Obituaries

Feb 13, 2022

Robert "Bob" Cary Wilson, 82, completed his earth-bound journey on February 13, 2022, in South Hutchinson. He was born November 27, 1939 in Dodge City, Kansas, to Frank Wilson and Lois (VanFleet) Foster. Bob was preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Lewis Foster; two sisters, Marylou Love and Delores McNew; wife, Yvonne Wilson; second wife, Janice Wilson Tipton;...

Feb 13, 2022

GRAVESIDE SERVICE FOR LINDA AND LUPE WILL BE 1:00 P.M. FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 2022, AT EASTSIDE CEMETERY, 500 S. CLEVELAND, HUTCHINSON.

Linda Lou Mendoza, 73, of Hutchinson, died February 13, 2022, at Hutchinson Health & Rehab. She was born July 13, 1948, in Dodge City, to Frank and Esther (Ascencio) Gonzales.

Linda graduated from Ingalls...

Feb 12, 2022

Lenfred Earl Altenbaumer passed away February 12, 2022, in Hutchinson.  Len, as he was known, was born May 8, 1953, in Lyons. He graduated from Bushton High School, and Weaver Airline School, Kansas City, KS, in 1972.

Len had over 30 years in customer service and leadership positions.  His working career started with Air Midwest Airlines at...

Feb 12, 2022

Carrol Duane Bemiss, 78, died February 12, 2022, in Hutchinson. Carrol was born on June 21, 1943, in Stamford, NE to Robert and Evelyn (Russell) Bemiss.

On June 2. 1978, Carrol married Judith Elaine Trinkle, in Hutchinson. Judith died on November 14, 2014.

Carrol graduated from Overton High School and retired after 33 years from...

Feb 12, 2022

On February 12th, 2022, Leroy Earl Pickard III died from complications of diseases connected to his time serving in the US Army, in Vietnam.

Earl was born to Leroy Earl Pickard Jr. and Kathryn Pickard. Earl grew up in Concordia, KS, where he became a stand out athlete, especially in football. Earl attended West Point Military Academy...

Feb 11, 2022

Leo D. Bradford, 74, died February 11, 2022, at the Hospice House in Hutchinson, KS. He was born November 28, 1947 to Opal and Leonard Bradford in Hutchinson, KS.

Leo graduated from Fairfield High School in 1966. He retired from the State of Kansas, Hutchinson Correctional Facility after 22 years. The thing he was most proud of...

Feb 11, 2022

Frances L. Ashby, 96, of Hutchinson, died February, 11, 2022, at Hospice House. She was born September 12, 1925, in St. Joseph, MO, the daughter of August and Alice (Edwards) Goerke.

Frances graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1945 and attended Kansas City Community College and the University of Kansas, where she majored in Business Administration. In...

Feb 11, 2022

Angela 'Angie' Elizabeth McGraw, 48, passed away February 11, 2022, at her home.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend.  Angie was born July 31, 1973, in Hutchinson, to Lloyd H. and Wanda I. (Corns) Schmitz.

Angie was a 1992 graduate of Hutchinson High School.

On February 26, 2000, Angie married Jim...

Feb 11, 2022

Due to the weather forecast for Thursday, February 17, 2022, Connie's funeral has been moved to 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 21, 2022, at Elliott Chapel.

Constance Joan "Connie" Owens, 84, went home to be with her Lord and friend, Jesus, on February 11, 2022. She was born March 21, 1937, in Kinsley, to...

Feb 10, 2022

Shirley LaVon Carlton, 84, passed away peacefully February 10, 2022, at Hospice House in Hutchinson. She was born June 1, 1937, in Hutchinson, to Chester "Chet" and Mildred (Munshower) Hill.

Shirley was an incredible cook and canner. If there was a family gathering you knew that she was going to bring her famous baked beans, and delicious...

Feb 10, 2022

Willamae Maudine "Willy" O'Neal, 80, died February 10, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  She was born March 22, 1941, in McPherson, and raised by Joseph Willis and Evelyn Mae (Hart) Motti.

Willy was a homemaker and enjoyed helping her family and friends take care of children. She enjoyed playing Bunco, and spending time with her Sorority...

Feb 9, 2022

John Alan Miller, 71, died February 9, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  He was born April 28, 1950, in Salina, to Harris and Margaret (LeRoy) Miller.

John graduated from Salina Central High School in 1968, and attended Hutchinson Community College.  On June 10, 1973, he married Kay Guy, in Hutchinson.  They shared almost 49 years together....

Feb 9, 2022

Mary Elizabeth Troyer, 86, passed away February 9, 2022, at Hutchinson Health and Rehab.  She was born July 25, 1935, in Hutchinson, to Dick and Lizzie (Yutzy) Kaufman.

Mary enjoyed cooking, sewing, and playing board games.  She was a homemaker, farmer, and owned a grocery store in Yoder.  Mary was a member of Journey Mennonite Church at...

Feb 8, 2022

Philip Elvin Thompson, 88, died February 8, 2022, at Diversicare of Hutchinson.  He was born June 13, 1933, in Garfield, KS, to Merle Edward and Doris Ersuella (Bishop) Thompson.

Philip graduated from Sterling High School in 1951.  He worked as a realtor for 16 years, Cessna nine years, and in banking as a data processor for 21...

Feb 8, 2022

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Mary Kathryn (Herbstreith) Trostle, age 85.  She passed away peacefully on February 8, 2022, at Good Samaritan Society-Hutchinson Village.  Mary was born May 3, 1936, in Sabetha, KS, to Vernie J. Herbstreith and Helen Frances Wende.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Vernie on March 29, 1987, and Helen...

Feb 7, 2022

Wesley James Bontrager, 81, of Buhler, Kansas, died on February 7, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born August 2, 1940, in Hutchinson, to Andrew and Nora (Yutzy) Bontrager.

Wes graduated from Central Christian High School in 1959, and Hutchinson Community College in 1964. He was a lifelong farmer as well as a Xerox technician...

Feb 6, 2022

Freddie "Vico" Mendoza Jr., 81, of Hutchinson, died February 6, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born May 8, 1940, in Hutchinson, to Freddie and Rafailia (Flores) Mendoza.

Freddie attended grade school in Partridge and then Junior High in Hutchinson and graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1958. He attended Hutchinson Community College.

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Feb 6, 2022

Linda June Beyer, 73, passed away February 6, 2022, at Wesley Towers Thorne Center, Hutchinson.  She was born June 26, 1948, in Great Bend, KS, to Alvin and Irene (Gliessner) Holopirek.

Linda was a 1966 graduate of Otis Bison High School, Otis, KS, and a 1968 graduate of Salt City Business College, Hutchinson. She was employed as...

Feb 5, 2022

Alexander Joseph "Xander" Dennis, 35, of South Hutchinson, died February 5, 2022, at St Francis Hospital, Wichita. He was born January 18, 1987, in Cadillac, Michigan, to Thomas and Tina (Ochko) Dennis.

Xander graduated from Cadillac High School in 2003 and had a career as a welder. He loved going to work, he very much loved his...

Feb 5, 2022

Ryker Scott Goering, of Hutchinson, infant son of Brad and Jennifer Goering, went to be with Jesus on February 5, 2022, at Children's Hospital and Medical Center in Omaha, NE. He was born November 2, 2021, in Hutchinson.

Ryker may have only lived on this earth a short time, but he was full of personality and sass....