Obituaries

Aug 23, 2023

Margaret Elaine Fehrenbacher, 101, died August 23, 2023, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born March 11, 1922, in Moscow, KS, to Harold and Ila (Lindsey) Cadman.

Elaine graduated from Moscow High School and was an insurance coordinator for Kinsley Hospital for many years.

She loved reading, crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, and watching Jeopardy. Even...

Aug 23, 2023

David Allen Polley, 64, of Nickerson, died August 23, 2023, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita. He was born March 21, 1959, in Georgetown, OH, to Grover and Barbara (Hauke) Polley.

David graduated from Ripley Union High School in Ripley, OH, in 1977. He served in the United States Army from 1977 until he retired...

Aug 22, 2023

Eldon E. Bontrager, 91, died August 22, 2023, at Hester Care Center, Hutchinson, KS.  He was born May 5, 1932, in Thomas, OK, to Eli S. and Delila (Miller) Bontrager.

Eldon was a farmer and the founder of Bontrager Custom Cabinets.  He built kitchens for many homes in the area.  For the past 18 years, Eldon was...

Aug 22, 2023

Lori Macy, 61, died August 22, 2023, surrounded by her family, at Pleasant View Home, Inman. She was born August 25, 1961, in Temple Hills, MD, to Harry Franklin II and Dorothy Lorraine (Reder) Biery.

Lori, known by her family as "Gordy", was a homemaker.  She was a collector of numerous figurines and passionate about her dogs.  ...

Aug 21, 2023

Lisa Ann Kilpatrick, 64, died August 21, 2023 at her residence in Hutchinson. She was born April 14, 1959, in Hutchinson, to Walter Watt and Patricia Ann (Zordel) Kilpatrick.

Lisa graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1977. She worked as a meat processor for Doskocil Manufacturing for many years.

In her earlier years, Lisa enjoyed...

Aug 20, 2023

Joeley James (Joe) Rohling, 34, died August 20, 2023, at his home in Lawrence, KS. He was born July 4, 1989, in Hutchinson, to Gary Lee and Cynthia J. (Hatcher) Rohling.

Formerly of Hutchinson, Joe graduated from Millard West High School, Omaha, NE, in 2007. He attended University of Nebraska in Omaha. He worked in sales for...

Aug 19, 2023

William Claude Fillingim was gifted to the world on Christmas Day, December 25, 1937. He was the fourth of nine children born to A. E. "Nick" and Elaine (Waters) Fillingim in Pensacola, Florida. His parents and family instilled in him a love of laughter, a desire to learn, and a determination to work hard. He grew up going to...

Aug 19, 2023

Shelia Louise Underwood, 66, passed away August 19, 2023, at her home in Hutchinson. She was born April 9, 1957, in Hutchinson, to Frances Jean "Jeannie" Drumgould.

Shelia graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1975, and Adela Hale Business School in 1977. She worked for the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services. Shelia's favorite way to...

Aug 18, 2023

Born Monica E. Holland in 1932, to Daniel and Monica Holland of Hutchinson. Monica was raised on her parent's farm just south of Hutchinson along with her five brothers and one sister. She graduated from St. Teresa High School in 1950, and later married Eugene Dick in 1953, her high school sweetheart. They shared 44 years of marriage before...

Aug 17, 2023

Sharon Lynn Fulks died Thursday, August 17, 2023, at her home in Gardner, KS from Acute Myeloid Leukemia. She fought valiantly for three years.

Sharon graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1966. She graduated from Hutchinson Junior College and attended the University of Connecticut for one year before graduating from Kansas State Teacher's College in Emporia in...

Aug 17, 2023

Michael Jerome Howard, 81, died August 17, 2023, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  He was born June 25, 1942, in Shreveport, LA, to Thomas Eugene "Gene" and Lillian Margaret (Lockhart) Howard.

Michael graduated from Garden City High School in 1960.  He served in the United States Army Reserves, retiring as a Master Sergeant after 20 years of service.  ...

Aug 17, 2023

Max D. Miller, 72, died August 17, 2023, at his home.  He was born July 23, 1951, in Newton, KS, to Maurice Gene and Evelyn Nadine (Hughes) Miller.

Max was a 1969 graduate of Hutchinson High School, Hutchinson, KS.  He was a baker at Betts Rainbo Bakery, Hutchinson, KS, retiring with over 20 years of service.  Max...

Aug 15, 2023

Sarah Frances Burris, 89, passed away August 15, 2023, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, KS.  She was born February 3, 1934, in Heard County, GA, to Joe W. and Fannie Lou (Folds) Thaxton.

Sarah married John J. Meadows on May 27, 1955, in Arizona.  He passed away on May 20, 1963.  On July 27, 1971, Sarah married Earl...

Aug 15, 2023

Jo Ann Reed Cole, 95, of Hutchinson, died August 15, 2023, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born April 17, 1928, in Larned, to H. Leon "Hopper" and Mae (Couchman) Reed.

Jo Ann graduated from Larned High School in 1946 and Stephens College in Columbia, MO, in 1948. She was owner and president of Jo Ann's...

Aug 14, 2023

Ronald Guy "Ron" Salyer, 88, died August 14, 2023, at his home.  He was born August 27, 1934, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Dr. Guy and Vera (Hickman) Salyer.

Ron graduated from Menomonie High School, Menomonie, WI, and received his Bachelor of Political Science from the University of Kansas.  On October 9, 1959, he married Marilyn Peer,...

Aug 13, 2023

Clara Helmuth Miller, 92, went peacefully home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson, KS.  She was born on April 20, 1931, near Hutchinson, KS, the fourth of ten children, to John and Fannie (Bontrager) Helmuth.

On April 16, 1950, she was united in marriage to...

Aug 12, 2023

Jeannine Ann Rayl, 92, died August 12, 2023, surrounded by her family, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  She was born October 31, 1930, in Hutchinson, to Hal C. and Anna (Magyar) Nelson.

Jeannine graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1947, and received her nursing degree from Hutchinson Community Junior College.  She was one of the first two married...

Aug 11, 2023

Marjorie Ann Loewen (Marge) born December 11, 1930, passed from this life August 11, 2023. She was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, sister and friend, and a sweet, gentle caring soul.

Marge was born December 11, 1930, in Moundridge, KS, the daughter of Lewis and Emma Bender.

She was a faithful longtime member of...

Aug 11, 2023

Diane Kay Beck, 78 — beloved wife, mother, grandma, sister, and friend — died August 11, 2023, at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice in Wichita. She was born Nov. 20, 1944, to Kenneth E. and Mary (Deck) Crow, and grew up in Abbyville.

A 1962 graduate of Fairfield North High School in Plevna, Diane attended Hutchinson Community Junior...

Aug 10, 2023

Donna Louise Anderson, 87, went peacefully home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 10, 2023, surrounded by family and a very special friend.  She was born May 31, 1936, in Parsons, KS, to James and Elsie (Neagle) Standley.

In 1954, Donna graduated from Labette County Community High School in Altamont, KS.  She was the...