Obituaries

Mar 27, 2020

Irene Joan Keeler, 83, of Hutchinson, died March 27, 2020, at her home.  She was born December 17, 1936, in Pratt, to Willard Earl and Verna Lee (Boughner) Keller.

Irene was a 1954 graduate of Isabel High School.  She worked as an insurance clerk for the Medical Center P.A., Hutchinson, and retired after 27 years of service....

Mar 27, 2020

Bessie Yvonne Geurian, 79, of Hutchinson, died March 27, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.

Per Yvonne's wishes, no services are planned.

Mar 26, 2020

Brian Leslie, 52, passed from this life March 26, 2020.  He was born July 5, 1967, in Aberdeen, Maryland, to Ronald Leslie and Joleen (Miller) Leslie.  Brian grew up in Hutchinson with his parents and younger brother, Kent.

Brian graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1985.  He attended the University of Kansas, graduating with a bachelor's degree...

Mar 26, 2020

Sharon Kay Hendrix, 78, of Hutchinson, died March 26, 2020, at Reflection Living, Hutchinson. She was born February 5, 1942, in Bloomfield, Nebraska, to Arthur and Cassie (Eggen) Ziegler.

Sharon graduated from Center High School in Nebraska in 1960. She ran a daycare from her home and also prepared food for the Garden City public schools. In...

Mar 24, 2020

Sharon R. More, 79, died March 24, 2020, at Prairie Sunset Home, Pretty Prairie.  She was born April 18, 1940, in Cawker City, to Lyle Albert and Fernita Emma (Wright) More.

Sharon is survived by:  sister, Lyla M. Crosley of Pretty Prairie; brother, Albert L. (Vicki) More of Clearwater; grandson, Bryson Buller; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins;...

Mar 24, 2020

Martha R. Hamilton, 97, of Hutchinson, Kan., died March 24, 2020, at Hester Care Center in Hutchinson, Kansas. She was born March 10, 1923, in Kingman, Kansas, the daughter of Ashton Dolman Rayl and Florence McCoy Rayl. Her family moved to Hutchinson in 1931. Martha graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1941, then attended Chicago Art Institute, The Colorado...

Mar 22, 2020

Clara Leiker, 86, of Hutchinson, died March 22, 2020, at Good Samaritan Society, Hutchinson Village. She was born November 22, 1933, in Ness City, the daughter of Carl and Clara (Schlitter) Leiker.

Clara was a 1952 graduate of St. Teresa Catholic High School, and worked at Carl Hays Drug Store before going to work at Reger Rental,...

Mar 22, 2020

Susie 'Darlene' Fetter, 86, of Hutchinson, died March 22, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born July 10, 1933, in Mullinville, to Bernard Gayle and Ruby Marie (Fisher) Sharp.

Darlene was a 1951 graduate of Paulina High School, IA. She worked as a library clerk for 20 years at Winans and Grandview Elementary Schools, both...

Mar 21, 2020

Earl Franklin Weidman, 85, died Saturday, March 21, 2020, at Hospice House.  He was born September 7, 1934, in Wagoner, OK, to Irl and Dewey (Robertson) Weidman.

Earl grew up in Wagoner until his senior year of high school, when his father, who worked for the Missouri Pacific Railroad, was transferred to Coffeyville. He then graduated from...

Mar 21, 2020

Fred L. Nisly age 95, of Hutchinson KS, died peacefully in his sleep at home on March 21, 2020.  He was born August 18, 1924 in Hutchinson to Levi and Mary (Bontrager) Nisly.

Fred was a lifetime resident of the Hutchinson area, dairy farmer, and member of Center Amish Mennonite Church, Hutchinson.  On November 14, 1946 he...

Mar 21, 2020

Tanya Lynn Mobley, 60, died March 21, 2020, at her home.  She was born November 17, 1959, in Grand Forks, ND, to Floyd and Alberta (Terry) Messner.

Tanya graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1977.  She worked as a screen printer for Graphic Impressions and later, Tayna worked at Alco for 10 years.

On May...

Mar 19, 2020

Walter Eugene Knox, 88, died March 19, 2020, at Sandstone Heights in Little River.  He was born December 27, 1931, in Fort Scott, to Walter and Hattie (Martin) Knox.

Gene, Dad, Grandpa, Grandpa-Great, Great-Great-Grandpa, Uncle Gene and Mr. Knox was how he was known by all.

Gene graduated from Ft. Scott High School in 1950,...

Mar 19, 2020

Keith C. Benscheidt, 59, of Hutchinson, died March 19, 2020, at Pleasant View Home, Inman. He was born February 13, 1961, in Hutchinson, to Charles and Shirley (Kraft) Benscheidt .

Keith graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1979, where he played on the tennis team, and attended Fort Hays State University and Kansas State University. After college,...

Mar 17, 2020

Rita Faye Brawner, 74, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 17, 2020.   She was born March 21, 1945, in Caldwell, to Hollis Edward and Inez Ethel (Cowell) Brown.

Rita attended Hutchinson High School and worked in retail management at K Mart, Goodwill, Gibsons, and J.C. Penney.  Her service in helping others and...

Mar 16, 2020

Michael Lee Norris, 40, of Hutchinson, died March 16, 2020, at his home. He was born September 22, 1979, in Wichita, to Ronald and Nancy (Fales) Norris.

Michael graduated from Goddard High School in 1998 and earned his associates degree from LSU. He worked for many years as a retail manager for Wal-Mart. Michael loved gardening, cooking,...

Mar 15, 2020

Stephen Kent 'Steve' Dye, 68, died March 15, 2020.  He was born January 24, 1952, in Hutchinson, to Merle Gayford and Dorothy Mae (Teegardin) Dye.

Steve graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1970.  He lived in Hutchinson until 1972, and then moved to Long Beach, CA.  Steve returned to Wichita in 1990, and was currently living in...

Mar 12, 2020

Jerald Merlin 'Jerry' Inman, 58, died March 12, 2020, at his home.  He was born October 31, 1961, in Hutchinson, to Kenneth and Marge (Ayers) Inman.

Jerry was an over-the-road truck driver for many years and was most recently employed at Stutzman Refuse Disposal Inc.

He is survived by: brothers, Richard Inman (Linda), McPherson, and...

Mar 9, 2020

Katarina Mary 'Kate' Nachtigal Cofer, 30, died March 9, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  She was born October 1, 1989, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Ronald and Karen (Graber) Nachtigal.

Kate was most known for her passionate love of dogs. She had her own pet sitting business, and was a sincere and loyal provider of love...

Mar 8, 2020

Hubert E. Faulkner, 81, died March 8, 2020.  He was born November 9, 1938, in Lincoln, AR, to Isaac 'Bud' Faulkner and Juanita (Litle) Faulkner.

Hubert graduated from Friends University with both his Bachelor and MBA degrees.  He was an Air Traffic Controller in Chicago, and an insurance agent in Hutchinson.   Hubert was a member of St....

Mar 7, 2020

Dean Eales, 74, of Hutchinson, died Saturday, March 7, 2020. He was born February 6, 1946, in Hutchinson, to John L. and Bertha M. (Seck) Eales.

Dean was a 1964 graduate of Haven High School. He was a farmer and stockman, partsman for Hamilton LaGreca, and driver for Carl Vincent Plumbing.

Dean's hobbies included woodworking,...