Obituaries

Jun 14, 2020

Jeanette I. Hattesohl, 76, of Hutchinson, peacefully went to meet her Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 14, 2020.  She was surrounded by her loving family.

Jeanette was born October 30, 1943, in Greenleaf, to Melvin and Avis (Lillibridge) Bohm.  She graduated from Clifton High School in 1961, and earned her Associates Degree in Nursing from Cloud...

Jun 14, 2020

Eugene Samples, 92, of Hutchinson, died June 14, 2020, at his home. He was born August 13, 1927, in Weaubleau, Missouri, to Walter and Ruth (Lindsey) Samples.

Eugene graduated from Plattsburg High in Missouri, in 1945, and Chillicothe Business College in 1947. He served in the United States Navy during the Second World War. Eugene worked for...

Jun 8, 2020

Marvalee 'Marty' Lewis, 74, of Hutchinson, formerly of Burrton, died June 8, 2020, at Diversicare of Hutchinson. She was born July 25, 1945, in  Hutchinson, to Earl and Wilma (Yates) Lewis, Jr.

Marty worked at HUBCO Bag Company as a sand sample turner, before retiring from Schowalter Villa in the housekeeping department. She loved to travel, especially...

Jun 8, 2020

Marjorie Alice (Rowland) Ensz, 87, South Hutchinson, died surrounded by family, June 8, 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  She was born March 29, 1933, in Hutchinson, the daughter of William V. and Wilma A. (Roberson) Rowland. Her faith, family and friends were vitally important to her and she never knew a stranger.

Marjorie graduated from Buhler High...

Jun 5, 2020

Christina Kay Carter, 62, of Hutchinson, KS, died June 5, 2020, at her home.  She was born December 27, 1957, in Pueblo, CO, to Jay Everette and Dorothy Belle (Elliston) Bailey.

Christina graduated from Centennial High School, Pueblo, CO.  She had many adventures until she settled in Denver, CO, where her daughter, Janie, and twin sons, Justin...

Jun 5, 2020

Alfred 'Frank' Deming II, 94, died June 5, 2020, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson.  He was born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1925, in Los Angeles, CA, to LaVerne Alfred and Daphne (Hicks) Deming.

He moved from California to Hutchinson in 1926.  Frank received his pilot's license when he was 15 years old, while serving in...

Jun 4, 2020

Maxine England, 100, of Hutchinson, died June 4, 2020, at Hester Care Center. She was born December 15, 1919, in Huntsville, to Olan and Verna (Leslie) Bramley.

Maxine graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1937. She was a dedicated wife, mother, and especially grandmother. Maxine was a devoted member of First Christian Church, Hutchinson.

On...

Jun 4, 2020

Jeffery Lewis Ankerholz, 65, of Hutchinson, the last cowboy, died June 4, 2020, at his home. He was born May 17, 1955, in Stafford, the son of Justin L. and S. Colene (Wagner) Ankerholz.

Jeff graduated from Buhler High School and was a truck driver for many years before retiring. He also enjoyed training and riding mules....

Jun 2, 2020

Alan Waggoner, passed away June 2, 2020, on his 75th birthday, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, after a courageous two and a half year battle with breast cancer.  He was born June 2, 1945,  in Hutchinson,  to Richard and Bertha May (Mitchell) Waggoner.

After graduating from Hutchinson High School, Alan enlisted in the National Guard. In 1966, he...

Jun 2, 2020

Steve Bailey, 52, of Hutchinson, died June 2, 2020, at his home. He was born August 2, 1967, in Topeka, to Rudy and Elizabeth (Barraclough) Bailey.

Steve enjoyed spending time alone and playing his video games.

Steve is survived by:  daughter, Elizabeth Bailey (Paul); mother, Elizabeth "Lee" Alejos (Augustine); siblings, Jayna Bailey, Sarah Bailey, Eric...

May 31, 2020

Nancy Jo Foster, 75, of Hutchinson, died May 31, 2020, at her home.  She was born December 8, 1944, in Pratt, to Herman B. and Dortha Mae (Donner) McDowell.

Nancy was a 1962 graduate of Hutchinson High School and later graduated from Salt City Business College, Hutchinson.  She was employed for 29 years as a Quality Control...

May 31, 2020

Chase Wade Smith, 21, of Hutchinson, died May 31, 2020, at his home.  He was born July 21, 1998, in Hutchinson, to Gilbert Wade and Michelle Lynn (Davis) Smith.

Chase attended Jasper High School, Jasper, Arkansas.  He worked in the fast food industry for Taco Bell and Little Caesars.

Chase is survived by:  his parents,...

May 30, 2020

Barbara Jean Hinck, 69, of Hutchinson, died May 30, 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born on January 19, 1951, in Hutchinson, to Cecil and Blanche (Johnson) Worley.

Barbara was a graduate of Hutchinson High School. She worked as a residential direct support professional for TECH, in Hutchinson. Barbara's hobbies included Bingo, women's church group, and...

May 30, 2020

Carl Kent Moyer, 70, of Sanford, FL, died May 30, 2020, at Advent Health Hospice Care, Orange City, FL.  He was born February 2, 1950, in Wellington, to Laurence and Laveda (Stephens) Moyer.

Carl graduated from Partridge High School and Sterling College.  He worked as a Quality Assurance Manager for LSG Sky Chefs, a provider of in-flight...

May 23, 2020

Michael Joseph 'Mike' Gonzales, 56, of Hutchinson, died May 23, 2020, at his home after a long battle with liver cancer.  He was born June 7, 1963, in Hutchinson, the son of Rudolph and Rita (Ramirez) Gonzales.

Mike graduated from Hutchinson High School and worked as a machinist in several area shops and at Consolidated for 12...

May 23, 2020

Ray Torrez, 50, died May 23, 2020, in Fort Myers, FL.  He was born October 21, 1969, in Hutchinson, to Francisco Paul and Mary Ellen (Navarro) Torrez, Sr.

Ray graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1988 and received his bachelor's degree from Wichita State University.  Ray worked at Spirit AeroSystems, in Wichita, as an assembly mechanic.  He...

May 22, 2020

Tony Dyer, 82, loving husband, father, grandfather, and Hutchinson Community College ambassador, died May 22, 2020, at Legend of Hutchinson.  He was born January 23, 1938, in Wichita, to Leo and Lenora (Travis) Dyer.

Tony graduated as Valedictorian of Mount Hope High School in 1956 and received his Bachelor's Degree in Education from Emporia State University. He...

May 22, 2020

Dave Abe Hildebrandt, 95, of South Hutchinson, died Friday, May 22, 2020. He was born February 10, 1925, in Collinsville, Oklahoma, to Gerhardt and Anna (Braun) Hildebrandt.

Dave went to school through the 8 th grade in a one room school at Willow Grove, south of Buhler. In 1954, he graduated from Salt City Business College. Dave...

May 21, 2020

Nathan Wayne Bennett, 44, of Hutchinson, died May 21, 2020, at his residence.  He was born December 28, 1975, in Lyons, to Everette L. and Sandra L. (Haney) Bennett.

Nathan graduated from Hutchinson High School and was a machinist for Eaton Corporation.

He is survived by:  his father, Everette Bennett and wife, Pamela Gould, of...

May 17, 2020

Rodolfo 'Rudy' Hernandez, 74, of Hutchinson, went home to be with the Lord on May 17, 2020.  He was born September 3, 1945, in Hutchinson, to Eleodoro and Elvira (Juarez) Hernandez.

Rudy worked at Cessna and was a letter carrier for the United States Post Office for over 30 years.  He enjoyed the patrons on his route. ...