Obituaries

Sep 13, 2020

Dorothy M. Beeman

( May 05, 1929 - September 13, 2020 )

Dorothy Moon Beeman died peacefully at home on September 13, 2020, after a brief illness. A lifelong resident of Denver, she was born on May 5, 1929, to Francis Gordon and Lillian Moon. She graduated from Denver East High School, Colorado Women's College and...

Sep 10, 2020

Roberta 'Bobbie' Ann Robbins, age 80, of Hutchinson, peacefully passed from this life on September 10, 2020.  She was a restaurateur prior to her retirement.  Roberta enjoyed boating, watching baseball, auto racing, and collecting stuffed animals.  She and her husband, Wayne, were members of Zion Lutheran Church, Hutchinson.

Roberta was born March 4, 1940, in Denver, CO,...

Sep 9, 2020

Jim Epp's salvation was fully realized on September 9, 2020.  The faith God gave him is now fulfilled as he looks on his Savior.  Jim's family is comforted knowing that he is now joyfully glorifying God, free from sin and the concerns of earthly life.

Jim was born to Abraham E. Epp and Sarah T. (Rempel) Epp...

Sep 8, 2020

Jeffrey Todd Mundhenke, 51, of Hutchinson, passed away September 8, 2020, at his home. He was born on February 3, 1969, in Wichita.

The beloved son of Gary and Sherry Mundhenke, he wrestled and played football while attending Hutchinson High School. Jeff then graduated from Pittsburg State University, where he was starting tackle on the 1991 National...

Sep 8, 2020

Tim Edward Nachtigal, 64, died September 8, 2020, at Hospice House, with his two sisters by his side.  He was born March 17, 1956, in Hutchinson, to Robert and Agnes Darlene (Revel) Nachtigal.

Tim graduated from Hutchinson High School, where he swam on the swim team.  For the past 30 years, he had been a quadriplegic.  Tim...

Sep 7, 2020

Garrett Jones, 29, of Hutchinson, died September 7, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born on June 11, 1991, in Moses Lake, Washington, to Shawn and Christi (Chadwell) Jones.

Garrett graduated from McGavock High School, Tennessee, in 2009. Following high school, he joined the Kansas Army National Guard, serving overseas twice. His time in the...

Sep 7, 2020

Edward Herman Thode, 82, died September 7, 2020, at his home. He was born December 5, 1937, in Plevna, to Albert D. and Thelma E. (Drake) Thode.

Edward graduated from Nickerson High School in 1955. He served in the United States Army from 1956 to 1960, spending three of those years in Germany. After his honorable discharge,...

Sep 7, 2020

Bernice Scott, 90, of Hutchinson, passed away on September 7, 2020.  She was born July 4, 1930, in Hutchinson, to Henry and Helen (Richardson) Johnson, Sr.

Bernice graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1948.  She married Glen A. Scott from Haven, on September 11, 1948.  As a teenager, Bernice worked at the Hutchinson Fox Theatre and as...

Sep 7, 2020

William L. Hershberger, 80, passed away Monday, September 7, 2020, at his home in rural Hutchinson.  He was born August 30, 1940, in Middlebury, IN, to Levi E. and Lydiann (Miller) Hershberger.

William was a farmer, mechanic, and an avid woodworker.   He built his own sawmill and enjoyed making furniture and wooden toys for his grandchildren.   William...

Sep 6, 2020

Wayne Scott Schoenecker, 24, died Sunday, September 6, 2020. He was born April 12, 1996, in Wichita, to Scott Wade and Amy Jolene (Martin) Schoenecker.

He was a 2014 graduate of Fairfield High School, attended Sterling College, and in 2019, graduated from Hutchinson Community College, with a Building Trades certificate. Wayne coached football, basketball, and tennis, at...

Sep 6, 2020

Evelyn Frances Kling, 90, of Hutchinson, died September 6, 2020, at Waldron Place Senior Living. She was born October 22, 1929, in Inman, to Julius and Margaret (Friesen) Unruh.

Evelyn worked at the former Wells Department Store, in the dietary department at Hutchinson Hospital, and as a homemaker.

On July 31, 1949, she married Delmas...

Sep 5, 2020

Marita J. McBride, 84, formerly of South Hutchinson, died September 5, 2020, at Legend of Hutchinson.  She was born February 2, 1936, in Moundridge, to Jacob and Mary (Goertzen) Base.

Marita was a 1954 graduate of Buhler High School.  She also attended Salt City Business College.  Marita was a longtime member of the South Hutchinson United Methodist...

Sep 5, 2020

Duane Q. Shook, 87, of South Hutchinson, died September 5, 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  He was born January 28, 1933, in Rittman, OH, to Justin and Eula (Rauschenberg) Shook.

Duane graduated from Eastern New Mexico University and served in the United States Army.  He was a high school shop teacher and an antique firearms trader.  Duane...

Sep 4, 2020

Chad Wiechen, 46, passed away September 4, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  He was born May 22, 1974, in Hutchinson, to Bill and Connie (Bethe) Wiechen.

Chad graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1992.  He worked as a maintenance/press supervisor for 27 years at American Packaging Corporation, South Hutchinson.  Chad was an active participant in Mid...

Sep 3, 2020

Juan Parra, 78, of Hutchinson, died  September 3, 2020, at home. He was born July 24, 1942, in San Juanito, Chihuahua, Mexico, to Juan and Esperansa (Heredia) Parra.

Before retirement, he worked in construction and mechanics. Juan loved cars and mechanics, as well as Mexican dancing. He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church,...

Sep 3, 2020

Charles Vernon 'Charlie' Baker, 88, died September 3, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  He was born May 27, 1932, in Bloomington, KS, to Vernon and Josephine (Runnells) Baker.

Charlie graduated from Elsmore High School in 1950 and served in the United States Army during the Korean War from 1952-1954. He worked for many years as a...

Sep 2, 2020

Alice Ilene Ebel, 89, of Hutchinson, died September 2, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  She was born November 30, 1930, in Hutchinson, to Joseph Franklin and Hazel Grace (Stoughton) Powell.

Alice was a 1948 graduate of Hutchinson High School.  She was the owner of a cake decorating business.  Alice was a member of the Red Hat...

Aug 31, 2020

Eldon Estes passed away unexpectedly on August 31, 2020, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita.  He was born January 31, 1947, in Arkansas City, to John and Alberta (Crist) Estes.

Eldon graduated from Arkansas City High School.  He worked for 30 years at Midwest Superstore, retiring as their general manager in 2014.  Currently, he was the District Manager...

Aug 31, 2020

Dorothy Nell Baldauf, 93, of Hutchinson, died August 31, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  She was born September 15, 1926, in Fulton, KS, to Loren and Pearl (Randall) Hill.

Dorothy graduated from Quapaw High School, Quapaw, OK, and Adela Hale Business College, Hutchinson.  Along with her husband, Billy, she owned and operated B&B Superette grocery store...

Aug 30, 2020

Wilma R. Maynard, 97, of Hutchinson, died August 30, 2020, at Hester Care Center, Hutchinson. She was born November 11, 1922, in Smith County, to Carl and Frankie (Wheeler) Vinsonhaler.

Wilma graduated from Harlem High School in 1940. She worked for Countryside Lanes, in Hutchinson, at the food counter. Wilma loved to read and bowl in her...