Obituaries

Mar 13, 2024

Eugene Glenn "Gene" Haas, 93, of Hutchinson, died March 13, 2024, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born August 31, 1930, in Ellinwood, to Roy and Anna (Meier) Haas.

Gene graduated from Chase High School in 1949 and attended Hutchinson Community College. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1951-1954 and received the Purple...

Mar 12, 2024

Bradley F. Evans passed on March 12, 2024 at the Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas after a short illness. He was born to Frederic "Freddie" C. and Carmen L. (Bridgman) Evans on March 2, 1963 in Hutchinson, Kansas. He was a longtime resident of rural Inman.

Bradley graduated from Inman High School in 1981. His true love...

Mar 12, 2024

Steven 'Steve' Edward Lemen, 74, of South Hutchinson, KS, passed away March 12, 2024, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, KS.  He was born September 14, 1949, in Hutchinson, to Samuel E. Lemen, Jr. and Corrine Opal (Schroeder) Lemen.  Steve was a lifelong resident of Hutchinson and South Hutchinson.

He was a 1967 graduate of Hutchinson High School.  After...

Mar 12, 2024

Fred K. "Trey" Owston III, 82, of Hutchinson, died March 12, 2024, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita.

He was born December 29, 1941, to Fred K. and Dorothy (Grapes) Owston, Jr. in San Diego, California.

As a young man Trey worked in the logging industry for Diamond Match Co in California. Upon...

Mar 12, 2024

Karen Lynn Biles, 77, of Hutchinson, passed away on March 12, 2024.  She was born December 8, 1946, in Kansas City, MO, to Arlie and Marie Biles.

Karen was a retired medical technologist, having worked in medical facilities in Wichita, Olathe, Abilene, and Hutchinson.

Karen was preceded in death by: her parents; older brother, Chuck...

Mar 11, 2024

Ralph F. Fletchall, 67, of Hutchinson, died March 11, 2024, at his home. He was born August 7, 1956, in Lyons, to Rev. Clyde and Phyllis (Gubser) Fletchall.

Ralph attended Hutchinson schools. He served in the United States Army Reserves. Ralph was a paint supervisor at KUHN/Krause and then was a dispatcher and driver for TNT Transportation....

Mar 10, 2024

John Wayne Phillips, 75, died March 10, 2024, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, KS.  He was born June 26, 1948, in Hutchinson, KS, to Richard William Phillips and Ila M. (Hodges) Phillips.

John was a 1966 graduate of Nickerson High School, Nickerson, KS.  He was employed as a machinist at Eaton Corporation, Hutchinson, KS, and retired with over...

Mar 10, 2024

Joy Arlene Rains, 62, died March 10, 2024, at her home in Hutchinson. She was born March 4, 1962, in Quinlan, TX, to John Arthur and Ruby Rains.

Joy graduated from Quinlan High School. She enjoyed fishing, cooking, sewing, shopping and hanging out with her grandchildren.

Joy is survived by: her husband, Raymond Swint of...

Mar 8, 2024

Melvin Herbert Schwartz lived 87 years,1053 months, 32,065 days, 769,560 hours between May 24th, 1936, and March 8th, 2024.

Born to Herbert and Elnora Schwartz in Pretty Prairie Kansas along with his brothers, Richard (Eleanor), and Donald. They were a strong German family that loved to farm the beautiful golden fields of wheat and tend...

Mar 7, 2024

Grace M. Hockett, 88, of Hutchinson, died March 7, 2024. She was born October 7, 1935, in Fort Scott, KS, to Stanley and Laura (Perkins) Miller.

Grace attended Fulton High School. A graduate of Fort Scott Community College, she worked at Mercy Hospital as an R.N. on the 5th floor, later as a nursing home administrator at...

Mar 6, 2024

Lawrence "Larry" Dean Hulsey, 66, of Corpus Christi, TX, died March 6, 2024, in Austin, TX.  He was born on August 31, 1957, in Larned, KS, to Gary and Betty (Haberman) Hulsey.

Larry grew up in Larned, KS.  He worked a lot of jobs, especially in maintenance, including at Wesley Towers and at First Baptist Church, both...

Mar 6, 2024

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Justina Suzanne Tice, who passed into Heaven on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at the age of 42. She spent her final moments surrounded by all those she loved.

She was born May 25, 1981, in Hutchinson, KS, to James A. Tice and Karen S. (Siemens) Tice. Justina graduated from...

Mar 5, 2024

Curtis Ray Owston, 58, died March 5, 2024, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born June 16, 1965, in Hutchinson, to Fred K. "Trey" and Irene Carmel (Caudillo) Owston III.

Curtis' first job was at Bornholdt Plantland, where he learned his love for landscaping.  Most recently, he worked as a carpenter and cabinet maker for an aerospace...

Mar 4, 2024

Robert B. "Bob" McDowell, 75, of Hutchinson, passed away March 4, 2024, at his home. He was born January 13, 1949 to James and Lena (Standley) McDowell, in Pratt.

Bob retired from Panhandle Eastern after 31 years of service. Some of his accomplishments during his life were cabinet maker and owning his own upholstery business. Bob loved...

Mar 2, 2024

M. Yvonne Mammel McConnell Josephson, 97, died March 2, 2024, at Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson.  She was born April 10, 1926, in Belpre, KS, to Norman J. and Olga L. (Lindgren) Mammel.

Yvonne graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1944, and Adela Hale Business College.  She worked as a bookkeeper for various banks and later in her...

Mar 1, 2024

John Ryan Roberts, 67, of Manhattan, KS, passed away on March 1, 2024.

John was a proud and loving father, known for his dedication to his daughters Jessica and Jamia. He was also a devoted brother to Beth McKibben. He was a huge K-State, Chiefs, and Royals fan, and enjoyed watching Kansas State Football games in his...

Feb 29, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Oakes Mehl, 84, died February 29, 2024, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita.  She was born January 10, 1940, in Hookerton, NC to Benton Watkins and Thelma (Taylor) Oakes, Sr.

Mary Elizabeth graduated from Stedman High School, Stedman, NC in 1958, and Lenoir Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, Kinston, NC, in 1960.   Her entire working career...

Feb 27, 2024

Steve Anthony Gulotta, 64, died February 27, 2024, at his home.  He was born April 17, 1959, in Hutchinson, KS, to Frank Joseph Gulotta, Jr. and Barbara Kay (Herdt) Gulotta.

Steve attended Hutchinson High School.  He worked as a welder at Lowen Sign Company for over 20 years and TECH, Inc. for 5 years.  Steve enjoyed cooking,...

Feb 27, 2024

Daryl Dean Bowser, 76, of Hutchinson, died February 27, 2024, at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice Center - Ascension Via Christi St. Francis, in Wichita. He was born July 25, 1947, in Hutchinson, to Carl E. and Lois I. (Harms) Bowser.

Daryl graduated from Haven High School and Cowley County Community College, where he played football. Daryl was...

Feb 26, 2024

Scott Curtis Barnett, 68, of Hutchinson, died February 26, 2024, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. He was born July 19, 1955, in Hutchinson, to Clarence Harvey "Jack" and Bonnie Lou (Base) Barnett.

Scott graduated from Hutchinson High School. He worked as a production laborer for Kansas Oxygen, now known as Airgas, for 33 years. He then went...