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Alvin Lloyd Fry

Alvin Lloyd Fry

May 26, 2021

Alvin Lloyd Fry, 92, died May 26, 2021, at his granddaughter's home in Goddard. He was born March 6, 1929, in Haven, to Chris and Melinda (Borntrager) Fry.

Alvin grew up Amish and completed 7 th grade at Yoder. He was an Electrolux Corp. sales representative.

Alvin was a loving and devoted Baptist, and was...

Kathleen J."Kathy" Rodriguez

Kathleen J."Kathy" Rodriguez

May 25, 2021

Kathleen Joy "Kathy" Rodriguez, 59, died May 25, 2021, surrounded by her family.  She was born March 3, 1962, in McPherson, to Marion Olin and Wilma Rose (Vinsonhaler) Maynard.

Kathy graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1980. She worked as a supervisor at Waggoners, Inc. for over 25 years. Kathy enjoyed oil painting, reading, cooking, and baking. ...

Vicki Lynn Lundstedt

Vicki Lynn Lundstedt

May 24, 2021

Vicki Lynn Lundstedt, 72, of South Hutchinson, died May 24, 2021, at her home. She was born August 28, 1948, in Halstead, to Samuel and Hazel (Rimby) Crozier.

Vicki graduated from Mount Hope High School in 1966, and Sidney's Beauty School in 1967. While living in Texas she attended the Bryan Institute to study nursing. Vicki was...

Marilyn Ruth Fisher

Marilyn Ruth Fisher

May 23, 2021

Marilyn Ruth Fisher, 82, died May 23, 2021, at her home.  She was born April 12, 1939, in Amarillo, TX, to Robert H. and Mary Frances (Merriman) Howes.

Marilyn graduated from Palo Duro High School, Amarillo, TX, in 1957.  She moved to Hutchinson in 1967, and worked alongside her husband, Ray, for 24 years at Ray Fisher...

Edwin Boyd

Edwin Boyd

May 23, 2021

Edwin Wayne "Ed" Boyd known by many as "Eddie", 80, of Hutchinson, died May 23, 2021, at his home. He was born on August 5, 1940, in Eunice, New Mexico to Claude and Mary (Minton) Boyd.

Ed joined the United States Army in 1960 and served for two years. He worked at Eaton for many years as...

Daniel Velasquez Vieyra

Daniel Velasquez Vieyra

May 21, 2021

Daniel Velasquez Vieyra, 93, passed away May 21, 2021, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  He was born April 10, 1928, in Hutchinson, to Luis Chavando and Bibiana (Velasquez) Vieyra.

Daniel attended Hutchinson High School.  He served in the United States Army during World War II from 1946 to 1948 and during the Korean War from 1950 to 1953. ...

Samuel William Yancey

Samuel William Yancey

May 21, 2021

Samuel William Yancey, 64, of Anthony, died on May 21, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born on August 29, 1956, in Wakeeney, to Kenneth and Norma (Fabricius) Yancey.

Sam loved his Lord, Jesus. He loved his family, going to church and reading his Bible. Sam also loved music, horses, basketball, old Cadillacs, bank shots...

Martin Killham

Martin Killham

May 19, 2021

Martin James "Marty" Killham Jr., 64, of Hutchinson, died May 19, 2021, at his home in Hutchinson. He was born on February 25, 1957, in Lewistown, Montana to Martin and Shirley (Stephens) Killham.

Marty graduated from Fergus County High School in Lewistown, Montana and attended Montana Technological School of Mining, where he played football and basketball.  He...

Andrew Austin Tolbert

Andrew Austin Tolbert

May 18, 2021

Andrew Austin Tolbert, 27, of Hutchinson, died May 18, 2021. He was born February 28, 1994, in Hutchinson, to Mack Tolbert and Sebrina Dickerson.

Andrew graduated from Hutchinson High School in 2013. He earned several degrees and certifications through Hutchinson Community College, including: coding, computer science, computer technology, IT support, and automation engineering. Andrew was an automation...

Michael A. "Mike" Armour

Michael A. "Mike" Armour

May 17, 2021

Michael Astle "Mike" Armour, 80, died May 17, 2021, at Legend of Hutchinson.  He was born April 29, 1941, in Hutchinson, to Thomas and Dorothy Larue (Astle) Armour.

Mike graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1959, Kansas University in 1964, and Pilot School at Williams Air Force Base, Chandler, AZ, in 1966.

He flew for...

Jimmie Doyle Symonds

Jimmie Doyle Symonds

May 14, 2021

Jimmie Doyle Symonds, 82, of Hutchinson, died May 14, 2021, at Hospice House. He was born March 6, 1939, in Ramona, OK, to Orville K. and Dorothy M. (Davis) Symonds.

Jimmie owned and operated Symonds Painting, in Hutchinson, for over 30 years, before retiring at the age of 72. After retirement, he enjoyed yardwork and spending time...

David Wayne Anno

David Wayne Anno

May 14, 2021

David Wayne Anno, 62, passed away May 14, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson, KS.  He was born February 14, 1959, in Falls City, NE, to Dwaine L. and Juanita (Prater) Anno, Sr.

David graduated from Falls City Sacred Heart High School.  He was a self-employed over-the-road truck driver and enjoyed every moment of being on...

Norma J. (Kittle) Anstine

Norma J. (Kittle) Anstine

May 13, 2021

Norma Jean (Kittle) Anstine, 84, died May 13, 2021, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  She was born March 10, 1937, in Turon, the third of seven children, born to Stacy and Opal (Fountain) Kittle.

Norma graduated from Turon High School, and moved to Hutchinson in 1955, where she lived the rest of her life.

Norma worked...

Luleta Fay Wills

Luleta Fay Wills

May 8, 2021

Luleta Fay Wills, 90, passed away May 8, 2021, at Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson.  She was born June 9, 1930, in Hutchinson, to Albert M. and Oleta F. (Hamblin) Buck.

On June 9, 1953, Luleta married Wesley Matthew Wills, on the United States Navy Base located near Yoder, KS.  They shared over 32 years of marriage, prior...

Marty Devaul

Marty Devaul

May 8, 2021

Marty Meador Brown-Devaul, 80, of Hutchinson, died May 8, 2021, at her home. She was born March 2, 1941, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Elmer and Rosa (Seward) Galliart.

In 1949, Marty's father passed away. She was adopted by her step-father, Vane C. Meador, in 1956. Marty graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1958, Hutchinson Community College in...

Regina Louise Cade

Regina Louise Cade

May 7, 2021

Regina Louise Cade, 64, died Friday, May 7, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born April 12, 1957, in Hutchinson, to George William 'Bill' and Marilyn L. (Catte) Cade, Jr.

She was a graduate of Fairfield High School and Sterling College. Regina taught school at the Hutchinson Correctional Facility and Early Head Start.

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James J. "Jim" Jackson

James J. "Jim" Jackson

May 7, 2021

James J. "Jim" Jackson, 75, died May 7, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  He was born March 8, 1946, in Hutchinson, to Harrison and Opal (Swepston) Jackson.

Jim graduated from Nickerson High School and retired as a lineman for Westar Energy (now Evergy).  He enjoyed the outdoors; spending time fishing, hunting, camping, and gardening. Jim valued...

Darryl Ammons

Darryl Ammons

May 3, 2021

Darryl Ammons, 81, of Hutchinson, died May 3, 2021, at his home. He was born January 13, 1940, in Pampa, Texas to Carl and Bennie (Oliphant) Ammons.

Darryl graduated from high school in Pampa in 1958, and went on to earn his associate's degree at Decatur Baptist College. He worked in the oil and gas industry as...

Jessica Jo Humphrey

Jessica Jo Humphrey

May 2, 2021

Jessica Jo Humphrey, 35, of Hutchinson, died May 2, 2021, at her home. She was born November 18, 1985, in Liberal, the daughter of Michael A. and Jacqualyn G. (Agan) Humphrey.

Jessica attended Hutchinson schools through the 11 th grade and then was home schooled. She loved animals and caring for pets of all kinds. Jessica had...

Bret Michael Smith

Bret Michael Smith

May 2, 2021

Bret Michael Smith, 35, of Andover, passed away May 2, 2021. He was born November 26, 1985, in Hutchinson, to Lisa J. Wilson.

Bret graduated from Hutchinson High School, Hutchinson Community College, and earned a degree in Criminal Justice from Fort Hays State University in 2010. He began his career with Dillons in 2003 as a Courtesy...

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