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...
Tracy Elizabeth 'Gypsy' Claar
Jun 11, 2019
Tracy Elizabeth 'Gypsy' Claar, 73, of Hutchinson, passed away peacefully in her home on June 11, 2019. She was born July 13, 1945, to Clifford and Dorothy Claar (Schuster), in Hutchinson. Tracy was a homeless advocate, writer, photographer and free spirit.
She is survived by: daughters, Elizabeth 'Kathy' Renner, Wichita, Christina 'Teena' Effenbeck, Mt. Hope, and Mariah...
Gordon D. Goering
Jun 11, 2019
Gordon David Goering, 97, left his home on earth on June 11, 2019, following a brief illness and surrounded by his devoted family. He and his wife, Joyce Nickerson Goering, recently celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary with family and friends at their Highland Springs Retirement Community home in Dallas.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce; three...
Herman John Diener
Jun 9, 2019
Herman John Diener, 92, of South Hutchinson, died June 9, 2019, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born July 7, 1926, in Hutchinson, to Harry A. and Amanda (Selzer) Diener.
Herman graduated from Hesston Academy in 1949, Goshen College, Goshen, IN, in 1952, received his masters degree from Emporia State University in 1961 and his Specialist in...
Robin Kay French
Jun 9, 2019
Robin Kay French, 60, died June 9, 2019, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born August 7, 1958, in Hutchinson, to Floyd and Lucille (Proctor) Heathcott. Robin enjoyed gardening, spending time with family, attending Royals baseball games, and traveling.
On April 8, 1983, she married Tim Allen French. They shared 36 years of marriage. He survives....
Lindy Jordan Wray
Jun 8, 2019
Lindy Jordan Wray, 34, of Hutchinson, died June 8, 2019, at his home. He was born April 12, 1985, to Clifford Kevin and Jan Irene (Davisson) Wray.
Lindy was a 2004 graduate of Buhler High School, and attended Hutchinson Community College (HCC) on a baseball scholarship. In 2005, he was a member of the HCC baseball team...
Bobby Lee Renner
Jun 7, 2019
Bobby Lee Renner, 65, of Hutchinson, died June 7, 2019, at his home in Hutchinson. He was born March 6, 1954, in Hutchinson, the son of Philip L. and Lucille F. (Hunt) Renner. Bob was a 1972 graduate of Hutchinson High School, served in the U.S. Air Force, Kansas Air National Guard, and owner of Renner Automotive. He and...
Glennys E. Winkle
Jun 5, 2019
Glennys E. Winkle, 87, of Hutchinson, formerly of Pickrell, NE, died June 5, 2019, at Reflection Living, Hutchinson. She was born May 18, 1932, in Clatonia, NE, to Fred and Mary (Brolhorst) Schroeder. Glennys attended Clatonia Public School, Clatonia, NE, and Doane College, Crete, NE. She taught elementary school for the Beatrice Public School system and was a hotel...
James M. Mccarty
Jun 3, 2019
James M. 'Jim' McCarty, 99, of Hutchinson, died June 3, 2019, at Good Samaritan Society, Hutchinson Village. He was born May 24, 1920, in Great Bend, to Charles Edward and Josephine (Tucker) McCarty.
Jim worked as a meat cutter for Thies Packing in Great Bend and Winchester Food in Hutchinson, retiring as a truck driver for Winchester...
Deborah Jo Wohlford Harstein
Jun 3, 2019
Deborah Jo 'Debbie' Wohlford Hartstein, 64, died June 3, 2019. She was born February 2, 1955, in Portsmouth, VA, to Dale Richard and Phyllis Mae (Howerton) Wohlford.
Debbie graduated from Wichita North High School and Fort Hays State University School of Nursing. She was a registered nurse. Debbie moved to California in 1978, then back to Hutchinson...
Neva Kay Austin
Jun 3, 2019
Neva Kay Austin, 81, of Hutchinson, died June 3, 2019, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born August 24, 1937, to Arnold and Alice (Heidebrecht) Esau, in Hutchinson.
Neva graduated from Buhler High School, and later attended Hutchinson Community College, and Bethel College, where she studied, among other things, Plattdeutsch. She enjoyed sharing the love of this...
Louis H. "Bud" Henderson
Jun 2, 2019
Louis H. 'Bud' Henderson, 99, of Hutchinson, died June 2, 2019, at Diversicare, Hutchinson. He was born February 25, 1920, in Hutchinson, the son of Acie C. and Leathel E. (Talley) Henderson.
Bud graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1937 and then served in the United States Army from 1941 to 1945. He served three years as...
Brian Eugene Sollers
Jun 1, 2019
Brian Eugene Sollers, 52, passed from this life on June 1, 2019. He was born November 25, 1966, in Salina, the son of Albert E. 'Gene' and Marjorie L. (Johnson) Sollers. Brian graduated from Hutchinson High School and worked as a welder for Agco Corporation, Hesston, for over 30 years. He served in the Kansas Army National Guard for...
Trunkalino Velasquez "Trunkie" Vieyra
Jun 1, 2019
Trunkalino Velasquez 'Trunkie' Vieyra, 86, died Saturday, June 1, 2019, at his home. He was born July 6, 1932, in Hutchinson, to Luis C. and Bibiana (Velasquez) Vieyra.
Trunkie attended Hutchinson High School and graduated from Hutchinson Community College. He served in the United States Army for 21 years, retiring as Sergeant First Class in 1972. During...
