Michael ‘Mike’ Strayer, 73, died November 10, 2019, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  He was born July 9, 1946, in Hutchinson, to John C. and Cora F. (Avery) Strayer.

Mike graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1964.  He served in the United States Army National Guard from 1966 to January 1972.  Mike was with the 346^th Military Police Company serving as a Specialist.  He retired from Cessna/Eaton, as a machinist, after 43 years of service.    Mike was a computer ‘nerd’, enjoyed riding his motorcycle and was a past member of the Eaton Gun Club. He loved the Lord and was a member of Victorious Life Church, Hutchinson.

On July 4, 1965, he married Penny Lynn Porter at First Christian Church, Hutchinson.

Mike is survived by: his wife of 54 years, Penny of Hutchinson; sons, Ron Strayer of Lawrence, Ryan Strayer and wife Sheryl of Overland Park; brother, John Strayer and wife Effie; sister, Betty Macgirvin and husband Emery, all of Hutchinson; grandchildren, Jacob Strayer of Lawrence, Lauren Strayer of Overland Park, Savanah Sellers of Kansas City, MO; and Jacob’s mother, Bobbi Van Asselt Strayer of Lawrence.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Cremation has taken place.  Celebration of Life will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 16, 2019, at Victorious Life Church, 1200 E. 10^th, Hutchinson, with the Reverends Craig Dilbeck and James Francis officiating. Friends may sign the book from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday through Friday at Elliott Mortuary.  The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time Saturday at the church.  Memorials may be made to Victorious Life Church or Roca Blanca Mission Base, Oaxaca, Mexico, (this is the non-profit organization Mike and Penny worked with for 17 years),  in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS  67501.

Marvin Elmer Curless, 77, died Friday, November 8, 2019, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  He was born November 11, 1941, in Hutchinson, to Elmer H. and Fannie V. (Hale) Curless.  Marvin graduated from Hutchinson High School.  He served in the United States Army from 1968 to 1970.  Marvin worked a variety of jobs over the years from oilfield to farm and in maintenance at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  He was a member and associate pastor of 11^th Ave. Chapel, Hutchinson.

On September 1, 2012, Marvin married Lucinda N. (Akins) Sherman in Hutchinson. She survives.

Also surviving are: son, Daniel (Jocelyn) Engstrom, Olathe; stepdaughters, Suzanne Wilde, McPherson, Tess Murray, Hutchinson, Rayetta Burkholder, Norwalk, IA; sister, Patricia ‘Patti’ Manke, Hutchinson; brother, Fred (Carolyn) Curless, Russellville, AR; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Denise.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, November 16, 2019, at Elliott Chapel, with Pastor Earlene Ratliff officiating. Burial will follow in Eastside Cemetery, with military honors conducted by Fort Riley Honor Guard.  Friends may call from 1-8 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., with family present from 6-8 p.m., Friday at Elliott Mortuary.

Memorials are suggested to Wounded Warrior Project, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Phyllis M. Cramer, 86, of Wichita, died November 7, 2019, at her daughter’s residence in Hutchinson.  She was born June 10, 1933, in Elkhart, to James and Madge (Holcomb) Hall.

Phyllis was a 1951 graduate of Sylvia High School.  On September 13, 1951, she married Dwight Cramer at the First Baptist Church in Hutchinson.  Phyllis was a devoted wife and the ‘BEST MOM EVER’.

She is survived by: her husband, Dwight Cramer of Wichita; children, Sherry Miller of Kechi, Pam (Ron) Saner of Park City, Christie Hanna of Hutchinson, and Greg Cramer (girlfriend, Connie Oliver) of Wichita; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; and six siblings.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents and five siblings.

Funeral service will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at Grace Bible Church, 1221 E. 33^rd, Hutchinson, with Pastor Blake Gillen officiating.  Burial will follow in the Sylvia Cemetery.  Friends may sign the book from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday at Elliott Mortuary.  The family will greet friends from 12:30 p.m. until service time Tuesday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Susan G. Komen Foundation, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.