Obituaries

Jul 18, 2020

Vincent Michael Cooper, 62, died July 18, 2020, at his residence.  He was born February 19, 1958, in Hutchinson, to Merrill Clayton and Veronica Jo (Martines) Cooper.

Vince was a 1976 graduate of Mitchell High School, Colorado Springs, CO, and a 1982 graduate of Metro State College, Denver, CO.  He was the Information Technology Director at REPCO...

Jul 17, 2020

Leona Omega Teague, 79, died July 17, 2020, at Hospice House.  She was born October 1, 1940, in Mulberry, Kansas, to Walter Hamilton and Ruby (Burke) Hamilton Aten.

Leona attended West High School in Wichita.  She worked as a cook and housekeeper.  Leona was an avid reader, seamstress, master cook and baker, and loved music and to...

Jul 17, 2020

David James Bottomley, 68, died July 17, 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born February 7, 1952, in Wichita, to Robert J. 'Bob' and Charlene L. (Nichols) Bottomley.

David graduated from Wichita Southeast High School and the University of Kansas. He was a salesman for Feist Publications for many years following his experience at Bob Bottomley...

Jul 16, 2020

Robert James Ruhnke, 45, of Hutchinson, peacefully passed away July 16, 2020, at his residence, in Hutchinson, KS, from a heart attack. He was born to Lucy M. (Garver) and Major Robert A. Ruhnke on September 7, 1974, at Clark Air Force Base, Republic of the Philippines.

Growing up in a military family, Rob developed a deep...

Jul 16, 2020

Edwin 'Dick' Wiens, 90, of Hutchinson, died July 16, 2020, at Legend of Hutchinson. He was born August 13, 1929, in Inman, to Henry and Katie (Regehr) Wiens.

Dick joined the United States Navy on March 2, 1952, and served in the Marshall Islands during the Korean War, transporting and observing atomic bomb testing in the Pacific....

Jul 15, 2020

Anna J. Cole, 93, of Hutchinson, died July 15, 2020, at her residence. She was born January 1, 1927, in Arthur, IL, to Joseph and Katie (Beachy) Helmuth.

Anna had many jobs over the years, including a daycare, dry cleaners, school aide, and caring for the elderly. She loved bowling, Bingo, and especially traveling. Anna was a...

Jul 15, 2020

Opal Leona Krehbiel, 95, of Hutchinson, passed peacefully and left the loving care of her family to be reunited with her heavenly family on July 15, 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  Opal was born January 7, 1925, in Pretty Prairie, to Ben P.O. and Adina (Graber) Graber.

She attended Savage Elementary School and was a 1943 graduate...

Jul 15, 2020

Robert Eugene 'Bob' Field, 97, died July 15, 2020, at Prairie Sunset Home, Pretty Prairie. He was born August 27, 1922, in Hutchinson, to Brice Wilford and Helen Lucille (Gibbs) Field.

He graduated Hutchinson High School in 1941.  Bob served in the United States Army from 1942 to 1943.  He was stationed in Africa as a private...

Jul 14, 2020

Michael Eugene and Delinda Lea Kaufman, both 67, of Hutchinson, died July 14, 2020, in an accident west of Concordia.  Michael was born October 16, 1952, in Hutchinson, to Victor Herman and Joan Eileen (Hanselman) Kaufman.  Delinda was born May 10, 1953, in Hutchinson, to Darold L. and Donna L. (Tillery) Baker.

Michael and Delinda were 1971...

Jul 13, 2020

Robert Wayne Lewis, 69, of Manhattan, died July 13, 2020, at Stormont Vail Hospital, Topeka.  He was born May 7, 1951, in Ulysses, to John York and Josephine Virginia (Thomas) Lewis.

Robert worked at Manhattan Sales Commission and BJ West Construction, both in Manhattan.

He is survived by:  life partner, Addie West of Manhattan; brother,...

Jul 12, 2020

Connie June Boshart, 68, of Hutchinson, died July 12, 2020, at her home. She was born March 25, 1952, in Hutchinson, to Levi D. and Virginia M. (Berry) Boshart.

Connie worked for many years as a CNA at the former Golden Plains and Broadacres nursing homes. She also cleaned homes for several clients. Connie liked to read,...

Jul 10, 2020

Marcia Ann Allen, 86, of Buhler, died July 10, 2020, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community, Buhler. She was born on October 15, 1933, in Oneonta, New York, to Charles and Thelma (Guild) Keller.

Marcia graduated from St. Petersburg High School and attended Bixby Business College, both in St. Petersburg, Florida. She worked for a law firm as...

Jul 9, 2020

Barbara Kay Gulotta, 79, of Hutchinson, died July 9, 2020, at her home.  She was born October 10, 1940, in Hutchinson, the daughter of Jake H. and Bonnie L. (Duval) Herdt.

Barbara was a homemaker.

On January 19, 1958, she married Frank J. Gulotta Jr. in Hutchinson.  They shared 61 years of marriage before his...

Jul 8, 2020

Danellda 'Dee' A. Parrish, 70, died July 8, 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  She was born December 17, 1949, in Ellsworth, to Karl G. and Danellda L. (Lange) Pflughoeft.

Dee was a 1967 graduate of Ellsworth High School and 1971 graduate of Kansas State University.  She enjoyed cooking, gardening, sewing, antiquing, fishing, and farming.  Dee loved her...

Jul 6, 2020

Larry Dean Hicks, 68, of Hutchinson, died July 6, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born November 26, 1951, in Great Bend, to James and Sylvia (Clayton) Hicks.

Larry graduated from Buhler High School in 1970 and earned his associate's degree from Hutchinson Community College. He worked as a material handler for Eaton. Larry had...

Jul 6, 2020

George Dewey Lawrence, 92, of Hutchinson, died July 6, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born May 20, 1928, in Hutchinson, the son of Lester and Blanche (Miller) Lawrence.

George did carpentry work, building many houses in the Farmington addition, before starting Lawrence Vending Company, which he owned and operated for 30 years. He was...

Jul 4, 2020

NeidaVonne Zeek, 88, of Hutchinson, quietly and triumphantly entered into eternal rest on July 4, 2020, at Good Samaritan Society – Hutchinson Village. She was born October 2, 1931, in Beloit, to Carl and Julia (Finney) Broadbent.

NeidaVonne attended Laban District 82 and Georgia District 90 elementary schools and graduated from Beloit High School in 1949. She...

Jul 4, 2020

Joseph Frank 'Joe' Decker, 80, of Hutchinson, died July 4, 2020, at his residence.  He was born October 26, 1939, in Hebron, NE, to Lyndon Harold and Myrtle Melissa (Minnick) Decker.

Joe graduated from Hutchinson High School and served in the United States Navy.  He retired as a Captain from the City of Hutchinson Fire Department, and...

Jul 4, 2020

Rex Neil Castle, 65, died July 4, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Hospital.  He was born December 18, 1954, in Hutchinson, to Billie G. 'Bill' and E. Maxine (Lintecum) Castle.

Rex attended Nickerson schools and worked as a welder.  He was a true outdoorsman and enjoyed spending time with his sons, especially fishing and hunting together.   Rex was...

Jul 3, 2020

Roy Allen Goss, 77, died July 3, 2020, at his home.  He was born July 19, 1942, in Hutchinson, to Talbert E. 'Tobe' and Ora F. (Price) Goss.

Roy attended Lincoln Grade School, Sherman Junior High, and Wichita North High School.  He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War from 1965 to 1968.  Roy...