Alan Dale Cole, 58, of Hutchinson, died June 21, 2019, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born August 14, 1960, in Hutchinson, to Meredith Steen and Donna Lee (Martin) Cole.

Alan graduated from Larned High School in 1978. He worked at Technique Mfg., Hutchinson, until his health declined. Then he worked out of his home repairing computers and laptops as FasterPC’s by Alan Cole and later cell phones, and became a dealer for Page Plus cell phone sales and service. He liked to fish and made multiple fishing trips to Canada with family, remembering one ‘guy only’ trip with his dad and brother. Alan rode Harley Davidson motorcycles and played golf. He was very proud of his 27 years of sobriety. Alan had many friends and loved helping others.

Surviving are: parents of Hutchinson; brother, Russell and wife Cheryl of Hutchinson; nephew and niece, Chad Cole and Andrea Cole both of Hutchinson;  stepchildren, Crystal Wooten of Hutchinson and Brandon Wooten; step- grandchild, Carson Rasbold of Hutchinson; fiancé, Debbie Christian of Topeka; her children, Wes Christian of Texarkana, TX and Sara Henry of Topeka; aunts, uncles, cousins; and his cat, Baby Bushes.

He was preceded in death by: his special grandmothers, Maxine Martin and Gertie Wisdom; infant daughter, Haley Renea Cole; and uncle, Max Martin.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Friday, June 28, 2019, at Elliott Chapel, with Pastor Tim Adrian officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, with family present from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, Hutchinson.

In lieu of flowers memorial suggestions are made to Narcotics Anonymous World Services (NAWS) or St. Jude Children Research Hospital, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Rosemary Nye, 94, of Hutchinson, died June 19, 2019, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born March 4, 1925, in Partridge, to Oril and Geneva Erma (Parrish) Hemphill.

Rosemary attended Buhler High School and was a homemaker. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, needlework, and watching the Kansas City Royals. She attended The Father’s House, Hutchinson.

On March 6, 1942, she married Oliver Nye in Hutchinson. He died November 25, 2015.

Rosemary is survived by: daughters, Mary Ann Wenner, Myra Kitson and husband Jim; grandson, Zac Kitson and wife Miriam; great-grandson, Pax Kitson; sisters, Erma (Hemphill) Hill; and brother, Norman Hemphill and wife Vicki; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
She was preceded in death by: her parents; brothers, John, Oril Jr.; and son-in-law, David Wenner.

Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Monday, June 24, 2019, at Elliott Chapel, with Bishop Quintin Moore officiating. Burial will follow in Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday, with family present from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Elliott Mortuary. Memorials may be made to the Children’s Emergency Shelter Home, Hutchinson, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

It was a grand celebration and the angels rejoiced on June 18 at 9:30 a.m. as Carlene Adana (Dovel) Deming, age 78, reunited with the love of her life, Jon Deming along with her Lord and Savior, plus many friends and family in heaven.

On November 24, 1940 Carlene was the sixth of seven children born to Carl F. Dovel and Clarinda Augusta “Gussie” (Cole) Dovel. She was named after her father and was delighted when people pronounced her name correctly. She has always been close to her siblings and enjoyed sharing in their lives.

One of Carlene’s first jobs was as a “soda jerk” at the Carl Hayes Drugstore in Hutchinson, KS. Jonny just happened to be her first customer. The two were made for each other and married just a couple of years later, on December 20 th , 1958, in Hutchinson, KS. Carlene went to Hutch High School until she married and then transferred to Pratt High School for her last semester and graduated in May 1959. She enjoyed taking business classes at Pratt Community College.

Jon and Carlene had two daughters plus shared their home, talents and blessings to help nurture many other people. Carlene has always been known for her legacy of love. Her positive attitude was captivating and would draw people to her beautiful smile, welcoming personality and loving spirit. She has been blessed with many friends that also consider themselves family.

Carlene was a member of Eastern Star and bowled on a league; she enjoyed going to Masonic and Shrine events with her husband and was a fantastic cook and loved to sew. Carlene was active with her girls by volunteering with the VIP program at school, she was a scout leader, a room mother, a cheer mom, a band parent, a pep bus sponsor, to name a few of her activities that allowed her to stay active with her girls and their friends as they grew up.

During her 50+ years living in Pratt, Carlene enjoyed the challenge of a few different work environments; she worked as an accountant with Kennedy & Co for a few years and, she also worked for the Leo Kitch Agency as a realtor several years. One of her favorite places to work was Neuburger Siding and Supply, where it felt more like family than a job. Carlene and Jon spent decades as landlords and became very skilled at fixing up apartments and mobile homes, at the same time Carlene also served as a bookkeeper for several businesses. Carlene returned to Hutchinson during the past few years to enjoy retirement and her siblings.

Those that survive rejoice that she is in heaven and look forward to reuniting with her and other loved ones in the future include her siblings: Lois Beck of Buhler, KS and Olin Dovel of Hutchinson, KS; daughters: Rhonda “Roni” and husband Kelly Wertz of Great Bend, KS, Carla and husband Lance Brooks of Udall, KS; Grandchildren: Keelan John Deming Wertz, Kelsi Jayne Deming Wertz, Cori JD (Isaac) Thonen and great-granddaughters Charlotte and Teagan, Dr. Aaron ED (Amy) Brooks and great-grandson Liam, Jon Brooks; Brother-in-Law “Frank” Alfred Deming; Godchildren: Mandi (Rob) Chaplin and Todd (Jill) Brooks. Carlene will also be missed by many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

A few of the loved ones that greeted Carlene in heaven are, husband: Jon David H. Deming; parents: Carl and Gussie Dovel; brothers: Delmar and wife Marilyn Dovel, Darrel and wife Peggy Dovel; sisters: infant sister Delores Dovel , Minna and husband Charles Barker; brothers-in-law: Leon and wife Holly Deming, Allen Beck plus grandparents, many friends and other family members.

A “come and go” celebration will be held on July 6, 2019 from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. at Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th Ave. Hutchinson, KS 67502.

In lieu of flowers please continue Carlene’s legacy of love by giving in her name: to the Shrine Hospital, do something nice for someone else, work at a community garden, help an elderly neighbor, mow someone’s lawn, help someone pay a bill, buy someone a meal, volunteer at a Hospice House or anything that is loving and positive for others.

Marcella “Marcy” M. (Walters) Hubbard, age 89, died, June 20, 2019, in Hutchinson, KS. Marcy was born November 20, 1929 to Averill L. and Opal May Walters and remained a lifetime resident of Hutchinson, KS.

In addition to being a loving mother of six, she worked in local restaurants as a waitress, hostess, and manager and a cashier at Target until retiring in 2003. Post retirement, Marcy provided many years of volunteer services as a reader in local elementary schools, a cashier at the Hutchinson Zoo and assisting residents at the Good Samaritan Society with weekly bingo games before moving there herself in 2015. She was a member of Faith United Methodist Church.

Marcy married Robert Hubbard, October 16, 1971. Survivors include four daughters: Vicki (Lavielle) Davison and husband, Dave (Hanna, WY); Donna (Day) Egbert, (Hutchinson); Michelle Day and husband, Jim Tomovick (Eucha, OK); Robin Hubbard and Scott Coulter (Sedona, AZ); two sons: James Day (Stockton, KS); William Day and wife Beth (Hutchinson); one brother: Robert Walters and wife Sue (Wichita); ten grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren and five step children.

Marcy is preceded in death by her husband, Robert, grandson Jeffrey Freeman, her sister Billie Jean Walters and her parents.

Viewing is Monday, June 24, 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (family to be present 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.), at Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th Ave. Funeral services, Tuesday, June 25, 11:00 a.m., Faith United Methodist Church, 820 E. 30th Avenue, Hutchinson, KS.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Victory in the Valley, Alzheimer’s Association, or the Hutchinson Humane Society.

Tracy Elizabeth ‘Gypsy’ Claar, 73, of Hutchinson, passed away peacefully in her home on June 11, 2019. She was born July 13, 1945, to Clifford and Dorothy Claar (Schuster), in Hutchinson. Tracy was a homeless advocate, writer, photographer and free spirit.

She is survived by: daughters, Elizabeth ‘Kathy’ Renner, Wichita, Christina ‘Teena’ Effenbeck, Mt. Hope, and Mariah Claar, Wichita; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Cremation has taken place. Services will be 6 p.m. Thursday, June 20, 2019, on the lawn of Riverwalk Church of Christ, 225 N. Waco, Wichita. Please bring a chair. Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2019, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the New Stadium, 620 W. Maple, Wichita. A potluck dinner will take place and persons are encouraged to bring their musical instruments.

Local arrangements by Elliott Mortuary.