Obituaries

Jan 1, 2026

Frances "Louise" Matthews, 99, of Hutchinson, died surrounded by her loved ones January 1, 2026, at The Wesley. She was born June 7, 1926, in Pretty Prairie, Kansas, to Frank and Nannie (McCowan) Mohs.

Louise attended Pretty Prairie schools and graduated from high school in 1944. She was a long-time member of Grace Episcopal Church.

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Dec 31, 2025

Connie Lou Crenshaw, 67, of Hutchinson, died December 31, 2025, at Hospice House. She was born August 15, 1958, in Hutchinson, to James S. and Mary E. (Hopkins) Hightower.

Connie attended Hutchinson schools. She was a caretaker at heart and worked as a medication technician in various nursing homes throughout her working career. Connie enjoyed traveling with...

Dec 28, 2025

R.C. Schlatter passed away December 28, 2025.   He was born in Hutchinson to Ralph and Lucy (Kicenski) Schlatter.

R.C. attended Reno County rural schools, Hutchinson High School, Fort Hays State University, Wichita State University, and Kansas State University.  He earned the following degrees:  A.A., Hutchinson Community College; B.S., Pittsburg; and M.S, and Ed.S., Emporia State University.

Dec 28, 2025

Nancy Ellen Crawford-Seibel, 73, died December 28, 2025, at her home in Hutchinson. She was born December 27, 1952, in Hutchinson, to Charles David and Ruby Mildred (Martin) Crawford.

Nancy graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1970. She worked at Doskocil, later Tyson, in research and development. She retired in 2005, after working a combined 33 years....

Dec 28, 2025

Lora Lea Martin, 74, danced her last dance December 28, 2025, at Hospice House in Hutchinson. She was born October 30, 1951, in Iowa City, IA, to Charles Donald and Betty Louise (Dennis) Hemm.

In 1970, Lora graduated from Hutchinson High School and then attended Hutchinson Community College. For many years she was the secretary-treasurer for the...

Dec 28, 2025

Charlene Michelle Lemen, 49, passed away on December 28, 2025, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born on May 23, 1976, in Hutchinson, to John K. and Cheryl A. (Endicott) Bauer.

Charlene graduated from Haven High School in 1995 and later received her Associate's degree in General Studies from Hutchinson Community College. She enjoyed a variety...

Dec 28, 2025

Phylliss Joan "PJ" Blackburn, 53, passed peacefully December 28, 2025, through Heaven's gates with her children and siblings by her side. She was born March 19, 1972, in Hutchinson to Rickey and Marcy Hemphill Blackburn, the baby of four.

PJ was spoiled and loved by everyone who met her. She met Kyle McAllister while in school.  They...

Dec 27, 2025

Barbara Jean (Philips) Caywood, 78, of Hutchinson, passed away December 27, 2025, at The Arbors in Hutchinson. She was born April 9, 1947, in Spokane, WA, the daughter of William and Eloise (Gibson) Philips.

Barbara graduated from Schutz American School in Alexandria, Egypt, in 1965, received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Sterling College in 1970 and...

Dec 27, 2025

Frank Davies, 91, formerly of Hutchinson, died Saturday, December 27, 2025, in St. Joseph, MO, at the home of his son, Jay Davies.

He was born September 21, 1934, in Hutchinson, the youngest son of Norwood Harold and Irene Martha (Turner) Davies, Sr.

In 1954, Frank joined the Army National Guard.  From 1954 to 1955,...

Dec 26, 2025

Richard Doyle Fosnight, 68, went to meet his Savior on December 26, 2025. He was born June 25, 1957, in Wichita, KS to George and Flossie (Yoder) Fosnight.

Richard was a 1975 graduate of Wichita High School West. During high school summer church camp, he met Loretta Lantz, the love of his life. They were married on...

Dec 25, 2025

Milissa LynAnn "Missy" Salazar, 51, died December 25, 2025, at Salina Regional Health Center. She was born February 7, 1974, in Omaha, NE, to William "Alan" and Colleen Catherine (Gaughan) Yowell.

Missy attended Bryan High School in Omaha, NE graduating in 1992. She went on to attend Sterling College, where she graduated in 1997. She dedicated over...

Dec 25, 2025

Denise M. "Neicy" Schall, 56 passed away unexpectedly on December 25, 2025. She was born April 30, 1969, to Gerald E. Schall and Doreen E (Ford) Kepling. Denise was a graduate of Otsego Highschool and Penta Career Center. She spent her early career as a CNA. She loved her family and friends and was very artistic. She is survived...

Dec 24, 2025

Marilyn Faye Cramer, 70, of Hutchinson, passed away December 24, 2025, at Hospice House. She was born December 31, 1954, in Hutchinson, to Ray L. and Ruth I. (King) Cramer.

Marilyn graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1972 and attended Sidney's Beauty School. She then worked at Doskocil's, later Tyson Foods.

Marilyn, ever artistic, enjoyed...

Dec 23, 2025

Andrew (Bud) Johnson Sims, Jr. passed away surrounded by loved ones on December 23, 2025. Bud was born in Abbyville, Kansas, on April 28, 1936, to Andrew and Delphia Sims. He would always boast about being Valedictorian of the Abbyville High School class of 1954, which consisted of three students. After graduating Bud joined the Army and was stationed...

Dec 21, 2025

Freda Ann Menze entered her Heavenly home on Sunday, December 21, 2025, surrounded by family at Pleasant View Home in Inman, Kansas.

Born January 22, 1939, in rural Rawlins County, Kansas, Freda was the daughter of Charles L. and Eleanora F. (Sramek) Sis. She attended Prairie View School, District #224, through eighth grade and graduated from Atwood...

Dec 19, 2025

Karen Ann (Knackstedt) Ehrlich was born May 10, 1947 in Hutchinson.  She was blessed to be adopted by Melvin and Roberta (Koons) Knackstedt.  Karen grew up outside of Little River on a farm where her love for animals would shine.  She was active in 4-H.  She would lose her mother Roberta but would eventually gain a stepmom, Ina (Manwarren)...

Dec 19, 2025

Britton "Britt" Ray Rice, 50, passed away unexpectedly, December 19, 2025, at his home in Hutchinson, KS. He was born August 29, 1975, in Hutchinson, to Dennis and Karen (Hoefer) Rice.

Britt graduated from Nickerson High School in 1995. For several years, he worked as a heavy equipment operator for KDOT.

Britt's faith in God...

Dec 18, 2025

Thomas Lee "Tom" Rogers, 79, died December 18, 2025, at his home in Pretty Prairie.  He was born February 28, 1946, in Hutchinson, to Cecil T. and Virgie Marie (Hayes) Rogers.

Tom graduated from Pretty Prairie High School in 1964.  He attended Hutchinson Community Junior College, and graduated from Fort Hays State University.  From January 1966 to...

Dec 18, 2025

Larry Joe O'Hara, 85, of Hutchinson, died December 18, 2025, at Reno County Hospice House. He was born July 18, 1940, in Hobbs, NM, to John Wallace and Cleora Irene (Christian) O'Hara.

Larry graduated from Chase High School, Pratt Community College, and Kansas State University. He was a standout high school athlete and played football, basketball and...

Dec 17, 2025

George Francis Emery, 56, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025, surrounded by his family at Hospice House- Hutchinson. He was born November 7, 1969, in Hutchinson, KS, to George F. Emery and Debra D. White.

George attended Buhler High School. George worked as a stocker for Walmart and Dillons, QA for Collins Bus, as well as constructed...