Obituaries

Mar 20, 2024

Mary Jo "Jody" Velten, 81, died March 20, 2024, at her home in Arlington. She was born April 1, 1942, in Somerset, Kentucky, to John and Lois (Russell) Hood.

Jody graduated from Somerset High School in 1960, and went on to graduate from Berea College with a Chemistry degree and minor in Microbiology in 1964. She did...

Mar 19, 2024

Thomas Clark Mercer, 74, died March 19, 2024, at his home in Hutchinson. He was born February 6, 1950, in Durand, WI, to Clark Edward and Molly Jean (Brady) Mercer.

Thomas attended Fairfield High School. He was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the Unites States Army. After discharge from military duty, he worked as a self- employed...

Mar 19, 2024

Dennis Pierson, 70, died March 19, 2024, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  He was born May 28, 1953, in Toledo, OH, to Clyde A. Pierson and Maurine H. (Buggeln) Pierson.

Dennis was a 1971 graduate of Hutchinson High School.  He served in the Kansas Army National Guard. Dennis was a motorcycle mechanic at Al's Honda Yamaha.  He...

Mar 18, 2024

Janet Ellen Patterson, 80, formerly of Conway Springs, died March 18, 2024, at Pleasant View Home, Inman.  She was born June 23, 1943, in Conway Springs, to John Francis and Catherine Virginia (Armour) Andra.

Janet attended school in Conway Springs, and received both her bachelor's and master's degrees in education.  She taught over 32 years in many...

Mar 17, 2024

Donald "Wayne" Hornbeck, 83, died March 17, 2024, at Pleasant View Home - Inman. He was born June 3, 1940, in Hutchinson, to George Ray and Jane (Hamill) Hornbeck.

Wayne graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1958 and was a truck driver for Dillons and Jacksons Ice Cream. He was a member of Union #795. On June...

Mar 16, 2024

John William Luetters, 80, died March 16, 2024, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, KS.  He was born August 30, 1943, in Ransom, KS, to Francis Edgar Luetters and Josephine (Hilmes) Luetters.

John was a 1961 graduate of Ransom High School.  He served in the United States Army from January 1964 through January 1966.  John was a machinist at...

Mar 16, 2024

Margaret I. "Margie" (Haines) Beltz Denton, 97, of Hutchinson, died March 16, 2024, at her home. She was born May 24, 1926, in Hutchinson, to Clarence H. and Letta Juanita (Collins) Haines.

Margie graduated from Haven High School, Hutchinson Community College, and Kansas State University and attended one year of McPherson College. She was a farmer's wife...

Mar 15, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Jane Hannigan, 85, of Hutchinson, Kansas, on Friday, March 15th, 2024, at the Hospice House in Hutchinson.

Mary was born to Walter and Iva Caldwell on December 28th, 1938. On September 7th, 1956, she became a serviceman's bride when she married Robert D. Hannigan of...

Mar 15, 2024

Thomas Alfred Barber, 86, died March 15, 2024, at his home in Hutchinson. He was born March 8, 1938, in Middletown, NY, to Salvatore Thomas and Margaret (Powell) Barber.

Thomas attended Middletown High School, Middletown, NY. He earned his associates degree in administration from Columbia College. Thomas served his country with the United States Navy on the...

Mar 15, 2024

Geraldine W. "Geri" Shafer, 91, of Hutchinson, passed away March 15, 2024, at her home. She was born October 17, 1932, in Hutchinson, to Roy and Edith (Lentz) Walker.

Geri worked in Hutchinson in the food and drink industry for 65 years. She worked in food service at Hutchinson Hospital for 37 years as well as Elks...

Mar 15, 2024

Nathalee Smith, 90, passed away on March 15, 2024, at Hester Center at Wesley Towers in Hutchinson, Kansas. She was born October 23, 1933 in Fort Worth, Texas.  She was the oldest child of Harmon Bryan Poff and Annice Perry Poff.

Nathalee attended Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri for one year and then transferred to the University...

Mar 14, 2024

Rosena Louise Johnson, 80, died March 14, 2024, at Ascension Via Christi Saint Francis Hospital, Wichita, KS. She was born July 4, 1943, in Frontenac, KS, to William Richardson and Mary (Hefensouer) Richardson.

Rosena was a graduate of Frontenac High School, Frontenac, KS.  She earned an Associates Degree from Hutchinson Community College, Hutchinson, KS, and a Bachelors...

Mar 14, 2024

Chester Lamont "Mont" McGillivray, 89, died March 14, 2024, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  He was born May 12, 1934, in Ulysses, Kansas, to Gerald Guy and Esther Alma (Withrow) McGillivray.

Mont graduated from Ulysses High School in 1952, and attended Garden City Community College.  Throughout his career, he worked as a sales representative for PMS Foods, Far-Mar-Co,...

Mar 14, 2024

Charles "Charlie" Montgomery, 89, died March 14, 2024, at Hester Care Center. He was born November 23, 1934, in Hutchinson, to Jacob and Ruth (Wilson) Montgomery.

Charlie graduated from Hutchinson High School. He went on to serve in the United States Army. Charlie worked for Phillips News for 35 years, eventually becoming the vice president. He then...

Mar 13, 2024

Eugene Glenn "Gene" Haas, 93, of Hutchinson, died March 13, 2024, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born August 31, 1930, in Ellinwood, to Roy and Anna (Meier) Haas.

Gene graduated from Chase High School in 1949 and attended Hutchinson Community College. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1951-1954 and received the Purple...

Mar 12, 2024

Bradley F. Evans passed on March 12, 2024 at the Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas after a short illness. He was born to Frederic "Freddie" C. and Carmen L. (Bridgman) Evans on March 2, 1963 in Hutchinson, Kansas. He was a longtime resident of rural Inman.

Bradley graduated from Inman High School in 1981. His true love...

Mar 12, 2024

Steven 'Steve' Edward Lemen, 74, of South Hutchinson, KS, passed away March 12, 2024, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, KS.  He was born September 14, 1949, in Hutchinson, to Samuel E. Lemen, Jr. and Corrine Opal (Schroeder) Lemen.  Steve was a lifelong resident of Hutchinson and South Hutchinson.

He was a 1967 graduate of Hutchinson High School.  After...

Mar 12, 2024

Fred K. "Trey" Owston III, 82, of Hutchinson, died March 12, 2024, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita.

He was born December 29, 1941, to Fred K. and Dorothy (Grapes) Owston, Jr. in San Diego, California.

As a young man Trey worked in the logging industry for Diamond Match Co in California. Upon...

Mar 12, 2024

Karen Lynn Biles, 77, of Hutchinson, passed away on March 12, 2024.  She was born December 8, 1946, in Kansas City, MO, to Arlie and Marie Biles.

Karen was a retired medical technologist, having worked in medical facilities in Wichita, Olathe, Abilene, and Hutchinson.

Karen was preceded in death by: her parents; older brother, Chuck...

Mar 11, 2024

Ralph F. Fletchall, 67, of Hutchinson, died March 11, 2024, at his home. He was born August 7, 1956, in Lyons, to Rev. Clyde and Phyllis (Gubser) Fletchall.

Ralph attended Hutchinson schools. He served in the United States Army Reserves. Ralph was a paint supervisor at KUHN/Krause and then was a dispatcher and driver for TNT Transportation....