Obituaries

Feb 16, 2020

Emery D. 'Bud' Kittle, 83, of Sterling, died Sunday, February 16, 2020.  He was born April 24, 1936, in Hutchinson, to Emery Rueben and Florence Elizabeth (Cook) Kittle.

Bud graduated from Reno County High School in 1954 and Hutchinson Community College in 1961.  He served in the United States Air Force from 1955 to 1959.  He attended...

Feb 16, 2020

Alfred 'Al' Joseph Werth, 88, of Hutchinson, died February 16, 2020, at Pleasant Hills, Hutchinson. He was born December 13, 1931, in Ness City, to Theodore and Adelaide (Leiker) Werth.

Alfred was a 1949 graduate of Ness City High School and served in the United States Air Force for four years. He retired from Dillon Companies Inc....

Feb 14, 2020

Alvin Yuell 'Al' Buck, 81, of Hutchinson, died February 14, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  He was born May 23, 1938, in Hutchinson, the son of Albert and Oleta (Hamblin) Buck.

Al graduated from Partridge High School and Emporia State University. He served in the Air National Guard.  Al was former owner of AB Roofing and...

Feb 13, 2020

Thomas Wesley Klassen, 78, of Hutchinson, died February 13, 2020, at his home.  He was born March 24, 1941, in Abilene, to Peter and Frances (Gadberry) Klassen.

On May 19, 1962, he married Teresa Savage in Lyons.  They shared over 57 years of marriage prior to his death.

Thomas is survived by:  his wife, Teresa...

Feb 13, 2020

Ray Vernon Brian, of Hutchinson, passed away February 13, 2020, at his home. He was born August 1, 1931, in Oakley, Kansas, to Roy and Thela Brian.

Ray was a graduate of Fort Hays State University, where he majored in business and played football for the Fort Hays Tigers. Prior to college he served in the United...

Feb 13, 2020

Bobby Lee Depew, age 53, passed away peacefully at his home in Mobile, AL surrounded by his family on February 13, 2020. He was born on November 5, 1966 to Bill and Katie Mae (Helmuth) Depew in Hutchinson, KS.

On August 27, 1988 he married Polly Bender. They made their home in KS. He worked at Mennonite...

Feb 12, 2020

Raymond Wagler, 83, of South Hutchinson, died February 12, 2020. He was born December 23, 1936, to John Rufus and Esther Evangeline (Krenzin) Wagler.

Raymond graduated from Abbyville High School in 1951 and auctioneer school. He served in the Army National Guard, enjoyed farming, ranching, and buying cattle. Raymond was of the Mennonite faith.

On...

Feb 11, 2020

Nicole 'Nicki' Diane Hiebert, 45, of Hutchinson, died February 11, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born March 14, 1974, in Hutchinson, to Dwain and Janice (Hedger) Hiebert.

Nicole was a graduate of the Hutchinson High School Special Education program and graduated in 1995. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church,...

Feb 10, 2020

Hazel Whomans, 96, of Hutchinson, died February 10, 2020, at Good Samaritan Society, Hutchinson Village. She was born June 15, 1923, in Kingman, to Glenn William and Mary Elizabeth (Nowlan) Richardson.

Hazel was a 1941 graduate of Kingman High School and 1967 graduate of Tech School of Nursing. John and Hazel lived in Kingman, KS, from 1943...

Feb 10, 2020

Steven Robert Hawkins, 59, entered his heavenly home February 10, 2020.  He was born October 9, 1960, in Hutchinson, to James M. Hawkins and Alice Marie (Allison) Hawkins.

Steven graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1979.  He was an optician with Singleton-Joyce Optical for 34 years.  After it closed, Steven joined Grene Vision Optical Service. He was...

Feb 9, 2020

Patrick James 'Jim' O'Connell, 74, of Hutchinson, died February 9, 2020, at Diversicare of Hutchinson.  He was born April 4, 1945, in Peoria, IL, the son of Larry and Mary (Mooney) O'Connell.

After attending school in Chanute, Jim graduated from Topeka Hayden High School in 1963. In 1967, Jim graduated from the University of Kansas with a...

Feb 8, 2020

Edward F. 'Ed' Doherty, 98, of Hutchinson, died February 8, 2020, at Hester Care Center, Hutchinson. He was born October 31, 1921, in Ashland, Wisconsin, the son of The Reverend E. S. Doherty and Elizabeth Anne (Skuce) Doherty.

Ed attended Haviland High School for three years, graduating from Bucklin High School in 1939. He was granted a...

Feb 7, 2020

Greg Ruby, 78, of Hutchinson, died February 7, 2020, at his home. He was born January 24, 1942, in Great Bend to Everett and Opal (Epley) Ruby.

Greg attended Hutchinson public schools growing up. He worked for Service Master and Taco Bell for many years.

Greg is survived by: sisters, Patricia Sands and Kay Bergen,...

Feb 7, 2020

Eric Michael Schmidt, 34, died February 7, 2020, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. He was born January 5, 1986, in Pittsburgh, PA, to Paul and Colleen (Butler) Schmidt.

Eric was a graduate of Norwin High School, North Huntingdon, PA, and WyoTech, Blairsville, PA. He was employed at Safelite Auto Glass, Hutchinson, and a member of First Church...

Feb 6, 2020

Michael J. Ronan, 77, formerly of Phoenix, AZ, died February 6, 2020, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson, KS.  He was born July 13, 1942, in Detroit, MI, to Bernard and Flores (Pitcher) Ronan.

Michael graduated from Austin Catholic Preparatory School, Detroit, MI.  He received his bachelor's degree from the University of Detroit and his master's degree...

Feb 4, 2020

Virgil Leroy Tucker, 73, of Hutchinson, died February 4, 2020, at his home. He was born May 2, 1946, in Winfield, the son of Carl W. and Audrey L. (Brittingham) Tucker.  Virgil graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1964.  He served in the U.S. Navy from 1966-1992, achieving the rank of Chief Petty Officer.

After returning to...

Feb 3, 2020

Carl Melvin Blackburn, 91, of Arlington, died February 3, 2020, at his home. He was born November 8, 1928, in Partridge, the son of Walter and Pearl (Parker) Blackburn. Carl served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a lifetime farmer and stockman in the Arlington area. Carl enjoyed collecting antique tractors and toy tractors....

Feb 1, 2020

Georgia Lea Brunholtz, 93, of Buhler, died February 1, 2020, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community, Buhler. She was born September 11, 1926, in Madison, KS, to John Winston and Georgia Ethel (Cook) Rierson.

On March 4, 1953, she married Rudolph 'Rudy' H. Brunholtz in Grand Island, NE. They shared over 56 years of marriage prior to his...

Jan 31, 2020

Bonnie V. Childs, 86, of Hutchinson, died January 31, 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  She was born September 14, 1933, in Menlo, KS, to Clarence O. and Violet Maye (Moore) Ferguson.

Bonnie was a 1950 graduate of Menlo High School.  She was a retired bridal consultant for Dillards and office manager for Jayhawk Realty.  Bonnie was a...

Jan 31, 2020

(Bernard) Paul 'The Candy Man' Hiebert, 73, of South Hutchinson, died Friday, January 31, 2020. He was born July 23, 1947, in Hutchinson, to Bernard and Arlie (Taylor) Hiebert.

Paul was a 1965 graduate of Partridge High School, a member of South Hutchinson Christian Church, and retired from the City of South Hutchinson as Public Works Director....