Obituaries

Jun 24, 2021

Mario Jay Kidd, 55, passed away June 24, 2021, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  He was born January 24, 1966, in Hutchinson, to Jimmie Lee and Janet Marie (Southards) Kidd.

Mario attended Nickerson High School.  He worked in production at Tyson Foods, South Hutchinson, retiring with over 25 years of service.  He enjoyed fishing, gardening, arts and crafts,...

Jun 23, 2021

Iva Elnora Nusser, 106, died June 23, 2021, in Laguna Woods, CA.  She was born February 24, 1915, in Langdon, Kansas to Alpha and Jennie (Bonine) Cramer.

Iva is preceded in death by her husband, two step sons, three brothers and one sister.

Iva reared her girls and worked as a sales clerk until she...

Jun 23, 2021

Reverend Juanita Barbara Catlin, 90, passed away June 23, 2021, at Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson.  She was born October 1, 1930, in Chicago, IL, to Rev. John and Mildred Lillian (Moore) Fitzgerrel.

Juanita was a graduate of Three Rivers High School, Three Rivers, MI, and Life Bible College, Los Angeles, CA.  She attended Saint Paul School of...

Jun 22, 2021

Jaime Ann (Dryden) Meitner, 42, died unexpectedly June 22, 2021, at her home.  She was born September 6, 1978, in Larned, to Stephen and Marsha (Massey) Dryden.

Jaime graduated from St. John High School in 1997, and Barton County Community College as a registered nurse.  She was currently working as a RN part-time at Hutch Health and...

Jun 20, 2021

Debra Marie "Debbie"  Symonds, 61, of Hutchinson, died June 20, 2021, at her home. She was born August 6, 1959, in Salina, to Curtis Ray and Nancy Marie (Sommer) Graham.

Debbie was a Hutchinson High School graduate. She worked as a housekeeper for Hutchinson Regional Medical Center for over 22 years. Debbie will be deeply missed by...

Jun 20, 2021

Michael Homer Schoeller, 74, passed away June 20, 2021, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis, Wichita.  He was born May 10, 1947, to Fred and Lucy Vontrice (Clark) Schoeller, in Hays, KS.

Michael was a 1965 graduate from Stockton Rural High School, Stockton, KS.  He served in the United States Air Force from 1965 to 1973, achieving...

Jun 18, 2021

(Velma) Jeanne Schroeder, 93, of Hutchinson, died June 18, 2021, at Hospice House. She was born March 24, 1928, in Emporia, to Otto J. and Ruth B. (Mast) Ziegler.

Jeanne graduated from Emporia High School in 1946, where she was salutatorian of her class, and Salt City Business College. She worked as an executive assistant at The...

Jun 17, 2021

Virginia Louise "Ginny" Osgood, 95, of Hutchinson, died June 17, 2021, at Hospice House. She was born August 8, 1925, in Florence, to Edward and Roxie (Widler) Anderson.

Ginny graduated from Exeter Union High School in 1946, and then attended Warner Pacific College in Portland, Oregon. She was a homemaker and a nurse's aide, working in both...

Jun 16, 2021

Elizabeth "Bizzie" Danielle Delgado, 37, of Burrton, died June 16, 2021, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis. She was born April 30, 1984, in Hutchinson to Ronald and Janet (Garcia) Delgado.

Bizzie was a hard worker and worked several places, including Tyson, Alcoa, and CNH. She was also a homemaker and a dedicated mother for many years....

Jun 15, 2021

Mora Lee Weber, of Hutchinson, passed away on June 15, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, of COVID pneumonia.  She was born July 13, 1933, in Hutchinson, to Fritz and Helen English.

Mora Lee graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1951. She then attended Colorado Women's College and completed her studies at the University of Michigan, Ann...

Jun 12, 2021

Reita K. Harvey, 72, died June 12, 2021, at her home in Little River.  She was born December 1, 1948, in Dorrance, to Henry and Isabelle (Peil) Galliart.

Reita graduated from Dorrance High School in 1966.  She and her late husband, Carl, lived in numerous communities throughout Kansas.  Reita worked for various abstract and title companies and...

Jun 12, 2021

Johnny Dean Smith, 77, of Hutchinson, died June 12, 2021, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born January 14, 1944, in Hutchinson, to Oliver A. and O. Zay (Latham) Smith.

Johnny worked for many years on the road maintenance crew for Reno County. He loved hunting, fishing, camping, watching NASCAR, and playing with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren....

Jun 12, 2021

Randy Lawrence, 65, of Hutchinson, died June 12, 2021, at Diversicare of Hutchinson. He was born February 28, 1956, in Hutchinson, to Wesley and Roberta Lawrence.

Randy worked as a technician in the automotive department at Wal-Mart. He loved to fish and it was his favorite past time.

He is survived by brothers, Bruce and...

Jun 11, 2021

Shirley Ann Wise, 78, of Beaumont, TX, died June 11, 2021, at Harbor Hospice of Beaumont. She was born August 18, 1942, in Hutchinson, to Ralph and Eula Belle (Alumbaugh) Williams.

Shirley was a homemaker and her granddaughters and great-granddaughter were her life! She also loved her dogs, Brownie and Tommy. Shirley was a member of First...

Jun 10, 2021

Eldon LaVerne 'Verne' Tilton, 89, died June 10th, 2021, surrounded by his family. He was born on March 4th, 1932, in Hutchinson, to Alto Harold and Viola Grace (Fox) Tilton.

Verne graduated from Sterling High School in 1950. After high school, he began working at a Chevrolet garage in Sterling. Verne later was a farmer/stockman in southwest...

Jun 10, 2021

Karen Beth Kelman, 60, died June 10, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  She was born April 28, 1961, in Wichita, to Dallas Lew and Elsie (Nickel) Macklin.

Karen graduated from Buhler High School and Pratt Community College, where she received her degree as a registered nurse. She worked as a nurse for over 20 years at...

Jun 9, 2021

Michael Scott Engle, 64, died June 9, 2021, in Columbus, OH.  He was born September 23, 1956, in Hutchinson, to Mike Engle and Christine (Spaulding) Adkins.

Michael is survived by:  sons, Scott Engle, Austin, TX, and Chad Engle, Wichita; grandchildren, Madyson Paige and Kaleb Engle; siblings, Richard Engle, Sharon Engle, both of Hutchinson, Kenneth Engle, Fort Scott,...

Jun 6, 2021

Mary Dona Teaney, 93, of Halstead, died June 6, 2021, at Halstead Health and Rehab. She was born December 25, 1927, in Turon, to Harry and Mina (Davis) Dimitt.

Dona graduated from Turon High School in 1946. She was a homemaker. Dona loved the Arlington Senior Center and was very involved there. She was an avid bowler...

Jun 6, 2021

Nancy Elizabeth Sawaya, 57, passed away June 6, 2021, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  She was born June 17, 1963, in Phoenix, AZ.  Her parents were Clifford and Darlene (Buggeln) Leitzel.

Nancy was a 1981 graduate of Hutchinson High School.  She was employed by Dillons for 25 years.

On March 27, 1981, Nancy married Chris Sawaya,...

Jun 6, 2021

Jimmy Riley Hodges, 67, passed away June 6, 2021, at his home.  He was born October 12, 1953, in Hutchinson, to Benny Riley and Betty Jeane (Snyder) Hodges.

Jimmy was a 1971 graduate of Buhler High School.  He worked as a sales manager for various companies.  Jimmy enjoyed sports and was a decorated athlete.  His appreciation for...