John Paul "Jay" Gilley
Jul 17, 2026
John Paul “Jay” Gilley, 60, of Hutchinson, passed away July 17, 2026, at his home. He was born March 15, 1966, in Hutchinson, to John Neal and Judith Ann (Ray) Gilley.
Jay graduated from Nickerson High School in 1984. He worked for Royer Brothers Tree Service for over 20 years before retiring as a heavy equipment foreman.
Jay believed in the value...
Larry Albert McClure
Jul 17, 2026
Larry A. McClure, 90, died July 17, 2026, at Hospice House of Reno County in Hutchinson, KS. Larry was born August 1, 1935, in Bushton, KS. to Harvey A. and Margaret A. (Warner) McClure.
Larry graduated from Ellinwood High School and attended St. Mary’s of the Plains. He served in the US Army as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division....
Ronald LeRoy Engle
Jul 17, 2026
Ronald LeRoy Engle, 93, died July 17, 2026 at Hospice House of Hutchinson. Ron was born January 21, 1933 to Byrl and Velma Smith Engle in Santa Ana, CA.
Ron and Martha “Angela” Mohatt were joined by God in holy matrimony, on April 7, 1956 in Costa Mesa, CA. They were blessed by God with five children, Rick Engle of Bend,...
Brenda Jo (Gill) Marshall
Jul 16, 2026
Brenda Jo (Gill) Marshall, 65, died July 16, 2026, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, KS after a long battle with Appendiceal Cancer. She was born January 30, 1961, in Stafford, KS to Dwain and Phyliss Arlene (Willinger) Gill.
Brenda grew up on the family farm at Sylvia. KS. She graduated from Fairfield High School in 1979, Hutchinson Community College, and received her...
Chester L. "Chet" Pinkston, Sr.
Jul 16, 2026
Chester L. “Chet” Pinkston, Sr, 87, died July 16, 2026, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born April 26, 1939, in Hutchinson, KS, to Charles A. “Ike” and Levette R. (DeWater) Pinkston.
Chet worked as a truck driver for the City of Hutchinson and then as a crane and equipment operator for Midwest Iron for over 35 years, where he won...
Madeline "Kay" Schreiner
Jul 16, 2026
Madeline “Kay” Schreiner, 74, passed away peacefully July 16, 2026, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born August 24, 1951, in Hutchinson, to Warren and Martha (Darnell) Hinson.
Kay graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1969 and Adela Hale Business School. After finishing school, she worked at Far-Mar-Co and later Farmland before leaving when her son was born to be a...
Donald Wayne Kirchoff
Jul 16, 2026
Donald Wayne Kirchoff, 91, died July 16, 2026, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born January 3, 1935, in Coffeyville, to Louis F. and Maude Marie (Chance) Kirchoff.
Donald was a farmer as well as a truck driver for many years. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching sports; especially KU basketball and NASCAR. In his younger years, Donald...
Phillip D. "Phil" Vigo
Jul 15, 2026
Phillip D. “Phil” Vigo, 83, died July 15, 2026, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born April 15, 1943, in Topeka, KS, to Phillip D. and Blanche E. (Baxter) Vigo.
Phil graduated from Ruskin Heights High School, Kansas City, KS, in 1961 and attended Hutchinson Community College. He received several repair certifications from Yamaha and worked as a motorcycle mechanic for...
Benjamin "Ben" Caudillo
Jul 14, 2026
Benjamin “Ben” Caudillo, 75, died July 14, 2026, surrounded by his family at his home in Hutchinson. He was born September 3, 1950, in Hutchinson, KS, to Narciso and Rachel (Razo) Caudillo.
Just after completing his time at Hutchinson High School, Ben selflessly enlisted in the United States Army to serve his country. A proud Vietnam veteran, he served with honor...
Jill Ann Herren
Jul 13, 2026
Jill Ann Herren, born in 1962 in Orlando, Florida, passed away on July 13, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She will be remembered for her resilience, her independent spirit, and the joy she found in life's simple pleasures.
Jill is survived by her children, Stephanie Donaldson and Quinton Bower, and by her daughter-in-law, Karen Kocher. She was a...
Dale Lee Lindsley
Jul 13, 2026
Dale Lee Lindsley, 76, died July 13, 2026, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born May 19, 1950, in Syracuse, KS, to Dorel and Evelyn (Herrick) Lindsley.
Dale retired from farming in Ness County. He enjoyed listening to music, especially Rock and Roll, with artists such as Queen and Pink Floyd. Dale had a passion for cars, from working on them...
Janice Faye Shellito
Jul 12, 2026
Janice Faye Shellito, 88, of Sylvia, died July 12, 2026, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born January 7, 1938, in Keokee, Virginia, to William and Mary Magdalene (McCoy) Clark.
For most of her life, Janice worked in dietary services for several nursing homes. She retired in 1999. Janice dedicated her life to caring for people when they needed it...
Ilene Joyce Roth
Jul 12, 2026
Ilene Joyce Roth, 88, died July 12, 2026, at Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson. She was born December 31, 1937, in Hutchinson, to Benjamin Frank and Bertha Olvina (Ricter) Jones.
Ilene enjoyed sewing and doing all kinds of crafts. She was a longtime member of Eastwood Church of Christ, Hutchinson.
On August 12, 1951, Ilene Married Allen L. Roth, in Hutchinson. They shared...
Michelle Dawn Zahn
Jul 9, 2026
Michelle Dawn Zahn, 51, of Buhler, died July 9, 2026. She was born December 28, 1974, in Moundridge, to Edward A. and Bonnie J. (Regehr) Zahn.
Michelle graduated from Buhler High School. She loved participating in Special Olympics and doing gel pen art, making calendars and cards, painting, crocheting, and playing the guitar.
Michelle is survived by her parents, Ed and Bonnie...
Judith Ann "Judy" Seltzer
Jul 8, 2026
Judith Ann “Judy” Seltzer, 84, passed away on July 8, 2026, at her home near Pretty Prairie, Kansas.
Judy was born on June 4, 1942, in Hays, Kansas, to Edith E. and Bruce E. Richardson. She grew up in Larned, attended Larned public schools, and graduated from Larned High School. She went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in...
Dell R. Paschal
Jul 6, 2026
Dell Roger Paschal, 81, of Hutchinson, Kansas, passed away on July 6, 2026.
Born on December 19, 1944, during the winter on a farmhouse four miles from Luray, Kansas, Dell was the son of Wallace F. Paschal and Dorothy Nichols Paschal. He grew up alongside his sister, Lynda, in Luray, St. John, and Hutchinson, Kansas, where extended family and close community...
Charles T. "Chuck" Lewis
Jul 4, 2026
Charles T. “Chuck” Lewis, 79, of South Hutchinson, died July 4, 2026, at Mennonite Friendship Communities. He was born March 6, 1947, in Hutchinson, to Carl Truman and Margene Virginia (Glass) Lewis.
Chuck graduated from Partridge High School, earned his associates degree at Hutchinson Community Junior College, and attended Wichita State University for accounting.
In 1971, Chuck married Sharon Clarke. They later...
Pattie V. Schmitt
Jul 4, 2026
Pattie V. Schmitt, 89, of Hutchinson, passed away July 4, 2026, at Thorne Care Center. She was born March 17, 1937, in Hutchinson, to H. Clark and Doris N. (Marts) Ward.
Pattie grew up on the family farm near Alden and graduated from Alden High School. While attending Hutchinson Junior College, where she was Football Homecoming Queen, Pattie met Tom Schmitt,...
Sydnee Shea Hines
Jul 3, 2026
Sydnee Shea Hines, 35, passed away unexpectedly July 3, 2026, in Denver, Colorado. She was born March 14, 1991, in Hutchinson, Kansas.
Sydnee was a bright light who will be remembered mostly for her beautiful smile, infectious laugh, and hard-headed stubbornness. She was a free spirit who chose to live life on her own terms with a nothing-can-stop-me attitude. Syd loved...
Pabla Parra
Jul 2, 2026
Pabla Parra, 85, of Hutchinson, died July 2, 2026, surrounded by family at her home. She was born June 29, 1941, in Chihuahua, Mexico, to Mateo and Rosalia (Hernandez) Estrada.
In May 1971, Pabla married Juan Parra, in Chihuahua, Mexico. They shared 50 years of marriage before his death on September 3, 2020.
Pabla was a dedicated homemaker who took great care...
