Obituaries

Mar 4, 2021

Mabel Lee Bledsoe, 90, died March 4, 2021.  She was born August 30, 1930, in Cedar, MO, to Rexie William and Janie A. (Boak) Spencer.

On August 31, 1948 (the day after Mabel graduated high school), she married Hurlie W. Bledsoe, Jr., in Salem, AR.  He died June 28, 2002.

Mabel and Hurlie moved from...

Mar 4, 2021

Kyoung Sook Alonzo, 78, died March 4, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  She was born December 29, 1942, in North Korea, to Taek Hwan and Soon Duk (Choi) Chun.

Kyoung graduated from high school in Korea, and received her bachelor's degree.  After moving to Hutchinson, she worked as the Customer Service Manager for Hastings for over...

Mar 4, 2021

Terrie Anne Curiel, 55, died March 4, 2021, at Pleasant View Home, Inman, in the care of Good Shepherd Hospice. She was born June 24, 1965, in Hutchinson, to Pamela S. (Brown) Curiel and Rudolph Curiel.

A Hutchinson native, Terrie graduated from Hutchinson High School class of 1983, and joined the military following graduation. After basic training,...

Mar 2, 2021

Ruth M. Yutzy, 92, went to be with her Heavenly Father on March 2, 2021, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson, Kansas. Ruth Marilyn Roupp was born March 18, 1928 to John and Lillie (Balmer) Roupp in Newton, Kansas. She was the middle of five children. Ruth grew up and spent her childhood in rural Hesston and attended the...

Feb 28, 2021

Nancy Kay Eales, 68, of Hutchinson, died February 28, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born December 17, 1952, in Hutchinson, to Carl and Margene (Glass) Lewis.

Nancy graduated from Nickerson High School. In addition to being a homemaker, she worked at Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center, Portfolio Recovery Associates, and farmed with her husband,...

Feb 28, 2021

Stan Simpson, 92, of Hutchinson, passed away February 28, 2021, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born October 2, 1928, in Dodge City, to Clof and Flora (Williams) Simpson.

Stan graduated from Ford High School and attended Colorado A&M, Fort Collins, Colorado, majoring in Agriculture Economics. He married Marilyn Patterson in 1949, in Ford. They divorced in...

Feb 27, 2021

Donald 'Don' Lee Thomas, 76, died February 27, 2021, at Diversicare of Hutchinson.  He was born April 4, 1944, in Americus, to Clyde Alan and Edith Ora (Mallory) Thomas.

Don graduated from Alta Vista High School.  He received a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Emporia State University (formerly Kansas State Teachers College).  Don continued his education at...

Feb 27, 2021

Ed 'Eddie' Dellinger, 69, of Hutchinson, departed this life to enter into his eternal home in Heaven on February 27, 2021, after battling pancreatic cancer. He was born October 16, 1951, in Hutchinson, the 5 th son of Claud and Esther (Timkar) Dellinger.

On May 21, 1981, Ed married Bunny Pierson, in Hutchinson.

Ed served...

Feb 26, 2021

Jamea  Renee' Gibbs, 14, of Hutchinson, died February 26, 2021, at her home. She was born December 22, 2006, in Hutchinson and was the daughter of Randy Gibbs and Kristin (Wait) Reyes.

At the age of 10, Jamea was diagnosed with a rare genetic disease, Sanfilippo Syndrome (MPS IIIA). Often referred to as youth's Alzheimers, this is...

Feb 25, 2021

William (Bill) Boesch, 80, passed away February 25, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  He was born April 13, 1940, in Cedar Rapids, NE, to Joseph Henry and Hazel (Langan) Boesch.

Bill was a graduate of Hutchinson Community College.  He served in the United States Marine Corps and the United States Navy Reserve, with his military career...

Feb 25, 2021

Loren Joseph Dreiling, 69, died February 25, 2021, at his home.  He was born February 15, 1952, in Hays, to Norbert F. and Laurine M. (Dreiling) Dreiling.

Loren attended Victoria High School.  He spent his entire working career as a truck driver for various companies, before retiring from Chris Truckline, Wichita. Loren enjoyed fishing, playing softball, bowling,...

Feb 25, 2021

Curtis LaVerne Graber, 89, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021. He was born April 3, 1931, to Walter H. and Marie (Barton) Graber.

Curtis graduated from Pretty Prairie High School in 1949 and Kansas State University in 1960.

He served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955. Curtis was a farmer/stockman.  He was...

Feb 23, 2021

Frankie D. Bazil, 95, died February 23, 2021, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson.  He was born September 11, 1925, in Arkansas City, to Alvin Edgar and Lottie Arlene (Richardson) Bazil.

Frankie worked as a painter and material procurer for Boeing in Wichita.  He was a member of the International Machinists Union.  Frankie enjoyed researching genealogy, and...

Feb 22, 2021

Charlene Powell, 85, of Hutchinson, died February 22, 2021, at Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson. She was born August 10, 1935, in Hayti, Missouri, to Charles and Lillian (Vinson) Morgan.

Charlene graduated from high school in 1953. She was a homemaker who loved bowling.  Charlene was an accomplished decorator, knitter, and seamstress.

On October 1, 1955,...

Feb 22, 2021

Michael Allen Symns, 41, of Saratoga Wyoming, died February 22, 2021, at Wesley Hospital in Wichita, Kansas.  He was born November 14, 1979, in Great Bend, Kansas, the son of Robert Allen and Regina L. (Cade) Symns.

Michael lived in Goddard and Hays, Kansas as a child and attended Hays High School.  He was a member of...

Feb 21, 2021

Jesus 'Jessie' Martinez Viegra, 87, of Hutchinson, died of Covid-19, on February 21, 2021, at Hospice House. She was born June 7, 1933, in Hutchinson, to Lucia (Hernandez) and Tiofilo Concepcion 'TC' Martinez.

Jessie attended Hutchinson public schools, graduating from Salt City Business College in 1952, and Hutchinson Community College in 1972.

She married Victor...

Feb 20, 2021

Gerald 'Jerry' Arlan McInturff, 89, passed away February 20, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  He was born May 29, 1931, in Hutchinson, to Edward Eugene and Stella (Lewis) McInturff.

Jerry graduated from Hutchinson High School and served in the United States Navy.  He was employed at Hutchinson News as a pressman, retiring with over 30 years...

Feb 18, 2021

Alvina Katharine Peters, 80, of St. Paul, died February 18, 2021, at Prairie Mission Retirement Village. She was born September 7, 1940, in Pine Ridge, South Dakota, to Oliver and Elizabeth (Little Soldier) Frog.

Alvina graduated high school in 1958, and later attended Hutchinson Community College to earn her associate's degree. She was a homemaker and  typist...

Feb 18, 2021

Wayne Lynn King, 59, passed away February 18, 2021, at his home.  He was born December 8, 1961, in Hays, to Marvin L. and Barbara R. (Bittel) King.

Wayne was a 1980 graduate of Ellis High School.  On August 12, 1995, he married the love of his life, Sharon Kirchoff, in Hutchinson.  They shared over 25 years...

Feb 17, 2021

Judy Lee Branson, 74, of Hutchinson, died February 17, 2021. Judy was born June 19, 1946, in Wellington, Kansas. She was the daughter of Ila Lee Davis and Alva Wayne (Dan) Langford. Judy married Bruce Alan Branson on January 29, 1972.  He survives.

She is survived by four children: Michele Ford of Wichita, Lisa Tolbert, Hutchinson, Brandi...