Obituaries

Mar 13, 2021

Ervin Lee Horton, 93, passed away March 13, 2021, at his residence.  He was born April 6, 1927, in Great Bend, to Charles Ellsworth and Hattie Ivy (Watters) Horton.

Ervin attended public schools in Great Bend and Nickerson.  He served in the United States Army from 1945 to 1947, being stationed in Germany during World War II. ...

Mar 10, 2021

Martha Wiens, 85, passed away March 10, 2021, at Legend of Hutchinson.  She was born October 18, 1935, in Munich, Germany, to Karl and Elizabeth (Schickhoffer) Maier.

Martha designed and handcrafted knitted clothing for Pegues and Wiley's Department Stores, both formerly located in Hutchinson.  For several years, she co-hosted a weekly German food cooking segment on KWCH...

Mar 10, 2021

Carol Ann Glasgow, 78, of Hutchinson, died March 10, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born July 12, 1942, in Longmont, Colorado, the daughter of George L. and Verna B. (Branber) Stieber.

A Hutchinson resident since 2012, Carol was a homemaker. She enjoyed crafts, fishing, puzzles, games, and was a huge Jeff Gordon and Denver...

Mar 10, 2021

Delma J. Thiel, 70, died peacefully March 10, 2021, in Hutchinson. Survivors include: son, Rex Thiel and his wife Jennifer; daughter, Dawn Thiel; five grandchildren, Mariah Lytle, Ryan Thiel, Adrian and Isaiah Price; and many family and friends who loved her.

Cremation has taken place.

Mar 9, 2021

Carl Coleman Miller II, 65, died March 9, 2021, in Derby. He was born June 15, 1955 in Salina, KS., to Carl Miller and Katherine Buttermore. He was a graduate of Missouri Southern State. He was a resident of McPherson, KS., and attended First Baptist Church, McPherson. Carl enjoyed table tennis and was a member of table tennis clubs...

Mar 9, 2021

Raymond B. Harper Jr., 86, of Hutchinson,  died March 9, 2021, at Pleasant View Home, Inman. He was born June 25, 1934, in Uniontown, PA, to Raymond and Evelyn (Cashner) Harper Sr.

Ray served in the United States Navy from 1951 to 1955. He was stationed at the base in Yoder and served on the aircraft carrier,...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...