Obituaries

Sep 8, 2018

Sarah Elizabeth Vigil, 57, of Hutchinson, died Saturday, September 8, 2018, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  She was born October 2, 1960, in Denver, Colorado, to Eutimo and Rosella Mercedes (Marquez) Vigil.

Sarah attended Hutchinson High School and was a wonderful  caregiver.  She enjoyed gardening, cooking, drawing, and watching sporting events, especially the Denver Broncos.  Sarah adored...

Sep 8, 2018

Douglas Duwayne 'Bud' Kretzer, 84, of Hutchinson, died September 8, 2018, at his home after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer. He was born November 10, 1933, in Gypsum, the son of Oscar LeRoy and Gladys May (Hoffman) Kretzer. Doug graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1952, where he enjoyed football, wrestling and track. He played linebacker and right guard...

Sep 8, 2018

The Reverend Jeff 'Tuffy' Davis Jr., 88, of Hutchinson, died September 8, 2018, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born August 5, 1930, in Jasper, Texas, to Joseph M. and Margaret (Humphreys) Davis. Jeff worked at Consolidated Manufacturing as a machinist. After retirement, he opened Davis Lawn Mower Repair, which he operated until May 2018. Jeff's passion was working on...

Sep 6, 2018

Cleo M. Griffith, 97, died Thursday, September 6, 2018, at Hester Care Center, Wesley Towers, Hutchinson. She was born November 20, 1920, to John and Susie (Morley) Hauschild, in rural Rice County. Cleo attended Nickerson High School. She was a member of Nickerson United Methodist Church and Silver Leaf Order of the Eastern Star. On March 24, 1940, she married...

Sep 5, 2018

Scott Edward Kafka, 64, died September 5, 2018, at Harry Hynes Hospice, Wichita. He was born January 11, 1954, in Hutchinson, to Edward Dean Kafka and Donna (McCoy) Kafka Young. Scott received his A&P license and was an aircraft mechanic for Bombardier/Learjet. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and water sports. Scott was a member of Central Christian Church, Wichita. Scott is...

Sep 4, 2018

Tressie Marie Roberts, 94, of Hutchinson, died Tuesday, September 4, 2018, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born January 30, 1924, in Augusta, Kansas, the daughter of James and Osa (Sapp) Cummings. She was a 1942 graduate of Hutchinson High School and had been a receptionist for Dr. Brooks and retired from Dr. Coleman's office. Tressie's first and foremost love...

Sep 4, 2018

James Millard 'Jim' Ballinger, 86, of Hutchinson, died Tuesday, September 4, 2018, at McPherson Health and Rehab, McPherson. He was born June 23, 1932, in Macksville, the son of Joseph A. and Emma M. (Parks) Ballinger. Jim graduated from Macksville High School and attended Southwestern College in Winfield. He worked as an electronics technician for Sears for 22 years and...

Sep 2, 2018

Marilyn Joan Jensen, 85, died September 2, 2018. She was born in Abbyville, to George and Eva (Feese) Milburn. Marilyn graduated from Abbyville High School in 1951. Survivors are sister-in-law, Verna Milburn, Hutchinson and loving nieces and nephews. Private graveside service will be held. Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson is in charge of arrangements.

Sep 2, 2018

Buell Austin Young, 90, died September 2, 2018, at Pleasant View Home, Inman. He was born December 13, 1927, in Hoxie, to Edward and Nola (Aumiller) Young. Cremation has taken place. No services are planned. Memorials may be made to Buell Young Memorial Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Sep 1, 2018

Kenneth D. 'Ken' Gould, 81, of Hutchinson, died September 1, 2018, at his home. He was born May 10, 1937, in Hutchinson, the son of Cash and Vera (Easter) Gould. Ken graduated from Hutchinson High School and attended Hutchinson Community College. He served in the Kansas Army National Guard. Ken was an A-1 Master Machinist for many years, retiring as...

Sep 1, 2018

Fannie Nisly, 90, of Hutchinson, died Saturday, September 1, 2018, at home. She was born December 17, 1927, in Reno County, the daughter of Daniel and Barbara (Helmuth) Yoder. Fannie was a member of Center A.M. Church. She was a homemaker and farm wife. On October 23, 1949, Fannie married Melvin Nisly in Hutchinson. He survives. Also surviving: children, Judith...

Sep 1, 2018

Howard G. Myers, 67, of South Hutchinson, died unexpectedly on Saturday, September 1, 2018, with his wife by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard Myers, Sr. and Evelyn Koestel Myers. Howard is survived by: his loving wife of 40 years, Gwen Myers; his son and daughter-in-law, Josh and Lori Myers; and two grandchildren, Sarah and...

Aug 27, 2018

Jane Louise (Riddell) Leach, 97, of Hutchinson, died August 27, 2018, at Wesley Towers, Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson, Kansas. She was born July 16, 1921, in rural McPherson County, the daughter of Hugh Calvin and Mayme Anna (Gatz) Riddell. Jane graduated McPherson High School. She then attended Kansas State University, from which she graduated in 1943 with a degree in...

Aug 27, 2018

Bertha 'Louise' Choat Dicks, 89, of Hutchinson, died August 27, 2018, at Buhler Sunshine Home. She was born July 16, 1929, in Quinton, OK, one of six children to William and Myrtle Choat. On May 1, 1949, Louise married 'Sonny' Dicks in Hutchinson. They had two daughters, Tanis and Sally. Sonny died Nov. 30, 1986. Louise was a member of...

Aug 26, 2018

Rita Marie Reinecke, 74, of Hutchinson, died Sunday, August 26, 2018, at her home. She was born November 7, 1943, in Denver, Colorado, to Marcellus Martin and Agatha (Nemechek) Denning. Rita graduated from Hill City High School in 1961. She retired from the Kansas Department of Transportation, working for the Reno County Transportation Department for 18 years as an office...

Aug 25, 2018

Dorothy Elaine 'Dottie' Schrag, 74, of South Hutchinson, was welcomed home by her Savior on August 25, 2018, at her home after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Dottie was born March 25, 1944, in rural Reno county, the daughter of Daniel B. and Esther E. (Stucky) Schrag. She graduated from Central Christian High School, Hutchinson, Bethel Deaconess School...

Aug 24, 2018

James Thomas 'Jim' Terrill, 72, of Hutchinson, died Friday, August 24, 2018, at Graber House, Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. He was born February 5, 1946, in Hutchinson, to Thomas and Jean (Jacques) Terrill. James graduated from Partridge High School in 1964 and Hutchinson Community College in 1966. He worked at Wal-Mart as assistant manager for 25 years and previously...

Aug 23, 2018

Deanna L. 'Dee' Riney, 72, of Hutchinson, died Thursday, August 23, 2018, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born December 25, 1945, in Hutchinson, the daughter of Earnest Wesley and Ruby Elenor (Schroll) Watkins. Dee was a 1962 graduate of Hutchinson High School. She had worked as a welder, saw operator, and retired as an administrative assistant from SNC Security....

Aug 23, 2018

Rudolf M. 'Rudy' Garcia Sr., 93, of Hutchinson, died Thursday, August 23, 2018, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born September 4, 1924, in Hutchinson, to Mauro and Pauline (Jaramillo) Garcia. Rudolf attended Salt City Business College. He retired from KSIR (later known as Hutchinson Correctional Facility) as a correctional officer. Rudolf proudly served in the United States Army Air...

Aug 21, 2018

Elden R. Austin DVM, 82, of Hutchinson, died August 21, 2018, at Hester Care Center, Hutchinson. Dr. Austin was born September 8, 1935, in Julesburg, Colorado, to LeRoy and Katherine (Spindler) Austin. Dr. Austin graduated from Julesburg High School in 1953, where he excelled at football and basketball. He graduated from Colorado State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Fort Collins,...