Obituaries

Dec 6, 2025

Marsha Elaine Thompson, 77, of Hutchinson, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2025, at her home surrounded by family. She was born April 3, 1948, in Hutchinson, the daughter of Abraham Navarro and Eleanor Martinez Navarro.

Marsha attended school in Hutchinson and graduated from Trinity Catholic High School in 1966. She also attended Hutchinson Community College. Marsha was...

Dec 3, 2025

Roberta M. Avery, 87, of Hutchinson, died December 3, 2025, at Hospice House in Hutchinson. She was born January 22, 1938, in Hutchinson, to Lee and Esther (Goff) Totten.

On November 6, 1951, Roberta married Robert Avery in Hutchinson. They shared 60 wonderful years of marriage before his death on January 28, 2012.

Roberta was...

Dec 1, 2025

Kathrine "Kathy" Moll died on December 1, 2025, in Hutchinson, Kansas.  She was born November 30, 1946, in Yakima, Washington, the oldest child of Robert D. and Yvonne B. Krehbiel.

She is survived by her: husband, Charles K. Moll, Hutchinson, Kansas; son, W. Robert Lyman, Chicago, Illinois; siblings, Thomas J. (Diane) Krehbiel, Tempe, Arizona; Susan K. (Larry)...

Dec 1, 2025

Caleb Jeffrey Ropp, 7, surrounded by his loving family, entered into heaven's gates on December 1, 2025.  He was born December 23, 2017, in Hutchinson, to Jeffrey and Erica (Smith) Ropp.

Caleb was a second grader at Central Christian School.  He was "all boy" and constantly on the go from climbing trees and playing outside with his...

Dec 1, 2025

Richard "Dick" Dean Dauber's loving spirit departed his earthly body to be reunited with his heavenly family on Monday, December 1, 2025, at Mennonite Friendship Communities in South Hutchinson, after a long battle with cancer.

Dick was born on January 19, 1935, in Hutchinson, Kansas, to Carl Emmit Dauber and Marie Anna (Wyler) Dauber Chase. Dick was...

Nov 29, 2025

Samuel Wilson "Sam" Hederstedt, 48, died November 29, 2025, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born August 5, 1977, in Hutchinson, to David Ross Hederstedt and Rae Patricia (Heath) Hederstedt.

Sam attended the Early Education Center, Faris Elementary School, and graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1999. He was a TECH consumer and enjoyed being around his...

Nov 26, 2025

Martha Lee Holmes, 70, of Haven, died November 26, 2025, at Hospice House in Hutchinson. She was born August 3, 1955, in Kansas City, MO, to Norman L. and Norma L. (Goddard) Voigts.

Martha grew up in Lenexa, where she graduated from Shawnee Mission Northwest high school in 1973. After graduation, she went to Kansas State University,...

Nov 25, 2025

Armando Diaz Viveros, 58, died unexpectedly November 25, 2025, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis, Wichita.  He was born October 14, 1967, in Cuernavaca, Mexico, to Fidencio Diaz Robles and Reynalda Viveros Vences.

Armando, also known by his family and friends as "Superman" or "Fox" graduated from Preparatoria #1 in Cuernavaca.  He immigrated to Hutchinson from Mexico...

Nov 24, 2025

Donna Savage Walters, 95, died November 24, 2025, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  She was born October 30, 1930, in Wichita, to Herbert Victor and Thelma J. (Blackshere), Savage, Sr.

Donna graduated high school in 1948, and Adela Hale Business School in 1950.  She was a member of Chi Omega and P.E.O. Chapter D.  Donna influenced many young...

Nov 23, 2025

Pat I. Bailey, 72, died November 23, 2025, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born on July 11, 1953, in Iola, KS to Charles Lloyd and H. Lucille (Pitser) Drake.

Pat worked at Ineeda Cleaners and Saylor Cleaners and as a waitress at Hickory Gables, before becoming the janitor for Bob Johnson Youth Shelter. She was...

Nov 23, 2025

Sharon L. Richardson, 90, of Hutchinson, died peacefully at her home on November 23, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born April 2, 1935, in Hutchinson to Charles and Kathryn (Follick) Hedger. On April 5, 1953, she married John Richardson in Hutchinson. They shared nearly 48 years of marriage before his death on February 23, 2001. Sharon was...

Nov 23, 2025

Howard Madison Bernard, 70, went to be with the Lord on November 23, 2025. He was born in Hutchinson on September 27, 1955, at St. Elizabeth Hospital to the late Kenneth and Lois Bernard.

A life-time resident of Hutchinson, he attended Avenue A Elementary School, Sherman Jr. High, and graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1973.

Nov 20, 2025

Lester George "L.G." Darling, 90, devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, died November 20, 2025, at Hester Care Center, Hutchinson.  He was born September 26, 1935, in Hutchinson, to David H. and Ariel V. (Trapp) Darling, Sr.

L.G. graduated from Hutchinson High School.  While attending high school, he worked at the 17th and Plum...

Nov 20, 2025

Phillip Clayton Sneed, 79, of Nickerson, Kansas, went to be with his Lord on November 20th, 2025. He was born in Ashland, Kansas, on September 11, 1946, to Lloyd and Eva (Baker) Sneed.

At the age of 17, Phillip enlisted in the United States Navy, proudly serving from 1963 to 1971, including service in the Vietnam War....

Nov 17, 2025

Baby Jai' Lani Amora Faudoa, arrived on September 26, 2025, filling our hearts with unimaginable joy and love. Jai' Lani, left this world peacefully on Monday, November 17, 2025, in her mother's arms, leaving a deep void in our hearts

To Jai' Lani, from mommy: My Jai' Lani Amora, mommy was so excited and happy when I...

Nov 17, 2025

Russell "Rusty" Wayne Field, 65, passed away at Diversicare-Hutchinson on November 17, 2025, following a 17-year battle with Polymyositis. He was born on September 6, 1960, in Hutchinson to Gene and Velma (Achilles) Field.

Rusty graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1979 and attended one year at Hutchinson Community College.  He worked as a machinist and a...

Nov 17, 2025

Daniel Brent Wiens, 39, of Inman, passed away on November 17, 2025, at his home with his wife and children by his side. Born on April 13, 1986, in Moundridge, Daniel lived a life defined by love, devotion, and an unwavering commitment to his family and faith.

Daniel married the love of his life, Ashley, on October...

Nov 17, 2025

David Lynn Allen, 81, formerly of Hutchinson, died November 17, 2025, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. He was born November 1, 1944, in Hutchinson, to Robert Le Moyne "Bob" and June M. (Bentley) Allen.

David graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1962, attended Hutchinson Community Junior College, and received his bachelor's degree in business from University of...

Nov 17, 2025

Lott Eugene Metzler, 82, died November 17, 2025, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born on May 15, 1943, in Hutchinson, to Nelson Alva and Belle Fordice (Stewart) Metzler, Sr.

Lott graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1961, he attended Sterling College, Hutchinson Community Junior College and Kansas University with a degree in engineering. He served in...

Nov 16, 2025

Rosemary Sutton, 86, died November 16, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society – Hutchinson Village. She was born on May 25, 1939, in Turon, to Samuel Stacy "Shorty" and Opal (Fountain) Kittle.

Rosemary was a graduate of Turon High School. She worked at Dillards, Hutchinson, retiring after 25 years of service. Rosemary enjoyed bowling and bowled on a...