Obituaries

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...

Jan 3, 2024

Jane Lois Krafels, 96, of Hutchinson, died January 3, 2024, at her home surrounded by family. She was born July 24, 1927, in Western Grove, AR, to Carl L. and Jessie L. (Jones) Wheeler.

Jane graduated from Oxford High School in 1945, then attended Southwestern College in Winfield. Later in life Jane decided she wanted to go...

Jan 3, 2024

Charles W. Studt, age 86, died January 3, 2024, in Hutchinson, KS.  He was born June 4, 1937, in Concordia, KS, the son of Charles A. and Juanita Buck Studt. Charles was a graduate of Glasco High School and the University of Kansas. He served in the United States Army for 2 years, stationed in West Berlin, Germany when...

Jan 1, 2024

Marilyn Sue Ragsdale, 75, died January 1, 2024, at her home surrounded by family. She was born March 4, 1948, in St. Louis, to James O. and Ruby (Gillett) Ragsdale.

Sue graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1965. She was a retired print operator for Aztec Marking Sign Co. Spending time with her family was the joy...

Dec 30, 2023

Troy Allen Bell, 52, of Hutchinson, died December 30, 2023, at his home. He was born July 24, 1971, in Hutchinson, to Charles and Mary (Osborn) Bell.

Troy graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1990. He worked for Lowen Corporation as a printer. Troy enjoyed fishing, watching the Dallas Cowboys, and NASCAR.

He is survived...

Dec 30, 2023

Marc Alan Miller, 74, of Inman, died December 30, 2023, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis – Wichita. He was born October 8, 1949, in Hutchinson, to Harold L. and H. Jeannine (Clary) Miller.

Marc graduated from Nickerson High School in 1967 and attended Hutchinson Community College. He was a Vietnam vet, serving in the 101st Airborne...

Dec 29, 2023

Douglas 'Doug' Eugene Shultz was born August 20, 1942, in Hutchinson, KS, to Harry Merwin Shultz and Electa (Strawn) Shultz.  He died December 29, 2023, at his home in Nickerson, KS.

Doug attended Ellinwood High School in Ellinwood, KS, where he met his wife of 59 years, Sandra 'Sandy' Faye Ravenstien. They were married April 19, 1964,...

Dec 29, 2023

Stephanie G. Johnson, 62, of Augusta, KS, died December 29, 2023, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born August 23, 1961, in Liberal, KS, to Robert and Bernice (Dondelinger) Blakesley.

Stephanie graduated from Ulysses High School, Ulysses, KS, in 1979, then from Hutchinson Community College with an associates degree in Healthcare Coding in 2016. During her...

Dec 29, 2023

Midge Sidebottom, 83, died December 29, 2023, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community in Buhler. She was born March 4, 1940, in Hutchinson, KS, to Martin and Verna Marie (Chase) Smith.

Midge graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1958, and Adela Hale in 1960.  During her life, Midge managed rentals, was an office manager for Sinclair Pest Control,...

Dec 28, 2023

Helma 'Lou' Luella Kerens, of Hutchinson, KS, passed away peacefully to be with her Lord on December 28, 2023, just ten days before her 104th birthday.  She believed in living an active and healthy lifestyle and as a result she lived a long and fulfilling life.  Lou took up swimming laps at the YMCA in her 60's and was...

Dec 28, 2023

Durline Myrtle Barkley, 97, passed to her heavenly home on December 28, 2023, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  She was born March 31, 1926, in Osage County, OK, to Wilce Alexander and Ollie May (Wilson) Spence.

Durline was joined in marriage to James Barkley, and later to Bob Barkley.  To these unions were born seven sons and...

Dec 27, 2023

Pamela 'Pam' G. Birdwell, 76, of Hutchinson, died December 27, 2023, at her daughter's home, Hutchinson. She was born July 4, 1947, in Wichita, to L. L. and Edith Pearl (Walters) Hildebrand.

Pam graduated from South High School in Wichita. She spent most of her life as a typesetter. In her free time, she liked to do...

Dec 27, 2023

Perry Lee Stutzman, 80, of South Hutchinson, died December 27, 2023, at Mennonite Friendship Communities. He was born March 28, 1943, in Hutchinson, to Tobias and Emma (Nisly) Stutzman.

Perry was a long-time employee of Pleasantview Home Improvement and then was a truck driver for ProVia Doors. He was a member of Center Amish Mennonite Church and...

Dec 26, 2023

Stephen Alan "Steve" Showalter, 80, of Inman, died December 26, 2023, in Baton Rouge, LA, while on his way to Orlando, FL, to support his beloved K-State Wildcats football team. He was born August 28, 1943, in Hutchinson, to Russell Dale and Blanche Irene (Yoder) Showalter.

Steve graduated from Inman High School in 1961 and Kansas State...

Dec 24, 2023

Ashley Renae Corwin, 33, of Liberty, MO, died peacefully December 24, 2023, with her parents by her side.  She was born February 15, 1990, in Ottawa, to Brian and Jenny (Stout) Corwin.

Ashley graduated from Winnetonka High School in 2008, and attended Maple Woods Community College, both in Kansas City, MO.  She enjoyed sewing, baking, and trying...