Obituaries

Oct 27, 2025

Richard S. Mackenzie, 77, passed away at his home in Scottsdale, Arizona, on October 27, 2025, after a two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer.

Born on October 1, 1948, in Hutchinson, Kansas, Richard was the son of Glenn Richard and Helen (Weeks) Mackenzie. He grew up in Hutchinson and graduated from Hutchinson High School. Richard earned his bachelor's degree...

Oct 25, 2025

Sharon Ann Poor, 80, died October 25, 2025, at her home, Hutchinson. She was born March 28, 1945, in Ellsworth, to Guy Everett and Sylvia Ann (Klima) Folk.

Sharon graduated from Holyrood High School in 1963. She attended Kansas State University, studying business. Sharon stayed at home and raised her daughters, before working at Hutchinson Clinic in...

Oct 24, 2025

Norman Dee "Norm" Lauver, 101, died at his residence on October 24, 2025. He was born October 11, 1924, in Cottonwood Falls, KS, to Dee Seth and Alma Lydia (Nafzinger) Lauver.

Norman graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1942 and attended Hutchinson Community College and Wichita State University. On June 20, 1943, he married Betty Jean Harrison...

Oct 22, 2025

On October 22, 2025, Mary Taggart Holderman, 92, passed away quietly, surrounded by her three children, Amy, Ann, and Dean. She was welcomed into the next world by her husband of 66 years, Wallace Holderman; her parents, Floyd and Florence Taggart; her sisters, Nancy Simpson and Ruth Barker; her brother-in-law, Ken Simpson; her niece, Brenda Billings; countless friends; and...

Oct 21, 2025

Robert D. "Bob" Hickman, 68, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at Hospice House of Reno County, Hutchinson, Kansas from complications of cancer.

Bob was born in Greeley, Colorado on December 15, 1956, to C.J. (Jim) and Shirley D. (Delbridge) Hickman. He spent the early years of his life growing up with his siblings on a cattle...

Oct 21, 2025

Winnie Redawn "Wendy" Stude, 61, of Nickerson, died October 21, 2025, at her home. She was born May 9, 1964, in Hutchinson, to Donald B. and Retha L. (Killian) Starnes.

Wendy graduated from Hutchinson High School and Butler Community College. She was the owner/operator of Blume Kennels in Nickerson from 1991-2003. Wendy then became a substance abuse...

Oct 20, 2025

Wilson Lee West, 90, died Monday, October 20, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society, Hutchinson. He was born May 24, 1935, in rural Amy, KS, to Wilson and Bessie (Sharp) West.

Growing up on the family farm in rural Lane County, KS, Lee attended Dighton High School, Dighton, KS, and graduated in 1953. After high school, Lee proudly...

Oct 20, 2025

Ronald Leroy Shannon Jr. passed to his eternal reward October 20, 2025, at his home in South Hutchinson, Kansas.

Ronald was born September 27, 1963, in McPherson, the son of Ronald Leroy Shannon Sr. and Shirley Earlene Shannon.

Ronald served honorably in the United States Navy and was especially proud of serving aboard the USS...

Oct 18, 2025

Virginia Mae Isaacson Yohe of Garland TX passed away peacefully on Saturday October 18, 2025, at the age of 92 while under hospice care at Ventana Senior Living in Dallas, Texas.  Virginia was born April 3, 1933, in Braham, MN, the daughter of Clarence Victor Isaacson and Hannah Mae Jernigan Isaacson.  Growing up predominantly in the Topeka Kansas area,...

Oct 18, 2025

Cheryl Kay McCown, 78, died October 18, 2025, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born on February 26, 1947, in Hutchinson to Loren C. and Velma L. (Bearden) McCown.

Cheryl was a Hutchinson High School graduate. She worked as an operator at Tyson's and Doskocil, before retiring and working at Skaets Steak Shop. Cheryl's cooking at...

Oct 15, 2025

Alex W. Macleod, died October 15, 2025, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  He was born January 4, 1932, in Dunoon, Scotland.

Alex is survived by:  his spouse, Judy Macleod of Hutchinson; son and daughters from previous marriage, Ian Macleod, Una Macleod and Fiona Macleod; three grandsons, Matthew Goins, Alec Macleod, and Connor Macleod; granddaughter, Anne Macleod; and great-grandchildren,...

Oct 15, 2025

Linda J. Ging, 84, died peacefully in Hutchinson Kansas on October 15, 2025.

Linda was born in Hutchinson in 1941. She married Robert Ging, raised two children and lived there until 1988, when she moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico. She was an accomplished artist and lived in Santa Fe for 33 years before returning to Kansas...

Oct 15, 2025

Ezra J. "J.R." Yoder, 88, of South Hutchinson, went to meet the Lord, on October 15, 2025, at Mennonite Friendship Communities. He was born July 21, 1937, in Weatherford, Oklahoma, to Ezra Sr. and Jemima (Mullet) Yoder.

Ezra grew up in the Old Order Amish church and was a member of Plainview Mennonite Church for many years....

Oct 13, 2025

In the stillness of the Children's Mercy chapel, held close by her Mama, Tayton Marie Haydon, 13 months, left this world wrapped in love and entered Heaven's eternal light.

Born August 31, 2024, to Tiffany Makey and Travis Haydon, Tayton's life was a living miracle. Diagnosed with Trisomy 18, she defied every odd and became a beacon...

Oct 12, 2025

Marietta S. Morris, 90, of Hutchinson, died October 12, 2025, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born September 15, 1935, in Balete, Aklan, Philippines, to Mateo Sioco and Lorentina Quinicio.

On March 29, 1980, Marietta married Michael Morris in Lyons, Kansas. They shared 45 beautiful years together before her death. Marietta and Michael moved to Hutchinson in...

Oct 12, 2025

Weymeth L. "W.L." Harrison, 88, died October 12, 2025, at Hospice House - Hutchinson. He was born December 1, 1936, on the family farm in rural Pratt County, to Henry E. and Opal E. (Henry) Harrison.

Weymeth graduated from Byers High School in 1954. He went on to earn his Bachelor of Education Degree from Fort Hays...

Oct 11, 2025

Rose Mayree Bridgeman Holcomb passed away peacefully on October 11, 2025, in Hutchinson, at the age of 97. She was born on the family farm southwest of Abbyville on November 5, 1927, to Leonard Bridgeman and Edith (Ehling) Bridgeman.

A 1945 graduate of Abbyville High School, Rose completed two years of college at Hutchinson Junior College, followed...

Oct 11, 2025

Wallace Eugene "Wally" Farthing, 89, died October 11, 2025, at The Arbors at Waldron Place, Hutchinson. He was born on January 30, 1936, in Hutchinson, to Lewis Sylvester and Lulu Wavey (Trotter) Farthing.

Wally graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1954 and attended Hutchinson Community Junior College. He enlisted into the United States Army in 1958, serving...

Oct 11, 2025

Frank Lamont "Monty" Stout, 76, passed away October 11, 2025, at Hospice House in Hutchinson.  He was born June 23, 1949, to Donald and Patricia (Clough) Stout in Sterling, Kansas.

On March 11, 1978, Monty married Linda Motko.  They celebrated over 47 years of marriage.

Monty was working at Dillon's warehouse when he heard the...

Oct 11, 2025

Caroline Helen McKee, 87, formerly of Hutchinson, died October 11, 2025, at Brookdale Senior Living in McPherson.  She was born March 10, 1938, in Wild Cherry, AR, to Raymond Orland and Grace Teresa (Conway) Shong.

Caroline graduated from Ellinwood High School, Hutchinson Community Junior College, and received her bachelor's degree from Fort Hays State University.  She worked...