Gordon R. Hedrick
Jun 28, 2019
Gordon Ray Hedrick, 72, of Hutchinson, died June 28, 2019. He was born October 1, 1946, in Hutchinson, to Ralph Sterling and Virginia Rose (Hildebrand) Hedrick.
Gordon graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1964, Emporia State Teachers College in 1968, and received his master's degree from Wichita State University in 1979. He served in the United States...
Florene Shelley
Jun 28, 2019
Florene Lee Shelley, 90, of Hutchinson, passed away June 28, 2019, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born July 3, 1928, in Hutchinson, to Alfred Farlow and Ethyl Irene (Dewhirst) Shelley.
Florene was a 1946 graduate of Hutchinson High School, and received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English from the University of Kansas in 1952....
Audrey Lee Peterson
Jun 27, 2019
Audrey Lee Peterson, 92, of Hutchinson, died June 27, 2019, at Hester Care Center, Wesley Towers, Hutchinson. She was born March 10, 1927, in Little River, to Glenn J. and Nettie M. (Kingsley) Lackey. Audrey graduated from Inman High School in 1945 and was a homemaker. She loved to cook and spend time with her grandchildren. Audrey was of...
Thomas E. "Tom" Turner
Jun 27, 2019
Thomas E. 'Tom' Turner, 92, of Hutchinson, died June 27, 2019, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. He was born February 1, 1927, to Thomas Bryan and Lillie (Knight) Turner in Laurens County, SC.
Tom served over nine years in the United States Navy. He was a co-owner of Central Glass Company, worked at the Kansas State Fair,...
Jackie S. Mcelravy
Jun 27, 2019
Jackie Sue 'Jackie Blue' McElravy, joined her momma in heaven on June 27, 2019, at age 63. She was born September 27, 1955, in Wichita, to Jack and Margaret (Banworth) McElravy.
Jackie graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1973, where she was active in music and drama. She proudly served in the United States Navy as a...
Mary Hightower
Jun 25, 2019
Mary Hightower, 83, died Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at Good Samaritan Society-Hutchinson Village. She was born January 12, 1936, in Kingman, to Herbert and Mamie Anne (Brawner) Hopkins.
Mary retired from the food service department at Hutchinson Community College. She was of the Christian faith.
On July 14, 1954, she married James Sawyer Hightower in...
Elmer Nisly
Jun 25, 2019
Elmer Nisly, 79, of Hutchinson, died Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born October 20, 1939, in Hutchinson, to Edward D. and Elizabeth (Yoder) Nisly.
He was a member of Center Amish Mennonite Church and retired dairy farmer. He was involved with Offender Victim Ministries and Prison Ministries at Hutchinson Correctional Facility....
William 'Bill' Brian Main
Jun 25, 2019
William Brian 'Bill' Main, 59, died Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born April 4, 1960, in Hutchinson, to John A. and Darlene M. (Carsten) Main.
Bill graduated from Hutchinson High School and attended the University of Kansas. He worked for many years at Siding Supply, as well as doing his own...
John H. Shaffer
Jun 24, 2019
John H. Shaffer, 92, of Hutchinson, died June 24, 2019, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born April 2, 1927, in Wichita, the son of Don and Mabel (Jones) Shaffer. John was a 1945 graduate of Hutchinson High School, a 1948 graduate of Hutchinson Community College, a 1950 graduate of the University of Kansas, and a 1954 graduate of...
Jack W. Kipp
Jun 23, 2019
Jack W. Kipp, 70, of Hutchinson, died June 23, 2019, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born July 6, 1948, to Jack Wilbur and Lorraine (Ellswick) Kipp, in Hutchinson.
Jack was a 1966 graduate of Haven High School. He worked as a Corrections Supervisor at Hutchinson Correctional Facility and retired after 30 years of service. Jack enjoyed...
Pauline J. Smith
Jun 21, 2019
Pauline Jane Smith, 100, of Hutchinson, passed away June 21, 2019, at Hester Care Center, Wesley Towers, Hutchinson. She was born September 16, 1918, in Augusta, KS, the daughter of L.H. 'Hodge' and Susan (Burney) Merideth. Pauline graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1936, where she was selected to be in the National Honor Society two years in a...
Eric R. Gelineau
Jun 21, 2019
Eric Ryan Gelineau, 32, died June 21, 2019, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born September 4, 1986, in Haverhill, MA, to Paul Gerard and Carol Dee (Thille) Gelineau.
Eric graduated from Buhler High School in 2006. Despite all the challenges that life had for Eric, he touched everyone he met with his contagious smile. He had...
Alan Dale Cole
Jun 21, 2019
Alan Dale Cole, 58, of Hutchinson, died June 21, 2019, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born August 14, 1960, in Hutchinson, to Meredith Steen and Donna Lee (Martin) Cole.
Alan graduated from Larned High School in 1978. He worked at Technique Mfg., Hutchinson, until his health declined. Then he worked out of his home repairing computers...
Rachel Gonzales
Jun 20, 2019
Rachel Gonzales, 83, formerly of Hutchinson, died June 20, 2019, at her home. She was born December 27, 1935, in Halstead, to Juan F. and Guadalupe (Martinez) Gonzales. Rachel graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1953. She worked as a CNA in the maternity ward at Grace Hospital and then, with Frank Raya Jr., was co-founder/owner of Kiko's Mexican...
Rosemary Nye
Jun 19, 2019
Rosemary Nye, 94, of Hutchinson, died June 19, 2019, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born March 4, 1925, in Partridge, to Oril and Geneva Erma (Parrish) Hemphill.
Rosemary attended Buhler High School and was a homemaker. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, needlework, and watching the Kansas City Royals. She attended The Father's House, Hutchinson.
On...
Margaret Ann Lee
Jun 17, 2019
Margaret Ann Lee, 74, of Buhler, formerly of Topeka, died June 17, 2019, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community, Buhler. She was born on July 1, 1944, to Manuel and Vicky (Gomez) Arredondo, in Topeka.
Margaret enjoyed playing bingo, attending barbecue get togethers, but her greatest joy was spending time with family and friends. She was a member...
Bobby D. Washburn
Jun 16, 2019
Bobby Dean Washburn 66, of Nickerson passed away on June 16, 2019. Bobby was born on July 6, 1952, to Jerry and Clara (Obert) Washburn.
On May 21, 1971, he married the love of his life, Barbara Marie Hemphill and recently celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary.
In this union they had two children, Angela Marie...
Frederick J. "Fred" Welch
Jun 15, 2019
Fredrick J. 'Fred' Welch, 82, of Hutchinson, died June 15, 2019, at his home. He was born December 21, 1936, in Hutchinson, to Raymond Harold and Mildred Maxine (Griffith) Welch.
Fred was a 1955 graduate of Hutchinson High School. He was a cowboy who did everything, from auctioneering, leather crafting, farming, and he loved to sing karaoke....
Esther Postier
Jun 15, 2019
Esther V. Postier, 82, of Hutchinson, died June 15, 2019. She was born January 24, 1937, in Inman to Claus K. and Martha (Klassen) Peters.
She was a loving mother and grandmother that enjoyed spending time in her flower garden and crafting.
Esther was retired from Hubco and the City of Hutchinson.
Surviving...
Kathleen Ann "Kathy Loehr
Jun 15, 2019
Kathleen 'Kathy' Ann Loehr, 71, of Hutchinson, died Saturday, June 15, 2019, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born August 22, 1947, in Topeka, the daughter of Robert F. and Mildred R. (McManus) Loehr Rudd.
Kathy graduated from Wellington High School. She received her degree in physical therapy from the University of Kansas and earned a master's...
