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...
Ryker Stephen Walters
Jul 26, 2026
Ryker Stephen Walters was born July 25, 2026 and passed away July 26, 2026. He was deeply loved and will forever be a part of our family.
Ryker is welcomed into Heaven by his grandpa, Stephen Nellans and uncle, Aaron Walters.
“An Angel in the book of life wrote down our baby’s birth, then whispered as she closed the book, too beautiful...
Edith Marie (Skellenger) McReynolds
Jul 25, 2026
Edith Marie (Skellenger) McReynolds, 87, of Castleton, died July 25, 2026, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born November 8, 1938, in Hutchinson, to George and Mildred “May” (Parrish) Skellenger.
Edith was a 1956 graduate of Partridge High School. She was a bus driver for Pretty Prairie Schools (USD 311), for over 40 years. Edith enjoyed fishing at Cheney and...
Reymundo Flores- Garcia
Jul 23, 2026
Reymundo Flores-García, de solo 43 años, falleció el 23 de julio de 2026 en su residencia de Hutchinson. Nacido el 25 de marzo de 1983 en Chihuahua, México, hijo de Rosalio “Chalio” y Guadalupe “Lupe” (García) Flores.
Tras graduarse de la escuela secundaria Sierra Grande en Blanca, Colorado, Reymundo desempeñó diversos oficios a lo largo de su vida. Al momento de...
John "Jack" Graham Harris
Jul 22, 2026
John G. “Jack” Harris, 84, died July 22, 2026, at Reflection Living, Hutchinson. He was born April 3, 1942, in Kansas City, MO, and adopted by John Peter and Sue Catherine (Graham) Harris.
Jack graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1961, and Hutchinson Community Junior College in 1963. Jack was a stockholder and co-owner of Harris Enterprises. He enjoyed working in...
Francisco Paul Albert
Jul 21, 2026
Francisco P. “Frank” Albert, 78, died July 21, 2026, at his home in Hutchinson. Frank was born February 6, 1948, in Seattle, WA, to Sergio and Anna (Vollmar) Albert.
Frank graduated from Eastern District High School in Brooklyn, NY. He worked as a machinist for Decker & Mattison in Hutchinson after he retired from the United States Marine Corps, where he...
Evan Robert Essmiller
Jul 20, 2026
Evan Robert Essmiller, 32, died unexpectedly July 20, 2026, at his home in Hutchinson. He was born October 21, 1993, in Great Bend, to Scott Robert and Shawna Quynn (Scott) Essmiller.
Evan grew up in Great Bend, before his family moved to Hutchinson. He was a 2012 graduate of Hutchinson High School and received his associates degree from Hutchinson Community College.
Evan...
John H. Foshee
Jul 20, 2026
John H. Foshee, 66, of Nickerson, died unexpectedly July 20, 2026. He was born September 20, 1959.
On April 10, 2000, John married Cindy Jane in Hutchinson. They shared over 26 years of marriage before his death.
John enjoyed watching Star Trek and The High Chaparral. He was very loved and will be missed tremendously.
John is survived by: beloved wife, Cindy Foshee...
Michael Lloyd "Mike" Petering
Jul 19, 2026
Michael Lloyd “Mike” Petering, 76, died July 19, 2026, at Sterling Village. He was born April 1, 1950, in Hutchinson, to James Lloyd and V. Ruth (Chambers) Petering.
Mike graduated from Hutchinson High School and Hutchinson Community College. He served in the United States Army. Mike was the owner and operator of Creative Crew, his landscaping business, for over 30 years....
Joseph Schaplowsky
Jul 18, 2026
Joseph L. Schaplowsky, 69, passed away on July 18, 2026. He was born on October 17, 1956.
Joe dedicated more than 42 years of service to Pepsi Cola Corporation, where he built a career marked by hard work and commitment.
He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Vicky Schaplowsky; his parents, Lawrence and Blanche Schaplowsky; and his sister,...
Robert "Bob" L. Bruce
Jul 18, 2026
Robert Lee “Bob” Bruce, 62, of Nickerson, died unexpectedly July 18, 2026, at his home. He was born December 22, 1963, in Atwood, Kansas, to Weslye and Mary (Eaton) Bruce.
Bob graduated from Nickerson High School in 1982 and attended Hutchinson Community College. He worked as the number one operator at CHS Refinery in McPherson for over 28 years. Bob’s work...
June Maxine Winslow
Jul 17, 2026
June Maxine Winslow, 99, reached her Heavenly Home on July 17, 2026, at her daughter’s home in Ellsworth, WI. She was born June 4, 1927, in Partridge, KS to Fernette Estelle Peterson and Earl Cassidy Warnock. June lived through the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl, graduating from Partridge Rural High School in 1945. She attended Hutchinson Junior College for...
Deloris "Dee" Rayl
Jul 17, 2026
Deloris “Dee” Rayl, 87, died July 17, 2026, at Keepsake Kottage- Charlie House in Wichita. She was born January 13, 1939, in Nicut, OK, to Willie Lasley and Ruby Melba (Bolden) Seabolt.
Dee graduated from Moscow High School, Moscow, KS, in 1957. She then went on to pursue her career at Sidney’s Hairdressing College.
In her spare time, Dee found joy in...
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. (Werner) 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 Levetta 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...
