Mabel B. Collins, 99, died December 30, 2018, at Hester Care Center, Hutchinson.  She was born June 5, 1919, in Greensboro, North Carolina, to Weldon Alfred and Malissa Jane (Thompson) Blalock.

Mabel graduated from Greensboro Senior High School in 1937.  She was a member of the Grace Hospital Auxiliary, Hutchinson Hospital Auxiliary, PEO Chapter BL, Prairie Dunes Women’s Golf Club, and volunteered at the Hutchinson Art Association.  Mabel was a homemaker and member of First Presbyterian Church, Hutchinson. She was a loving, gracious, and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

On November 25, 1943, she married Arthur J. Collins, Jr. in Greensboro, North Carolina.  He died August 12, 2009, after 66 years of marriage.

Mabel is survived by:  sons, Thomas Collins and wife Suzanne of Indianapolis, Indiana, Arthur J. ‘Jerry’ Collins III and wife Lisha of Hutchinson; grandchildren, Thomas Collins, Jr., Kristen Kohn and husband Aaron, Arthur J. ‘Josh’ Collins IV and wife Melissa; and great-grandchildren, Eli Kohn and Maris Kohn.

She was preceded in death by:  her parents; son, Michael Bryan Collins; grandson, Benjamin M. Collins; and three sisters.

Cremation has taken place.  Memorial service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 4, 2019, at Elliott Chapel, Hutchinson, with the Revered Richard Brooks officiating. Private family inurnment will take place in Sabetha Cemetery, Sabetha, Kansas.   Friends may sign the book from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, with the family present Thursday from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., all at Elliott Mortuary.  Memorials may be made to the Wesley Towers Good Samaritan Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS  67501.

Alvina M. Rayl, 89, of Hutchinson, died December 27, 2018, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. She was born August 19, 1929, in Plevna, on the family farm, to Alvin and Lola (Haas) Farney.

Alvina graduated from Plevna High School. She worked as a school cook for USD 308, with over 25 years of service. Alvina enjoyed all types of handiwork and loved her Kansas Jayhawks basketball team. She was a member of South Hutchinson United Methodist Church.

On April 14, 1949, she married Floyd Keith Rayl at Zion Lutheran Church, Hutchinson. He died May 27, 2007.

Alvina is survived by: daughters, Marsha Mielke (Steven) of St. George, Utah, Annette Smith of South Hutchinson; grandchildren, Jeremy Hart, Christina Hart (Tim Smale), David Hart, all of Portland, Oregon, Eric Mielke of Phoenix, Arizona, Chad Mielke, Owen Smith, both of Hutchinson, Austin Smith of South Hutchinson; and numerous grand-cats and grand- dogs.

She was preceded in death by: her parents; daughter, Linda Hart; son-in-law, Monty Smith; grandson, Brett Mielke; sisters, Rosetta Redenbaugh, Marilyn Farney, Gertrude Farney; and brother, Carl Farney.

Funeral service will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday, January 3, 2019, at Elliott Chapel, with the Reverend Dr. Kim Biery officiating. Cremation will follow. Private family inurnment will take place at a later date at Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson. Friends may call from 1 to 5 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, with the family present from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Elliott Mortuary.

Memorials may be made to Hospice and HomeCare of Reno County or the Hutchinson Public Library, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Ruth Ann Hopkins, 77, died Wednesday, December 26, 2018, at Olathe Medical Center. She was born December 17, 1941, in Blue Creek, Ohio, to Pearl Leon and Mary Lucinda (Boone) Lake.

She was of the Baptist faith. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

On August 27, 1966, she married Richard Lee Hopkins in Haven. They shared 49 years of marriage together. He died May 29, 2016.

Survivors include: daughters, Beverly Steffen of Olathe and Jennifer McPherson and husband Michael of Andover; grandchildren, Stephanie, Jessie, Ronnie, Jessica, Nicole, John, Caleb, Noah, and Lauren; and 13 great- grandchildren; brother, Tom Lake of Indiana; sister, Mary Ellen ‘Mickie’ Riffle of North Carolina; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by: her parents; husband, Richard; son, John W. Hopkins; brothers, Junior and Jerry Lake.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, January 5, 2019, at Westside Baptist Church, 400 W. 12th, Hutchinson, with Pastor Tim Cox officiating. The family will greet friends prior to the service at 1 p.m. Friends may sign the book daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Elmer.

Memorials may be made to Westside Baptist Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson KS 67501.

Brien A. Liebst, 79, died December 25, 2018, in Orange Park, Florida. He was born November 29, 1939, in Anthony, to Harold C. and Marie (Whitcomb) Liebst.

Brien graduated from the University of Kansas with an Engineering degree. He was an engineer for Boeing in Wichita, Lockheed Martin in Marietta, Georgia, and on the Navy base in Jacksonville, Florida, as an aeronautics engineer.

On June 8, 1966, he married Ardith Ann Hammar in Newkirk, Oklahoma. She died September 29, 2008.

Brien is survived by: sister-in-law, Arthella Hammar; and nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by: his parents; wife, Ardith; daughter, Tatiana; sister, Barbara Westebbe; and brother, Bernie Liebst.

Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, January 3, 2019, at Valley Township Cemetery, rural Haven, with the Reverend Johnnie Spellman officiating. Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, is in charge of arrangements.

Funeral Liturgy for Mark S. Richardson will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 19, 2019, at Church of the Holy Cross, 2631, Independence Road, Hutchinson.

Following the Funeral Liturgy, there will be lunch provided, starting at  11:30 a.m. with a Celebration of Life starting at 1:00 p.m., all in the in the Domestic Arts Building on the Kansas State Fairgrounds. The full obituary will run January 13, 2019.

Doneta Mae ‘Donnie’ Ross, 90, of Hutchinson, died Saturday, December 22, 2018, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born April 22, 1928, in Marion, Ohio, the daughter of George and Mary (Clady) Young.

Donnie graduated from Bucyrus High School in 1946. In addition to being a homemaker, she worked in insurance company administration and was an administrative assistant for NFL referee, Red Cashion. Donnie loved to paint, garden, and collect Santas and Raggedy Ann dolls. She was a member of the United Church of Christ.

On October 27, 1946, Donnie married Robert Resolved Ross Sr. in Bucyrus, OH. He died January 18, 2013.

She is survived by: son, Robert ‘Bob’ R. Ross Jr. and wife Mary Ann, Hutchinson; daughter, Elizabeth ‘Betsy’ Ross, Hutchinson; grandchildren, Christine Pechstein, Hutchinson, Heather Garbarini and husband Craig, Orlando, FL, and Malia Ross, Hutchinson; and great-grandchildren, Emani Castro, Raje Castro, Ayanna Castro-Ross, Rosslyn Garbarini, and Brodie Garbarini. Donnie was preceded in death by: her parents; husband; daughter, Rebecca ‘Becky’ Ross; and sister, Betty Jean Mills.

Cremation has taken place. Per Donnie’s wishes, no services are planned. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday at Elliott Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Hospice and HomeCare of Reno County, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.