Obituaries

Jan 31, 2022

Eugene Victor "Vic" Piña, 71, died January 31, 2022, surrounded by his loving family at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born November 29, 1950, in Hutchinson, to Amado and Mercedes (Figueroa) Piña , Jr.

Victor graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1969.  He retired from Westar Energy after over 42 years of service.  Victor enjoyed tinkering (especially...

Jan 31, 2022

Rosalie Fern Burk, 87, went to her heavenly home on January 31, 2022, at McPherson Health and Rehab, McPherson.  She was born in Thomas, OK, to Earl and Dona (Potter) Bratcher.  As a young girl, Rosalie helped her family pick cotton and developed a good work ethic that would help her during her later working years.

At...

Jan 30, 2022

Linford A. Bontrager, 90, of Hutchinson, died January 30, 2022. He was born December 24, 1931, in Reno County, to William and Martha (Yoder) Bontrager.

Linford was a longtime member of Journey Mennonite Church, South Hutchinson. He attended Buckeye Grade School, Partridge High School, and graduated from Hesston High School in 1950. Linford was a truck driver...

Jan 30, 2022

James D. Dix, 79, of Hutchinson, died January 30, 2022, at Pleasant View Home, Inman.  He was born March 21, 1942, in Wichita, to Phillip S. and Nina M. (Revo) Dix.

James was raised on a farm in the Burdick area and graduated from Centre High School, Lost Springs, in 1961. He lived in Herington, before moving...

Jan 30, 2022

Luella "Lou" Faye Beemer, 75, of Sterling, died January 30, 2022, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. She was born January 14, 1947, in Scott City, to Lyle R. "Skeeter" and Vera M. (Schmidt-Hasz) Marker.

Lou graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1965. She was twice retired: working at Southwestern Bell/ATT for 28 years, starting on the corkboard...

Jan 29, 2022

Linda 'Nana' Hooker, passed away January 29, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  She was born September 30, 1950, in Stafford, KS, to Charles Tyler and Bernice Arlene (Mangels) Hooker.

Linda was a 1968 graduate of Fairfield High School, Langdon, KS. She was the Supervisor of Bindery with R.L. Polk & Company, Hutchinson, retiring after more than...

Jan 28, 2022

Jason David Wintamute, 44, of Hutchinson, died January 28, 2022, at his home. He was born March 10, 1977, in Hutchinson, to Larry and Shirley (Grossardt) Wintamute.

Jason attended Winans Elementary School, Sherman Middle School, and graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1995. After high school he moved to Chicago, where he was a cook for Red...

Jan 27, 2022

Phyllis Lynette Kilpatrick, 69, passed away January 27, 2022, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital-St. Francis, Wichita.  She was born November 2, 1952, in Simmons, MO, to Clyde F. and Phyllis G. (Gubser) Fletchall.

Lynette was a 1970 graduate of Lyons High School, Lyons.  She also graduated from Cranford Business College, Hutchinson.  Lynette was the office manager for...

Jan 24, 2022

Melvin Duane Parrott, 87, went home with his Heavenly Father Jan 24, 2023. He was born June 2, 1935, to Max and Ella (Ballou) Parrott in Exira, Iowa.

On Aug. 8, 1956, he married the love of his life, Sandra Kay Andersen in Exira. Together the couple moved to Nebraska where Melvin was active in 4H, REACT,...

Jan 23, 2022

Celebration of Life service for Sandi Moore, who died January 19, 2022, and her husband of 53 years, Randy Moore, who died just four days later on January 23, 2022, will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 4, 2022, at First Church of the Nazarene, 4290 N. Monroe, Hutchinson.  The family will greet friends following their service.  Elliott Mortuary, 1219...

Jan 23, 2022

T o view the Celebration of Life for Randy and Sandi, click on the link below.

Click here to view Randy and Sandi's Celebration of Life Service

Randy L. Moore, 72, died January 23, 2022, at his home.  He was born December 3, 1949, in Hutchinson, to Clinton and Wanda (Brown) Moore.

Jan 22, 2022

Bobbie Jean Adams, 89, of Hutchinson, died January 22, 2022, at her home. She was born November 17, 1932, in Winfield, to Leroy and Frances (Sigwing) Purdin.

Bobbie was an optometrist's assistant at the vision clinic in Kimball, Nebraska for many years. She loved ceramics and was very talented at making them. Bobbie also loved her two...

Jan 21, 2022

Betty Jane Edwards Bland, 95, returned to her heavenly home January 21, 2022. She was a strong, independent woman, able to live as she wanted most of her life-on her own, in her own home, until recently moving to Hospice House.

Betty was born May 3, 1926, in Newton, to Edward O. and Daisy M. (Shaw) Edwards. ...

Jan 20, 2022

Stephen C. Mills, M.D., 77, of Hutchinson, passed away January 20, 2022, at Hospice House.

He was born August 1, 1944, in Guthrie, Oklahoma, the son of Robert and Marcella Mills. Stephen graduated from Stillwater High School, Oklahoma State University, where he was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, and OU School of Medicine. He spent...

Jan 20, 2022

John Edwin Barrett, 86, passed away January 20, 2022, at his home.  He was born June 4, 1935, in Hutchinson, to John Samuel and Oma Marie (Leach) Barrett.

John was a longtime employee of Krause Plow, retiring in 1996.

He enjoyed hunting and fishing.  John was a lifetime member of the American Giant Homer Pigeon...

Jan 20, 2022

Kristina Lynn "Kristy" Poulton Fredrick, 60, of Hutchinson, died January 20, 2022, at her home. She was born April 21, 1961, in North Kansas City, MO, to Larry L. and Judith K. (Overstreet) Sons.

Kristy graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1979. She worked at Daylight Donuts, as a delivery driver for Hutch Floral, at HubCo Inc.,...

Jan 19, 2022

To view the Celebration of Life for Randy and Sandi, click on the link below.

Click here to view Randy and Sandi Moore's Celebration of Life Service

Sandi Moore, 72, died unexpectedly January 19, 2022, at her home.  She was born April 7, 1949, in Hutchinson, to Elmer Mohr and Marcketta (Tomlinson) Mohr...

Jan 19, 2022

Gertrude Claire Seifert, 93, passed away January 19, 2022, at her home.  She was born April 27, 1928, in Wichita, to Elsie (Bennett) Bell.

Gertrude graduated from Saint John High School, Saint John.  She was a homemaker and an avid volunteer for Hutchinson Regional Medical Center gift shop for over 20 years, Hospice and HomeCare of Reno...

Jan 19, 2022

Sue Jean Fast, 96, died January 19, 2022, at Schowalter Villa, Hesston. She was born July 14, 1925, in Augusta, to Clarence and Ruby (Waggoner) Greathouse.

Sue graduated from Burrton High School in 1943.  She retired from Burrton USD 369 Schools, after 40 years of service.  Sue enjoyed puzzles, coloring, and was loved by the students she...

Jan 19, 2022

Melvin Leroy Barnett, 77, passed away January 19, 2022, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, KS.  He was born June 14, 1944, in Paola, KS, to Marion B. and Phoebe E. (McCarty) Barnett.

Melvin was a 1962 graduate of Parker Rural High School, Parker, KS.  He received a bachelor's degree in 1968, and a Master Degree in Education...