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Andrew D. "Andy" Shultz

Andrew D. "Andy" Shultz

Dec 17, 2020

Andrew 'Andy' D.  Shultz, 75, died Thursday, December 17, 2020, at Castleton. He was born May 14, 1945, in Hutchinson, to Harold E. and Iris (Magers) Shultz.

He was a 1963 graduate of Buhler High School, an Army veteran serving in Thailand, and a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.

In 1995, Andrew...

Joaquin Valtierra-Serrano

Joaquin Valtierra-Serrano

Dec 15, 2020

Joaquin Valtierra-Serrano, 75, died December 15, 2020. He was born September 27, 1945, in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, to Nicanor and Matilde (Serrano) Valtierra.

A resident of Hutchinson since 1992, Joaquin had his own baking business, Panaderia Sol. He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, South Hutchinson.

He married Maria Soledad Salgado....

Mary Gay Mullins

Mary Gay Mullins

Dec 14, 2020

Mary Gay Mullins, 83, died December 14, 2020, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. She was born January 30, 1937, in Melbourne, AR, to Autry Vernon and Mary Jean (Estes) Rector.

Gay graduated from Arlington High School, Arlington, KS, in 1955, where she played basketball and was a cheerleader. After high school, she received her bachelor's and...

Robert 'Bob' Richard Lind

Robert 'Bob' Richard Lind

Dec 14, 2020

Robert Richard 'Bob' Lind, 90, of Hutchinson, loving husband and charitable community partner, passed away December 14, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He had been active and healthy (he still used his computer daily!) until he contracted Covid-19.

Bob was born March 26, 1930, in Manhattan, to Roy & Hazel (Lloyd) Lind. He graduated from Manhattan...

Elma Elizabeth Thompson

Elma Elizabeth Thompson

Dec 14, 2020

Elma Thompson, 102, passed away December 14, 2020, at her residence.  She was born October 6, 1918, in Adams County near Golden, IL, to William Jacob and Naomi (Moss) Ketchum.

Elma graduated from Augusta High School, Augusta, IL, in 1936.  In 1939, she moved to Hutchinson.  Elma was a homemaker.  She was a member of St. Teresa...

Winona Maye Goering

Winona Maye Goering

Dec 13, 2020

Formerly of Arlington, KS

Winona Maye Goering, 94, died Sunday, December 13, 2020, at Pleasant View Home, Inman. She was born May 26, 1926, at Pretty Prairie, to Frank and Loretta Elinor "Lora" (Dickerson) Hendrixson.

She was a 1944 graduate of Pretty Prairie High School and member of Arlington United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women,...

Raymond "Ray" Mora

Raymond "Ray" Mora

Dec 13, 2020

Raymond "Ray" H. Mora, 80, of Hutchinson, died December 13, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born November 3, 1940, in Hutchinson, to Theodore and Josephine (Garcia) Mora.

Ray graduated from Hutchinson High School and Hutchinson Community College. He was an Inspection supervisor and union leader for Kansas Gas Services. Ray loved to collect baseball...

Jimmie 'Jim' Darling Southworth

Jimmie 'Jim' Darling Southworth

Dec 12, 2020

Jimmie 'Jim' Darling Southworth, 87, passed away December 12, 2020, at Diversicare of Hutchinson.  He was born October 16, 1933, in South Hutchinson, to Jimmie and Esther Lorraine (Hauert) Southworth.

Jim was a graduate of Partridge High School, Partridge.  Upon graduation, he entered the United States Army and served from 1953-1955 during the Korean War.  He was...

Donald "Duke" Wiggins

Donald "Duke" Wiggins

Dec 12, 2020

Donald "Duke" Wiggins, 74, died December 12, 2020, at his home.  He was born April 26, 1946, in Independence, to Donald Leslie and Gladys (Farney) Wiggins.

Duke graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1964 and Wichita State University.  He retired as the treasurer and accountant for Krause Plow after over 40 years of service.  Duke loved watching...

Ruth Evelyn Huffman

Ruth Evelyn Huffman

Dec 11, 2020

Ruth Evelyn Huffman, 98, of Hutchinson, died December 11, 2020, at Diversicare of Hutchinson. She was born May 24, 1922, in McKracken, to James and Ina (Fitzgerald) Brenner.

Ruth graduated from LaCrosse High School followed by Salt City Business College. She worked for Koeppen Electric and the City of Hutchinson as a secretary and treasurer. Ruth belonged...

Jace Bruce

Jace Bruce

Dec 10, 2020

Jace Bruce, 62, of Hutchinson, died December 10, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born April 6, 1958, in Hutchinson, to James and Joan (Byer) Bruce.

Jace graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1977. He was employed at the Reno County Court House.

He is survived by: wife, Denise Bruce, Hutchinson; son, Aaron...

Kenneth 'Kenny' Rosiere

Kenneth 'Kenny' Rosiere

Dec 10, 2020

Kenneth "Kenny" Max Rosiere, 50, died December 10, 2020, in Hutchinson.  Kenny was born September 13, 1970, in Joplin, Missouri, to Gary and Linda Rosiere.

He graduated Haven High School in Haven, and spent many years in construction and welding, among many other many talents.

Kenny was the kind of man who would drop everything...

Elinor 'Ellie' Faubion Nestler

Elinor 'Ellie' Faubion Nestler

Dec 9, 2020

Elinor "Ellie" Faubion Nestler, 87, died December 9, 2020, at Wesley Towers, Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson, KS.  She was born on March 3, 1933, in Kansas City, MO to Raymond and Francis (Haseltine) Faubion.

Ellie graduated from Atchison High School in 1951, and Kansas State College in 1955, with a degree in Home Economics and Journalism.  While...

Darlene Delores Eiland

Darlene Delores Eiland

Dec 9, 2020

Darlene Delores (Shultz) Eiland, 81, loving mother of O'Nita Jones, Camden, AR, Darrell (Michele), Hays, KS, Jeff (Michelle), Camden, AR, Amanda Schwab (John), Liberal, KS, Teresa Bates (Brett), Dallas, TX and Angela Webb (Everette), Lebanon, MO, went to be with her Savior on December 9, 2020.

Darlene was born to H.M. "Jake" and Electa Shultz on July...

George John Ojeda

George John Ojeda

Dec 8, 2020

George John Ojeda, 81, of Hutchinson, died December 8, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born December 24, 1938, in Hutchinson, to John and Elizabeth (Caudillo) Ojeda.

George was a graduate of Hutchinson High School and served for a year in the United States Army. He worked for Leech Products and Furrs Cafeteria. George loved...

Marcia G. Cooper

Marcia G. Cooper

Dec 8, 2020

Marcia Gae Cooper, 83, died December 8, 2020, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson.  She was born March 17, 1937, in Neodesha, Kansas, to Wilborn and Muriel Ellen (Sale) Grokett.

Marcia graduated from Neodesha High School, and Emporia State Teachers College.  She was a homemaker.  Marcia enjoyed tending to her flowers, playing the violin and watching KU...

Alvin 'Al' Albright

Alvin 'Al' Albright

Dec 8, 2020

Alvin Lee 'Al' Albright, 87, died December 8, 2020, at Stafford County Hospital.  He was born August 4, 1933, in Pretty Prairie, to Arthur H. and Mary Alice (Lambert) Albright.

Al graduated from Pretty Prairie High School in 1951.  He then attended HCC, before being drafted into the United States Army.  Al worked in the carpet business...

Edward 'Ed' Hullet

Edward 'Ed' Hullet

Dec 8, 2020

Edward 'Ed' Hullet, 94, of Hutchinson, passed away December 8, 2020, in his home surrounded by his family. He was born January 3, 1926, in Avard, OK, to Cleo and Pauline Hullet.

Ed married his high school sweetheart, Jean Riecker, on July 4, 1945. They were married for 75 years.

Ed loved the land and...

Evelyn "Lynn' Miller

Evelyn "Lynn' Miller

Dec 8, 2020

Evelyn Marie "Lynn" Miller, 97, of McPherson, died December 8, 2020, at the Cedars in McPherson. She was born July 3, 1923, in Hutchinson, to Henry and Gladys (Bobey) Lanning.

Lynn graduated from Hutchinson High School. She was a clothing buyer for Pegues Department Store, giving her the opportunity to travel all over the country. In their...

Shelli Rae Blackburn

Shelli Rae Blackburn

Dec 8, 2020

Shelli Rae Blackburn, 61, passed away December 8, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  She was born October 20, 1959, in Hutchinson, to Raymond and Elaine (Simpson) King.

Shelli graduated from Nickerson High School early in 1977, to attend Hutchinson Community College. For several years, she was secretary at St. Teresa's Catholic Church, Hutchinson, prior to working...

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