Obituaries

Feb 11, 2022

Due to the weather forecast for Thursday, February 17, 2022, Connie's funeral has been moved to 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 21, 2022, at Elliott Chapel.

Constance Joan "Connie" Owens, 84, went home to be with her Lord and friend, Jesus, on February 11, 2022. She was born March 21, 1937, in Kinsley, to...

Feb 10, 2022

Shirley LaVon Carlton, 84, passed away peacefully February 10, 2022, at Hospice House in Hutchinson. She was born June 1, 1937, in Hutchinson, to Chester "Chet" and Mildred (Munshower) Hill.

Shirley was an incredible cook and canner. If there was a family gathering you knew that she was going to bring her famous baked beans, and delicious...

Feb 10, 2022

Willamae Maudine "Willy" O'Neal, 80, died February 10, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  She was born March 22, 1941, in McPherson, and raised by Joseph Willis and Evelyn Mae (Hart) Motti.

Willy was a homemaker and enjoyed helping her family and friends take care of children. She enjoyed playing Bunco, and spending time with her Sorority...

Feb 9, 2022

John Alan Miller, 71, died February 9, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  He was born April 28, 1950, in Salina, to Harris and Margaret (LeRoy) Miller.

John graduated from Salina Central High School in 1968, and attended Hutchinson Community College.  On June 10, 1973, he married Kay Guy, in Hutchinson.  They shared almost 49 years together....

Feb 9, 2022

Mary Elizabeth Troyer, 86, passed away February 9, 2022, at Hutchinson Health and Rehab.  She was born July 25, 1935, in Hutchinson, to Dick and Lizzie (Yutzy) Kaufman.

Mary enjoyed cooking, sewing, and playing board games.  She was a homemaker, farmer, and owned a grocery store in Yoder.  Mary was a member of Journey Mennonite Church at...

Feb 8, 2022

Philip Elvin Thompson, 88, died February 8, 2022, at Diversicare of Hutchinson.  He was born June 13, 1933, in Garfield, KS, to Merle Edward and Doris Ersuella (Bishop) Thompson.

Philip graduated from Sterling High School in 1951.  He worked as a realtor for 16 years, Cessna nine years, and in banking as a data processor for 21...

Feb 8, 2022

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Mary Kathryn (Herbstreith) Trostle, age 85.  She passed away peacefully on February 8, 2022, at Good Samaritan Society-Hutchinson Village.  Mary was born May 3, 1936, in Sabetha, KS, to Vernie J. Herbstreith and Helen Frances Wende.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Vernie on March 29, 1987, and Helen...

Feb 7, 2022

Wesley James Bontrager, 81, of Buhler, Kansas, died on February 7, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born August 2, 1940, in Hutchinson, to Andrew and Nora (Yutzy) Bontrager.

Wes graduated from Central Christian High School in 1959, and Hutchinson Community College in 1964. He was a lifelong farmer as well as a Xerox technician...

Feb 6, 2022

Freddie "Vico" Mendoza Jr., 81, of Hutchinson, died February 6, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born May 8, 1940, in Hutchinson, to Freddie and Rafailia (Flores) Mendoza.

Freddie attended grade school in Partridge and then Junior High in Hutchinson and graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1958. He attended Hutchinson Community College.

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Feb 6, 2022

Linda June Beyer, 73, passed away February 6, 2022, at Wesley Towers Thorne Center, Hutchinson.  She was born June 26, 1948, in Great Bend, KS, to Alvin and Irene (Gliessner) Holopirek.

Linda was a 1966 graduate of Otis Bison High School, Otis, KS, and a 1968 graduate of Salt City Business College, Hutchinson. She was employed as...

Feb 5, 2022

Alexander Joseph "Xander" Dennis, 35, of South Hutchinson, died February 5, 2022, at St Francis Hospital, Wichita. He was born January 18, 1987, in Cadillac, Michigan, to Thomas and Tina (Ochko) Dennis.

Xander graduated from Cadillac High School in 2003 and had a career as a welder. He loved going to work, he very much loved his...

Feb 5, 2022

Ryker Scott Goering, of Hutchinson, infant son of Brad and Jennifer Goering, went to be with Jesus on February 5, 2022, at Children's Hospital and Medical Center in Omaha, NE. He was born November 2, 2021, in Hutchinson.

Ryker may have only lived on this earth a short time, but he was full of personality and sass....

Feb 4, 2022

Teagan Joe Lomax, 13, of Nickerson, died February 4, 2022. He was born April 1, 2008, in Hutchinson, to Joe and Lacy (Thiel) Lomax.

Teagan was a student at Reno Valley Middle School. He loved sports and was a huge Chiefs fan. Teagan played QB1 for the football team, point guard for basketball, and first base for...

Feb 4, 2022

John Leroy Scott, 65, passed away February 4, 2022, at his home, in Hutchinson, KS.  He was born November 16, 1956, in Hutchinson, to Graydon Leroy and Dora Mignon (Thrasher) Scott.  John was a graduate of Hutchinson High School.

John's passion was in the food service world and was a long-term employee of Luby's Cafeteria in Arizona...

Feb 2, 2022

Gail Dean Wolf was born to Celestine and Rosalie (Stapleton) Wolf on September 17, 1946 in Quinter, KS, and died on February 2, 2022, in Buhler, KS.  He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Michelle; and daughter, Gaylene.

Gail married Michelle Sue Bruce on December 20, 1969, in South Hutchinson. They had three children.  Gaylene...

Feb 1, 2022

Carl Edward "Doggie" Knoefel, 94, died February 1, 2022, at Mennonite Friendship Communities in South Hutchinson. He was born June 5, 1927, in Abbyville, to Adolph G. and Bernice K. (Birket) Knoefel.

Carl graduated from Abbyville High School in 1945. He served in the United States Army from 1945 to 1947. Carl was a farmer in the...

Feb 1, 2022

Kenneth Bruce Lucas, 75, of Hutchinson, died February 1, 2022, at his home.

Born in Wichita, to Bruce and Nadine Lucas, Kenny moved with the family to Hutchinson in 1958, and lived in Hutch for the rest of his life.  A 1964 graduate of Hutchinson High School, he graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University in 1968. He then...

Feb 1, 2022

Ralph "Ernie" Breeding, 76, passed away February 1, 2022, in Hutchinson. He was born in Klamath Falls, OR, to Ralph and Edith Breeding.

Ernie married Jo Tope on March 9, 1992, in Perryton, TX.

After graduating from high school in Hugoton, KS, Ernie moved to Washington, D.C., where he lived with his grandparents, Congressman J....

Feb 1, 2022

Joseph "Joe" Stafford, age 70, passed away on February 1, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center of complications following heart surgery. Joe was born on November 17, 1951, in El Dorado, KS, to Margaret and Bob Stafford.

Joe was a graduate of Nickerson High School and he attended Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Joe...

Feb 1, 2022

Brent Allen Rayl, 57, died February 1, 2022, at his home.  He was born February 15, 1964, in Hutchinson, to Larry Phillip and Deloris (Seabolt) Rayl.

Brent graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1982, and Hutchinson Community College in 1984.  Prior to retirement, he worked in the graphics department at Luminous Neon. Brent enjoyed bicycling, his dune...