Obituaries

Mar 16, 2022

Roy Donald Yutzy, 55, of Hutchinson, died March 16, 2022, at his home. He was born October 21, 1966, in Hutchinson, to Mahlon and Evelyn (Whitecotton) Yutzy.

Roy worked as a boiler room operator for several places in Hutchinson, including Hutchinson Hospital and Morton Salt. He loved to spend time with his children and grandchildren.

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Mar 16, 2022

Alejandro Paul Mancillas, 16, of Hutchinson, died March 16, 2022. He was born February 20, 2006, in Hutchinson, to David Mancillas and Nichole Schroth-Hearon.

Alejandro was a student at Hutchinson High School. He was an athlete and enjoyed kickboxing, wrestling, basketball, football, and weightlifting. Alejandro also loved to spend time with his brothers and sister.  He was...

Mar 15, 2022

Kevin Ray Duer, 63, of Hutchinson, died March 15, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born August 12, 1958, in Hutchinson, to Laddie and Carolyn (Lappin) Duer.

Kevin graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1976. He was the manager for the Royal Apartments in Hutchinson. Kevin loved his teams: the Tennessee Titans, KU, and the...

Mar 15, 2022

Robert C. Bunting, 78, died March 15, 2022. He was married to Hutchinson's own Marsha Young, class of 1963.  He graduated Lyons High School in 1961, attended KU, WSU, graduating with a degree in electrical engineering. Robert began his career at Cessna, before retiring from Learjet as the Director of Learjet Flight Test Center, after 37 years of service. ...

Mar 15, 2022

Patricia L. 'Pat' Lee, 88, a lifelong resident of Hutchinson, KS, died Tuesday, March 15, 2022.  She was born July 29, 1933, to Laura and Floyd Price.  Pat attended Hutchinson High School, where she met and married her high school sweetheart, James 'Jim' Lee, on December 2, 1950.

Throughout their marriage, Pat and Jim spent many hours...

Mar 15, 2022

Carolyn Virginia Hovious, 85, of Hutchinson, Kansas, died on March 15, 2022, at Mennonite Friendship Communities. She was born on April 13, 1936, in Wichita, to Cecil and Blanche (Johnson) Worley.

On June 18, 1955, Carolyn married Dale Warren Hovious in Hutchinson. They shared 60 years of marriage. He died on September 7, 2015.

Carolyn...

Mar 15, 2022

Gary James Barber, 82, of Hutchinson, died March 15, 2022, at Pleasant Hills of Hutchinson. He was born June 14, 1939, in Des Moines, IA, to James and Alice (Murray) Barber.

Gary graduated from Rancho High School in Las Vegas, NV, in 1957 and the University of Nevada Las Vegas in 1968. He served in the United...

Mar 14, 2022

Edith Elizabeth Lock Henderson, 101, died March 14, 2022, at Waldron Place, Hutchinson.  She was born January 26, 1921, in Arlington, to Benjamin and Fannie (Sims) Lock.

Edith worked at Kress and Company from 1940 to 1946. She loved quilting, reading, and working puzzles.  Edith belonged to Faith Quilters for over 30 years, "Perk Pals" coffee group,...

Mar 14, 2022

Gary Edward "Papa" Dickinson, 73, of Hutchinson, died March 14, 2022, at his home. He was born January 25, 1949, in Hutchinson, to Russell B. and Helen E. (Haley) Dickinson.

Gary graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1967, Hutchinson Community College in 1969, and the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy in 1972. He owned Self Service...

Mar 13, 2022

Ethel Harris Anderson, 93, passed away March 13, 2022, at her residence.  She was born July 27, 1928, in rural Reno County, to Henry Charles and Lettie Anetta (Hipp) Luellen.

In 1942, Ethel married James Harris.  He passed away in 1968.  She married E.O. 'Bub' Maynard in 1971.  He passed away in 1972.  On February 7, 1976,...

Mar 13, 2022

Beatrice Almanza, 92, died March 13, 2022, at her home.  She was born August 16, 1929, in Hutchinson, to Tiofilo Concepcion "TC" and Lucia (Hernandez) Martinez.

Beatrice was a lifelong Hutchinson resident.  She enjoyed crocheting, embroidering, and reading.  Beatrice was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, serving as sacristan for many years.  She was...

Mar 13, 2022

John Dankanyin, 78, died March 13, 2022, at Hutchinson Health and Rehab in Hutchinson. John was born on December 27, 1943, to Margaret Dankanyin, in Farrell PA.

John graduated from Reynolds High School, Greenville, PA, in 1962. On June 27, 1964, John married Kathleen Cavanaugh at South Hutchinson United Methodist Church. John served 35 years in the...

Mar 11, 2022

Brenda Kay Whisenhunt, 78, formerly of Liberal and Hutchinson, died March 11, 2022, at Pleasant View Home, Inman.  She was born September 17, 1943, in Marshall, MO, to Olin McKee and Ada (Rader) McKee DeMoulin.  Brenda was raised by her mother and stepfather, Ada and Howard DeMoulin.

Brenda graduated from Liberal High School.  Always fascinated by the...

Mar 11, 2022

'Grace was in all her steps. Heaven in her eye. In every gesture dignity and love.'

Georgia Lee Pierson passed swiftly into the arms of the Lord on March 11,2022, at the age of 92.She was born on August 3,1929, to Carroll and Mildred Robinson.

Georgia married Gibbo Pierson on April 22,1947, after three months...

Mar 10, 2022

Joseph Lee Trimm Sr., 82, of Abbyville, died on March 10, 2022, at his home. He was born April 8, 1939, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Joseph and Luella (Voulmer) Trimm.

Joe worked for many years at Morton Salt and then as a newspaper carrier for the Hutchinson News. He loved to watch all sports on TV,...

Mar 10, 2022

Margaret Coker, 81, of Hutchinson, KS gained her wings March 10, 2022.  She was born December 12, 1940, to Ivan Paul and Florence (Nolder) Barnett, in Ford, KS.  Margaret was the oldest daughter in a family of 14, maternal helper, and one of three girls that attempted to control the chaos of 11 extremely wild brothers.  She graduated from...

Mar 9, 2022

Beth Ellen Hutchinson, 100, died March 9, 2022, at Good Samaritan Society, Hutchinson Village.  She was born August 19, 1921, in Hutchinson, to Wade Nelson and Mabelle Wanita (Glass) Smith.

Beth graduated from Partridge High School in 1939, and college in 1941.  She was a homemaker.  Beth enjoyed reading, writing poetry and devotions, and volunteered to read...

Mar 8, 2022

Dalline Sullivan, 84, of Arlington, KS went to be with the Lord Jesus March 8, 2022. She was born January 15, 1938 in Hutchinson, KS. She graduated from Hays High School in 1956.

She was a cosmetologist her entire life until retirement only a few years ago. During her younger years, she was co-owner and manager of...

Mar 8, 2022

Susan Mary Storm, 74, of Hutchinson, died March 8, 2022, at her home. She was born January 31, 1948, in Wakefield, Massachusetts, to Edward and Elizabeth Moran.

Susan grew up in Wakefield and attended St. Joseph Catholic School and Wakefield High School, graduating in 1966. She began her career with a telephone company in Boston before moving...

Mar 7, 2022

Cecil Gerald "Jerry" Allen, 85, of South Hutchinson, died March 7, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born May 22, 1936, in Argonia, to Dean D. and Florence E. (Buchanan) Allen.

Jerry graduated from high school in Japan. He served in the United States Army from 1955 to 1957. Jerry worked at North American Salt...