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,...
Michael Allen Symns
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...
Jessie M Viegra
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...
Gerald 'Jerry' Arlan Mcinturff
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...
Alvina Peters
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...
Wayne Lynn King
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...
Judy Lee Branson
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...
Casey Shawn Carrier
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...
Mary A. Roots
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. ...
Sue Ellen Smith
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...
Elaine Applegate
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...
Jane Howard
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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Joan I. Dunn
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...
William 'Bob' Lemens
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...
Guadalupe R. "Lupe" Ochoa
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...
Robert "Bob" Nathan Kitch
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...
Viva Jean Steierl
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...
Abigail 'Abby' Lucille Davis
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...
Becky Royse
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...
Patricia 'Patty' Lea Collins
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...
