Obituaries

Dec 22, 2021

Michael Ray Wilson, 74, passed away December 22, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  He was born July 26, 1947, in Wichita, to John Francis 'Pat' and Helen Marie (Massey) Wilson.

Michael served in the United States Navy on the USS Independence for four years.  He worked for the Wichita Water Department.  Michael attended and graduated from...

Dec 22, 2021

Floyd Robert "Bob" Stringfellow, 89, of Hutchinson, died December 22, 2021, at his home. He was born April 3, 1932, in Goodland, to Floyd R. and Marjorie V. (Domitrovich) Stringfellow.

Bob attended Coats schools and graduated from Kansas Technical Institute. He served in the United States Army from 1950-52 and served in Korea, where he was wounded...

Dec 22, 2021

Hester Viola Watson, 92, passed away December 22, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  She was born March 6, 1929, in Hutchinson, to Adele and Elizabeth (Goertzen) Johnson.

Hester was a 1948 graduate of Hutchinson High School.  She worked in the warehouse at Dillons for over 15 years.  Hester enjoyed drawing, camping, and participating in the activities...

Dec 21, 2021

Leta Martin, 85, passed away December 21, 2021, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  She was born April 19, 1936, in Hutchinson, to Lewis J. and Trela R. (Dale) Nelson.

Leta graduated from Hutchinson High School.  She worked for various companies in the Hutchinson area, and retired with over 20 years of service as an accounting secretary from Cessna,...

Dec 20, 2021

Dennis Eugene Conner, 65, of Abbyville, died December 20, 2021, at his home. He was born April 26, 1956, in Hutchinson, to Wayne E. and Twyla L. (Davis) Conner.

Dennis graduated from Haven High School. He attended Central Kansas Area Vo-Tech for auto mechanics and later attended HCC and graduated from Pittsburg State University, where he majored...

Dec 19, 2021

Memorial service for Marcella L. Meeker, who died Dec. 19, 2021, will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022, at Hope Church, 17 th & Main, with Pastor Kendall Sheats officiating.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hope Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, 67501.

Dec 19, 2021

Dianne Elizabeth Eells, 54, passed away December 19, 2021, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  She was born November 20, 1967, in Oklahoma City, OK, to Thomas S. and Virginia L. (Karohl) Hymer.

Dianne was a graduate of Salina Central High School, Salina, and McPherson School of Nursing, McPherson.  She worked as a nurse at The Hutchinson Clinic for...

Dec 18, 2021

Rick Miller, 66, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  He was born June 29, 1955, in Hutchinson, to Richard 'Dick' and Jackqueline 'Jackie' (Witt) Miller.

Rick attended Partridge Grade School and Haven High School.  He worked several jobs through the years, eventually retiring from Morton Salt.  Rick received a second chance...

Dec 18, 2021

Larry Ray Showalter, 79, of Hutchinson, died December 18, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born February 19, 1942, in Hutchinson, to Ray H. and Lois M. (Meisenheimer) Showalter.

Larry graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1960. He was the owner and operator of Showalter Construction Company and worked in the excavation and trucking industries...

Dec 18, 2021

Our daddy, Larie Gene Miles, 83, of Hutchinson, went home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ, whom he faithfully served his whole life, on December 18, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born August 27, 1938, in Hutchinson, to Lawrence "Buck" and Arietta M. (Brewer) Miles.

Larie attended Hutchinson schools. He served in the...

Dec 18, 2021

Duwayne Cleveland "Ayne" Wells, 81, died December 18, 2021, at his home. He was born May 23, 1940, in Farmington, MO, to Grover C. and Annetta L. (Harper) Wells.

Duwayne attended Hutchinson High School. He served in the United States Army from 1962-1964. Duwayne worked at Cessna Fluid Power and then as a warehouseman at Dillons warehouse...

Dec 18, 2021

Tom W. Hayse, 70, of Hutchinson, died December 18, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born October 8, 1951, in Greensburg, to Charles and Alice (McKinley) Hayse.

Tom graduated from Greensburg High School and Pittsburg State University. He was retired from his position as a supervisor at Takako Manufacturing. Tom also worked for many years...

Dec 18, 2021

Juanita Stuckey, born March 9, 1929 passed peacefully December 18, 2021.

She lived most of her life in Hutchinson, where her parents Doris (Best) & Joseph McQueen moved when she was very young.  She graduated from Hutch High in 1949 and worked as Executive Secretary for many years, retiring from Dillons Food Stores in 1998.

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Dec 18, 2021

Merlin R. "Bud" Schneider, 90, died December 18, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  He was born May 11, 1931, in Densmore, KS, the son of Anthony F. & Mable (Bortner) Schneider.

Bud was a graduate of Densmore High School and served in the U.S. Navy.  He married Barbara Shantz July 25, 1953, in Phillipsburg, KS.  Bud...

Dec 17, 2021

Doris Ann Showalter, 78, of Haven, died December 17, 2021, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born February 25, 1943, in Inman, to Gerhard B. and Helen V. (Sawatsky) Hildebrandt.

Doris graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1961, Salt City Business College, and received 2 associate's degrees from Hutchinson Community College in marketing/retailing and paralegal. She worked...

Dec 17, 2021

Wynona 'Nonie' Iletta Schrader, 82, passed away December 17, 2021, at Legend of Hutchinson.  She was born February 10, 1939, in Wichita, to George Dennis and Lauretta Elizabeth (Wills) Releford.

Nonie was a 1957 graduate of Winfield High School, Winfield.  She was employed as an office clerk at Cargill Salt Inc., Hutchinson, retiring with over 20 years...

Dec 17, 2021

Earl Dean Frye, 62, of Moundridge, died December 17, 2021, at his home.  He was born February 9, 1959, in Hutchinson, to William Thomas "Bill" and Patricia (Mowery) Frye.

Earl graduated Nickerson High School in 1977, and from Wichita Automotive and Electronics Institute.  He worked as a machinist for 42 years.  During his career, Earl worked at...

Dec 17, 2021

Peggy Lou Dunlap, 91, Wichita, formerly of Abbyville, passed away Friday, December 17, 2021, at Brookdale East, Wichita. She was born November 29, 1930, in Topeka, KS, to Clifford William and Ernestine Elizabeth (Cummings) Birket.

She was a 1948 graduate of Abbyville High School and attended Hutchinson Junior College and the University of Arizona.

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Dec 16, 2021

Martin Robert Angel, 74 died December 16, 2021 in Hutchinson, KS. He was born June 4, 1947, to James and Sara Angel in Billings, MT.

Martin served in the United States Marines during the Vietnam Conflict and recently had worked as a custodian for Grace Episcopal Church. Martin was an active member of Salt City Cowboy Church....

Dec 16, 2021

Patsy Louise Bednar, 73, passed away December 16, 2021, in South Hutchinson. She was born February 28, 1948, in Woodard, Oklahoma, to Wesley and Edna (McKenna) Mathews.

She enjoyed going to the Moose Lodge with her husband, Norman; spending time helping out at their daughter's daycare; and time spent with family and friends was great.

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