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Charles "Chuck" R. Dickey
Oct 6, 2026
Charles R. “Chuck” Dickey, 90, of Hutchinson, died October 6, 2026, at Legend of Hutchinson. He was born February 17, 1936, in Springfield, Illinois, to Wilbur and Ada (Ford) Dickey.
Chuck graduated from Auburn High School in 1955 and joined the United States Army shortly after. He was a hard worker and spent most of his adult life working for the...
Gaynell "Gay" E. Lewis
Nov 4, 2026
Gaynell “Gay” Elizabeth Lewis, 83, of Pretty Prairie, died November 4, 2026, at Sterling Village, Sterling. She was born April 28, 1943, in Cloquet, Minnesota, to John and Mirelle (Bijold) Berg.
After high school, Gay worked at the Minnesota Star Tribune for five years. While raising her daughters, she had the wonderful privilege of being a homemaker. Later in life, Gay...
Harold D. Ryan
Nov 4, 2026
Harold Dean Ryan, 93, of Hutchinson, peacefully passed away November 4, 2026, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born March 24, 1933, in Anthony, to K.E. “Bill” and Mayme C. (Chadwick) Ryan.
Harold grew up on the family farm and graduated from Anthony High School. In May 1953, he was inducted into the United States Army, serving with the 5th...
Bradley W "Brad" Pauls
Nov 3, 2026
Bradley W. “Brad” Pauls, 73, passed away on November 3, 2026, at Good Samaritan Society- Hutchinson Village. He was born October 16, 1953, in Hutchinson to Walter and Maxine (Briggs) Pauls.
Brad graduated from Buhler High School in 1971. He was a concrete finisher for residential and commercial construction. He proudly provided his concrete skills throughout the community including the Hutchinson...
Randall "Randy" P. Jewett
Nov 2, 2026
Randall Perry “Randy” Jewett, 74, died November 2, 2026, at his home in Towanda. He was born June 18, 1952, in El Dorado, KS to Dale Perry and Avril Mae (Seymour) Jewett.
Randy graduated from Buhler High School in 1970 and Kansas State University with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. He started his professional career working for National Supply in Wyoming....
Sandy L. Schrahl
Nov 2, 2026
Sandy Lorene Schrahl, 64, of Hutchinson, died November 2, 2026, at her home. She was born February 17, 1962, in Enid, Oklahoma, to Charles "Richard" and Verda Jean (Phillips) Schrahl.
Sandy graduated from high school in Ringwood, Oklahoma, and attended community college in Weatherford, Oklahoma. She worked as a secretary at Riordan Clinic in Wichita for many years. Sandy was a...
Dr. Jaryl Ollenburger
Nov 1, 2026
Dr. Jaryl Ollenburger, 81, died unexpectedly November 1, 2026, at his home. He was born in Perryton, TX to Ruben and LaVina June (Ediger) Ollenburger.
Jaryl graduated from Buhler High School in 1963. He attended Tabor College, Hillsboro, KS and graduated from Pacific University College of Optometry, Forest Grove, OR in 1970. He served as an optometrist in the United States...
Terry Ray House
Oct 31, 2026
Terry Ray House, 73, passed away October 31, 2026, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born October 1, 1953, in Hutchinson to Ray Neal and Donna Joyce (Crawford) House.
Terry began his career at Tyson Foods when the company was still known as Doskocil. Throughout his more than 40 years of employment, he worked in various departments, dedicating many years...
Lance David Colle
Oct 30, 2026
Lance David Colle, 71, passed away Friday October 30, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. He was a beloved father, grandfather, and brother. Lance was born July 27, 1955, to Loren and Renae (Bailey) Colle.
He graduated from Nickerson High School in 1973. Lance earned his associate’s degree from Hutchinson Community Junior College and took courses at Kansas State University before...
Debra M. Soper
Oct 29, 2026
Finally free of her pain in this life, Debra M. Soper passed on to a greatly deserved rest on October 29, 2026. She was born in Hutchinson on September 26,1954, to David and Mildred (Brown) Leatherbury, the 4th of 6 children.
Deb was a 1972 graduate of Nickerson High. Accustomed to hard work from a young age, Deb grew up working...
Anna Ruth Yutzy
Oct 29, 2026
Anna Ruth (Yoder) Yutzy, 94, of Yoder, died October 29, 2026, at Mennonite Friendship Communities. She was born February 5, 1932, in Hutchinson, to T.C. “Toby” and Barbara (Nissley) Yoder.
Anna Ruth was a wonderful homemaker who loved her family and enjoyed quilting. She was an enthusiastic grandma and made quilts for each of her children and grandchildren. Anna Ruth loved...
Page D. Murphy Whiting
Oct 28, 2026
Page Diane Minkler Whiting, was born to Alben Page and Bess (Houser) Minkler in Wenatchee, WA on March 27, 1940. She died in Hutchinson, KS, on October 28, 2026. In between those dates, Page lived an amazing, full life.
Page spent her early childhood in Washington, Illinois and California. She was a child when the world was at war, but she...
Georgeanna Cecilia Tritsch
Oct 28, 2026
Georgeanna Cecilia “George” Tritsch, 78, died October 28, 2026, at Mennonite Friendship Communities. She was born September 18, 1948, in Sacramento, CA, to Gaylord “Wayne” and Ruth (Deewall) Kirby.
Georgeanna was a 1966 graduate from Coldwater High School and attended Salt City Business College, Hutchinson. She was a graphic designer for R.L. Polk & Co. for over 20 years, before retiring...
Cregg R. Lingle
Oct 28, 2026
Cregg Royce Lingle, 73, of Hutchinson, Kansas, passed away on October 28, 2026. He was born on March 30, 1953, in Hutchinson, Kansas, to Royce and Gatha “Trudy” (Nutter) Lingle.
In his early twenties, he owned Kawasaki Korner in Hutchinson and raced in the local motocross circuit. In the 1980s, he opened Buy’em Right Auto Sales in Hutchinson, Kansas, which he...
Darrin Lane Regier
Oct 27, 2026
Darrin Lane Regier, 61, passed away October 27, 2026. He was born May 18, 1965, in Hutchinson to Darrel and Judith (Parks) Regier.
Darrin graduated from Buhler High School. He took classes at Sam Houston University in Huntsville, Texas.
Darrin was a man who dedicated his life to bringing joy to others and making a difference in the lives of those around...
Edward Newer "Ed" Johnson
Oct 27, 2026
Edward Newer Johnson, 81, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2026, at Hospice House in Hutchinson, Kansas, surrounded by his wife, Marjory, and their children, Todd and Kristen.
Ed was born on December 11, 1944, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the second of seven children born to Patricia (Newer) and Dan C. Johnson.
He graduated from St. Teresa High School in Hutchinson, Hutchinson...
Janine L. Osborn
Oct 26, 2026
Janine Leona Osborn, 85, passed away Monday, October 26th, 2026, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. Janine was born Saturday, January 18th, 1941 in Kansas City, Kansas to her mother, Leona Willesen. Janine was raised in Hutchinson with her two brothers, Milton and Glen Willesen.
On July 13th, 1960, Janine gave birth to a daughter, Sheri Lynn (Leatherbury) McCoy. Later, on...
Janet Gayle Gisel
Oct 26, 2026
Janet Gayle Gisel, 81, passed away October 26, 2026, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community, Buhler, Kansas.
Janet Yehle was born April 13, 1945, in Hutchinson, Kansas, to John and Zona (Johnson) Yehle. She was number 10 of 11 children born to John and Zona, who had eight girls and three boys. Jan had countless stories of life in their busy household....
Glenva Rose Cannon
Oct 25, 2026
Glenva Rose Cannon, 84, died October 25, 2026, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, Kan.
She was born April 2, 1942, on the family farm in Gosper County, Neb., to Gilbert and Alma (Sander) Chadwick. She lived there for the first 14 years of her life, and in some ways she never left it. As an active little girl, she enjoyed playing with...
Doris I. Schadler-Clark
Oct 25, 2026
Doris Schadler-Clark, 86, of South Hutchinson, died October 25, 2026, at Mennonite Friendship Communities. She was born April 21, 1940, in Hutchinson, KS, the daughter of John and Laura (Price) Carter.
Doris was a 1958 graduate of Hutchinson High School and received an LPN license from McPherson Nursing School. She worked as an LPN, Corrections Officer and was Director of Kids...
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