Obituaries

Feb 12, 2021

Robert 'Bob' Nathan Kitch, 79, passed away February 12, 2021, at Hutchinson Health and Rehab.  He was born December 7, 1941, in Hutchinson, to John Nathan and Volna L. (Reed) Kitch.

Bob was a 1960 graduate of Buhler High School.  He was a machinist for Cessna Fluid Power and Mega Manufacturing.  Bob was the owner/operator of Bob's...

Feb 10, 2021

Viva Jean Steierl, 87, of Hutchinson, died February 10, 2021, at her home. She was born February 10, 1934, in Hutchinson, to Anthony and Viva (Howard) Urban.

Viva graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1952. She had many different jobs over the years, including First National Bank and her own cleaning service. Viva had many hobbies including...

Feb 10, 2021

Abigail 'Abby' Lucille Davis, 57, passed away February 10, 2021, at her home.  She was born June 3, 1963, in Junction City, KS, to William Ernest and Mildred Lucille (Molar) Otto I.

Abby attended Stafford High School and was baptized in the Stafford Church of Christ.  She worked for several years in the Housekeeping Department at Wesley...

Feb 9, 2021

Rebecca Ann "Becky" Royse, 67, of Hutchinson, died February 9, 2021, at her home. She was born August 17, 1953, in Hutchinson, to William and Mary (Tarvin) Rea.

Becky graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1971, and went on to Hutchinson Community College. She worked as a dental assistant for Dr. Trimmell in Hutchinson. Becky belonged to...

Feb 8, 2021

Patricia 'Patty' Lea Collins, 67, passed away February 8, 2021, at her home.  She was born October 9, 1953, in Hutchinson, to Glenn Dewayne and Betty Lou (Davis) Kite.

Patty was a 1972 graduate of Nickerson High School.  For over 23 years, she was the owner/operator of a day care provider business.  Patty was a mail carrier...

Feb 7, 2021

Beverly White, 79, formerly of Hutchinson, died February 7, 2021, at her daughter's home in Texas. She was born September 1941, to Charles R. and Opal O. Culver.

Beverly graduated from Hutchinson High School and Hutchinson Community College. She was a lifelong resident of Hutchinson until 16 months ago when she lived with her daughter and family...

Feb 7, 2021

Donald 'Don' Eugene Cook, Sr., 81, died February 7, 2021, at his home.  He was born January 20, 1940, in Hutchinson, to Sherman Luther and Fern Pauline (Hamilton) Cook.

Don served in the United States Army from July 1959 to August 1964.  He worked as a forklift operator at Morton Salt Company, South, Hutchinson, retiring with over...

Feb 6, 2021

Ruby Jean Oldehoeft, 88, of Hutchinson, died February 6, 2021, at Pleasant Hills, Hutchinson. She was born August 6, 1932, in Assaria, to Martin and Anna (Pearson) Olson.

Ruby graduated from Assaria High School in 1950. She was a homemaker and also worked for JC Penney's in Emporia. Ruby loved to go fishing with her husband and...

Feb 6, 2021

Dr. Dean Carter, 74, died February 6, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  He was born October 8, 1946, in Cresco, IA, to Lawrence and Adelaide (Lickteig) Carter.

He moved to Hutchinson in 1975 and opened Carter Podiatry Center in South Hutchinson, until his retirement. Dr. Carter was involved in the Sky Ryders Drum and Bugle Corps,...

Feb 6, 2021

Sylvia Sue Morley, 80, of Hutchinson, died February 6, 2021, at her home. She was born December 10, 1940, in her home in rural Chase County, to Allen and Alice (McCracken) Bond.

Sylvia graduated from Matfield Green High School and Friends Bible College. She received her bachelor's and master's degrees in Education from Emporia State University. Sylvia's...

Feb 5, 2021

Ineta Ruth Studebaker, 100, of Hutchinson, died February 5, 2021, at Hospice House. She was born January 10, 1921, in Windom, Ks. to Walter and Edna (Bengston) Neel.

Ineta graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1938, attended Hutchinson Community College and graduated from Kansas State University.  On June 11, 1945, she married John Thomas Studebaker, in San...

Feb 4, 2021

Brett Andrew Adcock, 61, of McPherson, died February 4, 2021, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis, Wichita. He was born July 2, 1959, in Hutchinson, to Clark and Donna (Curtiss) Adcock.

Brett graduated from McPherson High School in 1977, where he was a standout athlete, until two knee injuries kept him from furthering his athletic career.  After...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 –...

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...

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...