William “Bill” R. Morand, 93, died on October 18, 2017, at his home in Hutchinson. He was born on July 15, 1924 to William E. and Harriet (Wilson) Morand in Topeka, Kansas.

After graduating high school, Bill enlisted in the United States Navy on June 16, 1943 in Topeka, KS. He was honorably discharged on March 22, 1946 in Norman, OK.

October 8, 1946 Bill married Betty J. Mc Allister in Macon, Missouri. She preceded him in death.

Upon his discharge from service, Bill gained employment with Gulf Oil in Enid, Ok, the Spencer Chemical Company, and then entered retirement in 1990, as the President and CEO for the Collingwood Grain Company. He then went to for Edna E.  Collingwood Trust, as the CEO and retired in 2005.

Bill held a church membership with Trinity United Methodist Church, Hutchinson.

He was a lifetime member of the American Legion in Hutchinson, and the American Quarter Horse Association. He was a very loving man that will be greatly missed by many.

Preceding him in death are his parent, his wife, Betty; sister, Virginia L. Whitley and a daughter, Susan J. Smith.

Survivors include his daughter Mary Ann Morand, Wichita, KS and granddaughter, Heather M. Gomez, Hutchinson.

Visitation will be held on Monday, October 23, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Hutchinson Funeral Chapel.

Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, Hutchinson, KS, with Pastor Mike McGuire presiding.

Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson, KS.

Memorials may be made to Reins of Hope, c/o Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E.30th Ave., Hutchinson, KS 67502.

Mary Nisly, 91, of South Hutchinson, died Tuesday, October 17, 2017, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson, surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 31, 1926, in rural Hutchinson, to Daniel and Barbara (Helmuth) Yoder.

Mary was a devoted farmer’s wife, excellent homemaker, and certified nurse’s aide at Mennonite Friendship Communities for almost 30 years. She was very passionate about her job, and trained numerous individuals to become certified nurse’s aides. Mary always had an interest in missions and sharing the word of Jesus. She and Raymond volunteered for over 25 years with Rosedale Mennonite Missions. Most notable was when they served for three years in Boykin, Alabama, in 1980. There, they served the African-American community. They also helped start Plainview Mennonite Church and Maranatha Mennonite Church. Mary was a member of Maranatha Mennonite Church for 40 years.

On November 7, 1948, she married Raymond Nisly at Plainview Mennonite Church. Their marriage was the second marriage at the church. They shared almost 69 years of marriage.  Mary is survived by: husband, Raymond of South Hutchinson; children, Janice Lee of Hutchinson, Nevin Nisly (Joann) of Partridge, Geneva Nisly of Hutchinson, Jason Nisly of Greeley, Colorado; siblings, Fannie Nisly (Melvin), Rebecca Miller, Levi Yoder (Colleen), Alfred Yoder (Linda), Paul Yoder (Edith); 10 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren, with two on the way.
She was preceded in death by: her parents; sister, Bertha Helmuth; brother, Vernon Yoder; son-in-law, Nelson Lee; and daughters-in-law, Alta Nisly and Linda Nisly.

Funeral service will be 2:30 p.m Friday, October 20, 2017, at Maranatha Mennonite Church, 3115 Blanchard SW, Hutchinson, with Pastors Paul Nisly, Chad Eigsti, and Alfred Yoder officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation with the family present will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mennonite Friendship Communities, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Donald “Donnie” Dean Tomlin, 74, died on October 18, 2017 at his home in Hutchinson. He was born on Dec. 11, 1942 in Hutchinson to Charles Christian and Mabel O. (Lillie) Tomlin.

He graduated from Buhler High School and went on to attend Hutchinson Community College, earning his education in Business and Air Conditioning.

Donnie was previously married to Alice V. (Williams) Tomlin Horrex.
On Oct. 7, 1988, he married Judy (Green) Deckard in Hutchinson. She survives of the home.

Donnie enlisted in the United States Army on______ He was honorably discharged on _______

Together Donnie and Judy enjoyed over 29 years of marriage.  They played cards with friends for more than 30 years, every Monday night. Donnie also spent many days with his Elmdale Senior Center buddies, working out and enjoying coffee at McDonald’s.  In his earlier years, he was very active and was a pitcher of the Dairy Queen Softball team. He shared his love for the sport, with his children and coached their softball teams for many years.

Donnie retired from the Betts-Rainbow Baking Company after many years of service. His work ethics were astounding, he was always 30 minutes early, and never missed a day of work. After retirement, Donnie was a courier for Underground Vaults and Storage.

Donnie underwent a liver transplant in 2003, and has shown his strength, perseverance and love for life as he continued living each day to its fullest. His hobbies included hunting elk, pheasant, turkey, and geese as well as watching westerns on TV or listening to western novels on his IPod. Donnie also loved to cook and EAT. He was always “the first in line.”  He followed the Chiefs football team and the Kansas City Royals as well. Above all his hobbies, interests and journeys in life, Donnie loved spending time with his family the most.

In his honor, the family suggests that guests feel free to arrive in their Chiefs or Royals attire in honor of Donnie.

Preceding him in death are his parents; three brothers, Tommy, Bill and Charles Tomlin; three sisters, Imogene Scott, Phyllis Bianciella and Joann Lewis; grandson, Stetson Tomlin and granddaughter, Marissa Moore.

Survivors include seven children, Lana S. Pierce, Dennis D. Tomlin, Darcy (Tyler) Miller, Darla D. Wyler, Larry W. (Linda) Deckard, Suzy J. (Mark) Royer and Sandy K. Harper; two brothers, Amos Tomlin and Roger Tomlin; sister, Shirley Swan; 22 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation will be held on Sun. Oct. 22nd, 1:00-5:00 p.m. with the family greeting from 3:00-4:00 p.m. at the Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th Ave.

Funeral Service will be held Monday, Oct. 23rd 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

Burial will follow at Fairlawn Cemetery, Hutchinson, KS.
Memorials may be made to the Elmdale Senior Center, c/o Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th Ave, Hutchinson, KS 67502.

Jack D. Hilyard, 73, died October 14, 2017, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born February 20, 1944, in Hutchinson, to George Eugene and Eva ‘Charlyne’ (Stanfield) Hilyard.

Jack graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1963. He retired as an 8th grade history teacher at Salina South Middle School. Jack served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, in the 1st Infantry Division, ‘Big Red One’. He was a member of First Covenant Church, Salina.
On October 1, 1966, he married Patricia Ann ‘Patty’ McGuire in Hutchinson. They shared 51 years of marriage.

Jack is survived by: wife, Patty of Salina; daughter, Holly Stegall (Cary) of Lawrence; son, Brooks (Ryan Sara) of Raleigh, North Carolina; and grandchildren, Hannah, Samuel, and William Stegall, all of Lawrence.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Mike Hilyard and Steve Hilyard.

Cremation has taken place. A private Celebration of Life was held. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Covenant Church of Salina, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.