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Barbara Kay Gulotta
Jul 9, 2020
Barbara Kay Gulotta, 79, of Hutchinson, died July 9, 2020, at her home. She was born October 10, 1940, in Hutchinson, the daughter of Jake H. and Bonnie L. (Duval) Herdt.
Barbara was a homemaker.
On January 19, 1958, she married Frank J. Gulotta Jr. in Hutchinson. They shared 61 years of marriage before his...
Danellda 'Dee' A. Parrish
Jul 8, 2020
Danellda 'Dee' A. Parrish, 70, died July 8, 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born December 17, 1949, in Ellsworth, to Karl G. and Danellda L. (Lange) Pflughoeft.
Dee was a 1967 graduate of Ellsworth High School and 1971 graduate of Kansas State University. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, sewing, antiquing, fishing, and farming. Dee loved her...
Larry Dean Hicks
Jul 6, 2020
Larry Dean Hicks, 68, of Hutchinson, died July 6, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born November 26, 1951, in Great Bend, to James and Sylvia (Clayton) Hicks.
Larry graduated from Buhler High School in 1970 and earned his associate's degree from Hutchinson Community College. He worked as a material handler for Eaton. Larry had...
George Dewey Lawrence
Jul 6, 2020
George Dewey Lawrence, 92, of Hutchinson, died July 6, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born May 20, 1928, in Hutchinson, the son of Lester and Blanche (Miller) Lawrence.
George did carpentry work, building many houses in the Farmington addition, before starting Lawrence Vending Company, which he owned and operated for 30 years. He was...
Neidavonne Zeek
Jul 4, 2020
NeidaVonne Zeek, 88, of Hutchinson, quietly and triumphantly entered into eternal rest on July 4, 2020, at Good Samaritan Society – Hutchinson Village. She was born October 2, 1931, in Beloit, to Carl and Julia (Finney) Broadbent.
NeidaVonne attended Laban District 82 and Georgia District 90 elementary schools and graduated from Beloit High School in 1949. She...
Joseph 'Joe' Frank Decker
Jul 4, 2020
Joseph Frank 'Joe' Decker, 80, of Hutchinson, died July 4, 2020, at his residence. He was born October 26, 1939, in Hebron, NE, to Lyndon Harold and Myrtle Melissa (Minnick) Decker.
Joe graduated from Hutchinson High School and served in the United States Navy. He retired as a Captain from the City of Hutchinson Fire Department, and...
Rex N. Castle
Jul 4, 2020
Rex Neil Castle, 65, died July 4, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Hospital. He was born December 18, 1954, in Hutchinson, to Billie G. 'Bill' and E. Maxine (Lintecum) Castle.
Rex attended Nickerson schools and worked as a welder. He was a true outdoorsman and enjoyed spending time with his sons, especially fishing and hunting together.  Rex was...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
...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.
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
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...
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