Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

James "Jim" G. Payton, Jr.

James "Jim" G. Payton, Jr.

Dec 2, 2016

James G. "Jim" Payton Jr., 95, died Dec. 2, 2016, at The Heritage of Overland Park. He was born Nov. 3, 1921, in Hutchinson, to James G. and Edith Elsie (Ringberg) Payton Sr. Jim graduated in 1941 from North High School in Wichita and attended Wichita State University, until World War II started. Jim was very proud of his military...

Jennifer Bunting Dyck

Jennifer Bunting Dyck

Dec 2, 2016

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - Jennifer Bunting Dyck passed away peacefully Dec. 2, 2016, in San Francisco, Calif. A native of London, England, who came to the United States at the age of 12 during World War II aboard a ship that was dive-bombed by airplanes and chased by submarines, and later spent many years in Nassau, Bahamas, Jennifer became...

Juliana L. Ewald

Juliana L. Ewald

Dec 2, 2016

Juliana L. Ewald, 97, died Dec. 2, 2016, at Brookdale of Hutchinson. She was born Feb. 16, 1919, in Hutchinson, to George J. and Anna I. (Flintrop) Ewald. Juliana graduated from St. Teresa's Catholic High School in 1937 and attended Adela Hale Business College. She did clerical work for Smoot Grain-Salina Terminal Elevator. Juliana was a lifelong member of St....

Robert "Bob" Val Glynn

Robert "Bob" Val Glynn

Nov 30, 2016

Robert "Bob" Val Glynn, 90, of Hutchinson, died Nov. 30, 2016, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born Nov. 26, 1926, on the family farm near Cherokee, OK to Henry and Margaret (Trotter) Glynn. Robert graduated from Driftwood High School in Driftwood, OK in 1944. He was drafted into the United States Army in 1945. He was separated from...

Royal E Perkins

Royal E Perkins

Nov 29, 2016

Royal Eugene Perkins, 99, died Nov. 29, 2016, at Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson. He was born Dec. 14, 1916, in Smith County, to Wesley Guy and Myrtle E. (Breon) Perkins. Royal was a farmer, mechanic, and carpenter. He enjoyed playing bingo, pitch, and bowling. According to his wife, Royal was a jack of all trades and a master of them...

Jane Frances Nevius

Jane Frances Nevius

Nov 29, 2016

Jane F. Stramel Nevius, 81, died Nov. 29, 2016, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born March 25, 1935, in Hanston, Kan., to Carl and Agnes (Hertel) Stramel. Jane graduated from Buhler High School in 1954, and was a parish member of St. Teresa's Catholic Church. Jane retired as Sales Manager from Pitney Bowes Corporation. Jane felt some of her...

Eva C Bock

Eva C Bock

Nov 28, 2016

Eva C. Bock, 71, of Hutchinson, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus, on Nov. 28, 2016, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born July 19, 1945, in Ogallala, Nebraska, to Phillip and Victoria (Jimenez) Galaviz. Eva graduated from Brule High School in Brule, Nebraska, in 1963. She attended Duchesne College in Omaha, Nebraska, and Hutchinson Community...

Gary Lynn Brinkley

Gary Lynn Brinkley

Nov 27, 2016

Gary Lynn Brinkley, 66, of Hutchinson, died Nov. 27, 2016, at Banner Boswell Medical Center in Sun City, Ariz. He was born Jan. 15, 1950, in Neodesha, the son of Clark O. and Ruth K. (Little) Brinkley. Gary graduated from Fredonia High School in 1968 and served in the United States Navy. He then worked for Sears, Joe's Heating &...

Margaret Alice Mcclain Graber

Margaret Alice Mcclain Graber

Nov 27, 2016

Margaret Alice McClain Graber, 89, of Hutchinson, died Nov. 27, 2016, at Brookdale of Hutchinson. She was born Feb. 18, 1927, in Kingman, to Roy F. and Ruth (Kabler) McClain. She graduated from Kingman High School in 1945 and attended Pretty Prairie United Methodist Church, where she taught Bible school. Margaret worked for Lowen Corporation and retired after 21 years....

Brandon W. Hornbaker

Brandon W. Hornbaker

Nov 26, 2016

PARK CITY – Brandon Wesner Hornbaker, 33, died November 26, 2016, at Via Christi on St. Francis Campus in Wichita. He was born June 7, 1983, in Hutchinson, to Paul and Valerie (Ensz) Hornbaker. Brandon graduated from Haven High School in 2002, Hutchinson Community College in 2004, and Wichita State University in 2006, with a degree in entrepreneurship. He owned...

John Patrick Bignell

John Patrick Bignell

Nov 25, 2016

John Patrick Bignell, 81, died Nov. 25, 2016, at his home in Hutchinson. He was born Aug. 1, 1935, in Collingwood, Ontario, Canada, to Reginald and Kathleen (Boyle) Bignell. John graduated from St. Mary's High School in Brockeville, Ontario, Canada. After immigrating to the United States, he enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1955 and served until 1959....

Dale Boyd Williams

Dale Boyd Williams

Nov 23, 2016

Dale Boyd Williams, 69, died Nov. 23, 2016, at his home in South Hutchinson. He was born June 4, 1947, in McPherson, the son of George and Deloris (Achilles) Williams. Dale graduated from Windom High School in 1965. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1966 and served until 1970. Dale worked as General Manager of Service Master for...

Joan Carol "Joanie" Loudenback

Joan Carol "Joanie" Loudenback

Nov 22, 2016

ABBYVILLE – Joan Carol "Joanie" Loudenback, 84, died Nov. 22, 2016, at Hester Care Center, Hutchinson. She was born May 15, 1932, in Abbyville, to Joseph J. and Vesta (Bridgeman) Gagnebin. Joanie graduated from Abbyville High School in 1950 and Hutchinson Community College in 1952. She drove a bus for Fairfield schools for 28 years and was a homemaker. Joanie...

David L. Miller

David L. Miller

Nov 22, 2016

PARTRIDGE – David L. Miller, 89, died Nov. 22, 2016, in rural Hutchinson. He was born Oct. 18, 1927, in rural Hutchinson, to Levi D. and Clara (Nisly) Miller. On Aug. 12, 1950, he married Mary Elizabeth Beachy in Kalona, Iowa. She died Jan. 12, 2015. David is survived by: 12 children, Linda Rose Miller, Miriam Iwashige (Hiromi), all of...

Joan Carol "Joanie" Loudenback

Joan Carol "Joanie" Loudenback

Nov 22, 2016

ABBYVILLE – Joan Carol "Joanie" Loudenback, 84, died Nov. 22, 2016, at Hester Care Center, Hutchinson. She was born May 15, 1932, in Abbyville, to Joseph J. and Vesta (Bridgeman) Gagnebin. Joanie graduated from Abbyville High School in 1950 and Hutchinson Community College in 1952. She drove a bus for Fairfield schools for 28 years and was a homemaker....

Nancy Ruth Burns Jaehde

Nancy Ruth Burns Jaehde

Nov 21, 2016

Nancy Ruth Burns Jaehde, 72, died Nov. 21, 2016, at Pleasant View Home, Inman. She was born June 21, 1944, in Wichita, the youngest daughter of Virgil Howard and Myrtle Blanche (White) Burns. She graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1962, and from Grace Nursing School in 1965. Nancy lived and worked in Kansas City and several other cities before...

Betty Ellen Dean

Betty Ellen Dean

Nov 20, 2016

Betty Ellen Dean, 82, died November 20, 2016, at her home. She was born January 17, 1934, in Erie, Kansas, to Augustus and Dorthea (Bensinger) King. Betty graduated from Sterling High School. She was a past member of the Sterling United Methodist Church and attended CrossPoint Church, Hutchinson. Betty was a homemaker and enjoyed writing. She won several press awards...

Frances E Davies

Frances E Davies

Nov 19, 2016

Frances E. Davies, 86, of Hutchinson, died November 19, 2016, at Good Samaritan Society, Hutchinson. She was born July 8, 1930, in Hutchinson, to George F. and Lucille F. (King) Ellsworth. Frances graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1948. She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family. On June 29, 1947, she married Norwood "Shorty" Davies, Jr.,...

Kasandra "Kassie" Leigh Hooten-Brown

Kasandra "Kassie" Leigh Hooten-Brown

Nov 18, 2016

Kasandra "Kassie" Leigh Hooten-Brown, 30, died Nov. 18, 2016, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born Aug. 16, 1986, in Gainesville, Fla., to Keith and Tracy (Griffis) Hooten. Kassie graduated from Palatka High School in 2006 and attended St. Johns River State College. She worked in the deli department at Dillons on 5th and Adams. Kassie was full of...

Larry R. Woods

Larry R. Woods

Nov 17, 2016

Larry R. Woods, 73, died Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born March 16, 1943, in Hutchinson, the son of George and Edith (Stuckey) Woods. Larry was a 1961 graduate of Nickerson Rural High School and attended Hutchinson Community College. He was a farmer/stockman in the Nickerson area. During the winters, Larry worked as a car...

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries

An orange arrow pointing to the right on a white background.
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.