Obituaries

Feb 26, 2022

Jay D. Hurley, 68, of Hutchinson, died February 26, 2022, at Hospice House in Hutchinson. Jay was born July 23, 1953, in Dodge City, KS, to Robert and Naomi (Ferrin) Hurley.

Jay is a 1972 graduate of Lyons High School, received his Associates Degree from Hutchinson Community College and completed Sugar Camp Computer Programming School in 1985....

Feb 26, 2022

Lizzie Schrock, 94, of Hutchinson, Kansas, died February 26, 2022. She was born September 9, 1927, in Hutchinson, Kansas, to William A. and Rebecca (Nisly) Miller.

Lizzie was a mother and grandmother, a gardener and quilter, and dedicated to her faith in God and her church. During a summer of voluntary service with Mennonite Central Committee in...

Feb 26, 2022

Raymond L. "Ray" Everson died February 26, 2022 at Wesley Towers in Hutchinson, Kansas.  He was born October 19, 1924 near Mankato, Kansas, the son of J. Gillis and Ella A. Everson.

Ray graduated from Mankato High School in 1942. He was inducted into the army in January 1943, served in the 7 th Infantry Division in...

Feb 26, 2022

Margaret Ellen Hale, 79, died February 26, 2022, at Diversicare of Hutchinson. She was born November 8, 1942, in Hutchinson, to Jay and Betty (Ellis) Reed.

Margaret graduated from Nickerson High School in 1960, attended Hutchinson Community College, and graduated from Sydney's Beauty College. She owned her own beauty shop, "Hair by Margaret", for many years. Margaret's...

Feb 26, 2022

Timothy Dale Swansen, 62, passed away February 26, 2022, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  He was born July 21, 1959, in Hutchinson, to Clyde and Barbara (Starks) Swansen.

Tim attended school in Hutchinson, and served in the United States Army for three years.  He worked at various jobs, including Carl's Furniture Store, Hutchinson, and he was the very...

Feb 25, 2022

Steven Wayne Owens, 57, of Hutchinson, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 25, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born March 4, 1964, in Albuquerque, NM, to William L. and Peggy D. (Alexander) Owens.

Steve graduated from Lyons High School in 1982 and attended Hutchinson Community College....

Feb 24, 2022

Terry Lamont McGillivray, 63, of Burrton, died February 24, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born February 2, 1959, in Ulysses, to Chester "Mont" and Kathleen (Komma) McGillivray.

Terry graduated from Buhler High School in 1977. He served in the United States Navy from April 1977 to April 1983. Terry was an operations supervisor at...

Feb 22, 2022

Frank Patton, Jr., 64, passed away February 22, 2022, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, KS.  He was born January 31, 1958, in Pawnee, OK, to Frank and Helen (Smith) Patton, Sr.

Frank was a graduate of Fairfax High School, Fairfax, OK.  He worked as a Corrections Officer at the Hutchinson Correctional Facility, retiring with 15 years of service....

Feb 21, 2022

Don Blakeslee was born on May 3, 1928, in Atchison, KS, to George and Clarra Blakeslee.  He passed away on February 21, 2022, in Hutchinson, KS.

Don married Marjorie Garten of Newton, KS, on August 19, 1950, on the campus of their Alma Mater KU.  He has two children, Julia Drake and husband Steve, of Gaithersburg, MD,...

Feb 21, 2022

Mary L. Walden, 72, passed away February 21, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born April 5, 1949, in Phoenix, AZ, to Rufus and Ruth (Miller) Pettay.

Mary loved to sew, crochet, and spend time with her family. She was loved by all who knew her and was precious to her family.

Feb 21, 2022

On February 21, 2022, Mackenzly Rose Lohmeyer was born as a little angel in heaven, to Benjamin James and Heather Michelle Lohmeyer.

Mackenzly is survived by:  her parents, Benjamin and Heather Lohmeyer; maternal grandmother, Sandi Roman; paternal grandfather, Randy Roman; paternal grandmother, Cindy Waggoner (Shane); paternal grandfather, Jim Lohmeyer (Vickie); great-grandfathers, Tom Higdon and Bill Lohmeyer; and...

Feb 20, 2022

Barbara Jean "Barb" Damme, 50, died February 20, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  She was born October 9, 1971, in Hutchinson, to Douglas and Barbara Jean (Bagby) Spotts.

Barb, as she was known to her friends, and Barbara Jean, as her dad called her, was a homemaker.  She took great joy and pride in "DIY" projects,...

Feb 20, 2022

Lucille C. "Lupe" Agoitia, 90, died February 20, 2022, at Good Samaritan Society – Hutchinson Village. She was born September 8, 1931, in Hutchinson, to Marcelino A. and Guadalupe (Raya) Piña.

Lupe grew up in Hutchinson and was primarily a homemaker. She was an avid reader and a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, where...

Feb 20, 2022

Frank Alonzo Vigil, Sr., 71, died February 20, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. Frank was born November 4, 1950, in La Jara, CO, to Eutimio and Rosella (Marquez) Vigil.

On October 21, 1978, Frank married Debra Dee Christian, in Hutchinson. Frank was a maintenance mechanic for Tyson, Krause Plow and several other manufacturing companies. He graduated...

Feb 19, 2022

Leon Kermit Shuff, 77, of Hutchinson, died February 19, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born November 29, 1944, in Hutchinson, to Elvin and Wilma (Bowman) Shuff.

Leon graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1963, and went on to join the United States Navy. He worked for Dillons for...

Feb 19, 2022

Patricia Ann (Cox) Lee, 79, passed away February 19, 2022, at Sterling Village, Sterling, KS.  She was born February 26, 1942, in Neosho, MO, to Jess and Genoa (Payton) Cox.

Patricia was a graduate of Neosho High School, Neosho, MO.  She was a homemaker and the owner of P. Lee's Antiques and Memories, Pawnee Rock, KS.

Feb 18, 2022

Paul Ellis Kemp, 81, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2022, surrounded by his family.  Born on September 15, 1940, in Kingman, KS, he graduated from Kingman High School before earning a degree from Hutchinson Community College and attending Bethel College.  On August 28, 1960, he married Edna Ruth Schwartz at First Mennonite Church in Pretty Prairie where he...

Feb 18, 2022

Derek William Wintamute, 42, of Hutchinson, died February 18, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born September 14, 1979, in Hutchinson, to Larry and Shirley (Grossardt) Wintamute.

Derek attended Winans and Roosevelt Elementary School, Sherman Middle School, and graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1998.  He had many different jobs, including packaging supervisor at Tyson....

Feb 17, 2022

James F. Tippie, 78, died February 17, 2022, at Hutchinson Health and Rehab. James was born July 13, 1943, to Dennis F. and Helen Ruth (King) Tippie, Sr.

James graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1962. He was a retired postal carrier for the United States Postal Service and served in the Air National Guard.

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Feb 17, 2022

Pauline Frances Koontz, 98, of Hutchinson, died on February 17, 2022, at Wesley Towers, Hutchinson. She was born July 22, 1923, in Dunlap, Missouri, to Calvin and Georgia (McKay) May.

Pauline married Otis Koontz on August 16, 1954, in Warsaw, Missouri. They shared 37 years together until his passing on January 12, 1992. She was a homemaker....