Obituaries

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...