Obituaries

May 29, 2022

Mary Angelita Marshall, 69, passed away May 29, 2022, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  She was born November 21, 1952, in Hutchinson, to Joe G. and Yolanda (Villagran) Garcia.

Mary enjoyed working in her flower garden, especially with her irises.  She could be counted on by the family to be the babysitter for her grandchildren.  Mary was a...

May 28, 2022

Joan D. Ulmer, 91, died May 28, 2022, at Parkwood Village, Pratt.  She was born July 15, 1930, in Partridge, to Frank C. and Edna B. (Waddle) Schardein.

Joan graduated from Partridge High School in 1948, and Emporia State Teachers College in 1950.  She was a simple lady who excelled at being a wife, mother, homemaker, and...

May 27, 2022

Erma Jean Harris, 76, formerly of Hutchinson, entered her heavenly home May 27, 2022, at Olathe Hospice House, Olathe.  She was born January 25, 1946, in Stuttgart, AR, to Daniel and Rosie D. (White) Floyd.

After graduating from Holman High School, Stuttgart, AR, Erma worked for Betts Bakery and later as a cook for Abundant Life Child...

May 26, 2022

John Grantlin Jackson, aka Motigular the Ancient One, 73, of Nickerson, died May 26, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born December 31, 1948, in Wichita, to William and Betty (Flemming) Jackson.

Following high school, John served in the United States Army in Korea during the Vietnam war. He later earned his bachelor's degree from...

May 26, 2022

Kenneth B. Moore was born in Berkeley, California on January 11, 1941, to Lonzo B and Betty Lou Moore. His 9-year-old brother Don welcomed him home.  Ken died on May 26, 2022, at the age of 81years. He is preceded in death by his father, mother, brother, and first wife Nettie.

Ken's father, Lonzo, died when he...

May 26, 2022

Diana Lynn Chambers, 46, of Hutchinson, died May 26, 2022, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. She was born November 15, 1975, in Hutchinson, to Danny and Linda (Beeler) Chambers.

Diana graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1994. She was a stay-at-home mom and loved to spend time with her family. Diana also enjoyed doing various craft projects...

May 25, 2022

Mary Ellen Dondlinger (Witt) was raised on a farm outside Tahlequah, Oklahoma milking cows, reading books in the hay loft and playing marbles. A self-described tomboy on the farm, mom learned the value of hard work, appreciation for what little they had, and, most importantly, the importance of family and love of God. She was born on the farm...

May 25, 2022

Lois Mae Smith, 94, of Hutchinson, KS, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at Hutchinson Health and Rehab.

Known to family and friends as Mae, she and her twin brother, Ray, were born January 30, 1928, in Perkins, OK, to Tolbert W. and Cora E. (Downey) Allison.  The family lived in Oklahoma, moving to Hutchinson when the...

May 24, 2022

Clarice "Elaine" Johnson, 85, died May 24, 2022, at Pine Village, Moundridge. She was born February 22, 1937, in Athol, to Elbert E. and Buenos E. (Bartcher) Fiene.

Elaine graduated from Lebanon high school in 1954. She worked in food service at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center and USD 308 for many years before retiring. Elaine was a...

May 21, 2022

Joyce Ann Caley, 64, died at her favorite "home away from home" (the Nickerson sandpit), May 21, 2022.  She was born May 19, 1958, in Kingman, to Charles Junior and Mary Margaret (Sheahan) Horton.

Joyce graduated from Nickerson High School in 1976.  She worked a variety of jobs, from Arrow Machine to Electrex to selling Home Interiors,...

May 20, 2022

Harry Lee Field, 73, died Friday, May 20, 2022, at Hospice House of Hutchinson. He was born September 22, 1948, in Hutchinson, to Orville L. and Esther I. (Reeves) Field.

Harry graduated from Buhler High School in 1966 and attended Hutchinson Junior College before enlisting in the United States Navy, serving from 1969-1972. He earned his bachelor's...

May 20, 2022

Alice Jeanette Hartle, 80, passed away May 20, 2022, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community, Buhler, KS.  She was born May 20, 1942, in Hutchinson, KS, to Alva Leroy and Christina Dora (Wakefield) Johnston.

Alice was a 1960 graduate of St. Teresa High School, Hutchinson, KS, and 1986 graduate of McPherson School of Nursing, McPherson, KS.  She became...

May 19, 2022

Stephen Edward Parsons, 72, of Hutchinson, died May 19, 2022, at his home. He was born July 24, 1949, in Harper, to John and Marceline (Burns) Parsons.

Steve served in the United States Marines Corps during the Vietnam War and received two purple hearts. He was a painter and general contractor. One of his favorite jobs was...

May 19, 2022

Patricia Moore Weese, 80, died May 19, 2022, at her home. She was born May 10, 1942, in Hutchinson, to Bud and Virginia (Barrett) Moore.

Patricia, also known as Pat, worked at Coberly Drugs until her retirement. She loved sewing, painting, Bingo, and was an avid walker. Pat enjoyed socializing at the Delos V. Smith Senior Center...

May 18, 2022

Mary Jane Henning, 77, passed away May 18, 2022, at The Cottages at Shawnee, Shawnee, KS.  She was born April 27, 1945, in Wichita, KS, to Marvin Francis and Matilda Mary (Farmer) Harter.

Mary Jane married her husband Butch on January 23, 1965, in Wichita, KS.  They took up roots in Hutchinson, KS, where they raised their...

May 16, 2022

Robert Keith "Bob" Kurz, 82, died May 16, 2022, at the Kansas Masonic Home, Wichita.  He was born January 10, 1940, in Syracuse, to Roy Robert and Ellen Mae (Wright) Kurz.

Bob graduated from Kendall High School in 1958, and from Salt City Business College in 1960.  On October 22nd of that same year, he married Judith...

May 15, 2022

Lyle Ploog, 79, passed away May 15, 2022, at Diversicare of Hutchinson, KS.  He was born February 15, 1943, to Emil W. and Ruby Margaret (Rolfs) Ploog.

Lyle is survived by:  his wife, Joyce Ploog of Hutchinson, KS; children, Lyla Graham of Garden Plain, KS, Carlyle Ploog of Rago, KS, Amy Riggs of Pueblo, CO, Sheila Alexander...

May 14, 2022

Adam Lee Higgins, 40, died May 14, 2022, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. He was born May 14, 1982, in Hutchinson, to Randall and Linda (Morgan) Higgins.

Adam graduated from Hutchinson High School in 2000, and later from Hutchinson Community College. He was a welder for Excel Corporation in Hesston. Adam's favorite hobby and past time was...

May 14, 2022

John Benjamin "Ben" Muci, 80, died May 14, 2022, at Hospice House. He was born November 14, 1941, in the family home in St. John, to John S. and Ruth (Rellez) Muci.

Ben graduated from St. John High School and Sterling College. Following college, he began a life-long career in public service: serving in the Army Reserve,...

May 12, 2022

Our blessed Lord took Kathaleen home on May 12, 2022, at the age of 93.  She was born Kathaleen Louise Steinmetz on February 6, 1929, in Hutchinson.

Kathaleen married Donald W. Dean, in 1949.  They lived many good memories in their 25 years together.  He survives.  Kathaleen lived in Hutchinson 53 years, until she met Wayne Waddle...