Obituaries

Aug 1, 2021

Donnie Lee Anderson, 74, of Haysville, died August 1, 2021, at Diversicare of Haysville. He was born May 3, 1947, in Joplin, Missouri to John and Roberta (Ruth) Anderson.

Donnie lived at Starkey in Wichita for many years. Through this organization he was able to work at various jobs, help with projects along with other residents, and...

Jul 30, 2021

Edwend Leroy 'Ed' Colvard, 90, of Hutchinson, died July 30, 2021, at Prairie Sunset Home, in Pretty Prairie. He was born August 9, 1930, in Sylvia, to Charles and Velma (Cole) Colvard.

Ed served as an artillery Private First Class in the United States Army from 1952 to 1953 during the Korean War, earning 3 bronze stars....

Jul 30, 2021

Julie Ann Allen, 44, passed away July 30, 2021, in Burrton.  She was born October 25, 1976, in Dodge City, to Timothy Gale and Marilyn Anita (Gilleland) Smith.

Julie was a graduate of Cimarron High School and was employed by Ashley's House Learning Center, Wichita, as a childcare provider.  Her children were her world, but she especially...

Jul 29, 2021

Ron (Ronald William) Warren, 65, died July 29, 2021, at his home, in Hutchinson. He was born May 19, 1956, in Liberal, the son of Robert William and Norma J. Warren. After his parents passing at an early age, he was folded into the family of his Uncle John, Aunt Fern, and his cousins, whom he loved dearly.

Jul 28, 2021

Victor Nelson Ledgerwood, 86, died July 28, 2021, at Kansas Medical Center, Andover.  He was born April 9, 1935, in Jefferson, IA, to William Nelson and Berthel (Hays) Ledgerwood.

Victor served in the United States Air Force from 1955 to 1958.  He was a self-employed heavy equipment operator for various construction companies.  One of Victor's most notable...

Jul 28, 2021

Barbara A. Janette, 87, of Hutchinson, died July 28, 2021, at her home. She was born December 18, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois, to Cecil and Georgette (Schneider) Graham.

Barbara graduated from Byrd High School in 1950, in Shreveport, Louisiana and went on to earn her bachelor's degree in medical technology from Louisiana Technical College. She worked as...

Jul 26, 2021

Bobby Duane "Bob" Waddle, 94, passed away Monday, July 26, 2021, at Legend of Hutchinson. He was born October 11, 1926, on the family farm near Abbyville, to Fred Sherman and Edna Pauline (Krauter) Waddle.

Bob was a 1944 graduate of Abbyville High School and a United States Navy veteran who served in the Pacific Theater. He...

Jul 19, 2021

Rhoda Louise Medlam, 92, passed away July 19, 2021, at McPherson Health and Rehab, McPherson.  She was born November 10, 1928, in Danville, KS, to Charles Floyd and Hazel Mina (Schwab) Crum.

Louise was a graduate of Harper County High School, Harper, KS.  She enjoyed playing cards and games, candlewicking, and needle punch.  Louise was a member...

Jul 19, 2021

Judith Ann "Judy" Smith, 66, died July 19, 2021, at her home.  She was born August 17, 1954, in Medicine Lodge, to Alvin and JoAnn (Lampe) Pearce.

Judy graduated from Nickerson High School in 1972.  She worked at Hubco for 24 years, retiring as a printer.  Judy was a member of Workers United Union #1525, where she...

Jul 19, 2021

Charles Robert "Bob" Cottle, 98, died Monday, July 19, 2021, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born July 9, 1923, in rural Hutchinson, to James O. and Lillie Ann (Owings) Cottle.

Bob was a 1940 graduate of Waverly High School and a member of First Church of the Nazarene, Hutchinson.   He served in the United States Army,...

Jul 19, 2021

Dominic Bruce White, 19, of Hutchinson, died July 19, 2021, at his home. He was born August 30, 2001, in Belleville, IL, the son of Jeffrey D. and Rochelle D. (Campbell) White.

Dominic graduated from Hutchinson High School in 2020. He worked as a collections clerk at Portfolio Recovery Associates and as a paralegal specialist in the...

Jul 19, 2021

Hayden Bret Cook, 27, of Hutchinson, passed away July 19, 2021, in his home.  He was born December 12, 1993, in Hutchinson, to Darran and Susan (Bird) Cook.

Hayden graduated from Buhler High School in 2012 and then attended Hutchinson Community College. He was a member of Church of the Holy Cross, in Hutchinson. Hayden played football...

Jul 17, 2021

John Milton Schneithorst, 90, died July 17, 2021, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  He was born January 7, 1931, in Kirtland, OH, to J. Milton and Lucretia G. (Brewster) Schneithorst.

John graduated from high school in 1948, and then joined the United States Navy.  He served from 1948 to 1952, during the Korean War, where he spent time...

Jul 16, 2021

Sherikaa "Denise" Johnson, 47, of Topeka, went to be with her Lord on July 16, 2021. She was born July 29, 1973, in Fort Rucker, Alabama. Denise was the eldest child of Stanley Johnson, of Tacoma, Washington, and Marilyn (McLeod) Johnson, of Huntsville, Alabama. She has resided in Kansas for the past 31 years.

Denise attended Carroll...

Jul 15, 2021

Floyd Charles 'Chuck' 'Cork' Kelley, 84, of South Hutchinson, died July 15, 2021, at his home. He was born June 4, 1937, in Beloit, to Warren D. and Ava M. (Broadbent) Kelley.

Chuck graduated from Jewell High School. He served in the United States Army from 1956 to 1958. A Hutchinson resident since 1960, Chuck worked briefly...

Jul 13, 2021

Lois Faye (Goering) Cline, 79, of South Hutchinson, died July 13, 2021, at her home. She was born November 12, 1941, in Hutchinson, to Edward and Lorena (Schwartz) Goering.

Lois graduated from Pretty Prairie High School in 1959, and then attended HCC to study music. She was a homemaker and also worked as a family support specialist...

Jul 12, 2021

Robert Timothy "Bob" Hart, 78, died July 12, 2021, at his daughter's home, in Hutchinson, KS.  He was born January 6, 1943, in Brownwood, TX, to Lloyd and Ruby (Hagen) Hart.

Bob retired as a meat cutter for Bayless Market, Ojai, CA.  He enjoyed basketball, writing songs, and comic and joke books.  Bob was passionate to share...

Jul 12, 2021

Jacob Emil "Jake" Gehring, 90, died July 12, 2021, at Salina Regional Medical Center.  He was born June 13, 1931, in Moundridge, to Emil J. C. and Goldie (Schwartz) Gehring.

Jake graduated from Moundridge High School.  He retired as a heavy equipment operator for the Reno County Landfill.    Jake enjoyed fishing and was a member of First...

Jul 12, 2021

Elizabeth 'Betty' Ellen (Crotts) Kee, 86, passed away July 12, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  She was born February 10, 1935, at Grace Hospital, Hutchinson, to Russell Lawrence and Elizabeth (Burke) Crotts.

Betty worked various office positions for 20 years and retired from Civil Service, after working 25 years for the United States Department of Air...

Jul 10, 2021

Donna Mae Lackey, 93, died July 10, 2021, at Pleasant Hills, Hutchinson.  She was born May 22, 1928, in McPherson County, to Frank and Ella (Stecher) Wittorff.

Donna Mae attended Wolf Creek Grade School and graduated from Inman Rural High School in 1946.  She grew up on a farm, and continued living the farm life after she...