Obituaries

Apr 16, 2022

Donald C. Lenz Jr., 87, of Hutchinson, died April 16, 2022, at his home. He was born November 28, 1934, in Dodge City, to Donald C. SR and Mabel (Dyer) Lenz.

Donald graduated from Dodge City High School in 1953. He worked as a machinist for Cessna and Eaton for 43 years. Donald loved to travel and...

Apr 16, 2022

David William Griffin, 58, died suddenly April 16, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  He was born October 6, 1963, in Hutchinson, to John William and Janice (Ayers) Griffin.

David graduated from Nickerson High School in 1982.  He was a farmer/stockman, and owned Griffin Seed House with his father.  David enjoyed farming, stock car racing, barn parties,...

Apr 16, 2022

SON BROTHER FATHER HUSBAND AND FRIEND

Born June 8, 1960

Entered Heaven's Gate on April 16, 2022.

Richard was born to Luther Doyle Bell and Wanda Eloise (Cannady) Bell in Hutchinson, Kansas.

Richard attended Grandview School and graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1979.

While in High School, he...

Apr 16, 2022

Lois Marie Ronsick, 81, of Hutchison, died April 16, 2022, at Pleasant View Home, Inman. She was born September 9, 1940, in Uniontown, KS to Lowell and Dorothy (Reynolds) Chambers.

Lois graduated from Uniontown High School in 1957 and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1963. She worked as a health and auto insurance clerk. Lois loved to...

Apr 15, 2022

Hal E. Judy, 83, passed away April 15, 2022, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Hospital, Wichita.  He was born January 22, 1939, to Stacy E. and Elizabeth (Soper) Judy.

Hal was a farmer in the South Hutchinson area his entire life.  He served in the United States Air Force and graduated from Kansas State University with...

Apr 15, 2022

Sebastain Aiden Sheahan, 21, died April 15, 2022, at his home. He was born July 14, 2000, in Hutchinson, to Adam H. Spackman and Brandy S. Sheahan.

Sebastain graduated from Hutchinson High School in 2018. He worked in the warehouse at Yoder Meats in Yoder.

Sebastain liked spending time with his friends and family. He...

Apr 14, 2022

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...

Apr 13, 2022

Marilyn Jean Love Watkins, age 82, formerly of Hutchinson, passed away on April 13, 2022. She was born June 16, 1939, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Charles Porter Mallam and Earline Louise Nelson. Marilyn was adopted by Lester and Helen (Russom) Love, of Partridge, on September 1, 1939.

Marilyn graduated from Partridge High School, attended Hutchinson Community...

Apr 12, 2022

Elnora Ruth Unruh, 87, of Hutchinson, died April 12, 2022, at her home. She was born September 19, 1934, in Hutchinson, to Jacob and Leta (Smith) Scheuermann.

Elnora attended Hutchinson High School and later earned her nursing degree from Wichita State University. She worked for many years as a nurse for Home Healthcare and Reno County Health...

Apr 12, 2022

Marcie Marie Woelk, 95, of Hutchinson, died April 12, 2022, at Hospice House of Hutchinson. She was born November 14, 1926, in Burrton, to Peter F. and Lizzie (Adrian) Friesen.

Marcie was a homemaker and also worked with her husband, Ron, in his painting business, Woelk Painting, after he retired from Sears. She was a member of...

Apr 11, 2022

Linda Diane George, 71, of Hutchinson, died April 11, 2022, at Hutchinson Health & Rehab. She was born July 27, 1950, in New York City, NY, to George and Rose (Unger) Sabin.

Linda graduated from high school in Elkhart, IN. She worked as a purchasing agent for Collins Industries for many years before retiring. Linda was a...

Apr 9, 2022

Billy Gene 'Bill' Durbin, 89, of Hutchinson, died April 9, 2022, at Hospice House. He was born October 3, 1932, in Hutchinson, the son of Ephie and Edith (McKenna) Durbin.

Bill graduated from Pratt High School in 1950 and worked as a machine operator for the Santa Fe railroad for 2 years. He served in the United...

Apr 9, 2022

Warren Robert Schmitt, age 101, passed away on April 9, 2022, at Pleasant Hills in Hutchinson, Kansas. He was born on March 18, 1921 in Hutchinson to Albert and Elsie (Benscheidt) Schmitt. He graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1939 and from Hutchinson Junior College in 1941. He also attended the University of Kansas and Carnegie Tech in Pittsburg,...

Apr 8, 2022

Warren C. Wilt died April 8, 2022 at St. Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. He was born November 5, 1922 in Plevna, KS.; the seventh child of Harry and Edna Clement Wilt.

Orphaned at the age of two, Warren traveled between homes and depended upon the kindness of strangers for most of his childhood. By...

Apr 7, 2022

Eugene Frances Herrin, 100, died April 7, 2022.

She is survived by: five sons; one daughter; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Eugene was preceded in death by:  her parents; one daughter; four sisters; and two brothers.

Parish Rosary will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2022, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at...

Apr 7, 2022

Gene Miller, 94, of Hutchinson, passed away on April 7, 2022. He helped family write this obituary years before he passed. Gene was born in Sedgwick, KS, on January 5, 1928, to Muriel Miller and George D. Miller. He grew up on a farm and enjoyed visiting his farmland throughout his life.

Gene left school to join...

Apr 7, 2022

Elizabeth "Ann" Day, 78, passed away April 7, 2022, at Hospice House. She was born July 23, 1943, in Scott City, to Raymond A. and Juanita P. (Piros) Frank.

Ann graduated from Hutchinson High School and Peel's Beauty College. She was a city kid who quickly adapted to farm life and no one outworked her. From sun...

Apr 6, 2022

Eileen Galliart, 85, formerly of Hutchinson, died April 6, 2022, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community, Buhler.  She was born April 25, 1936, in Spring Hill, KS, to James Walter and Lora Marie (Wikoff) Arnold.

Eileen graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1954.  She retired from Peel's Beauty Supply after over 40 years of service as the executive...

Apr 5, 2022

Kimberly Sue Bailey, 51, died April 5, 2022, in Hillsboro, KS.  She was born July 18, 1970, in Omaha, NE, the daughter of Larry and Judy (Grosskopf) Brehm.

Kim was a 1988 graduate of Blue Hill High School, Blue Hill, NE, and a 1997 graduate of Southwestern Oklahoma State University.

She is survived by:  her...

Apr 4, 2022

Linda Jane Algrim, 79, of Hutchinson, died April 4, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born November 25, 1942, in Stafford, to Leonard and Marie (West) Ellis.

Linda graduated from Rolla High School in 1960, and then attended Adela Hale Business College. She worked in the Reno County Courthouse as a secretary for public works....