Obituaries

Sep 19, 2023

Bruce Austin Green, 74, died on September 19, 2023, at his home in Hutchinson. He was born April 18, 1949, in Hugo, Oklahoma, to Fred and Geneva (Carpenter) Green.

Bruce was a graduate of Nickerson High School in 1967. He was a truck driver and a union member of Teamsters Local #41. Bruce drove for Dillons and...

Sep 18, 2023

Robert Lynn "Bob" Loutzenhiser, 78, died September 18, 2023, at his home.  He was born April 6, 1945, in Lyons, to Robert Ansel and Virginia (Poland) Loutzenhiser.

Robert was known as Robert, Lynn, or Bob, depending on your relationship with him.  He graduated from Little River High School in 1964.  Robert was a talented high school baseball...

Sep 18, 2023

Melda Sue Lundstrom, 66, died September 18, 2023, in Hutchinson. She was born, April 25, 1957, in Little River, KS, to Wayne J. and Mildred (Vigas) Lundstrom.

Melda graduated from Buhler High School in 1975 and worked as a Pharmacy Technician for Sterling Pharmacy, Sterling, KS.

Melda is survived by: brother, Lyle Lundstrom, Cherryvale, KS;...

Sep 17, 2023

Charles "Chuck" Franklin Easdon, 89, died September 17, 2023, at Harry Hynes Hospice in Wichita. He was born December 20, 1933, in Perryton, Texas, to Frank and Sarah (Thomas) Easdon.

On September 16, 1953, Chuck entered the United States Air Force. He served until September 15, 1957, including time in Korea during the Korean Conflict.

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Sep 17, 2023

Mark Allen Schwarzentraub, 69, died September 17, 2023, at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice-Ascension Via Christi St, Francis, Wichita, KS.  He was born September 5, 1954, in Peoria, IL, to Paul and Rosemary (Rapp) Schwarzentraub.

Mark received a Bachelors Degree and a Masters of Science Degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Missouri.  He was employed as...

Sep 17, 2023

Ellen Nisly, 84, died September 17, 2023, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita.  She was born August 23, 1939, in Burrton, OH, to Abe J. and Fannie (Miller) Yoder.

After 21 years of service as a hostess at the Dutch Kitchen, Ellen retired.   She enjoyed baking, playing games, gardening and eating Bogey's ice cream.   Ellen loved her family...

Sep 15, 2023

Enrique Morales Torres, 58, of Greensburg, died September 15, 2023, in Olathe, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born July 15, 1965, in Atotonilco Nieves, Zacatecas, Mexico, to Alberto Torres Velez and Elvira Morales Sanchez.

Enrique attended school through the 6th grade and then emigrated to the United States. He was a heavy equipment operator for...

Sep 15, 2023

Delores D. 'Dee' Stricker, 82, of Hutchinson, died September 15, 2023, at Reflection Living, Hutchinson. She was born March 10, 1941, McPherson, to Albert W. and Agnes (Willard) Pearson.

Dee graduated from McPherson High School, in 1959. She worked as an accounting supervisor for Dillons Supermarket Stores. She was a Sky Ryders mom, Hutchinson. Dee enjoyed gardening...

Sep 14, 2023

George "Bud" Montford, Jr., of Blackwell, OK, went to be with his Lord on September 14, 2023. He was born August 17, 1942, in Hutchinson, KS, to the late Dorothy and George I. Montford, Sr. Bud was the oldest of two children.

On September 11, 1996, he married Carol Henry Robinson in Miami, OK. Bud served in...

Sep 13, 2023

Evelyn Ann Butts passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at Reflection Living, Hutchinson, following a long illness. She was born in Hutchinson on January 6, 1936, to Everett and Esther (Chase) Reed. The youngest of four children, Evelyn attended Hutchinson schools and graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1954.

She married Kimble Walters in 1955. They...

Sep 13, 2023

Phyllis Elizabeth Webber, 101, of Kingman, died September 13, 2023, at Kingman Healthcare Center. Born Phyllis Elizabeth Bourbina on February 28, 1922, in Abilene, she was the 4th child born to George Earl and Mary Irene (Weir) Bourbina. Along with her brother, Earl Edwin Bourbina, Phyllis was adopted by James A. and Catherine M. Hollister on October 28, 1924,...

Sep 10, 2023

Don Parker Exposito, 76, of Hutchinson, died September 10, 2023, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. He was born April 27, 1947, in Monett, MO, to Benjamin and Dorothy (Allen) Exposito.

Parker graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1965 and was attending Fort Hays State University when he was drafted into the U.S. Army. Parker served in...

Sep 9, 2023

Sally Lee Beltz, 86, died September 9, 2023, at Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson.  She was born August 4, 1937, in Greensburg, to George and Margie (Smith) Barney.

Sally graduated from Greensburg High School in 1955.  She worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for 7 years, owned and operated Beltz Garage with Jim, Sr., before retiring from Dillard's...

Sep 9, 2023

Linda L. (Niedens) Banz, 78, died September 9, 2023, at Legend of Hutchinson. She was born August 8, 1945, in Dodge City, to Leo Alexander and Elsie Louise (Maier) Niedens.

Linda grew up on a farm between Dodge City and Jetmore.  After graduating Dodge City High School in 1963, she attended Adela Hale School of Business in...

Sep 8, 2023

Wilma Ruth Sweet, 94, died on September 8, 2023, at Pleasant Hills, Hutchinson. She was born July 17, 1929, in Vista, Missouri, to John Logan and Nellie (Kelley) Peery.

Wilma graduated high school in Missouri and went on to earn her associates degree. She was an administrative assistant for many years at USD 308. Wilma was very...

Sep 8, 2023

Janice 'Jan' Lynette Stiggins Landon Richardson, 77, died September 8, 2023, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born August 2, 1946 in Hutchinson, the daughter of Max Lynn and Clara Naomi (O' Hara) Stiggins.

Jan was a 1964 graduate of Partridge Rural High School. She had three careers, first as a finance company manager for 20...

Sep 8, 2023

Evelyn 'Eve' Marie Rude, 62, died September 8, 2023, at her home in Arlington. She was born November 8, 1960, in Salina, to Don Knox and Mary (Jones) Knox.

Eve attended Salina Central North High School and shortly after graduation, she joined the United States Marine Corps. After serving her country, Eve became a homemaker, dedicating her...

Sep 6, 2023

NelLouise "Nel" Smith 79, entered the presence of the Lord on September 6, 2023, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  She was born December 28, 1943, in Kansas City, MO, to Harold K. and Aldene (Wall) Voth, DDS.

Nel graduated from Haven High School in 1961, and received her nursing degree in 1980 from the Hutchinson Hospital School...

Sep 6, 2023

Iva Avalon (Hahn) Reihl, 92, died September 6, 2023. She was born to Virgil and Martha Hahn, on May 5, 1931 in Great Bend, KS.  She grew up near Seward, KS, later moving to Hutchinson, KS.

On April 23, 1950, she married Robert Edgington. They later divorced.  On April 1, 1966, she married Garrett Reihl.

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Sep 4, 2023

Treva Jenell Ellis, 84, passed from this earth on September 4, 2023, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, KS. She was born March 21, 1939, in Lyons, KS, to John and Clarene Schmidt Handy. In 1943 Lloyd Ankerkolz became the father she held in highest regards.

During Treva's third grade year, the family moved to Sylvia, KS, where...