Georgeanna Cecilia Tritsch
Oct 28, 2026
Georgeanna Cecilia “George” Tritsch, 78, died October 28, 2026, at Mennonite Friendship Communities. She was born September 18, 1948, in Sacramento, CA, to Gaylord “Wayne” and Ruth (Deewall) Kirby.
Georgeanna was a 1966 graduate from Coldwater High School and attended Salt City Business College, Hutchinson. She was a graphic designer for R.L. Polk & Co. for over 20 years, before retiring...
Dean Garnett
Nov 7, 2026
Gerral Dean “Deano” Garnett, Sergeant First Class, 76, of Hutchinson, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2026, at Good Samaritan Society – Hutchinson Village. He was born May 19, 1950, in Hutchinson, to Gerral “Leo” and Iona “Fern” (Ahrens) Garnett.
Dean graduated from Hutchinson High School and enlisted in the United States Army and served in the First Infantry Division (Big...
Jerry H. Horton
Nov 7, 2026
Jerry H. Horton, 91, of Hutchinson, died November 7, 2026, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. He was born January 14, 1935, in Saint Louis, Oklahoma, to John and Alma (Hopkins). After his mother’s death, Jerry was lovingly cared for by Edna Horton.
Jerry is survived by: daughter, Jerri (Tim) Yagel of Nickerson; grandson, Nick (Jessica) Yagel of Nickerson; great-granddaughter, Rielyn...
Colleen F. Kallaus
Nov 5, 2026
Colleen F. Kallaus, 84, of Hutchinson, died November 5, 2026, at Hospice House. She was born August 28, 1942, in Kinsley, to Raymond E. and Theresa L. (Collette) Kallaus.
Colleen graduated from Kinsley High School in 1964 and Salt City Business College. She was a survivor of childhood polio and Colleen never let that hold her back. She held various jobs...
Gaynell "Gay" E. Lewis
Nov 4, 2026
Gaynell “Gay” Elizabeth Lewis, 83, of Pretty Prairie, died November 4, 2026, at Sterling Village, Sterling. She was born April 28, 1943, in Cloquet, Minnesota, to John and Mirelle (Bijold) Berg.
After high school, Gay worked at the Minnesota Star Tribune for five years. While raising her daughters, she had the wonderful privilege of being a homemaker. Later in life, Gay...
Harold D. Ryan
Nov 4, 2026
Harold Dean Ryan, 93, of Hutchinson, peacefully passed away November 4, 2026, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born March 24, 1933, in Anthony, to K.E. “Bill” and Mayme C. (Chadwick) Ryan.
Harold grew up on the family farm and graduated from Anthony High School. In May 1953, he was inducted into the United States Army, serving with the 5th...
Bradley W "Brad" Pauls
Nov 3, 2026
Bradley W. “Brad” Pauls, 73, passed away on November 3, 2026, at Good Samaritan Society- Hutchinson Village. He was born October 16, 1953, in Hutchinson to Walter and Maxine (Briggs) Pauls.
Brad graduated from Buhler High School in 1971. He was a concrete finisher for residential and commercial construction. He proudly provided his concrete skills throughout the community including the Hutchinson...
Lydia Juma- Saiz
Nov 2, 2026
Lydia Juma- Saiz, 82, passed away November 2, 2026, at Hospice House in Hutchinson. She was born October 28, 1944, in Hutchinson, KS, to Angel and Manuela (Vieyra) Garcia.
Lydia graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1962. She began her career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the labor and delivery department at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Later, she decided to...
Randall "Randy" P. Jewett
Nov 2, 2026
Randall Perry “Randy” Jewett, 74, died November 2, 2026, at his home in Towanda. He was born June 18, 1952, in El Dorado, KS to Dale Perry and Avril Mae (Seymour) Jewett.
Randy graduated from Buhler High School in 1970 and Kansas State University with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. He started his professional career working for National Supply in Wyoming....
Sandy L. Schrahl
Nov 2, 2026
Sandy Lorene Schrahl, 64, of Hutchinson, died November 2, 2026, at her home. She was born February 17, 1962, in Enid, Oklahoma, to Charles "Richard" and Verda Jean (Phillips) Schrahl.
Sandy graduated from high school in Ringwood, Oklahoma, and attended community college in Weatherford, Oklahoma. She worked as a secretary at Riordan Clinic in Wichita for many years. Sandy was a...
Dr. Jaryl Ollenburger
Nov 1, 2026
Dr. Jaryl Ollenburger, 81, died unexpectedly November 1, 2026, at his home. He was born in Perryton, TX to Ruben and LaVina June (Ediger) Ollenburger.
Jaryl graduated from Buhler High School in 1963. He attended Tabor College, Hillsboro, KS and graduated from Pacific University College of Optometry, Forest Grove, OR in 1970. He served as an optometrist in the United States...
Terry Ray House
Oct 31, 2026
Terry Ray House, 73, passed away October 31, 2026, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born October 1, 1953, in Hutchinson to Ray Neal and Donna Joyce (Crawford) House.
Terry began his career at Tyson Foods when the company was still known as Doskocil. Throughout his more than 40 years of employment, he worked in various departments, dedicating many years...
Peggy Gottschalk-Rust
Oct 30, 2026
Peggy Sue Gottschalk-Rust, 61, died October 30, 2026, in Hutchinson. She was born August 19, 1965, in Topeka, to Don and Midge (Miller) Gottschalk. Peggy received her bachelor’s degree from Kansas State University.
Her children were her source of pride and her life’s work. She committed herself to her family, sacrificed and worked to give them everything they needed. Peggy created...
Lance David Colle
Oct 30, 2026
Lance David Colle, 71, passed away Friday October 30, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. He was a beloved father, grandfather, and brother. Lance was born July 27, 1955, to Loren and Renae (Bailey) Colle.
He graduated from Nickerson High School in 1973. Lance earned his associate’s degree from Hutchinson Community Junior College and took courses at Kansas State University before...
Debra M. Soper
Oct 29, 2026
Finally free of her pain in this life, Debra M. Soper passed on to a greatly deserved rest on October 29, 2026. She was born in Hutchinson on September 26,1954, to David and Mildred (Brown) Leatherbury, the 4th of 6 children.
Deb was a 1972 graduate of Nickerson High. Accustomed to hard work from a young age, Deb grew up working...
Anna Ruth Yutzy
Oct 29, 2026
Anna Ruth (Yoder) Yutzy, 94, of Yoder, died October 29, 2026, at Mennonite Friendship Communities. She was born February 5, 1932, in Hutchinson, to T.C. “Toby” and Barbara (Nissley) Yoder.
Anna Ruth was a wonderful homemaker who loved her family and enjoyed quilting. She was an enthusiastic grandma and made quilts for each of her children and grandchildren. Anna Ruth loved...
Page D. Murphy Whiting
Oct 28, 2026
Page Diane Minkler Whiting, was born to Alben Page and Bess (Houser) Minkler in Wenatchee, WA on March 27, 1940. She died in Hutchinson, KS, on October 28, 2026. In between those dates, Page lived an amazing, full life.
Page spent her early childhood in Washington, Illinois and California. She was a child when the world was at war, but she...
Cregg R. Lingle
Oct 28, 2026
Cregg Royce Lingle, 73, of Hutchinson, Kansas, passed away on October 28, 2026. He was born on March 30, 1953, in Hutchinson, Kansas, to Royce and Gatha “Trudy” (Nutter) Lingle.
In his early twenties, he owned Kawasaki Korner in Hutchinson and raced in the local motocross circuit. In the 1980s, he opened Buy’em Right Auto Sales in Hutchinson, Kansas, which he...
Darrin Lane Regier
Oct 27, 2026
Darrin Lane Regier, 61, passed away October 27, 2026. He was born May 18, 1965, in Hutchinson to Darrel and Judith (Parks) Regier.
Darrin graduated from Buhler High School. He took classes at Sam Houston University in Huntsville, Texas.
Darrin was a man who dedicated his life to bringing joy to others and making a difference in the lives of those around...
Edward Newer "Ed" Johnson
Oct 27, 2026
Edward Newer Johnson, 81, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2026, at Hospice House in Hutchinson, Kansas, surrounded by his wife, Marjory, and their children, Todd and Kristen.
Ed was born on December 11, 1944, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the second of seven children born to Patricia (Newer) and Dan C. Johnson.
He graduated from St. Teresa High School in Hutchinson, Hutchinson...
