Constance 'Connie' Joan Cochran
Jan 26, 2021
Constance 'Connie' Joan Cochran, 87, passed away at Pleasant Hills, Hutchinson. She was born May 9, 1933, in Hutchinson, to Jesse Casper and Mildred Alice (Tubbs) Ehrlich.
Connie graduated from Hutchinson High School. She was the Assistant Campus Store Manager at Hutchinson Community College (formerly Hutchinson Community Junior College), retiring in 1995, with over 22 years of...
Cherry Ann Warner
Jan 24, 2021
Cherry Ann Warner, 85, died January 24, 2021, at The Arbors at Waldron Place, Hutchinson. She was born January 5, 1936, in Lyons, to Kenneth Charles and Alwyn (Warrick) Alexander.
Cherry Ann graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1954, and Hutchinson Community Junior College in 1956. She worked as a buyer for the home furnishings department at...
Christopher Lucas Stephenson
Jan 24, 2021
Christopher Lucas Stephenson, 35, of Belton, MO, died January 24, 2021, at his home. He was born October 2, 1985, in Hutchinson, to Dan and Gail (Ayers) Stephenson.
Chris graduated from Buhler High School in 2004. He immediately enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served until 2007. Chris received a Purple Heart for injuries he...
Robert 'Bob' Bruce Wilson
Jan 23, 2021
Robert 'Bob' Bruce Wilson, 77, passed away January 23, 2021, at Diversicare of Hutchinson. He was born July 2, 1943, in Great Bend, to Ralph Austin and Alma Louise (Evans) Wilson.
Bob was a 1961 graduate of Winfield High School and earned an Associates Degree from Hutchinson Community College in 1976. Following his high school graduation, Bob...
Kathy Lett
Jan 23, 2021
Helen "Kathy" Lett, 78, of Manhattan, died January 23, 2021, at Good Shepherd Hospice House, Manhattan. She was born March 10, 1942, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Charles and Helen (Brown) Herzer.
Kathy graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1960. She was a homemaker. Kathy also volunteered helping women who had been victims of abuse in Reno...
Margie Darlene Knoche
Jan 22, 2021
Margie Darlene Knoche, 87, passed away January 22, 2021, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born January 15, 1934, in Larned, to Byron W. and Zelma Louise (Gagnebin) Cooper, Sr.
Margie was a 1952 graduate of Abbyville High School. She was a member of the Abbyville Extension Home Unit (EHU) and a Girl Scout leader. Margie was...
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...
