Obituaries

Jun 18, 2018

John P. Aleman, 79, of Hutchinson, died June 18, 2018, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born August 23, 1938, in Hutchinson, to Arcadio and Rita (Garcia) Aleman. He served in the United States Army. Per his request, there will be no service. Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS is in charge of arrangements.

Jun 17, 2018

Ruth Ann Pearson, 72, passed away at her home in Hutchinson on Sunday, June 17, 2018. She was born Ruth Ann Baab on July 27, 1945, in Greeley, Colorado, to Robert and Dorothy Baab. Ruth Ann earned education degrees from the University of Northern Colorado (BA 1967) and Wichita State University (MA 2004). She taught elementary age children for 34...

Jun 16, 2018

Donald Dale (Don) Keasling of Hutchinson, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018, surrounded by his family. Don was born in Protection, Kansas, on July 6, 1934, to Dale and Irene (Barnes) Keasling. On July 6, 1954, Don married Marjorie Venso, and together they raised five children while living and working in Newton, Ashland, and finally Hutchinson, since 1968. Don was...

Jun 16, 2018

Jim 'J.R.' Davis, 67, died June 16, 2018, in Wichita. He was born October 21, 1950, in Fowler, KS, the son of H.O. & June H. (Eaton) Davis. Jim was a 1968 graduate of HHS, served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Conflict and was a retired pipeline welder. He is survived by: daughters, Deanna Davis of Hutchinson, Kimberly...

Jun 15, 2018

David Jay Bass, 64, of Hutchinson, died June 15, 2018, at Hahns Peak Lake, Colorado. He was born November 24, 1953, in Muskogee, OK, the son of J.B. and Barbara (Whitby) Bass. David attended Hutchinson High School, was on the high school varsity wrestling team while in 9th grade at Liberty Middle School, and went to the state wrestling tournament...

Jun 15, 2018

Alan Ray Wilkinson, 59, died Friday, June 15, 2018, at his home in Hutchinson.  He was born May 10, 1959, in St. Louis, MO, to Robert and Opal (Massey) Wilkinson.

He graduated from Lompoc High School in Lompoc, CA.  He was a subcontractor for NASA for several years.  He enjoyed playing the guitar, chess and fishing.

Jun 15, 2018

Molly Garcia Carter, 77, of Hutchinson, died Friday, June 15, 2018, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born January 8, 1941, in Hutchinson, to Angel and Manuela 'Nellie' (Vieyra) Garcia.

Molly was a member of American GI Forum, V.F.W. Bob Campbell Post #1361, and American Legion Women's Auxiliary Unit #68.  She was the owner and cook for...

Jun 15, 2018

Floyd W. Rosendahl, 76, died Friday, June 15, 2018, at Prairie Sunset Home, Pretty Prairie.  He was born April 10, 1942, in Kingman, to George and Florence (Thompson) Rosendahl.

Floyd attended Kingman High School and worked as a heavy equipment operator for various companies, including Venture Equipment in Great Bend and Shears Construction, Hutchinson.

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Jun 14, 2018

Geneva E. Morgan, 89, of Hutchinson, died Thursday, June 14, 2018, at Presbyterian Manor, Wichita. She was born October 25, 1928, in Castleton, to John J. and Emma C. (Graber) Goering. Geneva graduated from Castleton High School in 1946 and Hutchinson Community College in 1948. She was a farmer and sales manager for World Book-Childcraft Enterprises. Education was extremely important...

Jun 13, 2018

Frances Marie Day, 83, died Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at Pleasant Hills, Hutchinson. She was born June 6, 1935, in rural McPherson County, the daughter of Frank Marion and Fern Marie (Holmes) Jordan. Frances was a graduate of Lindsborg High School. She and her husband Marion, rode and trained horses for many years. They were founding members of the Sandhill...

Jun 13, 2018

Rosetta Rose 'Rosy' Seeger, 82, of Hutchinson, died June 13, 2018, at Diversicare of Hutchinson. She was born December 26, 1935, in Kincaid, the daughter of Albert I. and Carrie G. (Hasting) Goff. Rosy was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She married Raymond Seeger. He died August, 1960. Rosy is survived by: daughters, Roxie Hamby (Scott), Victoria Seeger,...

Jun 11, 2018

Jimmie H. 'Jim' Sorensen, 80, died Monday, June 11, 2018, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born May 10, 1938, in Hutchinson, to Thorval Emil and Lora Marie (Moats) Sorensen. Jim lived in Hutchinson his entire life, other than three years, when he moved away and met his bride. He worked as a truck driver for numerous companies, retiring in...

Jun 11, 2018

Marvin 'Nick' Neahring, 78, of Nickerson, died Monday, June 11, 2018, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born March 8, 1940, in Princeton, Illinois, to Edward and Bessie (Swanson) Neahring. Nick graduated high school in Princeton, Illinois. He worked as journeyman for Spring Valley Sheet Metal in San Diego, CA. Nick was a member of the International Association of Sheet...

Jun 10, 2018

David F. Wynn, 92, of Matthews, NC, passed away June 10, 2018. He was born November 6, 1925, in Harpster, Ohio, the son of the late Rev. Ivan C. Wynn and Jane Ruth (Taylor) Wynn. David served in the Coast Guard during WWII and graduated from the University of Toledo with a degree in sociology. His career involved working at...

Jun 10, 2018

Lonnie Lee Tipton, 72, of Hutchinson, died June 10, 2018, at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri. He was born February 1, 1946, in England, Arkansas, to Gentry and Willie (Moody) Tipton. Lonnie worked as a machinist for Eaton Corporation for over 30 years. On August 3, 1987, he married Wilma Gardner in Miami, OK. She died September 21, 2017. ...

Jun 8, 2018

Mason Cole Mullen, 32, of Hutchinson, died June 8, 2018. He was born October 31, 1985, the son of Jack Mullen and Barbara Harper. Mason attended Winans and Graber grade schools, HMS 7 and 8, and Hutchinson High School. He is survived by: mother, Barbara Harper and husband Sean; father, Jack Mullen and companion Laura Ediger; brothers, John, Michael, and...

Jun 7, 2018

Douglas A. 'Doug' McConnell, 76, died Thursday, June 7, 2018, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community, Buhler. He was born May 11, 1942, in Hutchinson, to Harold and Helen (Rodine) McConnell. Doug graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1960. He worked for J.S. Dillons/Kroger as a warehouseman for 42 years. Doug's biggest hobby was playing horseshoes. He held multiple state...

Jun 7, 2018

Sally A. Salisbury, 65, of Hutchinson died June 7, 2018. She was born November 9, 1952, in Detroit, MI, raised by Fredrick Thomas and Marjorie Louise (Hundley) Wright. She was a 1970 graduate of Hutchinson High School. On March 12, 1971, she married Dale Eugene Salisbury in Miami, Oklahoma. He survives. Also surviving are: son, Fred and wife Tessy of...

Jun 6, 2018

Richard Edgar Buzbee, 86, former editor and publisher of The Hutchinson News and Olathe Daily News in Kansas, died June 6, 2018. Richard Edgar 'Dick' Buzbee was born Aug. 16, 1931, in Fordyce, Arkansas, to Edgar Andrew and Helen Koester (Darling) Buzbee. He attended the University of Arkansas and the University of Missouri, where he received degrees in journalism and...

Jun 5, 2018

John R. 'Johnny' Phillips, 62, died Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at Via Christi St. Francis Hospital, Wichita. He was born June 1, 1956, in Eureka, Missouri, to John R. and Mary A. (Hirl) Phillips, Jr. He graduated from Haven High School in 1975, Emporia State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business on December 18, 1981, and his...