Obituaries

Sep 19, 2021

Richard W. Barden, 78, died September 19, 2021.  Per his wishes, there will be no service.

Sep 18, 2021

Bessie Lou Colvard, 85, of Hutchinson, died September 18, 2021, at Prairie Sunset Home, Pretty Prairie. She was born September 2, 1936, in Hutchinson, to Charles "Harvey" and Edna (Sartain) Voss.

Bessie was retired from Hutchinson Hospital, where she worked in patient accounts. She loved to quilt, embroider, and bake cookies. She also collected Precious Moments and...

Sep 18, 2021

Scott Edwin Neher, 56, died September 18, 2021, at his home. He was born February 11, 1965, in Pittsburg, to Doyle H. and Sharon K. (Bailey) Neher.

Scott worked as a maintenance technician at Mennonite Friendship Communities in South Hutchinson for 34 years. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and camping. Scott was a member of the Amateur...

Sep 17, 2021

Lawrence Marion Parsons, 81, died September 17, 2021, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  He was born January 12, 1940, in Hays, to George Marion and Nora (Batman) Parsons.

Lawrence graduated from Collyer High School, Collyer, KS, in 1957.  He worked in grounds and maintenance for Willowbend Golf Club, Wichita, and Prairie Dunes Country Club, Hutchinson. Lawrence loved watching...

Sep 16, 2021

Gary Owen Clarke, 85, of Hutchinson, died September 16, 2021, at Pleasant View Home, Inman. He was born October 5, 1935, in Dodge City, to Owen and Eleanor (Leiker) Clarke.

Gary graduated from Buhler High School in 1954. He then served in the United States Army. Gary retired after 30 years with Sears, working as a warehouse...

Sep 15, 2021

Nancy Marie Graham, 84, passed away September 15, 2021, at her home.  She was born March 7, 1937, in Delphos, KS, to Orlan Raymond and Tossie Marie (Sinclair) Somers.

Nancy was a graduate of Culver High School and worked at Dillon Living Center as a Certified Nurses Aide, retiring with 23 years of service.  She enjoyed quilting...

Sep 15, 2021

Dale Edward Miller, 75, died September 15, 2021, at Via Christi St. Francis Specialty Hospital, Wichita. He was born October 3, 1945, in Hutchinson, to Frank and Leona (Stucky) Miller.

Dale graduated from Hutchinson High School and then served in the United States Air Force.  After the air force, he worked for Cessna/Eaton as a machinist for...

Sep 14, 2021

Margaret Jacqueline "Jacquie" Timken, loving wife and mother of two, went home to be with the Lord September 14, 2021, at the age of 73. She was born June 28, 1948, in Hays, to Thomas "Gene" and Nina (Cummings) Sims.

Jacquie graduated from Fort Hays State University with a degree in teaching.  While attending Fort Hays State,...

Sep 12, 2021

Anne Nisly, 97, of Hutchinson, died September 12, 2021, at Hospice House. She was born May 8, 1924, in LaGrange, Indiana, to Lawrence and Mattie (Bontrager) Yoder.

Anne was a homemaker and dedicated pastor's wife. She loved gardening, baking, and reading. More than anything, Anne loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was a member...

Sep 10, 2021

Richard 'Dick' Lee Keeler, 87, passed away September 10, 2021, at Reflection Living, Hutchinson.  He was born June 29, 1934, in Hutchinson, to Benjamin Oakley and Ruth (Hoefer) Keeler.

Dick was a 1953 graduate of Hutchinson High School and served in the United States Navy Reserves.  He worked at Winchester Packing Company Inc., retiring with 32 years...

Sep 10, 2021

Michelle Renee Ann Sanchez Woodson, 50, died September 10, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born February 9, 1971, in Hutchinson, to Joe M. and Carol A. (Castro) Sanchez.

Michelle graduated from Hutchinson High School, in 1989. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, South Hutchinson, where she was also the...

Sep 9, 2021

Ronnie Lee Young, 77, died Thursday, September 9, 2021, at his home in Burrton.  He was born December 3, 1943, in Wichita, to Elton Wayne and Alice Lorene (Elliott) Young.

Ronnie graduated from Cheney High School in 1961.  He worked as a dairy farmer after high school, working alongside his sons on the family farm.

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Sep 8, 2021

Richard "Dick" O'Hanlon, of Lyons, KS, went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 8, 2021.

He was born on June 5, 1931 in Omaha, NE, to Luther O'Hanlon and Margaret (Barnwell) O'Hanlon.

Dick graduated from Technical High School , and went to college at the University of Nebraska (Omaha campus)...

Sep 8, 2021

On September 8, 2021, Wallace Dumont Holderman, 92, quietly passed away, his beloved wife Mary by his side, devoted partners for 66 years.  He is welcomed into the next world by his father and mother, Dumont and Velma Holderman, numerous friends, and a pack of ornery Brittany Spaniels.

He will be deeply missed by his children, Amy...

Sep 8, 2021

Mark Leslie Kottwitz, 42, of Hutchinson, died September 8, 2021, at his home. He was born July 30, 1979, in San Jose, California, to Max and Barbara (Bellinghausen) Kottwitz.

Mark graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1997. He enjoyed anime' and playing video games, an interest he passed on to his daughter. More than anything, Mark loved...

Sep 5, 2021

Phillip Harrison Pitzer was born May 25, 1937, and went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 5, 2021.  He was born in Bartlesville, OK.  Phil was proceeded in death by: four brothers; four sisters; mother, Bessie (Hill) Pitzer-King; father, James Paul Pitzer; one granddaughter, Heather Boutwell-Viau.  He is survived by: his angel-wife, Carol Ann (O'Hara) Pitzer,...

Sep 5, 2021

Marciana (Quintero) Alvizo, 73, of Hutchinson, died September 5, 2021, at her home. She was born November 2, 1947, in Quebrada Onda, Durango, Mexico, to Jose and Hermelinda (Ruacho) Quintero.

Marciana was a property manager for rental homes in Hutchinson. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting, and especially, gardening. Marciana and her husband spent a lot of time in...

Sep 5, 2021

Ronald (Ron) A. Adelhardt, 87, of Partridge, died September 5, 2021, in Quinter. He was born March 15, 1934, in rural Cunningham to John and Emma (Simon) Adelhardt.

Ron married Patricia R. Landwehr on Aug. 20, 1960, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Sharon, commencing nearly 57 more trips around the sun with her.

He...

Sep 4, 2021

Gary D. Schriner, 80, of Hutchinson, died September 4, 2021, at Pleasant Hills. He was born March 5, 1941, to Virgil and Edith (Walker) Schriner.

Gary worked for Cessna – Eaton for 45 years, mostly as the plant chairman. He was active in Boy Scouts and was a Big Brother for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Reno...

Sep 2, 2021

Larry Oliver McCowan, 84, passed away September 2, 2021, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  He was born August 26, 1937, in Cassville, MO, son of Oliver William and Alta Mae (Ziebell) McCowan.

Larry graduated from Wichita West High School in 1955.  He then entered the Navy as an airplane mechanic, until his honorable discharge in 1958. Larry was...