Obituaries

Mar 31, 2022

Armella Marie Pohl, 85, died March 31, 2022, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born April 9, 1936, at rural Mt. Hope, Kansas, to Werner and Margaret (Halfmann) Orth.

Armella worked at Holy Cross Catholic School in the kitchen and was a custodial assistant, as well as working in partnership with her husband in their painting business....

Mar 30, 2022

Roger Earl Eckert, 81, passed away March 30, 2022, at Hospice House. He was born July 14, 1940, in Hutchinson, to Earl and Laberta (Stanke-Cook) Eckert.

Roger grew up in Hutchinson and attended Hutchinson schools. He served in the United States Army from 1961-1962. Roger worked as a plasterer for over 50 years - first with his...

Mar 30, 2022

Brenda Purdue, 61, died unexpectedly March 30, 2022.  She was born February 4, 1961, in Hutchinson, to Jesse Franklin and Erma Lee (Ahrens) Reed.

Brenda graduated from Hutchinson High School, and for over 20 years, was the billing manager at Health-E-Quip. She enjoyed traveling, enjoying adult beverages with her friends, and eating at Anchor Inn.  Above all,...

Mar 30, 2022

Kenneth E. Shank, 93, died March 30, 2022, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  He was born February 24, 1929, in Priest River, ID, to Audra and Robert Shank.

Kenneth is survived by:  his wife of 68 years, Bonnie Shank; sisters, Gloria Garcia, Lucille Kidder, and Dorothy Knauss; nephews, Duane Beichley (Kathleen), Chuck Snapp, and John Snapp; nieces, Linda...

Mar 28, 2022

Gregorio Sergio "Greg" Mesa, 62, died March 28, 2022, at Hospice House.  He was born April 9, 1959, in Hutchinson, to Luis and Socorro (Valenzuela) Mesa.

Greg was a longtime Hutchinson resident.  He loved music, especially rock and roll and jazz.  Greg played the guitar in a number of bands, and passed his love for music and...

Mar 28, 2022

Weldon Arthur Cook, 81, passed away March 28, 2022, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson.  He was born October 30, 1940, in Hutchinson, to Arthur Sydney and Evelyn Irene (Schnurr) Cook.

Weldon was a 1958 graduate of Partridge High School, Partridge.  He was employed as the warehouse manager at Pepsi Cola for 28 years, and then worked...

Mar 28, 2022

Waylon James Beshears was born in silence March 28, 2022, to Dalton James Beshears and Taylor Michelle Britain.

Waylon is survived by:  his parents, Dalton and Taylor; 20-month-old sister, Everleigh Beshears; paternal grandparents, Travis and April Beshears, maternal grandparents, David Britain and Jason Goertz, all of Hutchinson; aunts and uncles, Dylan, Alex, Carter, Bailey, and Chailey; and...

Mar 28, 2022

Marian Joan "Jo" Murphy, 91, died March 28, 2022, at Hospice House. She was born January 11, 1931, in Cleveland, MO, to Albert and Beulah (Hockensmith) Witherspoon.

Jo graduated from Waverly High School in 1949. She was a homemaker and very devoted to her husband and family. Jo was an avid quilter who stitched all her quilts...

Mar 28, 2022

Iola Ferne Clements, 97, of Hutchinson, died March 28, 2022, at Mennonite Friendship Communities. She was born February 24, 1925, in Davenport, Nebraska, to Cuthbert and Cordie (Snyder) Miller.

Iola graduated from Davenport High School in 1942, and then earned her teaching certificate. Before she was married, she taught in a one room country schoolhouse for two...

Mar 27, 2022

Jameson Scott Driskell was born at 7:50 a.m. March 25, 2022, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, to Joshua Scott Driskell and Kaci Marie Ferguson.  He gained his angel wings two days later on March 27, 2022.

Jameson is survived by:  his parents, Josh and Kaci; sisters, Jillian Ferguson, Willow Driskell, and Oakley Driskell; twin brother, Easton Eugene...

Mar 26, 2022

Gary Dee Jacobs, 82, passed away March 26, 2022, at Hutchinson Health and Rehab.  He was born January 1, 1940, in Lyons, to Melville and Juanita (Clark) Jacobs.

Gary was a 1957 graduate of Hutchinson High School.  He worked in the lab at Eaton Corporation, retiring with over 40 years of service.  Gary was a member of...

Mar 25, 2022

Nancy "Nan" Dowzer Meschke, 93, died March 25, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  She was born September 22, 1928, in Ann Arbor, MI, to Orville L. and Nancy (Curry) Dowzer.

Nan graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1946.  She attended Smith College, Northhampton, MA, before graduating from Katharine Gibbs School, Melville, NY, in 1949.  Nan was...

Mar 25, 2022

Jared Jack Medina, 18, of Hutchinson, died March 25, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born January 27, 2004, in Hutchinson, to James Medina and Holly Dougherty.

Jared was a senior at Hutchinson High School. His favorite hobby was working on cars or anything to do with vehicles.

Jared is survived by: father,...

Mar 25, 2022

Max P. Horton, 84, passed away March 25, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born March 3, 1938, in Marion, to H.D. and Esther Jean (Stubbs) Horton.

Max graduated from Wichita East High School in 1956. He was employed as a machinist at Eaton Hydraulics for over 30 years.

Max chose to accept...

Mar 24, 2022

Vivian "Faye" Smith, 100, Hutchinson, Kansas, passed away March 24, 2022, at Sterling Village, Sterling, Kansas. She was born May 26, 1921, on the family farm in Center Township, Rice County, Kansas to Nevin Sanford and Dena (Monson) Myers. Faye graduated from Alden High School in 1939. She worked part-time as a bookkeeper for her husband's business, Smith Auto...

Mar 21, 2022

Paul Matthew Cannon, 45, passed away March 21, 2022, after a long-fought battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was born December 8, 1976, in Hutchinson, the son of Roger and Marcy (Shinn) Cannon.

Paul graduated Hutchinson High School in 1995.  He was an avid Chiefs and Jayhawk fan, and enjoyed playing golf, grilling, and watching his children compete...

Mar 21, 2022

Ray W. Troyer, 92, passed away March 21, 2022, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  He was born September 4, 1929, in Hutchinson, to Jacob S. and Sarah Ann (Schrock) Troyer.

Ray was a dairy farmer who loved his animals.  He, along with his wife Mary, owned a grocery store in Yoder for several years.  Ray was involved in...

Mar 20, 2022

Janet Kay (Stewart) Perry-Schreck, 82, earned her heavenly angel's wings on March 20, 2022. She was born September 4, 1939, in Hutchinson, to Otis and Marie Nicholson. At 10 months old, she was adopted by John and Katherine Stewart.

Janet had a great life growing up in Hutchinson. Her dad was a projectionist at the Fox theater...

Mar 19, 2022

Darlene Marie Main, 85, of Hutchinson, died March 19, 2022, at Diversicare of Hutchinson. She was born October 29, 1936, in Chicago, IL, to William and Mary Carsten.

Darlene graduated from high school in Chicago. She moved to Hutchinson in 1959 and worked in the jewelry department at Pegues for many years before she retired. Darlene enjoyed...

Mar 18, 2022

Alan Raupe, 68, passed away March 18, 2022, at his home.  He was born April 18, 1953, in Stillwater, OK, to Arthur Lyle and Norma Jean (Lazenby) Raupe.

Alan was a 1971 graduate of C.E. Donart High School, Stillwater, OK.  He started as a restaurant cook after high school, working his way up to managing restaurants in...