Elmer 'Jim' James Brawner
Aug 20, 2020
Elmer James 'Jim' Brawner, 78, of South Hutchinson, died August 20, 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born May 29, 1942, in Reed Springs, MO, to Arlie William and Mildred (Whitaker) Brawner.
Jim attended Hutchinson High School and retired as manager of J.D. Auto Salvage, South Hutchinson, with over 40 years of service. He was a...
Dale 'Ed' Edward Emmert
Aug 18, 2020
Dale 'Ed' Edward Emmert, 83, of Hutchinson, KS, died August 18, 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born September 27, 1936, in Redfield, IA, to Lester Dale and Catherine Cecelia (Wagoner) Emmert.
Ed was a 1954 graduate of Redfield High School, Redfield, IA, and a 1958 graduate of McPherson College, McPherson, KS. He lived 46 years...
Norman C. Sawaya
Aug 17, 2020
Norman C. Sawaya, 87, of Hutchinson, passed away August 17, 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.
He is survived by: his wife of 65 years, Patricia; children, Sharon (Jim DeFries), Diana, James, Chris (Nancy); six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and his sister, Anna Evonne Scuitte.
Norman was preceded in death by: his parents, Olive and George Sawaya;...
Vickie Beth Befort
Aug 16, 2020
Vickie Beth Befort, 76, of Hutchinson, died August 16, 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born October 13, 1943, in Lyons, to George and Rotha Lee (Grenell) Pryor.
Vickie graduated from Great Bend High School and attended Kansas State University. She retired from Collins Bus Corporation.
On March 5, 1964, she married Alvin 'Al'...
David Joe Neighbors
Aug 16, 2020
David Joe Neighbors, 89, Hutchinson, died August 16, 2020, at McPherson Health & Rehab. He was born September 2, 1930, in Hutchinson, to William 'Bill' and Ethyl M. (Bailey) Neighbors.
David attended St. John's Military School in Salina. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1947 and served until he was honorably discharged in 1951 during...
Gerald 'Gary' Teter
Aug 15, 2020
Gerald 'Gary' Teter, 79, died August 15, 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born July 3, 1941, in Hutchinson, to Jerald and Doris (Field) Teter.
On July 13, 1962, he married Donna Dailey at Bethany Church of the Nazarene, Hutchinson. Gary and Donna met at church while in high school. They shared 58 years of marriage...
Donna Janette (Phillips) Fallis
Aug 15, 2020
Donna Janette (Phillips) Fallis, 88, formerly of Hutchinson, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2020. She was born prematurely at home, weighing three pounds at birth, on September 10, 1931, in rural Montgomery County, near Cherryvale, to Hugh and Bernice (Bowers) Phillips.
Donna attended a rural one room grade school near Stafford, KS, and graduated from Hutchinson...
Glen Waters
Aug 13, 2020
Glen Waters, 79, died August 13, 2020, at his son's home. He was born May 19, 1941, in Turon, to Earl and Edna (Jones) Waters.
Glen graduated from Turon High School in 1959. He was a retired farmer and stockman. Glen was a former Turon City Judge and served on the Fairfield School Board.
He...
Harley Nisly
Aug 13, 2020
Harley Nisly, 87, of Hutchinson, died peacefully in his home on Aug. 13, 2020. He was born March 28, 1933, in Hutchinson, to Edward D. and Elizabeth (Yoder) Nisly.
On November 17, 1955, Harley married Emma (Yutzy) Nisly, in Hutchinson. She preceded him in death on May 17, 2019.
Surviving are: two sons and four...
Roberta Thomas Weaver
Aug 12, 2020
Roberta June Thomas Weaver, 92 of Hutchinson, KS, peacefully went to be with the Lord Wednesday morning, August 12, 2020. A private family gathering will be scheduled to celebrate Roberta's life and to scatter her ashes.
Born Roberta Belle Eastwood on October 19, 1927 to Robert Fulton & Elsie Isabel (Surface) Eastwood, her middle name was changed...
Tyler Drew Kidd
Aug 11, 2020
Tyler Drew Kidd, 34, formerly of Hutchinson, died August 11, 2020, at his home. He was born May 8, 1986, in Hutchinson, to Mark Kidd and Lori (Mendenhall) Kidd Durant.
Tyler graduated from Hutchinson High School in 2005. He enjoyed life, loved to laugh and to make people laugh. Tyler was often found listening to vintage music...
Velma Darlene Dunham Geist
Aug 10, 2020
Velma Darlene Dunham Geist, 91, of Hutchinson, died August 10, 2020, at Good Samaritan Society, Hutchinson Village. She was born February 7, 1929, in Hutchinson, to George O. and Edith I. (Cowles) Beale.
Velma graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1947, where she enjoyed playing sports, such as ping pong, basketball and volleyball. Velma attended Hutchinson Community...
Jerry Dean Cathcart
Aug 10, 2020
Jerry Dean Cathcart, 85, died Monday, August 10, 2020, at Thorne Care Center. He was born February 23, 1935, in Cave Springs, Arkansas, to Hershel and Eunice Bell (Ford) Cathcart.
In 1953, he graduated from Newkirk High School, Newkirk, Oklahoma. Jerry attended Park Place Christian Church. In 1990, he retired as Trainmaster from BNSF Railroad Company.
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Regena 'Gena' R. Raigoza
Aug 10, 2020
Regena Rene 'Gena' Raigoza, 58, died unexpectedly Monday, August 10, 2020, at Wesley Rehabilitation Hospital, Wichita. She was born October 15, 1961, in Hutchinson, to Charles Fredrick and Marjorie Ann (Brack) Wehmeyer.
Gena graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1979. She worked at Woodwork Manufacturing & Supply for the past 10 years as a bookkeeper. Gena enjoyed...
Timothy 'Tim' L. Scott
Aug 8, 2020
Timothy Lee 'Tim' Scott, 62, died August 8, 2020, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. He was born February 18, 1958, in Hutchinson, to William 'Bill' and Barbara Scott.  (Ironically, Tim's parents died on the same month and day as Tim, August 8, 2008, in a tragic car accident).
Tim graduated from Burrton High School in 1976 and...
Bruce D Hill
Aug 7, 2020
Bruce D. Hill, 73, of Hutchinson, died August 7, 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born May 28, 1947, in Hutchinson, to Delmar and Ruby (Gaeddart) Hill.
Bruce graduated from Nickerson High School in 1965 and Emporia University in 1970. He worked for Dillons in Human Resources and then at Apac Shears as the Human Resources...
William Rex Johnson
Aug 6, 2020
William Rex Johnson, 83, of Hutchinson, died August 6, 2020, at his home. He was born January 18, 1937, in Cushing, OK, to William Abraham and Mabel Estelle (Bowen) Johnson.
Rex was a 1955 graduate of Lorraine High School, Lorraine, KS, and served in the United States Army from 1959 to 1962. He lived most of his...
Earnest 'Sam' Maldonado
Aug 5, 2020
Earnest 'Sam' Maldonado, 80, of Hutchinson, died August 5, 2020, at Hospice House. He was born September 25, 1939, in Eagle Pass, TX, to Simon and Julia (Cortez) Maldonado.
Sam served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a police officer for the city of Stafford for over 20 years, retiring as Chief...
William 'Bill' Edward Nisly
Aug 5, 2020
William "Bill" Edward Nisly, 88, died on August 5, 2020, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. He was born on October 22, 1931, to Edward and Lizzie (Yoder) Nisly, in Hutchinson, Kansas.  On April 29, 1956, he married Elizabeth Yutzy.
William was baptized as a teen in the Amish church, and later became a member of Cedar...
Dennis Lee Allison
Aug 5, 2020
Dennis Lee Allison, 79, of South Hutchinson, died August 5, 2020, at Mennonite Friendship Communities. He was born January 21, 1941, in Hutchinson, to Lloyd S. and Charlotte L. (Edwards) Allison.
Dennis graduated from Nickerson High School in 1959. He attended Hutchinson Community College, earned a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from McPherson College, Master of...
