Obituaries

Sep 20, 2020

Katherine 'Katie' Estrella, 92, died September 20, 2020, at Good Samaritan Society - Hutchinson Village. She was born March 22, 1928, in Ness City, to Carl and Clara (Schlitter) Leiker.

Katie was primarily a homemaker. She was a member of V.F.W. Bob Campbell Post #1361 Ladies Auxiliary, where she loved to dance. Katie also was a member...

Sep 19, 2020

Manfred 'Fred' Fuchs, 84, died from vascular dementia September 19, 2020.  Fred was born in Germany, October 11, 1935.

The first ten years of his life were overshadowed by the Nazi regime.  He came to the United States in 1957, and as a proud naturalized citizen and United States Army veteran, he was very concerned about the...

Sep 19, 2020

Mahlon L. Miller, 90, of Hutchinson, went to be with his Lord & Savior on September 19,2020. He was born on September 1, 1930 in rural Hutchinson, the son of Levi D. and Clara (Nisly) Miller.

Mahlon was a member of Cedar Crest Amish Mennonite Church in Pleasantview. He enjoyed participating in various men's choirs as time...

Sep 18, 2020

Erma Jean Mayfield, 98, died September 18, 2020, at Thorne Care Center. She was born July 22, 1922, in Croft, to Ira and Virginia (White) Mears.  Erma graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1941 and Hutchinson Junior College in 1943.

In addition to being a homemaker, she worked in public relations, and in purchasing, sales, and consulting...

Sep 18, 2020

Marcia B. Brown, 66, died September 18, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  She was born March 12, 1954, in Hutchinson, to Donald Ray and Ruth Maxine (Applegate) Murphy.

Marcia was a 1972 graduate of Fairfield High School, Langdon, and attended Fort Hays State University.  She previously was the secretary/treasurer of Mid-States Wool Growers Co-op, South Hutchinson. ...

Sep 17, 2020

Barbara Lee 'Barb' Carithers, 83, died September 17, 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  She was born October 27, 1936, in Hooker, OK, to Ben and Hazel (Daniels) Bell.

Barb graduated from Hutchinson High School and Salt City Business College, Hutchinson.  She owned Barb's Bail Bonds for over 40 years.  Barb enjoyed bowling, dancing, traveling, and casinos (especially...

Sep 17, 2020

Patricia Lynn Kirkland, 53, of Wichita, died September 17, 2020, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis, Wichita. She was born May 29, 1967, in Medicine Lodge, to Bob and Pearl (Lynch) Hignight.

Patricia graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1985, and attended Hesston College. She was a former  member of Westside Baptist Church, Hutchinson.

In...

Sep 15, 2020

Jasper Jerald 'J.J.' Green-Hiskey, son of Melissa Green and Zach Hiskey, Hutchinson, was born in silence on September 15, 2020. Graveside service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 26, 2020, at Wildmead Cemetery, Nickerson. Memorials are suggested to J.J. Green-Hiskey Memorial Fund in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Sep 14, 2020

Garland Virgil Longhofer, 94, of Hutchinson, died September 14, 2020, at Hester Care Center, Hutchinson.  He was born March 16, 1926, to S.E. and Goldia (Smith) Longhofer.

Garland was a 1944 graduate of Dickinson County Community High School, Chapman, KS.  He was in the United States Army from 1944 to 1946, and served in Okinawa and the...

Sep 13, 2020

Marie Hawkins, 90, died September 13, 2020, surrounded by her family at her son's home in Hutchinson.  She was born April 4, 1930, in Coyle, OK, to Tolbert Whitfield and Cora Elizabeth (Downey) Allison.

Marie graduated from high school in 1948 and junior college in 1950.  She was a devoted homemaker and enjoyed collecting dolls.  Her greatest...

Sep 13, 2020

Keith Miller, 58, of Tuttle, OK. went to be with his Lord on September 13 th , 2020, following a stroke. Keith was born on January 25 th , 1962 to Mahlon and Fannie (Yoder) Miller in Hutchinson, KS.

Keith grew up on a dairy farm with his parents and nine siblings. His upbringing instilled in him...

Sep 13, 2020

William Elroy 'Bill' Briggs, 79, of Hutchinson, died September 13, 2020, at his home. He was born September 8, 1941, in Hutchinson to Verner and Ethel (Hester) Briggs.  As the Lord blessed him with great Light in his life, it was only befitting that Will passed on a bright sunny afternoon and on a Sunday, the Lord's Day. Will's...

Sep 13, 2020

Dorothy M. Beeman

( May 05, 1929 - September 13, 2020 )

Dorothy Moon Beeman died peacefully at home on September 13, 2020, after a brief illness. A lifelong resident of Denver, she was born on May 5, 1929, to Francis Gordon and Lillian Moon. She graduated from Denver East High School, Colorado Women's College and...

Sep 10, 2020

Roberta 'Bobbie' Ann Robbins, age 80, of Hutchinson, peacefully passed from this life on September 10, 2020.  She was a restaurateur prior to her retirement.  Roberta enjoyed boating, watching baseball, auto racing, and collecting stuffed animals.  She and her husband, Wayne, were members of Zion Lutheran Church, Hutchinson.

Roberta was born March 4, 1940, in Denver, CO,...

Sep 9, 2020

Jim Epp's salvation was fully realized on September 9, 2020.  The faith God gave him is now fulfilled as he looks on his Savior.  Jim's family is comforted knowing that he is now joyfully glorifying God, free from sin and the concerns of earthly life.

Jim was born to Abraham E. Epp and Sarah T. (Rempel) Epp...

Sep 8, 2020

Jeffrey Todd Mundhenke, 51, of Hutchinson, passed away September 8, 2020, at his home. He was born on February 3, 1969, in Wichita.

The beloved son of Gary and Sherry Mundhenke, he wrestled and played football while attending Hutchinson High School. Jeff then graduated from Pittsburg State University, where he was starting tackle on the 1991 National...

Sep 8, 2020

Tim Edward Nachtigal, 64, died September 8, 2020, at Hospice House, with his two sisters by his side.  He was born March 17, 1956, in Hutchinson, to Robert and Agnes Darlene (Revel) Nachtigal.

Tim graduated from Hutchinson High School, where he swam on the swim team.  For the past 30 years, he had been a quadriplegic.  Tim...

Sep 7, 2020

Garrett Jones, 29, of Hutchinson, died September 7, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born on June 11, 1991, in Moses Lake, Washington, to Shawn and Christi (Chadwell) Jones.

Garrett graduated from McGavock High School, Tennessee, in 2009. Following high school, he joined the Kansas Army National Guard, serving overseas twice. His time in the...

Sep 7, 2020

Edward Herman Thode, 82, died September 7, 2020, at his home. He was born December 5, 1937, in Plevna, to Albert D. and Thelma E. (Drake) Thode.

Edward graduated from Nickerson High School in 1955. He served in the United States Army from 1956 to 1960, spending three of those years in Germany. After his honorable discharge,...

Sep 7, 2020

Bernice Scott, 90, of Hutchinson, passed away on September 7, 2020.  She was born July 4, 1930, in Hutchinson, to Henry and Helen (Richardson) Johnson, Sr.

Bernice graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1948.  She married Glen A. Scott from Haven, on September 11, 1948.  As a teenager, Bernice worked at the Hutchinson Fox Theatre and as...