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James E Cunningham Sr.

James E Cunningham Sr.

May 12, 2022

James E. Cunningham Sr., 86, died May 12, 2022, at his home. He was born June 11, 1935, in Haynesville Township, Pratt County, to Everett and Marsha (Bartlett) Cunningham.

James worked as a carpenter. In his spare time he was a "junker" and loved to haul cars. He also enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family....

Dale E Mcconnell

Dale E Mcconnell

May 9, 2022

Dale E. McConnell, 82, of Hutchinson, died May 9, 2022, at Hospice House. He was born January 16, 1940, in Hutchinson, to Harold and Helen (Rodine) McConnell.

Dale worked as an equipment supervisor for L.R. Foy Construction. Dale loved to spend time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Watching game shows was his favorite past time, especially Price...

Victor 'Vic' C. Volker

Victor 'Vic' C. Volker

May 9, 2022

Victor 'Vic' C. Volker, 86, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2022, at his daughter's home, surrounded by family.  He was born June 22, 1935, in Zenith, KS, to Roy 'Cotton' Clyde and Velma Ruth (Fee) Volker.

Vic was a graduate of Stafford High School, Stafford, KS. According to Vic, he was the 'bus driver'.  He drove...

Denise Kay Hallman

Denise Kay Hallman

May 9, 2022

Denise Kay Hallman, 64, died peacefully May 9, 2022, at Diversicare of Hutchinson, with her family by her side. She was born October 2, 1957, in Hutchinson, to Victor Hugo "Vic" and Jeanette (Pohlman) Hallman.

Denise graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1975, Hutchinson Community College in 1977, and the University of Northern Colorado, with her Bachelor's...

Geraldine M. "Jerry" Samms

Geraldine M. "Jerry" Samms

May 9, 2022

Geraldine Madge "Jerry" Samms, 98, of Sylvia, died May 9, 2022, at Good Samaritan Society – Hutchinson Village. She was born November 30, 1923, in Sylvia, to Jerome J. and Marie M. (Josephson) Book.

Jerry graduated from Sylvia High School in 1941. She was a co-owner of E & J Grocery Store in Sylvia for many years...

Mylo C Oyler

Mylo C Oyler

May 8, 2022

Mylo C. Oyler, 86, died May 8, 2022, in Plano, TX.  He was born August 30, 1935, in Independence, Kansas, to Miles and Reba (Corbin) Oyler.

Mylo graduated from Winfield High School and Southwestern College in Winfield, KS. He was a banker with the former Hutchinson National Bank.  He settled in Plano, TX, when he retired and...

Vera E. Durr

Vera E. Durr

May 6, 2022

Vera Elizabeth Durr, 97, died May 6, 2022, at Hester Care Center, Hutchinson.  She was born January 26, 1925, in Decatur County, KS, to Shirley Dean and Bessie M. (Coulter) Cathcart.

Vera graduated from Oberlin High School, and attended Fort Hays State University. For over 24 years, she was an elementary school teacher.  In addition, she was...

Connie Sue Dowers

Connie Sue Dowers

May 6, 2022

Connie Sue Dowers, 81, passed away May 6, 2022, at her home, surrounded by loved ones.  A lifelong Hutchinson resident, she happily lived life as a wife, mother, friend, and secretary for the family's business.

Connie was born September 24, 1940, the only child of Delmar and Helen Doty.  She graduated from Hutchinson High School and Drauns...

Merle O. "Bones" Nay

Merle O. "Bones" Nay

May 6, 2022

Merle O. "Bones" Nay, 91, died May 6, 2022, at Good Samaritan Society – Hutchinson Village. He was born July 25, 1930, in Wichita, to Harold S. and Helen J. (McCormick) Nay.

Bones graduated from Wichita North High School in 1949, where he was president of his senior class. He attended Northwestern University before joining the United...

George Edwin Childs

George Edwin Childs

May 5, 2022

George Edwin Childs, 92, passed away May 5, 2022, in Hutchinson.  He was born January 8, 1930, in Carroll County, MO, to Raymond and Allie (Melvin) Childs.

George graduated from Tina High School, Tina, MO.  He was employed by Decker & Mattison Co., Inc., Hutchinson, for over 30 years, and then worked with his son at Child's...

Virginia Beth Feerer

Virginia Beth Feerer

May 3, 2022

Virginia Beth Feerer, 94, of Hutchinson, KS, passed away Monday, May 3, 2022, at Hospice House of Hutchinson.

She was born February 15, 1928, at Glen Elder, KS to Major De and Bessie (Slaven) Vint.   The youngest of 7 children, Beth attended a country school near her grandfather's homestead, where she was raised, and graduated from Glen...

Watson Dane Mendoza

Watson Dane Mendoza

May 2, 2022

Watson Dane Mendoza, 4 months, unexpectedly passed away May 2, 2022, at his home. He was born on December 24, 2021, in Newton, KS, to Donte Mendoza and Maggie Ellis.

Watson was always laughing and smiling. He enjoyed bath time, playing with his toys and especially loved playing with his bubba, Saturn.

Watson is survived...

Diane Stinson

Diane Stinson

May 2, 2022

Elizabeth "Diane" Stinson, 63, died May 2, 2022, at Hutchinson Health & Rehab. She was born February 17, 1959, in Atlanta, GA, to Miles A. "Mike" and Myrtice I. (Tuggle) Stinson.

Having moved from the Timbers in Wichita (where Diane had lived for 38 years), she was a Hutchinson resident since 2017. She was a huge Chiefs...

Walter 'Gene' Eugene Bridgess

Walter 'Gene' Eugene Bridgess

May 2, 2022

Walter 'Gene' Eugene Bridgess, 95, passed away May 2, 2022, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community, Buhler, KS.  He was born February 21, 1927, in Hutchinson, KS, to John Walter and Gertrude June (Newlon) Bridgess.

Gene was a 1945 graduate of Hutchinson High School.  He served in the United States Navy and was a member of Trinity United...

Wilmer "Bill" Lee Avery

Wilmer "Bill" Lee Avery

May 2, 2022

Wilmer "Bill" Lee Avery, 89, died May 2, 2022, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.

Graveside service will be 10:30 am Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at Fairlawn Burial Park. Military honors will be conducted by McConnell Air Force Base Honor Guard. Friends may call from 9 am to 8pm Tuesday at Elliott Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers,...

Linda Sue Simmons

Linda Sue Simmons

May 1, 2022

Linda Sue Simmons, 73, of Hutchinson, died May 1, 2022, at Good Samaritan Society – Hutchinson Village. She was born March 26, 1949, in East St. Louis, IL, to Ralph and Louise (Pappas) Graves.

Linda was a member of Full Gospel Church and was a faithful Christ-follower who never ran out of love for others. In addition...

Howard "Warren" Boman

Howard "Warren" Boman

May 1, 2022

Howard "Warren" Boman, 79, of Hutchinson, died May 1. 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born November 17, 1942, in Great Bend to Ross and Hildegarde (Gales) Boman.

Warren graduated from Garfield High School in 1961 and later from St. Mary of the Plains College. He was the office manager for the Clark County FSA....

Avandre Alexander Jones

Avandre Alexander Jones

May 1, 2022

Avandre Alexander Jones, 21, formerly of Hutchinson, died all too soon on May 1, 2022, at his home in Wichita.  He was born July 19, 2000, in Hutchinson, to Eric Lamonte and Heather Anne (Ochs) Jones.

Avandre graduated from Hutchinson High School in 2018.  For almost three years, he worked as a machinist for Mid-Kansas Machine, Inc.,...

Christine "Chris" May Seefeldt

Christine "Chris" May Seefeldt

Apr 30, 2022

Christine May "Chris" Seefeldt, 74, died April 30, 2022, at Prairie Sunset Home, Pretty Prairie.  She was born May 25, 1947, in Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, to Edward Rupert and Louisa May (Parry) Hayman.

Chris graduated high school in England.  She was the former Pretty Prairie EMS Director, and retired after over 30 years of service as...

Joyce "Joan" Barrett

Joyce "Joan" Barrett

Apr 30, 2022

Joyce "Joan" Barrett, 86, died April 30, 2022, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born April 8, 1936, in Mason City, IL. to Henry and Mary Louise (Dennis) Lockenhour.

Joan graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1954. She worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone, Tucson Gas and Electric Co and home care for several years. She was an...

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