Obituaries

Apr 2, 2020

Bruce Keith Yaeger, 59, passed away April 2, 2020, at Hospice House.  He was born January 31, 1961, in Dodge City, the son of Larry and Mary Jane (Britain) Yaeger.

After graduating from Dodge City High School, Bruce moved to Denver, CO, and built a successful concrete business.  He also operated a successful business when family moved...

Apr 2, 2020

Charles R. Kinast, 88, of Hutchinson, died April 2, 2020, at his home. He was born March 3, 1932, in Hutchinson, to Albert and Louise (Guhl) Kinast.

Charles graduated from Haven High School, Kansas State University with his bachelor's degree, and Wichita State with his master's. He worked at PMS Foods Inc., until he retired in 1997,...

Apr 2, 2020

Linda L. (Hunsinger) Fesler, 74, of Hutchinson, passed away peacefully April 2, 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born September 26, 1945, in Lindsborg, to George and Alta Marie (Smith) Hunsinger.

She was a 1963 graduate of Little River High School and attended Adela Hale Business College. She was a service representative for AT&T for 30...

Apr 1, 2020

Diane M. Burkhart, 59, of Hutchinson, died April 1, 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was born October 16, 1960, in Dodge City, to Jerald 'Jerry' Jerome and Ruth Marie (Fuhrman) Burkhart.

Diane was a 1979 graduate of Ensign High School.  She was employed at Central Kansas Credit Union, Hutchinson, as...

Apr 1, 2020

Linda Rae Housh, 72, met her Lord and Savior, April 1, 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born September 16, 1947, in Wichita, to Kenneth and June (Nighswonger) Sparr.

Linda graduated from Clearwater High School in 1965 and Wichita Business College in 1966.  During high school, she was president of the Pep Club and involved in...

Mar 31, 2020

Karren Kay Winters-Totten, 79, died March 31, 2020, at Diversicare of Haysville. She was born March 10, 1941, in Moran, the daughter of Edward D. and Mildred H. (Thacker) Winters.

Karren graduated from Preston High School in 1959 and attended community college in North Platte, Nebraska.  She worked as a CNA in several area nursing homes. Karren's...

Mar 30, 2020

Terrence L. 'Terry' Bieberly, 74, died March 30, 2020, at Bethany Home, Lindsborg.  He was born July 26, 1945, in Dodge City, to Ralph and Ann (Bestgen) Bieberly.

Terry graduated from Sacred Heart High School, Salina.  He worked in management for various clothing and department stores, including Longs, Dillards, and Jos A. Bank.  Terry was a member...

Mar 29, 2020

Edith Ann Castillo, 58, died March 29, 2020, at her home. She was born March 27, 1962, in Hutchinson to Gilbert Benjamin and Carol Elaine (McAtee) Clouse.

Edith was a 1980 graduate of Fairfield High School and a homemaker. On April 17, 2008, she married Ascencion Castillo in St. John.

Edith is survived by: husband,...

Mar 29, 2020

Ginny Nicole Brandenburger, 42, of Buhler, died March 29, 2020 at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. She was born July 19, 1977 in Garden City to Randy and Della (Brueggeman) Brandenburger.

Ginny graduated from Garden City High School in 1995 and was pursuing her bachelor's degree through University...

Mar 28, 2020

Mary C. Leiker, 84, of Hutchinson, died March 28, 2020, at Good Samaritan Society, Hutchinson Village. She was born September 19, 1935, in Ness City, the daughter of Carl and Clara (Schlitter) Leiker.

Mary graduated from St. Teresa Catholic High School in 1953. Her first job was at Carl Hays Drug Store. She then became the secretary...

Mar 27, 2020

Donald 'Don' G. Davis, 82, died March 27, 2020, at Wheaton House on the Mennonite Friendship Communities' campus.  He was born November 26, 1937, in Hutchinson, to Albert G. and Tina (King) Davis.

Don was a graduate of Hutchinson High School.  He retired from Eaton Corporation (Cessna) after 36 years of service as a machinist.  Don was...

Mar 27, 2020

Irene Joan Keeler, 83, of Hutchinson, died March 27, 2020, at her home.  She was born December 17, 1936, in Pratt, to Willard Earl and Verna Lee (Boughner) Keller.

Irene was a 1954 graduate of Isabel High School.  She worked as an insurance clerk for the Medical Center P.A., Hutchinson, and retired after 27 years of service....

Mar 27, 2020

Bessie Yvonne Geurian, 79, of Hutchinson, died March 27, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.

Per Yvonne's wishes, no services are planned.

Mar 26, 2020

Brian Leslie, 52, passed from this life March 26, 2020.  He was born July 5, 1967, in Aberdeen, Maryland, to Ronald Leslie and Joleen (Miller) Leslie.  Brian grew up in Hutchinson with his parents and younger brother, Kent.

Brian graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1985.  He attended the University of Kansas, graduating with a bachelor's degree...

Mar 26, 2020

Sharon Kay Hendrix, 78, of Hutchinson, died March 26, 2020, at Reflection Living, Hutchinson. She was born February 5, 1942, in Bloomfield, Nebraska, to Arthur and Cassie (Eggen) Ziegler.

Sharon graduated from Center High School in Nebraska in 1960. She ran a daycare from her home and also prepared food for the Garden City public schools. In...

Mar 24, 2020

Sharon R. More, 79, died March 24, 2020, at Prairie Sunset Home, Pretty Prairie.  She was born April 18, 1940, in Cawker City, to Lyle Albert and Fernita Emma (Wright) More.

Sharon is survived by:  sister, Lyla M. Crosley of Pretty Prairie; brother, Albert L. (Vicki) More of Clearwater; grandson, Bryson Buller; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins;...

Mar 24, 2020

Martha R. Hamilton, 97, of Hutchinson, Kan., died March 24, 2020, at Hester Care Center in Hutchinson, Kansas. She was born March 10, 1923, in Kingman, Kansas, the daughter of Ashton Dolman Rayl and Florence McCoy Rayl. Her family moved to Hutchinson in 1931. Martha graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1941, then attended Chicago Art Institute, The Colorado...

Mar 22, 2020

Clara Leiker, 86, of Hutchinson, died March 22, 2020, at Good Samaritan Society, Hutchinson Village. She was born November 22, 1933, in Ness City, the daughter of Carl and Clara (Schlitter) Leiker.

Clara was a 1952 graduate of St. Teresa Catholic High School, and worked at Carl Hays Drug Store before going to work at Reger Rental,...

Mar 22, 2020

Susie 'Darlene' Fetter, 86, of Hutchinson, died March 22, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born July 10, 1933, in Mullinville, to Bernard Gayle and Ruby Marie (Fisher) Sharp.

Darlene was a 1951 graduate of Paulina High School, IA. She worked as a library clerk for 20 years at Winans and Grandview Elementary Schools, both...

Mar 21, 2020

Earl Franklin Weidman, 85, died Saturday, March 21, 2020, at Hospice House.  He was born September 7, 1934, in Wagoner, OK, to Irl and Dewey (Robertson) Weidman.

Earl grew up in Wagoner until his senior year of high school, when his father, who worked for the Missouri Pacific Railroad, was transferred to Coffeyville. He then graduated from...