HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Samuel Austin Freeman, infant son of Travis and Brandy Freeman, died Sept. 24, 2017. He was born August 19, 2017, in Hutchinson.

Samuel is survived by: his parents, of the home; sisters, Christina Servos and Melissa Freeman, of the home; brothers, Alexander and Joseph Freeman, of the home; paternal grandparents, Austin and Laura  Freeman of Hutchinson; uncles, Michael Freeman (Tammy), Isaac, Philip, and Luke Freeman; and aunt, Rachel Vaughn (Denton). He was preceded in death by: maternal grandparents, Ronnie Porting and Dorothy Contrell; and great-grandmother, Wyona Minor.

Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, at Eastside Cemetery, Hutchinson, with Elder Tony Cogan officiating. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday, with the family to receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson.

Memorials may be made to the Samuel Freeman Memorial Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Donald Alexander Lees, 81, died September 27, 2017, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born July 29, 1936, in Kingman, the son of Jack and Mildred (Baker) Lees. Don attended Kingman High School and worked for many years as an ironworker, retiring from Belger Cartage Service.  He was a member of Ironworkers Union Local #606 and Church of the Holy Cross.

On December 1, 1954, Don married Mary J. Henning in Wichita. They shared almost 64 years of marriage.   She survives of the home. Other survivors include: sons, David Lees (Terri) of Bel Aire, Douglas Lees (Viv) of Richmond, VA, Donald Lees Jr. (Gina) of Elmhurst, IL; daughters, Debra Beckwith (Kim) of Lexington, KY, Denette Lamb (Val) and Denise Canup (Larry), all of Orangeburg, SC; 15 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives. He was preceded in death by: his parents; daughter, Dian Cox; and sisters, Janet Kendall and Janis Smith.

Parish Rosary will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday, September 30, 2017, at St. Teresa’s Catholic Church, 211 E. 5^th Avenue, Hutchinson. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00 a.m., with Father Michael J. Maybrier officiating.  Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson.  Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday at Elliott Mortuary. The family will receive friends prior to the Rosary from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the church.

Memorials may be made to Church of the Holy Cross, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Robert L. ‘Bob’ Bowles, 79, died Tuesday, September 26, 2017, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  He was born January 12, 1938, in Hutchinson, to Paul and Dorothy (Davis) Bowles.

Bob graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1956, attended Hutchinson Junior College, and graduated from The University of Kansas.  He retired as Vice-President of Sales & Marketing for Lowen Corp. after 30 years with the company.  Bob was a member of Prairie Dunes Country Club for almost 50 years, and enjoyed golfing and tennis.

On November 26, 1966, he married Donna Stanley in Junction City. Bob is survived by:  wife, Donna; son, Jeffery (Maryann) of Highland Ranch, CO; daughter, Amanda Goetz (Jay) of Overland Park; brother, Paul (Myrna) of Tucson, AZ; sister, Sara Blodgett (Frank) of Hutchinson; four grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Darin Bowles.

Cremation has taken place.  Celebration of Life will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday, October 13, 2017, at Prairie Dunes Country Club, Hutchinson. Memorials may be made to Hospice House, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS  67501.

The family wishes to thank all the staff at Hospice House for the kind, compassionate care Robert received during his last days.