Obituaries

Feb 24, 2022

Terry Lamont McGillivray, 63, of Burrton, died February 24, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born February 2, 1959, in Ulysses, to Chester "Mont" and Kathleen (Komma) McGillivray.

Terry graduated from Buhler High School in 1977. He served in the United States Navy from April 1977 to April 1983. Terry was an operations supervisor at...

Feb 22, 2022

Frank Patton, Jr., 64, passed away February 22, 2022, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, KS.  He was born January 31, 1958, in Pawnee, OK, to Frank and Helen (Smith) Patton, Sr.

Frank was a graduate of Fairfax High School, Fairfax, OK.  He worked as a Corrections Officer at the Hutchinson Correctional Facility, retiring with 15 years of service....

Feb 21, 2022

Don Blakeslee was born on May 3, 1928, in Atchison, KS, to George and Clarra Blakeslee.  He passed away on February 21, 2022, in Hutchinson, KS.

Don married Marjorie Garten of Newton, KS, on August 19, 1950, on the campus of their Alma Mater KU.  He has two children, Julia Drake and husband Steve, of Gaithersburg, MD,...

Feb 21, 2022

Mary L. Walden, 72, passed away February 21, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born April 5, 1949, in Phoenix, AZ, to Rufus and Ruth (Miller) Pettay.

Mary loved to sew, crochet, and spend time with her family. She was loved by all who knew her and was precious to her family.

Feb 21, 2022

On February 21, 2022, Mackenzly Rose Lohmeyer was born as a little angel in heaven, to Benjamin James and Heather Michelle Lohmeyer.

Mackenzly is survived by:  her parents, Benjamin and Heather Lohmeyer; maternal grandmother, Sandi Roman; paternal grandfather, Randy Roman; paternal grandmother, Cindy Waggoner (Shane); paternal grandfather, Jim Lohmeyer (Vickie); great-grandfathers, Tom Higdon and Bill Lohmeyer; and...

Feb 20, 2022

Barbara Jean "Barb" Damme, 50, died February 20, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  She was born October 9, 1971, in Hutchinson, to Douglas and Barbara Jean (Bagby) Spotts.

Barb, as she was known to her friends, and Barbara Jean, as her dad called her, was a homemaker.  She took great joy and pride in "DIY" projects,...

Feb 20, 2022

Lucille C. "Lupe" Agoitia, 90, died February 20, 2022, at Good Samaritan Society – Hutchinson Village. She was born September 8, 1931, in Hutchinson, to Marcelino A. and Guadalupe (Raya) Piña.

Lupe grew up in Hutchinson and was primarily a homemaker. She was an avid reader and a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, where...

Feb 20, 2022

Frank Alonzo Vigil, Sr., 71, died February 20, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. Frank was born November 4, 1950, in La Jara, CO, to Eutimio and Rosella (Marquez) Vigil.

On October 21, 1978, Frank married Debra Dee Christian, in Hutchinson. Frank was a maintenance mechanic for Tyson, Krause Plow and several other manufacturing companies. He graduated...

Feb 19, 2022

Leon Kermit Shuff, 77, of Hutchinson, died February 19, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born November 29, 1944, in Hutchinson, to Elvin and Wilma (Bowman) Shuff.

Leon graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1963, and went on to join the United States Navy. He worked for Dillons for...

Feb 19, 2022

Patricia Ann (Cox) Lee, 79, passed away February 19, 2022, at Sterling Village, Sterling, KS.  She was born February 26, 1942, in Neosho, MO, to Jess and Genoa (Payton) Cox.

Patricia was a graduate of Neosho High School, Neosho, MO.  She was a homemaker and the owner of P. Lee's Antiques and Memories, Pawnee Rock, KS.

Feb 18, 2022

Paul Ellis Kemp, 81, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2022, surrounded by his family.  Born on September 15, 1940, in Kingman, KS, he graduated from Kingman High School before earning a degree from Hutchinson Community College and attending Bethel College.  On August 28, 1960, he married Edna Ruth Schwartz at First Mennonite Church in Pretty Prairie where he...

Feb 18, 2022

Derek William Wintamute, 42, of Hutchinson, died February 18, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born September 14, 1979, in Hutchinson, to Larry and Shirley (Grossardt) Wintamute.

Derek attended Winans and Roosevelt Elementary School, Sherman Middle School, and graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1998.  He had many different jobs, including packaging supervisor at Tyson....

Feb 17, 2022

James F. Tippie, 78, died February 17, 2022, at Hutchinson Health and Rehab. James was born July 13, 1943, to Dennis F. and Helen Ruth (King) Tippie, Sr.

James graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1962. He was a retired postal carrier for the United States Postal Service and served in the Air National Guard.

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Feb 17, 2022

Pauline Frances Koontz, 98, of Hutchinson, died on February 17, 2022, at Wesley Towers, Hutchinson. She was born July 22, 1923, in Dunlap, Missouri, to Calvin and Georgia (McKay) May.

Pauline married Otis Koontz on August 16, 1954, in Warsaw, Missouri. They shared 37 years together until his passing on January 12, 1992. She was a homemaker....

Feb 16, 2022

Dwane Wiley Snyder, 88, died February 16, 2022, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson.  He was born December 25, 1933, in Glasco, KS, to Richard and Ruby (Smith) Snyder.

Dwane graduated from high school in Salina.  For almost 40 years, he worked as a large claims insurance adjustor for what is now Nationwide Insurance. Dwane enjoyed rebuilding...

Feb 16, 2022

Lane Allen King, 46, of Longview, Texas, passed away February 16, 2022. He was born February 15, 1976 in Hutchinson, the son of Jim and Pam Misunas.

Lane graduated from Nickerson High School in 1994. He attended Hutchinson Community College, Wichita State University and graduated from Kansas State University in 1999, with an accounting degree. His first...

Feb 16, 2022

Barbara Elaine Strong, 76, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2022, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, surrounded by her family.  She fought through the end stage of lung cancer during her final months with great strength and dignity.

Barbara was born April 6, 1945, in Hutchinson, to Lloyd Orien Dove and Lorene G. (Claypool) Dove.  She attended Hutchinson...

Feb 15, 2022

Harry J. DeGarmo, 93, died February 15, 2022, at his home.  He was born November 7, 1928, in Macksville, the son of Clyde F. and Clara (Mitchell) DeGarmo.  Harry was the youngest of their 15 children.

Harry attended Hutchinson Community College, Emporia State University, and Wichita State University.  He earned his CPA license in 1970.

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Feb 14, 2022

Darren Kelly McMurphy, 58, of Hutchinson, died February 14, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born February 26, 1963, in Sterling, to Duane L. "Tiny" and Janalyn K. (Hodgson) McMurphy.

Kelly graduated from Sterling High School in 1981 and the University of Kansas School of Architecture in 1986. He was an architect and owner/partner of...

Feb 14, 2022

The family of Barbara and Stephen Rhorer invite their family and friends to a joint Celebration of Life service for both of them at noon on Saturday,  May 7,  2022, at the family home.  Light refreshments will be served.

Stephen Dale Rhorer, 79, died February 14th, 2022, at Hospice House in Hutchinson, KS. He was born July...