Obituaries

Jul 29, 2019

Jackie M. Orr, 89, of Hutchinson, died July 29, 2019, at Diversicare of Hutchinson. She was born August 30, 1929, in Hutchinson, to Lyle and Bessie (Fondaw) Smiley.

Jackie was a cook and cafeteria assistant at Hutchinson High School for 17 years and was known affectionately as 'Mom' to the students. She enjoyed playing bingo, dancing the...

Jul 27, 2019

Michael Stephen 'Mike' Hobbick, 69, of Hutchinson, died July 27, 2019. He was born June 5, 1950, in Hutchinson, to Keith and Barbara (Skellinger) Hobbick.

Mike graduated from Hutchinson High School. He was a retired truck driver for Rawhide Trucking and J & H Trucking. Mike was an avid fan of NASCAR and raced sprint cars.

Jul 25, 2019

Nicole Dawn 'Nicky' Wells, 38, died July 25, 2019, at her home in Haven.  She was born September 10, 1980, in McPherson, to Dennis and Melinda (Stimatze) Belcher.

Nicky was a homemaker and attended Crossroads Christian Church, Hutchinson.

She is survived by:  children, Lauren, Derek, Kaylie, Dylan, and Laiken Wells; parents, Melinda and Dennis Belcher;...

Jul 24, 2019

Wallace A. 'Wally' Harden, 84, of Hutchinson, died Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born March 7, 1935, in Hutchinson, to Alva A. and Ethel V. (Kollhoff) Harden.

Wally graduated from Reno Community High School in Nickerson in 1953 and was a farmer and stockman. He served on the Farmers Coop Board,...

Jul 24, 2019

Ellen Ann Gorsky, 82, died July 24, 2019, at Hester Care Center, Hutchinson.  She was born January 14, 1937, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the only child of James Francis and Wilma J. (Thiessen) Malloy.

Ellen graduated from St. Mary's High School in Wichita and attended Oklahoma State University for two years.  She was an interior designer, working...

Jul 21, 2019

Billy Martin 'Bill' Rowland, 87, of Hutchinson, died Sunday, July 21, 2019, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, and is now with Jesus in his heavenly home. He was born January 15, 1932, in Hutchinson, to Martin and Mary (Burdick) Rowland.

Bill was a 1949 graduate of Buhler High School and attended Hutchinson Community College. He was a...

Jul 20, 2019

The Reverend Robert Buzza 'Bob' Brooks, 91, of Hutchinson, died Saturday, July 20, 2019, at Hester Care Center, Hutchinson. He was born March 20, 1928, in Glasco, Kansas, to the Reverend Elmer Lincoln and Lois Elizabeth (Buzza) Brooks.

Bob graduated from Mankato High School in 1945, Kansas Wesleyan University in 1948, and Iliff School of Theology in...

Jul 20, 2019

Jane Isabel Owen McGuire of Hutchinson, was born on January 13, 1925, in Kansas City, KS, to Roy L. and Ann B. (Cloughley) Owen. She departed this life on Saturday, July 20, 2019, at Wesley Towers Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Jane graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1943...

Jul 20, 2019

Herbert Otto Stange Jr., 85, passed peacefully to heaven and into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Saturday, July 20, 2019, at Newton Medical Center. He was born March 1, 1934, in Hydro, OK, the son of Herbert Otto and Rebecca May (Folks) Stange.

Herb was raised in Hydro and joined the United States...

Jul 19, 2019

Darrell LaVerne Treaster, 87, of Hutchinson, died Friday, July 19, 2019. He was born November 12, 1931, in Beloit, to Ralph and Beryl (Wray) Treaster.

Darrell was a graduate of Beloit High School, a farmer, custom harvester, and an over-the-road truck driver. He drove for Dahlsten and Dillons locally and Dealer's Transport, Kansas City, MO. Darrell belonged...

Jul 18, 2019

Donald E. Dellinger, 75, died July 18, 2019, at his home.  He was born May 5, 1944, in Hutchinson, to Claud E. and Esther (Timkar) Dellinger.

Donald served in the United States Navy.  He worked for Consolidated Manufacturing in a variety of departments, including transmission. After retirement, he enjoyed working at Benton's Greenhouse.

On December...

Jul 16, 2019

Marvin Eugene 'Gene' McClelland, 80, of Hutchinson, died July 16, 2019, at his residence. He was born May 10, 1939, to Marvin Lee and Love Anna (Alban) McClelland.

Marvin was employed at Eaton Corporation from 1960-2002, as a Service Representative and Warranty Analyst. He attended The Father's House, Hutchinson.

Marvin is survived by: sons, Marvin...

Jul 13, 2019

Dr. Kenneth Eugene Hedrick, 91, of Hutchinson, died July 13, 2019, at his home. He was born September 21, 1927, in Wichita, to John and Marie (Johnson) Hedrick.

Ken graduated from Wichita East High School in 1945 and Wichita State University in 1949. While at Wichita State, he played varsity football. Ken then attended the University of...

Jul 12, 2019

Debra Kay Mansur, 64, of Hutchinson, died July 12, 2019. She is survived by: sons, Dan (Liz) Mansur, Josh (Molly) Mansur, and Aaron (Logan) Mansur; brother, Wayne Whitehurst; sister, Glenda Hines; and five grandchildren. Debra was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Harold Mansur. No services are planned. Arrangements by Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson.

Jul 11, 2019

Randy Lee Messner, 57, of Hutchinson, died July 11, 2019. He is survived by his mother, Alberta of Hutchinson, and sisters, Debbie Swick (Rick) of Gardner and Tanya Mobley (Murray), of Hutchinson. Randy was preceded in death by his father, Floyd. Per Randy's wishes, no services are planned. Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson, is in charge of arrangements.

Jul 10, 2019

Jimmie L. 'Jay' Beltz, Jr., 50, of Hutchinson, died July 10, 2019, at Ascension Via Christi- St Francis, Wichita. He was born August 29, 1968, in Hutchinson, to Jimmie L. and Sally Lee (Barney) Beltz, Sr.

Jay graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1987. He was a former mechanic. Jay enjoyed anything that had to do with...

Jul 10, 2019

Lottie Louise Morris, 91, of Hutchinson, died Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center after a short illness. She was born August 14, 1927, to Murl and Lottie (Porter) See, in Garber, Oklahoma. Lottie graduated from Haven High School.

On March 24, 1947, she married Oral J. Morris in Hutchinson. Her husband of 56 years...

Jul 9, 2019

Lola Mae (Fornwalt) Franklin, 84, of Hutchinson, passed away at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center on July 9, 2019, peacefully following her beloved husband into heaven.

She was born to Oliver 'Dewey' and Lora (Benjamin) Fornwalt on May 25, 1935. She graduated from Partridge High School in 1953 and then went on to earn her associates degree from...

Jul 9, 2019

Alice Schneweis, 94, of Wichita, died July 9, 2019, at Park West Plaza Retirement Community, Wichita.  She was born November 17, 1924, to John and Louisa (Beran) Boor, Sr., in Odin, KS.

Alice was a 1943 graduate of Odin High School.  She was a member of St. Teresa Catholic Church, Hutchinson, since 1966, and a member and...

Jul 8, 2019

A joint graveside service for both James "Jim" Byron Goodwin, 80, who died October 4, 2015, and his wife, Madeline "Louise" Goodwin, 77, who died July 8, 2019, will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 30, 2021, at Fairlawn Burial Park, 2401 Carey Blvd., Hutchinson, with Pastor John Frey officiating.

They were married November 2, 1958, in Lyons....