Buell Austin Young, 90, died September 2, 2018, at Pleasant View Home, Inman. He was born December 13, 1927, in Hoxie, to Edward and Nola (Aumiller) Young.

Cremation has taken place. No services are planned. Memorials may be made to Buell Young Memorial Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Tressie Marie Roberts, 94, of Hutchinson, died Tuesday, September 4, 2018, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born January 30, 1924, in Augusta, Kansas, the daughter of James and Osa (Sapp) Cummings.

She was a 1942 graduate of Hutchinson High School and had been a receptionist for Dr. Brooks and retired from Dr. Coleman’s office. Tressie’s first and foremost love was her family. Love of music, KU basketball, gardening, and going to the lake were just a few of her favorite things in life.

On June 1, 1942, she married Eldon Roberts in Mankato. He died May 14, 1999. Survivors include: her children, Jerry and wife Nancy, Judy Voeltz, Yvonne Railsback, Kathy Yoder, all of Hutchinson, and Jo Lynne Seaton and husband Randy of Arlington; daughter-in-law, Kathy Roberts of Hutchinson; sister, Dora Smith of Kinsley; brother, James Cummings and wife Vicky of Augusta; 17 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and 17 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by son, John and son-in-laws, Marvin Voeltz, Murry Graves, and A. Ray Yoder.

Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, September 8, 2018, at Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Dr. Kim Biery presiding. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at Elliott Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the American Diabetes Association or Cancer Council of Reno County, in care of, Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

James Millard ‘Jim’ Ballinger, 86, of Hutchinson, died Tuesday, September 4, 2018, at McPherson Health and Rehab, McPherson. He was born June 23, 1932, in Macksville, the son of Joseph A. and Emma M. (Parks) Ballinger.

Jim graduated from Macksville High School and attended Southwestern College in Winfield. He worked as an electronics technician for Sears for 22 years and then retired from American Salt, where he worked as powder man and hoist operator. Jim loved fishing and spending time on his computer. He was a member of First Church of the Nazarene, Hutchinson.

On September 25, 1960, Jim married Clarita I. Blair in Macksville. They shared nearly 58 years of marriage. She survives.  Also surviving are: son, Harold and wife Grace, Hutchinson; brother, Bill and wife Wanda, Ottawa; and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, George and Frank.

Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Friday, September 7, 2018, at Elliott Chapel, with Pastor Bones Nay officiating. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at Elliott Mortuary.

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

Kenneth D. ‘Ken’ Gould, 81, of Hutchinson, died September 1, 2018, at his home. He was born May 10, 1937, in Hutchinson, the son of Cash and Vera (Easter) Gould.

Ken graduated from Hutchinson High School and attended Hutchinson Community College. He served in the Kansas Army National Guard. Ken was an A-1 Master Machinist for many years, retiring as manager of the tool and die shop at Vanguard Industries, McPherson. He loved fishing, woodworking, restoring automobiles, and traveling with his wife. Ken also taught machinist classes at HCC and mentored young men. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.

On August 24, 1955, Ken married Ellen L. Boyer in Hutchinson. She survives.  Also surviving are: daughters, Lois Gould of Wichita and Cynthia Marshall and husband Francis of Hutchinson; grandchildren, Trenton Marshall and wife Carli, Skyler Marshall and wife Andrea, Gilisa Gould and husband John Regier, Davna Gould and husband Jeff Crawford; great-children, Ava and Hanna Gould-Crawford, Cash and Bodhi Marshall; and mother-in-law, Aletta Boyer-Hubble.  He was preceded in death by: his parents; brothers, Milam and Roy Gould; sisters, Shirley Stone and Lois Gould.
Cremation has taken place and no services are planned. Friends may sign the memorial book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, September 5, to Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at Elliott Mortuary.

Memorials are suggested to The Good Samaritan Society, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Howard G. Myers, 67, of South Hutchinson, died unexpectedly on Saturday, September 1, 2018, with his wife by his side.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard Myers, Sr. and Evelyn Koestel Myers. Howard is survived by: his loving wife of 40 years, Gwen Myers; his son and daughter-in-law, Josh and Lori Myers; and two grandchildren, Sarah and Adam Myers, all of South Hutchinson. He is also survived by a brother, Bill Myers and wife Flo of Hutchinson.

Howard was born January 15, 1951, in Hutchinson. He graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1969 and went to work for Pepsi-Cola for 29 years. For the past 20 years, Howard worked for the service department of Coca-Cola. He assisted with beverage set-up for the Kansas State Fair for 52 years. Howard loved race and vintage cars and was his son’s biggest fan as he opened his own restoration shop, Kansas Street Rods. His grandchildren were his pride and joy. Howard loved spending time with them on the golf cart, shooting fireworks, and cheering them on at their sporting events.

Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday at Elliott Mortuary. A private graveside burial will be held in Partridge Cemetery. The family would like to invite all who loved Howard to a Celebration of Life gathering from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, September 8, 2018, at Sand Hills Event Center, 4601 N. Plum, Hutchinson. Please dress casually and come and go to reminisce and celebrate Howard’s life.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hutchinson Community Foundation, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.  XOXO