Obituaries

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,...

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...