Obituaries

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...

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...

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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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...

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...

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...

Jan 9, 2021

Shirley Ione Hurst, 86, died January 9, 2021, at Diversicare, Hutchinson.  She was born January 15, 1934, in rural Plevna, to Scott Newton and Asta Pearl (Havercroft) Davidson.

Shirley graduated from Plevna High School in 1952. She worked as a secretary for Boeing and the...

Jan 9, 2021

Ruth Marie Schrag, 83, passed away January 9, 2021, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita.  She was born December 15, 1937, in Castleton, to Daniel B. and Esther Edith (Stucky) Schrag.

Ruth graduated from Adela Hale Business College, Hutchinson, and received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Grace University, Omaha, NE.  Prior to her retirement, Ruth was the...

Jan 8, 2021

Duane A. Denton, 72, of Haven, died January 8, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born July 11, 1948, in Joplin, Missouri, to Jesse and Thelma (Darnell) Denton.

Duane graduated from Circle High School, followed by a nursing degree from the  St. Francis School of Nursing, a master's degree in music from Friends University, and...

Jan 7, 2021

Philip Dean 'Phil' Domingo, 59, passed away at home, with his wife by his side, Thursday, January 7, 2021. He was born December 29, 1961, in Hutchinson, to Melvin Earl and Linda Mae (Androes) Domingo.

He was a 1980 graduate of Buhler High School and 1982 from Salina Vo-Tech as a certified diesel mechanic. Phil and Stephanie...

Jan 7, 2021

Alan Dodge, 69, passed away January 7, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  He was born August 30, 1951, in Hutchinson, to Robert and Emma (Thorington) Dodge.

Alan was a proud Vietnam veteran that served in the United States Army from 1970-1973.  He enjoyed outdoor activities and loved spending time at the lake with family and friends...

Jan 6, 2021

Donald Joe Brosius Sr., 82, of Hutchinson, died January 6, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born August 20, 1938, in Dodge City, to George and Laura (Lenz) Brosius.

Don attended Langdon High School. He worked in construction and remodeling. Don enjoyed being outdoors, including yard work and gardening. More than anything, he loved spending...

Jan 6, 2021

Arthur Richardson Smith, 63, passed away on January 6, 2021, at his home.  He was born September 15, 1957, in Takoma Park, MD, to John Coventry Smith, Jr. and Barbara Polley Smith.  On January 12, 1996, Arthur married Mary 'Chris' Ediger in Wichita.  They shared almost 25 years of marriage.

He was passionate about education and was,...

Jan 5, 2021

Glenn Biberstein, 89, passed away peacefully January 5, 2021, at Ascension Via Christi-St. Francis, Wichita. He was born June 8, 1931, in Anthony, to Glenn and Zenith (Stolebarger) Biberstein.

Glenn graduated from Attica High School in 1948, Southwestern College in 1957, and received his master's in Music Education from Wichita State University.

On July 30,...

Jan 5, 2021

Linda Carol Kaufman, 73, of Buhler, died January 5, 2021, at her home. She was born October 4, 1947, in Hutchinson, to Norris O. and Eunice E. (Gritten) Elliott.

Linda graduated from Kingman High School and Salt City Business College. In addition to being a homemaker, she worked as an accountant at Star Lumber. Linda enjoyed gardening...

Jan 5, 2021

Harold W. Walters "Hap", 91, passed away January 5, 2021.   Hap was born on April 17, 1929, in Amarillo, TX, to Leslie A. and Nellie (Jackson) Walters, and was the seventh of 10 children. After the death of his mother when he was six years old, Hap lived with various family members, attending a different school almost every year....

Jan 4, 2021

Laura Jean Popp, 93, passed away January 4, 2021, at Ascension Via Christi St. Teresa Hospital, Wichita.  She was born July 1, 1927, on a farm near Buhler, to Heinrich 'Henry' Garfield Koehn and Elisabeth Marie (Esau) Koehn.  Following her father's death, she moved with her mother and four siblings into a home built by her uncle in the...

Jan 4, 2021

Vernon Richard Swank, 83, of Hutchinson, died January 4, 2021, at Hospice House. He was born September 18, 1937, in Hutchinson, to Ray and Emla (Parker) Swank.

Vernon attended Buhler High and Hutchinson Community College. He was the head of maintenance at PMS Foods for 32 years. Vernon served as a reserve police officer in Hutchinson and...

Jan 4, 2021

Shirley Jean Bass, 91, formerly of Hutchinson, died January 4, 2021, at Bonham Nursing and Rehabilitation, Bonham, TX.  She was born March 23, 1929, in Winona, KS, to Clinton and Alice (Fanning) Thompson.

Shirley was a 1947 graduate of Winona High School.  She worked in customer service at Sears, retiring with over 26 years of service.  Shirley...

Jan 4, 2021

Sandra 'Sandy' Jean Stone, 70, passed away Monday, January 4, 2021, at Newton Medical Center. She was a former Burrton resident, born March 11, 1950, in Hutchinson, to Bernard 'Bud' and Maxine (Robertson) Stone.

Sandy graduated from Burrton High School and was a cook, retiring from Burrton Schools.

She enjoyed all of her pets when...