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...
Jannette F. Talley
Aug 21, 2026
Jannette F. Talley, 81, of Inman, died surrounded by family August 21, 2026, at Pleasant View Home, Inman. She was born March 1, 1945, in Anthony, KS, to Yaroslav Jerome "YJ" and Zelphie (Paulk) Morawitz.
Jannette graduated from Wakita High School in 1964, and shortly after was wed to Larry Asper. They were joined in union for 11 years and had...
Juanita Kay Lambert
Aug 20, 2026
Juanita Lambert, 72, passed away on August 20, 2026, at St. Francis- Via Christi in Wichita. She was born January 4, 1954, in Hutchinson, KS, to Charles Leon Blew and Alice Violet (Borth) Blew.
Juanita graduated from Pretty Prairie High School in 1972. She was a proud military wife and devoted mother who dedicated her life to caring for and raising...
Dorothy Elizabeth Chadwick
Aug 19, 2026
Dorothy Elizabeth Chadwick, 98, died August 19, 2026, at Legend of Hutchinson. She was born March 1, 1928, in Flat Rock, IL, to Noah Ellis Miller and Mary Harriett Danser.
Dorothy was a 1946 graduate of Haven High School. She started work at First National Bank at 18 years old and retired as a vice president of the bank at 78,...
Michael Allan Kreamer
Aug 18, 2026
Michael Allan Kreamer, 67, died August 18, 2026, at his residence in Hutchinson, KS. He was born April 14, 1959, in Goodland, KS, to Harold Lesslie and Helen Marie (Mays) Kreamer.
In 1973, Michael graduated from Hutchinson High School before continuing his education at Kansas State University in Manhattan. Throughout his life, he worked for Carl’s Bar & Delicatessen for several...
Donald Earl "Don" Moody
Aug 17, 2026
Donald Earl “Don” Moody, 59, died August 17, 2026, at his home in Hutchinson. He was born September 17, 1966, in Crestview, FL, to Donald R. “Don” and Phyllis A. (Imel) Moody.
Don was a 1985 graduate of Buhler High School. He married Andra S. Annis in March of 1990 and they were married for over 20 years. Don worked for...
Jarold J. Hopkins
Aug 17, 2026
Jarold Hopkins died peacefully on August 17, 2026, at The Cedars in McPherson, KS. He was born on March 21, 1940, to Lewis and Mae (Bachman) Hopkins on a farm in Protection, KS.
Jarold graduated from Protection High School in 1958 and attended Southwestern College and Wichita State University. He graduated with a bachelor’s in English education from Wichita State and...
Paul Allen Schweizer
Aug 16, 2026
Paul Allen Schweizer, 89, died unexpectedly August 16, 2026, at his home. He was born February 23, 1937, in Sterling, to Albert Daniel and Pearl Bertha (Zimmerman) Schweizer.
Paul graduated from Nickerson High School and was a life-long farmer and rancher in Reno County. He was still an active and integral part of the family’s farming operation, even checking cattle on...
Ann Marie Adams
Aug 15, 2026
Ann Marie Adams, 87, died August 15, 2026, at The Wesley – Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson. She was born June 23, 1939, in Longmont, CO, to James F.S. and Florence (Myers) Wees.
Ann grew up in Joplin, MO, and graduated from Joplin High School in 1957. She attended Monticello College and the University of Kansas, graduating in 1961. Ann was active...
Billy Earl Slaven
Aug 15, 2026
Billy Earl Slaven, 61, passed away August 15, 2026, at his residence in Hutchinson, KS. He was born February 14, 1965, in Newton, KS, to Frederick Lee and Vada Maxine (VanRossun) Slaven.
Billy was a dedicated and hardworking mechanic for 5-0 Tow N Repair in Burrton, KS. He will be remembered by those who knew him for his hardworking nature, reliability,...
Robert "Bob" E. Mitchell
Aug 13, 2026
Robert “Bob” Elwood Mitchell, age 81, of Hutchinson, Kansas, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2026, at Pleasant View Home in Inman while under hospice care and surrounded by his family.
Bob was born on August 28, 1944, in Wichita, Kansas, to Carroll “Mitch” & Fauna Mitchell. During his high school years, he attended military school in Mexico, Missouri, for three...
Betty L. Krehbiel
Aug 13, 2026
Betty Krehbiel, born December 28, 1930, to Anne and Harvey Waltner in Pretty Prairie, Kansas. She died August 13, 2026, at Reno County Hospice House.
Betty Graduated from Pretty Prairie High School and attended Bethel College in North Newton, Kansas.
Betty married Joe Krehbiel on March 23, 1951. They operated a dairy and wheat farm in the Pretty Prairie, Kansas, community and...
Jerry Lynn Worthington
Aug 12, 2026
Jerry Lynn Worthington, 63, a man of flourished faith, selfless acts of kindness, and a deep love for family and friends, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at Wesley Medical Center.
Jerry was born July 11, 1963, in Hutchinson, KS, to Wayne and Frieda (Lambert) Worthington. He grew up on a farm outside of Haven, KS. He was the youngest...
Clayton "Bud" Lloyd Kaegi
Aug 12, 2026
Clayton “Bud” Lloyd Kaegi, 65, of South Hutchinson, passed away August 12, 2026, at his home. He was born February 21, 1961, in Hutchinson, to Stuart Eugene and Betty Louise (Jones) Kaegi.
Bud graduated from Nickerson High School in 1979. He worked at Krause as a steelyard expeditor for over 25 years. Bud had a passion for music and grew an...
Aaron David Chaffin
Aug 11, 2026
Aaron David Chaffin, 51, passed away August 11, 2026, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born October 11, 1974, in Hutchinson, KS, to Albert Ray and Pamela Jean (Cruth) Chaffin.
In 1994, Aaron graduated from Hutchinson High School and later worked for Napco Westlake Chemical in McPherson.
Aaron was an extraordinary, gifted artist, whose creativity and talent were truly unmatched. But...
Larry E Vickrey
Aug 11, 2026
Larry Vickrey, 83, passed away August 11, 2026, at Sandstone Heights Nursing home in Little River, Kansas. He was born December 6, 1942, in Emporia, Kansas, to Abner H. and Margaret Mae (Burris) Vickrey.
The family moved to Canton, Kansas, when he was 6 years old. Larry had been a resident of the Canton community for the majority of his life.
He...
Corwin L. Yoder
Aug 11, 2026
Corwin L. Yoder, 66, of Mabelvale, AR, died unexpectedly August 11, 2026, at his home. He was born January 16, 1960, in Hutchinson, to Lloyd and Shirley (Headings) Yoder.
Corwin graduated from Central Christian High School and attained his associates degree from Hutchinson Community College. He worked in sales, spending the majority of his career in the millwork industry with Commercial...
Barbara H. Schneider
Aug 11, 2026
Barbara Helene Schneider, 90, died August 11, 2026, at Paramount Community Living and Rehab, Newton. She was born October 21, 1935, in Goodland, to Clyde and Bessie (Clonch) Shantz.
Barbara graduated from Phillipsburg High School, Phillipsburg. She was very artistic, and enjoyed painting, decorating, and making flower arrangements. Barbara appreciated classical music and playing the piano. Her most passionate hobby though...
Lois Lorine "Corky" Elliott
Aug 11, 2026
Lois Lorine “Corky” Elliott, 95, passed away August 11, 2026, at Diversicare of Hutchinson. She was born Lois Lorine Yoakum on January 27, 1931, Haysville, KS to Ernest B. and Emma M. (Weaver) Yoakum.
Lois attended Wichita High School East and graduated in 1948. She worked for Cessna, Countryside Lanes Bowling Alley, Dillon’s Food Bar, Union Valley Elementary School as a...
Jimmie David "Jay" Pitzer Jr.
Aug 10, 2026
Jimmie David “Jay” Pitzer Jr., 71, of Hutchinson, died August 10, 2026, at Ascension Via Christ St. Francis in Wichita. He was born January 24, 1955, in Hutchinson, to James D. “Jimmie” and Evelyn E. (Erb) Pitzer Sr.
Jay graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1973, attended Hutchinson Community College, and received his bachelor’s degree in sales and marketing from Emporia...
