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Ryan A. Mccarty

Ryan A. Mccarty

Oct 16, 2020

Ryan Anthony McCarty, age 40, of Hutchinson, beloved husband to Michelle (Cooper) McCarty, passed away suddenly on October 16, 2020 at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. Born in Wichita on March 28, 1980, Ryan was the son of the late Daniel and Robin (Johnson) McCarty.

Ryan graduated from Mulvane High School in 1998. He was an Operations Manager...

Georgianna 'Georgia' Marie Weber

Georgianna 'Georgia' Marie Weber

Oct 14, 2020

Georgianna Marie 'Georgia' Weber, 74, of Hutchinson, died October 14, 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born October 23, 1945, in Norton, to Frank W. and Ruth J. (Bielser) Currier.

Georgia graduated from Hoxie High School in 1963 and from Northwest Kansas Technical College, as well as attended Fort Hays State University. She served on the...

Stella Josephine Marquez

Stella Josephine Marquez

Oct 14, 2020

Stella Josephine Marquez, 70, formerly of Hutchinson, died October 14, 2020, at her home.  She was born January 16, 1950, in Hutchinson, to Juan Lopez and Louisa (Gomez) Marquez.

Stella graduated from Hutchinson High School and attended Wichita State University.  She worked for over 20 years as a cosmetologist at various salons in the area.  Stella enjoyed...

Gilbert 'Gil' L. Ash

Gilbert 'Gil' L. Ash

Oct 13, 2020

Gilbert 'Gil' L. Ash, 81, died October 13, 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  He was born October 6, 1939, in McPherson, to Clifford H. and Judith Viola (Tector) Ash.

Gil graduated from Enterprise Academy, Enterprise, KS, Hutchinson Community College, and took classes at Wichita State University.  He served in the United States Air Force from 1960 to...

Mark 'Big Al' Call

Mark 'Big Al' Call

Oct 12, 2020

Mark 'Big Al' Allen Call, 66, of Hutchinson, died October 12, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson, KS.  He was born August 28, 1954, in Sacramento, CA, to Norman Wiley and Dayle Jewel (Benscheidt) Call.

Mark graduated from Del Campo High School, Fair Oaks, CA, in 1972. He lettered  in football and  wrestling. He was the...

Robert 'Bob' Bernard Bush

Robert 'Bob' Bernard Bush

Oct 12, 2020

Robert "Bob" Bernard Bush, 58, of Hutchinson, died Oct. 12, 2020, at Hospice House of Reno County. Bob was born in 1962, at Camp Pendleton, Calif. to a career Marine Corps family. He was the youngest of six children of Maj. Clayton O. Bush and Mary Bush.

In 1996, Bob married Ann Stephens in Denver. In 1997,...

Gary Max Banker

Gary Max Banker

Oct 10, 2020

Gary Max Banker, 60, died October 10, 2020, at his home in Haven, KS.  He was born August 23, 1960, in Hutchinson, to Max and Maxine (Perryman) Banker.

Gary was a graduate of Fairfield High School, and a retired Master butcher, working for several local meat markets and processors.  He enjoyed hunting and trapshooting, winning several Amateur...

Billie Jane Blumenshine

Billie Jane Blumenshine

Oct 10, 2020

Billie Jane (Ball) Blumenshine, 95, died October 10, 2020, in Hutchinson.  She was born September 22, 1925, in Pratt, to Earl James and Faith Alvena (Freeman) Ball.

Billie attended Pratt schools, graduating in 1943.  She worked at the Pratt Air Base in a Civil Service position throughout World War II.  After resigning, Billie entered Wichita-St. Joseph School...

John 'Johnnie' M. Kaiser, Jr.

John 'Johnnie' M. Kaiser, Jr.

Oct 10, 2020

John 'Johnnie' Martin Kaiser, Jr., 74, died October 10, 2020, at his home.  He was born July 23, 1946, in Hutchinson, to John Martin and Bertha Ann (Friesen) Kaiser.

Johnnie graduated from Buhler High School, in 1964.  He loved life as a farmer and stockman. Johnnie enjoyed visiting with anyone and everyone, loved collecting guns, and working...

Alice M. Viegra

Alice M. Viegra

Oct 9, 2020

Alice M. Viegra, 82, of Hutchinson, died October 9, 2020, at Larksfield Place, Wichita. She was born April 11, 1938, in Silver City, NM, to Baldomero and Adela (Monje) Murillo.

In addition to being a homemaker, Alice worked at Wheatland Printing and ACS. She was an active member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, South Hutchinson,...

Patricia 'Patty' Louise Achilles

Patricia 'Patty' Louise Achilles

Oct 9, 2020

Patricia 'Patty' Louise Achilles, 90, of Hutchinson, went to be with her Savior October 9, 2020. She was born October 1, 1930, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Lee and Josephine (McKinney) Robinson.

She was a 1948 graduate of McPherson High School. She was a longtime member of Westside Baptist Church, Hutchinson. Patty had been a merchandiser for...

A. Harold Gottsch

A. Harold Gottsch

Oct 8, 2020

Albert 'Harold' Gottsch, 89, died Thursday, October 8, 2020, at Hester Care Center, Hutchinson. He was born May 26, 1931, in Woods County, OK, to Albert Henry and Anna Katherine (Finnigan) Gottsch.

Harold graduated from Dacoma High School, Dacoma, OK, Oklahoma A&M College, and received his master's degree from Kansas State University.  He moved from El Dorado...

Patsy Wiard

Patsy Wiard

Oct 8, 2020

Patsy Wiard, age 81, passed away on October 8, 2020, at Health Central Hospital in Ocoee, FL of natural causes. Patsy was the daughter of Lee and Frieda Allen. She was born and raised in and around Kingman, KS. Patsy was preceded in death by her husband, Darwin last year and her brother Lael Allen.

Patsy was...

Joanne Smith

Joanne Smith

Oct 7, 2020

JoAnne Smith, 92, of Hutchinson, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 7, 2020.  She was born April 25, 1928, in Augusta, to Bertram and Flora (Fitzwilliam) St. Clair.

JoAnne married the love of her life, Albert 'Al', on November 16, 1948, in Hutchinson. They remained in Hutchinson and raised their family.  JoAnne's lifelong love...

Randy Ford

Randy Ford

Oct 7, 2020

Randy Ford, 36, died October 7, 2020, at his home. He was born September 12, 1984, in Hutchinson, to Russell James and Betina Mae (Southards) Ford.

Randy was a 2003 graduate of Valley Center High School, and attended Butler Community College.  He was employed as a warehouse technician for Liquid Dynamics since 2007.

Randy is...

Fred L Miller

Fred L Miller

Oct 7, 2020

Fred L. Miller, 85, of South Hutchinson, died October 7, 2020, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. He was born July 27, 1935, in Hutchinson, to Levi and Clara (Nisly) Miller.

Fred worked for Cessna and Doskocil. He attended Journey at South Hutchinson. Fred was known in the community for his taxi service, where he met and...

Joseph Anthony 'Joe' Wendell

Joseph Anthony 'Joe' Wendell

Oct 7, 2020

Joseph Anthony 'Joe' Wendell, of Hutchinson, the legend who could improvise a far-fetched tale without even a smirk, ended his final chapter on October 7, 2020, at the age of 71.

He was born in Beloit on September 18, 1949, to John Martin 'Kenny' and Lucile (Koster) Wendell. The third of eight children, Joe grew up in...

Mary Kathleen 'Kathy' Eckley

Mary Kathleen 'Kathy' Eckley

Oct 6, 2020

Mary Kathleen 'Kathy' Eckley, 74, formerly of Hutchinson, died October 6, 2020, at Ascension Via Christi St. Joseph.  She was born March 25, 1946, in Huntington, IN, to John W. and Evelyn Lorene (Shuster) Eckley.

Kathy graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1964, and Mercy School of Nursing (the same nursing school where Kathy's mom received her...

Karyn Sue Borntrager

Karyn Sue Borntrager

Oct 6, 2020

Karyn Sue Borntrager, 75, of Hutchinson, died October 6, 2020, at her home. She was born March 16, 1945, in Harrisburg, PA, to Ben and Ida (Troyer) Bontrager.

Before retirement, Karyn worked for Carriage Crossing and in the bakery at Wal-Mart. She was very talented at crocheting. Karyn attended Eastwood Church of Christ, in Hutchinson.

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Larry R. Goering

Larry R. Goering

Oct 4, 2020

Larry R. Goering, 63, formerly of Hutchinson, passed away at Pleasant View Nursing Home, Inman, on Sunday, October 4, 2020.  He was born to Walter and Doris (Schrag) Goering on May 15, 1957, at the hospital in Kingman.

Larry faithfully worked at the United States Postal Service Office, in Hutchinson, for 27 years, until his deteriorating health...

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