Barbara Sue Nisly
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...
Raymond Nisly
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...
Catherine 'Kathy' Ann Kappenman
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,...
Ellen G. Angell
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...
Leonard Ree Garey
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...
Jean Freeseman
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...
Mabel L. Bledsoe
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...
Kyoung S. Alonzo
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...
Terrie Anne Curiel
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,...
Ruth Yutzy
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...
Nancy Kay Eales
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,...
Stan Simpson
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...
Donald 'Don' Lee Thomas
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...
Ed 'Eddie' Dellinger
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...
Jamea Renee' Gibbs
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...
William 'Bill' Boesch
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...
Loren J. Dreiling
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,...
Curtis L. Graber
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...
Frankie D. Bazil
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...
Charlene Powell
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,...
