Obituaries

Apr 6, 2020

Bonita C. Fee, 87, died April 6, 2020, at Hester Care Center.  'Bonnie' was born October 21, 1932, in Lee's Summit, MO, to Clarence 'Bill' and Mildred (Copeland) Roots.

Bonnie graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1950, Hutchinson Community College in 1952, and attended the University of Kansas. She served as a Cub Scout Den Mother; on...

Apr 5, 2020

Cecil Stinbrink, 65, of Hutchinson, died April 5, 2020, at his home.  He was born October 31, 1954, in Hutchinson, to Cecil Howard and Frances (Cain) Stinbrink, Sr.

Cecil was a 1972 graduate of Hutchinson High School.  He served in the United States Army from 1972 to 1975.  Cecil then received a degree from Wichita State University...

Apr 5, 2020

Rickey Duane Retterer, 74, of Hutchinson, died April 5, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born July 25, 1945, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, to Woodrow and Elizabeth (Scullin) Retterer.

Rickey graduated from Ridgemont High School, Ridgeway, Ohio, in 1965. He retired from Hutchinson Vending, in 2002. Rickey served in the U.S. Army from 1965 to 1972....

Apr 4, 2020

Krista Leigh Baehler, of Omaha, Nebraska, went to be with her Lord and Savior April 4, 2020, at 12:42 a.m. Krista was 32 years old, born July 4, 1987, in Newton, Kansas.  She passed after complications due to Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).

Krista graduated from Central Christian High School in 2007 and received her Associate of Arts...

Apr 4, 2020

Emma Mae Yoder, 88, of Hutchinson, passed away peacefully at her home on April 4, 2020.  She was born on December 16, 1931, in Hutchinson, to Harry and Barbara (Helmuth) Yoder.

On September 28, 1958, Emma married Eli J. Yoder, in Hutchinson.  They shared over 61 years of marriage.

She faithfully served the Lord and...

Apr 4, 2020

Mary Louise Meyer, 95, died April 4, 2020, at her home, in Inman.  She was born February 2, 1925, in Hutchinson, to Robert E. and Agnes Lillian (Rose) Fletcher.

Mary graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1943.  She retired from the accounting department at the Dillon Corporate Office after 10 years of service.  Mary was an avid...

Apr 3, 2020

Thomas Eugene Huffman, 71, passed away Friday, April 3, 2020, in Hutchinson.  The son of Robert and Elizabeth (Kohl) Huffman, he was born July 1, 1948, in Scott City, almost exactly a year after his brother, James.

Thomas spent his young childhood in Grigston, Kansas, before the family moved to Nickerson, in 1958.

He graduated...

Apr 2, 2020

Marlane Iris Woodard Rages, 93, died April 2, 2020, at Hester Care Center, Hutchinson.  She was born May 24, 1926, near Elmont, Kansas, to Terrol Herbert and Pansy (Chilson) Woodard.

Marlane graduated from Seaman High School and Washburn University, Topeka.  She taught elementary grade school at Elmont and Topeka, later teaching Language Arts at Geneseo.  After retiring,...

Apr 2, 2020

Milton W. Evans, 90, of Hutchinson, died April 2, 2020, at Hutchinson Health and Rehab.  He was born November 15, 1929, in Pratt, and adopted by Howard and Doris (Doan) Evans.

Milton was a 1947 graduate of Hutchinson High School.  He served in the Kansas National Guard and retired with 22 years of service.  Milton worked for...

Apr 2, 2020

Bruce Keith Yaeger, 59, passed away April 2, 2020, at Hospice House.  He was born January 31, 1961, in Dodge City, the son of Larry and Mary Jane (Britain) Yaeger.

After graduating from Dodge City High School, Bruce moved to Denver, CO, and built a successful concrete business.  He also operated a successful business when family moved...

Apr 2, 2020

Charles R. Kinast, 88, of Hutchinson, died April 2, 2020, at his home. He was born March 3, 1932, in Hutchinson, to Albert and Louise (Guhl) Kinast.

Charles graduated from Haven High School, Kansas State University with his bachelor's degree, and Wichita State with his master's. He worked at PMS Foods Inc., until he retired in 1997,...

Apr 2, 2020

Linda L. (Hunsinger) Fesler, 74, of Hutchinson, passed away peacefully April 2, 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born September 26, 1945, in Lindsborg, to George and Alta Marie (Smith) Hunsinger.

She was a 1963 graduate of Little River High School and attended Adela Hale Business College. She was a service representative for AT&T for 30...

Apr 1, 2020

Diane M. Burkhart, 59, of Hutchinson, died April 1, 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was born October 16, 1960, in Dodge City, to Jerald 'Jerry' Jerome and Ruth Marie (Fuhrman) Burkhart.

Diane was a 1979 graduate of Ensign High School.  She was employed at Central Kansas Credit Union, Hutchinson, as...

Apr 1, 2020

Linda Rae Housh, 72, met her Lord and Savior, April 1, 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born September 16, 1947, in Wichita, to Kenneth and June (Nighswonger) Sparr.

Linda graduated from Clearwater High School in 1965 and Wichita Business College in 1966.  During high school, she was president of the Pep Club and involved in...

Mar 31, 2020

Karren Kay Winters-Totten, 79, died March 31, 2020, at Diversicare of Haysville. She was born March 10, 1941, in Moran, the daughter of Edward D. and Mildred H. (Thacker) Winters.

Karren graduated from Preston High School in 1959 and attended community college in North Platte, Nebraska.  She worked as a CNA in several area nursing homes. Karren's...

Mar 30, 2020

Terrence L. 'Terry' Bieberly, 74, died March 30, 2020, at Bethany Home, Lindsborg.  He was born July 26, 1945, in Dodge City, to Ralph and Ann (Bestgen) Bieberly.

Terry graduated from Sacred Heart High School, Salina.  He worked in management for various clothing and department stores, including Longs, Dillards, and Jos A. Bank.  Terry was a member...

Mar 29, 2020

Edith Ann Castillo, 58, died March 29, 2020, at her home. She was born March 27, 1962, in Hutchinson to Gilbert Benjamin and Carol Elaine (McAtee) Clouse.

Edith was a 1980 graduate of Fairfield High School and a homemaker. On April 17, 2008, she married Ascencion Castillo in St. John.

Edith is survived by: husband,...

Mar 29, 2020

Ginny Nicole Brandenburger, 42, of Buhler, died March 29, 2020 at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. She was born July 19, 1977 in Garden City to Randy and Della (Brueggeman) Brandenburger.

Ginny graduated from Garden City High School in 1995 and was pursuing her bachelor's degree through University...

Mar 28, 2020

Mary C. Leiker, 84, of Hutchinson, died March 28, 2020, at Good Samaritan Society, Hutchinson Village. She was born September 19, 1935, in Ness City, the daughter of Carl and Clara (Schlitter) Leiker.

Mary graduated from St. Teresa Catholic High School in 1953. Her first job was at Carl Hays Drug Store. She then became the secretary...

Mar 27, 2020

Donald 'Don' G. Davis, 82, died March 27, 2020, at Wheaton House on the Mennonite Friendship Communities' campus.  He was born November 26, 1937, in Hutchinson, to Albert G. and Tina (King) Davis.

Don was a graduate of Hutchinson High School.  He retired from Eaton Corporation (Cessna) after 36 years of service as a machinist.  Don was...