Obituaries

Sep 12, 2019

Debra Jean 'Debbie' Yoder, 62, died Thursday, September 12, 2019, at Ascension Via Christi, St. Francis Campus, Wichita. She was born June 30, 1957, in Wichita, to James Frederick and Myrna Marie (Wynn) Pike.

Debbie was a 1975 graduate of Nickerson High School. She graduated from Hutchinson Community College and Wichita State University. Debbie was a retired...

Sep 12, 2019

Walter L. 'Moose' Carter, 85, of Hutchinson, died, September 12, 2019, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. He was born December 19, 1933, in Hutchinson, to John Wesley and Laura Margaret (Price) Carter.

Walter worked for Betts Bakery, K-Mart, construction, and as a school bus driver for public schools.

He is survived by wife, Sharon...

Sep 11, 2019

Detective Jon 'JC' Culley, 59, of Hutchinson, died September 11, 2019, at his home. He was born June 3, 1960, in Topeka, to Donald and Jacqueline (Hughes) Culley).

JC graduated from Topeka High School in 1978 and attended Kansas State University. While in college, he played the saxophone in the Kansas State Marching Band and was a...

Sep 9, 2019

Zahn B. Lukens, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and community volunteer, passed away at Brookdale Senior Living Community, Overland Park, Kansas on September 9, 2019. Zahn was born on April 21, 1931 in Baltimore, Maryland, to her parents Olive and Joseph W. Belcher II. She and her brother, Joseph III, 'Jerry' were raised in Baltimore, where she attended high...

Sep 9, 2019

Geraldine Kaye 'Geri' Decker, 75, of Hutchinson, died September 9, 2019, at her home. She was born February 24, 1944, in Stafford, to James Lloyd and Velma Ruth (Chambers) Petering.

Geri graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1962, and was a member of New Covenant Presbyterian Church, where she served as a deacon. Her greatest passion was...

Sep 7, 2019

Maxine Elizabeth Dewhirst, 99, of South Hutchinson, died September 7, 2019, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson.  She was born December 1, 1919, in Arma, KS, to Fay E. and Nannie E. (Deemer) Dewhirst.

Maxine attended schools in Girard and graduated from Girard High School.  After graduation, she taught in a one room school house for several...

Sep 5, 2019

David Price McQuilliam, 75, died September 5, 2019, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  He was born July 29, 1944, in Hutchinson, to Loyd L. and Dorothy Irene (Scheele) McQuilliam.

David graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1963.  He worked at Sandy's (a former fast-food restaurant that was located on North Main in Hutchinson), as an assistant manager.  ...

Sep 4, 2019

Darol Lee Graham, 85, of Carlsbad, CA, died September 4, 2019, at Blue Skies Home, San Marcos, CA. He was born May 26, 1934, in Burrton, KS, to John Anderson and Velma Mae (Hoskinson) Graham.

Darol was a 1952 graduate of Burrton High School and graduated cum laude from Southwestern College, Winfield, KS, in 1956, with a...

Sep 4, 2019

Kay Diane Bontrager, 72, died September 4, 2019, at her home.  She was born February 17, 1947, the daughter of Bill L. and A. Frances (Hampton) Repass.  Kay was a 1965 graduate of Hutchinson High School and homemaker.  She also worked at the Boy Scout office in Hutchinson.  Kay loved spending time with her family and watching movies.  She...

Sep 3, 2019

Lois Faye Thayer, 83, died September 3, 2019, at Reflection Living, Hutchinson. She was born March 8, 1936, in Vinita, OK, the daughter of Ralph W. and Rose M. (Bunch) Walters. Lois graduated from Arlington High School in 1954 and worked as a secretary for Eastwood Church of Christ. She loved people and was a wonderful hostess with a...

Sep 2, 2019

Helen Ruth Havercroft, 82, of Hutchinson, died September 2, 2019, while surrounded by family at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born April 4, 1937, to Ralph and Marjorie (McIver) Rush.

Helen graduated from Abbyville High School in 1955, retired from Dillons Warehouse and was a member of Countryside Baptist Church, Hutchinson. She spent her life as a...

Sep 1, 2019

Jay Dee 'J. D.' Detter, 74, of Alma, AR, passed away September 1, 2019, at Fort Smith, AR.  He was born February 15, 1945, the second child of Harold and Evelyn (Newcom) Detter.

Jay attended Nickerson schools, graduating from Nickerson High School in 1963.  He also attended Kansas State University, Emporia State Univesity, and Wichita State, graduating...

Sep 1, 2019

Virginia Ruth (Gilger) Hedge, 79, of Hutchinson, died September 1, 2019, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  She was born May 29, 1940, in Logan, KS, to Clarence George and Lela Lucille (Tasker) Gilger.

Virginia was a 1957 graduate of Miltonvale Wesleyan College and a 1959 graduate of Brown-Mackie College, Salina.  She was employed by Midwest Iron and...

Aug 31, 2019

Barbara Colleen 'Barb' Rohr, 81, died Saturday, August 31, 2019, at her home. She was born October 15, 1937, in Hanston, the daughter of Loren W. and A. Mildred (Hickman) Salmans.  Barb graduated from Hanston High School in 1955 and attended Brown Mackie College in Salina. She retired as a checker for Safeway in Hutchinson and Wichita after 23...

Aug 30, 2019

Stella Ann Joseph, 61, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her own home on August 30, 2019, surrounded by her loved ones.  She was born November 26, 1957, in Clinton, OK, the daughter of James and Irene (Fletcher) Howlingcrane.  Stella graduated from Corn Bible Academy, Corn, OK, and attended Hesston College.  She worked as a CNA/MedAide at Pleasant...

Aug 30, 2019

Alberta 'Bobbie' McKibben, 92, died August 30, 2019, at Hester Care Center.  She was born June 7, 1927, at the family farm house in Nickerson, to Melvin and Leona Mae Thompson.

Alberta graduated from Nickerson High School, Adela Hale Business College, Hutchinson Community College, and Sterling College.  She was the valedictorian for her graduating class at Nickerson...

Aug 29, 2019

Charlotte Mae (Reynard) Ebbert, 68, formerly of Hutchinson, died peacefully surrounded by family and friends, in Lake Elsinore, CA.  She was born December 19, 1950, in Hutchinson, to Dale and Gladys (Holloway) Reynard.

Charlotte married and moved to Iran before returning to Kansas, where she later divorced and moved to Texas. She resided in California for the...

Aug 29, 2019

Donna D. Plank, 74, formerly of Hutchinson, died August 29, 2019, at Bethel House, Wichita.  She was born November 6, 1944, in Lyons, to Elden Carlos and Alberta Irene (Taylor) Griffee.

Donna graduated from Ensign High School in 1962 and Dodge City Community College in 1964.  She was a secretary for Mitchell Chapel United Methodist Church and...

Aug 28, 2019

Ricky B. Switzer, 51, died August 28, 2019, at Ascension Via-Christi St. Francis. He was born November 29, 1967, in Sterling, to Larry and Virginia (Seitz) Switzer.

Ricky graduated from Nickerson High School in 1987 and from Salina Vo-Tech College in the HVAC and Auto Body programs.  He was a self-employed HVAC electrician. Ricky attended Maranatha Mennonite...

Aug 27, 2019

Carolyn Ann Carrington, 85, died Tuesday, August 27, 2019, at Diversicare of Hutchinson.  She was born July 25, 1934, in Whitewater, the daughter of Lloyd and Elva (Koby) Dow.  Carolyn was a 1952 graduate of Haven High School and with her husband, Jim, was co-owner of J & C Antiques and Auction Service for many years.

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