Obituaries

Oct 7, 2019

Eleanor M. Baird, 93, of Hutchinson, died October 7, 2019, at Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson. She was born April 2, 1926, to Russell and Louise (Henery) Baird, in Hutchinson.

Eleanor graduated from Hutchinson High School and Hutchinson Community College. She was retired from Prudential Insurance Company, where she worked for many years as a secretary.

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Oct 7, 2019

William Joseph 'Joe' Wakefield, 55, died October 7, 2019, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born December 23, 1963, in Hutchinson, the son of Donald F. and Edith M. (Jackson) Wakefield.  Joe graduated from Buhler high school in 1982 and from Central Kansas Area Vo-tech. He worked as a welding supervisor at Deluxe Tank and then for the last...

Oct 6, 2019

Wayne Leo 'Red' Alpers, 91, died Sunday, October 6, 2019, surrounded by his family, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  He was born June 1, 1928, on the family farm, rural Hudson, to Elmer Leo and Laura Matilda (Hullman) Alpers.

Wayne attended German Valley Grade School, and graduated from Hudson High School in 1947.  He served in the...

Oct 6, 2019

Tammie Sue Ehrlich, 58, of Hutchinson, died Sunday, October 6, 2019, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born July 19, 1961, in Hutchinson, to Roy (Bud) and Wanda (Hibler) Killian.

She was a 1979 graduate of Hutchinson High School and 2015 graduate of Hutchinson Community College. Tammie had been a quality control technician for Kansas Protein Foods...

Oct 4, 2019

George P. Maior, Sr., 72, of Hutchinson, died October 4, 2019, at Bethany Home, Lindsborg. He was born September 7, 1947, in Hendersonville, North Carolina, to George and Louise Maior.

George served in the United States Army for over 20 years. He initially entered the service on October 30, 1964, in Roanoke, VA. George was last stationed...

Oct 3, 2019

Eddie Dwayne Chronister, 40, died October 3, 2019, in San Luis Obispo, CA.

He was born February 13, 1979.  Eddie is survived by:  mother, Angel Leamon; siblings, Bobby Chronister, Jessica Legge, Spencer Chronister; and children, Venus and Abigail Chronister.

Cremation has taken place.  Visit Elliott Mortuary's web site.

Oct 3, 2019

Thornton Lewis 'Todd' White, aka 'Rooster', 83, took his final lap around the race track for the checkered flag on October 3, 2019.  He was born October 22, 1935, in Wichita, to Thomas and Thelma (Tracy) White. Todd grew up in Belmont and moved to Hutchinson in his early adulthood, where he resided until his death. From the age...

Sep 30, 2019

Isabelle Mae Gray, 87, of Hutchinson, died September 30, 2019, at Good Samaritan Society, Hutchinson. She was born February 21, 1932, to Wayne and Mattie (Stewart) Kinnison.

Isabelle attended Hutchinson High School. On January 7, 1952, she married John L. Gray, in Hutchinson. They shared 53 years of marriage before his death on November 17, 2005.  Isabelle...

Sep 30, 2019

Dixie Schoepf, 87, died September 30, 2019, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born January 29, 1932, on a farm near Sylvia, the youngest of eight children, born to Charles Fredrick and Jennie Ethel (Brown) Buggeln.

Dixie graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1949. She retired after 20 years of service as a secretary for Hutchinson National...

Sep 29, 2019

Kenneth 'Ken' Edward Keast, 87, of Hutchinson, died September 29, 2019, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born October 1, 1931, in LaCrosse, to Frederick Edward and Alice Alberta (Farmer) Keast.

Ken graduated from Hutchinson High School and served in the United States Navy Reserves. He retired from the Kansas Department of Transportation as an equipment operator...

Sep 27, 2019

Lynda Lou Dix, 72, died September 27, 2019, at her home. She was born May 27, 1947, in Wichita, the daughter of Howard and June (Fogleman) Hill.  Lynda graduated from Herington High School and worked for the Herington Times newspaper for over 23 years as the advertizing manager and bookkeeper.  She enjoyed playing bridge and traveling with family, especially...

Sep 25, 2019

Dr. Norman E. Hagley, 83, of Hutchinson, died September 25, 2019, at Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson. He was born October 31, 1935, in Randle, WA, to James William, Jr. and Era Lucille (Smith) Hagley. Norman graduated from Zanesville High School, Zanesville, OH, and Transylvania University, Lexington, KY. He received his doctorate degree from Lexington Theological Seminary. Norman served as...

Sep 25, 2019

The Reverend Henry J. Hartman, 79, died September 25, 2019, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born June 5, 1940, in Cuero, Texas, to Henry W. and Emma (Blank) Hartman.

Pastor Hartman graduated from Cuero High School, Cuero, TX. He then served in the United States Navy for three years. Pastor Hartman then attended Midland Lutheran...

Sep 24, 2019

Vicki Casey Cook, 77, of Hutchinson, died September 24, 2019, after a short illness at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  She was born June 1, 1942, in Newton, to Edward A. and Fern (Ullum) Strasser.

Vicki worked as a realtor in Great Bend and a floral designer for Don's Floral in Hutchinson.  She was a homemaker and enjoyed...

Sep 24, 2019

Mary Ruth Priddle Deck, 96, of Hutchinson, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at her residence. She was born February 14, 1923, in Haven, to Leo Thomas and Elizabeth Lolita (Hall) Priddle.

Mary was a 1942 graduate of Haven High School. On October 15, 1943, she married Laurence Herbert...

Sep 23, 2019

James Nelson 'Jim' Carrington, 85, died September 23, 2019, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. He was born January 16, 1934, in Fort Scott, the son of Frank and Helen (Keeling) Carrington. Jim graduated from Wichita North High School. He served for a time as a pastor in Wichita before beginning his career in the antiques and auction business. Jim...

Sep 22, 2019

Sylvia Nisly, 85, died September 22, 2019, at Wheaton House, Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson.  She was born March 11, 1934, in Nowata, OK, the daughter of Eli F. and Alma (Miller) Nisly.

In addition to being a homemaker, Sylvia was bookkeeper for her and husband John's business, Nisly Sewing Center. She was a faithful member of...

Sep 21, 2019

James Lee, 87, of Hutchinson, died September 21, 2019. Born March 1, 1932, at Sylvia, to Chester and Mabel (Watson) Lee.

Survived by: wife, Twila; children, Bonnie Jervis (Tim), LeRoy Lee (Robin), Sondra Lee; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

Preceded by: parents, and siblings, Lorraine and Charles.

No services are planned....

Sep 20, 2019

Bernard 'Bernie' Koch, Jr., 65, of Hutchinson, died September 20, 2019, at The University of Kansas Hospital, Kansas City, KS. He was born January 26, 1954, in Hutchinson, to Bernard Eugene and Marjorie Ann (Shelton) Koch, Sr.

Bernie graduated from Partridge High School. He was a baker at the Rainbow Bakery for 30 years and a water...

Sep 18, 2019

Robert 'Bob' Eugene Regehr, of Hutchinson, was born February 19, 1940, to Abe F. and Minnie (Holzrichter) Regehr. He passed away September 18, 2019, in the care of his family and Hutchinson Regional Medical Center ICU staff. Bob was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Judy.

Bob was married April 12, 1962, to Judy Roberts....