Loel Wanita (Smith) Balzer, 99, of Hutchinson, died December 24, 2024 at Collier Assisted Living. She was born November 18, 1925 in Grace Hospital, Hutchinson, KS, to Wade Nelson and Mabelle ...

"I dunno, every time I see footage of her being interviewed I think how attractive she is, and droll and interesting. A character. And quite stylish too." At the time of her death, in a statement ...