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Roy A. Goss

Roy A. Goss

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...

James 'Jim' Jarrett

James 'Jim' Jarrett

Jul 3, 2020

James 'Jim' Jarrett, 73, died July 3, 2020, at Hospice House.  He was born August 30, 1946, in Tuckerman, AR, to Herbert and Deula Ann (Russell) Jarrett.

Jim worked at Wal-Mart for 15 years as a floor technician.   He enjoyed supporting and bragging about his daughter, Laurie's artistic abilities.

On December 19, 1968, he married...

Melvin A. Yoder

Melvin A. Yoder

Jul 2, 2020

Melvin A. Yoder, 92, died July 2, 2020. He was born January 13, 1928, in Lagrange, IN, the son of Albert and Saloma (Troyer) Yoder. Melvin was a retired farmer and carpenter. Many family and friends enjoyed and benefited from his talent in furniture making. Melvin was a member of Plainview Mennonite Church.

On August 15, 1948,...

Ernie A. Combs

Ernie A. Combs

Jul 1, 2020

Ernie A. Combs, 56, died July 1, 2020, at his residence.  He was born January 7, 1964, in Hutchinson, to Marion Burrton and June Pauline (Massow) Combs.

On November 30, 1991, he married Julie Crew at the Church of Christ, in Nickerson.  They shared over 28 years of marriage.

Ernie graduated from Fairfield High School. ...

Loa Ann Gibson

Loa Ann Gibson

Jun 30, 2020

Loa Ann Gibson, 74, of Hutchinson, died June 30, 2020, at Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family, after a short battle with gall bladder cancer. She was born August 18, 1945, in Hutchinson, to Rowland and Nadine (Norris) Redinger.

Loa Ann graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1963. She worked at Western Foods, then later at...

Linda Ann Weible

Linda Ann Weible

Jun 29, 2020

Linda Ann Weible, 61, of Partridge, passed away at her home Monday, June 29, 2020.  She was born October 13, 1958, in Hutchinson, to Carl G. and Marlys (Stowe) Dreiski.

Linda worked 15 years at Singleton-Joyce Optical Company, and thereafter worked 20 years for Stutzman's Greenhouse.  She donated her time each year in the Poultry Building at...

Jennifer Mae 'Jeni' Albright

Jennifer Mae 'Jeni' Albright

Jun 28, 2020

Jennifer Mae 'Jeni' Albright, 43, of Hutchinson, died June 28, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born June 15, 1977, in Hutchinson, the daughter of Scott and Debra (Schnepf) Brown.

Jeni graduated from Buhler High School in 1995. She absolutely loved children and was a 'mother to many', providing child care in her home since...

Jerry Eugene Reed

Jerry Eugene Reed

Jun 28, 2020

Jerry Eugene Reed, 56, of Hutchinson, died June 28, 2020, at his residence.  He was born May 3, 1964, in Hutchinson, to Jerry Lark and Carol Sue (Fontana) Reed.

Jerry enjoyed fishing and was an avid NASCAR fan.  He loved telling stories, taking things apart, and then hopefully putting those things back together without having any extra...

Dale W. Symonds

Dale W. Symonds

Jun 28, 2020

Dale Wayne Symonds, 60, of Hutchinson, died June 28, 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born May 12, 1960, in Hutchinson, to Jimmie and Jackie (Swanson)Symonds.

Dale enjoyed riding his motorcycle, working on motors, and spending time with his family and friends. He never knew a stranger.

Dale is survived by: parents, Jimmie and...

Rosa 'Rose' Mae Schmidt Lohrentz Becker Haugsness

Rosa 'Rose' Mae Schmidt Lohrentz Becker Haugsness

Jun 27, 2020

Rosa Mae 'Rose' Schmidt Lohrentz Becker Haugsness, 90, died June 27, 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  She was born February 26, 1930, in Buhler, to Alvin and Mary (Isaak) Schmidt.

Rose graduated from Buhler High School in 1948.  She was a homemaker, and enjoyed antiquing and quilting.  Rose was a lifelong member of Buhler Mennonite Church.

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Wade Darell Richardson

Wade Darell Richardson

Jun 26, 2020

Wade Darell Richardson, 87, of Hutchinson, died June 26, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born November 26, 1932, in Stafford, to Earl and Mildred (Fuson) Richardson.

Darell was a graduate of Hutchinson High School and attended Adela Hale Business College. He was drafted by the Army during the Korean conflict and served two years...

Dennis L. Woodworth, Jr.

Dennis L. Woodworth, Jr.

Jun 25, 2020

Dennis Leroy Woodworth, Jr., 43, died Thursday, June 25, 2020, at his home.  He was born November 1, 1976, in Freemont, NE, to Dennis L. and Juanita Grace (Mills) Woodworth, Sr.

Dennis was a truck driver and mechanic for NAPA, Mt. Hope.  He loved working on old Peterbilt truck tractors, and hunting deer and rabbits.

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Carolina 'Carol' J. Martinez

Carolina 'Carol' J. Martinez

Jun 25, 2020

Carolina J. 'Carol' Martinez, 89, of Hutchinson, died June 25, 2020, at Hospice House. She was born June 16, 1931, in Newton, to Ignacio and Maria (DeNeri) Martinez.

Carol graduated from Newton High School in 1951. She worked for Wal-Mart as a department manager for 24 years. Carol belonged to the Our Lady of Guadalupe Spanish Choir...

Larry Allen King

Larry Allen King

Jun 24, 2020

Larry Allen King, of Merced, California, passed away June 24, 2020, at University of California San Francisco Medical Center in San Francisco, California from NK-T lymphoma, a rare, aggressive, and hard to diagnose form of lymphoma.

Larry was born July 3, 1938, in Tehachapi, California, to Helen (Peters) and Harold King.  He spent his early years in...

Karen Mitchell

Karen Mitchell

Jun 23, 2020

Karen Mitchell, 71, of Hutchinson, died June 23, 2020, at Good Samaritan Society-Hutchinson Village.  She was born September 14, 1948, in Sweet Home, OR, to Lloyd Carl and Florence L. (Long) Pinkley.

Karen graduated from Cowley County Community College and received her Registered Nursing degree from Southwestern College, Winfield.

She is survived by:  daughter, Heather...

Willard 'Willie' Calvin Rayl

Willard 'Willie' Calvin Rayl

Jun 22, 2020

Willard Calvin 'Willie' Rayl, 94, formerly of Hutchinson, passed away peacefully in Venice, FL, on June 22, 2020.  He was born December 4, 1925, in Hutchinson, KS, to Thomas J. and Clara Angeline (Page) Rayl, Jr.  Willie was raised on the family farm located on Rayl's Hill on west 4th Street.  He led a full and colorful life. Willie...

Jack S. Rothwell, Jr.

Jack S. Rothwell, Jr.

Jun 22, 2020

Jack Stockton 'Rock' Rothwell Jr., 97, passed away on June 22, 2020.  Jack was born in St. Louis, MO, October 18, 1922.

He graduated from high school at Christian Brothers College, St. Louis, MO, in 1941, and the University of Missouri in 1948. Jack was a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity.

He was active...

Pamela Arlene Muns

Pamela Arlene Muns

Jun 20, 2020

Pamela Arlene Muns, 69, passed from this life and into the arms of her Savior on Saturday, June 20, 2020, at Valley View Senior Life-Healthcare, Junction City, in the presence of her siblings.  She was born March 22, 1951, in Hutchinson, to Melvin Leroy and Edith J. (Dunham) Mooney.

Pamela is survived by:  brother, Gerald (Charlotte) Mooney;...

Kali L Gilbert

Kali L Gilbert

Jun 18, 2020

The family and friends' lives of free-spirited Kali Lynn Gilbert, 19, changed forever June 18, 2020.  She was born May 29, 2001, in Hutchinson, to Jimmy Gilbert and Nicole Mesa.

Kali attended South Hutchinson and Graber Grade Schools, and Hutchinson High School, where she was a cheerleader for two years.  From her early childhood, she loved music,...

Ruth J. Maxfield

Ruth J. Maxfield

Jun 17, 2020

Ruth J. Maxfield, 78, died June 17, 2020, at her home.  She was born February 26, 1942, in Brownsville, PA, the daughter of James E. and Uliann (Kovalchick) Thomas, Sr.

Ruth was a 1960 graduate of Bethlehem Center High School, Fredericktown, PA, and a 1963 graduate of Ohio Valley General Hospital School of Nursing, McKees Rocks, PA....

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