Jimmie David "Jay" Pitzer Jr.
Aug 10, 2026
Jimmie David “Jay” Pitzer Jr., 71, of Hutchinson, died August 10, 2026, at Ascension Via Christ St. Francis in Wichita. He was born January 24, 1955, in Hutchinson, to James D. “Jimmie” and Evelyn E. (Erb) Pitzer Sr.
Jay graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1973, attended Hutchinson Community College, and received his bachelor’s degree in sales and marketing from Emporia...
Emma Jean Hullet
Aug 10, 2026
Emma Jean Hullet, 97, of South Hutchinson, died August 10, 2026, at Hospice House in Hutchinson. She was born October 29, 1928, in Capron, Oklahoma, to William C. and Emma B. (Erdman) Riecker.
Jean married Edward E. “Ed” Hullet on July 4, 1945, in Alva, Oklahoma. They shared over 75 years of marriage before his death on December 8, 2020.
Ed and...
William Michael "Bill" Steierl
Aug 9, 2026
William Micheal “Bill” Steierl, 66, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2026, surrounded by his children at Newton Medical Center.
He was born on August 2, 1960, in Sterling, Kansas, to Clifford V. “Bud” and Vera Jane (Cruth) Steierl.
Bill graduated from Buhler High School in 1978. Shortly after graduation, he began working at Sonoco, where he dedicated more than 31 years...
Stanley Royce Rinkel
Aug 9, 2026
Stanley Royce Rinkel, 81, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 9, 2026, in Hutchinson, Kansas. He was born July 18, 1945, in Hutchinson, Kansas, to Edward Clark Rinkel and Mildred Alene Rinkel. He graduated from Pratt High School in 1964 and, upon graduation, chose to serve his country by joining the United States Navy.
One of Stan's proudest accomplishments was having...
Eugena R. "Jeannie" Joy-Findley
Aug 9, 2026
Eugena Ruth “Jeannie” Joy-Findley, 84, died August 9, 2026, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born August 14, 1941, in Hutchinson, to Lewis Jasper and Sibyl Loretta (Evans) Joy.
Known as “Jeannie” to her life-long friends, and “Joy” to her Hutchinson friends, she attended Hutchinson High School and Kansas State University. She graduated from Brown Mackie College in 1979. Jeannie retired...
Sherry Joleen Brooks
Aug 7, 2026
Sherry Joleen Brooks, 92, of Hutchinson, died August 7, 2026, at Good Samaritan Society-Hutchinson Village. She was born January 12, 1934, in Hutchinson, to Reed Q. and Ida M. (Coberly) Smith.
Sherry graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1952 and received her associates degree from Hutchinson Junior College. She was primarily a homemaker and her greatest joy was in being a...
Joel Clifford Wright
Aug 6, 2026
Joel Clifford Wright, 65, passed away August 6, 2026, at Hospice House in Hutchinson. He was born March 8, 1961, in Louisville, KY, to John David and Dorothy Louise (Morrison) Wright Jr.
In 1977, Joel was injured in a wreck in Fredonia, KS. He then spent the next 10 years in a nursing home in Derby and then had the opportunity...
Mary Jo Preheim
Aug 6, 2026
Mary Jo Preheim, 80, of Hutchinson, died August 6, 2026, at Hospice House. She was born July 29, 1946, in Hutchinson, to Edwin J. and Erma R. (Plett) Schmidt.
Mary graduated from Buhler High School in 1964 and received her degree in elementary education from Bethel College in 1968. She taught fourth grade for three years until becoming a mother to...
Evelyn Irene Zimmer
Aug 6, 2026
Evelyn Irene Zimmer, 94, died peacefully, August 6, 2026, at her home in Hutchinson. She was born February 14, 1932, in Larned, KS, to Harry Eugene and Viola Maud (Davis) Tomlinson.
Evelyn graduated from Garfield High School, Garfield, KS, in 1950, and also attended Kansas University in Lawrence, KS, and Sterling College in Sterling, KS.
Evelyn was a gifted vocalist, oboist, and...
Dennis Keith Tucker
Aug 6, 2026
Dennis Keith Tucker, 86, died August 6, 2026, at Diversicare of Hutchinson. He was born April 5, 1940, in Coldwater to Keith Monroe and Christina Adeline “Deanie” (Thornhill) Tucker.
Dennis was a 1958 graduate of Coldwater High School. He served in the United States Army from 1962 to 1964. After moving to Hutchinson, Dennis worked at Cessna as a line operator....
Gloria Ann (Graber) Gehring
Aug 6, 2026
Gloria Ann (Graber) Gehring, 89, of South Hutchinson, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2026, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born July 4, 1937, to Bernard J. Graber and Martha H. (Krehbiel) Graber, in rural Pretty Prairie, the oldest of four children.
Gloria was a loyal servant to the Lord, and longtime member of First Mennonite Church, Hutchinson.
After graduating Pretty Prairie...
Maurice Joseph "Mo" Schreck
Aug 4, 2026
Maurice Joseph “Mo” Schreck, 89, formerly of Great Bend, died August 4, 2026, at Legend of Hutchinson. He was born May 12, 1937, in Alsace-Lorraine, France, to Joseph and Léonie Marie (Doppler) Schreck.
Maurice attended Ellinwood High School. He was a water well driller for over 40 years at Rosencrantz-Bemis and Clark Well and Equipment, both of Great Bend. Maurice loved...
Ila Joan Mangels
Aug 4, 2026
Ila Joan Mangels, 89, died August 4, 2026, in Hutchinson. She was born April 4, 1937, in Hutchinson to Harold and Nadine (Arahovites) McMillan.
Joan graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1955. She worked for AT&T/Southwestern Bell before retiring in the 1990s. She enjoyed crafting, sewing, knitting, crocheting, gardening, and good at fashion and decorating.
On October 25, 1957, Joan married Darrel...
Elizabeth Ann "Liz" Yoder
Aug 3, 2026
Elizabeth Ann “Liz” Yoder, 74, of South Hutchinson, died August 3, 2026, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis, in Wichita. She was born July 24, 1952, in Pittsburg, Kansas, to John and Virginia (Millard) Powell Jr.
Liz graduated from Kingman High School and received her degree in elementary education from Pittsburg State University. She was a grade school teacher for USD...
Duaine D. Smith
Aug 1, 2026
Duaine Daniel Smith, “Smitty” to those who knew him best, died peacefully at Wellstar Hospice Care in Atlanta, GA, on August 1, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
Duaine was born December 10, 1954, in Lincoln, NE, to Leonard Leroy and Julian Margaret (DeBaere) Smith. He graduated from Crete High School in 1973 and went on to...
Lloyda G. Clark
Jul 31, 2026
Lloyda G. Clark, 94, died July 31, 2026, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born June 10, 1932, in Chicago, IL, to Lloyd E. and Hazel M. (Withers) Dyer.
Lloyda graduated from Wichita East High School. She lived in Wichita, before moving to Hutchinson in 1960. Lloyda worked for the Hutchinson School District as a secretary at Sherman Junior High and...
Nellie Purdue
Jul 30, 2026
Nellie Bronwen Purdue, 71, of Hutchinson, died July 30, 2026, at her home. She was born June 28, 1955, in Matamata, New Zealand, to Harry and Hazel (Hirst) Stidder.
Nellie graduated from Matamata College. She served in the Royal New Zealand Navy. While serving in the navy she met a sailor from the United States, Paul L. Purdue, whom she married....
Clayton Dean Yutzy
Jul 30, 2026
Clayton Dean Yutzy, 77, of Littleton, CO, peacefully went home to be with his Lord and Savior on July 30, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Clayton was born on December 14, 1948, in Hutchinson, Kansas, to Edward and Emma Yutzy. He attended Harmony Grade School and Yoder Grade School before graduating as Salutatorian from Central Christian School in 1966. He...
Justin J. Farley
Jul 28, 2026
Justin Joseph Farley was born September 21, 1982, in Wichita, KS. Justin resided in Liberty, MO. On July 28, 2026, Justin went to Heaven to be in the arms of the Lord and reunited with his grandson, Ka’mari Beaver and daughter, Savanna Churchill. He is survived by his children, Austin, Aspen (Baylor), Brooklyn, and Anden of Wichita, Felicity Steins, and...
Chato Davidoff
Jul 27, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Chato Davidoff, who passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026, at the age of 51.
He was born on May 17, 1975, in Salida, CO, to Sandra and Rick Davidoff. Throughout his life, Chato was known for his kindness, compassion, and dedication to family and friends. Chato enjoyed cooking, anything...
