Obituaries

Sep 28, 2023

Virginia Lee Ewertz, 81, of South Hutchinson, KS, died September 28, 2023, at Hospice House in Hutchinson, KS. She was born August 11, 1942, in Goddard, KS, to Paul H. and Frances E. (Girrens) Robben.

Virginia graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic School in Wichita, KS, in 1961. Before returning to this area in 2019, she was a...

Sep 27, 2023

Bill Gene Alumbaugh, 74, of Hutchinson, died September 27, 2023, at Hospice House. He was born March 8, 1949, in Hutchinson, to Elmer L. and Reva J. (Fleming) Alumbaugh.

Bill graduated from Gardner High School in 1967 and attended Hutchinson Community College. He served in the United States Army from 1969 to 1975. Bill worked as a...

Sep 26, 2023

Kenneth Robert "Ken" Kelley, 75, died September 26, 2023, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  He was born June 7, 1948, in El Dorado, AR, to Odell and Jean (Turner) Kelley.

Ken graduated from Lincoln High School, Lincoln, NE.  He proudly served in the United States Army from 1968-1971, during the Vietnam War.  Ken worked in sales for...

Sep 25, 2023

Taylor 'Frankie' Francis Terry, 31, of Hutchinson, died September 25, 2023. He was born February 21, 1992, in Wichita, to Tracy Sherman and Elizabeth Mary (Halula) Terry.

Taylor graduated from Central Christian School and then attended Hutchinson Community College. He worked as an arborist for BARC Tree Care in Hutchinson.

Frankie was a very artistic...

Sep 25, 2023

Dayna Joy Richardson, 78, of Hutchinson, passed away September 25, 2023, at Hospice House, after a brief illness. She was born January 10, 1945, in Hardtner, to Bert and Polly Ann (Gaddis) Nittler. Dayna was raised on the family farm in Lake City with five brothers and was always "Daddy's Girl."

A career educator, Dayna was passionate...

Sep 25, 2023

David Lyle Barb, 71, died September 25, 2023, at Ascension Via Christi-St. Francis, Wichita, KS.  He was born December 20, 1951, in Hutchinson, KS, to David Pat Barb and Roberta Arlene (Goertzen) Barb.

David was a graduate of the Kansas School for the Deaf, Olathe, KS.  He was employed as a hydraulic tester at Eaton Corporation, formerly...

Sep 24, 2023

Micah Lynn Ankenman, 34, of Olathe, went to be with Jesus September 24, 2023.  He was born December 7, 1988, in Newton to Tom and Connie (Olson) Ankenman.

Micah graduated from Hutchinson High School and Kansas State University earning his bachelor's degree in graphic design.  He worked as a graphic designer and web designer coder.  His children-...

Sep 23, 2023

Burl 'Butch' Brown, Jr., died September 23, 2023, at Medicalodges, Goddard, KS. He was born September 2, 1946, in Hawthorne, CA, to Burl William Brown, Sr., and Marie Irene Edna (Poirier) Brown.  Butch married Patricia Lynn (Stutesman) Hunt in Nickerson, KS.  She died June 23, 2014.  He enjoyed being outside working on the lawn, doing mechanic work, and fixing...

Sep 23, 2023

William Carl Norris was born June 9, 1963, to Al and Peggy Norris in Lincoln, Nebraska.  He attended elementary and middle school in Fargo, North Dakota and high school in Sioux City, Iowa and Walker, Minnesota.  He did a lot of trapping, fishing, and hunting as a teen and had many fond memories of the trips he got to...

Sep 22, 2023

Aaron B. Humphries, 57, died September 22, 2023, at his home in Hutchinson. He was born May 8, 1966, in Hutchinson, to Kenny and Sally (McQueen) Humphries.

Aaron was a crane operator for many years at Midwest Iron and Metal. He loved everything about dirt track racing.  This was his favorite hobby. Aaron also enjoyed riding motorcycles...

Sep 22, 2023

Robert D. 'Bob' Garvey, Jr., 64, of Delhi, CA, died September 22, 2023, at Hutchinson Health and Rehab, Hutchinson. He was born September 9, 1959, Mount Pilot, NC, to Robert Clark Sr and Elenore (Palmer) Garvey.

Bob studied gas turbine technology at California State University, Sacramento. Following college, he enjoyed working as a small engine repairman. Bob...

Sep 21, 2023

Connie Sue Locke, 75, of Topeka, Kansas and born March 5, 1948, at Hutchinson, Kansas, died Thursday, September 21, 2023, at Stormont Vail Hospital, Topeka.  Connie was the daughter of Lorie and Maxine Locke and grew up at Arlington, Kansas.

Connie graduated from the eighth grade at Arlington Grade School, attended Arlington High School her freshman year...

Sep 20, 2023

Ranald Gene Miller, 78, of South Hutchinson, KS, died September 20, 2023, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, KS. He was born March 4, 1945, in Hutchinson, to Edgar and Etta Marie(Yates) Miller.

Ranald attended schools in Partridge and Hutchinson. Enlisting in the United States Army in 1962 serving until 1973, earning medals in the Vietnam War and...

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...