Obituaries

May 27, 2024

Ramon K. Carlson, 88, died May 27, 2024, at Schowalter Villa in Hesston. He was born August 29, 1935, in Hutchinson, to Clifford A. and Delia A. (Lindholm) Carlson.

Ramon attended Alpha School in rural Windom and graduated from Inman High School. He was a wheat farmer, dairyman and cattleman until 1982. Ramon then moved to northwest...

May 25, 2024

Sarah S. Smith, 59, of Hutchinson, died May 25, 2024, at her home. She was born on May 5, 1965, in Clinton, OK. At 3 years old, she was adopted by Ralph William and Rose Madelene (Bunch) Walters.

Sarah graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1983. She worked as a secretary for Wiley Elementary School USD 308...

May 24, 2024

Joseph Manuel Torrez, Jr., 38, died unexpectedly May 24, 2024, at his home. He was born February 7, 1986, in Hutchinson, to Joseph Gerard Torrez and Melissa Diane Crafton.

Joseph, or "Little Joe" as he was fondly called by his family and friends, graduated from Hutchinson High School, where he played football and wrestled.  He enjoyed writing,...

May 24, 2024

Rosetta Jane Burton, 91, of South Hutchinson, died May 24, 2024 at Hospice House.  She was born July 6, 1932, in Marion, Kansas, the daughter of Albert and Velma (Eason) Nienstedt.

Rosetta was a graduate of Chase County, Kansas, High School.  On October 6, 1951, Rosetta married Harry B. Burton in Yates Center, KS.  Harry died Dec....

May 24, 2024

Judy (Koehn) Pauls, 77, of Hutchinson, Kansas passed away on 24 May, 2024 at Sunshine Meadows in Buhler, Kansas.

Judy was born 2 November 1946 to Elton Simon Koehn and Martha J (Wedel) Koehn in Newton, Kansas; they preceded her in death.  She graduated from Halstead High School in 1964, attended Marymount College for one year, then...

May 23, 2024

Sheila I. Forney, 81, died May 23, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society, surrounded by her family and friends. She was born in Hutchinson, KS, on December 18, 1942 to Cecil N. and Dorothy A (Creech) Browning.

Sheila graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1960 and Hadley School of Business. Sheila served in the United States Army for...

May 23, 2024

Katie H. Yoder, 80, of South Hutchinson, passed away to see her Heavenly Father May 23, 2024, at Mennonite Friendship Communities. She was born September 19, 1943, in Hutchinson, to Henry A. and Mary (Yoder) Miller.

Katie attended East Eureka School. She was a homemaker, loved canning vegetables with her sisters and participating in quilting bees, and...

May 23, 2024

LeRoy A. 'Sonny' Blew, 88, of Hutchinson, died May 23, 2024, at his home. He was born January 6, 1936, in rural Reno County, to Elzie Bernard and Elsie (Miller) Blew.

He spent many years as a truck driver for Dillons. LeRoy was a member of several organizations, including the Central Kansas Gun Club, the Hutch Bunch...

May 22, 2024

Samuel Eugene 'Gene' Schrock, 91, died May 22, 2024, at his home.  He was born October 11, 1932, in Hutchinson, KS, to Samuel Schrock and Katie (Miller) Schrock.

Gene was an over-the-road truck driver.  He enjoyed driving just about anything, from an eighteen-wheeler to a motorcycle.  Gene and his wife Carol would jump on their motorcycle and...

May 21, 2024

Daniel Lee "Dan" Wicks, 65, died May 21, 2024, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis, Wichita.  He was born August 24, 1958, in Kansas City, KS, to David Eugene and Dorothy Jean (Lees) Wicks.

Dan graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1977.  His passion for vehicles led him to own his own business, Dan's Auto Repair &...

May 21, 2024

Hope Rene Snow, 52, died May 21, 2024, at Hutchinson Regional Medical, Hutchinson. She was born September 29, 1971, in Hutchinson, to Crysta Jean Rodriguez.

Hope worked as a CNA, CMA, and later on, as an RN.

Hope enjoyed staying home sharing her coffee with her dog Milo and going to get her nails done....

May 20, 2024

Melva Colleen Stockstill, 94, died May 20, 2024, at Legend of Hutchinson, KS.  She was born October 8, 1929, in Nickerson, KS, to Melvin Erdman Thompson and Leona Mae (Bennett) Thompson.

Colleen was a graduate of Raymond High School, Raymond, KS, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, and Adela Hale Business College, Hutchinson, KS.  She was member of...

May 20, 2024

Viola Ruth Barnt, 88, of Burrton, died May 20, 2024, at Haven House. She was born September 2, 1935, in Codell, to John Orvin "J.O." and Carrie Viola (Cline) Bice.

Viola graduated from Codell High School in 1953. She worked as an EKG technician at the Hertzler Clinic in Halstead for nearly 30 years before retirement. Viola...

May 18, 2024

On May 18, 2024, Ernesto Ayson Ramirez passed away at his home in Hutchinson, KS. He was born October 7, 1940, in San Esteban, Ilocos Sur, to Loreto and Irene (Ayson) Ramirez.

On October 28, 1961, he married the love of his life, Donna Jean Brock.

Before moving to Hutchinson to be closer to family,...

May 18, 2024

Robert Seward Rowan, 85, died May 18, 2024, at Wesley Towers, Hutchinson. He was born August 7, 1938 in Chicago, IL.

Robert was a Korean War veteran. He received a Master of Philosophy from Beloit College, WI. Later on in life, he worked as a self- employed carpenter.

Robert was a musician and would play...

May 17, 2024

Mary Jack McFarland, PhD, 79, passed away on May 17, 2024 at Pleasant Hills, Hutchinson.   She was born January 2, 1945 in Hutchinson as the first child of Harold and Maxine (Butts) McFarland.  Her sister Cindy joined the family two years later.

Mary graduated from McPherson High School and received her B.S. in Medical Technology from Bethany...

May 14, 2024

Terry Lee Moore, 75, passed away at his home on May 14, 2024.

Terry was born November 25, 1948, to Thomas and Frances Moore, in Topeka. After graduating from Topeka West High School, Terry earned his Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Public Administration from the University of Kansas. Most of his career was spent working...

May 13, 2024

Randy Lynn Seymour, 75, passed away at Legend of Hutchinson, KS, on May 13, 2024, after a very brave battle with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.  She was born August 1, 1948.  The daughter of Howard Lee Bontrager and Clora Marie (Yarberry) Bontrager, Randy attended Hutchinson schools and walked with the class of 1966 at Hutchinson High School.

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May 12, 2024

Pamela Pam S. Barr, 68, died May 12, 2024, at Hospice House- Hutchinson. She was born on April 16, 1956, to Hal D. and Jean Cora (Jones) Hubbard in Hutchinson.

She attended Hutchinson High School and received her GED. For many years she worked for DCI.  She enjoyed her grandchildren, gardening, dancing, reading and was an animal...

May 11, 2024

Joel Ray Scott, 64, of Hutchinson, died May 11, 2024, at Hospice House. He was born October 17, 1959, in Hutchinson, to Bill and Barbara Scott of Burrton.

Joel graduated from Burrton High School and attended Vo-tech and trade schools. A self-employed entrepreneur, he owned and operated Scotty's Auction House, Scotty's Furniture & Appliance, and was also...