Obituaries

Aug 7, 2019

Robert D. DeVault, 87, of Hutchinson, died August 7, 2019, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born October 24, 1931, in Hutchinson, to Leland and Ona (Wiard) DeVault.

Robert graduated from Buhler High School in 1950 and attended Hutchinson Community College for one year, prior to entering the United States Air Force. He was a City Foreman...

Aug 7, 2019

Lucille 'Lucy' Keller, 80, of Hutchinson, died August 7, 2019, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born August 27, 1938, on the family farm southeast of Preston, Kansas, to Enos and Gladys (Aves) Roush.

Lucy graduated from Preston High School in 1956. For over 30 years, she was a rural Reno County United States mail carrier, serving...

Aug 6, 2019

James Leroy 'Jim' Whiteford, 72, of Hutchinson, died Tuesday, August 6, 2019, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born June 10, 1947, in Sumner, IA, the son of Charles L. and Ruth J. (Edel) Whiteford.

Jim graduated from high school in Maynard, IA, and served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War from 1967-1971....

Aug 5, 2019

Billy Eugene Schrock, 85, of Plevna, died August 5, 2019, at his residence. He was born August 3, 1934, in Plevna, to William and Bertha (Stuckey) Schrock.

Billy graduated from Plevna High School and attended Hutchinson Community College. He was a mail clerk for the United States Post Office and retired after 28 years of service. Billy...

Aug 4, 2019

Kay Smith Lewis, 85, of Hutchinson, died August 4, 2019, at his residence. He was born November 12, 1933, in Hutchinson, to John and Ruth Luannah (Smith) Lewis.

Kay was a 1951 graduate of Hutchinson High School, 1955 graduate of Hutchinson Community College, received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Emporia State University, a Bachelor of Science...

Aug 2, 2019

Ivan H. Yoder, 81, entered the gates of heaven on August 2, 2019, greeted by his Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born December 4, 1937, in Thomas, Oklahoma, to Henry and Mary (Mast) Yoder.

On April 21, 1957, Ivan married Polly N. Miller. Three children were born to this union.

Along with his wife Polly...

Aug 2, 2019

Dwight R. Freuler, 86, of Hutchinson, died August 2, 2019, at Legend of Hutchinson. He was born September 11, 1932, in St. Louis, MO, to Otto Edward and Adolphine Johanna (Schrott) Freuler.

Dwight graduated from Southeast High School in Kansas City in 1951. He enjoyed fishing, traveling with his parents, and watching old television shows and movies....

Aug 2, 2019

Norma Giesick, 60, passed Friday, August 2, 2019. She was born January 14, 1959, in La Crosse, KS, to Harold Dean and Mary Ella (Johnson) Dalton.

She attended Otis-Bison High School, Barton Community College and received her degree as an RHIT from the American Health Mgt. Assoc. Norma enjoyed her work in medical records for 26 years...

Aug 1, 2019

Vera Mae Nisly, 89, of Hutchinson, died August 1, 2019, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. She was born June 17, 1930, in Hutchinson, to Edward D. and Elizabeth (Yoder) Nisly.

Vera was a graduate of the Grace Hospital School of Nursing Program and attended Eastern Mennonite College in Harrisonburg, VA. She was employed as a registered...

Jul 31, 2019

Caroline "Joan" Nelson, 81, of Chase, died July 31, 2019, at her home.  She was born April 25, 1938, in Newton, to Daniel and Ruth (Heller) Kasper.

Joan retired from Essex Corporation in Hoisington as a machine operator.  She was of the Southern Baptist faith.

On October 7, 1956, Joan married Clarence Wesley "Bud" Nelson,...

Jul 31, 2019

Mary Britt, 102, died Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at Legend of Hutchinson.  She was born December 19, 1916, in rural Morris County, Kansas, to Leander and Birdie (Burton) Shaw.

Mary graduated from Parkerville High School in Morris County.  She was a homemaker and an active member of First Baptist Church, Hutchinson, where she helped with various activities,...

Jul 29, 2019

Jackie M. Orr, 89, of Hutchinson, died July 29, 2019, at Diversicare of Hutchinson. She was born August 30, 1929, in Hutchinson, to Lyle and Bessie (Fondaw) Smiley.

Jackie was a cook and cafeteria assistant at Hutchinson High School for 17 years and was known affectionately as 'Mom' to the students. She enjoyed playing bingo, dancing the...

Jul 27, 2019

Michael Stephen 'Mike' Hobbick, 69, of Hutchinson, died July 27, 2019. He was born June 5, 1950, in Hutchinson, to Keith and Barbara (Skellinger) Hobbick.

Mike graduated from Hutchinson High School. He was a retired truck driver for Rawhide Trucking and J & H Trucking. Mike was an avid fan of NASCAR and raced sprint cars.

Jul 25, 2019

Nicole Dawn 'Nicky' Wells, 38, died July 25, 2019, at her home in Haven.  She was born September 10, 1980, in McPherson, to Dennis and Melinda (Stimatze) Belcher.

Nicky was a homemaker and attended Crossroads Christian Church, Hutchinson.

She is survived by:  children, Lauren, Derek, Kaylie, Dylan, and Laiken Wells; parents, Melinda and Dennis Belcher;...

Jul 24, 2019

Wallace A. 'Wally' Harden, 84, of Hutchinson, died Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born March 7, 1935, in Hutchinson, to Alva A. and Ethel V. (Kollhoff) Harden.

Wally graduated from Reno Community High School in Nickerson in 1953 and was a farmer and stockman. He served on the Farmers Coop Board,...

Jul 24, 2019

Ellen Ann Gorsky, 82, died July 24, 2019, at Hester Care Center, Hutchinson.  She was born January 14, 1937, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the only child of James Francis and Wilma J. (Thiessen) Malloy.

Ellen graduated from St. Mary's High School in Wichita and attended Oklahoma State University for two years.  She was an interior designer, working...

Jul 21, 2019

Billy Martin 'Bill' Rowland, 87, of Hutchinson, died Sunday, July 21, 2019, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, and is now with Jesus in his heavenly home. He was born January 15, 1932, in Hutchinson, to Martin and Mary (Burdick) Rowland.

Bill was a 1949 graduate of Buhler High School and attended Hutchinson Community College. He was a...

Jul 20, 2019

The Reverend Robert Buzza 'Bob' Brooks, 91, of Hutchinson, died Saturday, July 20, 2019, at Hester Care Center, Hutchinson. He was born March 20, 1928, in Glasco, Kansas, to the Reverend Elmer Lincoln and Lois Elizabeth (Buzza) Brooks.

Bob graduated from Mankato High School in 1945, Kansas Wesleyan University in 1948, and Iliff School of Theology in...

Jul 20, 2019

Jane Isabel Owen McGuire of Hutchinson, was born on January 13, 1925, in Kansas City, KS, to Roy L. and Ann B. (Cloughley) Owen. She departed this life on Saturday, July 20, 2019, at Wesley Towers Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Jane graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1943...

Jul 20, 2019

Herbert Otto Stange Jr., 85, passed peacefully to heaven and into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Saturday, July 20, 2019, at Newton Medical Center. He was born March 1, 1934, in Hydro, OK, the son of Herbert Otto and Rebecca May (Folks) Stange.

Herb was raised in Hydro and joined the United States...