Higgins, Jr. &nbsp;They married April 13, 1949, in Emporia, Kansas. In 1951, they moved to Hutchinson, Kansas. He preceded her in death on March 27, 2012.

Virginia taught Home Economics in the Hutchinson Schools at Liberty Jr. High, Central Jr. High, and Hutchinson High School, retiring in 1989, after 32 years of teaching. She was a County Extension Agent in both Marion and Reno Counties for three years, and a member of Trinity United Methodist Church.

Virginia taught many students how to sew and cook.&nbsp; She had many interests, but sewing was her passion and she created a home and life filled with color. She loved to entertain and both she and Boyd hosted many parties and celebrations over the years with dear friends and family. A beautiful woman, both inside and out, Virginia had a witty sense of humor and was loved dearly by her family, friends, and former students.

Virginia is survived and fondly remembered by:&nbsp; sons, Dan Higgins and wife Jan of Leawood, Kansas, Jack Higgins and wife Patty of Hutchinson, Kansas; daughter, Julie Higgins of Mendocino, California; four grandchildren, Kip Higgins, Corey Higgins and wife Molly, Joel Higgins and wife Kara, Jette Higgins; and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by: &nbsp;her parents; sisters, Mary Davis, Florence Stout, Ruth Saffell; and husband, Boyd V. Higgins, Jr.

Cremation has taken place and a private family celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Friends may sign her memorial book from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday at Elliott Mortuary and Crematory.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Hospice of Reno County or Hutchinson Animal Shelter, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS&nbsp; 67501.

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 </figure>Virginia Sue Green Higgins, 90, of Hutchinson, Kansas, passed away January 16, 2020, &nbsp;at Thorne Care Center, Wesley Towers. She was born April 24, 1929, in Perry, Kansas, the youngest daughter of Lyell A. and Jettie Engel Green, who lived in Carbondale, Berryton, and Williamsburg, Kansas.Virginia graduated from Emporia State University in 1951 and was a member of Tri Sig Sorority, where she met Boyd V. Higgins, Jr. &nbsp;They married April 13, 1949, in Emporia, Kansas. In 1951, they moved to Hutchinson, Kansas. He preceded her in death on March 27, 2012.Virginia taught Home Economics in the Hutchinson Schools at Liberty Jr. High, Central Jr. High, and Hutchinson High School, retiring in 1989, after 32 years of teaching. She was a County Extension Agent in both Marion and Reno Counties for three years, and a member of Trinity United Methodist Church.Virginia taught many students how to sew and cook.&nbsp; She had many interests, but sewing was her passion and she created a home and life filled with color. She loved to entertain and both she and Boyd hosted many parties and celebrations over the years with dear friends and family. A beautiful woman, both inside and out, Virginia had a witty sense of humor and was loved dearly by her family, friends, and former students.Virginia is survived and fondly remembered by:&nbsp; sons, Dan Higgins and wife Jan of Leawood, Kansas, Jack Higgins and wife Patty of Hutchinson, Kansas; daughter, Julie Higgins of Mendocino, California; four grandchildren, Kip Higgins, Corey Higgins and wife Molly, Joel Higgins and wife Kara, Jette Higgins; and four great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by: &nbsp;her parents; sisters, Mary Davis, Florence Stout, Ruth Saffell; and husband, Boyd V. Higgins, Jr.Cremation has taken place and a private family celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Friends may sign her memorial book from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday at Elliott Mortuary and Crematory.In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Hospice of Reno County or Hutchinson Animal Shelter, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS&nbsp; 67501.

Virginia Sue Green Higgins | 1929 - 2020 |

Edna June Vedder, 95, of Hutchinson, died January 14, 2020, at Waldron Place, Hutchinson. She was born February 15, 1924, in Nickerson, to Odus Grant and Flora Ann (Brooks) Hill.

Edna was the youngest of 12 children, and graduated from Fairview High School, Fairview, KS, in 1938. She worked at Western Foods on the production line.

Edna is survived by: children, Karen Smith (John) of Hutchinson, Gary Vedder (Pat) of Lewisville, TX, Janice Riddle of Hutchinson, Galen Vedder (Kathy) of Plevna, Marsha Sessions (Tim) of Hutchinson; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by: her parents; five brothers; six sisters; two grandsons; and one great-grandson.

Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Monday, January 20, 2020, at Memorial Park Cemetery, 5905 W. 4th Avenue, Hutchinson. Friends may call from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Elliott Mortuary.

Memorials may be made to Kindred Hospice, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Edna June Vedder, 95, of Hutchinson, died January 14, 2020, at Waldron Place, Hutchinson. She was born February 15, 1924, in Nickerson, to Odus Grant and Flora Ann (Brooks) Hill.Edna was the youngest of 12 children, and graduated from Fairview High School, Fairview, KS, in 1938. She worked at Western Foods on the production line.Edna is survived by: children, Karen Smith (John) of Hutchinson, Gary Vedder (Pat) of Lewisville, TX, Janice Riddle of Hutchinson, Galen Vedder (Kathy) of Plevna, Marsha Sessions (Tim) of Hutchinson; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by: her parents; five brothers; six sisters; two grandsons; and one great-grandson.Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Monday, January 20, 2020, at Memorial Park Cemetery, 5905 W. 4th Avenue, Hutchinson. Friends may call from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Elliott Mortuary.Memorials may be made to Kindred Hospice, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Edna J Vedder | 1924 - 2020 |

DeAnna, of Hutchinson, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 10, 2020. She was born December 31, 1943, in Elkhart, the daughter of William A. and Doris O. (Landess) Stewart.&nbsp; She is survived by her four siblings: William ‘Bill’ A. Stewart II of Lewisville, TX, Sally Wonsetler (Tony) of Hutchinson, Becky Stewart of Hutchinson, and Jonathan J. Stewart (Lara) of Arlington, TX.&nbsp; She is also survived by many nieces and nephews, who meant the world to her.

DeAnna was married to Richard William George of Bretton, Northamptonshire, England.&nbsp; He preceded her in death. She graduated from Kansas State University in 1964, with a degree in Political Science.&nbsp; From there, she went on to travel the world.&nbsp; A few places she lived were Tilbury, UK, Chicago, San Francisco, and Dallas before ending up back in Kansas in 1992.

She poured herself into advocating for the arts in Hutchinson, and after buying a Victorian home, became part of the Historical Preservation Society of Hutchinson.&nbsp; She owned Bluebird Antiques and shared her love of history with all who came to her shop.

DeAnna’s family will be holding a private memorial service on February 1, 2020.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to two organizations close to her heart: The Hutchinson Symphony at hutchsymphony.org, or BEAMS (Bible Education and Missionary Services, 228-832-1096, or gifts may be sent to Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, 67501.

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 </figure>DeAnna, of Hutchinson, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 10, 2020. She was born December 31, 1943, in Elkhart, the daughter of William A. and Doris O. (Landess) Stewart.&nbsp; She is survived by her four siblings: William ‘Bill’ A. Stewart II of Lewisville, TX, Sally Wonsetler (Tony) of Hutchinson, Becky Stewart of Hutchinson, and Jonathan J. Stewart (Lara) of Arlington, TX.&nbsp; She is also survived by many nieces and nephews, who meant the world to her.DeAnna was married to Richard William George of Bretton, Northamptonshire, England.&nbsp; He preceded her in death. She graduated from Kansas State University in 1964, with a degree in Political Science.&nbsp; From there, she went on to travel the world.&nbsp; A few places she lived were Tilbury, UK, Chicago, San Francisco, and Dallas before ending up back in Kansas in 1992.She poured herself into advocating for the arts in Hutchinson, and after buying a Victorian home, became part of the Historical Preservation Society of Hutchinson.&nbsp; She owned Bluebird Antiques and shared her love of history with all who came to her shop.DeAnna’s family will be holding a private memorial service on February 1, 2020.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to two organizations close to her heart: The Hutchinson Symphony at hutchsymphony.org, or BEAMS (Bible Education and Missionary Services, 228-832-1096, or gifts may be sent to Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, 67501.

DeAnna G. George | 1943 - 2020 |

Dr. Marguerite Ann ‘Margy’ Hornback, 71, died January 17, 2020, at Hutchinson Health and Rehab. She was born August 5, 1948, in Parsons, the daughter of Keith D. and Ardis M. (Culbertson) Shepard.

Margy graduated from Parsons High School in 1966 and received her Bachelor’s Degree in English from Pittsburg State University in 1970.&nbsp; In 1979, Margy received her Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology from Wichita State University and in 1999 she earned her Doctor of Education Degree in Special Education from the University of Kansas.

Margy started her teaching career in 1971 as a 9th&nbsp;grade English teacher in Goodland. She then worked in early childhood education in Reno, Harvey, and McPherson counties. Margy retired in 2017 as Early Childhood Education Program Consultant for the Kansas Department of Education in Topeka. She was a member of various educational councils and associations and earned numerous awards throughout her career.&nbsp; Margy also taught several courses at Associated Colleges of Central Kansas, made presentations at international conferences, and was published in numerous professional publications.

She also enjoyed shopping, going to the zoo, and visiting historical sites. Margy was of the Methodist faith.

On May 15, 1971, she married Robert L. ‘Bob’ Hornback in Parsons.&nbsp; They shared 47 years of marriage before his death on December 8, 2018.

Margy is survived by: sons, Michael Hornback (Tara, Olathe, and Mitchell Hornback (Tonya, Hutchinson; grandchildren, Rebecca, Jeremy, Koalten, Blake, Reid, and Fallon; great-grandson, Jacob; sister, Delores Gilbert, Houston, TX; and several other family members.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Ron and Richard Shepard.

Graveside service will be 3 p.m. Saturday, January 25, 2020, in Harmony Grove Cemetery, rural Cherryvale, with Pastor Tom Scott officiating. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, with family present to receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Kansas Department of Education - Early Childhood Education, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Dr. Marguerite Ann ‘Margy’ Hornback, 71, died January 17, 2020, at Hutchinson Health and Rehab. She was born August 5, 1948, in Parsons, the daughter of Keith D. and Ardis M. (Culbertson) Shepard.Margy graduated from Parsons High School in 1966 and received her Bachelor’s Degree in English from Pittsburg State University in 1970.&nbsp; In 1979, Margy received her Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology from Wichita State University and in 1999 she earned her Doctor of Education Degree in Special Education from the University of Kansas.Margy started her teaching career in 1971 as a 9th&nbsp;grade English teacher in Goodland. She then worked in early childhood education in Reno, Harvey, and McPherson counties. Margy retired in 2017 as Early Childhood Education Program Consultant for the Kansas Department of Education in Topeka. She was a member of various educational councils and associations and earned numerous awards throughout her career.&nbsp; Margy also taught several courses at Associated Colleges of Central Kansas, made presentations at international conferences, and was published in numerous professional publications.She also enjoyed shopping, going to the zoo, and visiting historical sites. Margy was of the Methodist faith.On May 15, 1971, she married Robert L. ‘Bob’ Hornback in Parsons.&nbsp; They shared 47 years of marriage before his death on December 8, 2018.Margy is survived by: sons, Michael Hornback (Tara, Olathe, and Mitchell Hornback (Tonya, Hutchinson; grandchildren, Rebecca, Jeremy, Koalten, Blake, Reid, and Fallon; great-grandson, Jacob; sister, Delores Gilbert, Houston, TX; and several other family members.She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Ron and Richard Shepard.Graveside service will be 3 p.m. Saturday, January 25, 2020, in Harmony Grove Cemetery, rural Cherryvale, with Pastor Tom Scott officiating. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, with family present to receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Kansas Department of Education - Early Childhood Education, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Dr. Marguerite Ann Hornback | 1948 - 2020 | 

Janice L. Shelley, 71, died Friday, January 17, 2020. She was born October 5, 1948, in Great Bend to Charles Edward and Nila J. (Showalter) Harmony.

She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. Janice was the owner of Jan’s Beauty Salon.

Her grandkids were the greatest. She also loved caring for animals and baking cakes for many people.

Surviving Janice are; sons, Mike Childs of Hutchinson, Mark Childs and wife Lori of Edmond, Oklahoma; stepmother, Betty Harmony; stepson, Steven Shelley; stepfather, Leemonte Showalter of Oklahoma; siblings, Charles Harmony and wife Lora, Kenny Harmony, Beverly Harmony all of Hutchinson, and Gene Balsmeier of Idaho; step brother and step sister, Jimmy Showalter of Oklahoma and Linda Showalter and husband Donald of Arkansas; six grandchildren, Hollie Childs, Dustin Childs, Spencer Childs, Mariah Klusener, Crosby Childs and McKinley Childs; great-grandchildren, Kellen Childs, Oakley Childs and one on the way, Taliyah Childs, Aliciyceh Torres, Chloe Torres, Aiden West, Faivann Prebble, Hunter Prebble, Tommie Childs, Brentlee Childs and Wrynleigh Childs.

She was preceded in death by her parents; spouses, Morris ‘Joe’ Shelley and Ron Childs; step father, William Balsmeier; brother, Richard Harmony; and step brother, Larry Balsmeier.

A come and go celebration of life for Janice will be from 12 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at Anchor Inn. In lieu of flowers memorial suggestions are Hutchinson Animal Shelter or the church in care of &nbsp;Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Janice L. Shelley, 71, died Friday, January 17, 2020. She was born October 5, 1948, in Great Bend to Charles Edward and Nila J. (Showalter) Harmony.She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. Janice was the owner of Jan’s Beauty Salon.Her grandkids were the greatest. She also loved caring for animals and baking cakes for many people.Surviving Janice are; sons, Mike Childs of Hutchinson, Mark Childs and wife Lori of Edmond, Oklahoma; stepmother, Betty Harmony; stepson, Steven Shelley; stepfather, Leemonte Showalter of Oklahoma; siblings, Charles Harmony and wife Lora, Kenny Harmony, Beverly Harmony all of Hutchinson, and Gene Balsmeier of Idaho; step brother and step sister, Jimmy Showalter of Oklahoma and Linda Showalter and husband Donald of Arkansas; six grandchildren, Hollie Childs, Dustin Childs, Spencer Childs, Mariah Klusener, Crosby Childs and McKinley Childs; great-grandchildren, Kellen Childs, Oakley Childs and one on the way, Taliyah Childs, Aliciyceh Torres, Chloe Torres, Aiden West, Faivann Prebble, Hunter Prebble, Tommie Childs, Brentlee Childs and Wrynleigh Childs.She was preceded in death by her parents; spouses, Morris ‘Joe’ Shelley and Ron Childs; step father, William Balsmeier; brother, Richard Harmony; and step brother, Larry Balsmeier.A come and go celebration of life for Janice will be from 12 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at Anchor Inn. In lieu of flowers memorial suggestions are Hutchinson Animal Shelter or the church in care of &nbsp;Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Janice L Shelley | 1948 - 2020 |

Verna Mae (Cox) Curry, of Hutchinson, passed away January 16, 2020, at the age of 92, at Thorne Health Care Center.&nbsp; She was born on November 11, 1927, in Lebanon, Kentucky, the oldest of five children.

Verna moved to Kansas at a young age and remained a Kansan for the rest of her life.&nbsp; Verna worked as an X-ray technician at Grace Hospital until 1959.&nbsp; On August 5, 1946, she married Bob G. Curry in Hutchinson, KS.&nbsp; He preceded her in death.

Verna was an avid reader, wonderful painter, and had a love for Sedona, Arizona, and New York City, as well as her family.

Survivors include: their son, Kris Curry and wife, Mickey; their daughter, Kelly Curry and her husband, Terry Wilson.&nbsp; She was cherished by four grandchildren: Adam Curry, Robin Minton, Meghan Price, and Kristopher Rainsberger.&nbsp; They were also blessed with 11 great-grandchildren.

There will be no public service. The family will have a private memorial service at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice and HomeCare of Reno County or the Hutchinson Public Library, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson.

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 </figure>Verna Mae (Cox) Curry, of Hutchinson, passed away January 16, 2020, at the age of 92, at Thorne Health Care Center.&nbsp; She was born on November 11, 1927, in Lebanon, Kentucky, the oldest of five children.Verna moved to Kansas at a young age and remained a Kansan for the rest of her life.&nbsp; Verna worked as an X-ray technician at Grace Hospital until 1959.&nbsp; On August 5, 1946, she married Bob G. Curry in Hutchinson, KS.&nbsp; He preceded her in death.Verna was an avid reader, wonderful painter, and had a love for Sedona, Arizona, and New York City, as well as her family.Survivors include: their son, Kris Curry and wife, Mickey; their daughter, Kelly Curry and her husband, Terry Wilson.&nbsp; She was cherished by four grandchildren: Adam Curry, Robin Minton, Meghan Price, and Kristopher Rainsberger.&nbsp; They were also blessed with 11 great-grandchildren.There will be no public service. The family will have a private memorial service at a later date.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice and HomeCare of Reno County or the Hutchinson Public Library, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson.

Verna Mae (Cox) Curry | 1927 - 2020 |

Barrett W Miller | 2005 - 2020 |

Amy Lou Cummins, 92, of Hutchinson, died January 15, 2020, at Hutchinson Health and Rehab. She was born on January 1, 1928, in Hutchinson, to Gust and Verna (Magers) Stringos.

Amy graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1943. She was a homemaker and property manager for rental homes that she renovated with her husband. She spent a lot of time volunteering for charity organizations. Amy was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

On January 1, 1953, she married Donald Roy Cummins, in Hutchinson. They shared 45 years together before his death on February 2, 1998.

Amy is survived by: daughter, Donna Lou Saunders (Mike, Hutchinson; daughter, Verna Andres (Wally, Arizona; son, Roy Cummins (Donna, Buhler; daughter, Vivian Gedeon, Southern Maryland; son, Randal Cummins (Vickie, Hutchinson; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; brother, Stephen Stringos (Sylvia, Vermont; sister, Virginia Gray, Florida; and sister, Vivian Weaver (Dale, Arizona.

She was preceded in death by: her parents; husband, Donald Cummins; and infant great-grandson, Jonathan.

Friends may call 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. with the family being present from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, January 20, 2020, at Elliott Mortuary. Details for a memorial celebration, hosted by the family, and a service, hosted by Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, will be announced at a later date by each party, respectively. Cremation will follow the visitation. Amy’s family will take her to her final resting place in Dore, North Dakota at a later date.

Memorials are suggested to the Christian Soup Ministry, Hutchinson, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson 67501.

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 </figure>Amy Lou Cummins, 92, of Hutchinson, died January 15, 2020, at Hutchinson Health and Rehab. She was born on January 1, 1928, in Hutchinson, to Gust and Verna (Magers) Stringos.Amy graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1943. She was a homemaker and property manager for rental homes that she renovated with her husband. She spent a lot of time volunteering for charity organizations. Amy was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses.On January 1, 1953, she married Donald Roy Cummins, in Hutchinson. They shared 45 years together before his death on February 2, 1998.Amy is survived by: daughter, Donna Lou Saunders (Mike, Hutchinson; daughter, Verna Andres (Wally, Arizona; son, Roy Cummins (Donna, Buhler; daughter, Vivian Gedeon, Southern Maryland; son, Randal Cummins (Vickie, Hutchinson; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; brother, Stephen Stringos (Sylvia, Vermont; sister, Virginia Gray, Florida; and sister, Vivian Weaver (Dale, Arizona.She was preceded in death by: her parents; husband, Donald Cummins; and infant great-grandson, Jonathan.Friends may call 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. with the family being present from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, January 20, 2020, at Elliott Mortuary. Details for a memorial celebration, hosted by the family, and a service, hosted by Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, will be announced at a later date by each party, respectively. Cremation will follow the visitation. Amy’s family will take her to her final resting place in Dore, North Dakota at a later date.Memorials are suggested to the Christian Soup Ministry, Hutchinson, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson 67501.

Amy Lou Cummins | 1928 - 2020 |

Nellie Pearl Bush, 87, of Hutchinson, died January 12, 2020, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. She was born August 2, 1932, in Coyle, OK, the daughter of Tolbert W. and Cora E. (Downey) Allison.

Nellie graduated from Hutchinson High School and attended Salt City Business College. She spent her career working in the banking industry. Nellie was a member of 10th&nbsp;Avenue United Methodist Church.&nbsp; Her greatest joy in life came from spending time with her family.

On November 7, 1954, Nellie married Cecil O. Bush in Hutchinson. They shared 65 years of marriage. He survives.

Also surviving are: daughter, Rhonda Ford, Hutchinson; grandchildren, Jennifer Cushenbery (Travy, Hutchinson, Travis Ford (Jessica, Maumelle, AR; great-grandchildren, Tayvin Cushenbery,&nbsp;Kyleigh, Sean, and Lakyn Ford; sisters, Mae Smith and Marie Hawkins, both of Hutchinson; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by: her parents; son, Brian Bush; four brothers; and three sisters. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Friday, January 17, 2020, at Elliott Chapel. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.&nbsp; Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., with family present from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Elliott Mortuary.

Memorials are suggested to Hospice and HomeCare of Reno County, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Nellie Pearl Bush, 87, of Hutchinson, died January 12, 2020, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. She was born August 2, 1932, in Coyle, OK, the daughter of Tolbert W. and Cora E. (Downey) Allison.Nellie graduated from Hutchinson High School and attended Salt City Business College. She spent her career working in the banking industry. Nellie was a member of 10th&nbsp;Avenue United Methodist Church.&nbsp; Her greatest joy in life came from spending time with her family.On November 7, 1954, Nellie married Cecil O. Bush in Hutchinson. They shared 65 years of marriage. He survives.Also surviving are: daughter, Rhonda Ford, Hutchinson; grandchildren, Jennifer Cushenbery (Travy, Hutchinson, Travis Ford (Jessica, Maumelle, AR; great-grandchildren, Tayvin Cushenbery,&nbsp;Kyleigh, Sean, and Lakyn Ford; sisters, Mae Smith and Marie Hawkins, both of Hutchinson; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.She was preceded in death by: her parents; son, Brian Bush; four brothers; and three sisters. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Friday, January 17, 2020, at Elliott Chapel. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.&nbsp; Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., with family present from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Elliott Mortuary.Memorials are suggested to Hospice and HomeCare of Reno County, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Nellie Pearl Bush | 1932 - 2020 |

Larry Scott Ladd, 72, of Hutchinson, died January 10, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born January 26, 1947, to Elmer and Blanche (Brenegan) Ladd.

Larry graduated from Chanute High School and Neosho Community College. He worked for many years doing housing installations for construction companies. Larry loved to collect bottles, a hobby that he shared with his son, Marshall. He and Marshall also took many camping, hunting, and fishing trips together.

Larry is survived by: son, Marshall Ladd, South Carolina; brother, Ed Ladd and wife Jeanette, Hutchinson; their daughters, Ashley Ladd and Miranda Schmutz; and son, Jason Schmutz.

Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson, with Sydney Rhoades officiating. Friends may sign the book on Tuesday from 2 to 8 p.m., at Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Larry Scott Ladd, 72, of Hutchinson, died January 10, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born January 26, 1947, to Elmer and Blanche (Brenegan) Ladd.Larry graduated from Chanute High School and Neosho Community College. He worked for many years doing housing installations for construction companies. Larry loved to collect bottles, a hobby that he shared with his son, Marshall. He and Marshall also took many camping, hunting, and fishing trips together.Larry is survived by: son, Marshall Ladd, South Carolina; brother, Ed Ladd and wife Jeanette, Hutchinson; their daughters, Ashley Ladd and Miranda Schmutz; and son, Jason Schmutz.He was preceded in death by his parents.Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson, with Sydney Rhoades officiating. Friends may sign the book on Tuesday from 2 to 8 p.m., at Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Larry Scott Ladd | 1947 - 2020 |

Helen Hall Culver, 104, of Hutchinson, died January 8, 2020, at Good Samaritan Society, Hutchinson Village. She was born August 24, 1915, in Partridge, to Freeman J. and Bertha (Ozbun) Hall.

Helen graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1933. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Hutchinson. Helen was a home Bible study teacher for 17 years, under the sponsorship of Women’s Aglow International.

She married Benjamin R. Culver on August 8, 1936, in Hutchinson. He died April 14, 1998, in Salina.&nbsp;Helen and Ben moved to Topeka in 1951, to be house parents for children at the Capper Foundation for Crippled Children.

She was predeceased by: her husband, Ben; daughters, Marna Kay and Linda Rae Culver; brothers, Henry, Arthur, and Harold Hall; sisters Marjorie Bateman, and Grace Mohr Reichert; and a niece, Mary Beth Simpson.

Helen is survived by: brother, Fred Hall and family of Modesto, CA; and several nieces and nephews, including DeeAnn McGuire, Beverly White, Bob Culver, Shirley Culver, and Patti Culver, all of Hutchinson, Marcia Mohr, Bennington, KS, Susie Hanson, Sherwood, OR, Mike Hall, Topeka, and Patrick Hall, Simi Valley, CA.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday, January 13, 2020, at Elliott Chapel, with Pastor Mic McGuire officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson. Friends may call from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Elliott Mortuary. The family will greet friends from 10 a.m. until service time Monday at Elliott Mortuary.

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church or the Good Samaritan Society, Hutchinson Village, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Helen Hall Culver, 104, of Hutchinson, died January 8, 2020, at Good Samaritan Society, Hutchinson Village. She was born August 24, 1915, in Partridge, to Freeman J. and Bertha (Ozbun) Hall.Helen graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1933. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Hutchinson. Helen was a home Bible study teacher for 17 years, under the sponsorship of Women’s Aglow International.She married Benjamin R. Culver on August 8, 1936, in Hutchinson. He died April 14, 1998, in Salina.&nbsp;Helen and Ben moved to Topeka in 1951, to be house parents for children at the Capper Foundation for Crippled Children.She was predeceased by: her husband, Ben; daughters, Marna Kay and Linda Rae Culver; brothers, Henry, Arthur, and Harold Hall; sisters Marjorie Bateman, and Grace Mohr Reichert; and a niece, Mary Beth Simpson.Helen is survived by: brother, Fred Hall and family of Modesto, CA; and several nieces and nephews, including DeeAnn McGuire, Beverly White, Bob Culver, Shirley Culver, and Patti Culver, all of Hutchinson, Marcia Mohr, Bennington, KS, Susie Hanson, Sherwood, OR, Mike Hall, Topeka, and Patrick Hall, Simi Valley, CA.Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday, January 13, 2020, at Elliott Chapel, with Pastor Mic McGuire officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson. Friends may call from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Elliott Mortuary. The family will greet friends from 10 a.m. until service time Monday at Elliott Mortuary.Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church or the Good Samaritan Society, Hutchinson Village, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Helen H Culver | 1915 - 2020 |

Dean Wilbur Fahrbach, 101, met his Savior January 8, 2020, at Haven House. He was born November 24, 1918, in Navarre, the son of Carl G. and Lena M. (Vesart) Fahrbach. Carl had immigrated to this country from Germany and made his way to Berryton, where he met and married Lena. They moved to Navarre, where they owned and operated a local grocery store in addition to farming.

Dean graduated summa cum laude from Dickinson County High School. He started in the banking industry in 1940, working in Durham, Hope, Sylvia, and finally Haven, where he became president and owner of Haven State Bank, retiring in 1982. Dean continued to serve on the bank board until 2010, his career spanning 70 years.

Dean served as Chairman of the State Banking Commission, was active in Lions Club, Haven Industries, and Haven United Methodist Church.&nbsp; He also enjoyed woodcarving and golf.

On July 14, 1946, Dean married Loris G. Seager in Navarre. She died March 28, 1990. He then married Betty Breitenbach and their marriage lasted 18 years until her death in 2011.

Dean is survived by: son, Michael Fahrbach (Cheri, Haven; grandchildren, Thomas Fahrbach (Marissa, Boulder, CO, Joseph Fahrbach (Lori, Houston, TX, William Fahrbach, San Diego, CA, Julia Fahrbach, Torrance, CA; great-granchildren, Adeline, Benson, Anna, and Dean Fahrbach; step grandchildren, Tyler Heim, Arlington, TX, Ryan Heim (Paige, Hutchinson; step great-grandchildren, Penelope and Ryan Heim Jr.; sister, Betty Frigon (Bernie, Scottsdale, AZ; &nbsp;Timm’s partner, Steve DeLaHaya, San Antonio, TX; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

He was preceded in death by: his parents; son, Timothy ‘Timm’ Fahrbach; brothers, George, Phillip, Paul, Fred, Carl Jr., Wayne; sisters, Dorothy Fahrbach, Helen Hatfield, Mildred Shank, and Lucille Wallerstedt.

Cremation has taken place. Rosary will be 9:00 a.m. Saturday, January 25, 2020, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 612 S. Maple St., South Hutchinson. Memorial Mass will follow at 10:30 a.m., with Fathers Charles Seiwert and Ned Blick officiating.&nbsp; Private family inurnment will be in Lakeview Cemetery, Wichita.&nbsp; Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday at Elliott Mortuary.

Memorials are suggested to Haven House, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Dean Wilbur Fahrbach, 101, met his Savior January 8, 2020, at Haven House. He was born November 24, 1918, in Navarre, the son of Carl G. and Lena M. (Vesart) Fahrbach. Carl had immigrated to this country from Germany and made his way to Berryton, where he met and married Lena. They moved to Navarre, where they owned and operated a local grocery store in addition to farming.Dean graduated summa cum laude from Dickinson County High School. He started in the banking industry in 1940, working in Durham, Hope, Sylvia, and finally Haven, where he became president and owner of Haven State Bank, retiring in 1982. Dean continued to serve on the bank board until 2010, his career spanning 70 years.Dean served as Chairman of the State Banking Commission, was active in Lions Club, Haven Industries, and Haven United Methodist Church.&nbsp; He also enjoyed woodcarving and golf.On July 14, 1946, Dean married Loris G. Seager in Navarre. She died March 28, 1990. He then married Betty Breitenbach and their marriage lasted 18 years until her death in 2011.Dean is survived by: son, Michael Fahrbach (Cheri, Haven; grandchildren, Thomas Fahrbach (Marissa, Boulder, CO, Joseph Fahrbach (Lori, Houston, TX, William Fahrbach, San Diego, CA, Julia Fahrbach, Torrance, CA; great-granchildren, Adeline, Benson, Anna, and Dean Fahrbach; step grandchildren, Tyler Heim, Arlington, TX, Ryan Heim (Paige, Hutchinson; step great-grandchildren, Penelope and Ryan Heim Jr.; sister, Betty Frigon (Bernie, Scottsdale, AZ; &nbsp;Timm’s partner, Steve DeLaHaya, San Antonio, TX; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members.He was preceded in death by: his parents; son, Timothy ‘Timm’ Fahrbach; brothers, George, Phillip, Paul, Fred, Carl Jr., Wayne; sisters, Dorothy Fahrbach, Helen Hatfield, Mildred Shank, and Lucille Wallerstedt.Cremation has taken place. Rosary will be 9:00 a.m. Saturday, January 25, 2020, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 612 S. Maple St., South Hutchinson. Memorial Mass will follow at 10:30 a.m., with Fathers Charles Seiwert and Ned Blick officiating.&nbsp; Private family inurnment will be in Lakeview Cemetery, Wichita.&nbsp; Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday at Elliott Mortuary.Memorials are suggested to Haven House, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Dean Wilbur Fahrbach | 1918 - 2020 |

Fred Field, 67, died Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.&nbsp; He was born May 13, 1952, in Newton, to Robert E. and Edith A. (George) Field.

Fred graduated from Wichita Heights High School.&nbsp; He was self-employed entrepreneur who loved to be a ‘deal maker’.&nbsp; Fred enjoyed being his own boss for a variety of businesses including a furniture store, moving company, and owning Rainbow TV in Arkansas.&nbsp; Fred enjoyed anything to do with water, from water skiing to scuba diving.&nbsp; He also enjoyed spear fishing and enjoyed using his hands, as he was an exceptional carpenter.&nbsp; Fred was a member of Calvary Assembly of God Church, Fort Smith, AR, and Church on the Hill of Berryville, AR.

On July 20, 1995, he married Regina Hamner in Berryville, AR.&nbsp; They shared almost 25 years of marriage.&nbsp;

Fred is survived by:&nbsp; wife, Regina of Hutchinson; daughter, Edie ‘Nicole’ Bellinger and husband Joseph; granddaughters, Trinity Paige Bellinger and Madison Temperance Bellinger, all of Arkansas; father and his wife, Robert and Lelya Field of South Hutchinson; sister, Diane Devine and husband Wesley of Colorado; and nephew, Gary Long.

Cremation has taken place. Celebration of Life will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 16th, 2020, at Church on the Hill, Berryville, AR. Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS&nbsp; 67501 is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Fred Field, 67, died Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.&nbsp; He was born May 13, 1952, in Newton, to Robert E. and Edith A. (George) Field.Fred graduated from Wichita Heights High School.&nbsp; He was self-employed entrepreneur who loved to be a ‘deal maker’.&nbsp; Fred enjoyed being his own boss for a variety of businesses including a furniture store, moving company, and owning Rainbow TV in Arkansas.&nbsp; Fred enjoyed anything to do with water, from water skiing to scuba diving.&nbsp; He also enjoyed spear fishing and enjoyed using his hands, as he was an exceptional carpenter.&nbsp; Fred was a member of Calvary Assembly of God Church, Fort Smith, AR, and Church on the Hill of Berryville, AR.On July 20, 1995, he married Regina Hamner in Berryville, AR.&nbsp; They shared almost 25 years of marriage.&nbsp;Fred is survived by:&nbsp; wife, Regina of Hutchinson; daughter, Edie ‘Nicole’ Bellinger and husband Joseph; granddaughters, Trinity Paige Bellinger and Madison Temperance Bellinger, all of Arkansas; father and his wife, Robert and Lelya Field of South Hutchinson; sister, Diane Devine and husband Wesley of Colorado; and nephew, Gary Long.He was preceded in death by his mom.Cremation has taken place. Celebration of Life will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 16th, 2020, at Church on the Hill, Berryville, AR. Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS&nbsp; 67501 is in charge of arrangements.

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