Obituaries

Mar 10, 2024

John Wayne Phillips, 75, died March 10, 2024, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, KS.  He was born June 26, 1948, in Hutchinson, KS, to Richard William Phillips and Ila M. (Hodges) Phillips.

John was a 1966 graduate of Nickerson High School, Nickerson, KS.  He was employed as a machinist at Eaton Corporation, Hutchinson, KS, and retired with over...

Mar 10, 2024

Joy Arlene Rains, 62, died March 10, 2024, at her home in Hutchinson. She was born March 4, 1962, in Quinlan, TX, to John Arthur and Ruby Rains.

Joy graduated from Quinlan High School. She enjoyed fishing, cooking, sewing, shopping and hanging out with her grandchildren.

Joy is survived by: her husband, Raymond Swint of...

Mar 8, 2024

Melvin Herbert Schwartz lived 87 years,1053 months, 32,065 days, 769,560 hours between May 24th, 1936, and March 8th, 2024.

Born to Herbert and Elnora Schwartz in Pretty Prairie Kansas along with his brothers, Richard (Eleanor), and Donald. They were a strong German family that loved to farm the beautiful golden fields of wheat and tend...

Mar 7, 2024

Grace M. Hockett, 88, of Hutchinson, died March 7, 2024. She was born October 7, 1935, in Fort Scott, KS, to Stanley and Laura (Perkins) Miller.

Grace attended Fulton High School. A graduate of Fort Scott Community College, she worked at Mercy Hospital as an R.N. on the 5th floor, later as a nursing home administrator at...

Mar 6, 2024

Lawrence "Larry" Dean Hulsey, 66, of Corpus Christi, TX, died March 6, 2024, in Austin, TX.  He was born on August 31, 1957, in Larned, KS, to Gary and Betty (Haberman) Hulsey.

Larry grew up in Larned, KS.  He worked a lot of jobs, especially in maintenance, including at Wesley Towers and at First Baptist Church, both...

Mar 6, 2024

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Justina Suzanne Tice, who passed into Heaven on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at the age of 42. She spent her final moments surrounded by all those she loved.

She was born May 25, 1981, in Hutchinson, KS, to James A. Tice and Karen S. (Siemens) Tice. Justina graduated from...

Mar 5, 2024

Curtis Ray Owston, 58, died March 5, 2024, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born June 16, 1965, in Hutchinson, to Fred K. "Trey" and Irene Carmel (Caudillo) Owston III.

Curtis' first job was at Bornholdt Plantland, where he learned his love for landscaping.  Most recently, he worked as a carpenter and cabinet maker for an aerospace...

Mar 4, 2024

Robert B. "Bob" McDowell, 75, of Hutchinson, passed away March 4, 2024, at his home. He was born January 13, 1949 to James and Lena (Standley) McDowell, in Pratt.

Bob retired from Panhandle Eastern after 31 years of service. Some of his accomplishments during his life were cabinet maker and owning his own upholstery business. Bob loved...

Mar 2, 2024

M. Yvonne Mammel McConnell Josephson, 97, died March 2, 2024, at Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson.  She was born April 10, 1926, in Belpre, KS, to Norman J. and Olga L. (Lindgren) Mammel.

Yvonne graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1944, and Adela Hale Business College.  She worked as a bookkeeper for various banks and later in her...

Mar 1, 2024

John Ryan Roberts, 67, of Manhattan, KS, passed away on March 1, 2024.

John was a proud and loving father, known for his dedication to his daughters Jessica and Jamia. He was also a devoted brother to Beth McKibben. He was a huge K-State, Chiefs, and Royals fan, and enjoyed watching Kansas State Football games in his...

Feb 29, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Oakes Mehl, 84, died February 29, 2024, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita.  She was born January 10, 1940, in Hookerton, NC to Benton Watkins and Thelma (Taylor) Oakes, Sr.

Mary Elizabeth graduated from Stedman High School, Stedman, NC in 1958, and Lenoir Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, Kinston, NC, in 1960.   Her entire working career...

Feb 27, 2024

Steve Anthony Gulotta, 64, died February 27, 2024, at his home.  He was born April 17, 1959, in Hutchinson, KS, to Frank Joseph Gulotta, Jr. and Barbara Kay (Herdt) Gulotta.

Steve attended Hutchinson High School.  He worked as a welder at Lowen Sign Company for over 20 years and TECH, Inc. for 5 years.  Steve enjoyed cooking,...

Feb 27, 2024

Daryl Dean Bowser, 76, of Hutchinson, died February 27, 2024, at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice Center - Ascension Via Christi St. Francis, in Wichita. He was born July 25, 1947, in Hutchinson, to Carl E. and Lois I. (Harms) Bowser.

Daryl graduated from Haven High School and Cowley County Community College, where he played football. Daryl was...

Feb 26, 2024

Scott Curtis Barnett, 68, of Hutchinson, died February 26, 2024, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. He was born July 19, 1955, in Hutchinson, to Clarence Harvey "Jack" and Bonnie Lou (Base) Barnett.

Scott graduated from Hutchinson High School. He worked as a production laborer for Kansas Oxygen, now known as Airgas, for 33 years. He then went...

Feb 26, 2024

Merwin Frye passed away from this life on February 26, 2024, at the age of 88, and he wants you to know that his work here is done.  He received a call at his home in Schowalter Villa, Hesston, Kansas; an offer one can't refuse, for an appointment from which he will not be returning.  This assignment came with...

Feb 25, 2024

Carolyn Jean (Sasse) Gillen, 79, died February 25, 2024, at Reflection Living Hutchinson.  She was born September 1, 1944, in Smith County to Albert Sasse and Rosina (Zabel) Sasse.

Carolyn was a 1962 graduate of Gaylord High School, Gaylord, KS.  She graduated in 1966 from Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS, with a Bachelors Degree in Home...

Feb 24, 2024

Kenneth R. "Ken" Willard, 75, formerly of Hutchinson, passed into heaven on February 24, 2024. He was born July 4, 1948, in Miami, OK, to Rev. Kenneth L. and Betty L. (Skaggs) Willard.

Ken was a 1966 graduate of Overland Christian High School, Overland Park. In 1968, he answered Uncle Sam's call and joined the U.S. Navy,...

Feb 23, 2024

Gary P. Geist, 80, of Hutchinson, died February 23, 2024, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born January 4, 1944, in Hutchinson, to Wilbur Paul and Willdene (Miller) Geist.

Gary graduated from Boulder High School, Boulder, CO, in 1963. During his life, he worked for Mid America Pipeline and local school districts as a janitor, amongst others....

Feb 23, 2024

Viola "Vi" Pettay, 75, died February 23, 2024 at Hospice House, Hutchinson, surrounded by her entire family. She was born August 4, 1948 in Great Bend, Kansas, to Leonard & Maxine (Trent) Mings.

On May 22, 1965, she married the love of her life, Jack Pettay, in Hutchinson, KS. They shared over 58 3/4 years of marriage....

Feb 22, 2024

Richard Lee "Dick" Mehl, 81, of Hutchinson, died February 22, 2024, at his home. He was born September 26, 1942, in Ellsworth, Kansas, to A.C. "Shorty" and Mary "Odah" (Fail) Mehl.

Dick graduated from Holyrood High School in 1960. In 1963, he joined the United States Coast Guard and served until 1967. On October 12, 1968, Dick...