Obituaries

Jan 30, 2023

Michael Tim Dixon, 68, of McPherson, died January 30, 2023, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. He was born August 12, 1954, in Wichita, to Marshall G. and Betty Jean (Eberle) Dixon.

Michael grew up in Hutchinson, attended Hutchinson schools, and with his parents, was a member of First Christian Church....

Jan 29, 2023

Jeanette Gammon Mull passed away at home on January 29, 2023.  She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She brought joy and happiness to others through her accomplishments as a painter, volunteer and civic servant, where she actively participated in the community, always with a focus on the common good.

Jeanette was born February 17, 1936...

Jan 28, 2023

Barbara Ann Phillips, Hutchinson, passed from this world on January 28, 2023. Barbara was 74 years old. Barbara was born on February 23, 1948, at St. Anthony Hospital in Hays. She lived her childhood and early teens on a farm north of Gorham. Her parents, Wendelin "Nick" and Helen Brungardt welcomed Barbara as their fifth and youngest child.

Jan 28, 2023

Kay A. Mallicoat Schmidt, 81, passed away on January 28, 2023, at The Arbors in Hutchinson.  She was born March 6, 1940, to Darrell "Tom" and Katherine Francis (Ryan) Mallicoat in Des Moines, IA.

Kay graduated from Des Moines North High School in 1958 and subsequently earned an associate's degree from Grandview College.  She became an X-ray...

Jan 28, 2023

John Estrella, Sr., 98, passed away January 28, 2023, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  He was born March 23, 1924, in Attleboro, MA, to Cazemiro Estrella and Sarafine (Aguiar) Estrella.

John served in the United States Army during World War II from May 1944 to May 1946.  He worked on the tool assembly line at Consolidated Manufacturing for...

Jan 28, 2023

Margaret Dulsie Packebush, 97, died January 28, 2023, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community, Buhler.  She was born October 7, 1925, in Hutchinson, to Albert William and Evea Dulsie (Lisman) Oliver.

Margaret retired as an administrative assistant at First Call for Help on January 31, 1995. After retirement, she enjoyed camping, fishing, reading, and embroidering.  Margaret was a...

Jan 28, 2023

Richard A. "Dick" Yauk, 87, of Wichita, died January 28, 2023. He was born March 5, 1935, in OK, to Carl and Susan (Hopp) Yauk. He lived his young childhood in Colorado, where he discovered his attraction to gemology.

Dick was a Wichita barber for 60 years, spending most of them at his shop, "A Cut Above",...

Jan 28, 2023

Helen Maxine Fenwick, 96, of Inman, died January 28, 2023, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born November 11, 1926, in Salina, to Rueben and Edna (Gerdes) Youngberg.

Helen graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1944 and attended Sterling College. She was a homemaker who loved to knit and read and was a great house cleaner. Helen...

Jan 27, 2023

Sandra Joan "Sandy" McKown, 75, died Jan. 27, 2023, at Hospice House.  She was born Feb. 27, 1947, in Hutchinson, the daughter of Lee T. and Dorothy (Shores) Moore.

Sandy was a lifetime Hutchinson resident, a 1965 graduate of Hutchinson High School and a retired bookkeeper at Good Samaritan Village.

She is survived by: son,...

Jan 27, 2023

Dennis Lynn Epperson, 75, passed away on January 27, 2023. He was born on August 2, 1947, in Hutchinson, Kansas, the son of Donald and JoAnn (Thompson) Epperson.

Dennis graduated from Partridge High School and attended Hutchinson Community College.  A Navy Veteran, Dennis served in the Vietnam War.  Dennis was employed with Far-Mar-Co, Tyson Foods and retired...

Jan 26, 2023

Amelia Ann "Annie" Ochs, 67, died January 26, 2023, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  She was born April 10, 1955, in Hutchinson, to Joseph I. and Mary Sylvina (Caudillo) Mendoza.

Annie graduated from Trinity Catholic High School.  She worked as a receptionist, retiring from Prairie Star Health Center.  Annie's greatest enjoyment was spending quality time with her...

Jan 24, 2023

Marc Aaron Chambers, 51, died January 24, 2023, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  He was born December 25, 1971, in Hutchinson, to Jim D. and Cheryl Ann (Cottle) Chambers.

Marc graduated from Rose Hill High School in 1990, and attended Pratt Community College, where he was a proud member of the college baseball team for two years. ...

Jan 24, 2023

Melvin Duane Parrott, 87, went home with his Heavenly Father January 24, 2023. He was born June 2, 1935, to Max and Ella (Ballou) Parrott in Exira, Iowa.

On August 8, 1956, he married the love of his life, Sandra Kay Andersen in Exira. Together the couple moved to Nebraska where Melvin was active in 4H, REACT,...

Jan 23, 2023

Deven Kelly Monaghan, 32, died on January 23, 2023. He was born November 22, 1990, the son of Jack and Kay (Klenke) Monaghan.

Deven graduated from Buhler High School in 2009, and attended Hutchinson Community College. He participated in all sports while in school, but excelled at his favorite sport, golf.

Deven is survived by:...

Jan 23, 2023

Clay Wesley Shackelford, Jr., 47, died January 23, 2023, in Wichita, KS. He was born on March 12, 1975, in Wichita, to Clay W. Shackelford and Katrina (Hunt) Papoutcharov.

Clay is survived by: mother, Katrina Papoutcharov, Wichita; brother, Carl Brockman, Jr., Dayton, TX and uncle, Pete (Suzanne) Shackelford, Hutchinson.

Clay is preceded in death by:...

Jan 22, 2023

Alejandro Velázquez, de 93 años, murió inesperadamente el 22 de enero de 2023 en Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  Nació el 26 de agosto de 1929 en Fort Lupton, CO, hijo de Luis y Florencia (Soto) Velázquez.

Alejandro trabajó para Collins Bus, antes de su jubilación.  Le gustaba la jardinería, especialmente el cultivo de flores, verduras y árboles...

Jan 22, 2023

Virgil 'Bubba' Earl Elsey, Jr. 60, passed away January 22, 2023 at Hospice House, Hutchinson, KS.  He was born July 21, 1962, to Virgil E. Elsey, Sr. and Ima (Summers) Elsey.

Bubba attended Minneola High School and was an outstanding football player.  He was awarded 'First Team All-State Linebacker' his junior and senior years of high school. ...

Jan 21, 2023

Misty Dawn Nordling, 41, died January 21, 2023, peacefully at her home. She was born January 24, 1981, in Liberal, KS, to David and Mary (Proulx) Nordling.

Misty was homeschooled and graduated in 2000. She lived a big and adventurous life. Misty loved movies and music, dancing and cats. She competed in equestrian events in the Special...

Jan 20, 2023

Pamela Kay Mathias, 59, of Hutchinson, died January 20, 2023, at her home. She was born May 31, 1963, in Hutchinson, to Bert and Wilma Mae (Jones) House.

Pam attended Nickerson schools. She was a 'spitfire' who enjoyed riding her Harley and participating with the Legion Riders when she was able. Pam also enjoyed crafting with her...

Jan 19, 2023

Robert Henry Helfrich, 73, passed away at his home January 19, 2023, surrounded by his wife and children, after suffering complications during his treatment for Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

Robert was born November 1, 1949, to Henry and Philomene (Bogner) Helfrich, in Spearville, Kansas. Robert graduated from Spearville High School in 1967. He was the quarterback of the...