Obituaries

Aug 10, 2024

Norma Lea (Gaulding) Mitchell, 95, of Hutchinson, Kansas, died on August 10, 2024.  She was born in Nottinghill, Missouri, on September 14, 1928, and grew up in Neosho Falls, Kansas.

Norma taught in a one-room schoolhouse at the early age of 16 on an emergency war teaching certificate.  Her father drove her to Pittsburg State Teacher's College...

Aug 9, 2024

Kent Alan Rayl, 73, of Andover, Kansas passed away on August 9, 2024 at his home from complications related to Lewy Body Dementia.

Kent was born November 4, 1950 in Anthony, KS the child of Charlie and Bertha "Bert" (Dinges) Rayl and grew up in Hutchinson, Kansas with his beloved siblings Steve Rayl, Cheryl (Rayl) Bixby, Rod...

Aug 8, 2024

Robert Leon "Bob" Rue, 83, of South Hutchinson, died August 8, 2024, at Hospice House. He was born June 27, 1941, in Burrton, to John R. and Dorothy L. (Anderson) Rue.

Bob was a family man who loved his children and grandchildren dearly. He had a passion for hunting, fishing, and the Green Bay Packers. Bob was...

Aug 7, 2024

Larry A. Bennett, 80, died August 7, 2024, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born on January 8, 1944, in Joplin, MO, to Albert A. and Cora B. (Jones) Bennett.

Larry worked as a machinist for Consolidated Manufacturing in Hutchinson. He enjoyed fishing, camping, eating out, wildlife, and helping any animal that crossed his path. Larry was...

Aug 6, 2024

Elijah D. Johnson, 25, of Wichita, entered his eternal rest on August 6, 2024. He was born March, 13, 1999, in Hutchinson, to Cornelius Johnson and Erica Combs.

Elijah graduated from Hutchinson High School and attended Wichita State University where he enjoyed taking classes in computer science. He worked as a Lyft driver and appreciated showing off...

Aug 5, 2024

David Geiser Swearer, of Kansas City, MO, died August 5, 2024.  David was born December 8, 1960, in Hutchinson, KS, and is the son of William and Marilyn Swearer.

David graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1979, the University of Kansas, and from the University of Denver with his master's degree in Court Administration.  He was a...

Aug 4, 2024

Thomas G. "Tom" Swafford was born on January 31, 1950, in Anthony, Kansas to Herman Vance and Helen LaVerne (Cochran) Swafford.  Tom was the seventh out of eight children.

On March 1, 1969, Tom married Bonnie C. Duncan in Anthony.  On November 14, 1969, Tom enlisted into the United States Marine Corp. He served one tour in...

Aug 4, 2024

Karen Adell Schrott, 84, died August 4, 2024, at Diversicare of Hutchinson.  She was born July 28, 1940, in Pratt, to Floyd and Lena Elizabeth (Cougher) Althaus.

Karen worked in the banking industry for over 30 years, and was responsible for data entry and account maintenance. A Hutchinson resident since 1961, she was of the Methodist faith.  ...

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,...