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Sara Vieyra

Sara Vieyra

Oct 22, 2020

Sara Vieyra, 86, of Hutchinson, died October 22, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born March 24, 1934, in Hutchinson, to Juan and Tranquilina (Marquez) Razo.

Sara graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1952. In addition to being a homemaker, she was a cook for the lunch counter at Woolworths for many years until it...

John Floyd Compton

John Floyd Compton

Oct 21, 2020

John Floyd Compton, 71, of Hutchinson, died October 21, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born February 15, 1949, in Russell, to Delbert J. and Geneva E. (Schwab) Compton.

John graduated from high school in Ajo, AZ, in 1967 and from State University of New York in 1972.  He was an officer at Hutchinson Correctional...

Paul E. Mathias

Paul E. Mathias

Oct 21, 2020

Paul E. Mathias, 88, died October 21, 2020, at his home. He was born December 31, 1931, in Nickerson, to Harvey Merle and Lola Gertrude (Toms) Mathias.

Paul served in the United States Army and Army Reserves from 1952-1960.   He retired from Morton Salt, after 26 years of service.  Paul enjoyed 'Young at Hearts' at the Delos...

Jerry 'Eli' Sanders

Jerry 'Eli' Sanders

Oct 20, 2020

Jerry 'Eli' Sanders, 50, of Hutchinson, died October 20, 2020, at his home. He was born October 14, 1970, in Kingman, to Jerry and Marie (Jones) Sanders.

Eli graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1988. He was a salesman for Treasure Chest Gun Shop. Eli loved guns and he loved talking to people, which was perfect for...

Gordon Bruce Stevens

Gordon Bruce Stevens

Oct 20, 2020

Gordon Bruce Stevens, 66, formerly of Hutchinson and McPherson, passed away October 20, 2020, in Rio Hondo, TX.  He was born December 16, 1953, to James A. (deceased) and Eldena Stevens.  Siblings: Duane Stevens (deceased), Theda Barbe, and Diana Stringer.  He was a member of the Walnut and Campbell Church of Christ, Hutchinson. Private burial service will be in...

John B. Grimes

John B. Grimes

Oct 20, 2020

John B. Grimes, 71, of Hutchinson, died October 20, 2020, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis, Wichita.  He was born February 19, 1949, in Youngstown, OH, to John Bryarly and Dora Marie Grimes.

John graduated from Sebring High School, Sebring, OH, and the University of Michigan.  He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. ...

Josephine Louise 'Jo' Harman

Josephine Louise 'Jo' Harman

Oct 20, 2020

Josephine Louise 'Jo' Harman, 78, of Hutchinson, died October 20, 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born October 30, 1941, in Hutchinson, to Harry B. and Dorothy M. (Cowell) Mock.

Jo graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1959, Hutchinson Community College in 1961, and attended Kansas State University. Her first job was in data entry for...

Earline Stoughton Polk

Earline Stoughton Polk

Oct 17, 2020

Earline Stoughton Polk, 94, died Saturday, October 17, 2020, at her home.  She was born April 27, 1926, at the Riverbanks Orchard, Hutchinson, to Earl and Katherine (Cox) Stoughton.

Earline graduated from Buhler High School in 1944 and attended Hutchinson Community College and Kansas State University. She served as the Director of Pioneer Senior Center (now known...

Ryan A. Mccarty

Ryan A. Mccarty

Oct 16, 2020

Ryan Anthony McCarty, age 40, of Hutchinson, beloved husband to Michelle (Cooper) McCarty, passed away suddenly on October 16, 2020 at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. Born in Wichita on March 28, 1980, Ryan was the son of the late Daniel and Robin (Johnson) McCarty.

Ryan graduated from Mulvane High School in 1998. He was an Operations Manager...

Georgianna 'Georgia' Marie Weber

Georgianna 'Georgia' Marie Weber

Oct 14, 2020

Georgianna Marie 'Georgia' Weber, 74, of Hutchinson, died October 14, 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born October 23, 1945, in Norton, to Frank W. and Ruth J. (Bielser) Currier.

Georgia graduated from Hoxie High School in 1963 and from Northwest Kansas Technical College, as well as attended Fort Hays State University. She served on the...

Stella Josephine Marquez

Stella Josephine Marquez

Oct 14, 2020

Stella Josephine Marquez, 70, formerly of Hutchinson, died October 14, 2020, at her home.  She was born January 16, 1950, in Hutchinson, to Juan Lopez and Louisa (Gomez) Marquez.

Stella graduated from Hutchinson High School and attended Wichita State University.  She worked for over 20 years as a cosmetologist at various salons in the area.  Stella enjoyed...

Gilbert 'Gil' L. Ash

Gilbert 'Gil' L. Ash

Oct 13, 2020

Gilbert 'Gil' L. Ash, 81, died October 13, 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  He was born October 6, 1939, in McPherson, to Clifford H. and Judith Viola (Tector) Ash.

Gil graduated from Enterprise Academy, Enterprise, KS, Hutchinson Community College, and took classes at Wichita State University.  He served in the United States Air Force from 1960 to...

Mark 'Big Al' Call

Mark 'Big Al' Call

Oct 12, 2020

Mark 'Big Al' Allen Call, 66, of Hutchinson, died October 12, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson, KS.  He was born August 28, 1954, in Sacramento, CA, to Norman Wiley and Dayle Jewel (Benscheidt) Call.

Mark graduated from Del Campo High School, Fair Oaks, CA, in 1972. He lettered  in football and  wrestling. He was the...

Robert 'Bob' Bernard Bush

Robert 'Bob' Bernard Bush

Oct 12, 2020

Robert "Bob" Bernard Bush, 58, of Hutchinson, died Oct. 12, 2020, at Hospice House of Reno County. Bob was born in 1962, at Camp Pendleton, Calif. to a career Marine Corps family. He was the youngest of six children of Maj. Clayton O. Bush and Mary Bush.

In 1996, Bob married Ann Stephens in Denver. In 1997,...

Gary Max Banker

Gary Max Banker

Oct 10, 2020

Gary Max Banker, 60, died October 10, 2020, at his home in Haven, KS.  He was born August 23, 1960, in Hutchinson, to Max and Maxine (Perryman) Banker.

Gary was a graduate of Fairfield High School, and a retired Master butcher, working for several local meat markets and processors.  He enjoyed hunting and trapshooting, winning several Amateur...

Billie Jane Blumenshine

Billie Jane Blumenshine

Oct 10, 2020

Billie Jane (Ball) Blumenshine, 95, died October 10, 2020, in Hutchinson.  She was born September 22, 1925, in Pratt, to Earl James and Faith Alvena (Freeman) Ball.

Billie attended Pratt schools, graduating in 1943.  She worked at the Pratt Air Base in a Civil Service position throughout World War II.  After resigning, Billie entered Wichita-St. Joseph School...

John 'Johnnie' M. Kaiser, Jr.

John 'Johnnie' M. Kaiser, Jr.

Oct 10, 2020

John 'Johnnie' Martin Kaiser, Jr., 74, died October 10, 2020, at his home.  He was born July 23, 1946, in Hutchinson, to John Martin and Bertha Ann (Friesen) Kaiser.

Johnnie graduated from Buhler High School, in 1964.  He loved life as a farmer and stockman. Johnnie enjoyed visiting with anyone and everyone, loved collecting guns, and working...

Alice M. Viegra

Alice M. Viegra

Oct 9, 2020

Alice M. Viegra, 82, of Hutchinson, died October 9, 2020, at Larksfield Place, Wichita. She was born April 11, 1938, in Silver City, NM, to Baldomero and Adela (Monje) Murillo.

In addition to being a homemaker, Alice worked at Wheatland Printing and ACS. She was an active member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, South Hutchinson,...

Patricia 'Patty' Louise Achilles

Patricia 'Patty' Louise Achilles

Oct 9, 2020

Patricia 'Patty' Louise Achilles, 90, of Hutchinson, went to be with her Savior October 9, 2020. She was born October 1, 1930, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Lee and Josephine (McKinney) Robinson.

She was a 1948 graduate of McPherson High School. She was a longtime member of Westside Baptist Church, Hutchinson. Patty had been a merchandiser for...

A. Harold Gottsch

A. Harold Gottsch

Oct 8, 2020

Albert 'Harold' Gottsch, 89, died Thursday, October 8, 2020, at Hester Care Center, Hutchinson. He was born May 26, 1931, in Woods County, OK, to Albert Henry and Anna Katherine (Finnigan) Gottsch.

Harold graduated from Dacoma High School, Dacoma, OK, Oklahoma A&M College, and received his master's degree from Kansas State University.  He moved from El Dorado...

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