Obituaries

Oct 29, 2018

Reta Ann 'Ann' Miller, 86, of Hutchinson, formerly of Abbyville, died October 29, 2018, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born June 28, 1932, in Elkhart, Kansas, the daughter of Harold W. and Ethel M. (McRevey) Shuff. Ann graduated from Plevna High School. In addition to being a homemaker and bookkeeper for the family farm, she worked as a secretary...

Oct 29, 2018

Dorothy Marie Hartman, 91, died October 29, 2018, at St. Francis-Via Christi, Wichita.  She was born November 12, 1926, in Drumright, Oklahoma, to Carl D. and Nettie Jane (Cargill) Shaffer.

Dorothy graduated from Russell High School in 1944 and Brown-Mackie College in 1945.  She was an excellent seamstress, 4-H leader, and retired from American Drug Stores.  Dorothy...

Oct 28, 2018

Sonia Carol Hayse, 69, died Sunday, October 28, 2018, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born October 2, 1949, in Dodge City, the daughter of Carl and Margerite (Watson) Hayse. Her mother died three days after Sonia's birth and she was cared for and raised by relatives and friends the first three years of her life. Sonia's father remarried to...

Oct 28, 2018

Opal Mae Kroeker, 94, died Sunday, October 28, 2018, in Hutchinson.  She was born December 5, 1923, to Leroy and Viola (Clune) Newburn in Hutchinson.

She was a wonderful mother and grandmother.  Opal was also a farmwife at Castleton, cook at South Hutchinson Sale Barn and a cake decorator.   She was a member of New Hope Baptist...

Oct 27, 2018

Robert Charles McDaniel, 92, died October 27, 2018, at the Kansas Veterans' Home, Winfield. He was born October 26, 1926, in Baxter Springs, the son of Columbus and Cora (Nooney) McDaniel. Robert graduated from Riverton (KS) High School. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. Robert worked for Borton Construction for many years before retiring...

Oct 27, 2018

Virginia Lee "Ginger" Krepps, 91, of Hutchinson, died October 27, 2018, at Good Samaritan Society- Hutchinson Village.  She was born March 26, 1927, in Hutchinson, to George Sinclair Miller and Nettie Estella (Strong) Miller Trott.

Ginger was a homemaker and her family was the center of her life. She was an avid knitter and enjoyed crocheting, winning...

Oct 25, 2018

Susie Ellen Bontrager, 89, of South Hutchinson, died October 25, 2018, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. She was born April 26, 1929, in Yoder, the 9th of 10 children born to David K. and Mary (Bontrager) Bontrager, and was the last surviving sibling of the family. Susie's professional life was spent in kitchens " both cooking and directing...

Oct 25, 2018

Susan B. 'Susie' Belt, 61, of Hutchinson, died Thursday, October 25, 2018, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born May 4, 1957, in Newton, to Richard O. and Velma (Bafus) Wilson. Susie graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1975. She worked as a pediatric dental assistant and at Sacks 5th Ave. restaurant. Susie loved gardening, swimming, traveling, and KU basketball....

Oct 24, 2018

Raymond E. Burnett, 74, of Hutchinson, died Wednesday, October 24, 2018, at his home.  He was born November 2, 1943, in Omaha, NE, to Raymond and Edna (Hughes) Burnett.

Raymond graduated from Cimarron High School.  He was a machinist at Cessna and Eaton Corporation. Raymond was a member of V.F.W. Bob Campbell Post #1361, American Legion Lysle...

Oct 23, 2018

Tommy Joe Wood, 76, of Hutchinson, died Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. He was born December 30, 1941, in Crosses, Arkansas, to Melvin and Wanda (Faubus) Wood. Tommy served in the United States Navy from 1959 to 1968. He retired from Chance Industries in Wichita. Tommy was a member of Midian Shrine, Wichita, where he was...

Oct 23, 2018

Dick Currie, 87, of Hutchinson, died Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  He was born May 27, 1931, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, to Charles and Lahoma (Prichard) Currie.

Dick graduated from Shawnee High School, Shawnee, Oklahoma and attended Oklahoma A & M University.  He served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955.  Dick was...

Oct 20, 2018

Michael L. Hurt, 66, of Hutchinson, passed away Saturday, October 20, 2018, at his home. He was born January 13, 1952, to Leo Jr. and Tena (Stringos) Hurt, in Hutchinson. Michael married Barbara Dellinger (Amstutz). They shared nearly 30 years together. She survives. Other survivors include: daughters, Angela Hurt and Melanie Martinez, both of Hutchinson; stepdaughter, Jennifer Dellinger of Hutchinson;...

Oct 17, 2018

Faith Lavonne Srader, 63, of Hutchinson, died October 17, 2018, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born August 2, 1955, in El Dorado, the daughter of Marvin C. and Billie L. (White) Srader. Faith worked various jobs over the years, including waitressing, Ineeda Cleaners, Hutchinson Hospital, and as a corrections officer at Hutchinson Correctional Facility. She was a member of...

Oct 17, 2018

Richard Caldwell Cash, 83, of Hutchinson, died Wednesday, October 17, 2018. He was born November 30, 1934, at Gaffney, SC, to Newton Loren and Mrytle (Painter) Cash. Richard was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. He served in the United States Air Force, and was a mechanic for Dillons Bakery for 35 years, retiring in 1995. On August 18,...

Oct 15, 2018

Shelley Lee Buch, 65, of Hutchinson, died Monday, October 15, 2018, at her home. She was born September 24, 1953, in Dodge City, the daughter of Stanley and Phyllis (Pinaire) Vogel. Shelley graduated from Dodge City High School in 1971 and Wichita State University in 1975. She worked as an auditor for Advance Inventory Services. Shelley was a member of...

Oct 13, 2018

Connie Lou Foust, 75, died October 13, 2018, at her home.  She was born August 22, 1943, in Hutchinson, the daughter of Charles E. and Bette L. (McKenna) Gardner.

Connie graduated from high school in Rice Lake Wisconsin in 1961. She was an advocate for disabled learning in public schools and she and her husband, Bud, were...

Oct 13, 2018

James E. 'Jimmy' Pace, 59, of Hutchinson, died Saturday, October 13, 2018, at his home, in Hutchinson. He was born October 4, 1959, in Burlington, North Carolina, to Mack and Nina Mae (Griffin) Pace. Jimmy graduated from Buhler High School and attended Hutchinson Community College. He retired as a machinist at Eaton Corporation. Jimmy enjoyed automobiles, motorcycles, fishing, and his...

Oct 12, 2018

John William Krueger, 73, of Hutchinson, passed away October 12, 2018, at Hester Care Center, surrounded by family. He was born November 1, 1944, in Alva, OK, to Gilbert and Ella Krueger (deceased). John attended Oklahoma State University where he earned a BS in Agronomy. After serving two years in the US Army, he married Ruth (Mellies) Krueger. John spent...

Oct 12, 2018

Elizabeth 'Liz' Jane Nunley (Chronister), 69, formerly of Hutchinson, died October 12, 2018, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was born November 10, 1948, in Hayti, Missouri, to Laura Mae Miller and William 'Dot' Chronister. Liz attended Hutchinson High School. She retired from nursing in 2002, in Hutchinson. Liz loved spending time with her children, 11 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. On...

Oct 11, 2018

Rebecca Lou 'Becky' Ross, 66, of Hutchinson, died October 11, 2018, at Hutchinson Health and Rehab. She was born March 22, 1952, in Tiffin, OH, the daughter of Robert R. 'Bob' Sr. and Doneta (Young) Ross. Rebecca graduated from Spring Woods High School in Houston, TX, and received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Northern Michigan University in 1992....