Obituaries

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...

Feb 12, 2023

Linda Lee Caley, 75, died February 12, 2023, at her home in Hutchinson. She was born May 4, 1947, in Long Beach, California, to Billy Curtis and Phyllis (Kennison) Young.

Linda graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1965. She worked for many years as a lab tech at the hospital. Linda was a member of Church of...

Feb 10, 2023

Carol Ann Giles, 75, died February 10, 2023, at Diversicare of Hutchinson. She was born May 22, 1947, in Wichita, KS, to Elmer Lester and Wilma Lucille (Nossaman) Spain.

Carol graduated from Kingman High School in 1965 and went on to become an LPN at Hutchinson Hospital where she retired. Carol attended Solid Rock Bible Church, South...

Feb 10, 2023

Gladys M. Yoder, 86, died February 10, 2023, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. She was born January 12, 1937, in Hutchinson, to Earl and Mae (Brinkmeier) Schletzbaum.

Gladys attended Countryside Baptist Church. She worked with the Fine Arts at the Kansas State Fair for many years. After retiring from bookkeeping at Hageman Accounting, Gladys learned beadwork....

Feb 9, 2023

Becky (Salmon) Rich, 74, died February 9, 2023, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born Mary Beth Salmon on September 27, 1948, in Hutchinson, to Gerald and Bernice (Kaufman) Salmon.

Becky graduated from Buhler High School and Hutchinson Community College. She was a dedicated mother and homemaker for many years. Becky loved to spend time in nature,...

Feb 9, 2023

Brent Wayne Nelson, 68, of Falun, KS, died peacefully February 9, 2023, of throat cancer at Hospice House, Hutchinson, with his older brother by his side.  He returned to the earth shrouded in his favorite Pendleton wool blanket February 13, 2023, in a green burial at Heart Land Prairie Cemetery, New Cambria, Kansas.

Brent was the son...

Feb 9, 2023

Sherry Jean Teter, 70, of Buhler, died February 9, 2023, at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice in Wichita. She was born August 16, 1952, in Hutchinson, to Eldon I. and D. Gene (Gober) Beavers.

Sherry graduated from Buhler High School in 1971. She was primarily a housewife and mother. Sherry loved being outside and spending time with her...

Feb 9, 2023

Richard M. "Rick" Caldwell, 70, died February 9, 2023, at Select Specialty Hospital, Kansas City, KS. He was born February 8, 1953, in Hutchinson, to Guy Merl and Josephine Anne (Freeto) Caldwell.

Rick graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1971 and attended the University of Kansas. He was the director of operations for Caldwell Greenhouse in Hutchinson...