Obituaries

Feb 8, 2023

Mildred Irene Brown, 88, of Hutchinson, passed away on February 8, 2023.  She was born June 20, 1934, in Pretty Prairie, KS, to William Jennings Bryan and Adah Catherine (Elliott) Lintecum.

Irene graduated from Nickerson Rural High School.  She retired from 1 st National Bank as well as Alexander's Jewelry.  She loved cooking, music, concerts, reading and...

Feb 7, 2023

Katherine Mae "Kathy" Kittle, 81, died peacefully February 7, 2023, at her home. She was born October 9, 1941, in Aurora, NE, to John Thomas and Geraldine Lee (Tatum) Adams.

Kathy graduated from Aurora High School, Aurora, NE.  After moving to Hutchinson, she received her associate degree from Hutchinson Community College.  Kathy was a professional artist and...

Feb 7, 2023

Virginia LaRee Shumpert, 61, died February 7, 2023, at Chase County Care and Rehab, Cottonwood Falls. She was born September 6, 1961, in Partridge, to Anthony David and Janice LaRee (Northrop) McGraw.

Virginia graduated from Nickerson High School in 1979. Following graduation, she attended Fort Hays State University for four years. Virginia played basketball, baseball and track...

Feb 5, 2023

Donna Bernadine Schwertfeger, 90, passed away February 5, 2023, at her home.  She was born July 4, 1932, in Pratt, KS, to Earl Vernon Rolf and Tressa (Gimpel) Rolf.

Donna was a 1950 graduate of Pratt High School, Pratt, KS.  She also graduated from Goodland Technical Vocational School, Goodland, KS.

Donna was a homemaker who...

Feb 5, 2023

Kay F. (Clifford) Reiter came into the world on March 28, 1943, in Hutchinson, to Fabrin "Fay" Clifford and Frances L. (Beck) Clifford. This special angel passed away on February 5, 2023, at Hospice House of Reno County. She was 79 years of age.

Kay's 'Love Language' was to serve and care for others. This was observed...

Feb 4, 2023

Vida Marie (Miller) Yutzy, 93, died February 4, 2023, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community, Buhler. She was born February 25, 1929, in Kalona, Iowa, to Sylvanus and Martha (Beachy) Miller.

Vida completed the McPherson College LPN program and was very proud of her career as a nurse. She was a South Hutchinson resident for over 60 years...

Feb 3, 2023

Tracy Floyd Sivils, 55, died Friday, February 3, 2023, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  He was born April 17, 1967, in Hutchinson, to Kenneth "Kenny" and Ernestine Janette (Eisiminger) Sivils.

Tracy graduated from Nickerson High School in 1985.  He received his EMS training from Hutchinson Community College, and graduated from the police academy in both Kansas and...

Feb 2, 2023

Kermit Edward Adelgren, 91, died February 2, 2023, at his home.  He was born August 28, 1931, in Chanute, to Gustaf Edward and Angelina Imelda (Winterrowd) Adelgren.

Kermit graduated from Chanute High School and Kansas State University, where he was a founding member of the Delta Upsilon Fraternity.  During the Korean Conflict, he served in the United...

Feb 2, 2023

Joycyln M. Kessler, 86, of Hutchinson, died February 2, 2023. She was born January 12, 1937, in Salina, Kansas to Leo and Edith (Olsen) Warnow.

On April 8, 1959, she married Galen Kessler in Salina. They shared over 60 years of marriage.

Joy is survived by: children, Lyn (Jerry) Boone, and Jay Kessler, all of...

Feb 2, 2023

William Julius "Bill" Norris, 86, died February 2, 2023, at his home. He was born October 8, 1936, in Colquitt Georgia, to James and Minnie (Giddins) Norris.

Bill joined the United States Navy when he was 17 years old and completed his training at the Hutchinson Air Naval Station, in Hutchinson, Kansas. He was stationed in Kodiak...

Feb 2, 2023

Larry L. Stiggins, 82, passed away February 2, 2023, in Lubbock, TX.  He was born July 7, 1940, in Hutchinson, KS, the son of Norval W. and Beryl (Carson) Stiggins. Larry was a 1958 graduate of Sylvia Rural High School, a 1960 graduate of Hutchinson Junior College (Associate in Arts), a 1963 graduate of Abilene Christian College (Bachelor of...

Jan 31, 2023

Michael 'Mike' L. Souba, 72, passed away January 31, 2023, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  He was born November 8, 1950, in Fairmont, NE, to Donald Souba and Stella (Ruhl) Souba.

Mike was a 1968 graduate of Burrton High School, Burrton, KS.  He graduated from Hutchinson Community College, formerly Hutchinson Community Junior College, and attended Wichita State...

Jan 31, 2023

Donald M. Nelson Jr., aka "Junior," 64, of Lyons, died January 31, 2023, at Select Specialty Hospital in Wichita. He was born September 11, 1958, in Lyons, to Donald M. and Millie R. (Moore) Nelson Sr.

Junior graduated from Sterling High School. He was a truck driver for Sterling Drilling and then for Central Prairie Co-op for...

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",...