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Reiley (Kyler) Kelsey

Reiley (Kyler) Kelsey

Jun 28, 2025

Reiley (Kyler) Kelsey, 23, died June 28, 2025, unexpectedly at his home in Buhler. He was born on November 14, 2001, in Hutchinson, to Angela Marie Kelsey.

Reiley attended Buhler High School. He held various positions in customer service. Reiley was a truly remarkable person. He loved his model train collection and was fascinated by aircraft of...

Sherry A. Piland

Sherry A. Piland

Jun 27, 2025

Sherry Anita Piland, 73, of Hutchinson, died June 27, 2025, at her home. She was born October 4, 1951, in Falls City, NE, to Thomas A. and Irma M. (Goddard) Runyan.

Sherry attended Hutchinson High School and Hutchinson Community College. She worked at Sara Lee Baking Co. for over 23 years until retirement. After retirement, Sherry enjoyed...

Kathy Jane Culbert

Kathy Jane Culbert

Jun 25, 2025

Kathy J. Culbert, 68, of Hutchinson, died June 25, 2025, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born March 28, 1957, in Hutchinson, to William and Martha (DeWater) Francis.

Kathy touched countless lives with her kindness, compassion, and unwavering faith. For many years, she was a cherished childcare provider, running her own daycare and nurturing children with...

Billy J. Proffitt Jr.

Billy J. Proffitt Jr.

Jun 23, 2025

Billy J. Proffitt Jr., 70, of Hutchinson, died June 23, 2025, in St. Louis, Missouri, awaiting cancer treatment. He was born August 26, 1954, in Sterling, to Billy J Sr. and Dona (Koblitz) Proffitt.

Bill graduated from Fairfield High School in 1972. He went on to be a commercial vehicle operator for Architectural Millwork, Groendyke Transport and...

Jerry G. Stanton

Jerry G. Stanton

Jun 23, 2025

Jerry Gene Stanton, 90, formerly of Marshalltown, IA, died June 23, 2025, at his home in Hutchinson.  He was born August 19, 1934, in Leavenworth, KS to Clarence and Rosemary (Grabenbauer) Stanton.

Jerry retired as an over-the-road truck driver for Yellow Freightline, Liberal, KS.  He enjoyed fishing, carpentry, and listening to classic country music.  Jerry looked forward...

Jeffrey D. Loane

Jeffrey D. Loane

Jun 23, 2025

Jeffrey D. Loane, 86, husband of the late Mary Elizabeth Campbell Loane, died June 23, 2025, in Hutchinson, Kansas. Born August 17,1938 in Boston, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late J. Bruce and Orphea Lucille Loane.

He was the former Co-Owner and manager of a Fishing Resort and was employed by various Corrections and Social...

Shawn Edwin Morgan

Shawn Edwin Morgan

Jun 22, 2025

Shawn Edwin Morgan, 56, died June 22, 2025, at his home in Hutchinson, KS. He was born July 11, 1968, to his biological parents, in Beaver Falls, PA, and at 8 months old was lovingly adopted by Carl Edwin and Sandra Lee (Porter) Morgan.

Shawn was a member of the class of 1987 Wasilla Warriors, and graduated...

Gene A. Elliott

Gene A. Elliott

Jun 22, 2025

Gene Austin Elliott, 87, of Hutchinson, KS, went to be with the Lord on June 22, 2025. He was born on September 27, 1937, in Eureka, KS, to Archie and Treva (Rayburn) Elliott.

Gene graduated from McPherson High School in 1955 and earned a degree in Business from McPherson College in 1959. On March 30, 1958, he...

Kathy Ann Collins

Kathy Ann Collins

Jun 20, 2025

With hearts full of love and gratitude, we celebrate the vibrant life of Kathy Ann Collins, who passed away peacefully on June 20, 2025, surrounded by family and sunshine—the way she would've wanted it. Kathy was born December 18, 1949, in Hutchinson, Kansas, the beloved daughter of Sammie and Patsy (Cornett) Collins of Burrton, KS.

A proud...

Dr. Ivan Ray Schrock

Dr. Ivan Ray Schrock

Jun 20, 2025

Dr. Ivan Schrock, DVM, 97, passed away June 20, 2025, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. He was born October 18, 1927, to parents, Joni T. and Anna (Yoder) Schrock, in their home, near Yoder, KS.

Ivan was the 2nd of 4 children. He had a typical country childhood, playing with siblings and Amish and Mennonite cousins,...

Nancy A Scott

Nancy A Scott

Jun 18, 2025

Nancy A. Scott, 76, of Hutchinson, died June 18, 2025, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born November 14, 1948, in Frankfurt, Germany, to Paul and Evelyn Auger.

Nancy graduated from Madonna High School in Wichita and received her bachelor's degree from Wichita State University and her Master's in Public Administration from Wichita State University. She...

John C. Summervill

John C. Summervill

Jun 17, 2025

John Charles Summervill, 89, died June 17, 2025, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  He was born April 9, 1936, in Hillsboro, to Wesley and Mildred (Bredemeier) Summervill.

John graduated Marion High School in 1953.  He served in the United Sates Army from 1957 to 1959.  John attended Emporia State Teachers College where he received his bachelor degree...

Russell Allan "Rusty" Hilst

Russell Allan "Rusty" Hilst

Jun 17, 2025

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Born Russell Allan Hilst on December 29, 1942, Rusty was a fixture on the Hutchinson scene for most of his 82 years, where he pursued his passions for teaching, golfing, sports broadcasting, gardening, and writing. He died peacefully at home on June 17, 2025 following a two-and-a-half year battle with bulbur-onset Amyotrophic Lateral...

Delmar C. Horne

Delmar C. Horne

Jun 16, 2025

Delmar Corbet Horne, 77, died unexpectedly June 16, 2025, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born July 15, 1947, in Hutchinson, to Erman Watson "Wat" and Ivalee (Rathbun) Horne.

Delmar graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1965. After graduation he worked for his father at Horne Body Shop. In 1967 he married Pamela Struthers and while...

Roger Dean Schroeder

Roger Dean Schroeder

Jun 14, 2025

Roger Dean Schroeder, 72, died June 14, 2025, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born February 25, 1953, in Newton, to Menno George and Lavina Louise (Prieb) Schroeder.

Roger graduated in 1972 from Buhler High School; he later attended Sterling College. He worked at Buhler Mill as a miller for over 13 years and worked in...

Lela M Jones

Lela M Jones

Jun 14, 2025

Lela M. (Kisselburg) Jones, 102, formerly of Hutchinson, peacefully passed away June 14, 2025, at Lawrence Presbyterian Manor, Lawrence, KS. She was born March 21, 1923, in Maysville, OK to Clarence and Knoxie (Wade) Kisselburg.

Lela earned her Associate's degree in 1978 from Hutchinson Community Junior College and her Bachelor's degree in Gerontology in 1980  from Wichita...

Dianna L Brown

Dianna L Brown

Jun 14, 2025

Dianna L. Brown, 72, of Hutchinson, died June 14, 2025, at Hospice House of Reno County. She was born the eldest of four children on October 27, 1952, in Hutchinson, to Gary and Leila (Wiley) Corkins.

Dianna graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1971. She worked as the Head of Circulation for the Hutchinson Public Library for...

Norma Jean Simpson

Norma Jean Simpson

Jun 14, 2025

Norma Jean Simpson, 83, passed away June 14, 2025, at Legend of Hutchinson.  The youngest of six, she was born March 20, 1942, in rural Pretty Prairie, KS to Harry and Eva (Walborn) Warfield.

Norma graduated from Pretty Prairie High School and Salt City Business College.  After working at various places, including Cessna/Eaton in Hutchinson, KS, she...

Danny Lee Heath

Danny Lee Heath

Jun 13, 2025

Danny Lee Heath, 63, of Hutchinson, died Friday, June 13, 2025, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. He was born September 17, 1961, in Odessa, TX, to Rex Dean and Patricia Louise (Hoppes) Heath.

Danny graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1979. He was a "Jack of all trades" and worked for himself in pretty much everything, especially...

Marion Ellis Heim

Marion Ellis Heim

Jun 13, 2025

Marion Ellis Heim, 87, died June 13, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society- Hutchinson Village. He was born October 9, 1937, to Robert Henry and Ina (Borders) Heim. In 1961, he married Donna Kay Brack in Hutchinson. They later divorced but remained friends.

Marion was a man with many interests. He earned a Bachelor of Education degree through...

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