Obituaries

Jun 10, 2021

Eldon LaVerne 'Verne' Tilton, 89, died June 10th, 2021, surrounded by his family. He was born on March 4th, 1932, in Hutchinson, to Alto Harold and Viola Grace (Fox) Tilton.

Verne graduated from Sterling High School in 1950. After high school, he began working at a Chevrolet garage in Sterling. Verne later was a farmer/stockman in southwest...

Jun 10, 2021

Karen Beth Kelman, 60, died June 10, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  She was born April 28, 1961, in Wichita, to Dallas Lew and Elsie (Nickel) Macklin.

Karen graduated from Buhler High School and Pratt Community College, where she received her degree as a registered nurse. She worked as a nurse for over 20 years at...

Jun 9, 2021

Michael Scott Engle, 64, died June 9, 2021, in Columbus, OH.  He was born September 23, 1956, in Hutchinson, to Mike Engle and Christine (Spaulding) Adkins.

Michael is survived by:  sons, Scott Engle, Austin, TX, and Chad Engle, Wichita; grandchildren, Madyson Paige and Kaleb Engle; siblings, Richard Engle, Sharon Engle, both of Hutchinson, Kenneth Engle, Fort Scott,...

Jun 6, 2021

Mary Dona Teaney, 93, of Halstead, died June 6, 2021, at Halstead Health and Rehab. She was born December 25, 1927, in Turon, to Harry and Mina (Davis) Dimitt.

Dona graduated from Turon High School in 1946. She was a homemaker. Dona loved the Arlington Senior Center and was very involved there. She was an avid bowler...

Jun 6, 2021

Nancy Elizabeth Sawaya, 57, passed away June 6, 2021, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  She was born June 17, 1963, in Phoenix, AZ.  Her parents were Clifford and Darlene (Buggeln) Leitzel.

Nancy was a 1981 graduate of Hutchinson High School.  She was employed by Dillons for 25 years.

On March 27, 1981, Nancy married Chris Sawaya,...

Jun 6, 2021

Jimmy Riley Hodges, 67, passed away June 6, 2021, at his home.  He was born October 12, 1953, in Hutchinson, to Benny Riley and Betty Jeane (Snyder) Hodges.

Jimmy was a 1971 graduate of Buhler High School.  He worked as a sales manager for various companies.  Jimmy enjoyed sports and was a decorated athlete.  His appreciation for...

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. ...