Obituaries

Nov 29, 2019

Manuel Morales Delgado, 82, died November 29, 2019, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  He was born May 24, 1937, in Garden City, the son of Frank G. and Mary M. (Morales) Delgado.  Manuel graduated from Holcomb High School in 1956 and attended Kansas City Community College.

He served in the United States Air Force from 1959-1963. Manuel worked...

Nov 28, 2019

Bernerd G. 'Bernie' Grossardt, 92, left this earth to be with Jesus, and reunited with his beloved Marge, on November 28, 2019.  Born August 11, 1927, Bernie was the ninth child of John F. and Florence T. (Staeber) Grossardt.  He grew up on the family farm northwest of Claflin, Kansas, and graduated from Claflin High School in 1945. Bernie...

Nov 27, 2019

Alta Mae Slater, 93, of Hutchinson, died November 27, 2019, at Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson.  She was born July 10, 1926, in Vassar, KS, to Russell and Gladys (Myrick) Simmons.

Alta graduated from Topeka High School in 1944.  On January 29, 1950, she married Loren Kenneth Slater in Topeka.  They shared over 64 years of marriage until...

Nov 25, 2019

Gene Wyatt Shelton, 88, died November 25, 2019, at Brookestone Acres, Columbus, NE.  He was born May 3, 1931, in Hutchinson, to Wyatt E. and Gladys (Custer) Shelton.

Gene graduated from Hutchinson High School and Salt City Business College.  He was a proud Eagle Scout.  Gene served in the United States Navy from 1950 to 1954.  He...

Nov 22, 2019

Mary 'Jean' Wallace, 90, of Hutchinson, died November 22, 2019, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born February 26, 1929, in Tescott, the daughter of Levi and Edna (Woods) Ribble. Jean graduated from Tescott High School and worked as an ombudsman for the state of Kansas and as a caregiver in people's homes.  She enjoyed gardening and yard...

Nov 22, 2019

'Make each day a Masterpiece'

A Celebration of Life for Jory Braeden Konrade (1973-2019)

On November 22nd, 15-point bucks and 20-pound walleye took a collective breath. Hunting scopes and fishing poles owned by Jory rested patiently. Paint brushes, canvases and colored pencils stayed tucked into their holding places, and Jory's musical and artistic works halted...

Nov 22, 2019

John Wayne Smith, 72, of Hutchinson, died November 22, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born March 13, 1947, in Hutchinson, to Wesley W. and Alma P. (Browning) Smith.

John graduated from Buhler High School in 1965 and took some special interest classes at Hutchinson Community College. He served in the United States...

Nov 20, 2019

Emma Stutzman, 96, died November 20, 2019, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson.  She was born March 18, 1923, in Hutchinson, to Samuel and Delila (Byler) Nisly.

Emma was a homemaker with a very green thumb. In 1956, Emma and her husband, Ervin started Stutzman Greenhouse, which they owned until 1985.   After retirement, they moved to Haiti...

Nov 19, 2019

Paul Andrew Schrag, Jr., 92, died November 19, 2019, at Newton Medical Center.  He was born September 21, 1927, on the family farm at Burrton, to Paul Andrew and Alvina Bertha (Krehbiel) Schrag.

Paul loved the land and farming was his life.  He was a farmer and stockman, and lived on the family farm his entire life. ...

Nov 19, 2019

Billy Neville Baldauf, 95, of Hutchinson, died November 19, 2019, at Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson.  He was born December 15, 1923, in Newton County, Missouri, to John H. and Ethel (Scrogin) Baldauf.

Billy graduated from Baxter Springs High School in 1942.  He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1942 to 1945.  Billy owned and operated...

Nov 18, 2019

Kathy Jane Smith, 65, of Hutchinson, died November 18, 2019, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born February 4, 1954, in Manila, Arkansas, to Henry and Helen Louise (Walters) Ewing.

Kathy was a CNC machinist at Eaton Corporation and retired with over 40 years of service. She enjoyed playing Bunco and doing any type of craft project,...

Nov 18, 2019

Helen Louise Stoll, 76, of Hutchinson, passed away November 18, 2019, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born February 21, 1943, in Ava, Missouri, the daughter of Hershel Alcorn and Gladys (Bristol) Richardson. Helen graduated from Herington High School in 1961. She was a homemaker and Avon representative for many years.

Helen enjoyed playing bingo, going...

Nov 18, 2019

Donald Lynn 'Don' Freeman, 62, died November 18, 2019, at Heartland Haven, Inman.  He was born March 10, 1957, in Concordia, to Lloyd Eldon and Rosa Lee (McMurry) Freeman.

Don graduated from Trego Community High School in 1975, attended Dodge City Community College, and the Climate Control Institute in Wichita. He retired as a well tester for...

Nov 16, 2019

Robert 'Red' Hoffman, 88, of Hutchinson, died November 16, 2019, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born September 22, 1931, in Harvard, Nebraska, to Floyd and Velma (Lomax) Hoffman.

Red graduated from Aurora High School, Aurora, Nebraska in 1949. He joined the United States Army after high school and served in the Korean Conflict. After discharge, Red...

Nov 14, 2019

Shanna Mae Soukup, 79, of Hutchinson, died November 14, 2019, at Reflection Living, Hutchinson.  She was born March 2, 1940, in Oxford, NE, to Lewis and Delpha (Pittman) Blees.

Shanna was a 1957 graduate of Decatur Community High School, Oberlin, KS.  She attended the College of Emporia for three years, where she met her husband, Herbert Soukup. ...

Nov 14, 2019

Michael Eugene Higgins, 66, of South Hutchinson, died peacefully at home on November 14, 2019, surrounded by family. He was born June 26, 1953, to Lloyd 'Curley' and Phyllis (Bell) Higgins.

Michael retired from Stanion Wholesale Electric as an outside salesman. He was a passionate fan of the KU Jayhawks and  Kansas City Chiefs, he enjoyed fishing,...

Nov 12, 2019

Marilyn Ann Fesler, 84, died November 12, 2019, at Waldron Place, Hutchinson. She was born March 6, 1935, in Great Bend, the daughter of August and Clara (Hullman) Sittner.

Marilyn graduated from Hudson High School in 1953, Hutchinson Community College in 1955, and received her bachelor's degree from Fort Hays State University in 1957.  She was a...

Nov 12, 2019

Genevieve 'Gene' Cramer, 104, of South Hutchinson, died November 12, 2019, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. She was born January 29, 1915, in Crawford County, to G.F. and Mary Ann (Brown) Phillippar.

Genevieve graduated from Weir High School, received a Bachelor of Science degree from Pittsburg State University, and a master's degree from Emporia State University....

Nov 10, 2019

Michael 'Mike' Strayer, 73, died November 10, 2019, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  He was born July 9, 1946, in Hutchinson, to John C. and Cora F. (Avery) Strayer.

Mike graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1964.  He served in the United States Army National Guard from 1966 to January 1972.  Mike was with the 346 th Military...

Nov 10, 2019

LaVona Darlene Schmitt, 83, died November 10, 2019, at Andover Court.  She was born March 26, 1936, in Nickerson, to Lloyd Coffey and Julia Zella (Hedrick) Southards.

LaVona graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1954.  She was a homemaker, worked at Hutchinson National Bank, and was treasurer of the Buhler School Board USD #313.  LaVona was a...