Obituaries

Oct 29, 2021

Mary Ellen Torrez, or "Frances" as she was known by many, 79, died Friday, October 29, 2021, surrounded by her family at her home.  She was born October 1, 1942, in Hutchinson, to Petronilo and Rejina (Moreno) Navarro.

Mary graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1960.  She worked as a retail sales associate for Sears and Walmart,...

Oct 28, 2021

Lenora Anne (Linscheid) Althaus, 79, of Hutchinson, died October 28, 2021, at her home. She was born September 23, 1942, in Burlington, to Harold and Marjorie (Pultz) Linscheid.

Lenora attended McPherson High School. She worked for 36 years at Underground Vaults and Storage and held numerous titles, including records supervisor. Lenora belonged to Moose Lodge #982 and...

Oct 27, 2021

Burton W. Snyder passed away on October 27, 2021, at Mennonite Friendship Communities.  He was born on March 26, 1920, to Burt and Rachel (Dowdy) Snyder in St. John, Kansas.  Burton grew up west of St. John on the farm homesteaded by his grandfather.  He graduated from St. John High School in 1939.

Burton was a WWII...

Oct 26, 2021

Brenda Kay Adamson, 72, passed away October 26, 2021, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  She was born March 4, 1949, in Larned, to Maurice and Wanita (Pinkston) Wyman.

Brenda graduated from Hutchinson High School and Salt City Business College.  She was employed for over 30 years at DJ Liquor Store, formerly Rayl's Liquor Store.  Brenda was also employed...

Oct 26, 2021

Raeburn M. "Marvin" Howard, 92, died October 26, 2021, surrounded by his family, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  He was born April 22, 1929, in Hutchinson, to Raeburn McKinley and Jessie E. (McElwain) Howard.

Marvin grew up on the family farm east of Burrton, attended Page School-District 08 and graduated from Burrton High School.  He proudly served in...

Oct 26, 2021

Reva Nadine Goheen, 70, of Hutchinson, died October 26, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born November 1, 1950, in Hutchinson, to William and Lorene (Smith) Olson.

Reva graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1968 and attended Hutchison Community College. She was a homemaker. Reva enjoyed playing games of all kinds; from Yahtzee with her...

Oct 24, 2021

Kathern Jean Droegemeier, 69, passed away October 24, 2021, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  She was born April 4, 1952, in Little River, to Kenneth Eugene and Elfie Mae (Eikleberry) Droegemeier.

Kathern was a graduate of Geneseo High School, Geneseo, and received an Associate of Arts degree from a business school.  She was employed as the office manager...

Oct 24, 2021

Allen Dean Thiessen, 91, died October 24, 2021, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born September 5, 1930, in Reno County, to Henry B. and Katherine (Schierling) Thiessen.

Allen attended Inman High School and Hutchinson Community Junior College.  He retired from Kansas Gas Service, after 33 years of service.  Allen was a former trustee at First Mennonite...

Oct 23, 2021

Douglas Leon Barnes, 67, of Hutchinson, departed from this life on October 23, 2021. He was born September 28, 1954, in Hutchinson, to Ivan and Glenda Barnes.

Doug graduated high school in Wellston, Oklahoma in 1973. Soon after he enlisted in the United States Navy from 1974 to 1977. Doug was honorably discharged and returned to Oklahoma...

Oct 22, 2021

Myrna Louise Cole, 81, of Hutchinson, died Friday, October 22, 2021, at Hospice House. She was born October 29, 1939, in Eugene, OR, to William and Margaret (Lawrence) McClanahan.

Myrna worked at Zephyr Manufacturing and Hartman Manufacturing, and was a USD 308 employee as a school bus driver and in food service at Hutchinson High School.

Oct 20, 2021

Harold Lee Stoppel, 84, passed away October 20, 2021, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  He was born October 18, 1937, in Lucas, to Alexander and Bertha (Galliart) Stoppel.

Harold was a 1955 graduate of Russell High School, Russell.  He served in the United States Air Force from 1957 to 1960.  Harold was the owner of Stoppel Refrigeration, Heating...

Oct 20, 2021

Mary Elizabeth Smith Burns, age 101 of Hutchinson, Kansas, died October 20, 2021, at Mennonite Friendship Communities.   Mary was born August 14, 1920, in Hutchinson, Kansas, the daughter of the late Henry E. and Minnie Smith. She was the fourth of eight children, and a lifelong resident of Hutchinson, Kansas.

She was a 1939 graduate of Hutchinson...

Oct 20, 2021

Harold James Phillips, 96, of Hutchinson, died October 20, 2021, at Buhler Sunshine Home. He was born June 15, 1925, in Hutchinson to Benjamin and Jessie (Benson) Phillips.

Harold graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1943. He was a lifelong farmer. Harold was a fan of the Kansas City Royals and loved spending time with his family,...

Oct 19, 2021

Raymond Paul Diggs, 68, of Hutchinson, died October 19, 2021, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. He was born July 5, 1953, in Hutchinson at Grace Hospital to Ellis Wayne and Iva Mae (Mooney) Diggs.

Raymond grew up in Hutchinson and lived in Kansas, Missouri, Colorado, and Georgia over the course of his life. He attended Winans Grade...

Oct 18, 2021

Jimalene Rebecca "Polly" Payne, 81, of Hutchinson, died October 18, 2021, at Hospice House. She was born June 14, 1940, in Brewley, California, to Roy and Catherine (Tucker) Hargrove.

Polly is survived by: daughters, Terry Lemen, and Sheenie Decker, both of Hutchinson; son, John Payne, Hutchinson; 10 grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren.

Cremation has taken place,...

Oct 18, 2021

Leonard F. Rempe, 89, passed away October 18, 2021, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson, where he resided since December 2018.  He was born November 27, 1931, in Goff, KS, to William and Agnes (Hermesch) Rempe.

Leonard served in the United States Marine Corps, during the Korean Conflict from 1951 to 1954.  Following his military service, Leonard...

Oct 18, 2021

Kenneth Wayne Tidwell, 69, of Hutchinson, died October 18, 2021, at Hospice House. He was born June 28, 1952, in Garden City, to Henry Lawrence and Dorothy (Ritter) Tidwell.

Kenneth served in the United States Army from 1970 to 1978 and was deployed to Vietnam. He worked as a carpenter and handyman at the Holiday Inn and...

Oct 18, 2021

Frida "Fridl" Schneider, 88, passed away Monday, October 18, 2021.  She was born February 23, 1933, in Frommern, Germany, to Johaness and Frida (Stroble) Zimmerman, Sr.

Fridl graduated high school in 1950, and was a store buyer for Pegues and Wiley's Department Stores.

On October 31, 1952, she married Hans Philip Schneider, in Frommern, Germany. ...

Oct 15, 2021

Leah Ann Wolcott, 75, died October 15, 2021, at her home in Hutchinson.  She was born December 2, 1945, to George and Idona Wright, in Dodge City.  Leah was the youngest of six children.  They moved to Hutchinson, where she lived the rest of her life.

In 1965, Leah married Ed Wolcott, in Hutchinson.  They enjoyed 56...

Oct 15, 2021

Barbara Johnson died on October 15, 2021.  She was born on May 10, 1927, at Chanute, KS, the second child of T.F. Dunham and Edyth Darlington Dunham.

Barbara graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1945 and from Hutchinson Junior College in 1947.

On June 10, 1947, she married Robert W. Johnson.  He died December 8,...