Obituaries

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...

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...