Fritzemeier, Violet Glee(Henry)

Name: Fritzemeier, Violet Glee (Henry)
Burial Date: 2014, 10/24
Age at Death: 78
Plot Location: 1155 H
Notes: wife of Walter Duane

DATELINE: Sterling
NAME:  V. Glee Fritzemeier
AGE:  78 yrs
DATE OF DEATH: October 20, 2014
PLACE OF DEATH: Hospice House, Hutchinson
DATE OF BIRTH: November 5, 1935
PLACE OF BIRTH: Stafford, Kansas
PARENTS:  Ralph and Bessie Knight Henry
RESIDENCE:  Sterling since 1953
OCCUPATION:  Homemaker; worked at the Sterling Presbyterian Manor, Franklin’s Dime Store, was a Fuller Brush & Watkins salesperson; delivered the Hutchinson News
EDUCATION:  Graduated Stafford High School in 1953, attended Sterling College
MEMBERSHIPS: United Presbyterian Church, Church Choir, Cub Scout Den Leader, all of Sterling; Civil Air Patrol; U.S. Air Force Observer Corp.; Gideon’s Auxiliary
DATE OF MARRIAGE: June 5, 1953
PLACE OF MARRIAGE: Zenith, Kansas
SPOUSE: W. Duane Fritzemeier
SPOUSE DECEASED DATE: July 30, 2009
SURVIVORS: 3 Sons, David D. Fritzemeier, Independence, Douglas Fritzemeier, Wichita, Daniel Fritzemeier, Chanute; 2 Daughters, Gay Fritzemeier, Hendersonville, N. C., Joy Oden, Stafford; 11 Grandchildren, 13 Great-Grandchildren
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Parents; Brother, Ronald Henry; 2 Grandchildren, Matthew and Lance Fritzemeier
FUNERAL SERVICE:  10:00A.M., Friday, October 24, 2014, at United Presbyterian Church, Sterling
OFFICIATING:  Rev. Jim Dillon
BURIAL:  Sterling Community Cemetery, Sterling
VISITAION: 2:00 to 7:00 P.M., Thursday, October 23, 2014 at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling, with family present 5:00 to 7:00 P.M.,
MEMORIALS: Center for Basic Cancer Research KSU or Hospice House, Hutchinson in care of the funeral home

Haltom, Arden William

Name: Haltom, Arden William
Burial Date: 2014, 10/04
Age at Death: 85
Plot Location: 879 A Cremains
Notes: husband of Deanna Lee (Crane)Haltom

died 10/28/2013 Burleson, TX

US Navy War: Korean War

Arden William Haltom, of Granbury, born Aug. 16, 1928 to Albert and Laura Patton Haltom in Lawrence, Kan., died Oct. 28, 2013 at Community Hospice in Burleson.

A memorial service was held Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013, at Granbury First Presbyterian Church.

Memorials: Granbury First Presbyterian Church, Habitat for Humanity or Community Hospice.

Arden graduated from Harper Kansas High School, served in the U.S. Navy and completed tech school at Oklahoma A & M. He went to work for Halliburton Co. He married Deanna Crane on Nov. 13, 1960 in Great Bend, Kansas.

His 32 years with Halliburton Co. found them living in Kansas, Texas, Oklahoma and Manama, Bahrain.

Arden retired in 1986, moving to Granbury in 1989. He enjoyed traveling, both in the RV and internationally. He was a talented builder and woodworker. He volunteered his many talents with church camps, National Parks and Habitat for Humanity. He bragged of many “Great Adventures” with his grandkids in the RV.

Preceding him in death were his parents and a sister, Patsy Tubach.

Survivors: Wife, Deanna; children, Kelly and wife, Anna Marie, Kenneth and wife, Velinda, Heidi and husband, Dan Thorne; four grandchildren; two great-granddaughters.

Wiley Funeral Home made arrangements.

STERLING – Graveside service for Arden William Haltom, who died Oct. 28, 2013, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014, in Sterling Community Cemetery, Sterling, with military honors by the Sterling American Legion. Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling, is in charge of arrangements.

August 16, 1928 – October 28, 2013

GRANBURY — Arden William Haltom, born Aug. 16, 1928 to Albert and Laura Patton Haltom in Lawrence, Kan., died Oct. 28, 2013 at Community Hospice in Burleson, Texas.
Memorial service: 11:00 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013, at Granbury First Presbyterian Church.
Memorials: Memorials may be made to Granbury First Presbyterian Church, Habitat for Humanity or Community Hospice.
Arden graduated from Harper Kansas High School, served in the U.S. Navy and completed tech school at Okla. A & M. He went to work for Halliburton Co. as an instrument technician. He married Deanna Crane on Nov. 13, 1960 in Great Bend, Kan. Three children were born to their marriage, Kelly Thanne, Kenneth William and Heidi Jeanne. His 32 years with Halliburton Co. found them living in Kansas, Texas, Oklahoma and Manama, Bahrain. Arden retired in 1986, moving to Granbury in 1989. He enjoyed traveling, both in the RV and internationally, traveling to 6 continents, all 50 states, most of the Canadian Provinces and Mexico. He was a talented builder, woodworker and liked to figure out how things worked. He volunteered his many talents with church camps, National Parks and Habitat for Humanity. He bragged of many “Great Adventures” with his grandkids in the RV. Arden liked to dance, camp with the Good Sams, play cards, water and snow ski. He took flying lessons in college and enjoyed his flying years. Preceding him in death were his parents and a sister, Patsy Tubach.
Survivors: Wife, Deanna; children, Kelly and wife, Anna Marie, Kenneth and wife, Velinda, Heidi and husband, Dan Thorne; four grandchildren; two great granddaughters.

Jones, Donna Mildred(Goodwin)

Name: Jones, Donna Mildred (Goodwin)
Burial Date: 2014, 09/30
Age at Death: 80
Plot Location: 707 F
Notes: wife of Gerald Nellson, Sr.

Donna M. Jones (Goodwin)

STERLING – Donna M. Jones, 80, died Sept. 25, 2014, at Rice County District Hospital, Lyons. She was born Oct. 12, 1933, in Oklahoma City, the daughter of Vinnie and Mildred Wright Goodwin.

An Ellinwood, Alden and Sterling area resident since 1948, Donna worked as a Laboratory Technologist in Sterling, Lyons and Hutchinson. She graduated from Sterling High School in 1951, received her Chemistry degree from Sterling College in 1969 and received her Technologist Certification from St. Elizabeth Hospital of Hutchinson in 1970. She attended the Baptist Church and was a member of the NRA. On April 1, 1953, she married Gerald N. Jones in Sterling. Survivors include: her husband, Gerald, of the home; son, Clifford and Tammy Jones of Sterling; two daughters, Kerri and Carl Vagts of Sterling, Colleen and Bob Bisterfeldt of La Crosse; brother, V.G. “Jerry” and Teri Goodwin of Peoria, Ariz.; sister-in-law, Sadie Goodwin of Sterling; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Terry Goodwin; and son, Gerald Nelson Jones Jr.

Funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2014, at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling, with Reverend Kendal Connor officiating. Burial will be in Sterling Community Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29, 2014, at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling. Memorials may be made to Rice County Friends of Animals or the American Heart Association, in care of the funeral home.

DATELINE: Sterling, Kansas
NAME:  Donna M. Jones
AGE:    80 yrs
DATE OF DEATH: September 25, 2014
PLACE OF DEATH: Rice County District Hospital, Lyons
DATE OF BIRTH: October 12, 1933
PLACE OF BIRTH: Oklahoma City
PARENTS:  Vinnie and Mildred Wright Goodwin
RESIDENCE:  Ellinwood, Alden, Sterling area since 1948
OCCUPATION:  Laboratory Technologist at Sterling, Lyons and Hutchinson
EDUCATION:  Graduated Sterling High School in 1951; Received her Chemistry degree
from Sterling College in 1969; Technologist Certification from St. Elizabeth Hospital, Hutchinson in 1970
MEMBERSHIPS: attended the Baptist Church; member of the NRA
DATE OF MARRIAGE: April 1, 1953
PLACE OF MARRIAGE: Sterling
SPOUSE: Gerald N. Jones
SURVIVORS:  Husband, Gerald of the home; Son, Clifford & Tammy Jones, Sterling;
2 Daughters, Kerri & Carl Vagts, Sterling, Colleen & Bob Bisterfeldt, LaCrosse; Brother, V.G. “Jerry” & Teri Goodwin, Peoria, Arizona; Sister-in-law, Sadie Goodwin, Sterling;
4 Grandchildren; 5 Great-Grandchildren
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Parents; Brother, Terry Goodwin; Son, Gerald Nelson Jones Jr.
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling
OFFICIATING:  Rev. Kendal Connor
BURIAL: Sterling Community Cemetery, Sterling
VISITAION: 2:00 to 7:00 P.M., Monday, September 29, 2014 at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling
MEMORIALS: Rice County Friends of Animals or American Heart Association, care of the funeral home.

Porter, Richard Allen

Name: Porter, Richard Allen
Burial Date: 2014, 08/18
Age at Death: 68
Plot Location: 821 A Cremains
Notes: husband of Lois A (Frasure)

Richard Allen Porter

Richard Allen Porter, 68, died Aug. 12, 2014, at St. Francis Via Christi, Wichita, Kan. He was born Dec. 1, 1945, in Leavenworth, Kan., to W. Earl and Mildred (Miller) Porter.

He married Lois A. Frasure on July 12, 1969, in Hutchinson, Kan. She survives. Richard was an assistant manager at Easterday Lumber in Hutchinson for many years. He was also a carpenter and was a custodian at Nickerson High School until his retirement in 2012. Richard was a member of Amvets Post 11, Boy Scouts of America, and the Saint Teresa’s Mens Club. Survivors include: his wife; son, Paul Porter and wife MaLisa, all of Hutchinson; daughter, Jennifer Ekberg and husband Darrin “Ed” of San Antonio, Texas; grandchildren, Samantha and Jacob Ekberg of San Antonio, Texas; brothers, David Porter and wife Carolyn of Chattanooga, Tenn., Larry Porter and wife Shirley of Magnolia, Ark.; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.

A Memorial Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014, at Saint Teresa’s Catholic Church, Hutchinson, with Father Nicholas Voelker presiding. A private family burial will be at a later date in the Sterling Community Cemetery. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday, with the family to receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday, at Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Boy Scout Troop 306 or to the Saint Teresa’s Building Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501. Please visitwww.elliottmortuary.com to leave online condolences for Richard’s family.

Schafer, Ted Donald

Name: Schafer, Ted Donald
Burial Date: 2014, 09/19
Age at Death: 72
Plot Location: 980 A Cremains
Notes: husband of Carolyn G(Harmon) US Army Reserves

War: Vietnam War

Ted Donald Schafer

Born: March 12, 1942
Died: September 12, 2014

U.S. Veteran Ted Schafer, 72, of Hutchinson passed away at home on Sept. 12, 2014. Ted was born in Sterling, Kan., to Don and Cleta Jeter Schafer on March 12, 1942. He graduated from Alden High School and attended Hutchinson Community College.

On Nov. 12, 1961, he married his high school sweetheart, Carolyn Harmon in Alden, Kan. They had three children, Todd, Dean and Leigh.

Ted farmed for many years in the Alden and Sterling area, and then later became a supervisor at the Hutchinson Correctional Facility. After retiring, he was a partner and manager of Salt City Payday Loan. Ted was a member of the American Legion and the ROMEOS. He served in the Army Reserves. Ted enjoyed working in his workshop and riding his Can-Am Spyder. He loved spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; son, Todd (Suzanne) Schafer of Belton, Mo.; daughter, Leigh Riggs of Hutchinson; sister, Connie (David) Moore of Littleton, Colo.; grandchildren, Matt Schafer and fiancee Shawna Robl, Ellinwood, Spencer Riggs, Hutchinson, Kyle Riggs, Great Bend, and Brooke Boeken, Sterling; in-laws, Warren and Jan Wisby, Hutchinson, Keith and Teresa Harmon, and Bud and Marty Harmon of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; and many special nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Dean; brother-in-law, Rex Harmon; niece, DeLora Wisby Butts; and nephew, Steven Harmon.

Cremation has taken place. Family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, 2014, all at Elliott Mortuary. Inurnment will follow in Sterling Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials contributions may be made to Chronic Disease Fund Assistance Program or Hospice of Reno County, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main St., Hutchinson, KS 67501

Adams, Lewis Richard

Name: Adams, Lewis Richard
Burial Date: 2014, 08/08
Age at Death: 66
Plot Location: 1128 H
Notes: husband of Joy Diane (Aultman) Aden; divorced husband of ?

Lewis Richard Adams, 66, died August 3, 2014, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born March 19, 1948, in Stafford, the son of Vern and Rosie Hendricks Adams. He was a machinist and formerly employed by Hutchinson Bag Corp. He was a member of the Full Gospel Fellowship Church, Hutchinson. On October 25, 2003, he married Joy Aultman. She survives.

Other survivors include 2 daughters, Kimberly Aden and Kandace Aden, both of Hutchinson, 2 brothers, Bob Adams, Pineville, MO and Don Adams, Larned, KS, 3 sisters, Bonnie Pressnall, Littleton, Co, Virginia Kastleman, Hutchinson, and Carol Dannels, Hutchinson, and 10 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers, Vern Adams, Jr. and Gene Adams.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM Friday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home and Crematory, Hutchinson, with Pastor Cora Stokely, presiding. Burial will follow at the Sterling Cemetery, Sterling. Visitation will be held from 8:00 AM until service time on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lewis Adams Memorial Fund at First Bank in Sterling, in care of the funeral home.

Birth:	Mar. 19, 1948 Stafford Stafford County Kansas, USA
Death:	Aug. 3, 2014 Hutchinson Reno County Kansas, USA
Lewis Richard Adams, 66, died August 3, 2014, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born March 19, 1948, in Stafford, the son of Vern and Rosie Hendricks Adams. He was a machinist and formerly employed by Hutchinson Bag Corp. He was a member of the Full Gospel Fellowship Church, Hutchinson. On October 25, 2003, he married Joy Aultman. She survives. Other survivors include 2 daughters, Kimberly Aden and Kandace Aden, both of Hutchinson, 2 brothers, Bob Adams, Pineville, MO and Don Adams, Larned, KS, 3 sisters, Bonnie Pressnall, Littleton, Co, Virginia Kastleman, Hutchinson, and Carol Dannels, Hutchinson, and 10 grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers, Vern Adams, Jr. and Gene Adams.Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM Friday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home and Crematory, Hutchinson, with Pastor Cora Stokely, presiding. Burial will follow at the Sterling Cemetery, Sterling. Visitation will be held from 8:00 AM until service time on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lewis Adams Memorial Fund at First Bank in Sterling, in care of the funeral home.Family links: Parents: Verne H. Adams (1901 – 1982) Rosie M. Hendricks Adams (1914 – 1988)Sibling: Alfred Adams (1935 – 2011)* Lewis Richard Adams (1948 – 2014)*Calculated relationship

Burial: Sterling Cemetery Sterling Rice County Kansas, USA
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Russell, Amy Sue

Name: Russell, Amy Sue
Burial Date: 2014, 08/15
Age at Death: 48
Plot Location: 1056 G
Notes: daughter of Dr. Roy C. Russell and Karen(McFadden) Russell

Amy Sue Russell

Born: June 23, 1966
Died: August 10, 2014

ST. JOHN – Amy Sue Russell, 48, died Aug. 10, 2014, at Wesley Medical Center. She was born June 23, 1966, in Kansas City, Kan., the daughter of Dr. Roy C. and Karen (McFadden) Russell.

She graduated from Buhler High School in 1984 and from Sidney’s Hairdressing College. She worked for Sunflower Diversified Service as an employment facilitator, taught riding lessons, and was a dog groomer. Amy was a member of Kansas Open Barrel Race Association, Reno County Quarter Horse Association, American Quarter Horse Association, Kansas Quarter Horse Association, Stafford County Horse Project and judged 4-H shows and open shows. Amy held many awards such as: the Sho Nuf McCue (Turkey) AJQHA Champion 1979, AJQHA Youth Supreme 1980, 35 AJQHA All-Arounds-Top 10 1980, fifth in Reining and sixth in Western Riding, Kansas Horse of the Year 1979 and 1980, KJQHA All-Around 13 and Under Youth 1980, Reserve High Point Youth Quarter Horse Congress, Columbus Ohio, AJQHA Youth World held in Oklahoma, top 10 in Horsemanship, Western Riding and Barrel Racing.

Amy is survived by: her daughter, Kayla Temple of Olmitz; father, Dr. Roy C. Russell and wife Susan of Hutchinson; mother, Karen Russell of Hutchinson; companion, Brian Davis of St. John; brother, Burke Russell and wife Dini of Florida; and two nephews. She was preceded in death by: grandparents, John W. and Bernadine Russell and Damon H. and Vivian D. McFadden.

Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, 2014, at South Hutchinson United Methodist Church, with Pastor John Paul and Reverend Warren Hett officiating. Burial will follow in Sterling Community Cemetery. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday at Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Amy Sue Russell Memorial Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Gordon, Robert Weir

Name: Gordon, Robert Weir
Burial Date: 2014, 06/25
Age at Death: 87
Plot Location: 969 G
Notes: husband of Margaret Lois (Strong)

US Navy

War: WW2

DATELINE: Sterling, Kansas
NAME: Robert W. Gordon
AGE: 87 yrs
DATE OF DEATH: June 22, 2014
PLACE OF DEATH: Presbyterian Manor, Sterling
DATE OF BIRTH: September 12, 1926
PLACE OF BIRTH: Tarkio, Missouri
PARENTS:  Howard W. and Nelida Vessot Gordon
RESIDENCE:  Sterling since 1960
OCCUPATION: retired Music Professor at Sterling College, teaching from 1960 to  1983
EDUCATION: Graduated Weiser Idaho High School in 1944, Graduated from Sterling College with Music Degree in 1949; received his Master’s Degree in Music Education from University of Northern Colorado, Greeley
VETERAN: U. S. Navy serving during World War II
MEMBERSHIPS: active member of the United Presbyterian Church, American Legion, Sterling Community Band, all of Sterling; Kansas Music Education Association
DATE OF MARRIAGE: August 1, 1950
PLACE OF MARRIAGE: Albany, Oregon
SPOUSE:  Margaret Strong
SPOUSE DEATH DATE:  August 15, 2008
SURVIVORS:  3 Sons, David & Joanne Gordon, South San Francisco, Ca., John & Kathy Gordon, Woodland Park, Co., Tim & Lisa Gordon, Golden, Colorado; Daughter, Kathy & Mark Becker, Galva; 3 Grandchildren, Matthew & Briana Becker, Amy Becker, Tyler Becker;  1 Great-Grandchild, Noah Becker
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Parents, Sister Lucille Hamm
VISITATION: 2:00 to 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling with family present 5:00 to 7:00 P.M.,
BURIAL: 11:00 A.M., June 25, 2014 at Sterling Community Cemetery with Military Honors by the U.S. Navy Honor Guard and Sterling American Legion
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at United Presbyterian Church Sterling
OFFICIATING: Rev. Bill McConnellee
MEMORIAL: Sterling College Music Department in care of the funeral home.

Garey, Betty Carol(Colle)

Name: Garey, Betty Carol(Colle)
Burial Date: 2014, 06/10
Age at Death: 93
Plot Location: 985 E
Notes: wife of Leonard Ree Garey

Betty Carol Garey

Betty Carol Colle Garey passed away on June 5, 2014, at her home in Hutchinson. Betty Carol was born on July 24, 1921, in Saxman, Kan., to her parents, Anton “Tony” and Mabel Vera Pallister Colle.

She graduated from Lyons High School in 1939, and from Venus Beauty School in Wichita in 1940. She owned her own beauty shop in Sterling. Betty Carol married the love of her life, Leonard Ree Garey on April 25, 1942. They lived a full life together and celebrated 72 wedding anniversaries together. During their life together, Betty lived in or visited 49 of the United States and she lived in or visited 20 foreign countries. They had two children, Keith Dean and Marilyn Carol. Betty Carol was a member of the CrossPoint Church, Westbrook Campus and she belonged to the Order of the Eastern Star.

Betty Carol was preceded in death by: her parents, Tony and Mabel Colle; two brothers, Keith and Wayne Colle; son-in-law, Robert Dee Stange. Survivors include: husband, Leonard Ree Garey of the home; son, Keith Dean Garey and wife Sharon Lynn Stafford Garey of Sterling; daughter, Marilyn Carol Garey Volin and her husband James Milton Volin of Overland Park; two grandchildren, Curt Dean Garey of New York and Kimberly Lynn Trujillo and husband Ed Trujillo of Hutchinson; two brothers, Gene Colle of Hutchinson and Loren Colle of Sterling; two sisters, Venetta Arganbright of Nebraska and Joyce Munson of California. Betty Carol was a Christian woman who loved the Lord with all her heart. She was a devoted Christian daughter, wife, mother and grandmother who is with her Lord this day.

Funeral service will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, 2014, at CrossPoint Church, Westbrook Campus with Pastor Dustin Busick officiating. Burial will be at Sterling Community Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with family to receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson. Memorials may be made to CrossPoint Church, Westbrook Campus or Interim Hospice, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501. Please visitwww.elliottmortuary.com to leave condolences for Betty Carol’s family.

Klinkerman, Melissa J(Pinkston)

Name: Klinkerman, Melissa J (Pinkston)
Burial Date: 2014, 05/17
Age at Death: 33
Plot Location: 1067 E Cremains
Notes: wife of Ronald Klinkerman, III

Died in Wichita, KS 4/16/2013

Melissa J. Klinkerman

Melissa J. Klinkerman, 33, died April 16, 2013, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. She was born Aug. 2, 1979, in Wichita, to Roger and Becky (Tucker) Pinkston.

Melissa was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church and was a caregiver.

She married Ronald Klinkerman. He died in 2010.

She is survived by: daughter, Cara Ann Klinkerman of Sterling; parents, Becky Wallace and husband Mike of Hutchinson, Roger Pinkston of Sterling; brother, Ryan Pinkston; grandfather, Darrel Tucker of Hutchinson; father-in-law, Ron Klinkerman II of Hutchinson; many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Melissa was preceded in death by: her husband; mother-in-law, Terry Klinkerman; grandma, Rosalie Tucker; and great-grandparents, Marjorie Tucker, Jesse and Pauline Pinkston.

Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 407 E. 12th Ave., with the Rev. Chad Trunkhill officiating. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday through Monday at Elliott Mortuary.

Memorials may be made to Melissa Klinkerman Memorial Fund or Cara Klinkerman Education Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.