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Jason David Wintamute

Jason David Wintamute

Jan 28, 2022

Jason David Wintamute, 44, of Hutchinson, died January 28, 2022, at his home. He was born March 10, 1977, in Hutchinson, to Larry and Shirley (Grossardt) Wintamute.

Jason attended Winans Elementary School, Sherman Middle School, and graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1995. After high school he moved to Chicago, where he was a cook for Red...

Phyllis Lynette Kilpatrick

Phyllis Lynette Kilpatrick

Jan 27, 2022

Phyllis Lynette Kilpatrick, 69, passed away January 27, 2022, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital-St. Francis, Wichita.  She was born November 2, 1952, in Simmons, MO, to Clyde F. and Phyllis G. (Gubser) Fletchall.

Lynette was a 1970 graduate of Lyons High School, Lyons.  She also graduated from Cranford Business College, Hutchinson.  Lynette was the office manager for...

Melvin Duane Parrott

Melvin Duane Parrott

Jan 24, 2022

Melvin Duane Parrott, 87, went home with his Heavenly Father Jan 24, 2023. He was born June 2, 1935, to Max and Ella (Ballou) Parrott in Exira, Iowa.

On Aug. 8, 1956, he married the love of his life, Sandra Kay Andersen in Exira. Together the couple moved to Nebraska where Melvin was active in 4H, REACT,...

Sandi And Randy Moore

Sandi And Randy Moore

Jan 23, 2022

Celebration of Life service for Sandi Moore, who died January 19, 2022, and her husband of 53 years, Randy Moore, who died just four days later on January 23, 2022, will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 4, 2022, at First Church of the Nazarene, 4290 N. Monroe, Hutchinson.  The family will greet friends following their service.  Elliott Mortuary, 1219...

Randy L. Moore

Randy L. Moore

Jan 23, 2022

T o view the Celebration of Life for Randy and Sandi, click on the link below.

Click here to view Randy and Sandi's Celebration of Life Service

Randy L. Moore, 72, died January 23, 2022, at his home.  He was born December 3, 1949, in Hutchinson, to Clinton and Wanda (Brown) Moore.

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Bobbie Jean Adams

Bobbie Jean Adams

Jan 22, 2022

Bobbie Jean Adams, 89, of Hutchinson, died January 22, 2022, at her home. She was born November 17, 1932, in Winfield, to Leroy and Frances (Sigwing) Purdin.

Bobbie was an optometrist's assistant at the vision clinic in Kimball, Nebraska for many years. She loved ceramics and was very talented at making them. Bobbie also loved her two...

Betty Jane Edwards Bland

Betty Jane Edwards Bland

Jan 21, 2022

Betty Jane Edwards Bland, 95, returned to her heavenly home January 21, 2022. She was a strong, independent woman, able to live as she wanted most of her life-on her own, in her own home, until recently moving to Hospice House.

Betty was born May 3, 1926, in Newton, to Edward O. and Daisy M. (Shaw) Edwards. ...

Stephen C. Mills

Stephen C. Mills

Jan 20, 2022

Stephen C. Mills, M.D., 77, of Hutchinson, passed away January 20, 2022, at Hospice House.

He was born August 1, 1944, in Guthrie, Oklahoma, the son of Robert and Marcella Mills. Stephen graduated from Stillwater High School, Oklahoma State University, where he was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, and OU School of Medicine. He spent...

John Edwin Barrett

John Edwin Barrett

Jan 20, 2022

John Edwin Barrett, 86, passed away January 20, 2022, at his home.  He was born June 4, 1935, in Hutchinson, to John Samuel and Oma Marie (Leach) Barrett.

John was a longtime employee of Krause Plow, retiring in 1996.

He enjoyed hunting and fishing.  John was a lifetime member of the American Giant Homer Pigeon...

Kristy Fredrick

Kristy Fredrick

Jan 20, 2022

Kristina Lynn "Kristy" Poulton Fredrick, 60, of Hutchinson, died January 20, 2022, at her home. She was born April 21, 1961, in North Kansas City, MO, to Larry L. and Judith K. (Overstreet) Sons.

Kristy graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1979. She worked at Daylight Donuts, as a delivery driver for Hutch Floral, at HubCo Inc.,...

Sandi Moore

Sandi Moore

Jan 19, 2022

To view the Celebration of Life for Randy and Sandi, click on the link below.

Click here to view Randy and Sandi Moore's Celebration of Life Service

Sandi Moore, 72, died unexpectedly January 19, 2022, at her home.  She was born April 7, 1949, in Hutchinson, to Elmer Mohr and Marcketta (Tomlinson) Mohr...

Gertrude Claire Seifert

Gertrude Claire Seifert

Jan 19, 2022

Gertrude Claire Seifert, 93, passed away January 19, 2022, at her home.  She was born April 27, 1928, in Wichita, to Elsie (Bennett) Bell.

Gertrude graduated from Saint John High School, Saint John.  She was a homemaker and an avid volunteer for Hutchinson Regional Medical Center gift shop for over 20 years, Hospice and HomeCare of Reno...

Sue Jean Fast

Sue Jean Fast

Jan 19, 2022

Sue Jean Fast, 96, died January 19, 2022, at Schowalter Villa, Hesston. She was born July 14, 1925, in Augusta, to Clarence and Ruby (Waggoner) Greathouse.

Sue graduated from Burrton High School in 1943.  She retired from Burrton USD 369 Schools, after 40 years of service.  Sue enjoyed puzzles, coloring, and was loved by the students she...

Melvin Leroy Barnett

Melvin Leroy Barnett

Jan 19, 2022

Melvin Leroy Barnett, 77, passed away January 19, 2022, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, KS.  He was born June 14, 1944, in Paola, KS, to Marion B. and Phoebe E. (McCarty) Barnett.

Melvin was a 1962 graduate of Parker Rural High School, Parker, KS.  He received a bachelor's degree in 1968, and a Master Degree in Education...

Gary Dean Trostle

Gary Dean Trostle

Jan 18, 2022

Gary Dean Trostle, 87, of Nickerson, passed peacefully January 18, 2022, at Good Samaritan Society – Hutchinson Village. He was born November 9, 1934, in Johnson, to Don L. and Ethel Lenore (Webb) Trostle, the first son of 3 children.

Gary graduated from Nickerson Community High School in 1953. He served in the United States Army from...

Judy Ruiz

Judy Ruiz

Jan 18, 2022

Julia "Judy" Pauline Ruiz, 83, died peacefully January 18, 2022, at her home. She was born January 15, 1939, in Hutchinson, to Sebastian F. and Sanjuana "Sandy" (Mora) Caudillo.

Judy attended Hutchinson High School and on August 3, 1955, she married Norman Ruiz, in Hutchinson. They settled in Palo Alto, CA where she was a homemaker, an...

Beverly Lee Hinsdale

Beverly Lee Hinsdale

Jan 18, 2022

Beverly Lee Hinsdale, 79, passed away January 18, 2022, at Waldron Place Senior Living, Hutchinson.  She was born October 21, 1942, in Arkansas City, KS, to Robert and Helen (Purdin) Davis.  Beverly was blessed with two sisters, Sue and Judy.

She spent many years in Liberal, KS, where she worked in communications and as a Certified Nursing...

Eldon Ray Bontrager

Eldon Ray Bontrager

Jan 17, 2022

Eldon Ray Bontrager, 89, of Hutchinson, died January 17, 2022, at his home. He was born on September 30, 1932, in Reno County, to William and Polly (Yoder) Bontrager.

Eldon graduated from Haven High School in 1950. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Eldon was a farmer, as well as a bus...

Donald Lee Adams

Donald Lee Adams

Jan 15, 2022

Donald Lee Adams, 79, of Hutchinson, died January 15, 2022, at Kansas Christian Home in Newton. He was born July 26, 1942, in Sand Springs, OK, to Vern H. and Rosie M. (Hendricks) Adams.

Don was a truck driver for many years and enjoyed working on his trucks, making sure they were spotless. He also enjoyed cooking...

Leona Pearl Breeze Altenbaumer

Leona Pearl Breeze Altenbaumer

Jan 15, 2022

Leona Pearl Breeze Altenbaumer, age 97, passed away January 15, 2022, at Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson.

She was born July 5, 1924, in Preston, Kansas. Leona was a telephone operator in Preston, until she married Leonard Altenbaumer, November 15, 1946. He preceded her in death on November 22, 2007.

Leona and Leonard lived on their...

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