Obituaries

Sep 6, 2025

Gary Gene Clark, 81, of Hutchinson, Kansas, died September 6, 2025, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center and was carried into the arms of his Savior and Lord Jesus Christ. He was born June 7, 1944, in Miami, Oklahoma, to Harold and Juanita Clark, and moved to Hutchinson at five years old.

Gary married Janice (Wray) Clark August...

Sep 5, 2025

Loretta Jean Fosnight, 68, went to meet her Savior on September 5, 2025, at her home in Hutchinson. She was born July 10, 1957, in Hutchinson to Calvin C. and Verna Lee (Jones) Lantz.

Loretta was a 1975 graduate of Hutchinson High School. During high school she met Richard Fosnight, the love of her life. They were...

Aug 31, 2025

Surrounded by family and love, we announce the passing of Donald Haynes, who died on August 31, 2025, at the age of 78 in his hometown of Hutchinson, Kansas, after a short illness. Born on November 1, 1946, to Charles and Christine Haynes, Don lived a full and vibrant life.

A graduate of Buhler High School, Don...

Aug 30, 2025

Beth Lorraine Chambers, 86, of Hutchinson, died August 30, 2025, at Diversicare of Hutchinson. She was born September 11, 1938, in Raton, New Mexico, the daughter of  Albert J. and Eunice A. (Rubidoux) Welsh.

After moving to Hutchinson, Beth was a salesclerk at Gibson's and then for many years at Kmart. She then worked at Goodwill until...

Aug 28, 2025

Mike Dole, 81, died August 28, 2025, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born in the family home in Burrton, on August 1, 1944, to John Clifton and Ruth Marjorie (Stanley) Dole.

Mike was a 1962 Burrton High School and 1964 Hutchinson Community College graduate. He worked as a machinist at Cessna and Arrow Machine before...

Aug 26, 2025

Gil D. Lingle, 69, of Hutchinson, Kansas, passed away on August 26, 2025. He was born on July 22, 1956, in WaKeeney, Kansas, to Royce and Gatha "Trudy" (Nutter) Lingle.

In his early twenties, Gil worked as a motorcycle mechanic before joining the U.S. Army, where he served in the Signal Corps. After his honorable discharge, Gil...

Aug 24, 2025

Debra Louise Hawkins, 67, died Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Hospice House in Hutchinson. She was born June 24, 1958 in Hutchinson, to James Arthur and Lydia (Weilert) Fraser.

Debra attended Hutchinson High School and then went on to pursue her education at Hutchinson Community College. In her earlier years, Debra was an entrepreneur and business owner...

Aug 24, 2025

Gary Duane Pound, 88, died August 24, 2025, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born on April 14, 1937, in Fredonia, to Harry K. and Mary Belle (Cook) Pound.

Gary graduated from Fredonia High School in 1955 and then graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, School of Pharmacy in 1960. He was a registered pharmacist for...

Aug 23, 2025

David William "Dave" Woerz, 70, died August 23, 2025, at his home.  He was born July 9, 1955, in McPherson, to William Warren and Evelyn Ann (Beck) Woerz.

David graduated from Trinity Catholic High School in 1973.  He retired from working in maintenance at Lowen Sign Company.  David enjoyed hunting for rocks and fossils, gathering Native American...

Aug 23, 2025

Robert Clayton Donaldson, 88, died August 23, 2025, at Hutch Health and Rehab, Hutchinson. He was born February 24, 1937, in Mason, MI, to William Henry and Josephine Elsie (Burgess) Donaldson.

Bob attended Mason High School, Mason, MI. He began working as a union organizer for United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) and rose through the ranks...

Aug 22, 2025

Zora F. Johnson, 91, of Inman, died August 22, 2025, at Pleasant Hills, Hutchinson. Zora was born January 9, 1934, in Howard, Kansas, to G. Bufford and Lillian (Bennitt) McKinney.

Zora attended Elk Falls Rural High School. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education in 1956 from Kansas State Teachers College in Emporia. Zora...

Aug 22, 2025

Donald Gene Horton, 86, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, went home to be with the Lord, August 22, 2025. He was born on October 27, 1938, in Mt. Vernon, IL, to William Paul and Dorothy Rose (Miller) Horton.

Don was a 1957 graduate of Mt. Vernon High School. Following graduation, he entered the United States Navy...

Aug 21, 2025

Richard A. "Richie" Huddleston, Jr, 53, died August 21, 2025 at Halstead Health and Rehabilitation Center. Richie was born August 13, 1972 in Hutchinson, KS, to Richard A. and Roberta (Kipp) Huddleston.

Richie was a lifelong Hutchinson resident. He enjoyed spending time with his family and his beloved yorkie, Gizmo. He enjoyed watching wrestling and various car...

Aug 20, 2025

Rodney Paul White, Sr., 77, died on August 20, 2025, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born January 4, 1948, in Hutchinson, to James R. and Betty Jean (Hoffman) White, Sr.

Rodney graduated from Buhler High School in 1966. Following his graduation, he served in the United States Army for two years, during the Vietnam War. Rodney...

Aug 19, 2025

Daniel Craig Kitts, 46, died Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at Hospice House in Hutchinson. He was born March 15, 1979, in Hutchinson, to Dan Osner and Cheryl Beard. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Eastwood Church of Christ, 2500 N. Plum St. Hutchinson, KS 67502. There...

Aug 18, 2025

Harold L. Tegethoff was born February 26, 1936, in Morrowville, KS, to George M. and Ursula (Scheetz) Tegethoff.  He died August 18, 2025, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community, Buhler.

Harold was raised on the farm, and attended Fairbury Junior College, Fairbury, NE, while working at a windmill factory.  He attended Kansas State University, changed his major to...

Aug 18, 2025

Jack Joseph Gagnebin, 82, of Abbyville, died August 18, 2025, at Hospice House in Hutchinson. He was born November 29, 1942, in Hutchinson, to Joseph J. and Vesta M. (Bridgeman) Gagnebin.

Jack grew up in Abbyville, Kansas, and graduated from Fairfield North High School in 1961. He attended Hutchinson Community College for one year before joining the...

Aug 18, 2025

Jerry C. Gentry Sr., 86, of Hutchinson, died surrounded by family on August 18, 2025 at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born June 9, 1939, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to Lyle and Pauline (Sizemore) Gentry.

On May 17, 1957, he married Martha Mora in Hutchinson. They shared 68 beautiful years together before his death.

Jerry...

Aug 16, 2025

Stanley Thompson "Stan" Kemmis, 89, went to his heavenly home on August 16, 2025, at Diversicare Nursing Home in Hutchinson, KS.  He was born on May 23, 1936, in Sidney, Montana, to George and Elizabeth (Ferrick) Kemmis. Stan was number 7 out of 8 children in the Kemmis family and was the last of the siblings to pass away.  ...

Aug 15, 2025

Larry Luman, a long-time Hutchinson resident, died Friday, August 15, 2025, at the KU Medical Center in Kansas City. He was 77 years old.

Larry was a devoted husband to Mary Luman and a loving dad to Cris (Lyle) Paulson of Hutchinson, Kara (Chris) Ackerman of Monument, Colorado, and Kim (Mark) Johnson of Hutchinson. He was incredibly...