Obituaries

Nov 28, 2020

Genaro "Hank" Vieyra, 87, of Hutchinson, died November 28, 2020, at his home. He was born September 19, 1933, in Garfield, to Pedro and Margaret (Delgado) Vieyra.

Hank graduated from Larned High School in 1952. He then joined the United States Army, serving from 1952 to 1954, during the Korean Conflict. Hank belonged to the VFW Bob...

Nov 27, 2020

Lois Iwretha Beck, 90, died November 27, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  She was born August 27, 1930, to Carl Floyd and Clarinda Augusta (Cole) Dovel.

Lois graduated from Hutchinson High School.  She worked for a period of time at Sears, before retiring from the Central Kansas Credit Union.  Lois attended Medora Community Bible Church.

Nov 27, 2020

Zack Allen Collins, 78, of Partridge, died November 27, 2020, at his home. He was born January 3, 1942, in Hutchinson, to Robert and Anabel (High) Collins.

Zack graduated from Pretty Prairie High School in 1960.  He was a jockey for many years, and then became a farmer and rancher. Zack loved hunting, fishing, and horse and...

Nov 27, 2020

Joseph Daniel 'J.D.' Pearce, 90, of Burrton, died November 27, 2020, at his home. He was born July 1, 1930, in Bartlesville, OK, to Herbert E. and Mary E. (Bird) Pearce.

J.D., or 'Podge', as he was known to many, graduated from Burrton High School in 1948. He served in the United States Army during the Korean...

Nov 26, 2020

James 'Jim' Allen Strong, 77, passed away November 26, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  He was born October 1, 1943, in Hutchinson.

Jim was the maintenance superintendent for 39 years at Far-Mar-Co and Farmland Industries elevator, formerly Gano-Horace Grain, Inc.  He could work on and repair anything, from building his own home and garage, to painting...

Nov 25, 2020

Frances Rosamond Burnett, 95, died Nov. 25, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson, KS. She was born June 5, 1925, on a farm south of Arlington, the oldest child of Raymond and Ruth (Croas) Warner. A lifetime resident of Arlington, Frances was a farm wife and mother, until her children left home.  She then worked for 10 years...

Nov 25, 2020

Joseph Leo 'Joe' Keating, 82, of Hutchinson, died November 25, 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born February 19, 1938, in Frankfort, to Leo A. and Marie A. (Culhan) Keating.

Joe grew up on the family dairy farm near Home City and graduated from Beattie High School in 1956. He attended Benedictine College and Kansas State...

Nov 23, 2020

Vicki Sue Johnson, 60, died November 23, 2020, at her home, surrounded by her family.  She was born January 3, 1960, in Clovis, New Mexico, to Ray Emory and Opal Jane (Ford) Davenport, Jr.

Vicki graduated from Inman High School in 1978 and Hesston College in 1990, receiving her registered nursing degree.  For over 30 years, she...

Nov 23, 2020

Steven Robert Welty DVM, 74, passed away November 23, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  He was born December 10, 1945, in Hutchinson, to Charles Robert "Bob" and Mildred B. (Kiner) Welty.

Steve was a 1963 graduate of Nickerson High School.  He graduated from Kansas State University in 1968, and later graduated from the KSU School of...

Nov 23, 2020

Nelson 'Bob' Alva Metzler, Jr., 84, passed away November 23, 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  He was born July 21, 1936, in Hutchinson, to Nelson A. and Belle (Stewart) Metzler, Sr.

Bob graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1955.  He was the owner/operator of Metzler Dump Truck Service, retiring after 50 years.  Bob spent most of his...

Nov 23, 2020

Theodorsia Fern 'Theo' Birket, 95, formerly of Abbyville, died November 23, 2020, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson.  She was born November 4, 1925, in Haven, to E.D. and Alice (Dierks) Schrock.

Theo graduated from Haven High School in 1943, and St. Elizabeth Hospital in 1946, receiving her registered nursing license.  She was a member of PEO...

Nov 23, 2020

Donna Rae Christy Petty, 83, formerly of Hutchinson, died at her home at Reflection Ridge Retirement in Wichita, November 23, 2020.  She was born on April 7, 1937 to Frank and Ada (Clothier) Christy. She was a graduate of Hutchinson High School and married Clinton Petty, June 15, 1957. She was a lifelong homemaker, a member of Northside Church...

Nov 22, 2020

Bill Allen Stull, 70, of Hutchinson, died November 22, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, after a long battle with COPD. He was born June 5, 1950, in Hutchinson, to Howard and Charity (Scholtisseck) Stull.

Bill graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1968, and then from Regents College. He served in the Kansas Army National Guard and...

Nov 21, 2020

Avanel Elizabeth Allison, 89, died November 21, 2020, at Legend of Hutchinson.  She was born February 1, 1931, to Charles and Minnie Eliza (Rodeman) Hardwick.

Avanel attended grade school and middle school in Hutchinson, graduating from Hutchinson High School.  For a short period of time, she worked at the Greensburg State Bank, but her most important role...

Nov 21, 2020

Violet Juanita Lemen, 92, died November 21, 2020, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. She was born July 20, 1928, in Hutchinson, to Clarence D. and Violet J. (Roberson) Emery.

Juanita graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1946. In addition to being a homemaker, she worked for Meadow Gold Dairy and in the Clerk's office at Reno...

Nov 21, 2020

Isidra 'Cindy' Small, 64, of Hutchinson, died November 21, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  She was born April 28, 1956, in Satanta, to Ambrosio and Margarita (Sosa) Limon.

Isidra was a 1974 graduate of Satanta High School.  She was a daycare provider for 15 years.  Isidra enjoyed bowling, listening to music, and was an avid reader. ...

Nov 20, 2020

Eva Julia (Delker) (Cox) Allard, 93, of Lyons, passed away November 20, 2020, at Good Samaritan Society, hastened by COVID. She was born February 14, 1927, to Clayton and Dora (Clarke) Delker, on a farm near St. John.

Eva graduated from Byers High School, received her bachelor's degree from Sterling College, and her master's degree from Emporia...

Nov 20, 2020

Brad and Nancy Steele died November 19, 2020, and November 20, 2020, respectfully, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center from COVID-19.

Brad, 81, was born August 26, 1939, in Hutchinson, to Gilbert and Luella 'Lu' (Thorp) Steele.  He graduated from Hutchinson High School, and received his bachelor's degree from Kansas State University in 1962, after receiving a baseball...

Nov 19, 2020

Beulah Ernestine Foster, 96, formerly of Abbyville, died November 19, 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  She was born November 25, 1923, in Hutchinson, to Wilbert and Esther Kathryn (Ehling) Dunn.

She was a 1942 graduate of Abbyville High School. Beulah was a farmer's wife and member of Abbyville Community Church, Sewing Club, and Abbyville Seniors.  Her hobbies...

Nov 19, 2020

William 'Bill' Ward Day, Jr., 94, of South Hutchinson, died November 19, 2020, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson.  He was born April 5, 1926, in Pretty Prairie, to William Ward and Emma Rose (Wenzel) Day, Sr.

Bill served in the United States Army Air Corps during World Ward II.  He was a farmer and worked as...