Obituaries

Jan 22, 2020

Gordon Lynn Ehling, 95, died Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born April 14, 1924, in Abbyville, to David S. Ehling and Gladys Claire Deck.

Gordon graduated in 1943 from Abbyville High School. During World War II, he served as a Merchant Marine, delivering fuel in the Pacific Theater and delivering wheat to...

Jan 22, 2020

Maurice Francis Cummings, 85, of Hutchinson, died January 22, 2020, from pancreatic cancer. He was born January 16, 1935, in Topeka, to John and Mary (Harrington) Cummings.

Maurice grew up in Blaine and attended St. Columbkille Grade School. He graduated from Blaine Rural High School, and then attended St. Benedict's in Atchison.  Maurice served in the US...

Jan 21, 2020

Jerald Lee Robinson 'Jerry Lee', 81, of Hutchinson, passed away January 21, 2020, at Pleasant View Home, Inman, KS. He was born September 1, 1938, in Hutchinson, KS, to Leland and Betty A. (Teter) Robinson.

Jerry was a 1956 graduate of Buhler High School and was very involved in FFA, receiving his State Farmer Degree in 1955....

Jan 20, 2020

Thomas Raymond 'Tom' Hafner, 86, formerly of Alpena, SD,  passed away Monday, January 20, 2020, at his home in Kansas.

He was born December 31, 1933, in Alpena, SD, to Jacob and Caroline (Brenner) Hafner. Thomas grew up on the family farm near Alpena, attending schools in the Alpena area.

Tom was a farmer and...

Jan 18, 2020

Gary Edward Janzen, 56, of Hutchinson, died January 18, 2020, at his home in Nickerson. He was born December 24, 1963, in Hutchinson, to Elmer and Leona (Drake) Janzen.

Gary graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1982. He was a maintenance supervisor for Home Depot and Interfaith Housing and Community Services, Hutchinson. He loved cars, specifically Chevy's,...

Jan 18, 2020

Thomas Allen Reed, 63, of Hutchinson, died January 18, 2020, at his home.  He was born September 25, 1956, in Hutchinson, the son of Harvey L. and Glenda J. (Roberts) Reed.  Tom graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1973 and attended Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology in Tulsa, OK.  He was a professional woodworker.

Tom is...

Jan 17, 2020

Dr. Marguerite Ann 'Margy' Hornback, 71, died January 17, 2020, at Hutchinson Health and Rehab. She was born August 5, 1948, in Parsons, the daughter of Keith D. and Ardis M. (Culbertson) Shepard.

Margy graduated from Parsons High School in 1966 and received her Bachelor's Degree in English from Pittsburg State University in 1970.  In 1979, Margy...

Jan 17, 2020

Janice L. Shelley, 71, died Friday, January 17, 2020. She was born October 5, 1948, in Great Bend to Charles Edward and Nila J. (Showalter) Harmony.

She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. Janice was the owner of Jan's Beauty Salon.

Her grandkids were the greatest. She also loved caring for animals and...

Jan 16, 2020

Stephen Eugene 'Steve' DeBerry, 64, of Hutchinson, died January 16, 2020. He was born May 17, 1955, in Hutchinson, to Eugene and Joan (Gregg) DeBerry.

He was a graduate of Buhler High School. Steve worked as a welder for Farmland Industries and then at Morton Salt Company for 34 years, retiring as a vacuum pan operator. His...

Jan 16, 2020

Verna Mae (Cox) Curry, of Hutchinson, passed away January 16, 2020, at the age of 92, at Thorne Health Care Center.  She was born on November 11, 1927, in Lebanon, Kentucky, the oldest of five children.

Verna moved to Kansas at a young age and remained a Kansan for the rest of her life.  Verna worked as...

Jan 16, 2020

Virginia Sue Green Higgins, 90, of Hutchinson, Kansas, passed away January 16, 2020,  at Thorne Care Center, Wesley Towers. She was born April 24, 1929, in Perry, Kansas, the youngest daughter of Lyell A. and Jettie Engel Green, who lived in Carbondale, Berryton, and Williamsburg, Kansas.

Virginia graduated from Emporia State University in 1951 and was a...

Jan 15, 2020

Amy Lou Cummins, 92, of Hutchinson, died January 15, 2020, at Hutchinson Health and Rehab. She was born on January 1, 1928, in Hutchinson, to Gust and Verna (Magers) Stringos.

Amy graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1943. She was a homemaker and property manager for rental homes that she renovated with her husband. She spent a...

Jan 14, 2020

Barrett Wayne Miller, 14, of South Hutchinson, died January 14, 2020, at his home. He was born February 27, 2005, in El Dorado, to Conroy Wayne Miller and Jacquelynn Rose (Rosine) Miller.

Barrett attended South Hutchinson Elementary School and was currently a 9th grade student at Nickerson High School. He loved his cat, dogs, with raccoons being...

Jan 14, 2020

Edna June Vedder, 95, of Hutchinson, died January 14, 2020, at Waldron Place, Hutchinson. She was born February 15, 1924, in Nickerson, to Odus Grant and Flora Ann (Brooks) Hill.

Edna was the youngest of 12 children, and graduated from Fairview High School, Fairview, KS, in 1938. She worked at Western Foods on the production line.

Jan 12, 2020

Nellie Pearl Bush, 87, of Hutchinson, died January 12, 2020, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. She was born August 2, 1932, in Coyle, OK, the daughter of Tolbert W. and Cora E. (Downey) Allison.

Nellie graduated from Hutchinson High School and attended Salt City Business College. She spent her career working in the banking industry. Nellie...

Jan 10, 2020

DeAnna, of Hutchinson, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 10, 2020. She was born December 31, 1943, in Elkhart, the daughter of William A. and Doris O. (Landess) Stewart.  She is survived by her four siblings: William 'Bill' A. Stewart II of Lewisville, TX, Sally Wonsetler (Tony) of Hutchinson, Becky Stewart of Hutchinson, and Jonathan...

Jan 10, 2020

Larry Scott Ladd, 72, of Hutchinson, died January 10, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born January 26, 1947, to Elmer and Blanche (Brenegan) Ladd.

Larry graduated from Chanute High School and Neosho Community College. He worked for many years doing housing installations for construction companies. Larry loved to collect bottles, a hobby that he...

Jan 8, 2020

Helen Hall Culver, 104, of Hutchinson, died January 8, 2020, at Good Samaritan Society, Hutchinson Village. She was born August 24, 1915, in Partridge, to Freeman J. and Bertha (Ozbun) Hall.

Helen graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1933. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Hutchinson. Helen was a home Bible study teacher for...

Jan 8, 2020

Dean Wilbur Fahrbach, 101, met his Savior January 8, 2020, at Haven House. He was born November 24, 1918, in Navarre, the son of Carl G. and Lena M. (Vesart) Fahrbach. Carl had immigrated to this country from Germany and made his way to Berryton, where he met and married Lena. They moved to Navarre, where they owned and...

Jan 7, 2020

Fred Field, 67, died Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  He was born May 13, 1952, in Newton, to Robert E. and Edith A. (George) Field.

Fred graduated from Wichita Heights High School.  He was self-employed entrepreneur who loved to be a 'deal maker'.  Fred enjoyed being his own boss for a variety of...