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....
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...
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...
