Obituaries

Jun 16, 2021

Elizabeth "Bizzie" Danielle Delgado, 37, of Burrton, died June 16, 2021, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis. She was born April 30, 1984, in Hutchinson to Ronald and Janet (Garcia) Delgado.

Bizzie was a hard worker and worked several places, including Tyson, Alcoa, and CNH. She was also a homemaker and a dedicated mother for many years....

Jun 15, 2021

Mora Lee Weber, of Hutchinson, passed away on June 15, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, of COVID pneumonia.  She was born July 13, 1933, in Hutchinson, to Fritz and Helen English.

Mora Lee graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1951. She then attended Colorado Women's College and completed her studies at the University of Michigan, Ann...

Jun 12, 2021

Reita K. Harvey, 72, died June 12, 2021, at her home in Little River.  She was born December 1, 1948, in Dorrance, to Henry and Isabelle (Peil) Galliart.

Reita graduated from Dorrance High School in 1966.  She and her late husband, Carl, lived in numerous communities throughout Kansas.  Reita worked for various abstract and title companies and...

Jun 12, 2021

Johnny Dean Smith, 77, of Hutchinson, died June 12, 2021, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born January 14, 1944, in Hutchinson, to Oliver A. and O. Zay (Latham) Smith.

Johnny worked for many years on the road maintenance crew for Reno County. He loved hunting, fishing, camping, watching NASCAR, and playing with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren....

Jun 12, 2021

Randy Lawrence, 65, of Hutchinson, died June 12, 2021, at Diversicare of Hutchinson. He was born February 28, 1956, in Hutchinson, to Wesley and Roberta Lawrence.

Randy worked as a technician in the automotive department at Wal-Mart. He loved to fish and it was his favorite past time.

He is survived by brothers, Bruce and...

Jun 11, 2021

Shirley Ann Wise, 78, of Beaumont, TX, died June 11, 2021, at Harbor Hospice of Beaumont. She was born August 18, 1942, in Hutchinson, to Ralph and Eula Belle (Alumbaugh) Williams.

Shirley was a homemaker and her granddaughters and great-granddaughter were her life! She also loved her dogs, Brownie and Tommy. Shirley was a member of First...

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...