Obituaries

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...

Nov 30, 2022

Karen Rose Etta Mohr, 80, died November 30, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born May 14, 1942, in Lerado, to Fay and Luressa (Powell) Clough.

Karen was a graduate of Fairfield High School in 1960 and later from Hutchinson Community College. She worked for International Homes for 40 years as a bookkeeper. Karen also...

Nov 30, 2022

Patricia L. Adams, 86, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 30, 2022, at her home in Newton. She was born on April 22, 1936, to Charles and Margaret Gough, in Hutchinson, KS.

Patricia attended Hutchinson High School and Westside Baptist Church. She was a childcare provider and enjoyed sharing her Faith and the...

Nov 29, 2022

Helen Irene Hanavan, 98, passed away November 29, 2022, at Healthcare Resort of Leawood, KS.  She was born August 12, 1924, in Sharon Springs, KS, to Charley W. Newland and Georgia Lee (Finey) Newland.

Helen was a graduate of Sharon Springs High School, Sharon Springs, KS.  She enjoyed sewing, playing cards, and cooking.  After Philip retired, they...

Nov 28, 2022

Richard Dale "Dick" Humiston, 89, died November 28, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  He was born August 30, 1933, in Hutchinson, to Raymond Frank and Ruth Pauline (Griggs) Humiston.

Dick graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1952.  He proudly served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955.  Throughout his career, Dick worked as a...

Nov 27, 2022

Jessie F. (Drake) Showalter, 88, went to be with her Savior on November 27, 2022. She was born to William L. and Ella M. (Dial) Kramel of Blackwater, MO, the 8 th of 10 children.

Jessie was married to Rex Drake for 28 years. He passed in 1982. She remarried to Ray Showalter for 20 years. He...

Nov 26, 2022

Born at the height of the depression in Marion, Kansas on December 15, 1934, Kathleen R. Blew Zimmerman (née Peterson) was one of six children born to George L. and Ilene F. Peterson (née Burgess). Kathleen peacefully entered the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 26, 2022.

Kathleen was a member of St....

Nov 26, 2022

Esther J. Doerksen, 86, died November 26, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born 10 April 1936, in rural Burrton, Reno County, KS, to George W.C. and Mary Jane (Fryar) Westfahl.

She attended VanSickle Grade School in Valley Township and graduated from Haven High School in 1954.  A lifetime rural Burrton resident, Esther was born...