George Phillip Maior, Sr.
Oct 4, 2019
George P. Maior, Sr., 72, of Hutchinson, died October 4, 2019, at Bethany Home, Lindsborg. He was born September 7, 1947, in Hendersonville, North Carolina, to George and Louise Maior.
George served in the United States Army for over 20 years. He initially entered the service on October 30, 1964, in Roanoke, VA. George was last stationed...
Eddie D. Chronister
Oct 3, 2019
Eddie Dwayne Chronister, 40, died October 3, 2019, in San Luis Obispo, CA.
He was born February 13, 1979. Eddie is survived by: mother, Angel Leamon; siblings, Bobby Chronister, Jessica Legge, Spencer Chronister; and children, Venus and Abigail Chronister.
Cremation has taken place. Visit Elliott Mortuary's web site.
Thornton Lewis 'Todd' White
Oct 3, 2019
Thornton Lewis 'Todd' White, aka 'Rooster', 83, took his final lap around the race track for the checkered flag on October 3, 2019. He was born October 22, 1935, in Wichita, to Thomas and Thelma (Tracy) White. Todd grew up in Belmont and moved to Hutchinson in his early adulthood, where he resided until his death. From the age...
Isabelle Gray
Sep 30, 2019
Isabelle Mae Gray, 87, of Hutchinson, died September 30, 2019, at Good Samaritan Society, Hutchinson. She was born February 21, 1932, to Wayne and Mattie (Stewart) Kinnison.
Isabelle attended Hutchinson High School. On January 7, 1952, she married John L. Gray, in Hutchinson. They shared 53 years of marriage before his death on November 17, 2005. Isabelle...
Dixie Lee Schoepf
Sep 30, 2019
Dixie Schoepf, 87, died September 30, 2019, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born January 29, 1932, on a farm near Sylvia, the youngest of eight children, born to Charles Fredrick and Jennie Ethel (Brown) Buggeln.
Dixie graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1949. She retired after 20 years of service as a secretary for Hutchinson National...
Kenneth Edward "Ken" Keast
Sep 29, 2019
Kenneth 'Ken' Edward Keast, 87, of Hutchinson, died September 29, 2019, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born October 1, 1931, in LaCrosse, to Frederick Edward and Alice Alberta (Farmer) Keast.
Ken graduated from Hutchinson High School and served in the United States Navy Reserves. He retired from the Kansas Department of Transportation as an equipment operator...
Lynda Lou Dix
Sep 27, 2019
Lynda Lou Dix, 72, died September 27, 2019, at her home. She was born May 27, 1947, in Wichita, the daughter of Howard and June (Fogleman) Hill. Lynda graduated from Herington High School and worked for the Herington Times newspaper for over 23 years as the advertizing manager and bookkeeper.  She enjoyed playing bridge and traveling with family, especially...
Dr. Norman E. Hagley
Sep 25, 2019
Dr. Norman E. Hagley, 83, of Hutchinson, died September 25, 2019, at Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson. He was born October 31, 1935, in Randle, WA, to James William, Jr. and Era Lucille (Smith) Hagley. Norman graduated from Zanesville High School, Zanesville, OH, and Transylvania University, Lexington, KY. He received his doctorate degree from Lexington Theological Seminary. Norman served as...
Rev. Henry J. Hartman
Sep 25, 2019
The Reverend Henry J. Hartman, 79, died September 25, 2019, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born June 5, 1940, in Cuero, Texas, to Henry W. and Emma (Blank) Hartman.
Pastor Hartman graduated from Cuero High School, Cuero, TX. He then served in the United States Navy for three years. Pastor Hartman then attended Midland Lutheran...
Vicki Casey Cook
Sep 24, 2019
Vicki Casey Cook, 77, of Hutchinson, died September 24, 2019, after a short illness at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born June 1, 1942, in Newton, to Edward A. and Fern (Ullum) Strasser.
Vicki worked as a realtor in Great Bend and a floral designer for Don's Floral in Hutchinson. She was a homemaker and enjoyed...
Mary Ruth Deck
Sep 24, 2019
Mary Ruth Priddle Deck, 96, of Hutchinson, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at her residence. She was born February 14, 1923, in Haven, to Leo Thomas and Elizabeth Lolita (Hall) Priddle.
Mary was a 1942 graduate of Haven High School. On October 15, 1943, she married Laurence Herbert...
James Nelson 'Jim' Carrington
Sep 23, 2019
James Nelson 'Jim' Carrington, 85, died September 23, 2019, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. He was born January 16, 1934, in Fort Scott, the son of Frank and Helen (Keeling) Carrington. Jim graduated from Wichita North High School. He served for a time as a pastor in Wichita before beginning his career in the antiques and auction business. Jim...
Sylvia Nisly
Sep 22, 2019
Sylvia Nisly, 85, died September 22, 2019, at Wheaton House, Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. She was born March 11, 1934, in Nowata, OK, the daughter of Eli F. and Alma (Miller) Nisly.
In addition to being a homemaker, Sylvia was bookkeeper for her and husband John's business, Nisly Sewing Center. She was a faithful member of...
James Richard Lee
Sep 21, 2019
James Lee, 87, of Hutchinson, died September 21, 2019. Born March 1, 1932, at Sylvia, to Chester and Mabel (Watson) Lee.
Survived by: wife, Twila; children, Bonnie Jervis (Tim), LeRoy Lee (Robin), Sondra Lee; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Preceded by: parents, and siblings, Lorraine and Charles.
No services are planned....
Bernard E. "Bernie" Koch, Jr.
Sep 20, 2019
Bernard 'Bernie' Koch, Jr., 65, of Hutchinson, died September 20, 2019, at The University of Kansas Hospital, Kansas City, KS. He was born January 26, 1954, in Hutchinson, to Bernard Eugene and Marjorie Ann (Shelton) Koch, Sr.
Bernie graduated from Partridge High School. He was a baker at the Rainbow Bakery for 30 years and a water...
Robert E Regehr
Sep 18, 2019
Robert 'Bob' Eugene Regehr, of Hutchinson, was born February 19, 1940, to Abe F. and Minnie (Holzrichter) Regehr. He passed away September 18, 2019, in the care of his family and Hutchinson Regional Medical Center ICU staff. Bob was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Judy.
Bob was married April 12, 1962, to Judy Roberts....
Kathryn Turner
Sep 18, 2019
Kathryn 'Kathy' A. Turner, 69, of Hutchinson, died September 18, 2019, at Salina Regional Health Center.
She is survived by: sons, Seth (Allie) Turner and Troy (Clarissa) Turner; four grandchildren; sister, Patricia Shields; brother, Donald Gariglietti; and Donald 'Don' L. Turner.
No services per Kathy's request. Elliott Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Betty I Robinson
Sep 17, 2019
Betty I. Robinson 'Elizabeth Ann', died September 17, 2019, at The Cedars in McPherson. She was born April 29, 1928, in New Haven, Connecticut, while her missionary parents were on furlough from China. Betty lived in China during the early years of her life.
Following her graduation from McPherson High School in 1946, Betty attended McPherson College...
Joan Mckinney
Sep 17, 2019
Margaret Joan McKinney, 83, died September 17, 2019, at Wesley Woodlawn Hospital, Wichita. She was born July 27, 1936, in Wichita, the daughter of proud parents, Stanley and Margaret (Jessen) Shaft. Joan grew up in a lively household with her four brothers: Jerry, David, Donald, John, and their dog, Sam.
She was a devoted member of Emanuel...
Marcella "Marcy" Showalter
Sep 16, 2019
Marcella 'Marcy' Showalter, 77, of Hutchinson, died September 16, 2019, at Good Samaritan Society-Hutchinson Village. She was born June 26, 1942, in Plains, to Adam Casper and Helen (Amerin) Eakes, Jr.
On March 15, 1989, she married Jack Dean Showalter in Hutchinson. Marcy was a homemaker who enjoyed sewing for her family, playing bingo, and traveling to...
