Obituaries

Dec 1, 2019

Donald Lee Patterson, 71, died December 1, 2019, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born September 3, 1948, in Elk City, OK, the son of Willie and Susie (Jeffers) Patterson.  Don worked for Reno County Public Works for over 20 years and then became a driver for RCAT (Reno County Area Transit) for the past 3 years. He enjoyed...

Dec 1, 2019

Anna V. Hostutler, 96, of Hutchinson, entered the arms of her Lord and Savior December 1, 2019, peacefully at home surrounded by family. She was born March 22, 1923, in Pittsburgh, PA, to John and Mary (Shamack) Visokay.

Anna joined the US Army in January 1944. She served as driver and parts clerk in the motor pool....

Dec 1, 2019

Phyllis June Viegra, 91, formerly of Hutchinson, died December 1, 2019, at Heritage Health, El Paso, IL.  She was born October 21, 1928, in Hutchinson, to Roy Franklin and Elener (Mesker) Smiley.

Phyllis graduated from Hutchinson High School.  She retired as a custodian at Central Bank & Trust.  Phyllis was a member of the Salt City Miniatures...

Nov 30, 2019

Teresa L. Horyna Graham, 53, died November 30, 2019, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born June 26, 1966, in Wellington, Kansas, to Robert and Gayle (Swafford) Horyna.

She was a 1984 graduate of Hutchinson High School. Teresa worked in the gas measurement industry in Tulsa, and also volunteered at the American Legion in Tulsa.

On...

Nov 30, 2019

Ruth Ellis, 94, of Hutchinson, died November 30, 2019, at Hester Care Center, Hutchinson. She was born November 23, 1925, in Hutchinson, to August Carl and Ida Clara (Geselle) Millert.

Ruth graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1943 and Adela Hale Business College in 1944.  She retired in 1987 from Horizons Mental Health Center as a transcriptionist,...

Nov 30, 2019

JoAnn Drews, 82, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019, at Reflection Living, Hutchinson. She was born during a snowstorm on December 14, 1936, on the family farm, where her mother had also been born, near Kiron, IA.  JoAnn was the daughter of Lowell H. and Elsie (Koch) Bilsten.

When she was four, JoAnn moved with her parents...

Nov 30, 2019

Charles W. Davison, 82, of Hutchinson, passed away November 30, 2019, at The Arbors at Waldron Place, with his children by his side.  He was born October 23, 1937, in Sedgwick, to Earl and Crystal (Wilson) Davison.  On November 10, 1956, Charles married his high school sweetheart, Connie L. Eshelman.  They were married almost 52 years until her death...

Nov 30, 2019

Evelyn Marie (Fox) Lively, 80, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019, at Winslow House, Marion, Iowa. She was a lifelong Central Kansas resident, prior to a recent move to be near family.

Evelyn was born August 15, 1939, to W.D. 'Dick' and Marguerite Millert Fox in Hutchinson, Kansas. She was a 1957 graduate of Hutchinson High School...

Nov 30, 2019

Kerry Dean Zahn, 66, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle, died November 30, 2019, at his home.  He was born December 11, 1952, in Hutchinson, to Edward Otto and Charlene Ola (Skinner) Zahn.

Kerry graduated from Buhler High School in 1971 and received his Associates Degree from Hutchinson Community College. He was a master carpenter...

Nov 29, 2019

Manuel Morales Delgado, 82, died November 29, 2019, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  He was born May 24, 1937, in Garden City, the son of Frank G. and Mary M. (Morales) Delgado.  Manuel graduated from Holcomb High School in 1956 and attended Kansas City Community College.

He served in the United States Air Force from 1959-1963. Manuel worked...

Nov 28, 2019

Bernerd G. 'Bernie' Grossardt, 92, left this earth to be with Jesus, and reunited with his beloved Marge, on November 28, 2019.  Born August 11, 1927, Bernie was the ninth child of John F. and Florence T. (Staeber) Grossardt.  He grew up on the family farm northwest of Claflin, Kansas, and graduated from Claflin High School in 1945. Bernie...

Nov 27, 2019

Alta Mae Slater, 93, of Hutchinson, died November 27, 2019, at Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson.  She was born July 10, 1926, in Vassar, KS, to Russell and Gladys (Myrick) Simmons.

Alta graduated from Topeka High School in 1944.  On January 29, 1950, she married Loren Kenneth Slater in Topeka.  They shared over 64 years of marriage until...

Nov 25, 2019

Gene Wyatt Shelton, 88, died November 25, 2019, at Brookestone Acres, Columbus, NE.  He was born May 3, 1931, in Hutchinson, to Wyatt E. and Gladys (Custer) Shelton.

Gene graduated from Hutchinson High School and Salt City Business College.  He was a proud Eagle Scout.  Gene served in the United States Navy from 1950 to 1954.  He...

Nov 22, 2019

Mary 'Jean' Wallace, 90, of Hutchinson, died November 22, 2019, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born February 26, 1929, in Tescott, the daughter of Levi and Edna (Woods) Ribble. Jean graduated from Tescott High School and worked as an ombudsman for the state of Kansas and as a caregiver in people's homes.  She enjoyed gardening and yard...

Nov 22, 2019

'Make each day a Masterpiece'

A Celebration of Life for Jory Braeden Konrade (1973-2019)

On November 22nd, 15-point bucks and 20-pound walleye took a collective breath. Hunting scopes and fishing poles owned by Jory rested patiently. Paint brushes, canvases and colored pencils stayed tucked into their holding places, and Jory's musical and artistic works halted...

Nov 22, 2019

John Wayne Smith, 72, of Hutchinson, died November 22, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born March 13, 1947, in Hutchinson, to Wesley W. and Alma P. (Browning) Smith.

John graduated from Buhler High School in 1965 and took some special interest classes at Hutchinson Community College. He served in the United States...

Nov 20, 2019

Emma Stutzman, 96, died November 20, 2019, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson.  She was born March 18, 1923, in Hutchinson, to Samuel and Delila (Byler) Nisly.

Emma was a homemaker with a very green thumb. In 1956, Emma and her husband, Ervin started Stutzman Greenhouse, which they owned until 1985.   After retirement, they moved to Haiti...

Nov 19, 2019

Paul Andrew Schrag, Jr., 92, died November 19, 2019, at Newton Medical Center.  He was born September 21, 1927, on the family farm at Burrton, to Paul Andrew and Alvina Bertha (Krehbiel) Schrag.

Paul loved the land and farming was his life.  He was a farmer and stockman, and lived on the family farm his entire life. ...

Nov 19, 2019

Billy Neville Baldauf, 95, of Hutchinson, died November 19, 2019, at Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson.  He was born December 15, 1923, in Newton County, Missouri, to John H. and Ethel (Scrogin) Baldauf.

Billy graduated from Baxter Springs High School in 1942.  He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1942 to 1945.  Billy owned and operated...

Nov 18, 2019

Kathy Jane Smith, 65, of Hutchinson, died November 18, 2019, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born February 4, 1954, in Manila, Arkansas, to Henry and Helen Louise (Walters) Ewing.

Kathy was a CNC machinist at Eaton Corporation and retired with over 40 years of service. She enjoyed playing Bunco and doing any type of craft project,...