Obituaries

May 21, 2023

Michael Gregory Delgado, 61, of Hutchinson, died May 21, 2023, at University of Kansas Health Systems in Kansas City. He was born April 20, 1962, in Hutchinson, to Plasido and Lucille (Mendoza) Delgado.

Michael was a thrill seeker and enjoyed living life. He enjoyed music, going to the casino and traveling. Michael was always looking for the...

May 21, 2023

Doris I. Thomas, 94, died May 21, 2023, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born July 2, 1928, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, to Lloyd and Opal (Newburn) Warner.

Doris was a graduate of Hutchinson High School. She worked for Cessna as a cost accountant. Doris was a member of First Congregational Church in Hutchinson, where she was a...

May 20, 2023

Ila M. Pace, 97, formerly of Iuka, MS, died May 20, 2023, at Prairie Sunset Home, Pretty Prairie, KS.  She was born January 31, 1926, in Iuka, MS, to Fred A. and Bernie (Daniels) Martin. Ila moved to Pretty Prairie, KS over six years ago to be closer to family.

Ms. Ila graduated from Iuka High School,...

May 19, 2023

Phyllis Jean Richardson, 91, passed away May 19, 2023, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community, Buhler, KS.  She was born March 22, 1932, in McPherson, KS, to Paul W. Emmitt and Edna (Sidwell) Emmitt.

Phyllis was a graduate of Nickerson High School, Nickerson, KS, and Hutchinson Community College, Hutchinson, KS.  She was employed by Dillon Stores Inc. and...

May 19, 2023

Pamala A. Mulè, 73, of Wichita, died May 19, 2023, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born June 28, 1949, in Hutchinson, to Don Cunningham and Rita (McConnell) Cunningham-Wright.

Pamala graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1967, then attended business college in Emporia. There, she met her husband, Thomas A. 'Tom' Mulè. After pursuing him for...

May 19, 2023

Andrew Blake Evans, 41, of Hutchinson, died May 19, 2023, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born July 24, 1981, in Hutchinson, to Dale and Linda (Harris) Evans Jr.

Andrew graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1999. He was an artist at heart and also worked in residential construction. Andrew also assisted his father in cemetery...

May 18, 2023

Gary D. 'GG' Graves, 64, died May 18, 2023, at his home, in Hutchinson. He was born June 2, 1958, in Wichita, to Duane E. Graves and Beverly K. Graves.

Gary graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1976 and went on to be an electrician for many years. In his career, he taught at IBEW and eventually...

May 18, 2023

Kathy Sue Vollnogel, 64, of Hutchinson, died May 18, 2023, at Hutchinson Health and Rehab. She was born February 22, 1959, in Hutchinson, to William D. and Ruby L. (Stapleton) Chronister.

Kathy graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1977 and attended Hutchinson Community College. She worked in medical records and as a CNA at Sunshine Meadows Retirement...

May 18, 2023

Larry Dean Thode, 86, died May 18, 2023, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  He was born August 31, 1936, on the family farm north of Plevna, to Albert Daniel "Danny" and Thelma Elnora (Drake) Thode.

Larry graduated from Plevna High School, received his associates degree from Hutchinson Junior College, and proudly served in the United States Navy from...

May 16, 2023

Judith D. 'Judy' Wright, 78, died May 16, 2023, at Prairie Sunset Home, Pretty Prairie. She was born May 31, 1944, in Yuma, AZ, to John Wilbur, Sr. and Eula Annabelle (Davis) Odil.

Judy graduated from Wichita West High School in 1962. Shortly after graduation, she married Keith Aaron Wright on June 2, 1962, in...

May 16, 2023

Forest Jay Pitts, 100, formerly of Hutchinson, died May 16, 2023, at Newton Presbyterian Manor, Newton. He was born April 30, 1923, in Jetmore, to Charles and Sarah Patton (Freerksen) Pitts.

As a child, Forest had a shoe shine stand in Whitman's Barber Shop as well as at the Sale Barn on sale days. During...

May 15, 2023

Robert 'Bob' Wesley McCullough, 83, passed away May 15, 2023, at his home. He was born November 15, 1939, in Burlington, KS, to John Dee McCullough and Lena J. (Woods) McCullough.

Bob received an Associates Degree from Hutchinson Community College and served in the United States Army. He was employed as the maintenance supervisor and...

May 14, 2023

Mary Jane Mollett, 96, passed away peacefully May 14, 2023, at Hester Care Center, Hutchinson.  She was born October 11, 1926, in St. Joseph, Missouri, to John R. and Kathryn (Keefer) Marts.

Mary Jane graduated from Hutchinson High School and attended Lindenwood College, St. Charles, Missouri, and Kansas State University.  She was a homemaker and a member...

May 13, 2023

Carol June Heisler, 73, of Kingman, died May 13, 2023, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. She was born April 1, 1950, in Hutchinson, to Jess A. and Elva P. (Kerns) Bishop.

Carol attended Hutchinson schools. She was a bus driver for Haven and Pretty Prairie schools for many years until retiring in 2019. Carol...

May 11, 2023

William Lowell "Bill" Pettijohn, 70, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 11, 2023 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS. He was born in Hays, KS. on October 20, 1952 to William Gordon and Anna Jane (Foley) Pettijohn.

Bill graduated form Stockton High School, Stockton, KS, in 1970. He attended Fort Hays State College, Hays,...

May 9, 2023

Gary Calvin Johanning, 69, of Nickerson, died May 9, 2023, at his home. He was born November 3, 1953, in Hutchinson, to Victor and Marceline (McAllister) Johanning.

Gary graduated from Nickerson High School. He worked at Consolidated Manufacturing and Reno County Public Works before retirement. Gary enjoyed farming, fishing, gardening, and most importantly, spending time...

May 9, 2023

Vernon Wier Norton, 77, passed away May 9, 2023, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, KS. He was born December 6, 1945, in Eye, England, to Kenneth W. Norton and Netta (Jolly) Norton.

Vernon was a graduate of Kermit High School, Kermit, TX, and earned an Associate Degree in Law Enforcement from Seward County Community College, Liberal,...

May 9, 2023

Lisa Marie Ramirez, 52, formerly of Hutchinson, died May 9, 2023, at Wesley Medical Center. She was born November 10, 1970, in Emporia, to Ismael and Ann Kathleen (Zimmerman) Cordero.

Lisa graduated from Great Bend High School in 1988. Most recently, she worked as a customer service representative for Faneuil, a division of Georgia Natural...

May 8, 2023

Doris Lee Kimmel, 94, died May 8, 2023, at Pleasant Hills, Hutchinson. She was born December 7, 1928, in Oskaloosa, KS, to Charles Earl and Imo Odessa (Cottrell) Johnson.

Doris graduated from Oskaloosa High School and Kansas State University with her bachelor's degree in Home Economics. She was raised on the family farm, learning the...

May 6, 2023

Keith Aaron Wright, 83, of Hutchinson, died May 6, 2023, at Prairie Sunset Home, Pretty Prairie. He was born October 21, 1939, in Dodge City, to James Henry and Jessie Mae (Schofield) Wright.

Keith graduated from Cheyenne County High School, St. Francis, KS, in 1958. He also graduated from Wichita Business College.

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