Obituaries

Nov 18, 2019

Helen Louise Stoll, 76, of Hutchinson, passed away November 18, 2019, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born February 21, 1943, in Ava, Missouri, the daughter of Hershel Alcorn and Gladys (Bristol) Richardson. Helen graduated from Herington High School in 1961. She was a homemaker and Avon representative for many years.

Helen enjoyed playing bingo, going...

Nov 18, 2019

Donald Lynn 'Don' Freeman, 62, died November 18, 2019, at Heartland Haven, Inman.  He was born March 10, 1957, in Concordia, to Lloyd Eldon and Rosa Lee (McMurry) Freeman.

Don graduated from Trego Community High School in 1975, attended Dodge City Community College, and the Climate Control Institute in Wichita. He retired as a well tester for...

Nov 16, 2019

Robert 'Red' Hoffman, 88, of Hutchinson, died November 16, 2019, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born September 22, 1931, in Harvard, Nebraska, to Floyd and Velma (Lomax) Hoffman.

Red graduated from Aurora High School, Aurora, Nebraska in 1949. He joined the United States Army after high school and served in the Korean Conflict. After discharge, Red...

Nov 14, 2019

Shanna Mae Soukup, 79, of Hutchinson, died November 14, 2019, at Reflection Living, Hutchinson.  She was born March 2, 1940, in Oxford, NE, to Lewis and Delpha (Pittman) Blees.

Shanna was a 1957 graduate of Decatur Community High School, Oberlin, KS.  She attended the College of Emporia for three years, where she met her husband, Herbert Soukup. ...

Nov 14, 2019

Michael Eugene Higgins, 66, of South Hutchinson, died peacefully at home on November 14, 2019, surrounded by family. He was born June 26, 1953, to Lloyd 'Curley' and Phyllis (Bell) Higgins.

Michael retired from Stanion Wholesale Electric as an outside salesman. He was a passionate fan of the KU Jayhawks and  Kansas City Chiefs, he enjoyed fishing,...

Nov 12, 2019

Marilyn Ann Fesler, 84, died November 12, 2019, at Waldron Place, Hutchinson. She was born March 6, 1935, in Great Bend, the daughter of August and Clara (Hullman) Sittner.

Marilyn graduated from Hudson High School in 1953, Hutchinson Community College in 1955, and received her bachelor's degree from Fort Hays State University in 1957.  She was a...

Nov 12, 2019

Genevieve 'Gene' Cramer, 104, of South Hutchinson, died November 12, 2019, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. She was born January 29, 1915, in Crawford County, to G.F. and Mary Ann (Brown) Phillippar.

Genevieve graduated from Weir High School, received a Bachelor of Science degree from Pittsburg State University, and a master's degree from Emporia State University....

Nov 10, 2019

Michael 'Mike' Strayer, 73, died November 10, 2019, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  He was born July 9, 1946, in Hutchinson, to John C. and Cora F. (Avery) Strayer.

Mike graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1964.  He served in the United States Army National Guard from 1966 to January 1972.  Mike was with the 346 th Military...

Nov 10, 2019

LaVona Darlene Schmitt, 83, died November 10, 2019, at Andover Court.  She was born March 26, 1936, in Nickerson, to Lloyd Coffey and Julia Zella (Hedrick) Southards.

LaVona graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1954.  She was a homemaker, worked at Hutchinson National Bank, and was treasurer of the Buhler School Board USD #313.  LaVona was a...

Nov 8, 2019

Melvin Gene Uphoff, Sr., 72, died November 8, 2019. He was born February 3, 1947, in Florence, to Albert and Alice (Stamp) Uphoff.

Melvin worked for many years delivering papers for the Hutchinson News.

He is survived by: son, Melvin Uphoff, Jr., Hutchinson; daughter, Angela Galloway (Chris), Wichita; brother, Albert Uphoff (Judy), Belleville; five grandchildren;...

Nov 8, 2019

Marvin Elmer Curless, 77, died Friday, November 8, 2019, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  He was born November 11, 1941, in Hutchinson, to Elmer H. and Fannie V. (Hale) Curless.  Marvin graduated from Hutchinson High School.  He served in the United States Army from 1968 to 1970.  Marvin worked a variety of jobs over the years from oilfield to...

Nov 7, 2019

Phyllis M. Cramer, 86, of Wichita, died November 7, 2019, at her daughter's residence in Hutchinson.  She was born June 10, 1933, in Elkhart, to James and Madge (Holcomb) Hall.

Phyllis was a 1951 graduate of Sylvia High School.  On September 13, 1951, she married Dwight Cramer at the First Baptist Church in Hutchinson.  Phyllis was a...

Nov 7, 2019

Beverly Ann Harding, 80, died November 7, 2019, at Newton Medical Center. She was born January 27, 1939, in Manter, the daughter of Albert E. and Reno M. (Cramer) Nusser.

Beverly graduated from high school in Cabool, MO, and worked as a machinist at Collins Industries in South Hutchinson for many years. She loved cooking, leatherwork, sewing,...

Nov 5, 2019

Carol A. Mark, 89, of Hutchinson, died November 5, 2019, at Good Samaritan Society-Hutchinson Village.  She was born October 28, 1930, in Wichita, to William David Garfield and Ina Claire (Helvie) Denney.

Carol was a 1948 graduate of Coldwater High School and attended Hutchinson Community College and Wichita Business College.  She was a grain accountant for ADM...

Nov 5, 2019

Retha Yoder, 58, passed away peacefully after a two-year battle with cancer, at her home on November 5, 2019.  She was born November 4, 1961, in LaGrange, Indiana, to Amos and Edna (Yoder) Wickey.

Retha was a homemaker, and especially enjoyed her gardening, flowers, and entertaining guests. Retha made many friends in her years of service in...

Nov 4, 2019

Bernadine 'Bernie' M. Stroberg, 96, of Hutchinson, died November 4, 2019, at Hester Care Center, Hutchinson.  She was born February 14, 1923, in Brookings, OR, to James and Josephine  (Forge) Duffin.  In 1927, the family moved to Reno County.

Bernadine was a 1941 graduate of St. Teresa High School, Hutchinson.   She was employed on the assembly line...

Nov 4, 2019

Barbara Ann McVey, 77, of South Hutchinson, died November 4, 2019, at her home. She was born May 6, 1942, in Vallejo, CA, to Henry and Helen (Lewellen) Bechthold.

Barbara graduated from Hutchinson High School, Salt City Business College, and Hutchinson Community College. She worked as a medication aide at Wesley Towers and as a nurse assistant...

Nov 3, 2019

Glenn 'Gary' Taylor Jr., 88, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019, at Southwind Home.  He was born July 24, 1931, in rural Reno County, the son of Glenn G. and Helen E. (Holt) Taylor Sr.  Gary graduated from Nickerson High School in 1949.

On July 5, 1952, he married Glenna Yates in Sterling. They later divorced.

Nov 1, 2019

Ray Anthony Rodriguez, 63, of Hutchinson, died November 1, 2019, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born December 17, 1955, in Hutchinson, to Crespin and Olivia (Hernandez) Rodriguez.

Ray graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1973. He was a machinist and union member for Eaton Corporation. Ray was a member of the Catholic faith.

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Oct 31, 2019

Lucas Michael Ehling, 28, died Thursday, October 31, 2019, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born August 13, 1991, in Hutchinson, to Neil and Diane (Hawkins) Ehling.

He attended Hutchinson schools. Lucas was an avid gamer and Star Wars fan.

Lucas is survived by:  father, Neil Ehling and wife, Marsha; mother, Diane Ehling, all of...