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David Paul Zeh

David Paul Zeh

Nov 23, 2022

David Paul Zeh, 64, was born in Wichita, KS, on July 22, 1958.  He departed us on November 23, 2022, in Hutchinson, KS, where he had lived for about 35 years.  David completed his education at McCollum Elementary, Hadley Junior High, Wichita West High in 1976, and Wichita State University in Business Accounting.  Following high school, David's passion to...

Melva J. Tipton

Melva J. Tipton

Nov 23, 2022

Melva Jane Tipton, 72, died November 23, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born March 1, 1950, in Cushing, OK, to Melvin Z. and Vaunita I. (Rodgers) Smith.

Melva graduated from Cushing High School in 1968, and received two associates degrees from Hutchinson Community College in 1993 and 1995.  A resident of Hutchinson since 1972,...

Asa Wayne Jaye

Asa Wayne Jaye

Nov 22, 2022

Asa Wayne Jaye, infant son of Jace and Kendra (Smith) Jaye, was welcomed into the world on November 21, 2022, by a loving team of doctors, nurses, family, and friends. He passed away in his mother's arms, surrounded by his family on November 22, 2022, at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, MO.

Asa was welcomed into...

Patricia L. Sands

Patricia L. Sands

Nov 22, 2022

Patricia L. Sands, 85, of Hutchinson, passed away peacefully November 22, 2022, at Hospice House of Reno County after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born September 24, 1937, in Burdett, the daughter of Everett and Opal (Epley) Ruby.

A longtime resident of Hutchinson, Pattie graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1955. She was employed...

Thomas Ray Hammersmith

Thomas Ray Hammersmith

Nov 22, 2022

Thomas Ray Hammersmith, a gregarious and genuine personality who had the ability to instantly connect with others and never met a stranger, died November 22, 2022, surrounded by the love of his wife and three children, his mother, his siblings and their families, and all of his friends. He was 50.

Please join us at https://www.elliottmortuary.com/obituary/thomas-hammersmith to...

Alora Holly Green-Hiskey

Alora Holly Green-Hiskey

Nov 21, 2022

Alora Holly Green-Hiskey, daughter of Melissa Green and Zach Hiskey of Hutchinson, was born in silence on November 21, 2022.

She is survived by: her parents; sisters, Angel Cunningham-Sellers, Scarlett Green-Hiskey, grandparents, Catherine Green, Don Green; great-grandfather, Charles Wright; aunts, Melinda Jones (Brian), Jeannie Buhler; uncles, Gary Green (Robin), Shawn Green (Claudia), David Green (Sarah), and Brandon...

Tim Regier

Tim Regier

Nov 21, 2022

Timothy Dale Regier, 72, died November 21, 2022, at his home. He was born October 2, 1950, in Newton, to Chester and Emma Regier.

Tim graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1968, and from Kansas University with a BA of Science in Chemical Engineering in 1975. During his career he worked as a design engineer. Tim previously...

Jon Lynn Reifschneider

Jon Lynn Reifschneider

Nov 20, 2022

Jon Lynn Reifschneider, 61, passed away November 20, 2022, at his home.  He was born January 4, 1961, in Garden City, KS, to Gerald Lynn Reifschneider and Phyllis Joan (Renfro) Reifschneider.  Jon spent a brief time in Saint Louis, MO, before moving to Great Bend, KS.

Jon attended Harrison Junior High School and was a 1979 graduate...

Pete Whitlock

Pete Whitlock

Nov 20, 2022

Pete Whitlock, 91, formerly of Hutchinson, died November 20, 2022, at Victoria Falls Assisted Living, Andover.  He was born June 28, 1931, in Hutchinson, to Thomas Albert and Daisy Alice (Gass) Whitlock.

Pete served in the United States Army and Navy Reserves.  He loved to fish and spend time with family and friends.

Pete is...

Virginia "Ginger" Stiggins

Virginia "Ginger" Stiggins

Nov 19, 2022

Virginia "Ginger" Stiggins, 71, died Nov. 19, 2022, at KU Medical Center, Kansas City with family by her side.

She was born July 2, 1951, in Hutchinson (on her father's birthday), the daughter of Max "Lynn" and C. Naomi Stiggins. She was a graduate of Partridge High School in 1969. She graduated from the University of Kansas...

Marvin L. Nelson

Marvin L. Nelson

Nov 19, 2022

Marvin Leon Nelson, 71, died November 19, 2022, at his home. He was born March 26, 1951, in Ulysses, to John Henry and Fern Marie (Souder) Nelson.

For over 30 years, Marvin was the superintendent for Reno County Public Works.  He also owned his own mechanic business, "Nelson's Automotive".  Marvin enjoyed rebuilding and restoring antique vehicles, and...

Derek Brent Sheffer

Derek Brent Sheffer

Nov 19, 2022

Derek Brent Sheffer, age 71, of McCook, NE, formerly of Hutchinson, KS, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022, at the Community Hospital in McCook.

Derek was born on June 21, 1951, in Phillipsburg, KS to Winton Lott and Peggy Jeanne (Stice) Sheffer. He received his education in Stockton, Kansas where he graduated from high school.

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Ambrose A. Schneweis

Ambrose A. Schneweis

Nov 17, 2022

Ambrose A. Schneweis, 97, formerly of Hutchinson, passed away November 17, 2022, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Hospital, Wichita, KS.  He was born July 28, 1925, in Odin, KS, to August A. Schneweis and Martha (Penka) Schneweis.

On May 6, 1946, Ambrose married Alice Boor, at the Holy Family Church in Odin, KS.  They shared over...

Linford Miller

Linford Miller

Nov 17, 2022

Linford James Miller, 69, passed peacefully from this life on November 17, 2022, after a five-month struggle with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Linford was born July 14, 1953, in Hutchinson, to Perry and Judy Miller. Delivered with learning disabilities, he was physically strong and blessed by the nurturing of his devoted parents. He completed eleven years in...

Jerry Ray Clarke

Jerry Ray Clarke

Nov 15, 2022

Jerry Ray Clarke, 79, passed away November 15, 2022, at his home.  He was born December 31, 1942, in Hutchinson, KS, to David James Clarke and Velma Marie (Corkins) Clarke.

Jerry was a 1961 graduate of Ellinwood High School, Ellinwood, KS.  He also graduated from Salt City Business College, Hutchinson.  Jerry served in the United States Army...

Cora Jeanette Jackson

Cora Jeanette Jackson

Nov 14, 2022

Cora Jeanette Jackson, 88, died on November 14, 2022, in Hutchinson.  She was born September 9, 1934 to James and Lennie Marie (Flynn) Jackson.

Memorial service will be at 10:00 am on December 14, 2022, in the Elliott Chapel.  The service will be conducted by Hands of Christ Ministry.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are...

Lucille "Lucy" Ann Henry

Lucille "Lucy" Ann Henry

Nov 13, 2022

Lucille A. 'Lucy' Henry, 91, of Hutchinson passed away peacefully, November 13, 2022, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community, Buhler. She was born June 24, 1931, in Moundridge, to Jacob and Mary (Goering) Kaufman.

Lucy graduated from Moundridge High School, Moundridge, and Bethel College, North Newton, with a Bachelor's degree in Music Education. Lucy displayed her passion for...

Robert A Hutchison

Robert A Hutchison

Nov 13, 2022

Robert Ayers Hutchison, 90, passed away November 13, 2022, in the arms of his loving wife of 69 years, Pat, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son Randy (Debie), of Centennial, CO, and son Jim (Sondra), of Hutchinson, 6 grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren.

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Robert 'Bob' Eugene Harris

Robert 'Bob' Eugene Harris

Nov 12, 2022

Robert "Bob" Eugene Harris, 85, passed away peacefully November 12, 2022 at Hospice House, Hutchinson, KS.  He was born April 27, 1937 in Great Bend, KS, to John Francis Harris and Thelma Mae (Foreman) Harris.

Bob was a 1955 graduate of Great Bend High School.  He attended Kansas State University for two years where he was a...

Warren Robinson

Warren Robinson

Nov 12, 2022

Jess Warren Robinson ( Sunrise February 21, 1941- Sunset November 12, 2022)

Warren was the second child born from the union of Gerald Walter Robinson and Frances Waller Robinson Tomlin of Wichita. He graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1959 and attended Hutchinson Junior College. Following in the footsteps of his father, Gerald (serving 25 years), and...

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