Vada L. Ambler
Oct 20, 2026
Vada Lois Ambler, 99, died at Hospice House, October 20, 2026 after a brief illness. She was born at Grace Hospital in Hutchinson on March 29, 1927, to parents George and Ida White Ely. She grew up on the family farm in McPherson County. After graduating from Hutchinson High School in 1945, she attended Bethany College in Lindsborg as a...
Steven D. "Steve" Hansen
Sep 30, 2026
Steven Dale "Steve" Hansen, 68, died September 30, 2026 at his daughter's home in Livingston, Montana. He was born May 21, 1958 in Hutchinson, KS, to Dale L. Hansen and Dixie L. (Mall) Hansen.
Steve was raised in Turon, KS and graduated from Fairfield High School in 1976 and Dodge City Community College in 1978, where he made the basketball team...
Dorothy Faigh Taylor
Oct 12, 2026
Dorothy Faigh Taylor, 90, died October 12, 2026, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born March 3, 1936, in Ashland, to John and Mabel (Godsoe) Tyler.
Dorothy was the owner and operator with her husband, Phil, of the Piano Medicine Shop; they specialized in tuning, restoring and manufacturing parts for antique player pianos. She enjoyed tending to her flower gardens, remodeling...
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...
Kenneth Eugene "Kenny" Leonard
Nov 13, 2026
Kenneth Eugene "Kenny" Leonard, 79, passed away November 13, 2026, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.
Full obituary will be posted at a later date.
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 16, 2026, at Elliott Mortuary. Graveside service will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 18, 2026, in the Hugoton Cemetery, Hugoton, KS. Friends may sign his book from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00...
Kathleen "Kathie" Anne Cowles
Nov 10, 2026
Kathleen Anne “Kathie” Cowles, 58, died nine days shy of her birthday, on November 10, 2026, at Via Christi- St. Francis, surrounded by her family. She was born November 19, 1967, in Hutchinson, to David Ernest and LuAnne Joan (Holland) Cowles.
Kathie attended Catholic schools in Hutchinson and graduated from Buhler High School in 1986. She attended Kansas State University, graduated...
Mathew Ryan Slack
Nov 9, 2026
In Loving Memory of Mathew Ryan “Mat” Slack
July 1, 1992 – November 9, 2026
Mathew Ryan “Mat” Slack, 34, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2026, leaving behind cherished memories and a lasting impression on the lives of those who knew and loved him.
Born on July 1, 1992, in Hutchinson, Kansas, Mat was the son of Jeffrey Samuel Slack and Laura...
Vincent H. Caudillo
Nov 9, 2026
Vincent H. “Vince” Caudillo Jr., 64, of Salina, died November 9, 2026, at Wesley Medical Center. He was born January 26, 1962, in Lubbock, Texas, to Vicente and Janie (Garza) Caudillo.
Vince was a hard worker who spent time as a mechanic, a construction worker, and a roofer. The work he enjoyed the most was being a truck driver. Vince hauled...
Sandy Fortner
Nov 9, 2026
Sandy Fortner, 71, died November 9, 2026, at her home in Hutchinson. She was born April 17, 1955, in Hutchinson, to Silas “Marvin”, Jr. and Marjorie Mae “Marge” (Dillman) Craig.
Sandy was a 1973 graduate of Pretty Prairie High School. She was the manager at Pic Quik (11th and Severance, Hutchinson) for over 27 years. Sandy had a passion for her...
Richard "Dick" D. Loudenback
Nov 9, 2026
Richard Dean “Dick” Loudenback, 93, died November 9, 2026, at Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson. He was born March 26, 1933, in Hutchinson, to Roy and Minnie (Meisel) Snodgrass.
Dick graduated from Abbyville High School in 1951 and the Wichita Technical Institute. He served in the Kansas Army National Guard from 1953 to 1955. Dick worked as an engineer at Boeing before...
Dean Garnett
Nov 7, 2026
Gerral Dean “Deano” Garnett, Sergeant First Class, 76, of Hutchinson, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2026, at Good Samaritan Society – Hutchinson Village. He was born May 19, 1950, in Hutchinson, to Gerral “Leo” and Iona “Fern” (Ahrens) Garnett.
Dean graduated from Hutchinson High School and enlisted in the United States Army and served in the First Infantry Division (Big...
Jerry H. Horton
Nov 7, 2026
Jerry H. Horton, 91, of Hutchinson, died November 7, 2026, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. He was born January 14, 1935, in Saint Louis, Oklahoma, to John and Alma (Hopkins). After his mother’s death, Jerry was lovingly cared for by Edna Horton.
Jerry worked as a laborer for Eastside Cemetery and Wagner Memorial for many years before retiring.
Jerry is survived...
Colleen F. Kallaus
Nov 5, 2026
Colleen F. Kallaus, 84, of Hutchinson, died November 5, 2026, at Hospice House. She was born August 28, 1942, in Kinsley, to Raymond E. and Theresa L. (Collette) Kallaus.
Colleen graduated from Kinsley High School in 1964 and Salt City Business College. She was a survivor of childhood polio and Colleen never let that hold her back. She held various jobs...
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...
Lydia Juma- Saiz
Nov 2, 2026
Lydia Juma- Saiz, 82, passed away November 2, 2026, at Hospice House in Hutchinson. She was born October 28, 1944, in Hutchinson, KS, to Angel and Manuela (Vieyra) Garcia.
Lydia graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1962. She began her career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the labor and delivery department at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Later, she decided to...
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...
