Obituaries

Feb 25, 2023

Matthew Gerard "Matt" Schrock, 56, died February 25, 2023, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  He was born July 20, 1966, in Hutchinson, to Gene Allen and Mary Ellen (Egbert) Schrock.

Matt graduated from Trinity Catholic High School in 1985, and Hutchinson Community College in 1987.  He worked as an electrician for Arconic.  Matt enjoyed cooking, riding his motorcycle,...

Feb 25, 2023

Doris Marie (Klingensmith) Weingartner, 79, of Sun City, AZ, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Morningstar Arrowhead in Glendale, AZ.  The youngest of seven children, she was born July 5, 1943, in Coldwater, to Harry and Bessie (Dunham) Klingensmith.

On June 20, 1963, Doris married Richard Weingartner in Pratt. He preceded her in death...

Feb 23, 2023

Brian Lee Garza, 43, of Hutchinson, died February 23, 2023, as a result of a traffic accident near Haven. He was born March 31, 1979, in Satanta, to Caroline Garza.

Brian graduated from Hugoton High School in 1998 and attended HVAC trade school. He was a technician at Cheney Door Company. Brian loved being outdoors, going to...

Feb 23, 2023

Doris VanderGiesen, 80, died Thursday February 23, 2023, at the Hillsboro Community Hospital, at Hillsboro, KS.  She was born September 28, 1942, in Beloit, to Daniel and Lucile (Kimble) VanderGiesen.

Doris graduated from Downs High School, Downs, KS, in 1960.  She earned her bachelor's degree from Kansas Wesleyan University, Salina, in Education and French in 1964 and...

Feb 23, 2023

Neomi Mayree (McLean) Friesen, 92, passed away February 23, 2023, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community, Buhler. She was born May 15, 1930, in rural Reno County, to Fargie and Eva Marie (Hirst) McLean.

Neomi graduated from Partridge High School in 1947. After graduation, she went on to Hutchinson Community College, where she was trained in nursing. Neomi...

Feb 23, 2023

Susan Kay Nelson, 77, died February 23, 2023, at Pleasant View Home of Inman, KS. She was born January 4, 1946, in Sioux City, IA, to Dale and Lorraine Nelson.

Susan graduated from Jefferson City High School and Mercy School of Nursing. She was a retired Registered Nurse from Lutheran Medical Center, now known as Exempla HealthCare,...

Feb 22, 2023

Donald Wayne "Don" Ragsdale, 82, died February 22, 2023. Donald was born March 24, 1940, in Wichita, KS, to James O. and Ruby E. (Gillett) Ragsdale.

Don graduated from HCC and WSU. He served in the United States Navy, having served aboard the aircraft carrier, USS Lexington.  He retired from Fishers Transmission as a service writer. He...

Feb 22, 2023

Albert Morris Sebastian, 60, died February 22, 2023, with his family by his side at his home, in Hutchinson. He was born March 4, 1962, in Oklahoma City, OK, to Barbara Ann Deal.

Albert graduated from Del City High School, Del City, OK, in 1980. After high school, he served in the United States Navy.

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Feb 22, 2023

Rosemary Mourn was born in Newton, KS, on October 4, 1927, to Frank and Rosaline (McCarthy) Bornowsky.

She was preceded in death by: her parents; brothers, Francis, Bernard, and Mark; husband, Rawlin; son, Bruce (Connie); daughter, Nancy; and granddaughter, Kimberly.

Rosemary is survived by: ten of her children, Theresa Lewis (Ken), Anthony (Patsy), David (Jean),...

Feb 21, 2023

Ruth T. Barker born in Topeka on July 18, 1935 passed away February 21, 2023 at Hospice House in Hutchinson.  She was the third daughter of Dr. Floyd and Florence (Fink) Taggart.

Ruth grew up in Topeka, graduated from Topeka High School in 1953 and went on to attend Kansas University in 1957 earning a Bachelor of...

Feb 20, 2023

Frank Capetillo, 73, of South Hutchinson, died February 20, 2023, at Hospice House of Hutchinson. He was born March 9, 1949, in Kyle, TX, to Guadalupe Torres Capetillo and Jesusa Hernandez Capetillo.

Frank earned his GED and spent several decades as a career carpenter and roofer. Independent but community oriented, he enjoyed the outdoors as a way...

Feb 20, 2023

Frank Lynn Bean, 72, died unexpectedly February 20, 2023.  He was born July 14, 1950, in Hutchinson, to Frank Buford and Betty Berniece (Gennetten) Bean.

Frank graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1968, Hutchinson Community Junior College in 1970, Pittsburg State University in 1972, and received his Master's Degree from Emporia State University in 1978.  Frank was...

Feb 19, 2023

Judith C. Kreps, 80, of Omaha, NE, died February 19, 2023, at The Arbors at Waldron Place, Hutchinson. She was born January 15, 1943, in Omaha, NE, to Edward M. and Lenora R. (Bridgeford) Hill.

Judith was the Midwest Educational Coordinator at Eric Nelson News. She later convinced the owner to open bookstores, which she operated. Judith...

Feb 17, 2023

Jill Renee Hiebert, 50, died February 17, 2023, at her home in Mt Hope. She was born Jan. 28, 1973, in Hutchinson to William and Angie (Warneke) Wiese.

Jill was confirmed at St Paul's Lutheran Church in Haven on May 17, 1987. Jill graduated from Haven High School in 1991, and attended Hutchinson Community College. She worked...

Feb 16, 2023

Jo Anne Leasure, 88, of Hutchinson, died February 16, 2023, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community in Buhler. She was born July 31,1934, in Dodge City, to Gordon Ray and Bessie Bethel (Pierce) Vance.

Jo Anne graduated from Dodge City High School in 1952. She worked as a bookkeeper for many years at Kline Insurance and then Fee...

Feb 16, 2023

Charles 'Charlie' Howard Pitts, age 91, died February 16, 2023, in Hutchinson, KS. He was born June 20, 1931, to Charles Harold Pitts and Sarah Patton (Freerksen) Pitts.

Charlie graduated from Satanta High School, Satanta, KS. He was a very successful entrepreneur, owning Charlie's Service and Wrecker Service, along with other businesses.

Charlie enjoyed watching...

Feb 14, 2023

Jason 'Jay' Charles Faris, 28, died February 14, 2023, at his residence in Wichita, KS.  He was born January 8, 1995, in Lyons, KS, to Jason James Faris and Jacqueline (McCutcheon) Faris.

Jay graduated from Hutchinson High School in 2015.  After graduation, he moved to Wichita, KS, where he attended church because he had a tremendous faith...

Feb 14, 2023

Rex Allen Repass, 72, of Wichita, died February 14, 2023, at Legacy at College Hill in Wichita. He was born June 28, 1950, in Dodge City, to Bill and Frances Repass.

Rex attended Hutchinson High School. After high school, he managed multiple bowling centers with his family.

Along with his mother, Frances, Rex was a...

Feb 13, 2023

Barbara Fern Kincaid, 77, died February 13, 2023, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  She was born February 24, 1945, in Hutchinson, to William Robert and Barbara Fern (Hayden) Allam, Sr.

Barbara graduated from Haven High School in 1963.  She was a lifelong member of  Haven United Methodist Church and belonged to P.E.O. Chapter BL.

On May...

Feb 12, 2023

Andrew Jay McCurry,72, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023, at his home in Burrton, KS surrounded by his loving family.

Andy was born on September 8, 1950 in Hutchinson, KS to Ruth (Campbell) and A.J. McCurry. Andy graduated from Burrton High School in 1968; obtained a B.S. degree in Animal Sciences & Industry from Kansas State University...