Obituaries

Jul 7, 2019

David Herman 'Dave' Morgan, 80, of Hutchinson, died Sunday, July 7, 2019. He was born October 30, 1938, in Hutchinson, to Hubert Edward and Anna (Briggs) Morgan.

Dave was a graduate of Nickerson High School, Hutchinson Community College, and Fort Hays State University. He was a United States Army Veteran, member of First United Methodist Church, Hutchinson,...

Jul 6, 2019

Stacy Lee VanAsselt, 54, of Hutchinson, passed away in her home, Saturday, July 6, 2019. She was a graduate of Buhler High School and spent her entire adulthood in the Hutchinson community.

Stacy's life was spent dedicated to caring for and loving others. She worked at Union Valley Grade School, where she shared her heart caring for...

Jul 6, 2019

Amy K. Eaton, 50, of Nickerson, died July 6, 2019, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  She was born September 18, 1968, to Richard and Jane (Johnson) Elliott at Fort Riley, KS.

Amy grew up in the Delia, KS, community and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Delia.  She graduated from Rossville High School in 1987 and...

Jul 5, 2019

Terry 'Coach' Masterson, 79, of Hutchinson, died July 5, 2019, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital-St. Francis, Wichita. He was born September 20, 1939, to Avy and Edna (Riesen) Masterson in Newton.

Terry graduated from Halstead High School, Hutchinson Community College (HCC), Fort Hays State University, and Utah State University with a master's degree in sociology. After college,...

Jul 5, 2019

George Robert Hasselbring, 77, of Hutchinson, died Friday, July 5, 2019. He was born March 4, 1942, in Kingman, to Carlin Lee and Gyda Lucille (Campbell) Hasselbring.

A longtime Hutchinson resident, George moved to Oklahoma after retirement and returned to Hutchinson in 2015. George was a machinist for Cessna- Eaton Corp. for 38 years, and a veteran...

Jul 5, 2019

Gary Charles Wheeler, 73, passed away Friday, July 5, 2019, in Wichita, after a 43-day hospitalized battle with health-related complications. He was born May 23, 1946, in Quinter, to David and Nettie (Ringer) Wheeler, their first and only child. Raised in Hutchinson, Gary's first job was as a grocery bagger at Dillon's on 4 th Avenue, an experience he...

Jul 5, 2019

Kim Main McCamant, 53, of Hutchinson,  died July 5, 2019, at Hospice House.  She was born August 13, 1965, in Hutchinson, the daughter of John A. & Darlene M. (Carsten) Main.

Kim was a 1983 graduate of Hutchinson High School.  She worked as a dental assistant for Dr. Sweet, Drs. Thompson & Whitlow, and Dr. Meschke.

Jul 5, 2019

Jessica Cecille 'Jess' McAllister, 38, of Hutchinson, died July 5, 2019. She was born November 6, 1980, to Kevin L. and Katherine Delores (Coonce) McAllister.

She was a 1999 graduate of Nickerson High School, 2001 graduate of Hutchinson Community College, and a graduate of Phoenix University with her Bachelor of Science and Master's Degree in nursing. Jess...

Jul 4, 2019

Josh Peak, 30, of Hutchinson, died July 4, 2019, at his home.  He was born May 12, 1989, in Hutchinson, to Jason Peak and Mendy (Glass) Peak.

Josh attended Buhler High School, and received his diploma in 2008.  He then joined the United States Marine Corps where Josh served for almost five years, retiring as a Corporal...

Jul 4, 2019

Adelaide Fry, 98, died Thursday, July 4, 2019, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. She was born December 27, 1920, in Delphos, Kansas, to Lester Hobart and Avis Elizabeth (Long) Tasker.

Adelaide graduated from Miltonvale Wesleyan Academy in 1937 and Salt City Business College in 1944. Adelaide worked at Colladay Hardware for 12 years. In 1963, she...

Jul 3, 2019

Kathleen R. Peters, 83, of Hutchinson, died July 3, 2019, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born to Raymond and Bertha (Studer) Starrett, in Preston. On March 11, 1956, she married Robert W. Peters in Natrona. They enjoyed over 45 years of marriage until his death on April 4, 2001.

Kathleen graduated from Pratt High School and...

Jul 1, 2019

Jacquelyn Rae 'Jaci' Gitchell, 66, died July 1, 2019. She was born March 11, 1953, to Howard Bishop and Freda Fern (Fox) Gitchell.

She was a veteran of the United States Navy. Jaci was a hostess serving in the restaurant industry.

Survivors include:  nephews, Martin 'Marty' (Amy) Gitchell, Michael Mobley, and Brian (Ashley) Gitchell; nieces,...

Jul 1, 2019

Alex Weston Sheridan, of South Hutchinson, was born August 29, 1920, to Lee M. and Edith L. (Allen) Sheridan and died July 1, 2019, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson, Kansas. He was a retired farmer, machinist and WW II veteran.

Alex was born on a farm near Carneiro, Ellsworth County, KS and grew up in the...

Jun 30, 2019

Philip Mark Wille Jr, 56, crossed the finish line for the final time on June 30, 2019 at Harry Hynes Hospice in Wichita, Kansas. Born in Kansas City, Kansas on March 18, 1963, Phil was the son of Philip Wille Sr. and Lee & Carol Seems.

As an avid athlete, Phil ran several marathons across the United...

Jun 30, 2019

Russell Dale Showalter, 97, of South Hutchinson, died Sunday, June 30, 2019, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born September 28, 1921, in McPherson County, to O B and Salome (Yoder) Showalter.

He was a member of Journey@South Hutchinson and a farmer.

On December 15, 1940, he married Blanche Yoder in Hesston. She died...

Jun 30, 2019

Anna Mae Berend, 77, died peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones June 29, 2019, in Grants, New Mexico. She was born May 1, 1942, in Montezuma, KS, the daughter of Gerhard and Mary (Voth) Giesbrecht.

Anna married Vincent J. Berend on August 17, 1963, in Dodge City, KS. She was a retired registered nurse, a...

Jun 29, 2019

Kathryn Kaye 'Kathy' Maldonado, 73, died June 29, 2019, at Via Christi - St. Francis Campus, Wichita, KS. She was born January 13, 1946, in Dodge City, KS, the daughter of George and Pearl (St. John) Baker.

Kathy graduated from high school in Johnson, KS. She was a dedicated Lab and X-Ray Technician for 50 years, first...

Jun 29, 2019

Georgia L. Darrow, 79, of Hutchinson, died June 29, 2019, at Pleasant Hills, Hutchinson. She was born September 23, 1939, in Hutchinson, to George Phillip and Lula Frances (Carson) Holland.

Georgia graduated from St. Teresa Catholic School in 1957 and Hutchinson Community College in 1959. She worked as a bookkeeper for ServiceMaster of Hutchinson and retired as...

Jun 29, 2019

Dale Horn was a man who loved life. He lived each day to the fullest, until he passed away June 29, 2019, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. Dale was 82. He was born August 29, 1936, in Great Bend, the son of Norman and Helen (File) Horn.

He was a 1954 graduate of Great Bend High School. He...

Jun 29, 2019

Ronald Eugene 'Ron' Southards, 79, died on June 29, 2019, at Hospice House. He was born on December 12, 1939, in Trousdale, Kansas, to Walter F. Sr. and Alta Marie (Ellis) Southards. He grew up in Belpre, Kansas.

Ron worked at Morton Salt and later was a power lineman before becoming a landlord operating Ron's Residential Rentals....