Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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;...

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,...

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....

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...