Obituaries

Mar 25, 2025

Jean Augusta "Gusty" Smith, 48, died March 25, 2025, at her home in Hutchinson. She was born on May 26, 1976, in Dodge City, to John Gill Smith and Shannon Marie Helfrich.

Gusty was a 1994 Dodge City High School graduate. She attended Emporia State University earning her bachelor's degree in secondary education and master's degree in...

Mar 25, 2025

Verla "Kay" Kincaid, 83, of Mount Hope, passed away on March 25, 2025, at Reflection Living in Hutchinson. She was born on June 24, 1941, in Hutchinson, to Verl and Chlo Ann (Eisminger) Stiggins.

Kay graduated from Partridge High School, Class of 1959 and then attended Vernon's School of Cosmetology.  She was a proud and dedicated cosmetologist...

Mar 24, 2025

Katherine "Kathy" Sullivan Ewing, 94, peacefully passed away March 24, 2025, in her Burrton home. She was born July 10, 1930, in Hutchinson, to Everett Michael Carr and Dorothy S. Fettis.

Kathy graduated from Hutchinson High School. She also attended Adela Hale Business School. Before retirement, Kathy was a bookkeeper for Westlake Ace Hardware South store for...

Mar 24, 2025

Mark Edward Frederick, 64, died March 24, 2025, at his home.  He was born May 2, 1960, in California, to Victor Lowell and Opal Charlotte (Parks) Frederick.

Mark worked in the meat department at the 5th and Adams Dillons Store for close to 20 years.

He is survived by his son, Mason Frederick and a...

Mar 24, 2025

Timothy Charles "Tim" Stoughton, 57, of Hutchinson, died March 24, 2025, at his home. He was born December 28, 1967, in Hutchinson, to Charles W. and Mildred "Millie" I. (Peterson) Stoughton.

Tim graduated from Buhler High School in 1986 and attended Hutchinson Community College, studying automotive collision repair. He was a jack-of-all-trades and loved to tinker. Tim...

Mar 24, 2025

Helen Isabel Blevins, 61, of Hutchinson, died March 24, 2025, (as a result of an automobile accident). She was born November 27, 1963, in Garden City, to Pete and Joice (Schriner) Marquardt.

Helen graduated from Garden City High School in 1982. She worked as a CNA and Med Aide in Garden City area nursing homes for many...

Mar 24, 2025

Dennis Ray Friesen, 69, died March 24, 2025, at his residence. He was born February 12, 1956, in Hutchinson to Milton W. and Carmen Talbott Friesen.

Dennis graduated from Hutchinson High School. He worked the Dillons perishable warehouse for twenty years. Dennis also worked at Underground Vaults and Storage. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and rock music.

Mar 24, 2025

In Loving Memory of Claudia Jean Dick

Claudia Jean Dick, age 77, of South Hutchinson, Kansas, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2025, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  She was born on September 25, 1947, in Hutchinson, Kansas to Georgianna Windholz Leiker and Victor Anthony Leiker.

Claudia was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister,...

Mar 24, 2025

Clark E. Barnes, 71, died March 24, 2025, at his home.  He was born April 7, 1953, in Holdrege NE, to Selby and Betty Jean (Phillips) Meier.

Clark graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1971.  He attended Hutchinson Community College, and graduated from the Hutchinson Electrical JATC program.  Clark worked as an electrician, retiring from Kenny's Electric,...

Mar 24, 2025

Linda Gayle Albright, 73, died March 24, 2025, at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, in Wichita. She was born February 22, 1952, in Hutchinson, to Wilbert and Marion (Thompson) Pruitt.

Linda graduated from Trinity Catholic High School in 1970. She worked at Collins Bus Corporation for almost 40 years before she retired. She was a member of Church...

Mar 22, 2025

Glenn L. Miller, 78, of Hutchinson, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2025, at his home

surrounded by his family. He was born March 9, 1947, in Hutchinson, and was the son of Ervin and Mary (Nisly) Miller.

On March 8, 1969, he married Anna Troyer in Millersburg, OH. They loved each other for 57...

Mar 22, 2025

Patsy Ann Tharp-Gonzales, 81, of Hutchinson, died March 22, 2025, at her home. She was born May 16, 1943, in Amarillo, TX, to Theodore Grimes and Helen (Bailey) Grimes.

Patsy graduated from Hutchinson Community College. She worked for many years as a machinist at Cessna/Eaton until they closed and she retired. Patsy then went to work, and...

Mar 22, 2025

Robert A. "Bob" Goertz, 78, of Hutchinson, died March 22, 2025, at Agape Home Plus in Wichita. He was born July 30, 1946, in Hillsboro, to Rudolph "Rudy" S. and Rita A. (Detmer) Goertz.

Bob graduated from Zenda High School in 1964 and received his Master Mechanic diploma from Denver Automotive Institute in 1965. He was the...

Mar 21, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Traci Ann (Strayer) Martin on March 21, 2025. Born on April 22, 1963, Traci lived a life full of love, determination, and creativity.

Traci is survived by her loving parents, John and Effie Strayer; her brother, Jason Strayer; her children, Cristi and Travis Martin; her cherished grandchildren, Kieran, Damion,...

Mar 21, 2025

Sharon Lee Johnson, 61, died March 21, 2025, at her home in Hutchinson. She was born December 26, 1963, in Hutchinson, Kansas, to Gerald C. and Shirley Ann (Gordon) Riemann.

Sharon graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1982 and then went on to attend Hutchinson Community College. She worked as a home health aide in Hutchinson.

Mar 21, 2025

Merlyn C. "Gus" Noble, 87, passed away March 21, 2025, in Buhler. .

He was a retired welder for Borton, Inc. Merlyn enjoyed hunting, fishing, carpentry and attending auctions. He also found a lot of joy in spending time with his granddaughter and her family including attending his great-grandson's activities.

Merlyn is survived by: a...

Mar 20, 2025

Cameron Paul Epp, 6, of Turon, passed into the arms of Jesus, on March 20, 2025.  He was born February 16, 2019, in Pratt, to Brian Leon and Cayla Arlene (Cranmer) Epp.

Cameron was a curious and energetic kindergartener at Fairfield Elementary School. He enjoyed playing Roblox and video games, singing, and dancing.  Cameron had a soft...

Mar 18, 2025

Clinton Bernard Brewer, 76, died March 18, 2025, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born October 13, 1948, in Hutchinson, to Jack and Frances (Bergen) Brewer.

Clinton was a dedicated craftsman whose varied careers spanned multiple fields. He worked as a surveyor for the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, a builder, and later retired from Hutchinson...

Mar 18, 2025

Robert C. "Bob" Ging, 90, retired home builder and businessman, passed away March 18, 2025, in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

A gathering to honor Bob will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the Sand Tree Restaurant, 14 N. Main St., Hutchinson.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts are suggested to...

Mar 18, 2025

Robert W. "Bob" Jellison, 93, died March 18, 2025 at Pittsburg Health and Rehabilitation Center, Pittsburg. He was born on September 19, 1931, in Glendale, KS, to Guy William and Josephine Amelia (Radke) Jellison.

Bob graduated from Garnett High School in 1949. He worked at a Gas Pipeline Serviceman for Williams Pipeline. Bob was an avid hunter...