Obituaries

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....

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...