Obituaries

Apr 30, 2021

Lavona Ann Craig, 70, of Partridge, died April 30, 2021. She was born April 11, 1951, in Sayre, Oklahoma, to Orval and Ruth (Fritz) Patterson.

Lavona was a military wife, which gave her the opportunity to work in many different fields, including: a teacher's aide, school cook, librarian, and nurse. She worked as a nurse for Hutchinson...

Apr 30, 2021

Carol Jean Andrews Partridge "Dee Dee" passed away April 30, 2021 at Hospice House. She was born October 27, 1942 at Grace Hospital in Hutchinson, KS to Jack H. Andrews and Layna M. (Kelly) Andrews.

Carol graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1960, with the last class from the old high school building. She worked as a...

Apr 28, 2021

Jose Felipe Reyes, Jr., 29, died April 28, 2021, in Hutchinson.  He was born October 29, 1991, in Wichita, to Jose F. Reyes and Denise Rebecca (Sanchez) Serrano.

Jose graduated from Hutchinson High School in 2009, and attended Hutchinson Community College. He loved working in the medical field, with his most recent job as a pharmaceutical supervisor. ...

Apr 27, 2021

Retha Fern Martin, 97, formerly of Hutchinson, passed away April 27, 2021, at The Wellington, Fort Worth, TX.  She was born January 26, 1924, in Miller, MO, to Mini Evelyn Ball.

On June 18, 1941, Retha married Robert Earl Martin, in Ozark, MO.  They shared over 53 years of marriage, prior to his death on May 26,...

Apr 26, 2021

Wesley Scott Buhrman, 64, of Hutchinson, died April 26, 2021, while in the care of Hospice House. He was born July 24, 1956, in St. John, to Carl and Jean (Kernohan) Buhrman.

Wes graduated from Scott Community High School in 1975 and from Liberal Area Vocational Technical School, with training in mechanics. He followed in his father's...

Apr 26, 2021

Jerry Faye Carmichael, 84, died April 26, 2021, at Diversicare of Hutchinson.  He was born July 10, 1936, in Hutchinson, to Clyde Harold and Mildred Dilcy (Romig) Carmichael.

Jerry graduated from Haven High School, and retired from Dan Dee Air as a welder.   His life revolved around fishing and hunting, and MORE fishing and hunting.  Jerry was...

Apr 26, 2021

JoAnn Johnston, 92, of Hutchinson, died April 26, 2021, at Pleasant View Home, Inman. She was born August 29, 1928, in Hutchinson, to Oscar and Georgia (Baxley) Moore.

JoAnn graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1946. She was a homemaker and a mother. JoAnn also worked as a teacher's aide for a special education class for a...

Apr 26, 2021

Elizabeth (Yutzy) Nisly, 87, passed away on April 26, 2021 at her home in rural Hutchinson. She was born on October 23, 1933, in Hutchinson, KS to Eli N. and Fanny (Miller) Yutzy.

Elizabeth married William Edward Nisly on April 29, 1956, and they shared 64 years of marriage before his death on August 5, 2020. Together,...

Apr 25, 2021

Bonnie Mae (Swindaman) Burnette, 95, passed away at Hospice House in Hutchinson on April 25, 2021.  She was born February 5, 1926, at the family home near Nankin, Ohio.  She graduated from Howard (KS) High School in 1944 and attended Kansas State Teachers College (Emporia) before accepting a position teaching 4 th and then 3 rd grade at Coldwater...

Apr 24, 2021

Letha Elinor Noblitt, 93, passed away April 24, 2021, at her home.  She was born August 15, 1927, in Hutchinson, to Edward J. and Ethel A. (Chase) Barnes.

Letha was a 1945 graduate of Buhler High School.  She worked many years as a circulation clerk at the Hutchinson News and Hutchinson News Credit Union.  Letha was an...

Apr 24, 2021

Joyce Eileen Harris Buffington, 89, passed away April 24, 2021, at Pleasant View Home in Inman, KS.   Joyce was born April 1932, in Marquette, KS, the daughter of Dale and Iola Harris.   She was a graduate of Marquette High School.

Joyce married Don Buffington in 1950.  They enjoyed an adventurous life together for 67 years while Don...

Apr 21, 2021

Janet Mariam (Woodall) Heitmann, 87, died April 21, 2021, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita.  She was born February 11, 1934, in Hutchinson, to Lester and Maurene (Concannon) Woodall.

Janet graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1952. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, singing, and attending musicals and concerts. Janet enjoyed being a homemaker, but her greatest joy in life...

Apr 21, 2021

Connie Diane Bredfeldt was born June 19, 1937, to Tom and Thelma Starr, from Raymond, KS.  She died April 21, 2021, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, KS.  Connie was married to Sherrill Bredfeldt in 1961, spending most of their married life in Hutchinson, following a short, but impactful time living in Scotland.  She was a surgical nurse, a career she...

Apr 20, 2021

Harvey D. Nisly, 88, of Hutchinson, died April 20, 2021, at his home. He was born on March 29, 1933, in Hutchinson, to Daniel and Lizzie (Borntrager) Nisly.

Harvey was God's faithful servant for many years. He was heavily involved with prison ministry and other outreach organizations that would lead people to Jesus. Harvey was a devoted...

Apr 19, 2021

Madlyn Kay Valgren, 80, died April 19, 2021, at Pleasant View Home, Inman. She was born July 23, 1940, in Dodge City, to Ray and Elizabeth (Houser) Wingert.

In addition to being a homemaker, Madlyn worked in the cafeteria at Cessna. She loved embroidery and enjoyed bargain shopping at thrift stores, flea markets, and estate sales. Madlyn...

Apr 19, 2021

Nancy L. McConnell, 67, died April 19, 2021, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born November 12, 1953, in Larned, to Kenneth E. McConnell and Margaret "Yvonne" (Mammel) McConnell Josephson.

Nancy retired from the Hutchinson Clinic Human Resources Department, after 40 years of service. She enjoyed traveling, the outdoors, and LOVED to play golf.  But, Nancy's most...

Apr 18, 2021

Carolyn Joyce Dority, 81, died April 18, 2021, at Pleasant View Home, Inman.  She was born July 4, 1939, in Hutchinson, to William Robert and Lola Fern (Uncapher) Demoret.

Carolyn retired as custodian at Nickerson High School.  She enjoyed crocheting, singing, and visiting with anyone she encountered, no matter if she knew them or they were a...

Apr 17, 2021

Darcy Lynn Wilson, 57, died April 17, 2021, at her home on Lake Rabon, South Carolina. She was born October 6, 1963, in Hutchinson.

Darcy attended Nickerson schools and graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1981. She attended Hutchinson Community College.

Darcy worked in sales and later as a houseparent and mentor for children in...

Apr 17, 2021

Kevin L. Sollenberger, 71, passed away April 17, 2021, at hospice, in Delphos, KS after a long battle with multiple myeloma.  He was the son of Gilbert L. and Thelma J. Sollenberger.

Kevin lived most of his life in the Nickerson and Hutchinson area, and attended schools in those communities.  He was employed in farming and trucking...

Apr 16, 2021

John Alvin Scherling, 74, of Wichita, KS, passed away April 16, 2021 surrounded by family.

He was born June 13, 1946, in Hutchinson, KS to Alvin and Louise Scherling. John graduated from Emporia State University and was a teacher and musical director at Buhler High School for over 20...