Obituaries

Nov 8, 2019

Melvin Gene Uphoff, Sr., 72, died November 8, 2019. He was born February 3, 1947, in Florence, to Albert and Alice (Stamp) Uphoff.

Melvin worked for many years delivering papers for the Hutchinson News.

He is survived by: son, Melvin Uphoff, Jr., Hutchinson; daughter, Angela Galloway (Chris), Wichita; brother, Albert Uphoff (Judy), Belleville; five grandchildren;...

Nov 8, 2019

Marvin Elmer Curless, 77, died Friday, November 8, 2019, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  He was born November 11, 1941, in Hutchinson, to Elmer H. and Fannie V. (Hale) Curless.  Marvin graduated from Hutchinson High School.  He served in the United States Army from 1968 to 1970.  Marvin worked a variety of jobs over the years from oilfield to...

Nov 7, 2019

Phyllis M. Cramer, 86, of Wichita, died November 7, 2019, at her daughter's residence in Hutchinson.  She was born June 10, 1933, in Elkhart, to James and Madge (Holcomb) Hall.

Phyllis was a 1951 graduate of Sylvia High School.  On September 13, 1951, she married Dwight Cramer at the First Baptist Church in Hutchinson.  Phyllis was a...

Nov 7, 2019

Beverly Ann Harding, 80, died November 7, 2019, at Newton Medical Center. She was born January 27, 1939, in Manter, the daughter of Albert E. and Reno M. (Cramer) Nusser.

Beverly graduated from high school in Cabool, MO, and worked as a machinist at Collins Industries in South Hutchinson for many years. She loved cooking, leatherwork, sewing,...

Nov 5, 2019

Carol A. Mark, 89, of Hutchinson, died November 5, 2019, at Good Samaritan Society-Hutchinson Village.  She was born October 28, 1930, in Wichita, to William David Garfield and Ina Claire (Helvie) Denney.

Carol was a 1948 graduate of Coldwater High School and attended Hutchinson Community College and Wichita Business College.  She was a grain accountant for ADM...

Nov 5, 2019

Retha Yoder, 58, passed away peacefully after a two-year battle with cancer, at her home on November 5, 2019.  She was born November 4, 1961, in LaGrange, Indiana, to Amos and Edna (Yoder) Wickey.

Retha was a homemaker, and especially enjoyed her gardening, flowers, and entertaining guests. Retha made many friends in her years of service in...

Nov 4, 2019

Bernadine 'Bernie' M. Stroberg, 96, of Hutchinson, died November 4, 2019, at Hester Care Center, Hutchinson.  She was born February 14, 1923, in Brookings, OR, to James and Josephine  (Forge) Duffin.  In 1927, the family moved to Reno County.

Bernadine was a 1941 graduate of St. Teresa High School, Hutchinson.   She was employed on the assembly line...

Nov 4, 2019

Barbara Ann McVey, 77, of South Hutchinson, died November 4, 2019, at her home. She was born May 6, 1942, in Vallejo, CA, to Henry and Helen (Lewellen) Bechthold.

Barbara graduated from Hutchinson High School, Salt City Business College, and Hutchinson Community College. She worked as a medication aide at Wesley Towers and as a nurse assistant...

Nov 3, 2019

Glenn 'Gary' Taylor Jr., 88, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019, at Southwind Home.  He was born July 24, 1931, in rural Reno County, the son of Glenn G. and Helen E. (Holt) Taylor Sr.  Gary graduated from Nickerson High School in 1949.

On July 5, 1952, he married Glenna Yates in Sterling. They later divorced.

Nov 1, 2019

Ray Anthony Rodriguez, 63, of Hutchinson, died November 1, 2019, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born December 17, 1955, in Hutchinson, to Crespin and Olivia (Hernandez) Rodriguez.

Ray graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1973. He was a machinist and union member for Eaton Corporation. Ray was a member of the Catholic faith.

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Oct 31, 2019

Lucas Michael Ehling, 28, died Thursday, October 31, 2019, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born August 13, 1991, in Hutchinson, to Neil and Diane (Hawkins) Ehling.

He attended Hutchinson schools. Lucas was an avid gamer and Star Wars fan.

Lucas is survived by:  father, Neil Ehling and wife, Marsha; mother, Diane Ehling, all of...

Oct 30, 2019

Orval Kenith Herrington, 92, passed away October 30, 2019, at Mennonite Friendship Communities. He was born October 14, 1927, in Houston, Texas, to Oscar and Ruby (Purcell) Herrington. He graduated from Hutchinson High School and attended Salt City Business College. Orval joined the Army and served in Korea.

Orval married Joyce Cannon in 1949. They were married...

Oct 30, 2019

Margaret Marilyn Major, 74, died October 30, 2019, at Via Christi-St. Francis Hospital, Wichita. She was born March 3, 1945, in Dodge City, to Harold and Helen Miles.

Margaret is survived by: children, Jesse Major (Sherry),  Hutchinson, Justin Major (Patty), Parkesburg, PA, Del Major (Debra), Hubert, NC, Jennifer Skinner, Hutchinson; grandchildren, Jess Major Jr., Amanda Major, Noell...

Oct 30, 2019

Galen D. Kessler, 82, of Hutchinson, died October 30, 2019, at Hutchinson Health and Rehab. He was born October 6, 1937, in Salina, to Fredrick and Mildred (Wilson) Kessler.

Galen graduated from Hutchinson High School. He served in the United States Air Force from June 1955 until February 1959. Galen was the owner/operator of Lawson Appliances, a...

Oct 29, 2019

Dale Ellis Hilton, 78, died October 29, 2019, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born May 6, 1941, in Hutchinson, the son of Paul L. and Lela D. (Wise) Hilton.  Dale graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1960 and owned and operated Hilton Radiator Service for 43 years from 1971 until his retirement in 2004.  He served in the...

Oct 29, 2019

Michael Kent Hughes, 61, passed away October 29, 2019, in Hilliard, OH.  He was born May 29, 1958, in Hutchinson.  Mike was preceded in death by his father, Emmett W. Hughes and mother, Sarah 'Sue' (Gibson) Hughes.

He married Debrah Ellen Spence on February 18, 1983.  They later divorced.  Mike married Elizabeth 'Lisa' Gehringer on September 19,...

Oct 27, 2019

Mary A. Blea, 97, died October 27, 2019, at her residence.  She was born July 5, 1922, in Hutchinson, to Arcadio Canales and Rita (Garcia) Aleman.

Mary was employed at Cessna Fluid Power Division as a parts assembler and retired in 1989 after 22 years of service.  She enjoyed wood carving and being a homemaker, but her...

Oct 27, 2019

Tena Ediger, 90, died October 27, 2019.  She was married to Walter Ediger for almost 71 years.

For more information on the service, contact Elliott Mortuary.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Union Valley Bible Church (to benefit Source of Light Mission), in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS  67501.

Oct 26, 2019

Frank Joseph Gulotta, Jr., 82, of Hutchinson, died October 26, 2019, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born January 15, 1937,in New Orleans, LA, to Julie (Caron) and Frank Gulotta, Sr.

Frank graduated from high school in 1955 in New Orleans. He worked as a television and radio repairman at the former Lawson's Appliance store. Frank retired...

Oct 25, 2019

Ted Hess Vollweider, 72, of South Hutchinson, died October 25, 2019, at Ascension Via Christi-St. Francis Hospital in Wichita. He was born December 10, 1946, in Halstead, to Frank F. and Irene E. (Hess) Vollweider. Ted graduated from Mount Hope High School in 1964, Hutchinson Community College in 1967, and received his degree in Industrial Engineering from Pittsburg State...