Ronald Dale Johnson
Feb 3, 2021
Ronald Dale Johnson, 77, passed away February 3, 2021, at his residence. He was born October 14, 1943, in Pelican Rapids, MN, to Morgan Clayton and Myrtle Lillian (Satter) Johnson.
Ronald served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He worked as a self-employed carpenter building homes in California, and in the Maintenance Department at...
Alden 'Andy' Albert Anderson
Feb 2, 2021
Alden 'Andy' Albert Anderson, 92, passed away February 2, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson, KS. He was born October 19, 1928, in Clermont, IA, to Albert and Alma (Ostle) Anderson.
Andy was a 1946 graduate of Clermont High School, Clermont, IA. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1951 to 1953. Andy was...
Brenda J. Young
Feb 2, 2021
Brenda Joy Young, 58, died peacefully, with her husband, Myron, by her side, Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born March 2, 1962, in Phoenix, AZ, to Harvey Arthur and Ruth Jeannette (Classen) Ebersole.
Brenda graduated from Central Christian High School and attended Hutchinson Community College. She was a self-employed artist, working...
Ernestine J Sivils
Feb 2, 2021
Ernestine Janette Sivils, 76, of Partridge, died February 2, 2021, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born February 28, 1944, in Hutchinson, to Floyd and Ruth (Cooper) Eisiminger.
Ernestine graduated from Partridge Rural High School in 1962, and then went on to become an X-ray technician for many years before meeting her husband, Kenny. She was co-owner/operator...
Rick Ojeda
Jan 30, 2021
Richard "Rick" Ojeda, 79, of Hutchinson, died, January 30, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born December 10, 1941, in Hutchinson, to John and Elizabeth (Caudillo) Ojeda.
Rick graduated from Hutchinson High School and Sidney's Hair Dressing College, but he often joked that he went to Yale, "in the front and out the back". He...
Lavon Emery Thompson
Jan 27, 2021
It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of our beloved father, LaVon Emery Thompson. He was 91, passing away January 27, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born March 15, 1929, in Ulysses, to Guy Emery and Mary A. (Coons) Thompson. He was met in heaven by the love of his life –...
Merlin "Mike" Bickel
Jan 27, 2021
Merlin "Mike" Bickel, 72, died January 27, 2021, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born October 22, 1948, in Salina, to Merlin Adam and Lavonne Avenell "Bonnie" (Briggs) Bickel.
Mike graduated from Nickerson High School in 1967 and Hutchinson Community Junior College in 1969. He served in the United States Army. Following the Army, Mike attended classes...
Marion Don Courson
Jan 26, 2021
Marion Don Courson, 73, of Hutchinson, died January 26, 2021, at his home. He was born September 17, 1947, in Great Bend, to Marion and Viola (Moss) Courson.
Don graduated from Larned High School in 1965. On April 11, 1970, he married the love of his life, Janice Marie Farmer, in Larned. They shared over 50 years...
Constance 'Connie' Joan Cochran
Jan 26, 2021
Constance 'Connie' Joan Cochran, 87, passed away at Pleasant Hills, Hutchinson. She was born May 9, 1933, in Hutchinson, to Jesse Casper and Mildred Alice (Tubbs) Ehrlich.
Connie graduated from Hutchinson High School. She was the Assistant Campus Store Manager at Hutchinson Community College (formerly Hutchinson Community Junior College), retiring in 1995, with over 22 years of...
Cherry Ann Warner
Jan 24, 2021
Cherry Ann Warner, 85, died January 24, 2021, at The Arbors at Waldron Place, Hutchinson. She was born January 5, 1936, in Lyons, to Kenneth Charles and Alwyn (Warrick) Alexander.
Cherry Ann graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1954, and Hutchinson Community Junior College in 1956. She worked as a buyer for the home furnishings department at...
Christopher Lucas Stephenson
Jan 24, 2021
Christopher Lucas Stephenson, 35, of Belton, MO, died January 24, 2021, at his home. He was born October 2, 1985, in Hutchinson, to Dan and Gail (Ayers) Stephenson.
Chris graduated from Buhler High School in 2004. He immediately enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served until 2007. Chris received a Purple Heart for injuries he...
Robert 'Bob' Bruce Wilson
Jan 23, 2021
Robert 'Bob' Bruce Wilson, 77, passed away January 23, 2021, at Diversicare of Hutchinson. He was born July 2, 1943, in Great Bend, to Ralph Austin and Alma Louise (Evans) Wilson.
Bob was a 1961 graduate of Winfield High School and earned an Associates Degree from Hutchinson Community College in 1976. Following his high school graduation, Bob...
Kathy Lett
Jan 23, 2021
Helen "Kathy" Lett, 78, of Manhattan, died January 23, 2021, at Good Shepherd Hospice House, Manhattan. She was born March 10, 1942, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Charles and Helen (Brown) Herzer.
Kathy graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1960. She was a homemaker. Kathy also volunteered helping women who had been victims of abuse in Reno...
Margie Darlene Knoche
Jan 22, 2021
Margie Darlene Knoche, 87, passed away January 22, 2021, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born January 15, 1934, in Larned, to Byron W. and Zelma Louise (Gagnebin) Cooper, Sr.
Margie was a 1952 graduate of Abbyville High School. She was a member of the Abbyville Extension Home Unit (EHU) and a Girl Scout leader. Margie was...
Rena Childs
Jan 21, 2021
Rena Childs, 66, passed away January 21, 2021, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born October 2, 1954, in Dahlonega, GA, to Paul Edward 'Ed' and Hazel (Greenfield) Webster.
Rena was a 1972 graduate of Penalosa High School, Penalosa. She was the owner of a home renovation company while living in Florida. Rena was an accomplished bowler,...
Tom Worthing
Jan 21, 2021
Tom Worthing, 75, died January 21, 2021, at his home, in Inman. He was born June 24, 1945, in Goodland, to Augustin Dea and Ruth (Tauscher) Worthing. Tom's dad died when Tom was only six years old, and his mother later married Dale Domeny.
Tom graduated from Wamego High School in 1963, McPherson College in 1967 (with...
Wayne George Kempke
Jan 20, 2021
Wayne George Kempke, 81, of Hutchinson, passed away January 20, 2021, at his home. He was born August 7, 1939, in Ellsworth, the son of George Oakland and Rose Pauline (Schneider) Kempke.
Wayne graduated from Holyrood High School in 1957. He continued to help his parents on the farm and sang music at the Hoisington radio station...
Stewart Anthony Bichet Ii
Jan 19, 2021
Stewart Anthony Bichet II, 51, Hillsboro, best known as owner and operator of ASAP Auto Glass 2003-2020, peacefully passed away January 19, 2021, at Ascension Via Christi St. Joseph, Wichita, from diabetic complications.
He was born April 9, 1969, in Hutchinson, to Frederick and Carol (Smith) Bichet. Stewart was incredibly smart, even achieving the coveted Eagle Scout...
Irma Abrahams
Jan 18, 2021
Irma Abrahams, 99, of Hutchinson, died January 18, 2021, at Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson. She was born July 21, 1921, in Western, Nebraska, to Edward and Nessie (Duba) Petracek.
Irma graduated from high school in Wilbur, Nebraska. She worked for Elgin Watch Company in Nebraska, placing the jewels in the watches. Irma and her husband moved to...
Lynn Jeanette Montandon
Jan 18, 2021
Lynn Jeanette Montandon, 70, passed away January 18, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born September 16, 1950, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, to Frank and Tressa Millar.
Lynn graduated from Prince of Wales High School, Vancouver. She was employed by Reno County in the Inspection Department and the Health Department, retiring with over 20...
