Obituaries

Jan 1, 2022

Lynn Ingrid Landis was born to Bill and Anne Phillips on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 1942, in Abington, Pennsylvania.  She was the oldest sibling of sister Signe and brother Bill.  Lynn graduated from Hatboro Horsham High School in 1960, and two years later, married Dave Landis, her high school sweetheart.  The family, including their three children Dawn, David, and...

Dec 31, 2021

Born September 18 th , 1925, in Hutchinson, Kansas to Lloyd and Helen Umstot and went "Home" on December 31 st , 2021, in Duncanville, Texas. Lloydene enjoyed telling people she was older than sliced bread.

Lloydene gave her life to...

Dec 29, 2021

Virginia Ann Snyder (96) passed peacefully December 29, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  She was born July 18, 1925, to Jesse "Jack" and Opal (McDonald) Taylor, in rural Stafford County.

Virginia graduated from St. John High School in 1943. She was active in the Eden Valley Church of the Brethren, serving as pianist for 60 years. ...

Dec 27, 2021

Rose Eisiminger, 88, of Hutchinson, died December 27, 2021, at Hutchinson Health & Rehab. She was born March 29, 1933, in Abbyville, to Carl and Josephine (Horton) Rank.

Rose graduated from Abbyville High School in 1951, where she played basketball and was a cheerleader. Rose was a homemaker who loved caring for her family and collecting angel...

Dec 27, 2021

John Robert Keyser, 78, loaned from God, entered his heavenly home December 27, 2021, at Lindsborg Community Hospital, Lindsborg.  He was born October 19, 1943, in Hutchinson, to John Oliver and Ethel Irene (Shinkle) Keyser.

John graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1961.  He worked for Haven Steel Products, starting in their information technology department, where John...

Dec 25, 2021

Linda L. Plank, 84, finished her work on this earth and is now being welcomed home by: her parents, Aaron Oscar and Laura Elva (Truitt) Krob; her husband, Donald E. Plank; two brothers; four sisters; and a grandson. She was born September 5, 1937, and went to Heaven on Christmas 2021.

Linda married Dean Austin Tregellas in...

Dec 24, 2021

Dennis Lee Bechtold, 79, passed away December 24, 2021, at his home.  He was born October 5, 1942, in Peoria, IL, to Louis N. and Virginia Grace (Bigger) Bechtold.

Dennis was a graduate of Hutchinson High School.  He was employed with Cessna, Hutchinson, as a quality assurance inspector.

Dennis is survived by:  his daughters, Jamie...

Dec 23, 2021

Roberta 'Joan' Ehling, 90, passed away December 23, 2021, at her home.  She was born July 2, 1931, in Stafford, to John Henry and Ethel Edna (Meiries) Kueck.

Joan was a 1949 graduate of Sylvia High School, Sylvia, and Adela Hale Business College, Hutchinson.  She was employed as a salesperson by World Book Encyclopedia, and bookkeeper at...

Dec 23, 2021

Barbara Carol Massey, 89, of Hutchinson, died December 23,2021, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born April 14, 1932, in Borger, Texas, to Jack and Doris (Terry) Green.

Barbara graduated from Pratt High School in 1950 and later graduated beauty school in 1972. She was a homemaker and ran Barbara's Beauty Shop out of her home. Barbara...

Dec 23, 2021

Sheila Ann Reynolds, 54, died unexpectedly, Thursday, December 23, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  She was born January 3, 1967, in West Plains, MO, to Dewayne and Joyce (Yarbrough) May.

Sheila graduated from Hamilton High School, Hamilton, KS, in 1985.  She worked for many years as a medical clerk at St. Elizabeth Hospital, O'Fallon, IL.  Sheila...

Dec 23, 2021

We regret that we will not be able to livestream Joe's Celebration of Life.  We will have the recording of the service at the bottom of Joe's obituary Monday.  Thank you in advance for your understanding.

Joe Edward Roseberry, 68, of Hutchinson, passed from this life on December 23, 2021, surrounded by loved ones.  He...

Dec 22, 2021

Charles Wayne "Chuck" "Charlie" Gillham, 68, of Plevna, died December 22, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born August 16, 1953, in Iola, to Wayne and Ruth (Spillman) Gillham.

Chuck graduated from Humboldt High School in 1971 and received an associate's degree in HVAC from Southeast Kansas Vo-Tech School. He worked for nearly 50 years...

Dec 22, 2021

Michael Ray Wilson, 74, passed away December 22, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  He was born July 26, 1947, in Wichita, to John Francis 'Pat' and Helen Marie (Massey) Wilson.

Michael served in the United States Navy on the USS Independence for four years.  He worked for the Wichita Water Department.  Michael attended and graduated from...

Dec 22, 2021

Floyd Robert "Bob" Stringfellow, 89, of Hutchinson, died December 22, 2021, at his home. He was born April 3, 1932, in Goodland, to Floyd R. and Marjorie V. (Domitrovich) Stringfellow.

Bob attended Coats schools and graduated from Kansas Technical Institute. He served in the United States Army from 1950-52 and served in Korea, where he was wounded...

Dec 22, 2021

Hester Viola Watson, 92, passed away December 22, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  She was born March 6, 1929, in Hutchinson, to Adele and Elizabeth (Goertzen) Johnson.

Hester was a 1948 graduate of Hutchinson High School.  She worked in the warehouse at Dillons for over 15 years.  Hester enjoyed drawing, camping, and participating in the activities...

Dec 21, 2021

Leta Martin, 85, passed away December 21, 2021, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  She was born April 19, 1936, in Hutchinson, to Lewis J. and Trela R. (Dale) Nelson.

Leta graduated from Hutchinson High School.  She worked for various companies in the Hutchinson area, and retired with over 20 years of service as an accounting secretary from Cessna,...

Dec 20, 2021

Dennis Eugene Conner, 65, of Abbyville, died December 20, 2021, at his home. He was born April 26, 1956, in Hutchinson, to Wayne E. and Twyla L. (Davis) Conner.

Dennis graduated from Haven High School. He attended Central Kansas Area Vo-Tech for auto mechanics and later attended HCC and graduated from Pittsburg State University, where he majored...

Dec 19, 2021

Memorial service for Marcella L. Meeker, who died Dec. 19, 2021, will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022, at Hope Church, 17 th & Main, with Pastor Kendall Sheats officiating.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hope Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, 67501.

Dec 19, 2021

Dianne Elizabeth Eells, 54, passed away December 19, 2021, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  She was born November 20, 1967, in Oklahoma City, OK, to Thomas S. and Virginia L. (Karohl) Hymer.

Dianne was a graduate of Salina Central High School, Salina, and McPherson School of Nursing, McPherson.  She worked as a nurse at The Hutchinson Clinic for...

Dec 18, 2021

Rick Miller, 66, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  He was born June 29, 1955, in Hutchinson, to Richard 'Dick' and Jackqueline 'Jackie' (Witt) Miller.

Rick attended Partridge Grade School and Haven High School.  He worked several jobs through the years, eventually retiring from Morton Salt.  Rick received a second chance...