Obituaries

Nov 6, 2021

Lois Mae Moeckel, 93, passed away November 6, 2021, at her home.  She was born July 14, 1928, on a farm near Garfield, KS, to Wayne and Ada (Gibson) Vinson.  Lois was the youngest of their four children.

Lois was a graduate of Garfield High School, Garfield.  She attended Fort Hays State University where she met her...

Nov 6, 2021

Robert Lee Campbell, 75, a life-long resident of Plevna, went home to Heaven on November 6, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  He was born May 10, 1946, in Stafford, to Howard and Dorothy (Herriman) Campbell.

Lee was a 1964 graduate of Fairfield High School, Langdon.  On November 14, 1964, he married Kathy Ford. Together they had...

Nov 5, 2021

Frances Louise Hess, 98, of Hutchinson, died November 5, 2021, at Hospice House. She was born October 15, 1923, near Langdon, one of nine children of Clifford and Agnes (McAtee) Gadbury.

Frances was a homemaker. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, cooking, and raising flowers – especially irises. Frances was a member of Sylvia United Methodist Church and United...

Nov 4, 2021

Darrell Leon Johnson, 67, died Thursday, November 4, 2021, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born January 12, 1954, in Childress, TX, to Leon and Mellissa Mae (Stroud) Johnson.

As owner and operator of Spears Gun Shop, he was a self-employed gunsmith, and tool and die maker.  Darrell was also a builder of release triggers for professional...

Nov 4, 2021

Robert G. "Bob" Schrag, 75, died November 4, 2021, surrounded by his family, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  He was born April 19, 1946, in Halstead, to Paul Andrew and Alvina Bertha (Krehbiel) Schrag.

Bob graduated from Burrton High School.  He worked for Cessna for 10 years, before opening his own business, Shooters Supply & Tackle, which...

Nov 3, 2021

Ginny Stephenson, 93, passed away on November 3, 2021, at Pleasant View Home, Inman, Kansas, after a brief illness.  She was born April 5, 1928, in Hutchinson, Kansas, to Willis Hoagland and Hilda (Graber) Hoagland.

Ginny was a graduate of Hutchinson High School and Hutchinson Community College.  She married B.L. Stephenson on July 19, 1948, in Hutchinson. ...

Nov 2, 2021

Mary Ann Marx, 93, of Hutchinson, died November 2, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born, March 10, 1928, in Hoisington, to Paul and Doris (Smith) Winslow.

Mary Ann belonged to the Order of the Eastern Star Silver Leaf Chapter #464 and Moose Lodge #982. She was a member of the Women of the Moose...

Oct 31, 2021

Alan Ray 'Pete' Maxfield, 72, of Hutchinson, passed away peacefully October 31, 2021, at Hospice House. He was born June 22, 1949, in Hutchinson, to LeRoy V. 'Bus' and Dorothy F. 'Dot' (Renner) Maxfield.

Pete graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1968. He served in the United States Navy from 1969 to 1973 and was deployed to...

Oct 31, 2021

Jodi Suzanne Welch, 56, of Great Bend, died October 31, 2021, at the Research Medical Center, Kansas City. She was born May 14, 1965, in Hutchinson, to Gary and Nancy (Riggins) Witham.

Jodi graduated from Hutchinson High School and completed a nursing program at Hutchinson Community College.

She is survived by: sons, Nicholas Welch (Christina),...

Oct 30, 2021

Rose Ann, "Rosie" to her family and friends, 91, was welcomed to her heavenly home on October 30, 2021.  "Welcome Home good and faithful servant ".

She was born September 11, 1930, in the family farmhouse in Stratton, NE to Mary (Hulbl) and Bohumel Faimon.  She had a  strong bond with her twin brother Rich and they...

Oct 30, 2021

Roy Lavern Tracy Jr., 55, of Hutchinson, died October 30, 2021, at his home. He was born March 9, 1966, in Clinton, Oklahoma, to Roy and Billie (Seward) Tracy.

Roy is survived by his siblings: sister, Thelma Minium (Kenny), Hutch; brother, Jessee Tracy (Lucy), Hutchinson; sister, Roberta Osenbaugh (Melvin) Turon; and brother, Ed Howes (Linda), Hutchinson.

Oct 29, 2021

Grace Marie Dahlke (Frankenstein), 94, passed away peacefully at her daughter's home on Friday, October 29, 2021 in Bixby, Oklahoma, in the presence of several family members. Following her passing, her family celebrated her with two hours of singing gospel songs and hymns, praying with her, talking to her, loving her, and wishing her a beautiful reunion in Heaven...

Oct 29, 2021

Mary Ellen Torrez, or "Frances" as she was known by many, 79, died Friday, October 29, 2021, surrounded by her family at her home.  She was born October 1, 1942, in Hutchinson, to Petronilo and Rejina (Moreno) Navarro.

Mary graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1960.  She worked as a retail sales associate for Sears and Walmart,...

Oct 28, 2021

Lenora Anne (Linscheid) Althaus, 79, of Hutchinson, died October 28, 2021, at her home. She was born September 23, 1942, in Burlington, to Harold and Marjorie (Pultz) Linscheid.

Lenora attended McPherson High School. She worked for 36 years at Underground Vaults and Storage and held numerous titles, including records supervisor. Lenora belonged to Moose Lodge #982 and...

Oct 27, 2021

Burton W. Snyder passed away on October 27, 2021, at Mennonite Friendship Communities.  He was born on March 26, 1920, to Burt and Rachel (Dowdy) Snyder in St. John, Kansas.  Burton grew up west of St. John on the farm homesteaded by his grandfather.  He graduated from St. John High School in 1939.

Burton was a WWII...

Oct 26, 2021

Brenda Kay Adamson, 72, passed away October 26, 2021, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  She was born March 4, 1949, in Larned, to Maurice and Wanita (Pinkston) Wyman.

Brenda graduated from Hutchinson High School and Salt City Business College.  She was employed for over 30 years at DJ Liquor Store, formerly Rayl's Liquor Store.  Brenda was also employed...

Oct 26, 2021

Raeburn M. "Marvin" Howard, 92, died October 26, 2021, surrounded by his family, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  He was born April 22, 1929, in Hutchinson, to Raeburn McKinley and Jessie E. (McElwain) Howard.

Marvin grew up on the family farm east of Burrton, attended Page School-District 08 and graduated from Burrton High School.  He proudly served in...

Oct 26, 2021

Reva Nadine Goheen, 70, of Hutchinson, died October 26, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born November 1, 1950, in Hutchinson, to William and Lorene (Smith) Olson.

Reva graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1968 and attended Hutchison Community College. She was a homemaker. Reva enjoyed playing games of all kinds; from Yahtzee with her...

Oct 24, 2021

Kathern Jean Droegemeier, 69, passed away October 24, 2021, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  She was born April 4, 1952, in Little River, to Kenneth Eugene and Elfie Mae (Eikleberry) Droegemeier.

Kathern was a graduate of Geneseo High School, Geneseo, and received an Associate of Arts degree from a business school.  She was employed as the office manager...

Oct 24, 2021

Allen Dean Thiessen, 91, died October 24, 2021, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born September 5, 1930, in Reno County, to Henry B. and Katherine (Schierling) Thiessen.

Allen attended Inman High School and Hutchinson Community Junior College.  He retired from Kansas Gas Service, after 33 years of service.  Allen was a former trustee at First Mennonite...