Obituaries

Dec 18, 2017

Troy Vaughn Sale, 55, died Monday, December 18, 2017, at his home in Hutchinson. He was born February 12, 1962, in Hutchinson, the son of Joe Richard and RaeDene (Pieplow) Sale. Troy graduated from Nickerson High School and worked for Longfellow Foundations, in addition to owning and operating Troy's Roasted Corn in the Cottonwood Court at the Kansas State Fair....

Dec 18, 2017

At 19 weeks and 3 days, Truly Adriana Chacon was born at 8:43 a.m. December 18, 2017, to Alana Caro and Patrocinio Chacon, Jr. of Hutchinson. Truly entered heaven shortly after, being held in the arms of her parents. Our 9.6 ounce, 9 inch angel will truly be missed.

Dec 18, 2017

Shirley 'Shirl' Ann Barrett (Robinson) was ushered into the waiting arms of Jesus, her Savior, December 18, 2017, at her home, surrounded by the ones she loved with all her heart. She wanted everyone to know, that while she loved her family and friends, she was looking forward to meeting Jesus face to face. Shirley was born June 3, 1941,...

Dec 17, 2017

James Robert Steiner of South Hutchinson, was born June 28, 1944, in Smith Center, Kansas, at the hospital now known as Ingleboro Mansion, to John Maurice Steiner and Anastasia (Curry) Steiner. Jim had three older siblings: Susan Mary, John Thomas, and Richard Lawrence. Two younger sisters were born after Jim: Ann Irene and Kathryn Marjean. Jim grew up in Lebanon...

Dec 16, 2017

Lena Miller, 86, died Saturday, December 16, 2017, at her home. She was born October 7, 1931, in Kalona, Iowa, the daughter of Jesse and Anna (Hershberger) Shetler. She was a member of Cedar Crest AM Church. Lena was a homemaker and independent distributor for Shaklee. On October 7, 1962, she married Vernon 'Vern' J. Miller in Hutchinson. He survives....

Dec 16, 2017

Betty J. Brown, 94, of Hutchinson, died December 16, 2017, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born December 25, 1922, in Independence to Elmer and Agnes (Tyler) Main. Betty graduated from Independence High School. She was a 50-year member of First Christian Church and then attended New Life Christian Church. Betty worked at Caldwell Greenhouse, and gardening was very...

Dec 16, 2017

After a brave battle with cancer, Clarence Edward Bontrager,  raised in Haven, Kansas, went home to be with his Heavenly Father.  Clay died December 16, 2017, at his home in Nokomis.

Clarence (Clay) is survived by: his wife, Andrea Bontrager (born Gajewski); children, Tonya Ferguson (Dale), Chad Bontrager (Lauren); stepchildren, Ashley Hogan, Daniel Hogan (Torrey); grandchildren, Destiny,...

Dec 15, 2017

Earl A. Fenwick, 94, died December 15, 2017, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born April 1, 1923, in Nickerson to Charles E. and Minnie Jane (Whitson) Fenwick. Earl worked for Singleton-Joyce Optical for 30 years. He proudly served in the United States Army during WWII. Earl was an active member of New Covenant Presbyterian Church, Disabled American Veterans, and...

Dec 15, 2017

Gary L. Rosiere, of Hutchinson, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, retired from the United States Army in 1993 and from the Hutchinson Correctional Facility in 2015, died Friday, December 15, 2017. He was born February 3, 1949, in Joplin, MO, the son of Max and Betty Rosiere. On May 5, 1967, Gary married the love of his life, Linda...

Dec 15, 2017

Rita Ann Phillips-Myers Saunders, 85, of Hutchinson, died Friday, December 15, 2017, at Pleasant Hills, Hutchinson. She was born January 19, 1932, in Coats, Kansas, to Paul and Francis (Shriver) Phillips. Rita graduated from Dodge City High School and St. Mary of the Plains College. She was an elementary school teacher at Miller Elementary School in Dodge City and Wiley...

Dec 14, 2017

Robert Lee 'Bob' Huffman, formerly of Wichita, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2017, at Pleasant View Home, Inman. He was born October 20, 1923, in Hutchinson, the son of Mary Miller Huffman. Bob served in the United States Army from 1943 to 1945 and received the EAME Theater Ribbon and two Bronze Stars. He worked as a supervisor for Vickers...

Dec 13, 2017

Katherine Alice Welliver, 103, of Hutchinson, died Wednesday, December 13, 2017, at Good Samaritan Society, Hutchinson Village. Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson, is in charge of arrangements.

Dec 12, 2017

Floyd Elliott Lyman, 100, of Hutchinson, died peacefully and naturally on Tuesday, December 12, 2017, in Lawrence, after a full and blessed life. He was born April 2, 1917, to Chester and Amanda (Noyes) Lyman. Floyd was preceded in death by: his parents; siblings, Burton, Dorothy, Virginia, Warren and Helen; his first wife, Ernestine; daughter, Rebecca; grandson, Michael Charles;...

Dec 12, 2017

Todd Allen Schroeder, 53, died Tuesday, December 12, 2017, at South Lake, Texas. He was born February 16, 1964, in Goessel, the son of James and Carolyn (Seckler) Schroeder. He had been an owner-operator truck driver. The companies he had driven for were: Sunglo Feeds, Hesston, Grasshopper Mowers, Moundridge, and Groendyke Trucking, Hutchinson.  His passions in his off-time were fishing...

Dec 12, 2017

Dwight Lee Edison Gwaltney, 92, of Hutchinson, left the loving care of his earthly family to be reunited with his heavenly family on December 12, 2017. He passed peacefully at Hospice House, Hutchinson. Dwight was born March 6, 1925, to Dwight Lee 'Dock' and Zola Marie (Louthian) Gwaltney, in Bluefield, WV. On June 20, 1948, he married June Dae...

Dec 11, 2017

Michael David 'Dave' Stinson, 57, of Hutchinson, died Monday, December 11, 2017, at his home in Hutchinson. He was born August 18, 1960, in Hutchinson, to Miles 'Mike' and Myrtice (Tuggle) Stinson. Dave graduated from Haven High School in 1978. He was a truck driver for Tedder Trucking and attended CrossPoint Church. Dave loved to travel, never knew a stranger,...

Dec 10, 2017

John R. Moore, 81, of Hutchinson, died December 10, 2017, at Pleasant View Home, Inman. He was born March 13, 1936, in Hutchinson, to Richard H. and Annie E. (Merryfield) Moore. John graduated from Haven High School in 1954 and Hutchinson Community College. He was a millworker and over the road truck driver for Republic Paperboard for 40 years. He...

Dec 8, 2017

Kent Alan Shipley, 40, of Hutchinson, son of Roger Kent and Sawana Jean (Keas) Shipley, died December 8, 2017. He was born January 25, 1977, in Amarillo, Texas. Kent was a talented musician, playing in the Blue Axis Band. He was a member of Bethany Church of the Nazarene. Kent is survived by: his parents of Hutchinson; brother, Jason and...

Dec 7, 2017

Betty Carol Childs, 83, of Sterling, died Thursday, December 7, 2017, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born May 19, 1934, in Alma, Oklahoma, the daughter of James Dewey and Flossie Fae (Pierce) Jennings. Betty graduated from Sylvia High School in 1952. She worked at the Sterling Bulletin from 1963-2014, retiring as editor. She was a member of First...

Dec 6, 2017

Joshua Scott 'Josh' Holmes, 26, of Hutchinson, died Wednesday, December 6, 2017, in Stafford County. He was born March 29, 1991, in Garden City, to Brian and Stacy (Hendrix) Holmes. Josh graduated from Hutchinson High School in 2009 and had attended Hutchinson Community College. For almost five years, he worked as a food service supervisor at Wesley Towers. Josh loved...