Obituaries

Jul 9, 2021

Lawrence 'Larry' Earl Legge, passed away July 9, 2021, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis, Wichita.  He was born September 21, 1955, in Chanute, to Lawrence William and Ruth Ann (Johnson) Legge.

Larry served in the United States Army 82nd Airborne Division from 1972-1975.  He worked as a welder at Agco Corporation, Hesston, retiring with many years...

Jul 9, 2021

Evelyn Emma Ogle, 87, of Hutchinson, died July 9, 2021, at her home. She was born December 28, 1933, on the family farm near Basil, to C.P. and Anna (Albrecht) Loewen.

Evelyn graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1951. She worked as a sales clerk at JC Penney for a short while before pausing her work career...

Jul 9, 2021

Rex Earl McNish, 60, of Galva, died July 9, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born April 16, 1961, in Olympia, Washington to Raymond and Carol (Baker) McNish.

Rex was a very talented welder. He worked for PEM in McPherson. Rex loved tattooing and motorcycles. He belonged to the Iron Order Infidels motorcycle club in...

Jul 8, 2021

Jennifer Walton, 50, of Hutchinson, died July 8, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born September 27, 1970, in Louisville, KY, to Melvin J. and Mary K. (Buehler) Walton.

Jennifer graduated from Buhler High School in 1991. She loved Jesus, her family, and animals. Jennifer was very active in TECH's Adult Life Skills program, where...

Jul 7, 2021

Earldean "Dean" Hamilton, 95 years young, a resident of  Sylvia for the past 34 years, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, July 7, 2021. She was born August 21, 1925, in Stafford County, to Earl J. and Mildred (Fuson) Richardson.  As a young girl, Dean lived and attended schools in Stafford County.

On June 9, 1943, Dean married Jack...

Jul 7, 2021

Earl Polk, 76, died suddenly Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at the Farmer's Market.  He was born May 6, 1945, in Hutchinson, to Calvin Arnold and Earline Estell (Stoughton) Polk.

During his childhood, Earl lived at Castleton and helped his grandfather, Earl Stoughton at Riverbanks Orchard.  In 1963, he graduated from Pretty Prairie High School.  Earl then attended...

Jul 6, 2021

Christine Schoenfeld, 57, of Hutchinson, died July 6, 2021, while sleeping peacefully at home. She was born October 23, 1963, in Bayshore, NY, to Arnold A. and Frances C. (Lucarello) Bardoneschi.

Christine received her bachelors and master's degrees from the University of Hawaii. A Hutchinson resident since 2004, she was a devoted wife and mother. An avid...

Jul 5, 2021

Harold John Gossman, 78, of Hutchinson, died July 5, 2021, at his home. He was born February 13, 1943, in Decorah, IA, to Francis and Mae (Ryan) Gossman.

Harold graduated from high school in 1961 and served in the United States Air Force from 1961 to 1965. After his honorable discharge, Harold went to work for IBM...

Jul 4, 2021

Darlene Schrock, 88, died July 4, 2021, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  She was born April 20, 1933, in Sterling, to Oscar Emery and Ova Catherine (Owen) Frye.

Darlene worked at Lehr's, before staying home with her children.  In 1979, she began working for Graber Furniture, making their draperies.  After Graber Furniture closed their drapery business, Darlene opened...

Jul 4, 2021

Robert Matthew Allbright, 79, of Royal Palm Beach, Florida, died July 4, 2021, at Bethesda Memorial Hospital, Florida. He was born April 24, 1942, in Seattle, Washington to Richard and Gladys (Ellingwood) Allbright.

Robert graduated high school in Omaha Nebraska and went on to graduate from the University of Nebraska in Omaha. In 1962 he joined the...

Jul 3, 2021

Bevo Gilbert Saiz, 79, passed away July 3, 2021, at his residence.  He was born July 15, 1941, in Las Vegas, NM.  Bevo was the son of Rita (Cole) Saiz.

He was employed as an expeditor at Krause Plow, retiring with 41 years of service.  He served in the Kansas Army National Guard from 1960 to 1965. ...

Jun 29, 2021

Janice LaRee Conner, 88, passed away June 29, 2021, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson.  She was born January 11, 1933, in Pratt, to Walter Edwin and Elvira Belle (Meredith) Northrop.

Janice was a 1951 graduate of Pratt High School, Pratt.  She worked many years at Mennonite Friendship Communities in the housekeeping/laundry department and as a nurse...

Jun 29, 2021

Jerald Leon 'Jerry' Major, 77, of Hutchinson, died June 29, 2021, at Hospice House. He was born December 3, 1943, in Tyler, TX, to Leon L. and Velma E. (Crank) Major.

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Jun 29, 2021

Ronald D. "Ron" Simmons was born in 1947, son of Dorothy (Mock) and Earl Simmons.  Preceded in death by his parents and wife:  Dixie (Cochran) Simmons.  Survived by:  sons Bradley Simmons/Jasmin Gartland and Ron Simmons/Angie Simmons, daughters Kristen Lepping/Shane Lepping and Trisha Rick/Kevin Rick, 14 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and 2 sisters.

Raised in Hutchinson, Ron moved...

Jun 28, 2021

Norma Joan Greever, 89, passed away on June 28, 2021, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson.  She was born December 5, 1931, in Shawnee, OK, to William L. and Goldie E. (Olson) Stokes.

Norma was a 1949 graduate of Haven High School, Haven, and Adela Hale Business College, Hutchinson.  She was employed as a physician's assistant in...

Jun 26, 2021

Dennis Burton Neuenschwander, 74, died Saturday, June 26, 2021, at St. Francis Hospital, Wichita. He was born February 14, 1947, in Hutchinson, to Floyd Wilbur and Nellie Joanna (Frye) Neuenschwander.

He was a 1965 graduate of Fairfield High School, and graduated from Hutchinson Community College, Sterling College, and Emporia State University. Dennis attended Huntsville United Methodist Church,...

Jun 25, 2021

Jerry Max Franklin, 86, died June 25, 2021, in the emergency room at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  He was born May 10, 1935, in Oklahoma City, OK, to Arthur and Ernestine (Ayres) Franklin, Sr.

Jerry graduated from Lewisville High School, Lewisville, AR, in 1954.  He then proudly served in the United States Army Reserve.  Following Jerry's service...

Jun 25, 2021

Alice Marie Phillips, 82, of Hutchinson, passed away June 25, 2021. She was born August 21, 1938, in Wichita, to Glenn and Betty (Sawhill) Nagel.

Alice graduated from Valley Center High School in 1956. She was an aide for Mrs. Greathouse at Nickerson Grade School and an auction clerk. Alice was a 4-H leader for over 50...

Jun 25, 2021

Betty J. Haines, 89, died June 25, 2021, after a seven year wait to be back with the love of her life and in the arms of God.  She was born April 22, 1932, to Glen and Minnie Davis in Burrton, KS.  She was a graduate of Burrton High School.  Betty worked as a loan officer at Central Kansas...

Jun 25, 2021

Clarence William Hageman, 82, of Burrton, died June 25, 2021, at Diversicare of Hutchinson. He was born April 7, 1939, in Willowdale, to Clement and Rosa (Bayer) Hageman.

Clarence began welding when he was 16 years old. He taught himself and went on to weld at many different jobs over the course of his life. Clarence also...