Obituaries

Jan 19, 2024

Silvia Ellen Stutzman, 87, of Inman, went to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 19, 2024, at Pleasantview Nursing Home, Inman. She was born January 24, 1936, in Kokomo, Indiana, to David  and Millie (Anderson) Hostetler.

On July 24, 1955, she married Levi Perry Stutzman, in Kokomo, Indiana. They shared 68 years of marriage together....

Jan 18, 2024

Matthew Hindle Pope, age 61, of Hutchinson, KS, entered the presence of Jesus on January 18th, 2024 in Hutchinson, Kansas. He was a beloved husband, Dad, and Papa. His legacy of love, hospitality and joy touched countless lives.

Matt was born in Kansas City, Kansas, on September 17, 1962 to Russell and Golda Pope. They moved to...

Jan 17, 2024

Esta Elizabeth Martin, 74, died January 17, 2024, at her home.  She was born December 23, 1949, in McCook, NE, to Joseph Harry Price and Mary Ann (Matson) Price.

Esta was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking, especially for others, watching cooking shows, soap operas, game shows, and the 700 Club on television.  There was always a crossword...

Jan 17, 2024

Maria Eulalia "Lola" Bignell, 91, of Hutchinson, died January 17, 2024, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson.  She was born October 10, 1932 in Laramie, Wyoming to Juan and Francisca (Frausto) Esparza.

Lola sold medical supplies in Boise, ID prior to retirement. She and her husband, John, moved to Hutchinson 12 years ago, to be closer to...

Jan 17, 2024

Phillip Alan Hopkins, 74, died January 17, 2024, at Diversicare of Hutchinson. He was born April 16, 1949, in Hutchinson, to Clarence W. and Bertha Floy (Breeden) Hopkins.

Phillip graduated from Buhler High School. He joined the United Sates Army shortly after high school. For several years, he worked as a truck driver for Western Supply Company....

Jan 17, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Vernon J. Kimsey, 100, announces his passing to be with his Lord and Savior on January 17, 2024. The freshwater fish and cribbage players in heaven stand no chance.

V. J was born in Arkansas City on October 18, 1923, to Albert Edwin and Pearl Isma (Rodman) Kimsey....

Jan 16, 2024

Kenneth Dean Gellinger, 88, passed away January 16, 2024, at Pinnacle Park, Salina, KS. He was born September 2, 1935, in Marysville, KS, to Charles Gellinger and Artelia (Sue) Zentz-Gellinger.

Kenneth was a 1954 graduate of Marysville High School, Marysville, KS. He served in the U.S. Navy for four years. On Oct. 16, 1959, he married Carol...

Jan 15, 2024

Darrell Lee Schremmer, 72, passed away unexpectedly on January 15, 2024.  He was born July 13, 1951, in Great Bend, KS, to Joseph John and Teresa Rosalia (Steiner) Schremmer.

Darrell graduated from Great Bend High School in 1969.  He then went to Fort Hays State University where he was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity and...

Jan 13, 2024

Karen Sue Stauffacher, 77, died January 13, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society-Hutchinson Village.  She was born May 26, 1946, in Emporia, to Ascel B. and Inez A. (Wilkey) Shultz.

Karen graduated from Gridley High School, Gridley, KS, and Stormont Vail Nursing School, Topeka. She worked as a LPN for Dr. Robert Coleman.  Karen enjoyed playing softball, gardening,...

Jan 13, 2024

Alma Scobee, 90, of Hutchinson, died January 13, 2024, at Pleasant Hills Homes Plus, Hutchinson. She was born September 30, 1933, in Heilbronn, Germany, to Friedrich and Emma (Birkel) Hofman.

In Germany Alma completed trade school and became an architect apprentice. In America she worked as a bookkeeper. Alma was a member of St Paul's Lutheran Church,...

Jan 12, 2024

It is with a profound sense of loss that we share the news of Joyce Marie Yutzy's passing. She left us peacefully in the early hours of Friday, January 12, 2024, at 12:45 a.m. in her home. Joyce's life was a beacon of faith and love, and while we grieve our loss, we also find comfort in the hope...

Jan 12, 2024

Gene Austin Buie, 82, of Hutchinson, died January 12, 2024 at his home. He was born April 16, 1941, in Sweet Springs, MO., to John H. and Hazel N. (Krause) Buie.

Gene graduated from Olathe High School in 1959 and was a retired laborer at the Delco Battery plant in Olathe. Gene was very involved with youth...

Jan 12, 2024

Violet Marie "Vi" Kimsey, 98, of Hutchinson, died January 12, 2024, at Thorne Care Center. She was born September 12, 1925, in Mountain Grove, MO, to Elmer Burgess and Amanda Jane (Jarrett) Butcher. Vi was raised in Arkansas City by her mother and stepfather, Jay David Mott, and grandparents, Steward and Stella Jarrett.

She attended Arkansas City...

Jan 12, 2024

William "Bill" B. Harlow, 90, of McPherson, died January 12, 2024, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born March 31, 1933, in Tacoma Park, MD, to Samuel and Eleanor Harlow.

Bill graduated from Polytechnical High School, Long Beach, CA, and Columbia College (MO) with a degree in business.

He retired from the United States...

Jan 12, 2024

John Richard "J.R." Nafzinger, 95, died January 12, 2024, at Legend of Hutchinson.  He was born May 22, 1928, in Hutchinson, to John Lewis and Dorothy (Hines) Nafzinger.

J.R.  graduated from Hutchinson High School and served in the National Guard.  He then worked for the Santa Fe Railroad as a carman for 43 years.

On...

Jan 11, 2024

Loren R. Brown, 83, of Hutchinson Kansas passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 11, 2024.

Born on July 28, 1940, in Hutchinson, Kansas.  LR had many nicknames he acquired over the years, Chuck, Charlie, Uncle Chuck, & Big Daddy.

LR attended Hutchinson High School & Hutchinson Community College. He then worked for Cessna-Eaton Corporation for...

Jan 10, 2024

Jaedyn Michalle Douglas, 23, of Maize, died January 10, 2024, as a result of a traffic accident near Haven. She was born March 6, 2000, in Hutchinson, to Billy Douglas and Sunshine Willis.

Jaedyn graduated from Nickerson High School and Hutchinson Community College. She worked as a Registered Nurse in the E.R. at Ascension Via Christi St....

Jan 10, 2024

Alice Marie Tritsch, 76, died January 10, 2024, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, KS.  She was born May 16, 1947, in Hays, KS, to Auldin Hackerott and Lorena (Pfortmiller) Hackerott.

Alice was a graduate of Great Bend High School, Great Bend, KS.  She was employed as an administrative assistant to the President of Friends University, Wichita, KS, for...

Jan 9, 2024

Edward Nicholas Curiel of Hutchinson, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, January 9th, 2024 at Good Samaritan Village in Hutchinson after several health setbacks over the past few years. Shortly after his passing his small long-term care room was just the way he would have wanted it: full of his beloved family saying their last goodbyes.

Throughout his life,...

Jan 9, 2024

Hazel Louise King, 74, died January 9, 2024, with her two sons by her side, at Diversicare of Hutchinson.  She was born December 25, 1949, in Pratt, to Robert Lee and Elizabeth Ann (Connley) Barnes.

Hazel graduated from Pratt High School in 1969, and Dodge City Community College in 1974.  She worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant...