Obituaries

Dec 9, 2020

Elinor "Ellie" Faubion Nestler, 87, died December 9, 2020, at Wesley Towers, Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson, KS.  She was born on March 3, 1933, in Kansas City, MO to Raymond and Francis (Haseltine) Faubion.

Ellie graduated from Atchison High School in 1951, and Kansas State College in 1955, with a degree in Home Economics and Journalism.  While...

Dec 9, 2020

Darlene Delores (Shultz) Eiland, 81, loving mother of O'Nita Jones, Camden, AR, Darrell (Michele), Hays, KS, Jeff (Michelle), Camden, AR, Amanda Schwab (John), Liberal, KS, Teresa Bates (Brett), Dallas, TX and Angela Webb (Everette), Lebanon, MO, went to be with her Savior on December 9, 2020.

Darlene was born to H.M. "Jake" and Electa Shultz on July...

Dec 8, 2020

George John Ojeda, 81, of Hutchinson, died December 8, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born December 24, 1938, in Hutchinson, to John and Elizabeth (Caudillo) Ojeda.

George was a graduate of Hutchinson High School and served for a year in the United States Army. He worked for Leech Products and Furrs Cafeteria. George loved...

Dec 8, 2020

Marcia Gae Cooper, 83, died December 8, 2020, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson.  She was born March 17, 1937, in Neodesha, Kansas, to Wilborn and Muriel Ellen (Sale) Grokett.

Marcia graduated from Neodesha High School, and Emporia State Teachers College.  She was a homemaker.  Marcia enjoyed tending to her flowers, playing the violin and watching KU...

Dec 8, 2020

Alvin Lee 'Al' Albright, 87, died December 8, 2020, at Stafford County Hospital.  He was born August 4, 1933, in Pretty Prairie, to Arthur H. and Mary Alice (Lambert) Albright.

Al graduated from Pretty Prairie High School in 1951.  He then attended HCC, before being drafted into the United States Army.  Al worked in the carpet business...

Dec 8, 2020

Edward 'Ed' Hullet, 94, of Hutchinson, passed away December 8, 2020, in his home surrounded by his family. He was born January 3, 1926, in Avard, OK, to Cleo and Pauline Hullet.

Ed married his high school sweetheart, Jean Riecker, on July 4, 1945. They were married for 75 years.

Ed loved the land and...

Dec 8, 2020

Evelyn Marie "Lynn" Miller, 97, of McPherson, died December 8, 2020, at the Cedars in McPherson. She was born July 3, 1923, in Hutchinson, to Henry and Gladys (Bobey) Lanning.

Lynn graduated from Hutchinson High School. She was a clothing buyer for Pegues Department Store, giving her the opportunity to travel all over the country. In their...

Dec 8, 2020

Shelli Rae Blackburn, 61, passed away December 8, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  She was born October 20, 1959, in Hutchinson, to Raymond and Elaine (Simpson) King.

Shelli graduated from Nickerson High School early in 1977, to attend Hutchinson Community College. For several years, she was secretary at St. Teresa's Catholic Church, Hutchinson, prior to working...

Dec 8, 2020

Mark Herren, 62, of South Hutchinson, died Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born February 3, 1958, in Hutchinson.

Mark attended Nickerson High School. He worked at Carriage Crossing Restaurant. Mark's hobbies included washing his pickup every week, lawn mowing, and visiting family and friends. He was a member of CrossPoint Church.

Dec 7, 2020

Clarence M. Bontrager, 83, of South Hutchinson, died December 7, 2020, at his home. He was born June 22, 1937, in Middlebury, IN, to Moses and Edna (Graber) Bontrager.

Clarence was a farmer, electrician, and pastor. He was a member of Salem Mennonite Church, Middlebury, IN, and attended Word of Life Mennonite Church, South Hutchinson.

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Dec 6, 2020

Roy L. Goans, 72, of Hutchinson, died December 6, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born October 15, 1948, in Pontiac, Michigan, to Katherine (Loreg) Collins.

Roy graduated from Newton High School in 1966, Millright Trade School in 1968, and Maintenance Trade School in 1969. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the...

Dec 5, 2020

Billy Dean Johnson, 78, died December 5, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  He was born February 11, 1942, in Dodge City, to George William and Edna Bernice (Barton) Johnson.

Billy graduated from Ingalls High School in 1960, and Kansas State University in 1964.  He served in the United States Army.  Billy retired as a Federal Agent...

Dec 5, 2020

Ileine Hoefer, 83, of Hutchinson, died December 5, 2020, at Hospice House. She was born June 12, 1937, in Kingman, to Earl and Dorothy (Pipkin) Day.

Ileine was a graduate of Hutchinson High School and Hutchinson Community College. She worked in medical records at the Reno County Health Department. Ileine was a member of Westside Baptist Church....

Dec 5, 2020

Arlyn LeRoy Lathrop, 83, formerly of Great Bend, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 5, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  He was born April 27, 1937, in Great Bend, to Roy Alfred and Olinda Augusta (Knop) Lathrop.

Arlyn was a 1955 graduate of Ellinwood High School.  He served in the United...

Dec 5, 2020

Bryson Wayne Strausberg, 41, died Saturday, December 5, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born January 23, 1979, in Hutchinson.

He was a graduate of Hutchinson High School. Bryson had worked as an assemblyman for AGCO for 16 years.

He coached youth sports, and also played in softball and bowling leagues. Other favorite...

Dec 4, 2020

Marjorie Jean Pryor, 90, passed away Friday, December 4, 2020, at Wesley Towers Retirement Community.  She was born at her childhood home north and east of Volland, KS, to Millard and Ruth (Brabb) Horne, on July 23, 1930.  Marjorie was the fourth of six children born to her parents.

Marjorie graduated from Alta Vista High School, Alta...

Dec 3, 2020

Gary Allen Rich, 76, died Thursday, December 3, 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born December 14, 1943, in Sterling, to Marion Edwin and Vivian (Miller) Rich.

Gary was a graduate of Nickerson High School and Salt City Business College. He was a member of Grace Bible Church.

Gary was a businessman, working many...

Dec 2, 2020

Hans von Finckenstein, 71, died December 2, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  He was born May 25, 1949, in Detmold, Germany.  Hans immigrated with his family in 1962, and proudly became a citizen in 1987.

Hans served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, and prior to his retirement, was the head custodian for...

Dec 2, 2020

Dallas 'Jim' James Fields, 74, passed away December 2, 2020, at Diversicare of Hutchinson.  He was born November 13, 1946, in Colby, to Dall J. and Effie Meb (Bearley) Fields.

Jim graduated from Atwood High School and served in the United States Army.  He was an independent over-the-road truck driver.  Jim was an avid Harley Davidson riding...

Dec 2, 2020

Addilynn Gail Moss was born in silence December 2, 2020 at Rice County District Hospital, Lyons.

She is survived by parents, Zachary and Lydia Moss; and sister, Elizabeth Moss, all of South Hutchinson.

Arrangement made with Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson.