Obituaries

Dec 6, 2021

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our son and brother, Jeffrey Lorne Glascock, 50, who passed away December 6, 2021, at his home in Wichita. Jeff was born April 29, 1971, in Downey, CA, the son of Hobert and Cathy (Anderson) Glascock.

He grew up in Hutchinson and attended Hutchinson schools. Jeff...

Dec 6, 2021

Patsy Lou Holmes, 85, of Haven, passed away December 6, 2021, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Vickie and Brian Lanning. She was born March 21, 1936, in Halstead, to Walter and Geneva (Hicks) Schoonover.

On August 8, 1959, Patsy married Johnny Dean Holmes. They shared 61 years together before he passed on November 18,...

Dec 5, 2021

Kim Wickliffe Voth, 55, formerly of Hutchinson, died December 5, 2021, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita.  She was born January 12, 1966, in Hutchinson, to Richard Allen and Betty Jean (Hughes) Wickliffe.

Kim graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1984.  Throughout her working career, she enjoyed coordinating the stages for the Kansas State Fair, working at the...

Dec 5, 2021

The family of Kim Wickliffe Voth, formerly of Hutchinson, invites all her family and friends to join them in celebrating her life.  After her valiant fight with cancer, Kim died December 5, 2021.  The celebration of a life well-lived will be from 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 21, 2022, at Botanica Gardens- Lotus Hall, 701 Amidon St.,...

Dec 4, 2021

Keith Burgess, 72, passed away December 4, 2021.  He was born August 6, 1949, in Hutchinson, KS, to Hubert and Ruth Burgess.

Keith graduated from Nickerson High School, Providence Hospital Radiologic Technology School, and Columbia College.  He enjoyed showing, as well as breeding, his Ayrshire dairy cattle and passing that love on to his son and grandchildren. ...

Dec 3, 2021

Kathryn Elaine Davenport, 79, of Hutchinson, died December 3, 2021, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. She was born February 23, 1942, in Lyons, to Frank B. and Melba L. (Smith) Runyan.

Elaine graduated from Windom High School in 1960 and Hutchinson Community College. She worked in the accounting department of Kwik Shop and also as a Kwik...

Nov 30, 2021

Betty Jean Greever, 81, passed away November 30, 2021, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  She was born September 1, 1940, in Hutchinson, to Bernard Paul and Arlie Irene (Taylor) Hiebert.

Betty was a 1958 graduate of Nickerson High School, and graduated from Sidney's Hairdressing College, Hutchinson.  Co-owner operator of Graves Builders and designed multiple homes in Hutchinson.

Nov 30, 2021

Issac Anthony Reed, 14, of Hutchinson, died November 30, 2021, at his home. He was born March 15, 2007, in Hutchinson, to Brittanya Jones and Brian Stockemer.

Issac was a freshman at Hutchinson High school. He loved music and dancing and had dreams of becoming a DJ and singer. He played video games and loved to spend...

Nov 29, 2021

Dwight Conrad Jurgens, 75, passed away November 29, 2021.  He was born June 6, 1946, in Colorado Springs, CO.

Dwight was an avid Denver Broncos fan.  He enjoyed his grandkids, writing, and watching every season of the television show, 'Friends', from beginning to the end.

Dwight is survived by:  his children, Eric Lisco of Hutchinson,...

Nov 29, 2021

Sharon Lynn Ledgerwood, 83, died November 29, 2021, at her home.  She was born meJune 26, 1938, in Carthage, MO, to Earl and Twyla (Coats) Powell.

Sharon graduated from Carterville High School, Carterville, MO, and received her Associates Degree in Nursing from Hutchinson Community College.  Her strong-will and sense of humor served her well, working as a...

Nov 28, 2021

Gerald E. "Gerry" Graber, 83, of Hutchinson, died November 28, 2021, at Azria Health Nursing Home, Wichita. He was born September 18, 1938, in Kingman, to Edwin and Edna (Graber) Graber.

Gerry graduated from Pretty Prairie High School, Bethel College, and Emporia State University with a Master's of Education. He taught for many years at Wiley Elementary...

Nov 27, 2021

James Riley "Jim" Southworth, 78, of Hutchinson, died November 27, 2021, at his home. He was born May 13, 1943, in Hutchinson, the son of Earl H. and Eva A. (Phipps) Southworth.

Jim served in the United States Army from 1965-1968 and then spent 20 years in the Kansas Army National Guard. He retired as a bus...

Nov 27, 2021

Donna Sue "Susan" McConnell, 79, of Hutchinson, died November 27, 2021, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born April 8, 1942, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, to George and Leona (Carvel) Ruble.

Susan was a graduate of Hutchinson High School. She worked as a secretary for Sky Craft, tax prep for Tennant, and bookkeeper for Farm Management. Susan loved...

Nov 25, 2021

Marlyne "Mernie" Nininger, 103, died November 25 (Thanksgiving Day), 2021. She was born Marlyne Charlotte Neel, April 13, 1918, in Windom, Kansas, the third of five children, to Walter and Edna (Bengston) Neel.

Mernie graduated from Hutchinson High School, where she met Lawrence "Larry" Nininger in chemistry class. They were married October 14, 1939, and shared nearly...

Nov 25, 2021

Deborah "Debbie" Jeanne Gehring, 66, South Hutchinson, passed away on November 25, 2021, at her home, after a long battle of cancer. She was born April 18, 1955, in Hutchinson, to Owen and Oral (Hughbanks) Hodges.

Debbie was very close to her two daughters, Nichole Clary (Matthew) of Wichita and Natalie Torrey (Caleb) of Saint George. They...

Nov 24, 2021

Crist H. Yoder, 90, died November 24, 2021, at his home.  He was born April 2, 1931, in Hutchinson, to Harmon and Lizzie (Garver) Yoder.

Crist committed his life to Christ in his youth and was a faithful member of Center Amish Mennonite Church.  He was known in the community for his cheerful friendliness and grateful spirit. ...

Nov 23, 2021

Robert Michael Hauck born on April 7, 1946, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on November 23, 2021.

Son of Georgette Vasconi and Charles Hauck, Bob was a force to be reckoned with. If you were lucky enough to spend 5 minutes with him, you quickly learned that he shared his opinion quite loudly, told...

Nov 23, 2021

Colena Austin, 88, passed away November 23, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  She was born February 18, 1933, in Minneapolis, KS, to Herbert Gordon and Ruth (Payne) Freeman.

Colena was a 1951 graduate of Minneapolis High School.  She worked at the Partridge Public Library fulltime from March 1966 to April 1998, and then part time from...

Nov 23, 2021

Barbara Jane Rauckman, 90, passed away November 23, 2021, at Meadowlark Hills Wroten House, Manhattan, KS.  She was born July 10, 1931, in Wichita, KS, to Clifton and Lucy (Stamback) Meade.

Barbara was a 1949 graduate of Wichita North High School, and attended Kansas State University and Friends University.  She was employed by Kansas State University as...

Nov 22, 2021

Lola Marie Havercroft, 82, of Wichita, died November 22, 2021, at Thorne Care Center, Wesley Towers. She was born October 25, 1939, in Darlow, to Glen E. and Avice M. (Eisiminger) Havercroft.

Lola graduated from Partridge High School in 1957 and from Kansas State Teacher's College in Emporia in 1961. She taught P.E. at Wichita South High...