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Banks Clifford Corwin

Banks Clifford Corwin

Dec 14, 2021

Banks Clifford Corwin, of Wichita, passed away on December 14, 2021, at Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City. He was born December 6, 2021, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, to Mitchell and Ciara (Callahan) Corwin.

Banks is survived by: his parents, Mitchell and Ciara Corwin, Wichita; grandparents, Dave and Christena Weber, Frank Callahan, Kim and Nancy Corwin, all...

Priscilla E. Nies

Priscilla E. Nies

Dec 13, 2021

Priscilla Elaine Nies, age 73, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 13, 2021 at the Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson, Kansas

She was born March 11, 1948 in Aberdeen, SD, to Benjamin and Lillian (Trautmann) Wagner.  The oldest of 6 children, Priscilla graduated from Ellendale High School and earned a...

John Franklin Milner

John Franklin Milner

Dec 13, 2021

John F. Milner, 60, died December 13, 2021, at his home.  He was born June 21, 1961, in Fort Smith, AR, to Robert H. and Olive W. (Waggener) Milner.

John grew up in Arkansas City, KS.  After graduating from Arkansas City High School, he attended Pittsburg State University, where he received his bachelor's degree.   John spent most...

Nicholas 'Nick' Harold Louis Cotton

Nicholas 'Nick' Harold Louis Cotton

Dec 13, 2021

Nicholas 'Nick' Harold Louis Cotton, 26, passed away December 13, 2021, at his home.  He was born September 21, 1995, in Porterville, CA, to Lloyd D. and Dawn Michelle (Clifton) Cotton.

Nick graduated from Porterville High School, Porterville, CA, and Wichita Technical Institute, Wichita, KS.  He served in the United States Army as a mechanic.  Nick was...

Ronald "Ronnie" D. Beem

Ronald "Ronnie" D. Beem

Dec 12, 2021

Ronald Dean "Ronnie" Beem, 67, died December 12, 2021, at his home.  He was born February 17, 1954, in Hutchinson, to Harold and Elma Jean (Hauschild) Beem.

Ronnie is survived by:  siblings:  Heide Chaney, Steve Beem, and Penny DeMoure; and five bonus children, Richard, Tugg, Sam, JJ, and Jake.

He was preceded in death by: ...

Rosie Vargas

Rosie Vargas

Dec 11, 2021

Rosie Pauline Vargas, 86, of Hutchinson, died December 11, 2021. She was born June 30, 1935, in Hutchinson, to Arcadio C. and Rita G. (Garcia) Aleman.

Rosie attended Hutchinson schools and graduated from beauty college in Michigan. She worked as a waitress at the Hutchinson Town Club for 30 years until retirement. Rosie's greatest joy in life...

Paul Lawson

Paul Lawson

Dec 11, 2021

Paul Lawson, 71, passed away December 11, 2021, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community, Buhler, KS.  He was born January 3, 1950, in Hardtner, KS, to Henry F. and Oma (Danley) Lawson.

Paul was a graduate of Central Christian High School, Hutchinson.  After high school, he pursued a lifelong career as a professional truck driver.  Paul was an...

Douglas "Doug" W. Schneider

Douglas "Doug" W. Schneider

Dec 11, 2021

Douglas William "Doug" Schneider, 53, died December 11, 2021, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  He was born July 12, 1968, in Great Bend, to Larry and Sharon (Marsh) Schneider.

Doug graduated from Great Bend High School in 1986, and later received his associates degree.  He enjoyed bow hunting and fishing.

On June 8, 1999, he married...

Ronald Dean O'Hara

Ronald Dean O'Hara

Dec 11, 2021

Ronald Dean O'Hara, 81, of Hutchinson, died December 11, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born February 2, 1940, in Hutchinson, to William and Helen (Epperson) O'Hara.

Ron graduated from Partridge High School in 1958, and attended Hutchinson Community College, Emporia State University, Sterling College, and earned his bachelor's degree in 1963. He was a...

Bonnie Coon

Bonnie Coon

Dec 11, 2021

Bonnita Lynn "Bonnie" Coon, 76, of Hutchinson, died December 11, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born June 20, 1945, in Emporia, to Ernest E. and Ramona J. (Phillips) Foster.

In addition to being a homemaker, Bonnie worked various jobs outside the home. She loved being a wife and mother. Her love language was giving...

Billy Campbell

Billy Campbell

Dec 10, 2021

Billy Frank Campbell, 70, of Hutchinson, died December 10, 2021, at his home. He was born August 13, 1951, in Carlsbad, New Mexico, to William and Jimmie (Dutton) Campbell.

Billy graduated high school in 1969, and in 1994, earned a degree from Hutchinson Community College. He served in the United States Army, Special Forces during the Vietnam...

Mary Ruth Sumner

Mary Ruth Sumner

Dec 10, 2021

Mary Ruth Sumner, 94, of Hutchinson, died December 10, 2021, at The Arbors at Waldron Place. She was born April 13, 1927, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Frank and Annie (Ketchum) Godfrey.

Mary was married to Ernest Sumner, who passed away on July 25, 1987.

She was a homemaker and enjoyed many hobbies, including painting....

Travis W. Thrash

Travis W. Thrash

Dec 9, 2021

Travis Wayne Thrash, 35, died December 9, 2021, in South Hutchinson.  He was born June 29, 1986, in Hutchinson, to Tracy Wayne and Tanya (Duer) Thrash.

Travis attended Buhler High School, and was a self-employed contractor.  He enjoyed tinkering with his "toys", riding his Harley Davidsons, and anything outdoors, from camping to cooking.  Travis was happiest when...

Evalyn Maxine Wyatt

Evalyn Maxine Wyatt

Dec 8, 2021

Evalyn Maxine Wyatt, 98, passed away December 8, 2021, at Good Samaritan Society-Hutchinson Village.  She was born November 16, 1923, in Attica, KS, to Herman Luther and Rosa Ellen (Stille) Koeppen.

On May 9, 1943, Maxine married Harold Dysart Wyatt, in Bay City, TX.  They shared over 37 years of marriage, prior to his death on November...

Dee A. Scrogin

Dee A. Scrogin

Dec 8, 2021

Dee Anne Scrogin, 84, formerly of Hutchinson, died unexpectedly Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at Heritage Pointe, Omaha, NE. She was born July 12, 1937, in Kansas City, KS, to Kermit Inor and Melba (Arnold) Oberg.

Dee graduated from St. John High School in 1955 and Kansas State University in 1959.  She taught middle school and high school...

Cindy Lou Taggart

Cindy Lou Taggart

Dec 8, 2021

Cynthia 'Cindy' Lou Taggart, 67, passed away December 8, 2021, at her home.  She was born June 18, 1954, in Hutchinson, to Charles L. and Jean Ruth (Blecha) Williams.

Cindy was a graduate of Hutchinson High School.  She worked as a Certified Nurses Aide in several nursing homes in the Hutchinson area.

On March 6,...

Charles Todd Potucek

Charles Todd Potucek

Dec 8, 2021

Charles Todd Potucek, 62, died December 8, 2021, at his home in Hutchinson, KS.  He was born August 15, 1959, in Dodge City, KS, the son of Charles W. Potucek, Jr. and Patricia Ruth (Pudden) Potucek.

Todd was a 1978 graduate of Hutchinson High School.  Following high school, Todd joined the United States Navy.  He served four...

Michael 'Mike' Duane Bergen

Michael 'Mike' Duane Bergen

Dec 7, 2021

Michael 'Mike' Duane Bergen, 70, passed away December 7, 2021, at his home.  He was born August 6, 1951, in Hutchinson, to Lee Elmer and Patricia Louise (Wilson) Bergen.

Mike was a 1969 graduate of Haven High School.  He was employed by the Kansas Department of Transporation as a highway maintenance worker, retiring with over 30 years...

Jody Ellen Feldhus

Jody Ellen Feldhus

Dec 7, 2021

Jody Ellen Feldhus, 60, of Hutchinson, died December 7, 2021, at Newton Medical Center. She was born September 7, 1961, in Pueblo, CO, to Everett L. and Betty Jean (Phelps) Roller.

Jody graduated from Park Hill Christian Academy in Pueblo and Baptist Bible College in Springfield, MO. She worked as a dental assistant, private school teacher, and...

Ray Dean Geffert

Ray Dean Geffert

Dec 6, 2021

Ray Dean Geffert, 68, of Haven, died December 6, 2021, at his home. He was born January 13, 1953, in Haven, to William and Nelda (Bogner) Geffert.

Ray graduated from Haven High School in 1971 and Hutchinson Vocational Technical School in 1972. He was an automotive mechanic for 40 years, working for Finnin-Eck Ford, Finnin Ford, and...

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