Michael "Mike" L. Almstrom
Nov 13, 2025
Michael Lynn "Mike" Almstrom, beloved husband, dad, and Poppy, 71, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 13, 2025. He was born April 21, 1954, in McPherson, KS to Gordon and Betty (Colwell) Almstrom.
Mike himself reflected in his own testimony, "I was fortunate to be raised in a Christian home where...
Sharon R Likins
Nov 12, 2025
Sharon Ruth Likins, 76, of Hutchinson, died November 12, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society, Hutchinson. She was born July 5, 1949, in Lamar, Colorado, to Marlin and Ella (Needham) McQueen.
Sharon spent her life taking care of those around her. She was a life-long homemaker who loved the Lord and stayed faithful until the end. Sharon was...
Sharon K. Adams
Nov 11, 2025
Sharon K. Adams, 78, formerly of Nickerson, died November 11, 2025, surrounded by her family at Mennonite Friendship Communities. She was born September 24, 1947, to Verle and Katherine (Dirkson) Bishop.
Sharon worked as the bookkeeper and co-owner of Wes Adams Construction. She was a member of the Red Hat Ladies and enjoyed playing card games with...
Dale Richard Wohlford
Nov 11, 2025
Dale R. Wohlford, 92, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025 at Larksfield Place Health Care Center, Wichita. Â Dale was born on the family farm east of Sawyer, Kansas (Pratt county) on January 18, 1933 to Ansel and Vonnie (Blackwell) Wohlford. Â In 1940 the family moved to Kingman county and were dairy farmers.
At a young age,...
Armando Jaques
Nov 10, 2025
Armando Jaques, 64, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2025, surrounded by family at his sister's home in Hutchinson. He was born August 27, 1961, in Mexico City, Mexico, to Jose Jaques and Juanita Dorantes.
Armando spent much of his life working in construction, where his strong work ethic and creative spirit shone through. Outside of work,...
Vicki Lynn Cox
Nov 10, 2025
Vicki Lynn Cox, 72, died November 10, 2025, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born on October 11, 1953, in Peoria, IL, to Alan P. and Dolores "Dee" (Christofferson) Cothrell.
Vicki graduated from Bettendorf High School, Bettendorf, IA, in 1971. She loved animals and always showed empathy towards them. Vicki enjoyed plants and flowers, as well...
Norman L Morelan
Nov 9, 2025
Norman Lee Morelan, 72, of Plevna, died November 9, 2025, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. Â He was born February 12, 1953, in St. John, to Arvy and Ruth (Schmidt) Morelan.
Norman was affectionately recognized as "Stormin' Norman" and was known as a Jack of all trades. Immediately after high school, he moved to Des Moines, Iowa to...
Kirk A. Zongker
Nov 9, 2025
Kirk Alan Zongker, 64, of Buhler, died November 9, 2025, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community. He was born January 21, 1961, in Ulysses, to Elven K. and Dororthy M. (Kelley) Zongker.
Kirk graduated from Coldwater High School in 1979 and from Seward County Community College in 1981. He was an agent with Kansas Life Insurance for 17...
Keith Edward Thompson
Nov 8, 2025
Keith Edward Thompson, 84, passed from this life surrounded by loved ones at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita. He was born in Hutchinson, Kansas, on June 18, 1941, to Elma (Ketchum) and George Thompson.
Keith graduated from St. Teresa's Catholic School in 1959 and joined the United States Army in January 1960. He served for...
Ralph Eugene Shepherd
Nov 6, 2025
Ralph Eugene Shepherd, 81, died November 6, 2025, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born October 5, 1944, at his grandmother's house in Attica, KS, the firstborn child of Ralph B. and Dorothy (Martin) Shepherd.
Ralph's mother moved her family to Hutchinson when he was four years old, along with his sister. Â He attended Lincoln Elementary...
Ronald D. Henke
Nov 5, 2025
Ronald D. Henke, 80, of Hutchinson, Kansas, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025, at the Hospice House. Born on June 1, 1945, in Wichita, Kansas, Ron was the only son of Albert and Ruth Henke.
He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy, contributing to operations during the Vietnam era. Faith was an important part...
Janice K. "Jan" Piatt
Nov 5, 2025
Janice Kay "Jan" Piatt, 86, formerly of Nickerson, died November 5, 2025, at Sparkling Fountain Homes in Overland Park. She was born September 30, 1939, in Pratt, to Verne M. and Juanita M. (Willis) Ayers.
Jan graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1958. She was a devoted farmer's wife, loving caregiver, and worked as a custodian at...
Max C. Shuler
Nov 3, 2025
Max Charles Shuler, 75, died November 3, 2025, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. Â He was born December 27, 1949, in Hutchinson, to Gilbert A. "JR" and Betty Rose (Heiken) Shuler.
Max graduated from Nickerson High School in 1969. Â He retired as a welder from KMW, Sterling. Â Max enjoyed watching western television shows. Â He was a member of Mitchell...
Floyd Sterling Brewer
Nov 1, 2025
Floyd Sterling Brewer, age 96, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by loved ones on November 1st, 2025. He was born in Enid, Oklahoma on December 9, 1928, he was the son of William A. and Antoinette (Sterling) Brewer.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 66 years, Joan (Travis) Brewer; sons, Gary...
Jeannine Kathryn Goertz
Nov 1, 2025
Jeannine Kathryn Goertz, 79, of Hutchinson, died November 1, 2025, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born September 22, 1946, in Glade, to William and Eva (Mason) Zink.
Jeannine graduated from Phillipsburg High School in 1964 and from business college in Denver. She worked as the bookkeeper for her husband's businesses from 1970-1996. Jeannine was a...
Mary Al Titus
Oct 31, 2025
Rev. Mary Al Titus, 91, passed away October, 31, 2025, at Hester Care Center, Hutchinson, KS. She was born January 12, 1934, to Dr. A.E. and Helen (Smith) Rigor.
She graduated from Kinsley High School, Kinsley, KS, in 1952. Mary Al attended the University of Kansas for a semester before marrying Richard Lee Titus on January 30,...
Paul Michael Todd Dankanyin
Oct 31, 2025
Paul Michael Todd Dankanyin, 60, passed away on October 31, 2025, in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada. He was born December 25, 1964, in Hutchinson, to John Dankanyin and Kathleen (Cavanaugh) Dankanyin.
Paul graduated in 1983 from Buford High School, Buford GA and attended K-State University. Paul was an amazing artist with a natural talent for drawing comic book...
Darwin C. Knoche
Oct 28, 2025
Darwin Craig Knoche, 91, of Abbyville, died peacefully October 28, 2025, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. Â He was born December 29, 1933, in Hutchinson, to Edward and Bessie Beulah (Evans) Knoche.
Darwin graduated from Abbyville High School, in 1951. Â He served in the United States Army, before returning to the farm. Â For 75 years, Darwin lived and breathed...
Rebecca L Wallace
Oct 28, 2025
Rebecca Lynn "Becky" Wallace, born October 4, 1956, in Salina, Kansas, passed away on October 28, 2025. She was the beloved daughter of Mary "Jean" Wallace and Oliver Wallace and a lifelong resident of Hutchinson.
Becky dedicated her life to caring for others. She served the community as a Certified Nursing Assistant at several nursing homes in...
Richard Mackenzie
Oct 27, 2025
Richard S. Mackenzie, 77, passed away at his home in Scottsdale, Arizona, on October 27, 2025, after a two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer.
Born on October 1, 1948, in Hutchinson, Kansas, Richard was the son of Glenn Richard and Helen (Weeks) Mackenzie. He grew up in Hutchinson and graduated from Hutchinson High School. Richard earned his bachelor's degree...
