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Sally Elvira Bond
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Sally Elvira Bond
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Sally Elvira Bond, 75, died August 27, 2021, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born August 21, 1946, to Orval Harry and Elvira Elda (King) Andereck.
Sally graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1964, Hutchinson Community College in 1966, and Emporia State University in 1968. She retired after 34 years of service as a machinist at Cessna/Eaton. Sally was a member of Mid State Street Rods, Central Kansas Corvette Association and Tenth Avenue United Methodist Church.
On November 22, 1968, she married Steven Louis Bond, at Tenth Avenue United Methodist Church. They shared almost 39 years of marriage, before his death on September 5, 2007.
Sally is survived by: son, Jeffrey Bond of Fort Worth, Texas; sisters, Dotty Mount (Paul) of Sanibel, Florida, and Nancy Frank (Dan) of Hutchinson; and brother, Dean Andereck (Becky) of Hoisington.
Sally graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1964, Hutchinson Community College in 1966, and Emporia State University in 1968. She retired after 34 years of service as a machinist at Cessna/Eaton. Sally was a member of Mid State Street Rods, Central Kansas Corvette Association and Tenth Avenue United Methodist Church.
On November 22, 1968, she married Steven Louis Bond, at Tenth Avenue United Methodist Church. They shared almost 39 years of marriage, before his death on September 5, 2007.
Sally is survived by: son, Jeffrey Bond of Fort Worth, Texas; sisters, Dotty Mount (Paul) of Sanibel, Florida, and Nancy Frank (Dan) of Hutchinson; and brother, Dean Andereck (Becky) of Hoisington.
Clarence Edward "Clay" Bontrager
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After a brave battle with cancer, Clarence Edward Bontrager, raised in Haven, Kansas, went home to be with his Heavenly Father. Clay died December 16, 2017, at his home in Nokomis.
Clarence (Clay) is survived by: his wife, Andrea Bontrager (born Gajewski); children, Tonya Ferguson (Dale), Chad Bontrager (Lauren); stepchildren, Ashley Hogan, Daniel Hogan (Torrey); grandchildren, Destiny, Tylan, Avery, Paxton, Colby, Brayden, Dylan; siblings, Wes Bontrager (Marilyn), Dorothy Weaver (Richard) and Marion Bontrager (Judy).
He was preceded in death by: his mother, Nora Yutzy Bontrager; father, Andrew Bontrager; stepmother, Elizabeth Bontrager; and brothers, Maynard Bontrager and Kenneth Bontrager.
Clay was born on March 23, 1947, in Hutchinson, and grew up on a farm in Haven, Kansas. He graduated from Central Christian High School and Hesston College with a degree in Pastoral Ministries. He owned and operated various businesses, and had a successful career racing late model and sprint cars, winning several championships. He also had a successful term as mayor of Hutchinson, Kansas. Despite his successes in business and on the dirt track, he considered being a father and grandfather his most treasured accomplishments in life.
Clay moved to Florida during the latter years of his life where he lived with his wife, Andrea. While pursuing a successful career as a business broker and business owner, he enjoyed traveling in his RV, spending time with family and friends, riding his motorcycle, boating, reading, tinkering with his cars and taking care of his small farm.
Clay loved life and lived it to the fullest. His charismatic nature and infectious smile earned him many friends and he will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him.
Clarence (Clay) is survived by: his wife, Andrea Bontrager (born Gajewski); children, Tonya Ferguson (Dale), Chad Bontrager (Lauren); stepchildren, Ashley Hogan, Daniel Hogan (Torrey); grandchildren, Destiny, Tylan, Avery, Paxton, Colby, Brayden, Dylan; siblings, Wes Bontrager (Marilyn), Dorothy Weaver (Richard) and Marion Bontrager (Judy).
He was preceded in death by: his mother, Nora Yutzy Bontrager; father, Andrew Bontrager; stepmother, Elizabeth Bontrager; and brothers, Maynard Bontrager and Kenneth Bontrager.
Clay was born on March 23, 1947, in Hutchinson, and grew up on a farm in Haven, Kansas. He graduated from Central Christian High School and Hesston College with a degree in Pastoral Ministries. He owned and operated various businesses, and had a successful career racing late model and sprint cars, winning several championships. He also had a successful term as mayor of Hutchinson, Kansas. Despite his successes in business and on the dirt track, he considered being a father and grandfather his most treasured accomplishments in life.
Clay moved to Florida during the latter years of his life where he lived with his wife, Andrea. While pursuing a successful career as a business broker and business owner, he enjoyed traveling in his RV, spending time with family and friends, riding his motorcycle, boating, reading, tinkering with his cars and taking care of his small farm.
Clay loved life and lived it to the fullest. His charismatic nature and infectious smile earned him many friends and he will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him.
Clarence "Clay" and Andrea Bontrager
Dean Jay Bontrager
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Dean Jay Bontrager
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Dean Jay Bontrager, born June 7, 1945, passed away on the evening of Sunday, March 28, 2021, surrounded by family and friends, in Hutchinson after a valiant three year battle with cancer. He finally took the checkered flag into the great beyond.
Born to Simon and Clara (Schrock) Bontrager in Hutchinson he was preceded in death by his parents and older brother, Doyle Bontrager.
Dean is survived by: brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Mary Bontrager; his four sons, Eric and Krista Bontrager, Stuart and Brooke-Lynn Bontrager, Scott and Barbie Bontrager, and Johnny and Nicci Bontrager; and 16 grandchildren, Jordan and Jake Stiverson and Ethan, Owen, Jazzy, Colby, Tyler, Carly, Chloe, Brooklyn, Jack, Simon, Grace, Ruby, Mary and Ella Bontrager.
Dean grew up in Hutchinson and graduated from Hutchinson High in 1963. He served in the Army National Guard during Vietnam. Dean loved all things racing, especially Sprint Cars. Dean was involved in racing in some form or fashion throughout his entire life, beginning just after high school when he and lifelong friend, Jay Wilbeck, built a drag car they raced for several years before his service in the National Guard.
Dean later raced Corvettes in the 70’s and began dirt track racing in the 80’s with Clay Bontrager. They raced Late Models in the early 80’s and Sprint Cars from the late 80’s and late 90’s, and won the Hutch Nationals in 1995, the fulfillment of a lifelong dream. Dean continued racing with Mike Woodruff and won the NCRA Sprint Car Championship in 2004, another major racing highlight. He always said he was lucky enough to live through the golden age of hot rodding and was consistently called on to build race engines for everything from dirt cars to land speed cars.
Dean became fast friends with nearly everyone he met. His signature humor endeared him to the many nurses that treated him during his fight with cancer. Dean found a way to laugh and joke, even through the pain, right up to the end. He was a loving father, son, brother, grandfather, and a mentor to the next generation of hot rodders.
Born to Simon and Clara (Schrock) Bontrager in Hutchinson he was preceded in death by his parents and older brother, Doyle Bontrager.
Dean is survived by: brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Mary Bontrager; his four sons, Eric and Krista Bontrager, Stuart and Brooke-Lynn Bontrager, Scott and Barbie Bontrager, and Johnny and Nicci Bontrager; and 16 grandchildren, Jordan and Jake Stiverson and Ethan, Owen, Jazzy, Colby, Tyler, Carly, Chloe, Brooklyn, Jack, Simon, Grace, Ruby, Mary and Ella Bontrager.
Dean grew up in Hutchinson and graduated from Hutchinson High in 1963. He served in the Army National Guard during Vietnam. Dean loved all things racing, especially Sprint Cars. Dean was involved in racing in some form or fashion throughout his entire life, beginning just after high school when he and lifelong friend, Jay Wilbeck, built a drag car they raced for several years before his service in the National Guard.
Dean later raced Corvettes in the 70’s and began dirt track racing in the 80’s with Clay Bontrager. They raced Late Models in the early 80’s and Sprint Cars from the late 80’s and late 90’s, and won the Hutch Nationals in 1995, the fulfillment of a lifelong dream. Dean continued racing with Mike Woodruff and won the NCRA Sprint Car Championship in 2004, another major racing highlight. He always said he was lucky enough to live through the golden age of hot rodding and was consistently called on to build race engines for everything from dirt cars to land speed cars.
Dean became fast friends with nearly everyone he met. His signature humor endeared him to the many nurses that treated him during his fight with cancer. Dean found a way to laugh and joke, even through the pain, right up to the end. He was a loving father, son, brother, grandfather, and a mentor to the next generation of hot rodders.
CKCA Member Dean Bontrager in his 1957 Corvette Roadster at the Cosmosphere, 2014
Roger Lee Crabill
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Roger L. Crabill, 68, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 28, 2023 Hospice House, Hutchinson, KS. He was born June 8, 1955, in Pratt, KS to Robert L. and Joyce J. (Scarbrough) Crabill.
In 1973, Roger graduated from Pratt High School. On November 15, 1980, Roger married Janet S. Cook in Pratt, KS. He was a bowling lane resurfacing manager for Jayhawk Bowling Supply and Resurfacing for 40 years. Roger enjoyed golfing, bowling and teasing his nieces and nephews. In August 2020, Roger miraculously survived a brain aneurysm. In February 2022, he was diagnosed with lung cancer and courageously fought the disease for a year and a half. He was a member of Crosspoint Church in Hutchinson, Elks Lodge in Pratt, and USBC.
Roger is preceded in death by his parents and a nephew Christopher Dean McCawley.
He is survived by his wife, Janet; three sisters, Shirley Kimmons, Belinda (Duane) Fischer and Penny (Mal) McCawley; one brother, Bill (Carolyn) McQuiston; brother-in-law, J.C. (Lou Jean) Cook four nieces, Kimberly Phoenix, Katie Janik, Amy McCawley and Shannon Cook; and two nephews, Darin Fischer and Jake Elder; and numerous great nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 A.M. on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th Ave, Hutchinson, KS. Visitation will be 10 A.M to service time on Saturday, October 7, 2023. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice House, Crosspoint Church-Hutchinson or the Hutchinson Animal Shelter and can be sent in care of Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E 30th Ave, Hutchinson, KS 67502.
In 1973, Roger graduated from Pratt High School. On November 15, 1980, Roger married Janet S. Cook in Pratt, KS. He was a bowling lane resurfacing manager for Jayhawk Bowling Supply and Resurfacing for 40 years. Roger enjoyed golfing, bowling and teasing his nieces and nephews. In August 2020, Roger miraculously survived a brain aneurysm. In February 2022, he was diagnosed with lung cancer and courageously fought the disease for a year and a half. He was a member of Crosspoint Church in Hutchinson, Elks Lodge in Pratt, and USBC.
Roger is preceded in death by his parents and a nephew Christopher Dean McCawley.
He is survived by his wife, Janet; three sisters, Shirley Kimmons, Belinda (Duane) Fischer and Penny (Mal) McCawley; one brother, Bill (Carolyn) McQuiston; brother-in-law, J.C. (Lou Jean) Cook four nieces, Kimberly Phoenix, Katie Janik, Amy McCawley and Shannon Cook; and two nephews, Darin Fischer and Jake Elder; and numerous great nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 A.M. on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th Ave, Hutchinson, KS. Visitation will be 10 A.M to service time on Saturday, October 7, 2023. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice House, Crosspoint Church-Hutchinson or the Hutchinson Animal Shelter and can be sent in care of Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E 30th Ave, Hutchinson, KS 67502.
CKCA member Roger Crabill, right, surveys some of the cars on display at the Downtown Hutch Rod Run and Classic Car Show, October 2019. Photo by Janet Crabill
Connie Jo Essells
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Connie Jo Essells
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Connie Jo (Ary) Essells, 71, passed away peacefully in the presence of her family Friday evening, Oct. 7, 2016, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.
Connie Jo was born April 5, 1945, in Hutchinson, to Paul and Betty (Milhon) Ary. She graduated from Lewis, Kansas, High School in 1963. She attended Grace Hospital School of Nursing and graduated with an RN Degree in 1965. She worked in Surgery at both Grace and St. Elizabeth Hospitals for two years before joining Dr. Jack Schroll at the Hutchinson Clinic as his Office Nurse. In 1976, she moved to North Platte, Nebraska, when her husband Gary took employment with the Union Pacific Railroad. Connie Jo worked briefly in nursing and retail, before joining a paging and cellular company, Total-TelePage of Nebraska, retiring as General Manager in 2006. She and Gary returned to reside in Hutchinson in September of 2006.
Connie Jo was a loving wife and mother, always putting others before herself. She was a member of the North Platte Chamber of Commerce Hostesses, volunteered for 18 years with the Nebraskaland Days Rodeo Dance Committee, hosted crew members of the nuclear submarine USS Nebraska during their annual visits to Nebraskaland Days, and was awarded the Dale Studley “Best in the West” Memorial Service Award in 2000. She opened her home to dozens of foreign and American students, and was deeply involved in the Mid-Plains Community College Basketball Host Parent Program for almost 20 years. She will be remembered as a most special sister, wife, mother and friend to all those whose lives she touched.
She is survived by: her husband of 45 years, Gary Dean Essells of Hutchinson; her daughter, Gina Long and grandson, Andrew Ysac of Hutchinson; her son, Timothy Long and wife Holly and grandson, Noah of Englewood, Ohio; her mother, Betty Ary, Buhler; sisters, Phyllis Howard (Mike),Vicki Demoret (Bob), Paula Davis (Larry), Becky Long (Carl), and Tracey Ary; her brother, Ron Ary (Linda), all of Hutchinson. She was preceded in death by her father, Paul Ary.
Connie Jo was born April 5, 1945, in Hutchinson, to Paul and Betty (Milhon) Ary. She graduated from Lewis, Kansas, High School in 1963. She attended Grace Hospital School of Nursing and graduated with an RN Degree in 1965. She worked in Surgery at both Grace and St. Elizabeth Hospitals for two years before joining Dr. Jack Schroll at the Hutchinson Clinic as his Office Nurse. In 1976, she moved to North Platte, Nebraska, when her husband Gary took employment with the Union Pacific Railroad. Connie Jo worked briefly in nursing and retail, before joining a paging and cellular company, Total-TelePage of Nebraska, retiring as General Manager in 2006. She and Gary returned to reside in Hutchinson in September of 2006.
Connie Jo was a loving wife and mother, always putting others before herself. She was a member of the North Platte Chamber of Commerce Hostesses, volunteered for 18 years with the Nebraskaland Days Rodeo Dance Committee, hosted crew members of the nuclear submarine USS Nebraska during their annual visits to Nebraskaland Days, and was awarded the Dale Studley “Best in the West” Memorial Service Award in 2000. She opened her home to dozens of foreign and American students, and was deeply involved in the Mid-Plains Community College Basketball Host Parent Program for almost 20 years. She will be remembered as a most special sister, wife, mother and friend to all those whose lives she touched.
She is survived by: her husband of 45 years, Gary Dean Essells of Hutchinson; her daughter, Gina Long and grandson, Andrew Ysac of Hutchinson; her son, Timothy Long and wife Holly and grandson, Noah of Englewood, Ohio; her mother, Betty Ary, Buhler; sisters, Phyllis Howard (Mike),Vicki Demoret (Bob), Paula Davis (Larry), Becky Long (Carl), and Tracey Ary; her brother, Ron Ary (Linda), all of Hutchinson. She was preceded in death by her father, Paul Ary.
Gary Dean Essells
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Gary Dean Essells
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Gary Dean Essells, 77, passed away at his home in Hutchinson on August 17, 2022. He was born in Terre Haute, Indiana, on May 26, 1945, the youngest child of Warren and Emma (Jaeschke) Essells. He grew up in Wausau, Wisconsin and graduated from the University of Wisconsin. Gary served in the United States Army from 1968 to 1970.
Gary was united in marriage to Connie Jo Ary in March 1972. He worked for KSKU radio and KTPS television. In 1976, the family moved to North Platte, Nebraska, where he worked as a communications specialist for the Union Pacific Railroad’s Bailey Yards and as chief engineer for KELN/KOOQ radio. Both he and Connie volunteered countless hours to Nebraskaland Days, the official Nebraska state celebration. In 2000, they received the prestigious Dale Studley Award. They also were host-parents for 24 years to more than a hundred North Platte Community College basketball players.
In 2006, Gary and Connie retired and returned to Hutchinson. He stayed active in many local nonprofit groups until his passing. These included Friends of the Hutchinson Public Library, Central Kansas Corvette Association, Reno County Amateur Radio Association, and Central Kansas Model Railroaders. For several years he also operated excursion trains for the Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad.
Gary is survived by his daughter Gina Long of Hutchinson, son Tim Long of Clayton, OH, and grandsons Andrew Ysac of Hutchinson and Noah Long of MCRD Parris Island, South Carolina, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife Connie, his parents, brother Warren Essells and sister Majorie Colcord.
Cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday August 24, 2022, at 10 am at Memorial Park Cemetery with Pastor Wayne DeWindt officiating. Gary will be escorted to his final resting place by the Central Kansas Corvette Association.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in his honor to the Friends of the Hutchinson Public Library through Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.
Gary was united in marriage to Connie Jo Ary in March 1972. He worked for KSKU radio and KTPS television. In 1976, the family moved to North Platte, Nebraska, where he worked as a communications specialist for the Union Pacific Railroad’s Bailey Yards and as chief engineer for KELN/KOOQ radio. Both he and Connie volunteered countless hours to Nebraskaland Days, the official Nebraska state celebration. In 2000, they received the prestigious Dale Studley Award. They also were host-parents for 24 years to more than a hundred North Platte Community College basketball players.
In 2006, Gary and Connie retired and returned to Hutchinson. He stayed active in many local nonprofit groups until his passing. These included Friends of the Hutchinson Public Library, Central Kansas Corvette Association, Reno County Amateur Radio Association, and Central Kansas Model Railroaders. For several years he also operated excursion trains for the Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad.
Gary is survived by his daughter Gina Long of Hutchinson, son Tim Long of Clayton, OH, and grandsons Andrew Ysac of Hutchinson and Noah Long of MCRD Parris Island, South Carolina, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife Connie, his parents, brother Warren Essells and sister Majorie Colcord.
Cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday August 24, 2022, at 10 am at Memorial Park Cemetery with Pastor Wayne DeWindt officiating. Gary will be escorted to his final resting place by the Central Kansas Corvette Association.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in his honor to the Friends of the Hutchinson Public Library through Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.
CKCA Members Wayne Strawder, left, and Gary Essells at the "2023 Z06 Corvette Experience" at Midway Motors of Hutchinson - June 2nd, 2022
David Lee Friesen
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David Lee Friesen
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David Lee Friesen, 75, of Partridge, Kansas, died December 20, 2020, at his home. He was born November 9, 1945, in Hutchinson, to Leonard and Mildred (Nickel) Friesen.
David graduated from Pretty Prairie High School in 1963. He then served in the United States Army as a Military Police officer. David belonged to the Central Kansas Corvette Association and Pretty Prairie Saddle Club. He loved fishing, noodling, hunting, especially coyotes, and visiting the casino.
He is survived by: daughters, Cari and Traci Friesen; companion, Georgia Hardesty; stepson, Rob Mattox; brother, Mark ‘Butch’ Friesen; grandchildren, Bailee Weilert, Taylor Friesen, Hunter Friesen, Shayla Brown, Brynlee Brown, Cailyn O'Neal, Brayden O'Neal; great-grandchildren, Payton Friesen and Jaxton Cooper, all of Hutchinson.
David was preceded in death by: his parents; brothers, Jim and Larry Friesen; and grandson, Jakob Dakota Kinney.
David graduated from Pretty Prairie High School in 1963. He then served in the United States Army as a Military Police officer. David belonged to the Central Kansas Corvette Association and Pretty Prairie Saddle Club. He loved fishing, noodling, hunting, especially coyotes, and visiting the casino.
He is survived by: daughters, Cari and Traci Friesen; companion, Georgia Hardesty; stepson, Rob Mattox; brother, Mark ‘Butch’ Friesen; grandchildren, Bailee Weilert, Taylor Friesen, Hunter Friesen, Shayla Brown, Brynlee Brown, Cailyn O'Neal, Brayden O'Neal; great-grandchildren, Payton Friesen and Jaxton Cooper, all of Hutchinson.
David was preceded in death by: his parents; brothers, Jim and Larry Friesen; and grandson, Jakob Dakota Kinney.
David Lee Friesen. Photo contributed by Georgia Hardesty – June 30, 2024
Jerry Allen Gross
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Jerry Allen Gross
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Jerry Allen Gross, 71, died June 13, 2016, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born May 10, 1945, in Hutchinson, the son of Reinhold William and Mildred Jane Rayl Gross.
He was a graduate of Macksville, Kansas, High School and served in the Kansas National Guard. On March 5, 1967, Jerry married Janis Kay Spangler in Hutchinson. He was a VW mechanic at the former Boyd Motor Company, owned and operated the Larkland Champlain Service Station, and was the retired owner of Jerry’s Lawn and Landscape. Jerry was a member of Hutch Bunch Radio Control Club, Central Kansas Corvette Association and the AMA League of Silent Flight.
He is survived by: his wife, Janis of the home; daughters, Vickie (George) Hoskins of Hudson, Ohio, Julie (Viktor) Tarm of Wichita; brothers, Bill of Larned, Bob of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; sisters, Barbara Cook of Hutchinson, Allene Leach of Texhoma, Oklahoma.; and five grandchildren, Mikayla, Shelby and Elijah Hoskins, Marley and Kal Tarm. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Jerry and his wife Janis have been CKCA members since 2015.
He was a graduate of Macksville, Kansas, High School and served in the Kansas National Guard. On March 5, 1967, Jerry married Janis Kay Spangler in Hutchinson. He was a VW mechanic at the former Boyd Motor Company, owned and operated the Larkland Champlain Service Station, and was the retired owner of Jerry’s Lawn and Landscape. Jerry was a member of Hutch Bunch Radio Control Club, Central Kansas Corvette Association and the AMA League of Silent Flight.
He is survived by: his wife, Janis of the home; daughters, Vickie (George) Hoskins of Hudson, Ohio, Julie (Viktor) Tarm of Wichita; brothers, Bill of Larned, Bob of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; sisters, Barbara Cook of Hutchinson, Allene Leach of Texhoma, Oklahoma.; and five grandchildren, Mikayla, Shelby and Elijah Hoskins, Marley and Kal Tarm. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Jerry and his wife Janis have been CKCA members since 2015.
Frederick William "Fred" Johnson
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Frederick William "Fred" Johnson
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Frederick William Johnson, 76, passed away peacefully at his home Tuesday, January 25, 2022. He was born in Ellsworth, Kansas on August 1, 1945 the son of Leon and Bernadette (Warta) Johnson.
Fred graduated from Ellsworth High School and retired from the Union Pacific Railroad. He was a member of Sacred Heart Cathedral, Kansas Air National Guard, Central Kansas Corvette Association, Sports Car Club of America and the United Transportation Union.
His love of cars and racing took him many places and he met some great people along the way. He cherished his family, many wonderful friends, and especially his two amazing granddaughters and all the adventures they shared.
Fred was united in marriage to Jean Stephen in Ellsworth in 1967. From that union, two beautiful daughters were born. Surviving are his wife, Jean of Salina; daughter, Nichole (Phil) Kennedy; granddaughters, Fiona and Ryle Kennedy; daughter, Jessica Johnson (partner Wake Mitchell) all of Kansas City, Missouri; sisters, Rosemary Spain of Gulf Breeze, Florida, Janice (Vern) Lueker of Clay Center, Kansas; brothers, Lionel (Pat) Johnson of Hastings, Nebraska, Frank and Judy (Stephen) Toman of Ellsworth; and many nieces and nephews, all very special to him.
Fred graduated from Ellsworth High School and retired from the Union Pacific Railroad. He was a member of Sacred Heart Cathedral, Kansas Air National Guard, Central Kansas Corvette Association, Sports Car Club of America and the United Transportation Union.
His love of cars and racing took him many places and he met some great people along the way. He cherished his family, many wonderful friends, and especially his two amazing granddaughters and all the adventures they shared.
Fred was united in marriage to Jean Stephen in Ellsworth in 1967. From that union, two beautiful daughters were born. Surviving are his wife, Jean of Salina; daughter, Nichole (Phil) Kennedy; granddaughters, Fiona and Ryle Kennedy; daughter, Jessica Johnson (partner Wake Mitchell) all of Kansas City, Missouri; sisters, Rosemary Spain of Gulf Breeze, Florida, Janice (Vern) Lueker of Clay Center, Kansas; brothers, Lionel (Pat) Johnson of Hastings, Nebraska, Frank and Judy (Stephen) Toman of Ellsworth; and many nieces and nephews, all very special to him.
Central Kansas Corvette Association Past-President Fred Johnson, at the Hutchinson Airport Picture Day - April 15, 2012
CKCA paying respect at Fred Johnson's memorial service in Salina, KS - January 29, 2022
Clark W. Miller
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Clark W. Miller, 65, of Hutchinson, died Wednesday, February 28, 2018, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born March 22, 1952, in Hutchinson, to Harold L. and Helen Jeanine (Clary) Miller.
Clark graduated from Nickerson High School in 1970 and attended Hutchinson Community College, Wichita State University, and St. Mary of the Plains College in Dodge City. He was a small business owner before working for a number of businesses, including Cessna, Kansas Glass and KWBW. He was the Reno County Treasurer for 20 years. Clark was a member of Park Place Christian Church, where he volunteered and served as an elder and deacon. He had been a member of the Kiwanis Club, Hutchinson Jaycees, Central Kansas Corvette Club, and the Harley Owners Group. Clark was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle.
On May 26, 1979, he married Robyn Gore in Hutchinson. They shared 38 years of marriage. Clark is survived by: wife, Robyn; daughter, Kelly Alexander (Nathan), of Hutchinson; son, Nicholas Miller (Rachel Rasmussen) of Parker, Colorado; grandchildren, Nichole, Austin, and Ethan Alexander, all of Hutchinson; siblings, Marc Miller, Susan Pitzer, Brad Miller, Lynda Miller; and father-in-law, Robert Gore. He was preceded in death by: his parents; brother, Scott Miller; mother-in-law, Betty Gore; and brother-in-law, Danny Gore.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, March 3, 2018, at Park Place Christian Church, 2600 N. Adams, with Pastor David Dubovich officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson. Friends may call Friday from 1 to 8 p.m. with the family present from 5 to 7 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501
Clark graduated from Nickerson High School in 1970 and attended Hutchinson Community College, Wichita State University, and St. Mary of the Plains College in Dodge City. He was a small business owner before working for a number of businesses, including Cessna, Kansas Glass and KWBW. He was the Reno County Treasurer for 20 years. Clark was a member of Park Place Christian Church, where he volunteered and served as an elder and deacon. He had been a member of the Kiwanis Club, Hutchinson Jaycees, Central Kansas Corvette Club, and the Harley Owners Group. Clark was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle.
On May 26, 1979, he married Robyn Gore in Hutchinson. They shared 38 years of marriage. Clark is survived by: wife, Robyn; daughter, Kelly Alexander (Nathan), of Hutchinson; son, Nicholas Miller (Rachel Rasmussen) of Parker, Colorado; grandchildren, Nichole, Austin, and Ethan Alexander, all of Hutchinson; siblings, Marc Miller, Susan Pitzer, Brad Miller, Lynda Miller; and father-in-law, Robert Gore. He was preceded in death by: his parents; brother, Scott Miller; mother-in-law, Betty Gore; and brother-in-law, Danny Gore.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, March 3, 2018, at Park Place Christian Church, 2600 N. Adams, with Pastor David Dubovich officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson. Friends may call Friday from 1 to 8 p.m. with the family present from 5 to 7 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501
Michael Lee "Mike" Neuway
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Michael Lee "Mike" Neuway
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Michael Lee "Mike" Neuway, 48, died December 18, 2012, at his home. He was born August 14, 1964, in Hutchinson, the son of Robert Lee and Earlene Lavern Findley Neuway.
Mike was a 1983 graduate of Burrton High School, an avid cyclist, a member of Central Kansas Corvette Association and a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church. He was a Navy veteran, serving from 1988 to 1996, including a tour in Desert Storm.
Mike was a business executive and owner of Pipeline Testing Consortium, National Compliance Management Service, American Medical Review Officers, Neuway Investments and Bluing Products, Inc.
Mike was a 1983 graduate of Burrton High School, an avid cyclist, a member of Central Kansas Corvette Association and a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church. He was a Navy veteran, serving from 1988 to 1996, including a tour in Desert Storm.
Mike was a business executive and owner of Pipeline Testing Consortium, National Compliance Management Service, American Medical Review Officers, Neuway Investments and Bluing Products, Inc.
Dennis Lee Nicklin
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Founding Members Dennis Nicklin and Steve Bernard at the Central Kansas Corvette Association 50th Anniversary Celebration - June 23, 2018
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CKCA Founding Member and Past President Dennis Nicklin in his 1996 Onyx Black Corvette Coupe at the 2nd Annual CKCA Picnic – July 19th, 2014
Lawrence Marion "Larry" Parsons
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Lawrence Marion "Larry" Parsons
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Lawrence Marion Parsons, 81, died September 17, 2021, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born January 12, 1940, in Hays, Kansas to George Marion and Nora (Batman) Parsons. Lawrence graduated from Collyer High School, Collyer, Kansas, in 1957.
He worked in grounds and maintenance for Willowbend Golf Club, Wichita, and Prairie Dunes Country Club, Hutchinson. Lawrence loved watching NASCAR, and especially liked Corvettes. He was a member of the Central Kansas Corvette Association, Hutchinson, and was a HUGE Haven Wildcat basketball fan. Lawrence attended Church of the Holy Cross, Hutchinson, and served in the United States Air Force. On February 9, 2001, he married Cynthia “Cindy” Kay Ziegler, in Hutchinson.
Lawrence is survived by: wife, Cindy of Hutchinson; stepdaughter, Megan Bland (Justin) of Hutchinson; granddaughters, SenaKay Bland of Rose Hill, Kansas, Carlee Bland, and Austyn Bland, both of Hutchinson; and brother, Steve Parsons of El Cajon, California.
He worked in grounds and maintenance for Willowbend Golf Club, Wichita, and Prairie Dunes Country Club, Hutchinson. Lawrence loved watching NASCAR, and especially liked Corvettes. He was a member of the Central Kansas Corvette Association, Hutchinson, and was a HUGE Haven Wildcat basketball fan. Lawrence attended Church of the Holy Cross, Hutchinson, and served in the United States Air Force. On February 9, 2001, he married Cynthia “Cindy” Kay Ziegler, in Hutchinson.
Lawrence is survived by: wife, Cindy of Hutchinson; stepdaughter, Megan Bland (Justin) of Hutchinson; granddaughters, SenaKay Bland of Rose Hill, Kansas, Carlee Bland, and Austyn Bland, both of Hutchinson; and brother, Steve Parsons of El Cajon, California.
CKCA member Larry Parsons with his 1986 Custom Corvette Coupe at the Downtown Hutchinson 'Third Thursday' event – year unknown.
Debra May "Debbie" Spence
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Debra May "Debbie" Spence
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Debra May “Debbie” Spence, 65, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born, February 3, 1957, in Liberal, Kansas, the daughter of Merle L. Skinner Sr. and Isabel May (McCord) Skinner.
Debbie attended Hugoton Public Schools and graduated in 1975. She attended Wichita State University and graduated from Emporia State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education.
Debbie met Lee Spence while attending Emporia State University. They were married May 26, 1979, in Liberal, and were blessed with three children, Dixie, Dustin and Alex. Debbie thrived in her role as a wife, mother and grandmother, supporting them in all their activities.
Debbie’s faith was strong, and she was a current member at Trinity United Methodist Church in Hutchinson. She was the Hutchinson Middle School 7th-grade Family and Consumer Science teacher for several years. In addition, Debbie was involved in the 4-H Foundation, serving as past president and treasurer. She was also involved in 4-H as a food, clothing and style review judge, and as a Kansas State Fair judge for food. In her spare time, she was a water aerobics instructor at the Hutchinson YMCA, and took quilting classes. Debbie was also involved at Trinity United Methodist Church as a leadership coach, and as a member of the Genesis Sunday school class.
Debbie is survived by: her husband of almost 43 years, Lee Spence of Hutchinson; sons, Dustin (Megan) of Olathe and Alex of Hutchinson; grandchildren, Eliza (4) and Jameson (6 months); sister, Cindy Louis of Pine Bluff, Arkansas; brother, Sam Skinner of College Station, Texas; father-in-law, Dwight Spence; and brother-in-law, Steve Spence. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Dixie May Spence, and her parents.
Debbie attended Hugoton Public Schools and graduated in 1975. She attended Wichita State University and graduated from Emporia State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education.
Debbie met Lee Spence while attending Emporia State University. They were married May 26, 1979, in Liberal, and were blessed with three children, Dixie, Dustin and Alex. Debbie thrived in her role as a wife, mother and grandmother, supporting them in all their activities.
Debbie’s faith was strong, and she was a current member at Trinity United Methodist Church in Hutchinson. She was the Hutchinson Middle School 7th-grade Family and Consumer Science teacher for several years. In addition, Debbie was involved in the 4-H Foundation, serving as past president and treasurer. She was also involved in 4-H as a food, clothing and style review judge, and as a Kansas State Fair judge for food. In her spare time, she was a water aerobics instructor at the Hutchinson YMCA, and took quilting classes. Debbie was also involved at Trinity United Methodist Church as a leadership coach, and as a member of the Genesis Sunday school class.
Debbie is survived by: her husband of almost 43 years, Lee Spence of Hutchinson; sons, Dustin (Megan) of Olathe and Alex of Hutchinson; grandchildren, Eliza (4) and Jameson (6 months); sister, Cindy Louis of Pine Bluff, Arkansas; brother, Sam Skinner of College Station, Texas; father-in-law, Dwight Spence; and brother-in-law, Steve Spence. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Dixie May Spence, and her parents.
CKCA members Lee & Debbie Spence
Duane Louis "Uke" Ukens
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Duane Louis "Uke" Ukens
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Duane Louis “Uke” Ukens, 74, died April 8, 2015, at his home in Windom. He was born June 7, 1940, in Stafford, to Edwin W. and Norma P. (Hoskin) Ukens.
Duane graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1958 and attended classes at Barton County Community College. He was owner and operator of Ukens Welding and Windom Dozer Service. He worked for Morton Salt, in South Hutchinson, as a mechanic. Duane had worked several manufacturing jobs before he became self-employed. He was a member of Windom Church of Christ.
On Oct. 1, 1965, he married Karen Marlyne (Neel) Cordell at her parents’ home in Windom. She survives.
Other survivors include: son, René Cordell; daughter, Lené Krause; grandchildren, Nathan Cordell, Jennifer (Cordell) Altwegg, Karen Jo (Krause) Hudson, Robert “Bobby” Krause; half-sister, Jolene (Chet) Miller; half-brother, Wally Ukens; seven great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by: his parents; stepfather, Carl Myers; stepmother, LaVeda Ukens; and half-brother, Rick.
Duane and his wife Karen have been CKCA members since 1983. Duane served as President of the CKCA in 1989.
Burial has taken place in Windom Cemetery.
Duane graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1958 and attended classes at Barton County Community College. He was owner and operator of Ukens Welding and Windom Dozer Service. He worked for Morton Salt, in South Hutchinson, as a mechanic. Duane had worked several manufacturing jobs before he became self-employed. He was a member of Windom Church of Christ.
On Oct. 1, 1965, he married Karen Marlyne (Neel) Cordell at her parents’ home in Windom. She survives.
Other survivors include: son, René Cordell; daughter, Lené Krause; grandchildren, Nathan Cordell, Jennifer (Cordell) Altwegg, Karen Jo (Krause) Hudson, Robert “Bobby” Krause; half-sister, Jolene (Chet) Miller; half-brother, Wally Ukens; seven great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by: his parents; stepfather, Carl Myers; stepmother, LaVeda Ukens; and half-brother, Rick.
Duane and his wife Karen have been CKCA members since 1983. Duane served as President of the CKCA in 1989.
Burial has taken place in Windom Cemetery.
Robert G. "Bob" Watson
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Robert G. "Bob" Watson
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Robert G. “Bob” Watson, 70, died September 5, 2013 at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born September 15, 1942 in Wichita, the son of Garland and Anna Davis Watson.
Bob was a 1960 graduate of Hutchinson High School. A resident of Hutchinson most of his life, he had worked for DCI and later worked as a contract programmer. He was a past President of the Mid State Street Rods and had been a member of the Central Kansas Corvette Association, both of Hutchinson. He married Susan Thompson in 1962. They later divorced.
Survivors include 2 sons, Michael Watson, Baldwin City and Mackie Watson, Sterling; a brother, John Watson, Joplin, Missouri; a sister, Anita Peckham, Texas; seven grandchildren; and a good friend and companion, Merna Sanburn. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Bob was a 1960 graduate of Hutchinson High School. A resident of Hutchinson most of his life, he had worked for DCI and later worked as a contract programmer. He was a past President of the Mid State Street Rods and had been a member of the Central Kansas Corvette Association, both of Hutchinson. He married Susan Thompson in 1962. They later divorced.
Survivors include 2 sons, Michael Watson, Baldwin City and Mackie Watson, Sterling; a brother, John Watson, Joplin, Missouri; a sister, Anita Peckham, Texas; seven grandchildren; and a good friend and companion, Merna Sanburn. He was preceded in death by his parents.
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