Obituaries

Feb 10, 2024

Erwin Edward Leeper, 92, died February 10, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society-Hutchinson Village.  He was born March 26, 1931, to David Erwin Leeper and Edith Anne (Pearson) Leeper in Pratt, KS.

On April 27, 1956, Erwin married Ruth Irene Brown in McPherson, KS.  She preceded him in death.  He married Mildred Suderman on April 18, 2015, she...

Feb 9, 2024

William Clyde "Bill" Osborn, 84, of South Hutchinson, died February 9, 2024, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born December 2, 1939, in Hutchinson, to Paul H. and Inez M. (Smith) Osborn.

Bill served in the United States Navy from 1961-1965. He worked in maintenance for commercial accounts and Catholic schools in Seattle, WA, before returning to...

Feb 7, 2024

Robert O. "Bob" Hall, died Wednesday, February 7, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones.

Bob was born April 1, 1944 in Van Nuys, California to Orin and Ages Hall. Bob was raised in Gettysburg, SD. He graduated from Gettysburg High School in 1962. He graduated from the University of South Dakota Business School in 1966. Bob and...

Feb 7, 2024

Beverly Ann Main, 77, of Wichita, died February 7, 2024, at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, in Wichita. She was born February 17, 1946, in Hutchinson, to Robert and Ernestine (Metcalf) Rodarmel.

Beverly graduated from Nickerson High School in 1964. She worked at Dillons Warehouse for 40 years, making many life-long friends. She was a proud member of...

Feb 7, 2024

Barbara Rae Lawson-Turner, 81, died February 7, 2024, at Wesley Towers Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson, KS. She was born June 11, 1942, in Hutchinson, KS, to Comet O'fling Wood and Katherine May (Gough) Wood.

Barbara's life was a testament to love and service.  She poured her heart into her role as the owner and operator of a...

Feb 5, 2024

Lorelee (Daily) Hayden, age 70 of Hutchinson, KS peacefully passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024, surrounded by loving family. Lorelee was born on March 7, 1953, in Hays, KS.  She was the third of five girls, Debby, Peggy, Lorelee, Karla and Marla, born to Harold and Maynetta Daily and was raised on a farm southeast of Ellis, KS....

Feb 5, 2024

Burns Melvin Teague, 86, of Hutchinson, died February 5, 2024, at his home.  He was born April 7, 1937, in Grubbs, AR, to James Henry and Lucy Ethel (Darby) Teague.

Burns worked as a machinist for Hartman Manufacturing Company, Arrow Machine, and Lowen Corporation.  He enjoyed music, and in particular singing and playing his guitar.  Burns could...

Feb 4, 2024

Dr. Luis S. "Louie" Alonzo, M.D., 81, died February 4, 2024, at his home. He was born September 2, 1942, in Tuguegarao, Cagayan, Philippines, to Angeleo Sr. and Prudencia (Saquing) Alonzo.

Visitation will be Thursday, February 15, 2024 from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. with family present from 5-7 pm at Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main St.,...

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.