Obituaries

Feb 2, 2024

Norman "Wayne" Goertzen, 82, passed away at Wesley Towers, Hutchinson, KS on February 2, 2024. He was born March 7, 1941, in Hutchinson, KS to Carl and Edna Goertzen. Wayne graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1959. On November 24, 1962, he married the love of his life Diane Faye Lintecum in Hutchinson. They shared 56 years together until...

Feb 2, 2024

Eleanor 'Ellie' Mae Jones, 92, died February 2, 2024, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community, Buhler, KS.  She was born January 14, 1932, in Minneapolis, MN, to Bernard A. Martens and Lydia L. (Adrian) Martens.  Ellie was a 1950 graduate of Buhler High School, Buhler, KS. and then attended Bob Jones University, Greenville, SC.

On June 28, 1953,...

Feb 2, 2024

Rose Marie Freelen Stanfield, 60 years old, died February 2, 2024 from ALS at her home in Hutchinson surrounded by loved ones.

She was born July 24, 1963 in Paris, TX, daughter of Shirley (McClain) and Johnny Meredith. Rose attended West Lamar School in Paris, TX. Teachers and childhood friends quickly loved her feisty tenacity and charming...

Feb 2, 2024

James "Jim" H. Siemens, 91, died February 2, 2024, at Thorne Care Center of Wesley Towers. He was born September 8, 1932, during the Dust Bowl, in Dalhart, Texas, to Peter H.  and Katie (Warkentin) Siemens.

Jim graduated from Burrton High School in 1950, and attended Wichita State University. He worked at Dillon Distribution Center from 1953...

Feb 1, 2024

Paul Henry Mendoza, 69, of Hutchinson, died February 1, 2024, at his home. He was born May 28, 1954, in Hutchinson, to Joseph Isabel and Mary Sylvina (Caudillo) Mendoza.

Paul graduated from Trinity Catholic High School and attended Dallas Theological Seminary for one year. He worked in law enforcement for over 40 years, starting as a patrol...

Jan 31, 2024

Carol J. Pettay, 88, of Hutchinson, died January 31, 2024, at his home. He was born July 8, 1935, in Byron, OK, to Rufus R. and Ruth (Miller) Pettay.

Carol served in the United States Army and was a hardworking truck driver for 28 years for both Dillons and Graves Trucking. In his free time, he enjoyed...

Jan 31, 2024

Michael L. "Mike" Pettay, 62, of Hutchinson, died January 31, 2024, at his home. He was born May 27, 1961, in Hutchinson, to Carol J. and Ramona L. (McDaniel) Pettay.

Mike enjoyed painting houses and listening to rock and roll music.

He is survived by: his brother, Larry Pettay (Debra Musfelt) of Ohiowa, NE; nephew,...

Jan 30, 2024

Shawn Alan Cox, 48, died January 30, 2024, at his home.  He was born March 22, 1975, in Davenport, IA, to Robert David Cox and Vicki Lynn (Cothrell) Cox.

Shawn is survived by:  his parents, Robert and Vicki Cox of Hutchinson, KS; maternal grandfather, Alan Cothrell of Hutchinson, KS; brother-in-law, Lee Ward of Hutchinson, KS; nephews, Sheldon...

Jan 27, 2024

Elvin Eugene McIntosh (Mac) died peacefully in his sleep Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, at his home in Newton Presbyterian Manor.  He was 89 years old and was ready to join his wife, Karen, in Heaven.  Mac was born in Newton on July 23, 1934 to Marvel (Flint) and Robert McIntosh.  He was the youngest of three sons and had...

Jan 27, 2024

Doris Mary (Allen) Johnston, 100, was born in Ballina, New South Wales, Australia, to Harold Owenby and Elsie Mary Crockett Allen on September 12, 1923. She grew up in the nearby village of Wardell. At 16, she moved to Sydney to work at J Kitchen Manufacturing, where she met some of her best Australian friends, who eventually became friends...

Jan 27, 2024

Ethelyn M. Showalter, 78, died peacefully and surrounded by family on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Hester Care of Wesley Towers, Hutchinson. She was born September 26, 1945, in Hutchinson, to Wilbert and Vera Lyon.

In May of 1963, Ethelyn graduated from Haven High School and later attended Salt City Business College. Then on August 31, 1963,...

Jan 27, 2024

Martin 'Marty' Neal Imel, 65, died January 27, 2024, at his home in Hutchinson. He was born December 10, 1958, in Hutchinson, to Harold Lee and Phyllis Joan (Helsel) Imel.

Marty served his country as a U.S. Marine from February 1976 to February 1979. He was self-employed as an arborist, owning Imel Tree Service in Hutchinson.

Jan 27, 2024

Jacob 'Jay' John Seyffer, 47, died January 27, 2024, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Hospital, Wichita, KS.  He was born June 17, 1976, in Golden Valley, MN, to Jacob John Seyffer, Jr. and Joyce Marlys (Herman) Seyffer.

Jay was a 1994 graduate of Clearwater High School, Clearwater, KS.  He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from...

Jan 26, 2024

Lenore Waters, 88, of Hutchinson, died January 26, 2024, at Legend of Hutchinson. She was born December 14, 1935, in Stafford, KS, to Gilbert and Rosa (Thole) Flandermeyer.

Lenore graduated from Stafford High School and attended McPherson and Hutchinson Community College. She worked at Gregory, Buhler, but her real passion was being a homemaker and mother. Lenore...

Jan 26, 2024

Lynn James Aldrich, 83, died January, 26, 2024, at Legend of Hutchinson. He was born August 23, 1940, in Hutchinson, to James George and Eva Pearl (Shannon) Aldrich.

Lynn graduated from Hutchinson High School. He earned his master's degree in education from Emporia State University. Lynn was a teacher for USD 308 for 38 years. Upon retirement,...

Jan 26, 2024

Victoria G. "Vici" Newton, 57, of Maize, died January 26, 2024, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. She was born June 19, 1966, in Hutchinson, to Victor G. and Caroline S. (Crane) Yingling.

Vici loved to craft, go shopping, collecting Christmas décor, and spending time with her family, but most of all, her four-legged son, Wally.

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Jan 25, 2024

Joyce Maxine Hoschouer, 86, of Nickerson, died January 25, 2024, at Sterling Village. She was born July 5, 1937, in Riverton, NE, to Raphael T. and Opal E. (Simmons) Benedict.

In addition to being a homemaker, Joyce worked as a nurse's aide, and at Western Foods, and as a foster parent. Being with family and cooking for...

Jan 24, 2024

Thomas Andrew "Tom" Robinson, 61, died January 24, 2024, at his home, in Hutchinson.  He was born September 3, 1962, in Kansas City, MO, to Paul Elbert and Betty I. (Ikenberry) Robinson.

Tom graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1981.  He worked as a floor technician at Hutchinson Community College.  Tom was an Eagle Scout, a member...

Jan 23, 2024

Always remembered for her beautiful smile and unwavering faith in God, Linda Lou Cille Murdock was known to family and friends for her love of interior design, arts and crafts, and summers at the family's ranch near Dubois, Wyoming.  She was quick-witted, thoughtful and kind, which made her a favorite not only with her employers and adult friends but...

Jan 21, 2024

Terry Allen Lanham, 72, died January 21, 2024, at his home in Hutchinson, surrounded by his wife and two daughters.  He was born November 10, 1951, in Hutchinson, to Earl Stanley and Bernice Ferne (Wells) Lanham.

Terry graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1969, and Vo-Tech school.  He worked as a printer for various companies in Hutchinson...