Obituaries

Nov 10, 2020

Beverly Jeanene Branscom, 88, passed away November 10, 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  She was born September 7, 1932, at The Salvation Army Hospital in Wichita.

Beverly was a 1950 graduate of Turon High School.  During the Christmas season, Beverly helped with the gift distribution at The Salvation Army.  She delivered meals for Meals on Wheels and...

Nov 9, 2020

Don M. "Abe" Abrahams, 77, died Monday, November 9, 2020 at Hospice House, Hutchinson, Kansas.  He was born July 25, 1943 in Omaha, Nebraska to Melvin and Irma (Petracek) Abrahams.

Don spent much of his childhood in Wilbur, Nebraska (Czech Capital of Nebraska) where he was watched over by his beloved Bub (maternal grandmother) due to his...

Nov 9, 2020

Patricia Louise Parsons, 89, formerly of Haven, died November 9, 2020, at Good Samaritan Society-Hutchinson Village.  She was born October 13, 1931, in Hutchinson, to Lester and Ileon Marie (Shields) Wilson.

Patricia graduated from Hutchinson High School and worked for Doskocil.  She was a member of First Church of the Nazarene and enjoyed puzzles, walking, and working...

Nov 8, 2020

Shawn Allen Mackey, 40, of Hutchinson, died November 8, 2020, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. He was born November 7, 1980, in Richland, WA, to Calvin Lee and Vickie A. (Morton) Mackey.

Shawn graduated from Dodge City High School in 1999. He worked at Walmart for many years. Shawn was a very creative and talented artist who...

Nov 8, 2020

Sharon 'Sheri' Kay Showalter, 75, passed away November 8, 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  She was born December 19, 1944, in Hutchinson, to Frederick Mitchell and Edna Mae (Rizor) Jennings.

Sheri was a 1962 graduate of Hutchinson High School, and was a paraprofessional at Prairie Hills Middle School, retiring after 34 years of service.  She enjoyed crafting,...

Nov 7, 2020

Ronald T. Bredfeldt, 91, retired mechanical engineer, died November 7, 2020, in Wichita, KS. He was born November 9, 1928, in Bushton, Kansas, the son of Clement S. and Rachel (Brening) Bredfeldt.

Ron was a graduate of Hutchinson High School, Hutchinson Junior College and served in the United States Army.

He is survived by: daughters,...

Nov 7, 2020

Cecil 'Kelly' C. Kelly, went to his heavenly home with his family by his side on November 7, 2020.  He was born in Frederick, KS, on May 17, 1930, to Cecil W. and Violet Kelly.

Kelly had driven trucks over-the-road since 1947, and was a lifetime motorcycle enthusiast.  On June 14, 1957, he married Jacquelyn J. Lyon. ...

Nov 7, 2020

Duane C. Kelman, 86, died Saturday, November 7, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born March 19, 1934, in Arlington, to Harry and Dorothy (Cole) Kelman.

Duane was a 1952 graduate of Arlington High School and a member of the United Methodist Church, Arlington. He was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and a...

Nov 6, 2020

Roberta Grace (Neir) Graber, 76, died November 6,  2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  She was born in Le Mars, Iowa, on December 27, 1943, to George and Alice Johnson Neir. She grew up on a farm in NW Iowa with her 2 brothers, John and Roger. An infant brother, Edward, preceded her in death at the age of...

Nov 6, 2020

Marjorie Lee 'Marge' Pearce, 87, of Burrton, died November 6, 2020, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born February 2, 1933, in Burrton, to Chester C. and Faye L. (Brewer) Collins.

Marge graduated from Burrton High School in 1951. In addition to raising her family, Marge worked at Burrton IGA for many years before...

Nov 5, 2020

Judy Mae Diehl, 75, died November 5, 2020, at her home.  She was born December 16, 1944, in Texhoma, OK, to Howard Wayne and Ellen Mae (Blake) Helton.

Judy was a 1962 graduate of Syracuse High School.  She was a Medical Records instructor at Hutchinson Community College.  Judy was a member of the Heart of Kansas Quilt...

Nov 5, 2020

Marilyn Sue Kottas, 77, died November 5, 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born November 3, 1943, in McPherson, to Leonard and Clara (Weyand) Schulz.

Marilyn graduated from Lyons High School and attended Emporia State University and Kansas State University. On July 2, 1966, she married Roger Kottas in Lyons. They raised a family and shared...

Nov 5, 2020

Dennis Lee Nicklin, 75, died November 5, 2020, at his home.  He was born September 30, 1945, in Great Bend, to Robert Cogswell 'Nick' and Nadine Orpha (Helm) Nicklin.

Dennis graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1963.  After graduation, he joined the United States Navy, serving from 1963-1966.   Dennis retired as a glazier.   He loved to travel,...

Nov 3, 2020

Floyd Paul Ferguson, 88, of Hutchinson, died November 3, 2020, at his home. He was born March 17, 1932, in Liberal, to Charles and Stella (Warner) Ferguson.

Floyd graduated from Haviland Friends Academy in 1950 and Friends Bible College, Haviland, in 1952. He served the Haviland community for 40 years as the owner and operator of Ferguson...

Nov 3, 2020

Padgy Wanee Turley, 83, died November 3, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born October 24, 1937, in rural Hanover, to Ernest 'Ernie' and Marvel (Rose) Buesig.

Padgy graduated from Marysville High School in 1955.  She was the owner of P and J Brokerage, Hutchinson. Padgy's love for the outdoors and gardening was second to...

Nov 3, 2020

Norbert John Bechtel, 75, died November 3, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  He was born May 6, 1945, in Emporia, to William and Elizabeth (Brown) Bechtel.

Norbert graduated from Olpe High School and Hutchinson Community College.  He was a member of the United States Army Reserve and served in the Vietnam War.  Norbert was a welder...

Nov 2, 2020

Juanita Ruth Silvey, 83, died November 2, 2020, in Hutchinson. She was born May 14, 1937, in Hutchinson, to Floyd and Ruth (Stoughton) Bogner.

Juanita graduated from Burrton High school in 1954. On August 22, 1954, she married Jim F. Silvey in Burrton. They shared 35 years together before his passing on June 12, 1990.

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Nov 1, 2020

Derek Lee Beck, 26, passed away November 1, 2020, at his home in Hutchinson.  He was born May 26, 1994, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, to Kimberly (McGonigle) Beck and Eric K. Beck.

Derek, from a very young age, was obsessed with cars and trucks.  In later years, he loved riding around, listening to the radio.  His...

Nov 1, 2020

Teresa Marie 'Terri' Willis, 62, of Hutchinson, died November 1, 2020, at Hospice House. She was born October 9, 1958, in Olathe, to Edwin and Florence (Smith) Willis.

Terri graduated from Buhler High School in 1976 and was the Kitchen Manager at Plum Creek Elementary School. Prior to that, she worked at Prosperity Elementary School and was...

Oct 30, 2020

Linda S. Gardner, 78, of South Hutchinson, died October 30, 2020, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson.  She was born April 7, 1942, in Norwich, to Harold Ota and Edna (Allen) Pugh.

Linda was a 1960 graduate of Sylvia Rural High School.  She had a passion for working with dogs, from agility training to teaching obedience classes...