Obituaries

Feb 17, 2021

Casey Shawn Carrier, 50, of Hutchinson, died February 17, 2021, at his home. He was born February 7, 1971, in Hutchinson, to Clair E. and Janet K. (Thompson) Carrier.

Casey graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1989 and received a bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences from Kansas State University. He worked as a cook in just about...

Feb 17, 2021

Mary A. Roots, 75, died February 17, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  She was born January 12, 1946, in Great Bend, to William Arnold and Marjory Alzenith (Faulkner) Glass.

Mary graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1964, and received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Sterling College and her Master of Arts Degree from Baker University. ...

Feb 16, 2021

Sue Ellen Smith, 86, formerly of Hutchinson, died February 16, 2021, in Bloomington, IL. She was born October 10, 1934, in Jacksonville, TX, to James Fulton and Essie Mae (Halbert) Madden.

Sue graduated from Rusk High School, Rusk, TX in 1953, and Sam Houston University, Huntsville, TX in 1956.  In 1997, she retired from teaching elementary school...

Feb 15, 2021

Mildred Elaine Mauck Decker Applegate was born December 17, 1923, the sixth child of Phillip and Bessie Holmes Mauck.  She died February 15, 2021, in Fort Collins, CO.  Her childhood was spent in the rural central Kansas community of Lerado, and she graduated from Langdon High School in 1941.

Elaine attended Fort Hays Kansas State College in...

Feb 14, 2021

Sandra "Jane" Howard, 77, of Hutchinson, died February 14, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born September 4, 1943, in Hutchinson, to Edward and Lola (Shook) Swanson.

Jane graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1961. She worked for Hutch Vending, Countryside Lanes, and as a farmer's wife. Jane loved to read and bowl.

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Feb 13, 2021

Joan I. Dunn, 92, of Hutchinson, died Feb. 13, 2021. She was born July 20, 1928, in rural Reno County, to Joseph and Nona (Gregg) Farney.

Joan worked four years at the Langdon corner drug store during high school and moved to Hutchinson immediately following graduation from Langdon High School (Salutatorian) in 1946, to begin working at...

Feb 13, 2021

William Alan Michael Lemens, 2½, of Elkhart, died February 13, 2021, at his home. He was born August 1, 2018, in Newton, to William D. Lemens and Taryn A. McHaley.

'Bob', as he preferred to be called, was a typical rambunctious boy, full of life, who loved playing with his siblings, and brought joy to his entire...

Feb 12, 2021

Guadalupe R. "Lupe" Ochoa, 71, died February 12, 2021.  She was born February 20, 1949, in Winslow, AZ, to Fito and Placida (Raya) Moncayo.

Lupe graduated from Winslow High School, Winslow, AZ, in 1967.  She worked as a waitress for over 20 years at Anchor Inn.  Lupe loved her customers, and worked until November, when she became...

Feb 12, 2021

Robert 'Bob' Nathan Kitch, 79, passed away February 12, 2021, at Hutchinson Health and Rehab.  He was born December 7, 1941, in Hutchinson, to John Nathan and Volna L. (Reed) Kitch.

Bob was a 1960 graduate of Buhler High School.  He was a machinist for Cessna Fluid Power and Mega Manufacturing.  Bob was the owner/operator of Bob's...

Feb 10, 2021

Viva Jean Steierl, 87, of Hutchinson, died February 10, 2021, at her home. She was born February 10, 1934, in Hutchinson, to Anthony and Viva (Howard) Urban.

Viva graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1952. She had many different jobs over the years, including First National Bank and her own cleaning service. Viva had many hobbies including...

Feb 10, 2021

Abigail 'Abby' Lucille Davis, 57, passed away February 10, 2021, at her home.  She was born June 3, 1963, in Junction City, KS, to William Ernest and Mildred Lucille (Molar) Otto I.

Abby attended Stafford High School and was baptized in the Stafford Church of Christ.  She worked for several years in the Housekeeping Department at Wesley...

Feb 9, 2021

Rebecca Ann "Becky" Royse, 67, of Hutchinson, died February 9, 2021, at her home. She was born August 17, 1953, in Hutchinson, to William and Mary (Tarvin) Rea.

Becky graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1971, and went on to Hutchinson Community College. She worked as a dental assistant for Dr. Trimmell in Hutchinson. Becky belonged to...

Feb 8, 2021

Patricia 'Patty' Lea Collins, 67, passed away February 8, 2021, at her home.  She was born October 9, 1953, in Hutchinson, to Glenn Dewayne and Betty Lou (Davis) Kite.

Patty was a 1972 graduate of Nickerson High School.  For over 23 years, she was the owner/operator of a day care provider business.  Patty was a mail carrier...

Feb 7, 2021

Beverly White, 79, formerly of Hutchinson, died February 7, 2021, at her daughter's home in Texas. She was born September 1941, to Charles R. and Opal O. Culver.

Beverly graduated from Hutchinson High School and Hutchinson Community College. She was a lifelong resident of Hutchinson until 16 months ago when she lived with her daughter and family...

Feb 7, 2021

Donald 'Don' Eugene Cook, Sr., 81, died February 7, 2021, at his home.  He was born January 20, 1940, in Hutchinson, to Sherman Luther and Fern Pauline (Hamilton) Cook.

Don served in the United States Army from July 1959 to August 1964.  He worked as a forklift operator at Morton Salt Company, South, Hutchinson, retiring with over...

Feb 6, 2021

Ruby Jean Oldehoeft, 88, of Hutchinson, died February 6, 2021, at Pleasant Hills, Hutchinson. She was born August 6, 1932, in Assaria, to Martin and Anna (Pearson) Olson.

Ruby graduated from Assaria High School in 1950. She was a homemaker and also worked for JC Penney's in Emporia. Ruby loved to go fishing with her husband and...

Feb 6, 2021

Dr. Dean Carter, 74, died February 6, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  He was born October 8, 1946, in Cresco, IA, to Lawrence and Adelaide (Lickteig) Carter.

He moved to Hutchinson in 1975 and opened Carter Podiatry Center in South Hutchinson, until his retirement. Dr. Carter was involved in the Sky Ryders Drum and Bugle Corps,...

Feb 6, 2021

Sylvia Sue Morley, 80, of Hutchinson, died February 6, 2021, at her home. She was born December 10, 1940, in her home in rural Chase County, to Allen and Alice (McCracken) Bond.

Sylvia graduated from Matfield Green High School and Friends Bible College. She received her bachelor's and master's degrees in Education from Emporia State University. Sylvia's...

Feb 5, 2021

Ineta Ruth Studebaker, 100, of Hutchinson, died February 5, 2021, at Hospice House. She was born January 10, 1921, in Windom, Ks. to Walter and Edna (Bengston) Neel.

Ineta graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1938, attended Hutchinson Community College and graduated from Kansas State University.  On June 11, 1945, she married John Thomas Studebaker, in San...

Feb 4, 2021

Brett Andrew Adcock, 61, of McPherson, died February 4, 2021, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis, Wichita. He was born July 2, 1959, in Hutchinson, to Clark and Donna (Curtiss) Adcock.

Brett graduated from McPherson High School in 1977, where he was a standout athlete, until two knee injuries kept him from furthering his athletic career.  After...