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...
Larue E. Nuest
Jan 16, 2021
LaRue Nuest is survived by her four children, David (Mary) Webb, Daryl (Rae Lynn) Webb, Diana Webb, and Dixie (John Scaife) Webb; grandchildren, Josh, Bryan, and Megan Webb, Matthew and Scott Anderson, and Thomas and Liam Scaife; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.
She was born LaRue Edna McAllaster, in Little River, KS, on October 20, 1932. LaRue...
Jann Robinson Komarnitzky
Jan 15, 2021
Jann Robinson Komarnitzky, 82, passed away January 15, 2021, at Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson. She was born August 19, 1938, in Bessemer, MI, to Clifford A. and Grace L. (Robinson) Trethewey.
Jann graduated from Ironwood High School, Ironwood, MI, and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. She worked as a registered nurse and hospice care...
Judy Lozoya
Jan 14, 2021
Judy Lozoya, 63, died unexpectedly January 14, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born February 6, 1957, in Hutchinson, to Placido Louis and Lucille (Mendoza) Delgado.
Judy worked in long-term care her entire life, starting out as a Certified Nursing Assistant before becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse. For over 30 years, she cared for residents...
Patricia Ann 'Patty' Davis
Jan 13, 2021
Patricia Ann 'Patty' Davis, 83, died January 13, 2021, at her home. She was born August 24, 1937, in Lenora, to Hilton and Edith (Arnold) Gordon.
Patty graduated from Larned High School and attended Fort Hays State University. She worked as an accounting clerk at Superior Boiler for 29 years and at Commerce Gardens Inc. for 6...
Darren Robert Hodgson
Jan 12, 2021
Darren Robert Hodgson, 61, died Tuesday, January 12, 2021. He was November 6, 1959, in Hutchinson, to Robert and Marilyn (Wright) Hodgson.
Darren attended North Reno Grade School, Hutchinson, and graduated from Nickerson High School, in 1978. His high school football jersey (Number 51) was retired in 1978. Darren won gold and bronze medals in tennis at...
Gene A. Schrock
Jan 12, 2021
Gene Allen Schrock, 82, died January 12, 2021, at Ascension Via Christi St. Teresa, Wichita. He was born May 9, 1938, in Plevna, to William E. and Bertha (Stuckey) Schrock.
Gene graduated from Plevna High School and worked in the Dillons Warehouse for over 42 years. He enjoyed woodworking, was a lifetime member of Church of the...
Georgeanna Dott Keesling
Jan 12, 2021
Georgeanna Dott Chaffin Keesling, 77, of Hutchinson, passed away January 12, 2021. She was born December 6, 1943, in Liberal, to Paul and Zoeme (Morrell) Chaffin, of Moscow. She grew up on the farm south of Moscow.
Georgeanna attended Moscow Grade School, Hugoton Grade School, and Hugoton High School, graduating in 1961. She attended Lindenwood College for...
Judith 'Judy' Ann Smith
Jan 11, 2021
Judith 'Judy' Ann Smith, 77, passed away January 11, 2021, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born November 9, 1943, in Hutchinson, to Leonard and Vina B. (Coon) McElyea.
Judy was a 1961 graduate of Hutchinson High School. Prior to being married, she lived in Kansas City, MO, and worked as the 'elevator girl' at the Muehlbach...
Darlene Louise Richardson
Jan 11, 2021
Darlene L. Richardson, 79, of Hutchinson, died January 11, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born June 21, 1941, in San Diego, California, to Manuel and Louise (Azevedo) Vierra.
Darlene was a graduate of Chula Vista High School and James Hall College of Beauty, San Diego. She moved to the Midwest in 1962, and has...
Leroy Clyde Goble
Jan 10, 2021
Leroy Clyde Goble, 58, of South Hutchinson, died January 10, 2021, at his home. He was born December 3, 1962, in Hutchinson, to William and Santos (Rodriguez) Goble.
Leroy graduated from Nickerson High School in 1981. He owned and operated Goble Carpet Cleaning for nearly 20 years. Leroy loved coaching his children's youth sports while they were...
Norman R, Crotts
Jan 10, 2021
Norman R. Crotts, 72, of Inman, passed away January 10, 2021, at his home. He was born January 17, 1948, in Syracuse, to Herbert and Neva Crotts.
After serving four years in the Navy, Norman worked at Swedes Cycle Shop in South Hutchinson. He then retired from Engquist Tractor Service, in McPherson, after 25 years.
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Harold "Dean" Rasor
Jan 10, 2021
Harold 'Dean'Rasor, 83, of Hutchinson, died January 10, 2021. He was born April 1, 1937, in Mountain Home, Arkansas, to Otto and May (Casteel) Rasor.
Dean worked as a truck driver, working the last 24 years for Dillons, before retirement. He enjoyed the outdoors, watching the deer and birds, as well as hunting. Dean loved to tease...
Billy Lee Spaniol
Jan 10, 2021
Billy Lee Spaniol, 91, passed away January 10, 2021, at his daughter's home. He was born May 30, 1929, in Plevna, to William L. and Matilda (Rapp) Spaniol.
Billy was a 1948 graduate of Plevna High School. He served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955. Billy was a farmer, and worked at Consolidated Manufacturing...
Winifred Jean Nienke
Jan 9, 2021
Winifred Jean Nienke, 88, of Inman, died January 9, 2021, at her home. She was born September 12, 1932, in Ellsworth, to Roy W. and Jane G. (Cowie) Kelley.
In addition to being a homemaker, Jean worked many jobs over the years, retiring as cook at Pleasant View Home, Inman. She was known for her wit and...
