Jennifer Dawn Raner, 43, of Hutchinson, died June 27, 2018, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. She was born April 15, 1975, in Hutchinson, the daughter of Robert L. and Susan C. (Folck) Raner. Jennifer graduated from Haven High School and from Kansas State University with a degree in elementary education.

She is survived by: her father, Bob, of Hutchinson; brother, Jeffrey of Tempe, AZ; sisters, Jaclyn of Meza, AZ, and Julia, of Tampa, FL; grandmother, Pepper Folck of Little Rock, AR; aunts and uncles, Nancy Folck of Bisbee, AZ, Linda Geary of Little Rock, AR, Karen Smeltzer (Mark) of Little Rock, AR; Ed Raner (Linda) of Shawnee, KS, Nita Regier (Daryl) of Moundridge, KS; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Jennifer was preceded in death by: her mother, Susan; paternal grandparents, Herb & Edna Raner; and maternal grandfather, Bud Folck.

Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life service is planned for a later date. Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson, is in charge of arrangements

Mildred Ann Heilbrun, 71, formerly of Gering, NE, died Sunday, June 24, 2018, at Sandstone Heights Nursing Home in Little River, KS. She was born February 13, 1947, in Fort Morgan, CO, to Gordon Monroe and Alice Mae (Clark) Dove.

She spent most of her childhood in Colorado, and later in Missouri and Nebraska, with her sisters and brother. She grew to love animals while spending time on her grandparent’s horse farm in Weldona, CO. She graduated high school from Byron, NE.

Mildred graduated from National College of Business in Rapid City, SD in 1970, where she met her husband, Walter. They were married on March 7, 1970, at Zion Evangelical Church in Scottsbluff, NE. They had a daughter, Alice and son, Walter “Jack”, while living in Rapid City then moved to Casper, WY, where Amy was born. They returned to Walter’s hometown of Gering, NE, to raise their family on the farm. Mildred enjoyed being outdoors with her vegetable garden, flower beds and animals. She was very active doing crafts and sewing projects with her kids and grandkids. Mildred was always helping others and spent much of her time at their church, King of Kings Lutheran in Scottsbluff, NE. Mildred will be remembered as someone who looked for the silver lining in times of difficulty and taught others to do the same.

After the kids were grown, she went with Walter in the semi-truck with her beloved dog, Ike. They went coast-to-coast and appreciated seeing so much of this country, collecting postcards from every place they stopped. She and Walter moved to Geneseo, KS, in August 2007, where they bought a plot of land and planned to retire. God had other plans as she was diagnosed with dementia in January 2014. She resided at Sandstone Heights the remainder of her life. Mildred was a member of St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church Wisconsin Synod.

She is survived by:  her husband, Walter Heilbrun Jr.; children, Alice (Samuel) Rodriguez, Walter Jack Heilbrun, Amy (Gordon) Crater; mother Alice Orrell; sisters, Elaine Dove and Marilyn (Ed) Weidman; aunt, Louise Marquis; mother-in-law, Marian Heilbrun; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.

Mildred was welcomed into heaven by: her father, Gordon Dove; father-in-law, Walter Heilbrun Sr.; brother, Jimmy Dove; maternal and paternal grandparents; a niece; and aunts and uncles.

Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.  Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS  67501 is in charge of arrangements.

Melvin Roy Flickinger, 93, of South Hutchinson, died Saturday, June 23, 2018, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. He was born January 4, 1925, in Pretty Prairie, to Amos J. and Ida J. (Graber) Flickinger.

Melvin graduated from Pretty Prairie High School in 1943 and Bethel College in North Newton in 1952. He was a conscientious objector for the Civilian Public Service Corps serving from 1943 to 1946. Melvin was a middle school teacher for 30 years and a rural mail carrier for 16 years. He was a member of First Mennonite Church in both Pretty Prairie and Hutchinson. Melvin shared the gospel for 13 years singing with the ‘Quiet Place Singers’.

On August 4, 1949, he married Helen Schwartz in Pretty Prairie. They shared almost 65 years of marriage prior to her death August 2, 2014.

Melvin is survived by: daughters, Colleen Graber (Tom) of Wichita, Judy Campbell of Nevada, Missouri, Mary Krehbiel (Kirby) of Hutchinson; son, Mark Flickinger of Wichita; daughter-in-law, Deb Flickinger (Terry Weems) of Portland, Oregon; brothers, Calvin Flickinger of Phoenix, Arizona, Chester Flickinger of Denver, Colorado; four sisters-in-law; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by: his parents; son, Bradley J. Flickinger; brothers, Homer, Elmer, Virgil, Ted; sister, Mary Ann Bonebrake; infant sister, Mildred; and son-in-law, Doug Campbell.

Graveside service will be 9 a.m. Thursday, June 28, 2018, at First Mennonite Church Cemetery, Pretty Prairie, with Pastor Nathan Koontz officiating. Celebration of Life will follow at 11 a.m. at First Mennonite Church, 52 Rambler Road, Hutchinson, with Pastors Tonya Ramer Wenger and Nathan Koontz officiating. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, with the family present 6 to 8 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.
Memorials may be made to the Mennonite Central Committee, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Marilyn June Telleen passed away Saturday, June 23, 2018.  She was born April 10, 1928 in Odebolt, Iowa, the daughter of Aton and Minnie (Eckstrom) Sundell.

She was a graduate of Odebolt High School and Iowa State Teachers College.

On August 13, 1949 she married Dale Telleen in Odebolt, Iowa.

Dale and Marilyn owned and operated several restaurants and other businesses together during their marriage in Boulder and Grand Junction, Colorado.

Dale passed away May 9, 1992.

Marilyn was also a tour guide many years for ‘Especially For You’ in Arizona.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents; son, Paul; and her brother, Robert Sundell.

Survivors include: children: Son, Brad and wife Shari of Chandler, Oklahoma;  Son, Gary and wife Stephanie of Haven, Kansas; daughter-in-law Patty Telleen of Ft. Collins, Colorado; seven grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren.

Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Friday, June 29, 2018 at Gowrie Township Cemetery with Rev. Brad Telleen presiding. Memorial gifts may be made to Sole Hope, 605 East Innes Street, #3263, Salisbury, NC 28144,  or solehope.org/telleen.b

Robert ‘Bob’ Knoefel, 89, died Friday, June 22, 2018, at his home in Abbyville. He was born June 11, 1929, in Abbyville, the son of Adolf G. and Bernice E. (Birket) Knoefel.

Bob was a 1947 graduate of Abbyville High School and had attended Kansas State University. He was a member of the Abbyville United Methodist Church, Abbyville Community Church and Abbyville Booster Club. Bob was a farmer, stockman, and machinist, mostly with Master Machine Mfg., after returning from serving in the United States Army in Japan during the Korean War. He was member of Albert Pike Lodge #303 AF&AM, Wichita, and a lifetime member of American Legion Lysle Rishel Post #68.

On November 22, 1953, Bob married Alberta Louise Potter at Pretty Prairie. She survives. He is also survived by: son, Raymond and wife Sheila of Peck; brother, Carl of Hutchinson; granddaughter, Stephanie Kreutzer and husband Keegan of Wichita; and grandson, Ryan Knoefel of Garden City.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents and son, Ronald.

Brenda Dennison Forney, 60, of Hutchinson, died June 23, 2018, at Salina Regional Health Center. She was born March 7, 1958, in Boston, Massachusetts, the daughter of Francis Robert and Mary Jane (Elliott) Dennison.

On June 28, 2007, Brenda married Harry A. Forney in Hawaii. He survives.

Other survivors include: daughter, Jessie Lynn Upshaw (Dustin) of California; son, Joseph Alan Cruz Jr. of Oregon; grandchildren, Alivia Jane Upshaw of California and Logan Joshua Phillips of Oregon; sisters, Mary Arian of Massachusetts, Anne Lasson of California; and brothers, Jack Dennison of Massachusetts, Bill Roberts of California.

Brenda was preceded in death by her parents.

Cremation has taken place and memorial services are planned for a later date in California.

Betty Jean ‘Shuggy’ Tibbett, 57, of South Hutchinson, died June 22, 2018, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born October 31, 1960, in Coffeyville, the daughter of Thomas and Joan (Allen) Shamblin. Shuggy worked for many years in the cafeteria at Hutchinson High School. Her grandchildren were her life and the nickname Shuggy came from her first grandchild, Bryce, because of all the “sugar” she gave.

On February 9, 1980, she married Randy Lee Tibbett in Hutchinson. They shared 38 years of marriage.

Other survivors include: son, Justin and companion Tiffany of South Hutchinson; grandchildren, Bryce, Kaylen, Abby, and Brayden Tibbett, all of Hutchinson; sisters, Sherry Shamblin of Wichita, Michelle Hale (Rodney) of Haysville; brothers, Tom Shamblin (Vivan), Paul Shamblin, Anthony Shamblin, all of Wichita; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, June 30, 2018, at Elliott Chapel . Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at Elliott Mortuary. Memorials are suggested to Hospice and HomeCare of Reno County, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.