Obituaries

Dec 8, 2020

Mark Herren, 62, of South Hutchinson, died Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born February 3, 1958, in Hutchinson.

Mark attended Nickerson High School. He worked at Carriage Crossing Restaurant. Mark's hobbies included washing his pickup every week, lawn mowing, and visiting family and friends. He was a member of CrossPoint Church.

Dec 7, 2020

Clarence M. Bontrager, 83, of South Hutchinson, died December 7, 2020, at his home. He was born June 22, 1937, in Middlebury, IN, to Moses and Edna (Graber) Bontrager.

Clarence was a farmer, electrician, and pastor. He was a member of Salem Mennonite Church, Middlebury, IN, and attended Word of Life Mennonite Church, South Hutchinson.

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Dec 6, 2020

Roy L. Goans, 72, of Hutchinson, died December 6, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born October 15, 1948, in Pontiac, Michigan, to Katherine (Loreg) Collins.

Roy graduated from Newton High School in 1966, Millright Trade School in 1968, and Maintenance Trade School in 1969. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the...

Dec 5, 2020

Billy Dean Johnson, 78, died December 5, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  He was born February 11, 1942, in Dodge City, to George William and Edna Bernice (Barton) Johnson.

Billy graduated from Ingalls High School in 1960, and Kansas State University in 1964.  He served in the United States Army.  Billy retired as a Federal Agent...

Dec 5, 2020

Ileine Hoefer, 83, of Hutchinson, died December 5, 2020, at Hospice House. She was born June 12, 1937, in Kingman, to Earl and Dorothy (Pipkin) Day.

Ileine was a graduate of Hutchinson High School and Hutchinson Community College. She worked in medical records at the Reno County Health Department. Ileine was a member of Westside Baptist Church....

Dec 5, 2020

Arlyn LeRoy Lathrop, 83, formerly of Great Bend, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 5, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  He was born April 27, 1937, in Great Bend, to Roy Alfred and Olinda Augusta (Knop) Lathrop.

Arlyn was a 1955 graduate of Ellinwood High School.  He served in the United...

Dec 5, 2020

Bryson Wayne Strausberg, 41, died Saturday, December 5, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born January 23, 1979, in Hutchinson.

He was a graduate of Hutchinson High School. Bryson had worked as an assemblyman for AGCO for 16 years.

He coached youth sports, and also played in softball and bowling leagues. Other favorite...

Dec 4, 2020

Marjorie Jean Pryor, 90, passed away Friday, December 4, 2020, at Wesley Towers Retirement Community.  She was born at her childhood home north and east of Volland, KS, to Millard and Ruth (Brabb) Horne, on July 23, 1930.  Marjorie was the fourth of six children born to her parents.

Marjorie graduated from Alta Vista High School, Alta...

Dec 3, 2020

Gary Allen Rich, 76, died Thursday, December 3, 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born December 14, 1943, in Sterling, to Marion Edwin and Vivian (Miller) Rich.

Gary was a graduate of Nickerson High School and Salt City Business College. He was a member of Grace Bible Church.

Gary was a businessman, working many...

Dec 2, 2020

Hans von Finckenstein, 71, died December 2, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  He was born May 25, 1949, in Detmold, Germany.  Hans immigrated with his family in 1962, and proudly became a citizen in 1987.

Hans served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, and prior to his retirement, was the head custodian for...

Dec 2, 2020

Dallas 'Jim' James Fields, 74, passed away December 2, 2020, at Diversicare of Hutchinson.  He was born November 13, 1946, in Colby, to Dall J. and Effie Meb (Bearley) Fields.

Jim graduated from Atwood High School and served in the United States Army.  He was an independent over-the-road truck driver.  Jim was an avid Harley Davidson riding...

Dec 2, 2020

Addilynn Gail Moss was born in silence December 2, 2020 at Rice County District Hospital, Lyons.

She is survived by parents, Zachary and Lydia Moss; and sister, Elizabeth Moss, all of South Hutchinson.

Arrangement made with Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson.

Dec 1, 2020

Ronald 'Ron' Raymond Kern, 65, passed away December 1, 2020, due to complications from Covid-19.  He was born November 25, 1955, in Hutchinson, to Raymond George and Norma Jean (Ford) Kern.

Ron was a 1973 graduate of Hutchinson High School.  He was a member of Church of the Holy Cross, Hutchinson.  Hutchinson was always home to Ron. ...

Dec 1, 2020

Connie Lou Engelland, 73, of South Hutchinson, died December 1, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born February 12, 1947, in Hutchinson, to Donald P. and Rosemary L. (Rapp) Engelland.

Connie graduated from Nickerson Rural High School in 1965.  She loved gardening with her dad, doing word puzzles, and watching birds. Connie was a member...

Dec 1, 2020

Edward Lee 'Ed' Dwyer, 87, died December 1, 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born July 18, 1933, in McLean, TX, to John William and Gracie Drucilla (Durham) Dwyer.

Ed graduated from McLean High School, McLean, TX, in 1950, Texas Tech in 1953, and West Texas State in 1957 and 1961, earning his PhD.  He worked...

Dec 1, 2020

Jack Leon Rexroad, 96, of Partridge, passed away December 1, 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. While recovering from a bad fall, his family was told he was positive with COVID-19. He was born February, 10, 1924, in Hutchinson, to Fred and Nell (Metcalf) Rexroad.

Jack was a lifelong resident of the Partridge area. As he grew older,...

Dec 1, 2020

Daniel Lee Mount, 64, of Hutchinson, died December 1, 2020, at his home. He was born November 20, 1956, in Denver, Colorado, Bruce William and Lois (Whitney) Mount.

Dan graduated from Elizabeth High School, in Colorado, in 1975. Over the years he worked as a dairy farmer,...

Nov 30, 2020

Jamie Lynn Shuler, 41, died November 30, 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  She was born March 24, 1979, in Hutchinson, to Jerry Lynn and Cathy L. (Field) Hicks.

Jamie graduated from Buhler High School in 1997.  She earned her LPN from Hutchinson Community College, and RN from Butler Community College. Jamie loved being a nurse, and working...

Nov 28, 2020

Larry Edwin Morris, 79, died November 28, 2020, at his home.  He was born December 12, 1940, in Severance, to Edwin Allen and Clara Pauline (Courtin) Morris.

Larry was a 1959 graduate of Midway Rural High School, Denton.  He attended Emporia State University for one year.  Larry served in the Kansas Army National Guard as a paratrooper...

Nov 28, 2020

Bernice Joann Smith passed away peacefully on Nov. 28, 2020, at her home, Waldron Place in Hutchinson, Kansas, just two weeks short of her 94th birthday.

She was a hard-working, resilient and generous person who lived by the principles of her Christian faith. She cherished her family, took pride in her...