Obituaries

Aug 14, 2025

Jess Roy Heim, 85, of Hutchinson, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born May 30, 1940, to Clara Mae (Featherhoff) and William Walter Heim Sr. at Grace Hospital, Hutchinson.

At age 4, the family moved to rural area and began farming using horses. Jess attended Willow Grove Grade School, graduated...

Aug 11, 2025

Orville "Bud" J. Werth, 88, formerly of Hutchinson, died peacefully August 11, 2025, at his home in Wichita. He was born October 18, 1936, in Ness City to Theodore and Adelaide (Leiker) Werth. Bud lived a life defined by hard work, devotion to family, and a generous spirit towards others.

A 1954 graduate of Ness City High...

Aug 11, 2025

Marilyn M. Post, 74, died August 11, 2025, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita. She was born on February 1, 1951, in Great Bend, to Aloysius Francis "Louie" and Elizabeth Agnes "Betty" (Ackermann) Gerritzen.

Marilyn graduated from Claflin High School in 1969 and attended Barton County Community College. She worked at Electrex, Hutchinson, assisting in...

Aug 11, 2025

Mary Emma Freeman, 102, of Wichita, formerly of Hutchinson, died August 11, 2025, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, KS. She was born May 24, 1923, in Arma, KS, to Charles Renwick and Ella Lucille (Herron) Oyler.

Mary graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1941. She dedicated herself as a homemaker to care for her family and home....

Aug 10, 2025

Jeri Samuelson, 84, died August 10, 2025, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. She was born on January 19, 1941, in Gentry, OK, to Clarence and Susie Cherokee-Bill Beck VanSandt.

Jeri was a graduate of Derby High School. She was a radiology technician at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis. Jeri enjoyed being with her dogs, going antiquing...

Aug 10, 2025

Ruby Pearl Jacques, 100, of Hutchinson, went home to be with her Lord on August 10, 2025, at Pleasant Hills. She was born March 9, 1925, in Hutchinson, to Henry E. and Minnie C. (Luginbill) Smith.

Ruby graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1943. Her parents were the founders and original owners of Smith's Market in Hutchinson....

Aug 9, 2025

Alice Carole Henderson, 79, died August 9, 2025, at Bethesda Home, Goessel. She was born March 21, 1946, in Dallas, TX, to Jack and Myrtis Evangeline (Mason) VanZandt, Sr.

Alice worked as an executive assistant for Southland Life Insurance and was a homemaker.  She volunteered for the Reno County Food Bank, assisted teenagers needing help, and was...

Aug 8, 2025

Alice Ione Colton, 96, of Colwich, died August 8, 2025, at Colwich Gardens. She was born May 29, 1929, in Wells, Kansas, to Fred and Ada (Matson) Harder.

On December 27, 1953, she married Max Colton in Wells, Kansas. They shared 51 years of marriage before his death on April 3, 2005.

Alice obtained her...

Aug 7, 2025

Barbara Joan Magby, 88, died August 7, 2025, at her home in Burrton. She was born on June 30, 1937, in Hutchinson, to Andrew and Anna May (Sturgeon) Fisher.

Barbara graduated, as the valedictorian of her class, from Hutchinson High School in 1955. She worked as a roller-skating carhop at B & D Drive-In throughout high school....

Aug 7, 2025

Randy Dion Eisenbarth, 61, of Hutchinson, died August 7, 2025, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born January 17, 1964, in Seneca, to Clyde C. and Dorothy M. (Lichter) Eisenbarth.

Randy graduated from Centralia High School, Kansas State University Salina, and Friends University in Wichita.  He worked as a mechanical engineer at Master Machine Tools Inc....

Aug 7, 2025

Richard Wayne Livingston, a long-time Hutchinson resident, died Thursday, August 7, 2025, at The Wesley's Hester Care Center, Hutchinson. He was 95.

Wayne was a devoted husband and father, and throughout his life had been active in the community where his positive, outgoing nature and willingness to serve was appreciated by friends, colleagues, and everyone he met....

Aug 6, 2025

Robert A. "Bob" Dick, 61, of Hutchinson, died at his home August 6, 2025 after a long courageous battle with lung and liver cancer. He was born October 4, 1963, in Hutchinson, to Robert and Sharron (Lemen) Dick. His father passed away when Bob was young. Sharron married Lester Zimmerman in 1980 who became a wonderful step-father.

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Aug 5, 2025

Betty Ann Hoefer, 95, died Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at The Wesley, Hutchinson. She was born July 31, 1930, in Chicago, IL, to Paul William and Mary Ellen (Northrup) Lindblade.

Betty graduated from Parker High School, Chicago, IL, in 1948. She went on to work as a secretary for Hutchinson Bag Corporation (Hubco Inc.) up until her...

Aug 3, 2025

Thomas D. (Tom) Barclay, 90, died August 3, 2025 at The Wesley in Hutchinson, KS. He was born June 5, 1935 in Hutchinson, the son of Thomas R. and Bonnie Beatrice (Rank) Barclay.

He attended Arlington Public schools and was a life time resident of Arlington and Reno County. He retired from Cessna/Eaton as a production machinist...

Aug 2, 2025

Robert L. "Bobby" Deck, 66, of Hutchinson, died August 2, 2025, at Hospice House. He was born December 17, 1958, in Liberal, Kansas, to Earl and Margaret (Ebeling) Deck.

On April 9, 1988, Bobby married Thaylia Cline at Zion Lutheran Church. They shared 37 beautiful years of marriage before his death.

Bobby graduated from Stockton...

Aug 2, 2025

Ryan Christopher Swanson, 56, died August 2, 2025, at Hospice House, surrounded by his wife and four sons.  He was born January 19, 1969, in Merriam, to Abbie Blevins. Ryan was lovingly adopted by Rex and Vicky Howell.  After Rex died, Vicky married Robert "Swanee" Swanson, and he adopted Ryan.

Ryan graduated from Hutchinson High School in...

Aug 2, 2025

Virginia "Ginger" Mayfield, age 73, of Hutchinson, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully at home on August 2, 2025.  Born in 1951, in Hutchinson, Ginger was an artist and lifelong learner.

After graduating from Hutchinson High School (class of 1969), she achieved a Liberal Art degree at Monticello College, a Bachelor of Art degree from the University of...

Jul 30, 2025

Roger Eugene Syring, 77, of Alta Vista, KS, died July 30, 2025, at the University of Kansas Medical Center, in Kansas City, KS. He was born September 14, 1947, in Junction City, KS, to Wilmar E. and Hazel H. (Johnson) Syring.

Roger graduated from Alta Vista High School and attended Friends University in Wichita, KS. He worked...

Jul 30, 2025

Sean A. Ray, 40, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on July 30, 2025.  He was born June 13, 1985 in Houston, TX, to Todd and Susan (Jordan) Ray.

Sean graduated from Hutchinson High School in 2003.  While he was in high school, Sean's love for travel developed.  He graduated from Kansas State University with a bachelor's...

Jul 29, 2025

Carl Thomas (Tom) Harris, Jr., 75, of Buhler, died July 29, 2025, at his home. Tom was born November 16, 1949, in Fort Thomas, Kentucky, to Carl T. Harris, Sr. and Anna Gross.

Tom proudly served in the United States Air National Guard and was stationed at Rickenbacker Air Force Base where he worked on KC-97 stratotankers....