Obituaries

Dec 24, 2021

Dennis Lee Bechtold, 79, passed away December 24, 2021, at his home.  He was born October 5, 1942, in Peoria, IL, to Louis N. and Virginia Grace (Bigger) Bechtold.

Dennis was a graduate of Hutchinson High School.  He was employed with Cessna, Hutchinson, as a quality assurance inspector.

Dennis is survived by:  his daughters, Jamie...

Dec 23, 2021

Roberta 'Joan' Ehling, 90, passed away December 23, 2021, at her home.  She was born July 2, 1931, in Stafford, to John Henry and Ethel Edna (Meiries) Kueck.

Joan was a 1949 graduate of Sylvia High School, Sylvia, and Adela Hale Business College, Hutchinson.  She was employed as a salesperson by World Book Encyclopedia, and bookkeeper at...

Dec 23, 2021

Barbara Carol Massey, 89, of Hutchinson, died December 23,2021, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born April 14, 1932, in Borger, Texas, to Jack and Doris (Terry) Green.

Barbara graduated from Pratt High School in 1950 and later graduated beauty school in 1972. She was a homemaker and ran Barbara's Beauty Shop out of her home. Barbara...

Dec 23, 2021

Sheila Ann Reynolds, 54, died unexpectedly, Thursday, December 23, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  She was born January 3, 1967, in West Plains, MO, to Dewayne and Joyce (Yarbrough) May.

Sheila graduated from Hamilton High School, Hamilton, KS, in 1985.  She worked for many years as a medical clerk at St. Elizabeth Hospital, O'Fallon, IL.  Sheila...

Dec 23, 2021

We regret that we will not be able to livestream Joe's Celebration of Life.  We will have the recording of the service at the bottom of Joe's obituary Monday.  Thank you in advance for your understanding.

Joe Edward Roseberry, 68, of Hutchinson, passed from this life on December 23, 2021, surrounded by loved ones.  He...

Dec 22, 2021

Charles Wayne "Chuck" "Charlie" Gillham, 68, of Plevna, died December 22, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born August 16, 1953, in Iola, to Wayne and Ruth (Spillman) Gillham.

Chuck graduated from Humboldt High School in 1971 and received an associate's degree in HVAC from Southeast Kansas Vo-Tech School. He worked for nearly 50 years...

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...