Obituaries

Jun 5, 2021

Linda JoAnn  Creacy earned her heavenly wings June 5, 2021, at Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington.

Linda enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.  She spent most of her working years somewhere in a kitchen.  Linda loved to cook and she was exceptional at it. "Cookie" will be missed by many!

Linda leaves behind...

Jun 5, 2021

Michael David "Mike" Richardson, 37, of Haven, died June 5, 2021, at his home. He was born August 20, 1983, in Hutchinson to David and Rhonda (Blocker) Richardson.

Mike graduated from Haven High School in 2002, and went on to earn his Associates of Fire Science from Hutchinson Community College. He worked in many different places, including...

Jun 4, 2021

Sharon Kay Beck, 78, of Hutchinson, passed away June 4, 2021, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. She was born October 16, 1942, in Hutchinson, to Kenny 'Bud' and Kathleen (VanZandt) Barnhart.

Kay graduated from Buhler High School, Hutchinson Community College, and received her Bachelor's degree in business administration from McPherson College. She was the secretary at Buhler...

May 31, 2021

Ann Janet "Annie" Davenport Moeder, 73, passed away Monday, May 31, 2021, due to complications with pneumonia. She was born December 30, 1947, in Eugene, OR, to Joseph A. and Viola M. (Van Hoozen) Davenport.

As a child, Annie pretty much grew up on a horse. A passion of hers, she won many 1st place prizes to...

May 30, 2021

Ronald John "Ron" Dryden, 65, died May 30, 2021, at Pine Village, Moundridge.  He was born December 1, 1955, in Larned, to Robert Scott and Velda Lenora (Ernsting) Dryden.

Ron graduated from Larned High School in 1974.  He worked on the family farm, before finding his passion as an over-the-road truck driver, typically hauling hazardous material.  Ron...

May 30, 2021

Mereko Barker, 92, of Hutchinson, passed away May 30, 2021, at her home. She was born January 10, 1929, in Tokyo, Japan, to Dinbae and Eku Horiguchi.

Mereko graduated from high school in Tokyo in 1947. Following high school, she worked as a clerk at Camp Zama, Yokohama, Japan, a U.S. Army Base which was a logistics...

May 29, 2021

Brenda Kaye Hosler, 76, of Hutchinson, died May 29, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  She was born April 7, 1945, in Hugoton, to Glenn and Dorothy (McGehee) Brown.

Brenda loved to craft and did many different types of crafts, including knitting and quilting. She often gave away the things she made to friends and family. Brenda...

May 29, 2021

Tina Rae Harris, 66, of Buhler, KS passed away suddenly on May 29, 2021. She was born in Boyd, Kentucky and raised in Kokomo, Indiana. Tina was the daughter of the late Ernest Frazier and Levonia Virginia (Riffe) Frazier.

She was a lifelong, loving fan of the Dallas Cowboys and New York Yankees, but her love for...

May 26, 2021

Alvin Lloyd Fry, 92, died May 26, 2021, at his granddaughter's home in Goddard. He was born March 6, 1929, in Haven, to Chris and Melinda (Borntrager) Fry.

Alvin grew up Amish and completed 7 th grade at Yoder. He was an Electrolux Corp. sales representative.

Alvin was a loving and devoted Baptist, and was...

May 25, 2021

Kathleen Joy "Kathy" Rodriguez, 59, died May 25, 2021, surrounded by her family.  She was born March 3, 1962, in McPherson, to Marion Olin and Wilma Rose (Vinsonhaler) Maynard.

Kathy graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1980. She worked as a supervisor at Waggoners, Inc. for over 25 years. Kathy enjoyed oil painting, reading, cooking, and baking. ...

May 24, 2021

Vicki Lynn Lundstedt, 72, of South Hutchinson, died May 24, 2021, at her home. She was born August 28, 1948, in Halstead, to Samuel and Hazel (Rimby) Crozier.

Vicki graduated from Mount Hope High School in 1966, and Sidney's Beauty School in 1967. While living in Texas she attended the Bryan Institute to study nursing. Vicki was...

May 23, 2021

Marilyn Ruth Fisher, 82, died May 23, 2021, at her home.  She was born April 12, 1939, in Amarillo, TX, to Robert H. and Mary Frances (Merriman) Howes.

Marilyn graduated from Palo Duro High School, Amarillo, TX, in 1957.  She moved to Hutchinson in 1967, and worked alongside her husband, Ray, for 24 years at Ray Fisher...

May 23, 2021

Edwin Wayne "Ed" Boyd known by many as "Eddie", 80, of Hutchinson, died May 23, 2021, at his home. He was born on August 5, 1940, in Eunice, New Mexico to Claude and Mary (Minton) Boyd.

Ed joined the United States Army in 1960 and served for two years. He worked at Eaton for many years as...

May 21, 2021

Daniel Velasquez Vieyra, 93, passed away May 21, 2021, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  He was born April 10, 1928, in Hutchinson, to Luis Chavando and Bibiana (Velasquez) Vieyra.

Daniel attended Hutchinson High School.  He served in the United States Army during World War II from 1946 to 1948 and during the Korean War from 1950 to 1953. ...

May 21, 2021

Samuel William Yancey, 64, of Anthony, died on May 21, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born on August 29, 1956, in Wakeeney, to Kenneth and Norma (Fabricius) Yancey.

Sam loved his Lord, Jesus. He loved his family, going to church and reading his Bible. Sam also loved music, horses, basketball, old Cadillacs, bank shots...

May 19, 2021

Martin James "Marty" Killham Jr., 64, of Hutchinson, died May 19, 2021, at his home in Hutchinson. He was born on February 25, 1957, in Lewistown, Montana to Martin and Shirley (Stephens) Killham.

Marty graduated from Fergus County High School in Lewistown, Montana and attended Montana Technological School of Mining, where he played football and basketball.  He...

May 18, 2021

Andrew Austin Tolbert, 27, of Hutchinson, died May 18, 2021. He was born February 28, 1994, in Hutchinson, to Mack Tolbert and Sebrina Dickerson.

Andrew graduated from Hutchinson High School in 2013. He earned several degrees and certifications through Hutchinson Community College, including: coding, computer science, computer technology, IT support, and automation engineering. Andrew was an automation...

May 17, 2021

Michael Astle "Mike" Armour, 80, died May 17, 2021, at Legend of Hutchinson.  He was born April 29, 1941, in Hutchinson, to Thomas and Dorothy Larue (Astle) Armour.

Mike graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1959, Kansas University in 1964, and Pilot School at Williams Air Force Base, Chandler, AZ, in 1966.

He flew for...

May 14, 2021

Jimmie Doyle Symonds, 82, of Hutchinson, died May 14, 2021, at Hospice House. He was born March 6, 1939, in Ramona, OK, to Orville K. and Dorothy M. (Davis) Symonds.

Jimmie owned and operated Symonds Painting, in Hutchinson, for over 30 years, before retiring at the age of 72. After retirement, he enjoyed yardwork and spending time...

May 14, 2021

David Wayne Anno, 62, passed away May 14, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson, KS.  He was born February 14, 1959, in Falls City, NE, to Dwaine L. and Juanita (Prater) Anno, Sr.

David graduated from Falls City Sacred Heart High School.  He was a self-employed over-the-road truck driver and enjoyed every moment of being on...