Obituaries

Aug 3, 2024

Brad H. Galloway, 71, of Partridge, died August 3, 2024, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, after battling pancreatic cancer since April, 2023.

He was born October 26, 1952, in Wichita, to Jay H. Galloway and Margie L. (Bradley) Swengel.

Brad graduated from Haven High School in 1972 and attended Eastern New Mexico State on a rodeo...

Aug 2, 2024

Dennis "Dink" Loyd, 63, died August 2, 2024, at Hospice House in Hutchinson.  He was born April 14, 1961, in Liberal to Dale and Bonnie Stout Loyd.  Dennis lived his life using his hands, head, and heart. He began working as a youngster with an aptitude for machinery, engines, and home remodeling. Dink was always enthusiastic to help family...

Aug 1, 2024

Adrienne G. Freeman, 72, died August 1, 2024, at Hutchinson Health and Rehab. She was born June 5, 1952 in Seattle, WA, to Floyd Hardin Freeman and Ann Frances Weatherill.

She was very independent, strong woman who spoke her mind. She had a great influence on the other young women in our family to be strong and...

Aug 1, 2024

Catherine Elizabeth Stuart, 90, died August 1, 2024, just a few days shy of her 91st birthday, at Pleasant Hills, Hutchinson.  She was born August 4, 1933, in Lenapah, OK, to Willie Henry and Ruth Etta (Adams) Schultz.

Catherine graduated from Lenapah High School, in 1951.  In 1993, she retired from the Reno County Education Co-Op, working...

Jul 30, 2024

Emmagene "Gene" Lola Mayes, 86, of Nickerson, died July 30, 2024, at her home. She was born September 12, 1937, in Hutchinson, to J. Edgar and Lola C. (Bailey) Ryan.

Gene proudly received her GED in 2002. In addition to being a homemaker, she worked as a cashier at T & E Oil, driver at St. Francis...

Jul 28, 2024

Donald "Don" W. Cooper, 91, died July 28, 2024, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born May 21, 1933, in Rolla, MO, to William "Don" D. and Hazel M. (Hake) Cooper.

Don graduated from high school in Mankato, MN and attended Hutchinson Community Junior College. He served in the United States Navy as an Air Controlman between...

Jul 28, 2024

David Raymond Marcoux, 68, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 28, 2024, at his home in Hutchinson. He was born February 17, 1956, in Morrisville, VT, the son of Arthur and Raymonde (Lamoureux) Marcoux.

David served in the Air Force for seven years traveling overseas serving his country. Upon his return, David worked in various jobs in the...

Jul 27, 2024

Joyce Loree Christians, 87, died July 27, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society-Hutchinson Village.  She was born November 27, 1936, in Superior, NE, to Bruce and Abbie (Adams) Dressler.

Joyce graduated from Rock Rapids High School, Rock Rapids, IA, in 1954, where she played the alto saxophone in the high school band.  She worked as the bookkeeper for...

Jul 26, 2024

Nola Fae Moore, 88, of Hutchinson, died July 26, 2024, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis, in Wichita. She was born July 29, 1935, in Ross, IA, to LeRoy R. and Fae L. (Voorhees) Badders.

A Hutchinson resident for many years, Nola graduated from Sydney's Hairdressing College and worked as a machinist at Eaton Corp. for 25...

Jul 26, 2024

Susan L. Corn, 69, of Inman, died July 26, 2024, at Stormont Vail Hospital, Topeka. She was born March 15, 1955, in Ellsworth, to Fred and Edith (Meador) Corn.

Susan graduated from Bushton High School in 1973 and obtained her associates degree from Kansas State University in 1975. She enjoyed volunteering at Living Independently in Northwest Kansas...

Jul 25, 2024

S. Gayle (Smith) Thomas age 80, died July 25, 2024, at her home in Hutchinson, Kansas. She was born February 16, 1944, in Emporia, Kansas, to Charles Kenneth (C.K.) and Selma Beth (Kassens) Smith.

Gayle graduated from Ottawa High School in 1962 and received her Bachelor's Degree in Education (B.S.E.) from Kansas State Teachers College (KSTC), now...

Jul 25, 2024

Raymond G. "Ray" Sergeant, died July 25, 2024, at Good Samaritan Center, Hutchinson. He was born February 2, 1936, in Los Angeles, CA, to Robert and Mary (Bentley) Sergeant.

Ray graduated from Stafford High School in 1954 and served four years in the United States Navy. On December 25, 1955, he married Patty K. Curtis, in Clayton,...

Jul 23, 2024

Rosalie King, 85, formerly of Manhattan, died July 23, 2024, at Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson.  She was born October 28, 1938, in Ulysses, to Lee Martin and Delories (Rodriguez) King.

Rosalie graduated from Grant County High School, Emporia State Teacher's College, with her bachelor's degree, and Kansas State University, with her master's degree in education.  She taught...

Jul 23, 2024

Jonas M Bontrager, age 74, of Hutchinson, peacefully entered God's presence on Tuesday morning, July 23, 2024. Jonas was born in Goshen, Indiana on October 7, 1949, to Melvin and Rebecca (Nisly) Bontrager. Jonas was the second of five children.

Jonas was married to the late Wilma Yoder on December 19, 1970. They had three children, Melody...

Jul 22, 2024

Debbie Foster, 68, of Hutchinson, passed away on July 22, 2024, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born on September 11, 1955, in Taylor, TX, to AC and Lucille Boulding Foster.

Debbie worked in retail and home care. She loved  her family and life! She loved to travel. Her favorite vacation spot was Thailand.

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Jul 22, 2024

Nancy Jill Crank, 67, formerly of Hutchinson, died July 22, 2024, in Ooltewah, TN.  She was born August 21, 1956, in Hutchinson, to Emmett and Sarah (Gibson) Hughes.

Jill graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1974, Hutchinson Community College in 1998, and McPherson College in 2001.  She worked for Hutchinson Community College as the Disabilities Coordinator/Advisor.  Jill...

Jul 21, 2024

Robert Wesley "Bob" Smith, 77, of Hutchinson, died July 21, 2024, at Hospice House. He was born August 19, 1946, in Hutchinson, to Oliver A. and Ocie Z. (Latham) Smith.

Bob graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1964. He served in the U.S. Army and Kansas Army National Guard from 1965-1972. Bob worked in the shipping department...

Jul 21, 2024

Rosemary "Rosie" Sandoval, 85, died July 21, 2024, in Baker, FL. She was born June 13, 1939, in Hutchinson, to John "Johnny" and Helen (Cordova) Garcia.

Rosie graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1957, and Salt City Business College. She worked as legal secretary for Branine-Chalfant and Hill. Rosie was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan. She...

Jul 18, 2024

Paul Wilson Dillon, 97, passed away at home in the early afternoon of July 18, 2024, surrounded by the boundless love of family and caregivers. Earlier that morning, he picked with assistance a bouquet of brightly-colored zinnias to give family later in the day—flowers he and his recently deceased wife Ruth grew and joyfully gifted for years. Kindnesses such...

Jul 17, 2024

Ashley R. Hauschild, 36, of Hutchinson died July 17, 2024, at her residence. She was born October 25, 1987, in El Dorado, to Kenneth Jackson and Shannon Hauschild.

Ashley graduated from Hutchinson High School. She worked in various restaurants and was an excellent waitress. Ashley was a dedicated and loving mother.

Ashley is survived by:...