Obituaries

Mar 18, 2021

Danny Ray Elam Sr., 59, of Hutchinson, died March 18, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born December 6, 1961, in Hutchinson, to John C. and LaVonna (Pauley) Elam.

Danny worked in equipment maintenance at Hutchinson Correctional Facility. His greatest joy in life came from spending time with his family, especially his granddaughters.

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Mar 17, 2021

Patricia J. 'Patty' Nevius, 90, passed away March 17, 2021, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita.  She was born February 21, 1931, in Hutchinson, to Valentine and Gladys (Reichard) Pitts.

On August 13, 1949, she married Harold R. 'Nebs' Nevius in Hutchinson.  They shared over 67 years of marriage, prior to his death on December 7, 2016.

Mar 17, 2021

Heaven opened its doors to welcome Pedro (Pete) on March 17, 2021 in the company of his loving wife and daughters in Hutchinson, Kansas after a courageous battle with Covid-19.

Pete was born in 1955 in Kansas City, Kansas to Lydia and Peter Estrada Sr. who made their home in Newton, Kansas. Pete graduated Newton High School...

Mar 16, 2021

Phyllis Marie Johnson, 82, of Little River, died March 16, 2021, at her home. She was born May 25, 1938, in Lindsborg, to Dale and Iola (Hall) Harris.

Phyllis graduated from Marquette High School and attended Brown Mackie College in Salina. She was a quilt-master and loved sewing doll clothes. Phyllis gifted lots of homemade items to...

Mar 16, 2021

Raymond "Ray" Wesley Stuart, 90, died March 16, 2021, at his home.  He was born June 3, 1930, in Hugoton, to Chester Tipton and Ollie Elizabeth (Davis) Stuart.

Ray graduated from Nowata High School, Nowata, OK.  He served in the United States Army from 1954 to 1956.  Ray worked in sales for Santa Fe Railroad, retiring with...

Mar 16, 2021

Tricia Lynn Seymour passed away peacefully on March 16, 2021 in Peoria, AZ. She is survived by her partner, Joey Linnemann and son Wyatt, of the home. She is also survived by: her sons, Christopher and Matthew Reger, Wichita; daughter, Lindsey and granddaughter Mia Marie Reger, Hutchinson; father, Rule Alan "Rusty"...

Mar 15, 2021

Scott Errol Thomas, of Hutchinson, passed away at his home on March 15, 2021, after a valiant 16-month battle with cancer. He was born June 26, 1970, in Hutchinson, to Donald Lee and Gayle (Smith) Thomas.

Scott graduated from Buhler High School in 1988. He received a Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education, specializing in Social Sciences, from...

Mar 13, 2021

Ruth Irene Stull Jones, 85, formerly of Partridge, peacefully passed away March 13, 2021, at Good Shepherd Homecare & Hospice, Manhattan.  She was born July 1, 1935, in Partridge, to Roger Eli and Olive Grace (Black) Stull.  Ruth was raised in Kansas and Maryland.

Ruth worked at a local theatre in Lyons.  Ruth and her husband, Jim,...

Mar 13, 2021

Ervin Lee Horton, 93, passed away March 13, 2021, at his residence.  He was born April 6, 1927, in Great Bend, to Charles Ellsworth and Hattie Ivy (Watters) Horton.

Ervin attended public schools in Great Bend and Nickerson.  He served in the United States Army from 1945 to 1947, being stationed in Germany during World War II. ...

Mar 10, 2021

Martha Wiens, 85, passed away March 10, 2021, at Legend of Hutchinson.  She was born October 18, 1935, in Munich, Germany, to Karl and Elizabeth (Schickhoffer) Maier.

Martha designed and handcrafted knitted clothing for Pegues and Wiley's Department Stores, both formerly located in Hutchinson.  For several years, she co-hosted a weekly German food cooking segment on KWCH...

Mar 10, 2021

Carol Ann Glasgow, 78, of Hutchinson, died March 10, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born July 12, 1942, in Longmont, Colorado, the daughter of George L. and Verna B. (Branber) Stieber.

A Hutchinson resident since 2012, Carol was a homemaker. She enjoyed crafts, fishing, puzzles, games, and was a huge Jeff Gordon and Denver...

Mar 10, 2021

Delma J. Thiel, 70, died peacefully March 10, 2021, in Hutchinson. Survivors include: son, Rex Thiel and his wife Jennifer; daughter, Dawn Thiel; five grandchildren, Mariah Lytle, Ryan Thiel, Adrian and Isaiah Price; and many family and friends who loved her.

Cremation has taken place.

Mar 9, 2021

Carl Coleman Miller II, 65, died March 9, 2021, in Derby. He was born June 15, 1955 in Salina, KS., to Carl Miller and Katherine Buttermore. He was a graduate of Missouri Southern State. He was a resident of McPherson, KS., and attended First Baptist Church, McPherson. Carl enjoyed table tennis and was a member of table tennis clubs...

Mar 9, 2021

Raymond B. Harper Jr., 86, of Hutchinson,  died March 9, 2021, at Pleasant View Home, Inman. He was born June 25, 1934, in Uniontown, PA, to Raymond and Evelyn (Cashner) Harper Sr.

Ray served in the United States Navy from 1951 to 1955. He was stationed at the base in Yoder and served on the aircraft carrier,...

Mar 8, 2021

Barbara Sue Nisly, 62, passed away March 8, 2021, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. She was born November 13, 1958, in Washington, Indiana, to Mervin Leroy Lengacher, a farmer, carpenter, and Amish-Mennonite pastor, and Orpha (Wagler) Lengacher, a homemaker.

Throughout her life, Sue exemplified Christ's compassion and love for all, and she strove to support people...

Mar 8, 2021

Raymond Nisly, 94, died March 8, 2021, at Reflection Living, Hutchinson.  He was born September 26, 1926, in rural Reno County, to Levi and Mary (Bontrager) Nisly.

Raymond was a farmer, but faith, family, and service to others were paramount in his life. With a servant heart, he would share his God-given talents volunteering to help those...

Mar 8, 2021

Catherine 'Kathy' Ann Kappenman, 63, passed away March 8, 2021, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  She was born August 24, 1957, in Mitchell, SD, to Norbert and Annabelle (Ernster) Hoffman.

Kathy was a 1975 graduate of Parkston High School, Parkston, SD.  She earned an Associate of Arts Degree in the Medical Assistant's Program from Nettleton College, Sioux Falls,...

Mar 8, 2021

Ellen G. Angell, of Hutchinson, died March 8, 2021, at Hospice House. Ellen was a longtime employee of Luminous Neon Art & Sign Systems and attended Crossroads Christian Church. Private memorial services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Hutchinson Animal Shelter, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219...

Mar 7, 2021

Leonard Ree Garey, 98, of Hutchinson, passed away March 7, 2021, at Legend Senior Living. He was born November 19, 1922, in Stafford, KS, to his parents, Charles Milton Garey and Eula Dean Hopkins Garey.

Leonard graduated from Sterling High School in 1941. He served his country as a Master Sergeant in the United States Army for...

Mar 7, 2021

Jean Louise Freeseman, 64, of Hutchinson, died on March 7, 2021, at her home. She was born May 19, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois, to Donald and Mary (Jarchow) Wagner.

Jean graduated high school in 1974, in Hutchinson, Minnesota. She worked as a collection agent for a law office. Jean was a member of the American Legion and...