Mary S. Rintoul, 67, of Hutchinson, died April 14, 2022, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. Mary was born March 15, 1955, in Garden City, to David and Mildred (Heinemann) Rintoul. Mary was known for her quick wit and her insightful, sometimes acerbic, writings about human beings and the institutions they have created. She was serious, thorough, and lived up to the highest standards of journalism in her work at both the Ellsworth Reporter and the Hutchinson News.
Mary is survived by her son, Max Rintoul, Dallas, TX; sisters, Helen Wells (Al), Hutchinson, Anne Rintoul, Hutchinson, Janet Young (John), Grand Junction, CO; brothers, David Rintoul (Elizabeth Dodd), Manhattan, John Rintoul (Betty), Carrboro, North Carolina; and many beloved nieces and nephews, all of whom invite Mary's friends, relatives and former co-workers to join them in a Celebration of her Life to be held at the Hutchinson Cosmosphere, 1100 N. Plum, Hutchinson, on Saturday, August 13, from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. In honor of Mary's Jayhawk status, KU attire is encouraged!
A Memory Book will be available for attendees to record memories of their time with Mary.

Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held later this summer. Friends may sign the book from 9 am to 5 pm Tuesday through Friday at Elliott Mortuary.

Memorials are suggested to Cancer Council of Reno County, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.