Obituaries

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...