Patsy Wiard
Oct 8, 2020
Patsy Wiard, age 81, passed away on October 8, 2020, at Health Central Hospital in Ocoee, FL of natural causes. Patsy was the daughter of Lee and Frieda Allen. She was born and raised in and around Kingman, KS. Patsy was preceded in death by her husband, Darwin last year and her brother Lael Allen.
Patsy was...
Joanne Smith
Oct 7, 2020
JoAnne Smith, 92, of Hutchinson, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 7, 2020. She was born April 25, 1928, in Augusta, to Bertram and Flora (Fitzwilliam) St. Clair.
JoAnne married the love of her life, Albert 'Al', on November 16, 1948, in Hutchinson. They remained in Hutchinson and raised their family. JoAnne's lifelong love...
Randy Ford
Oct 7, 2020
Randy Ford, 36, died October 7, 2020, at his home. He was born September 12, 1984, in Hutchinson, to Russell James and Betina Mae (Southards) Ford.
Randy was a 2003 graduate of Valley Center High School, and attended Butler Community College. He was employed as a warehouse technician for Liquid Dynamics since 2007.
Randy is...
Fred L Miller
Oct 7, 2020
Fred L. Miller, 85, of South Hutchinson, died October 7, 2020, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. He was born July 27, 1935, in Hutchinson, to Levi and Clara (Nisly) Miller.
Fred worked for Cessna and Doskocil. He attended Journey at South Hutchinson. Fred was known in the community for his taxi service, where he met and...
Joseph Anthony 'Joe' Wendell
Oct 7, 2020
Joseph Anthony 'Joe' Wendell, of Hutchinson, the legend who could improvise a far-fetched tale without even a smirk, ended his final chapter on October 7, 2020, at the age of 71.
He was born in Beloit on September 18, 1949, to John Martin 'Kenny' and Lucile (Koster) Wendell. The third of eight children, Joe grew up in...
Mary Kathleen 'Kathy' Eckley
Oct 6, 2020
Mary Kathleen 'Kathy' Eckley, 74, formerly of Hutchinson, died October 6, 2020, at Ascension Via Christi St. Joseph. She was born March 25, 1946, in Huntington, IN, to John W. and Evelyn Lorene (Shuster) Eckley.
Kathy graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1964, and Mercy School of Nursing (the same nursing school where Kathy's mom received her...
Karyn Sue Borntrager
Oct 6, 2020
Karyn Sue Borntrager, 75, of Hutchinson, died October 6, 2020, at her home. She was born March 16, 1945, in Harrisburg, PA, to Ben and Ida (Troyer) Bontrager.
Before retirement, Karyn worked for Carriage Crossing and in the bakery at Wal-Mart. She was very talented at crocheting. Karyn attended Eastwood Church of Christ, in Hutchinson.
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Larry R. Goering
Oct 4, 2020
Larry R. Goering, 63, formerly of Hutchinson, passed away at Pleasant View Nursing Home, Inman, on Sunday, October 4, 2020. He was born to Walter and Doris (Schrag) Goering on May 15, 1957, at the hospital in Kingman.
Larry faithfully worked at the United States Postal Service Office, in Hutchinson, for 27 years, until his deteriorating health...
Philip Miller Ziegler
Oct 4, 2020
Philip Miller Ziegler, 85, of Hutchinson, Kansas died October 4, 2020, at Legends of Hutchinson. He was born January 10, 1935, in Oakley, Kansas, to Tony and Margaret (Miller) Ziegler.
Philip graduated from Oakley High School in 1952, and attended Regis College in Colorado. He was General Manager for Kansas Farmers Service Association. Philip touched many lives...
Kent Baird
Oct 3, 2020
Kent Baird, 64, of Hutchinson, died October 3, 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born July 1, 1956, in Chanute, to Owen Duane and Delora May (Rollins) Baird.
Kent was a graduate of Altoona-Midway High School, Buffalo, and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture Economics from Kansas State University. He was employed at the...
Mary Catherine 'Aunt Mary' Johnson
Oct 2, 2020
Mary Catherine 'Aunt Mary' Johnson, 75, died October 2, 2020, at Hospice House. She was born May 3, 1945, in Lyons, to Maple and Lillie (Lewis) Taylor.
Mary graduated from Chase High School in 1963 and Jackson Commercial College, Jackson, MS. She worked as a legal secretary for Gilliland & Hayes LLC until her retirement. Mary then...
Stan W. Crank
Sep 30, 2020
Stan W. Crank, 59, classic car lover and sports enthusiast, died September 30, 2020, at his home. He was born October 4, 1960, in Hutchinson, to Earl William and Delores Jane (Pauls) Crank.
Stan would not want a big fuss, a service, or even an obituary. If an obituary was deemed absolutely necessary, he certainly would not...
Doris Elaine Livingston
Sep 30, 2020
Doris Elaine Livingston, a long-time Hutchinson resident and native of El Dorado, died Wednesday, September 30, 2020, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. She was 91.
Doris' primary devotion was to her family, but her kindness, generosity, and service was felt by friends as well as strangers throughout her life.
She was born February 1, 1929,...
Lloyd W. Ballhagen
Sep 28, 2020
Lloyd W. Ballhagen, 89, died Monday, September 28, 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born August 21, 1931, in a farmhouse six miles east of Peever, South Dakota, one of the eight children of Frank and Vesper (Metz) Ballhagen.
Lloyd graduated from Beardsley High School, Beardsley, MN, in 1949, and spent two years on the farm...
Donna Mae Neese
Sep 27, 2020
Donna Mae Neese, 82, died September 27, 2020, in Norman, OK, comfortably in her home with family by her side. She was born October 24, 1937, in Pretty Prairie, KS, to Ervin P. and Helen Ruth (Goering) Graber.
Donna graduated from Hutchinson High School, Hutchinson, KS, in 1955. She worked as the Human Resources Manager for Holmes...
Paul A. Blauer
Sep 26, 2020
Paul Alan Blauer, 43, died unexpectedly at his home in Wichita on Saturday, September 26, 2020.
Paul was born July 27, 1977, in Hutchinson, to Gary and Judith 'Judy' (Sillin) Blauer. He graduated from Hutchinson High School with the class of 1996.
Paul owned his own business in Wichita, Blauer's Commercial Cleaning Service (BCCS), for...
Donna Lee Kelley
Sep 25, 2020
Donna Lee Kelley, 80, of Hutchinson, died September 25, 2020, at Hospice House. She was born October 6, 1939, in Russell, to Walter and Elsie (Weymaster) Schmidt.
Donna graduated from Hoisington High School in 1957 and Salt City Business College. She worked as a secretary at Plaza Astle Realty for 45 years until she retired. Donna was...
Ralph Laverne Bryant
Sep 24, 2020
Ralph Laverne Bryant was born in Ellinwood, Kansas, on June 4, 1925. Only a few weeks before passing peacefully at Hospice House on September 24, 2020, Ralph was digging the velvety soil in his beautiful garden with his strong, bare hands. He was also dancing the two-step, polkas, and waltzes 2 days a week at Elmdale Senior Center and...
Virginia 'Jalayn' Falk
Sep 24, 2020
Virginia 'Jalayn' Falk, 89, died September 24, 2020, at Hester Care Center, Hutchinson. She was born December 2, 1930, in Kansas City, MO, to Fred Elbert and Marie (Shumway) Woodard.
Jalayn graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1948. She worked in the office for her husband and brothers' business- Falk Bros. Floor Covering. Jalayn later worked at...
Eldon L. 'Van' Van Etten
Sep 21, 2020
Eldon L. 'Van' Van Etten, 84, died September 21, 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born March 20, 1936, in Anthony, to Clyde L. and Sarah 'Dollie' (Richardson) Van Etten.
Eldon graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1954, and Baptist Bible College, Springfield, MO, in 1957. He was an exterminator for Hawks Pest Control in Wichita...
