Obituaries

Sep 27, 2025

Vicky Lynn Pahl, 69, of Pretty Prairie, died September 27, 2025, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita. She was born February 7, 1956, in Hutchinson, to Melvin L. and Joyce E. (Strawn) Herrell.

Vicky graduated from Pretty Prairie High School in 1974 and received her bachelor's degree in education from Saint Mary of the Plains...

Sep 26, 2025

Lanis Boydston, better known as "Charlie," age 74, passed away on September 26, 2025, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born June 25, 1951, in Omaha, NE to Gary Duane and Marilyn Rose (Ramus) Solan.

Charlie graduated from South Haven School in Omaha, NE in 1969. She dedicated her career to serving others, working as a...

Sep 26, 2025

It is with great love and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carol Sue Westfall, 84. She died as a result of an auto accident on September 26, 2025. Carol was born August 2, 1941, in Hutchinson, KS to Tommy Powell and Francis Powell Zimmerman.  Her father passed away when she was a child.

Carol...

Sep 23, 2025

Rebecca West, 65, of Hutchinson, died September 23, 2025, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born September 24, 1959, in Hutchinson, to John and Antonia (Vieyra) Martinez.

Rebecca worked as a bag maker at Hubco Inc. for 31 years. She enjoyed her labor tremendously and operated at every work station possible during her time there. Rebecca was...

Sep 23, 2025

Ann Bowman, age 82, passed away peacefully in Inman, KS, after a courageous journey with Parkinson's disease, surrounded by her loved ones.

Ann's early years were spent on a family farm in rural Gove County.  Alongside her three siblings, she attended a one-room schoolhouse and helped with daily farm life.  These humble beginnings laid the foundation for...

Sep 23, 2025

Kenneth 'Kenny' Patrick Yearout, 74, died September 23, 2025, at his home in Hutchinson. He was born January 9, 1951, in Arkansas City, KS, to Dwain Lee and Peggy Fern (Crittenden) Yearout.

Kenny graduated from South Haven High School, South Haven, KS. Most of his life, he worked as a truck driver. He worked for Dillons Trucking...

Sep 21, 2025

Linda Lee Humphrey, 81, of Abbyville, passed away peacefully at her home on September 21, 2025. She was born on October 17, 1943, in Hutchinson, to the late Howard R. and Vara L. (Gagnebin) Reed.

Linda worked for years as a cleaner for many homes and offices in the Abbyville area. She also assisted her husband, Frank,...

Sep 20, 2025

Glen Russell Wagler, 83, died September 20, 2025, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  He was born November 19, 1941, in Hutchinson, to John Rufus and Esther Evangeline (Krenzin) Wagler.

Glen graduated from Nickerson High School in 1960. He proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1961 to 1965.  Glen worked as a truck driver for Walmart...

Sep 19, 2025

Edwin Guy Morford, age 89, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2025. Born on February 18, 1936, in Norton, Kansas, Edwin was a devoted family man who led a life defined by hard work and a love for the open water, where he found freedom and joy gliding across the water on his jet skis.

Edwin was...

Sep 19, 2025

Delmar Ferguson, 94, passed away September 19, 2025, at his home. He was born March 25, 1931, in Liberal, Kansas, the son of Charles and Stella Ferguson. He graduated from Haviland Friends Academy in 1949. Delmar married Grace Johnson on January 18, 1951, in Wellsford, Kansas, and they were longtime Reno County residents. Delmar was the operator of the...

Sep 18, 2025

Loretta Rachel (Penner) Krehbiel was born March 30, 1930 in Goessel, Kansas to parents Albert H. Penner and Susan (Krehbiel) Loganbill Penner. She was born  only minutes after her twin sister Lorene K. (Penner) Goering. Their  siblings told the twins, their father was so pleased, he hurried home to pick up the other 5 children and take...

Sep 18, 2025

Natasha Marie Huelskamp, 29, of Delray Beach, FL, lost her hard fought 10-year battle with severe mental illness on September 18, 2025. Born October 1, 1995, in Fond-des-Blanc, Haiti, Natasha was raised by her grandmother Marie Merzeta, adopted by Tim and Angela Huelskamp of Fowler, KS, and baptized on December 5, 1997.

Natasha is survived by her...

Sep 17, 2025

Gary Wayne Carson, 77, died September 17, 2025, at his home, Hutchinson. He was born October 3, 1947, in Haviland, to Floyd Livingston and Mary Izella (Spurgeon) Carson.

Gary graduated from Mullinville High School in 1965 and attended Dodge City Community College on a basketball scholarship. He earned his masters and Ed. S (Education Specialist) from Kansas...

Sep 17, 2025

Dale L. Conkling, 80, of South Hutchinson, died September 17, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones and favorite music at Wesley Medical Center. He was born October 1, 1944, in Hutchinson, to Edward and Margaret (Belt) Conkling.

Dale graduated from Partridge Rural High School in 1962 and received his associates degree from Hutchinson Community College. He worked...

Sep 17, 2025

David Eugene Brubaker, 78, died September 17, 2025, at Hospice House in Hutchinson. He was born July 15, 1947, in Hutchinson, to Floyd John and Elizabeth (Skellenger) Brubaker.

David owned his own auto mechanic shop, "Dave's Service and Garage". He loved working on cars and helping his customers. In addition, David enjoyed fishing, hunting, woodworking, and racing...

Sep 13, 2025

William Lee "Bill" Baker, 79, of Hutchinson, died September 13, 2025, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born September 27, 1945, in Hutchinson, to Edward W. and Vera M. (Foster) Baker.

Bill graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1963, received two bachelor degrees in History and Latin American Studies from the University of Kansas in 1967,...

Sep 13, 2025

Mary Eileen Bauer (Mooney) passed away peacefully at the age of 83 on September 13, 2025, in Dallas, Texas with her family by her side. She was born December 11, 1941, in Wichita, Kansas, the youngest of four children, to Michael J. and Margaret Mooney (Hamilton).

The first several years of her life, Mary grew up on...

Sep 13, 2025

Brenda Kretzer-Kowitz, 69, of Hutchinson died September 13, 2025, at Hospice House. She was born on December 2, 1955, in Hutchinson, to Bobbie L. Kretzer and Barbara Lee (Bell) Carithers.

Brenda graduated from Nickerson High School in 1972; and attended Hutchinson Community College. In 1998, she graduated from Friends University with a Bachelor of Business Management. Brenda...

Sep 12, 2025

Ann C. Kopfman, 72, of Hutchinson, died September 12, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born November 16, 1952, in Great Bend, Kansas, to Francis and Margaret (Kowalsky) Malone.

Ann graduated from Chase High School in 1971. She was a longtime cheerleader and was bestowed the honor of homecoming princess twice. After dating for four...

Sep 11, 2025

Richard Kenneth Menard, 78, died September 11, 2025, at his home in Hutchinson.  He was born October 16, 1946, in Hutchinson, to Kenneth Ivan and Patricia O'Neal (Krieg) Menard.

Richard graduated from Buhler High School in 1964.  After graduating, he joined the United States Army, serving from 1964 to 1970, during the Vietnam War.   Following his service,...