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John Richard Paulson

John Richard Paulson

Dec 30, 2020

John Richard Paulson, 90, of Hutchinson, died December 30, 2020, at Hospice House. He was born July 11, 1930, on the family homestead near Lindsborg, to Nils George and Ellen Amalia (Karlsson) Paulson.

John graduated from Lindsborg High School in 1948 while also working on the family farm after losing his father at the age of 8....

Robert 'Rob' Ralph Mitzner

Robert 'Rob' Ralph Mitzner

Dec 28, 2020

Robert Ralph 'Rob' Mitzner, 61, died December 28, 2020. He was born July 23, 1959, in Hutchinson, to William Wayne and Ellen Ruby (Rush) Mitzner.

He was a 1977 graduate of Fairfield High School, attended Ft. Scott Community College, and a member of Abbyville Community Church. Rob was a Kansas High School Rodeo Association 1976-77 bareback rider...

Orlando "Lanny" J. Wagoner

Orlando "Lanny" J. Wagoner

Dec 28, 2020

Orlando J. "Lanny" Wagoner, 87, died December 28, 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  He was born March 30, 1933, in Park, KS, to Sephronius and Helen (Depperschmidt) Wagoner.

Lanny attended St. Teresa High School, and served in the United States Army for two years.  He owned Wagoner Auto Repair (formerly located at 928 S. Main), with his...

Richard "Dick" Lee Owens

Richard "Dick" Lee Owens

Dec 27, 2020

Richard Lee 'Dick' Owens, 72, of Hutchinson, died December 27, 2020, at Hospice House. He was born August 27, 1948, in Jacksonville, FL, the son of John and Pauline (Billings) Owens.

Dick graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1966. He served in the United States Army.  Dick worked as a fabricator in aircraft manufacturing for Cessna and...

Charles R. Wagler

Charles R. Wagler

Dec 27, 2020

Charles Roland "Charlie" Wagler, 91, went home to glory December 27, 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born December 19, 1929, on the family farm near Plevna, to John and Esther (Krenzin) Wagler.

He was a 1948 graduate of Abbyville High School. Charles was lifelong farmer and stockman, and an...

Barbara Yoder

Barbara Yoder

Dec 27, 2020

Barbara Nisly Yoder, 99, of Partridge, KS died in her home on December 27, 2020.  She was born on February 12, 1921, to Levi and Mary Bontrager Nisly.

On November 25, 1948 she married Alvin Chriss Yoder.  Survivors include a brother Raymond Nisly, her six children and spouses:  Emma Lois Yoder, Oren and (Joanna) Yoder, Ernest and...

Rose M. Armstrong

Rose M. Armstrong

Dec 26, 2020

Rose Marie Armstrong, 93, died December 26, 2020, at Good Samaritan Society- Hutchinson Village.  She was born January 9, 1927, in Key West, FL, to John William and Rose Lee (Barza) Sawyer.

Rose was a homemaker and self-employed artist.  She enjoyed painting, especially watercolors, and she loved jewelry.  In years past, Rose owned a craft consignment store...

Diane Owens

Diane Owens

Dec 26, 2020

Diane Rose Snook Owens ( nee Pumphrey ) , 77,  was born October 9, 1943, in Springfield, Missouri, and passed away December 26, 2020, following a long illness.

Diane was a 1961 graduate of Parkview High School, Springfield, MO.  She was 1966 graduate of Trinity Lutheran Nursing School, and received her Bachelors of Nursing from SMSU (Southwest...

R. Larry Lambert

R. Larry Lambert

Dec 25, 2020

Larry Lambert, 82, died December 25, 2020 at Good Samaritan Home, Hutchinson, KS. He was born July 16, 1938 in Hutchinson, KS, to Lawrence A., Sr. and Emmaline (Welch) Lambert, of Pretty Prairie, KS.

Larry lost his hearing at age 3 ½ due to illness. He attended Jane Brooks School for the Deaf in Purcell then Chickasha,...

Henry Starks

Henry Starks

Dec 25, 2020

Henry Olin Starks, 81, of Hutchinson, passed December 25, 2020, at Hospice House. After a brave battle with heart disease, with his wife and children at his side, Henry peacefully passed into the arms of our Lord.  He was born on March 23, 1939, the son of Pierce and Elsie Starks of Arlington, Kansas.

In 1957, Henry...

Tina Marie Shuman

Tina Marie Shuman

Dec 24, 2020

Tina Marie Shuman, 44, of Newton, died December 24, 2020, at Via Christi-St. Francis, Wichita. She was born September 13, 1976, in Hutchinson, to Rocky and Tresia (Ansel) Shuman.

Tina graduated from Hutchinson High School. She loved reading science-fiction and cooking. But most of all, Tina loved spending time with family.

She is survived by:...

Wayland Slabach

Wayland Slabach

Dec 24, 2020

Wayland Slabach, 90, formerly of Windom, died December 24, 2020.  He was born September 23, 1930, in Hutchinson, to Leo Kelly and Dorothy Anna (Wilke) Slabach.

Wayland graduated from Inman High School in 1949, and was a lifelong farmer.  Wayland enjoyed bowling at The Alley, and was a member of Hope Church, Hutchinson (formerly First Assembly of...

Mary Ethel Buckman

Mary Ethel Buckman

Dec 24, 2020

Mary Buckman, 91, passed away December 24, 2020, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community, Buhler.  She was born July 4, 1929, in Scott City, to George Edward and Ida Ethel (Baker) Logan.

Mary was the valedictorian of the 1947 graduating class of St. John High School, St. John.  She, along with her husband, Randall, owned and operated R...

Bill J. Griffith

Bill J. Griffith

Dec 24, 2020

Bill J. Griffith, 87, died Dec. 24, 2020, in Wichita, KS.  He was born April 8, 1933, in Hutchinson, the son of Perry & Amelia (Baize) Griffith. A lifetime Hutchinson resident, was a graduate of Hutchinson High School and Hutchinson Junior College.  Bill was a sixty year employee of Carey Salt Company, retiring as plant manager. He was member...

Arlys Anita Kraus

Arlys Anita Kraus

Dec 23, 2020

Arlys Anita Kraus, 79, of Hutchinson, died December 23, 2020, at Hospice House. She was born March 17, 1941, in Protection, to Albert B. and Marjorie E. (DeMoss) Holler.

Arlys graduated from Protection High School and Wichita Business College. She was a homemaker. Arlys lived in Phoenix, AZ, for 35 years before moving to Hutchinson. She was...

Fern Wingert

Fern Wingert

Dec 22, 2020

The service for Fern Wingert has been changed to a private family graveside service.

Fern's family encourages everyone to stay safe.

Fern Wingert, 91, died December 22, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  She was born March 7, 1929, in rural Reno County, to Alfred and Elizabeth (Williams) Darnell.

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Myrna Faye Jordan

Myrna Faye Jordan

Dec 22, 2020

Myrna Faye Jordan, 78, passed away December 22, 2020, in Hutchinson.  She was born July 1, 1942, in Wichita.

Myrna was a graduate of Buhler High School.  She worked as a machinist at Cessna/Eaton in Hutchinson, retiring after 31 years of service.  During Myrna's employment, she was an active union member.  After retirement, Myrna enjoyed volunteering at...

Daniel 'Dan' Richard Jones

Daniel 'Dan' Richard Jones

Dec 22, 2020

Daniel 'Dan' Richard Jones, 81, passed away December 22, 2020, at Prairie Sunset Home, Pretty Prairie.  He was born December 2, 1939, in Harper, to Richard H. and Gail C. (Railsback) Jones.

Dan was a 1957 graduate of Birmingham High School, Los Angeles, CA.  He attended Pierce Junior College, Los Angeles, CA.  Dan served in the United...

David Friesen

David Friesen

Dec 20, 2020

David Lee Friesen, 75, of Partridge, died December 20, 2020, at his home. He was born November 9, 1945, in Hutchinson, to Leonard and Mildred (Nickel) Friesen.

David graduated from Pretty Prairie High School in 1963. He then served in the United States Army as a military police officer. David belonged to the Central Kansas Corvette Association...

Emmett E. Allen

Emmett E. Allen

Dec 19, 2020

Emmett Everett Allen, 81, died December 19, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  He was born February 14, 1939, in Hutchinson, to Lloyd and Elva (Carpenter) Allen.

Emmett graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1957.  He was a self-employed business owner and salesman.  Emmett enjoyed selling any type of Western wear and collectibles, and owned Allen's Café...

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