Obituaries

Dec 9, 2022

Clinton Julian passed away December 9, 2022, in Council Bluffs, IA, at the age of 100. He was born in Partridge, Kansas.

Clinton retired from Consolidated Manufacturing in 1987. He was a WW II Army veteran. He enjoyed golf at Carey Park until the age of 95.

He is survived by daughter...

Dec 8, 2022

Scott David Conklin, Sr., 62, died December 8, 2022, surrounded by his family at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born February 17, 1960, in Hutchinson, to Stuart "Joe" Frazier and Mary Ann (Kaaz) Conklin.

Scott graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1978 and Kansas University with a Bachelors of Business Administration. He grew up working in the...

Dec 8, 2022

Trinidad Bautista Medina, 89, of Hutchinson, died December 8, 2022, at Diversicare of Hutchinson. She was born February 5, 1933, in Bulacan, Philippines, to Ambrosio and Agrifina Bautista.

Trinidad was a homemaker and family was very important to her. She was a member of St. Teresa Catholic Church, Hutchinson. On July 31, 1955, Trinidad married Orlando Padilla...

Dec 8, 2022

Phyllis J. Young, 91, of Wichita, passed away December 8, 2022, at Reflection Living, Wichita. She was born January 5, 1931, in Cairo, KS, to Athol C. and Ethel L. (Cook) Hanson.

She was a member of Westside Baptist Church and Tuesday morning support groups. She liked playing bridge when she could. Phyllis also enjoyed watching sports...

Dec 8, 2022

Larry Ray Drummond, age 71, passed away to his heavenly home on December 8, 2022, after a long illness.  He passed at Hospice House in Hutchinson, Kansas.

He was born March 30, 1951 in Pratt, KS to parents Roy R. and Rosella M. (Thompson) Drummond.

Larry attended grade schools at Scottsbluff, Nebraska and Pratt, KS. ...

Dec 7, 2022

Kathleen 'Kathy' Joyce Huffman, 75, passed away December 7, 2022, surrounded by her family at her home.  She was born July 1, 1947, in Wichita, KS, to Allen Ward and Maxine (Burget) Ward.

Kathy was a 1965 graduate of Hutchinson High School, Hutchinson, KS.  She also graduated from Salt City Business College.  Kathy was a girl scout...

Dec 7, 2022

Kyle Quentin Zumalt, 81, of South Hutchinson, passed away December 7, 2022, at his home. He was born April 5, 1941, in Hutchinson, the second of four children born to Charles and Berniece (Stout) Zumalt.

Kyle attended Lincoln Elementary School, Sherman Jr. High School, and graduated from Hutchinson High School. He worked for 34 years at the...

Dec 6, 2022

Marilyn LaVaughn Mann Bauman, 88, died December 6, 2022, at Hester Care Center, Hutchinson.  She was born May 28, 1934, in Gothenburg, NE, to Eilert Albert and Elizabeth Ann (Fickenscher) Stevens.

Marilyn graduated from Gothenburg High School, Gothenburg, NE, in 1952.  She received her bachelor degree in elementary education from Sterling College in 1978.  Marilyn then embarked...

Dec 6, 2022

Richard Mark Boyd, 67, passed away December 6, 2022, at his home.  He was born October 20, 1955, in Colorado Springs, CO, to Earl Richard Boyd, Jr. and Ella Belle (Norton) Boyd.

Richard was a 1973 graduate of Coronado High School, Colorado Springs, CO.  He earned two bachelors' degrees from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs....

Dec 5, 2022

Scarlett Jane Chesterman was born into silence on December 5, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, to Brayden Chesterman and Vanessa Mendoza.

Scarlett is survived by: parents; sister, Stella Chesterman; grandparents, James (Tricia) Bussell, Belinda Mendoza, Jill Keenan, Rick Chesterman; great-grandparents, Toby and Ernie Mendoza, Terrence and Gloria Keenan; many aunts, uncles and cousins.

There...

Dec 5, 2022

Betty Louise (Fox) Fesler 81, passed peacefully in her home in Hutchinson, Kansas on December 5, 2022.  She was born on December 3, 1941, in Erie, Kansas to Francis Matthew Fox and Ruth Louise (Carson) Fox.

She graduated from Hutchinson High School and Hutchinson Community Junior College.

She worked at Hutchinson National Bank for many...

Dec 4, 2022

George Earl Sanders, Jr., 79, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2022 at KU Medical Center, Kansas City, KS.  He was born October 3, 1943 in Kansas City, MO, to Drs. George and Caroline Sanders, M.D.

George graduated high school in Excelsior Springs, MO.  He earned his Masters of Science in Education from Central Missouri State College...

Dec 4, 2022

Pete T. Calvillo, 91, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 4, 2022, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, KS.  He was born in Hutchinson on November 9, 1931, to Joe and Micaela (Chavez) Calvillo.

Pete graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1949 and attended Hutchinson Community College.  He was called to serve his...

Dec 3, 2022

Georgia Myra (Manche) (Bray) Slonaker, 80, of Nickerson, died December 3, 2022, at her home. She was born October 4, 1942, in Hutchinson, to R.C. and Ava L. (Britton) Pitchford.

Myra was a devoted mother who enjoyed time spent with her family. She also enjoyed sewing, crafting, painting, cooking, and floral arranging - at one time owning...

Dec 3, 2022

James Woodrow Anshutz, 70, died December 3, 2022, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born January 8, 1952, in Hutchinson, to Woodrow and Rachel (Zimmerman) Anshutz.

James graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1970, and Hutchinson Community College in 1972. He had a very successful career in the restaurant industry and held management positions all over the...

Dec 3, 2022

Robert L. "Bob" Davis, 85, of Hutchinson, died December 3, 2022, at Good Samaritan, Hutchinson. He was born December 30, 1936, in Trousdale, KS, to Clayton and Stella (Pflieger) Davis.

Bob graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1956, and Hutchinson Community College in 1958.

He worked at Alcoa, in Colorado as a machine operator. Bob...

Dec 3, 2022

Gladys Marie (Yutzy) Meadows, age 89, died December 3, 2022 at Mennonite Friendship Communities. She was born on August 23, 1933, in Hutchinson, Kansas to Edward and Emma Yutzy, the oldest of seven children.

Gladys spent her childhood on a farm outside of Yoder. She attended Harmony Grade School and was a 1952, graduate of Hesston Academy....

Dec 2, 2022

Davy E. Rothe, 86, of Hutchinson, died December 2, 2022, in Hutchinson.  He was born September 14, 1936, in Great Bend, Kansas, the son of Martin W. and Mabel A. Petersilie Rothe of Ness City, KS.

Davy graduated from Ness City High School in 1954.  He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1954 -1957 as...

Dec 2, 2022

Gary Alan Blauer, 81, died December 1, 2022, at his home.  He was born September 19, 1941, in Lyons, to Earl Raymond and Veda Cleo (Jones) Blauer, Sr.

Gary graduated from Phillipsburg High School.  He then received his Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from Fort Hays State University, followed by his Master of Arts in Music Composition...

Nov 30, 2022

Keith A. Wetzel, 77, of Hutchinson, passed after a courageous battle against an unyielding illness at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born May 31, 1945, in Parkville, Missouri, to George and Tena Wetzel.

Keith married Maribell S. Chiles on March 30, 1985.  His love for family was obvious to everyone who knew him. Keith would say...