Daniel James "Dan" Stoecklein
Nov 12, 2020
Daniel James 'Dan' Stoecklein, 57, of Hutchinson, died November 12, 2020, at Hospice House. He was born on March 12, 1963, in Hutchinson, to Jim and Venita (Stegman) Stoecklein.
Dan graduated from Trinity Catholic High School in 1981, and Hutchinson Community College in 1983, with an Associates of Arts degree. In 1978, he began his first role...
Vernon Kraus, Jr.
Nov 12, 2020
Vernon Kraus, Jr., 76, died November 12, 2020, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. He was born August 14, 1944, in Kingman, to Vernon Joseph and Helen Maxine (Cole) Kraus.
Vernon graduated from Pretty Prairie High School in 1962, and Fort Hays State University in 1967. He was the Industrial Arts teacher at Pretty Prairie High School for...
Nation Meyer
Nov 12, 2020
Nation Meyer, age 98, a life-long resident of Hutchinson, died at home surrounded by family on November 12, 2020. He was born March 21, 1922, in Kansas City, MO, the son of Edward William Meyer and Eula Nation Meyer.  He was a 1939 graduate of Hutchinson High School, attended the University of Kansas until late 1942, and was a...
Mary Sylvina Mendoza
Nov 11, 2020
Mary Sylvina Mendoza, 88, of Hutchinson, died November 11, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born September 12, 1932, in Hutchinson, to Sebastian F. and Sanjuana 'Sandy' (Mora) Caudillo Sr.
Mary graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1951. In addition to being a homemaker, she was co-owner and operator of Seasons Air with her husband,...
Danny Joe Coonce
Nov 10, 2020
Danny Joe Coonce, 66, died November 10, 2020. He was born May 25, 1954, in Manning, SC, to David William and Geraldine Cecilia (Carter) Coonce.
In 1983, Danny began working at McKenzie Body Shop, becoming the owner in 1986. He retired in 2015, after working there for 32 years. Danny currently worked as a painter for the...
Beverly Jeanene Branscom
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...
Don M. "Abe" Abrahams
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...
Patricia L. Parsons
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...
Shawn Mackey
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...
Sharon 'Sheri' Kay Showalter
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,...
Ronald T. Bredfeldt
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,...
Cecil 'Kelly' Calvin Kelly
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. ...
Duane C. Kelman
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...
Roberta Grace Neir Graber
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...
Marjorie Lee 'Marge' Pearce
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...
Judy Mae Diehl
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...
Marilyn S. Kottas
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...
Dennis L. Nicklin
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,...
Floyd Ferguson
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...
Padgy W. Turley
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...
