Obituaries

Mar 10, 2022

Joseph Lee Trimm Sr., 82, of Abbyville, died on March 10, 2022, at his home. He was born April 8, 1939, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Joseph and Luella (Voulmer) Trimm.

Joe worked for many years at Morton Salt and then as a newspaper carrier for the Hutchinson News. He loved to watch all sports on TV,...

Mar 10, 2022

Margaret Coker, 81, of Hutchinson, KS gained her wings March 10, 2022.  She was born December 12, 1940, to Ivan Paul and Florence (Nolder) Barnett, in Ford, KS.  Margaret was the oldest daughter in a family of 14, maternal helper, and one of three girls that attempted to control the chaos of 11 extremely wild brothers.  She graduated from...

Mar 9, 2022

Beth Ellen Hutchinson, 100, died March 9, 2022, at Good Samaritan Society, Hutchinson Village.  She was born August 19, 1921, in Hutchinson, to Wade Nelson and Mabelle Wanita (Glass) Smith.

Beth graduated from Partridge High School in 1939, and college in 1941.  She was a homemaker.  Beth enjoyed reading, writing poetry and devotions, and volunteered to read...

Mar 8, 2022

Dalline Sullivan, 84, of Arlington, KS went to be with the Lord Jesus March 8, 2022. She was born January 15, 1938 in Hutchinson, KS. She graduated from Hays High School in 1956.

She was a cosmetologist her entire life until retirement only a few years ago. During her younger years, she was co-owner and manager of...

Mar 8, 2022

Susan Mary Storm, 74, of Hutchinson, died March 8, 2022, at her home. She was born January 31, 1948, in Wakefield, Massachusetts, to Edward and Elizabeth Moran.

Susan grew up in Wakefield and attended St. Joseph Catholic School and Wakefield High School, graduating in 1966. She began her career with a telephone company in Boston before moving...

Mar 7, 2022

Cecil Gerald "Jerry" Allen, 85, of South Hutchinson, died March 7, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born May 22, 1936, in Argonia, to Dean D. and Florence E. (Buchanan) Allen.

Jerry graduated from high school in Japan. He served in the United States Army from 1955 to 1957. Jerry worked at North American Salt...

Mar 5, 2022

Jannell Lynn "Jan" Potter, 69, died March 5, 2022, at Reflection Living, Hutchinson.  She was born January 28, 1953, in Hutchinson, to Stacy and Virginia (Lingreen) Morris.

Jan graduated from Hutchinson High School, in 1971.  She worked for many years in customer service at Morton Salt.  Jan retired from Hutchinson Regional Medical Center where she was the...

Mar 5, 2022

Uvon Dean Johnson, 87, of Little River, died March 5, 2022, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born July 12, 1934, in Little River, to Oscar P. and Edith M. (Briscoe) Johnson.

Uvon graduated from Little River High School in 1953. He was a lifetime farmer who loved being outdoors hunting and fishing. In his earlier days,...

Mar 4, 2022

John William Gingerich, 73, passed away March 4, 2022, at Good Samaritan Society-Hutchinson Village.  He was born June 1, 1948, in Hutchinson, to Merl M. and Barbara J. (Williams) Gingerich.

John was a 1967 graduate of Hutchinson High School.  He worked at Lowens Corporation for over 25 years racking signs in the inventory department.  John also worked...

Mar 3, 2022

Jane Harden, 93, of Hutchinson, died March 3, 2022, in her home. She was born May 20, 1928, in Wichita, to Henry and Doris (Sturgeon) Covey.

Jane graduated from Wichita North High School in 1946. She was the manager of Bell Credit Union for 27 years. After retiring in 1985, she began volunteering at Hutchinson Regional Medical...

Mar 3, 2022

Debra May "Debbie" Spence passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  She was born, February 3, 1957, in Liberal, the daughter of Merle L. Skinner Sr. and Isabel May (McCord) Skinner.

Debbie attended Hugoton Public Schools and graduated in 1975. She attended Wichita State University and graduated from Emporia State University with a...

Mar 2, 2022

James Daniel "Jimmy" Isenberg, 59, died March 2, 2022, at his mother's home.  He was born April 18, 1962, in Hutchinson, to Donnie Lee and Mary Jane (Brozek) Isenberg.

Jimmy graduated from Buhler High School, in 1980.  He worked as a welder until his health declined.  Jimmy enjoyed camping, playing board and video games, and watching wrestling...

Mar 2, 2022

Kenneth Orville "KO" Bircher, 95, died peacefully March 2, 2022, at Hester Care Center.  He was born August 23, 1926, in rural Ellsworth County, to Walter G. and Bessie R. (Hudson) Bircher.

KO graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1945, and Bethany College in 1950.  He worked for various companies as an accountant, and helped start the...

Mar 2, 2022

Charles Ira Lowrey, Jr., 78, passed away March 2, 2022, at Hutchinson Health and Rehab.  He was born September 16, 1943, in Hutchinson, to Charles Ira and Valida (Curry) Lowrey, Sr.

Charles worked at Don's Car Care, Hutchinson, retiring with over 25 years of service.  He enjoyed working on his restored 1953 Ford truck and watching World...

Mar 2, 2022

Roger Dwight Erteld, 73, of Buhler, died March 2, 2022, at his home. He was born July 30, 1948, in Des Moines, IA, to Dwight D. and Vera C. (Miller) Erteld.

Roger graduated from Iowa Mennonite School in 1966, attended Calvary Bible College, and graduated from Hesston College in 1968. He owned his own business, Roger Erteld...

Mar 1, 2022

Roger W. Schott, 72, died at The Oasis of Golfcrest, Houston, TX, on March 1, 2022.  He was born in Hutchinson, KS, on August 8, 1949, to Gerhon Paul Schott and Nola Lavina (Frye) Schott.

Roger attended school in Hutchinson, KS, and graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1967.  Following graduation, he joined the United States Navy...

Mar 1, 2022

Rodney Vern Hayes, 53, died unexpectedly March 1, 2022, at Comanche County Hospital.  He was born August 23, 1968, in Wamego, to Michael and Rita (McCormick) Hayes.

Rodney graduated from high school in Topeka.  He was very intelligent, despite his personal challenges.  Since Rodney was a little boy, he aspired to be a biker, always wishing for...

Mar 1, 2022

Richard 'Dick' Dale Sims, 92, passed away March 1, 2022, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson.  He was born July 7, 1929, near Abbyville, to Andrew Johnson and Delphia Elizabeth (Lantz) Sims.

Dick was a 1946 graduate of Abbyville High School.  He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War.  Dick worked at Cessna...

Feb 28, 2022

Norman Eugene "Gene" Griffin, 78, of Hutchinson, died February 28, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born December 19, 1943, in Hutchinson, to Norman and Irene (Abbott) Griffin.

Gene graduated from Partridge High School in 1963. He worked for Cessna for 42 years, as a machinist and supervisor. Gene belonged to the Hutchinson Jaycee's, serving...

Feb 27, 2022

Edward Charles Deal, 93, died February 27, 2022, in Clarksville AR. Edward was born in Burrton KS, on September 27, 1928, to Edward Franklin and Hattie Elizabeth (Haddock) Deal.

Cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery, May 26, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. with Todd Ray presiding. Military Honors will be...