Obituaries

Dec 16, 2021

Gailen Lee Furman, 73, of Hutchinson, died December 16, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born October 10, 1948, in Hutchinson, to Edward L. and Coriene L. (Baird) Furman.

Gailen graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1967. He worked at TECH in their recycling program. Gailen was a member of First United Methodist Church.

Dec 15, 2021

Dr. John Richard Melland, Sr., 86, died December 15, 2021, at his home.  He was born October 6, 1935, in Hutchinson, to John Arndt and Jeanne Ann (Plouff) Melland.

John graduated from St. Teresa High School, Rockhurst College, and the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry.  He enjoyed taking care of many patients over the years...

Dec 15, 2021

Carol Marie Mosier, 74, of Hutchinson, died December 15, 2021, at Hospice House. She was born June 22, 1947, in Monmouth, IL, to Russell G. and Lillian M. (Johnson) White.

After graduating from Stronghurst High School in Illinois, Carol attended Sterling College, where she received her sociology degree. She later pursued an additional degree in teaching. Carol...

Dec 14, 2021

Donna Jones, 83, of Nickerson went to be with the Lord on December 14, 2021, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson.   She was born June 17, 1938, in Bluff City, KS, to Donald and Lillie (Welch) Jack.

Donna attended School in Hazelton Ks, then graduated from Greensburg High School in 1956.  She retired after 35 years as...

Dec 14, 2021

Aaron Anthony Senko, 69, passed away December 14, 2021, at his home.  He was born September 29, 1952, in Hutchinson, to James Christian and LaVonna (Watt) Senko.

Aaron is survived by:  his daughter, Regina Sommerfield of Conroe, TX; grandchildren, Zoe and James; brothers, Mark Senko and Dennis Senko; and sister, Christina Locke.

He was preceded...

Dec 14, 2021

Robert "Bob" Wayne Winslow, 97, reached his Heavenly Home on December 14, 2021, at Hospice House in Hutchinson. He was born November 4, 1924, in Hoisington, to Maurice Paul and Doris Juanita (Smith) Winslow.

Bob graduated from Pratt High School in 1942, and attended the first semester of Pratt Junior College.  He enlisted in the United States...

Dec 14, 2021

Mary Vieyra, 79, of Hutchinson, died December 14, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born October 1, 1942, in Hutchinson, to Pedro and Margaret (Delgado) Vieyra.

Mary worked at the Coors Brewery in Colorado for 31 years, from 1968 to 1991. She was a diehard Denver Broncos fan and enjoyed playing bingo, as well. Mary...

Dec 14, 2021

Banks Clifford Corwin, of Wichita, passed away on December 14, 2021, at Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City. He was born December 6, 2021, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, to Mitchell and Ciara (Callahan) Corwin.

Banks is survived by: his parents, Mitchell and Ciara Corwin, Wichita; grandparents, Dave and Christena Weber, Frank Callahan, Kim and Nancy Corwin, all...

Dec 14, 2021

Banks Clifford Corwin, of Wichita, passed away on December 14, 2021, at Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City. He was born December 6, 2021, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, to Mitchell and Ciara (Callahan) Corwin.

Banks is survived by: his parents, Mitchell and Ciara Corwin, Wichita; grandparents, Dave and Christena Weber, Frank Callahan, Kim and Nancy Corwin, all...

Dec 13, 2021

Priscilla Elaine Nies, age 73, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 13, 2021 at the Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson, Kansas

She was born March 11, 1948 in Aberdeen, SD, to Benjamin and Lillian (Trautmann) Wagner.  The oldest of 6 children, Priscilla graduated from Ellendale High School and earned a...

Dec 13, 2021

John F. Milner, 60, died December 13, 2021, at his home.  He was born June 21, 1961, in Fort Smith, AR, to Robert H. and Olive W. (Waggener) Milner.

John grew up in Arkansas City, KS.  After graduating from Arkansas City High School, he attended Pittsburg State University, where he received his bachelor's degree.   John spent most...

Dec 13, 2021

Nicholas 'Nick' Harold Louis Cotton, 26, passed away December 13, 2021, at his home.  He was born September 21, 1995, in Porterville, CA, to Lloyd D. and Dawn Michelle (Clifton) Cotton.

Nick graduated from Porterville High School, Porterville, CA, and Wichita Technical Institute, Wichita, KS.  He served in the United States Army as a mechanic.  Nick was...

Dec 12, 2021

Ronald Dean "Ronnie" Beem, 67, died December 12, 2021, at his home.  He was born February 17, 1954, in Hutchinson, to Harold and Elma Jean (Hauschild) Beem.

Ronnie is survived by:  siblings:  Heide Chaney, Steve Beem, and Penny DeMoure; and five bonus children, Richard, Tugg, Sam, JJ, and Jake.

He was preceded in death by: ...

Dec 11, 2021

Rosie Pauline Vargas, 86, of Hutchinson, died December 11, 2021. She was born June 30, 1935, in Hutchinson, to Arcadio C. and Rita G. (Garcia) Aleman.

Rosie attended Hutchinson schools and graduated from beauty college in Michigan. She worked as a waitress at the Hutchinson Town Club for 30 years until retirement. Rosie's greatest joy in life...

Dec 11, 2021

Paul Lawson, 71, passed away December 11, 2021, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community, Buhler, KS.  He was born January 3, 1950, in Hardtner, KS, to Henry F. and Oma (Danley) Lawson.

Paul was a graduate of Central Christian High School, Hutchinson.  After high school, he pursued a lifelong career as a professional truck driver.  Paul was an...

Dec 11, 2021

Douglas William "Doug" Schneider, 53, died December 11, 2021, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  He was born July 12, 1968, in Great Bend, to Larry and Sharon (Marsh) Schneider.

Doug graduated from Great Bend High School in 1986, and later received his associates degree.  He enjoyed bow hunting and fishing.

On June 8, 1999, he married...

Dec 11, 2021

Ronald Dean O'Hara, 81, of Hutchinson, died December 11, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born February 2, 1940, in Hutchinson, to William and Helen (Epperson) O'Hara.

Ron graduated from Partridge High School in 1958, and attended Hutchinson Community College, Emporia State University, Sterling College, and earned his bachelor's degree in 1963. He was a...

Dec 11, 2021

Bonnita Lynn "Bonnie" Coon, 76, of Hutchinson, died December 11, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born June 20, 1945, in Emporia, to Ernest E. and Ramona J. (Phillips) Foster.

In addition to being a homemaker, Bonnie worked various jobs outside the home. She loved being a wife and mother. Her love language was giving...

Dec 10, 2021

Billy Frank Campbell, 70, of Hutchinson, died December 10, 2021, at his home. He was born August 13, 1951, in Carlsbad, New Mexico, to William and Jimmie (Dutton) Campbell.

Billy graduated high school in 1969, and in 1994, earned a degree from Hutchinson Community College. He served in the United States Army, Special Forces during the Vietnam...

Dec 10, 2021

Mary Ruth Sumner, 94, of Hutchinson, died December 10, 2021, at The Arbors at Waldron Place. She was born April 13, 1927, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Frank and Annie (Ketchum) Godfrey.

Mary was married to Ernest Sumner, who passed away on July 25, 1987.

She was a homemaker and enjoyed many hobbies, including painting....