Obituaries

Oct 14, 2021

Ruth Stockton passed from this life on October 14, 2021. She was born on September 6, 1928, in Lawton, Oklahoma to Elihu B. and Maye Rowell Johnson.

She was married to Albert Fowler in 1947 and moved to Hutchinson from Hartselle, Alabama with their three oldest children in the early 1950's.  She was...

Oct 14, 2021

Freddie Paul "Fred" Like, 80, passed away early Thursday morning, October 14, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He passed peacefully, surrounded by his wife and four children, who surrendered Fred into the hands of Jesus while singing "Amazing Grace" and telling him how much his family loved him.

Fred was born January 26, 1941, in Clayton,...

Oct 13, 2021

Jeffrey Earl "Jeff" Ditgen, 77, of Hutchinson, died October 13, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born August 23, 1944, in Hutchinson, to Earl N. and Georgia E. (Caywood) Ditgen.

Jeff graduated from Nickerson High School in 1962, Sterling College in 1966, and received his master's degree in special education from Emporia State University. He...

Oct 12, 2021

Mark Patrick Crough, 77, passed away October 12, 2021, and Virginia Sue Crough, 77, passed away October 8, 2021, both at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  He was born May 16, 1944, in Salina, to Mark Phillip and Jean (Price) Crough.  She was born February 6, 1944, in Malvern, AR, to Joseph and Leona (Turner) Hokett.

Mark was the...

Oct 11, 2021

Everett Walker Wooledge, 97, longtime Nickerson resident, died October 11, 2021, at Waldron Place in Hutchinson. He was born November 30, 1923, in Sedalia, MO, to Benjamin F. and Ella N. (Sampson) Wooledge.

Everett was a proud graduate of Nickerson High School, graduating in 1941. He served in the United States Army from 1945-1946. Everett retired as...

Oct 11, 2021

Barbara Hoglund, 83, formerly of Hutchinson, loving wife and mother of two daughters, passed away October 11, 2021, with her family by her side.  She was born June 6, 1938, in Russell, KS, to Sarah Edith Palmer and Hadley Palmer.

Barbara began her teaching career in Great Bend, KS, and finished her career teaching business classes at...

Oct 9, 2021

Samuel "Sam" Crawford Cave, 75, passed away October 9, 2021, at his home.  He was born April 1, 1946, in Enterprise, AL, to Clifford Crawford and Ruth (Thompson) Cave.

Sam graduated from Waggener High School, Louisville, KY, and the local technical college.  He retired from Hercules, Inc, a resin plant.  Sam enjoyed electronics, small engine repair, gardening,...

Oct 8, 2021

Connie Yvonne Samples, 89, of Hutchinson, died October 8, 2021, at Hospice House. She was born December 29, 1931, in Herington, to A.C. and Opal (Ashwill) Stitt.

Connie graduated from Herington High School in 1949 and attended Saint Francis School of Nursing in Wichita. She retired after 22 years as a CNA from Stafford Hospital. Connie also...

Oct 8, 2021

Mark Patrick Crough, 77, passed away October 12, 2021, and Virginia Sue Crough, 77, passed away October 8, 2021, both at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  He was born May 16, 1944, in Salina, to Mark Phillip and Jean (Price) Crough.  She was born February 6, 1944, in Malvern, AR, to Joseph and Leona (Turner) Hokett.

Mark was the...

Oct 6, 2021

James Joseph "Joe" Wharton, 68, died October 12, 2021, at his home.  He was born April 7, 1953, in Omaha, NE, to John James and Wilma Mae (Walden) Wharton.

Joe graduated from Napa High School, Napa, CA, Hutchinson Community Junior College, and Wichita State University with a bachelor's degree in education.  He sold insurance for United of...

Oct 6, 2021

Alfred Vaughn "Ike" Isaac, 92, of Hutchinson, died October 6, 2021, at Hospice House. He was born April 23, 1929, in Manchester, Kansas, to James and Susan (McVaugh) Isaac.

On January 20, 1957, he married Charlotte Lavern Brigman, in Michigan. They shared 64 years together.

Ike graduated from Chapman High School in 1947. Shortly after...

Oct 6, 2021

Oliver E. "Ollie" Troyer, 86, died October 6, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born May 16, 1935, in Plain City, OH, to Eli N. and Barbara (Borntrager) Troyer.

Ollie was a dairy farmer for 40 years.  He enjoyed welding, working on anything electrical, and genealogy.  Ollie loved to visit with people, even strangers, and...

Oct 6, 2021

Lila Patrice Shoemaker, 62, died October 6, 2021. She was the second born child to Eldon Charles and Dorothy Mae (Damron) Terveen, July 13, 1959, in Weslaco, TX.

She was a Pierce City High School graduate and owner of Home Town Video and Appliance Store, Stafford. Lila enjoyed being a Girl Scout leader for many years, raising...

Oct 5, 2021

Elsie Beth Macklin, 83, died October 5, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  She was born July 5, 1938, in Hillsboro, to Rudolf Henry and Lillian B. (Janke) Nickel.

Elsie graduated from high school in California, and received her associate's degree from Hutchinson Community College.  After 24 years of service, she retired from the Hutchinson Police Department...

Oct 3, 2021

Softly and tenderly is how Shirley Bowen left this world and was greeted into Heaven. Shirley Corrine Bowen was born March 3, 1935, in Topeka, to Fred and Vernice (Rich) Wilson. She passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021.

Shirley will be remembered for her caring heart and kind spirit. She grew up in Topeka with her...

Oct 3, 2021

Teresa Renee Stoll, 54, passed away October 3, 2021, at her home.  She was born October 27, 1966, in Newton, to Noel Lynn and Helen Louise (Alcorn) Stoll.

Teresa was a 1985 graduate of Hutchinson High School.  She was a homemaker and worked as a paraprofessional in several schools and businesses.

Teresa is survived by: ...

Oct 2, 2021

Hadley Lane Nelson, 16, gained her angel wings Saturday, October 2, 2021, surrounded by her mom, dad, and two brothers, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. She was born April 25, 2005, in Hutchinson, to Aaron and Heather (Smith) Nelson.

Hadley attended Nickerson schools her entire life, and was currently a junior at Nickerson High School.  She enjoyed...

Oct 2, 2021

Amy Sue McVey, 50, of Hutchinson, died on October 2, 2021, in Hutchinson. She was born November 23, 1970, in Hutchinson, to Wilson and Sandra (Lock) West.

Amy was a graduate of Hutchinson High School and went on to earn her CNA certification. She loved animals, especially her dogs. Amy was a member of Faith United Methodist...

Oct 1, 2021

Zella Marie (Kornelson) Heim, 87, of Hutchinson, died October 1, 2021, at Hospice House. She was born October 29, 1933, in Hutchinson, to William and Rosella (Warkentin) Kornelson.

Zella was a graduate of Inman High School. She worked as a bookkeeper for Conklin Cars for 52 years. Zella loved to spend time at the lake and in...

Sep 30, 2021

Debra Kay Colley, 67, of Hutchinson, died September 30, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born November 23, 1953, in Hutchinson, to Norman and Kathryn Miller.

Debra worked in customer service and retail for many years for several stores in Hutchinson, including: Lowe's, Circuit City, Kmart, and Wal-Mart. She was a member of St. Teresa...