Obituaries

Jan 8, 2024

Margaret "Maggie" Robinson was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She left this world suddenly on January 8th, 2024 due to complications from hip replacement surgery. She was 66.

Maggie was born to Shirley and Parm Moyers of Hutchinson, where she resided her whole life. She attended Hutchinson Community College where she graduated as a...

Jan 8, 2024

Angel Renee Delgado, 52, of Hutchinson, died January 8, 2024, at Ascension Via Christi, Wichita. She was born January 9, 1971, in Hutchinson, to Ronald Daniel and Janet Belinda (Garcia) Delgado.

Angel received her degree in radiology technology from Hutchinson Community College. She worked as a catering coordinator for Hutchinson Community College.

She enjoyed art,...

Jan 7, 2024

Jacquelyn "Jacque" Crabtree Villmer, 72, of Hutchinson, took her last breath, surrounded by her children and grandchildren, on January 7, 2024, at Ascension Via Cristi St. Francis, in Wichita, Kansas.

Born February 7, 1951, in Phoenix, Arizona, to Graydon and Ruth (Carpenter) Crabtree, Jacque graduated high school in San Diego, California, in 1969. She served her family...

Jan 6, 2024

Sabrina May Ice, 47, died January 6, 2024, at her home.  She was born May 8, 1976, to Marlin and Beverly (Armatrout) Goodpaster in Norfolk, Nebraska.

Sabrina graduated from Norfolk High School in 1994.  She earned her CNA certification from Hutchinson Community College.   She was a CNA at Pleasant View Home in Inman.  Sabrina also worked as...

Jan 6, 2024

Carolyn Sue Fleming, 82, of Hutchinson, died January 6, 2024, at Mennonite Friendship Communities in South Hutchinson. She was born July 20, 1941, in Stark, KS, to Virgil and Doris (Boggs) Clements.

Carolyn graduated from Haviland Friends Academy in 1959, Friends Bible College in 1961, and Adela Hale Business College in 1980. She enjoyed a long career...

Jan 6, 2024

John 'Silver' Clyde Bowman, Jr., 75, died January 6, 2024, at his home. He was born July 8, 1948, in Great Bend, KS, to J. Clyde Bowman and Pauline (Breitenbach) Bowman.

Silver was a 1966 graduate of Macksville High School, Macksville, KS.  He settled in Hutchinson, KS, where he began working for Kirby Oil and then worked...

Jan 6, 2024

Ruth Muirhead Dillon, 96, passed away at home on January 6, 2024, holding hands with Paul Dillon, her devoted husband of 74 years, surrounded by loving family and supportive caregivers who have now become friends. Born on December 3, 1927, to parents Ruth Aller and Brian Robert Muirhead, Ruth spent her early years in Shreveport, Louisiana, cherishing close relationships...

Jan 6, 2024

Lillian Mae Townsend, 103, of Hutchinson, died January 6, 2024, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born November 30, 1920, in Warrington, MO, to Henry Edward and Ella (Schlechte) Roos.

Lillian graduated from Mason High School in Mason, TX. She then attended nursing school in Fredericksburg, TX. In 1965 she renewed her license at Wichita Public School...

Jan 4, 2024

Fairy Leona Montgomery, 95, died January 4, 2024, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson, KS.  She was born January 6, 1928, in Sterling, KS, to George Stiggins and Florence (Tucker) Stiggins.

Fairy was a 1944 graduate of Hutchinson High School.  She was a longtime member of the South Hutchinson United Methodist Church.  On December 24, 1943, Fairy...

Jan 4, 2024

Glen LeRoy Horine, 75 of Wichita, passed away January 4, 2024, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis.  He was born April 24, 1948, in Great Bend to L. LeRoy and Irene Meserole Horine. Glen's father, LeRoy, married Teresa Schamaun and together, with Irene, raised Glen.

Glen graduated from Junction City High School.  He served in the United...

Jan 3, 2024

Travis A. Garoutte, 35, of Topeka, died January 3, 2024, at his home. He was born February 17, 1988, in Hutchinson.

Travis graduated from Hutchinson High School in 2006. Following graduation, he served his country in the United States Air Force as a Calibration Technician. He enjoyed gaming, reading, and watching football in his spare time. Travis...

Jan 3, 2024

Amanda Rene Pruitt, 38, of Hutchinson, died January 3, 2024, at her home. She was born February 25, 1985, in Iowa City, Iowa, to Charles Eugene Lemley and Victoria Lynn (Owen) George.

Amanda enjoyed crafting, coloring, and baking. Her most favorite thing to do was spending time with her family.

On May 7, 2005, she...

Jan 3, 2024

Jane Lois Krafels, 96, of Hutchinson, died January 3, 2024, at her home surrounded by family. She was born July 24, 1927, in Western Grove, AR, to Carl L. and Jessie L. (Jones) Wheeler.

Jane graduated from Oxford High School in 1945, then attended Southwestern College in Winfield. Later in life Jane decided she wanted to go...

Jan 3, 2024

Charles W. Studt, age 86, died January 3, 2024, in Hutchinson, KS.  He was born June 4, 1937, in Concordia, KS, the son of Charles A. and Juanita Buck Studt. Charles was a graduate of Glasco High School and the University of Kansas. He served in the United States Army for 2 years, stationed in West Berlin, Germany when...

Jan 1, 2024

Marilyn Sue Ragsdale, 75, died January 1, 2024, at her home surrounded by family. She was born March 4, 1948, in St. Louis, to James O. and Ruby (Gillett) Ragsdale.

Sue graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1965. She was a retired print operator for Aztec Marking Sign Co. Spending time with her family was the joy...

Dec 30, 2023

Troy Allen Bell, 52, of Hutchinson, died December 30, 2023, at his home. He was born July 24, 1971, in Hutchinson, to Charles and Mary (Osborn) Bell.

Troy graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1990. He worked for Lowen Corporation as a printer. Troy enjoyed fishing, watching the Dallas Cowboys, and NASCAR.

He is survived...

Dec 30, 2023

Marc Alan Miller, 74, of Inman, died December 30, 2023, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis – Wichita. He was born October 8, 1949, in Hutchinson, to Harold L. and H. Jeannine (Clary) Miller.

Marc graduated from Nickerson High School in 1967 and attended Hutchinson Community College. He was a Vietnam vet, serving in the 101st Airborne...

Dec 29, 2023

Douglas 'Doug' Eugene Shultz was born August 20, 1942, in Hutchinson, KS, to Harry Merwin Shultz and Electa (Strawn) Shultz.  He died December 29, 2023, at his home in Nickerson, KS.

Doug attended Ellinwood High School in Ellinwood, KS, where he met his wife of 59 years, Sandra 'Sandy' Faye Ravenstien. They were married April 19, 1964,...

Dec 29, 2023

Stephanie G. Johnson, 62, of Augusta, KS, died December 29, 2023, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born August 23, 1961, in Liberal, KS, to Robert and Bernice (Dondelinger) Blakesley.

Stephanie graduated from Ulysses High School, Ulysses, KS, in 1979, then from Hutchinson Community College with an associates degree in Healthcare Coding in 2016. During her...

Dec 29, 2023

Midge Sidebottom, 83, died December 29, 2023, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community in Buhler. She was born March 4, 1940, in Hutchinson, KS, to Martin and Verna Marie (Chase) Smith.

Midge graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1958, and Adela Hale in 1960.  During her life, Midge managed rentals, was an office manager for Sinclair Pest Control,...