Obituaries

Aug 10, 2020

Jerry Dean Cathcart, 85, died Monday, August 10, 2020, at Thorne Care Center. He was born February 23, 1935, in Cave Springs, Arkansas, to Hershel and Eunice Bell (Ford) Cathcart.

In 1953, he graduated from Newkirk High School, Newkirk, Oklahoma. Jerry attended Park Place Christian Church.  In 1990, he retired as Trainmaster from BNSF Railroad Company.

Aug 10, 2020

Regena Rene 'Gena' Raigoza, 58, died unexpectedly Monday, August 10, 2020, at Wesley Rehabilitation Hospital, Wichita.  She was born October 15, 1961, in Hutchinson, to Charles Fredrick and Marjorie Ann (Brack) Wehmeyer.

Gena graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1979.  She worked at Woodwork Manufacturing & Supply for the past 10 years as a bookkeeper. Gena enjoyed...

Aug 8, 2020

Timothy Lee 'Tim' Scott, 62, died August 8, 2020, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita.  He was born February 18, 1958, in Hutchinson, to William 'Bill' and Barbara Scott.  (Ironically, Tim's parents died on the same month and day as Tim, August 8, 2008, in a tragic car accident).

Tim graduated from Burrton High School in 1976 and...

Aug 7, 2020

Bruce D. Hill, 73, of Hutchinson, died August 7, 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born May 28, 1947, in Hutchinson, to Delmar and Ruby (Gaeddart) Hill.

Bruce graduated from Nickerson High School in 1965 and Emporia University in 1970. He worked for Dillons in Human Resources and then at Apac Shears as the Human Resources...

Aug 6, 2020

William Rex Johnson, 83, of Hutchinson, died August 6, 2020, at his home.  He was born January 18, 1937, in Cushing, OK, to William Abraham and Mabel Estelle (Bowen) Johnson.

Rex was a 1955 graduate of Lorraine High School, Lorraine, KS, and served in the United States Army from 1959 to 1962.  He lived most of his...

Aug 5, 2020

Earnest 'Sam' Maldonado, 80, of Hutchinson, died August 5, 2020, at Hospice House. He was born September 25, 1939, in Eagle Pass, TX, to Simon and Julia (Cortez) Maldonado.

Sam served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a police officer for the city of Stafford for over 20 years, retiring as Chief...

Aug 5, 2020

William "Bill" Edward Nisly, 88, died on August 5, 2020, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson.  He was born on October 22, 1931, to Edward and Lizzie (Yoder) Nisly, in Hutchinson, Kansas.  On April 29, 1956, he married Elizabeth Yutzy.

William was baptized as a teen in the Amish church, and later became a member of Cedar...

Aug 5, 2020

Dennis Lee Allison, 79, of South Hutchinson, died August 5, 2020, at Mennonite Friendship Communities.  He was born January 21, 1941, in Hutchinson, to Lloyd S. and Charlotte L. (Edwards) Allison.

Dennis graduated from Nickerson High School in 1959. He attended Hutchinson Community College, earned a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from McPherson College, Master of...

Aug 5, 2020

Lyle William Neville, 83, peacefully passed away at his home in Chandler, Arizona, on August 5, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 20, 1937, on the Neville homestead farm, in Benkleman Township, Cheyenne County, 18 miles southwest of St. Francis, Kansas; one of eight children born at this farm site to Monta Alice (Thompson)...

Aug 3, 2020

Dorothy Lee Helm, 86, of Hutchinson, died August 3, 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  She was born January 16, 1934, in Turon, to Roby and Alta Marie (Patterson) Branscom.

Dorothy was a 1952 graduate of Turon High School.  She enjoyed sewing, bowling, and going to the YMCA.  Dorothy and her husband, Leroy, were avid travelers, even visiting...

Aug 2, 2020

Twila Joyce Stutzman, 44, died Sunday, August 2, 2020, at her brother's home, in South Hutchinson. She was born July 25, 1976, in Hutchinson, to Perry Lee and Judith (Nisly) Stutzman.

Twila lived in Oklahoma City for the last 10 years, moving to Hutchinson earlier this summer. She had attended Pilgrim Christian High School and belonged to...

Aug 1, 2020

Patricia Ann 'Patty' (Whitney) Dees, 80, died August 1, 2020, at her daughter Laura's home, surrounded by family. She was born March 24, 1940, in Manhattan, KS, to Fredrick R. and Virginia L. (Anderson) Whitney.

Patty attended Lucky High School. Through her life, she resided in Manhattan, McPherson, Sylvan Grove, and Hutchinson.  Patty worked at CertainTeed in...

Aug 1, 2020

Arthur James 'Art' McPhillips, 56, of Hutchinson, died August 1, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born February 9, 1964, in Hutchinson, to Janice Lee Smith-McPhillips.

Art worked for Carey Salt Company in Careyville and Lyons and then as a Master Sergeant at the Hutchinson Correctional Facility. He loved hunting, gambling, and old Western movies....

Aug 1, 2020

Marie (Gibbs) Headings died August 1, 2020. She was born October 4, 1945, in Hutchinson, to Donald and Elsie Gibbs. Marie graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1964.

She married Donald Headings in 1968.

Marie is survived by:  husband, Donald; children, Galen and Patricia; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a sister, Norma Strong.

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Jul 31, 2020

Retired Colonel Joseph 'Joe' H. Wolfenberger, 88, died July 31, 2020, at Hillcrest Hospital South, Tulsa, OK.  He was born December 23, 1931, in McAlester, OK, to Joseph R. and Laura E. (Wheeler) Wolfenberger.

Joe graduated from McAlester High School in 1950, from New Mexico Military Institute in 1952, and from the University of Oklahoma in 1955....

Jul 30, 2020

Sadie (Beachy) Nisly, 100, of Hutchinson, died July 30, 2020, at her home. She was born December 3, 1919, in Hutchinson to Samuel M. and Nettie (Miller) Beachy.

Sadie was a homemaker, gardener, and quilter, making many quilts for children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, as well as custom quilting. She was a member of Cedar Crest Amish Mennonite...

Jul 30, 2020

Pastor Bill McConnelee, 81, died July 30, 2020, at Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson.  He was born January 11, 1939, in Minden, NE, to Fred and Anna (McKee) McConnelee.

Bill graduated from Franklin High School in Portland, OR, and Sterling College, in 1961.  He graduated from the University of Dubuque, Dubuque, IA, in 1965.   Bill served as a...

Jul 30, 2020

Frieda May McGill, 93, died July 30, 2020, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson.  She was born April 6, 1927, in Hutchinson, to John Wesley and Laura Margaret (Price) Carter.

Frieda was a 1945 graduate of Hutchinson High School, and a 1969 graduate of Salt City Business College, Hutchinson.  She enjoyed playing cards, doing craft projects, and...

Jul 26, 2020

Cynthia 'Cindy' Howard, 70, died July 26, 2020.  She was born July 18, 1950, in Hutchinson, to Frank and Mary 'Louise' (Yates) Howard.

Cindy graduated from Hutchinson High School.

Cindy is survived by:  husband, Al Canada; daughter, Sara Mautino (Cayce); granddaughter, Lily; sister, Randy Wood; and cousin, Linda Scoggin (Chris), all of Hutchinson.

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Jul 25, 2020

Carlene Inez Huffman, 91, of Hutchinson, died July 25, 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  She was born October 21, 1928, in Utica, to Bert Carl and Lola Eunice (McBee) Acuff.

Carlene was a 1946 graduate of Cedaredge High School, Cedaredge, CO, and served as an Air Controlman WAVE 3 rd Class, in the United States Navy, from...