Lloyda G. Clark
Jul 31, 2026
Lloyda G. Clark, 94, died July 31, 2026, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born June 10, 1932, in Chicago, IL, to Lloyd E. and Hazel M. (Withers) Dyer.
Lloyda graduated from Wichita East High School. She lived in Wichita, before moving to Hutchinson in 1960. Lloyda worked for the Hutchinson School District as a secretary at Sherman Junior High and...
Nellie Purdue
Jul 30, 2026
Nellie Bronwen Purdue, 71, of Hutchinson, died July 30, 2026, at her home. She was born June 28, 1955, in Matamata, New Zealand, to Harry and Hazel (Hirst) Stidder.
Nellie graduated from Matamata College. She served in the Royal New Zealand Navy. While serving in the navy she met a sailor from the United States, Paul L. Purdue, whom she married....
Clayton Dean Yutzy
Jul 30, 2026
Clayton Dean Yutzy, 77, of Littleton, CO, peacefully went home to be with his Lord and Savior on July 30, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Clayton was born on December 14, 1948, in Hutchinson, Kansas, to Edward and Emma Yutzy. He attended Harmony Grade School and Yoder Grade School before graduating as Salutatorian from Central Christian School in 1966. He...
Chato Davidoff
Jul 27, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Chato Davidoff, who passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026, at the age of 51.
He was born on May 17, 1975, in Salida, CO, to Sandra and Rick Davidoff. Throughout his life, Chato was known for his kindness, compassion, and dedication to family and friends. Chato enjoyed cooking, anything...
Robert "Bob" Henry May
Jul 26, 2026
Robert Henry “Bob” May, 69, died July 26, 2026, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born August 31, 1956, in Topeka, to Dorus H. and Harriette Rose (Coon) May.
Bob worked from the mid-1970’s to the early 2000’s at Eaton as a lead painter. He then went to work at Pella Windows, retiring in 2010. Bob enjoyed fishing, travelling, and...
Ryker Stephen Walters
Jul 26, 2026
Ryker Stephen Walters was born July 25, 2026 and passed away July 26, 2026. He was deeply loved and will forever be a part of our family.
Ryker is welcomed into Heaven by his grandpa, Stephen Nellans and uncle, Aaron Walters.
“An Angel in the book of life wrote down our baby’s birth, then whispered as she closed the book, too beautiful...
Edith Marie (Skellenger) McReynolds
Jul 25, 2026
Edith Marie (Skellenger) McReynolds, 87, of Castleton, died July 25, 2026, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born November 8, 1938, in Hutchinson, to George and Mildred “May” (Parrish) Skellenger.
Edith was a 1956 graduate of Partridge High School. She was a bus driver for Pretty Prairie Schools (USD 311), for over 40 years. Edith enjoyed fishing at Cheney and...
Reymundo Flores- Garcia
Jul 23, 2026
Reymundo Flores-García, de solo 43 años, falleció el 23 de julio de 2026 en su residencia de Hutchinson. Nacido el 25 de marzo de 1983 en Chihuahua, México, hijo de Rosalio “Chalio” y Guadalupe “Lupe” (García) Flores.
Tras graduarse de la escuela secundaria Sierra Grande en Blanca, Colorado, Reymundo desempeñó diversos oficios a lo largo de su vida. Al momento de...
John "Jack" Graham Harris
Jul 22, 2026
John G. “Jack” Harris, 84, died July 22, 2026, at Reflection Living, Hutchinson. He was born April 3, 1942, in Kansas City, MO, and adopted by John Peter and Sue Catherine (Graham) Harris.
Jack graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1961, and Hutchinson Community Junior College in 1963. Jack was a stockholder and co-owner of Harris Enterprises. He enjoyed working in...
Francisco Paul Albert
Jul 21, 2026
Francisco P. “Frank” Albert, 78, died July 21, 2026, at his home in Hutchinson. Frank was born February 6, 1948, in Seattle, WA, to Sergio and Anna (Vollmar) Albert.
Frank graduated from Eastern District High School in Brooklyn, NY. He worked as a machinist for Decker & Mattison in Hutchinson after he retired from the United States Marine Corps, where he...
Evan Robert Essmiller
Jul 20, 2026
Evan Robert Essmiller, 32, died unexpectedly July 20, 2026, at his home in Hutchinson. He was born October 21, 1993, in Great Bend, to Scott Robert and Shawna Quynn (Scott) Essmiller.
Evan grew up in Great Bend, before his family moved to Hutchinson. He was a 2012 graduate of Hutchinson High School and received his associates degree from Hutchinson Community College.
Evan...
John H. Foshee
Jul 20, 2026
John H. Foshee, 66, of Nickerson, died unexpectedly July 20, 2026. He was born September 20, 1959.
On April 10, 2000, John married Cindy Jane in Hutchinson. They shared over 26 years of marriage before his death.
John enjoyed watching Star Trek and The High Chaparral. He was very loved and will be missed tremendously.
John is survived by: beloved wife, Cindy Foshee...
Michael Lloyd "Mike" Petering
Jul 19, 2026
Michael Lloyd “Mike” Petering, 76, died July 19, 2026, at Sterling Village. He was born April 1, 1950, in Hutchinson, to James Lloyd and V. Ruth (Chambers) Petering.
Mike graduated from Hutchinson High School and Hutchinson Community College. He served in the United States Army. Mike was the owner and operator of Creative Crew, his landscaping business, for over 30 years....
Joseph Schaplowsky
Jul 18, 2026
Joseph L. Schaplowsky, 69, passed away on July 18, 2026. He was born on October 17, 1956.
Joe dedicated more than 42 years of service to Pepsi Cola Corporation, where he built a career marked by hard work and commitment.
He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Vicky Schaplowsky; his parents, Lawrence and Blanche Schaplowsky; and his sister,...
Robert "Bob" L. Bruce
Jul 18, 2026
Robert Lee “Bob” Bruce, 62, of Nickerson, died unexpectedly July 18, 2026, at his home. He was born December 22, 1963, in Atwood, Kansas, to Weslye and Mary (Eaton) Bruce.
Bob graduated from Nickerson High School in 1982 and attended Hutchinson Community College. He worked as the number one operator at CHS Refinery in McPherson for over 28 years. Bob’s work...
June Maxine Winslow
Jul 17, 2026
June Maxine Winslow, 99, reached her Heavenly Home on July 17, 2026, at her daughter’s home in Ellsworth, WI. She was born June 4, 1927, in Partridge, KS to Fernette Estelle Peterson and Earl Cassidy Warnock. June lived through the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl, graduating from Partridge Rural High School in 1945. She attended Hutchinson Junior College for...
Deloris "Dee" Rayl
Jul 17, 2026
Deloris “Dee” Rayl, 87, died July 17, 2026, at Keepsake Kottage- Charlie House in Wichita. She was born January 13, 1939, in Nicut, OK, to Willie Lasley and Ruby Melba (Bolden) Seabolt.
Dee graduated from Moscow High School, Moscow, KS, in 1957. She then went on to pursue her career at Sidney’s Hairdressing College.
In her spare time, Dee found joy in...
John Paul "Jay" Gilley
Jul 17, 2026
John Paul “Jay” Gilley, 60, of Hutchinson, passed away July 17, 2026, at his home. He was born March 15, 1966, in Hutchinson, to John Neal and Judith Ann (Ray) Gilley.
Jay graduated from Nickerson High School in 1984. He worked for Royer Brothers Tree Service for over 20 years before retiring as a heavy equipment foreman.
Jay believed in the value...
Larry Albert McClure
Jul 17, 2026
Larry A. McClure, 90, died July 17, 2026, at Hospice House of Reno County in Hutchinson, KS. Larry was born August 1, 1935, in Bushton, KS. to Harvey A. and Margaret A. (Werner) McClure.
Larry graduated from Ellinwood High School and attended St. Mary’s of the Plains. He served in the US Army as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division....
Ronald LeRoy Engle
Jul 17, 2026
Ronald LeRoy Engle, 93, died July 17, 2026 at Hospice House of Hutchinson. Ron was born January 21, 1933 to Byrl and Velma Smith Engle in Santa Ana, CA.
Ron and Martha “Angela” Mohatt were joined by God in holy matrimony, on April 7, 1956 in Costa Mesa, CA. They were blessed by God with five children, Rick Engle of Bend,...
