Obituaries

Mar 7, 2020

Betsy Lou Ledin, 56, of Hutchinson, died March 7, 2020, at her home. She was born March 4, 1964, in Hutchinson, to Donald and Mildred (Cotton) Davis.

Betsy graduated from Nickerson High School and Hutchinson Community College. She worked for many years as a secretary at Zion Lutheran Church Hutchinson, where she was a member. Betsy loved...

Mar 6, 2020

Gage Robert England, 11, died March 6, 2020, in a vehicle collision near Burrton. He was born August 10, 2008, in Wichita, the son of Robert C. and Tresia L. (Ansel) England.  Gage was in the 6 th -grade at Lincoln Elementary School.

He loved sports, with his father coaching his softball team.  Gage also enjoyed music,...

Mar 6, 2020

Tresia Ansel England, 62, of Hutchinson, died March 6, 2020, in a vehicle collision near Burrton.  She was born June 29, 1957, in Hutchinson, to Rodney Dwane and Rita Faye (Pauley) Ansel.

She was a 1974 graduate of Hutchinson High School and 1988 graduate of Cranford Business College.  Tresia retired from Dillon Distribution Center as a data...

Mar 6, 2020

Robert Charles 'Bobby' England, 63, died March 6, 2020, in a vehicle collision near Burrton. He was born August 28, 1956, in Hutchinson, to Ottis R. and Ramona J. (Clowers) England.

Bobby graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1974 and worked as a forklift operator at CHS. He was an avid KC Chiefs and KU Jayhawks fan....

Mar 5, 2020

Clifford E. 'Gene' Rickett, 87, of Hutchinson, passed away March 5, 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born August 13, 1932, in Arlington, to Clifford J. and Eva Clarice (Heller) Rickett.

Gene graduated from Arlington High School in 1950, and studied electronics at Devry Technical Institute and mechanical engineering at ICS. He served in the U.S....

Mar 5, 2020

Anita Jeanette Wainner, 82, of Hutchinson, died March 5, 2020, at Baldwin House, Hutchinson.  Graveside service will be 3 p.m. Saturday, March 14, 2020, at Fairview Cemetery, Elmer, KS.  In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to TECH Inc., in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Mar 4, 2020

Garry Lee Parkhurst, 72, died March 4, 2020.  He was born July 26, 1947, in Kingman, to Floyd and Lena Rose (Day) Parkhurst.

Garry graduated from Pretty Prairie High School in 1965, and served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.  Garry worked at Agco in Hesston as a machinist for 36 years.  He was...

Mar 3, 2020

Guy K. Clark, 66, died March 3, 2020.  He was born July 3, 1953, in Hutchinson, to William and Bertha Marie (Jantzen) Clark.

Guy graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1971. He was an Avionics Technician, until he retired. In Guy's younger years, he enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson, especially for the Wichita Association Toy Runs. But,...

Mar 2, 2020

James Lee Fowler, 74, died March 2, 2020, at Fountain View Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, Rose Hill.  He was born May 24, 1945, in Houston, TX, to Gerald and Eileen (Sargent) Fowler.

.Jim graduated from Hutchinson High School and Hutchinson Community College.  He served in the United States Army in Vietnam.  Jim sold cars and worked...

Mar 2, 2020

John Delevan 'Del' Bauer, 70, of Hutchinson, died March 2, 2020, at Robert Dole Veterans Hospital, Wichita. He was born November 29, 1949, in Ransom, to John and Josephine (Schwartzkopf) Bauer.

John graduated from Ransom High School in 1967. He was a master of many trades, including: plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, mechanics, and farming. John was a member...

Mar 1, 2020

Glenn Emmett England, 99, died March 1, 2020, at Diversicare of Council Grove. He was born March 2, 1920, in Clifton Hill, MO, to Luther and Frances (James) England.

Glenn graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1939 and attended Hutchinson Junior College. He served in the United States Army Air Corps from 1942-1945. Glenn worked for the...

Feb 29, 2020

Linda Nielsen, 72, died February 29, 2020, at the Kansas Heart Hospital, Wichita.  She was born December 18, 1947, in Gideon, MO, to Jack and Freda (Hall) Chapman.

Linda graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1965.  She was a homemaker and enjoyed working in her garden planting flowers.  Linda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister,...

Feb 29, 2020

Donald J. Caviness, some knew him as Donnie Grandon, 77, of Hutchinson, died February 29, 2020, at his home.  He was born June 7, 1942, in Larned, to J.L. and Myrtle Irene (Roberts) Caviness.

Donald attended Sherman Junior High and Hutchinson High School and served in the United States Army from 1967-1969. He was a lifetime member...

Feb 28, 2020

Mike Messmer, 76, of Hutchinson, died February 28, 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born November 27, 1943, in Anthony, to Claire Eugene and Sara Joyce (Johnston) Messmer.

Mike was a 1961 graduate of Norwich High School and served in the United States Navy. He was employed as a machinist at Cessna and Eaton Corporation, both...

Feb 28, 2020

Jeannette 'Janet' Carol Fail passed away peacefully on February 28, 2020, at Sterling Village, Sterling, KS, from natural causes, at the age of 97.  She was born July 23, 1922, in Cloud County, KS, to Homer and Bertha (Detrixhe) LeClair.

Janet was a 1936 graduate of Concordia High School and Salt City Business College, Hutchinson.  She worked...

Feb 25, 2020

Dean Edward Bastion, 74, of Hutchinson, died February 25, 2020, at his home.  He was born September 8, 1945, in Oakland, CA, to Lawrence Edward and Maxine Lola (Jones) Bastion.

He married Terress Jackson in 1992.  Dean served in the United States Marine Corps and retired as a police officer.

He is survived by:  wife,...

Feb 24, 2020

William R. 'Bill' Ford, 55, died February 24, 2020, at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, MO.  He was born September 23, 1964, in Santa Barbara, CA, the youngest son of Leo Arthur and Dorothy O. (Reeves) Ford.

Bill graduated from Pretty Prairie High School in 1983. He worked at Concrete Plus for almost 12 years. Bill enjoyed...

Feb 23, 2020

Jeanne L. Shanline, 91, died February 23, 2020.  She was born April 22, 1928, in Kansas City, MO, to James and Elsie M. (Hudson) Laswell.

Jeanne graduated from Turon High School and attended Grace Hospital School of Nursing.  She was a homemaker,  a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, and the DUO Sunday School class.

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Feb 20, 2020

Vivian L. Beeghly, 91, died February 20, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  She was born February 7, 1929, in Humboldt, NE, to Roy L. and Lola (Schmidt) Smith.

Vivian was a graduate of Humboldt High School, Humboldt, NE.  She was a homemaker, bookkeeper, and member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Hutchinson.

On February 12,...

Feb 16, 2020

Betty Jo Hunt, 87, passed away on February 16, 2020, at Wesley Towers, Hutchinson. The oldest daughter of Emily (Griffee) and Ralston Taylor, she was born on December 18, 1932, in Sterling.

She was raised on a farm outside of Lyons and graduated from Lyons High School. In 1954, Betty married Don Hunt and the couple moved...