Obituaries

Dec 16, 2018

Ronald 'Ron' Franklin Cross died December 16, 2018. A lifetime resident of Hutchinson, graduating from Hutchinson High School in 1953, Ron was also a graduate of Emporia University. He was the son of Albert John 'Jack' and Katherine May Moore Cross of Hutchinson.

Ron was associated with Crossroads Bookstore with his wife, Jolene, for 35 years, retiring...

Dec 15, 2018

Linda Buck-Lower, 78, passed away at her home, in Hutchinson, on December 15, 2018. She was born May 12, 1940, in Kansas City, Kansas.

Linda grew up in Herington, Kansas under the guidance of her loving grandparents, Maggie and John Bernhart. She also spent time in Liberal and Sublette, before settling in Hutchinson with her husband, Jack...

Dec 14, 2018

Richard Anthony "Rich" Nagy, 72, of Nickerson, died December 14, 2018, at Wilson Medical Center, Neodesha, KS. He was born September 8, 1946, in Wallingford, CT, to Frank and Mary (Gelo) Nagy.

He retired from Reno County Public Works working in heavy equipment and road maintenance in 2013.  Rich was an avid outdoorsman. He loved hunting, fishing...

Dec 14, 2018

Bernice J. Winter, 67, of Hutchinson, died Friday, December 14, 2018, at Pleasant Hills, Hutchinson.  She was born September 1, 1951, in Hutchinson, to Joseph and Alta Jean (Fletcher) Michael.

Bernice was involved for numerous years at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and St. Teresa Catholic Church. She loved to spend time with her family and  ...

Dec 12, 2018

Debra Mae Walden, 62, of Hutchinson, died December 12, 2018, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born January 5, 1956, in Hutchinson, to Claude Hartford 'Toad' and Katie Louise (Glenn) Mahoney.

Debra worked as a housekeeping/surgery instrument tech for 15 years and as a custodian at Hutchinson Community College 28 years. Debra volunteered for RSVP and was...

Dec 11, 2018

Verna Elaine Pitts, 76, died December 11, 2018, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born August 2, 1942, in Booker, TX, the daughter of Chester A. and Vera E. (Green) Pitts.

Verna graduated from Booker High School in 1960. She was a retired bookkeeper for Orrin's Pittstop in South Hutchinson and volunteer groundskeeper at Camp Quaker Haven,...

Dec 11, 2018

Lois J. Davis-Frey, 88, formerly of Hutchinson, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2018, in Hill City after a long battle with Alzheimer's . She was born October 14, 1930, in Hays, to Herbert Leo and Mildred Elizabeth (Allen) Robinson.

Lois graduated from Hill City High School in 1948 and Fort Hays State in 1952. For many...

Dec 10, 2018

Thomas Eugene 'Tom' Zeller, 78, of Hutchinson, died December 10, 2018, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born August 2, 1940, in Paxico, the son of Dominic C. and Geraldine C. (Freeby) Zeller.

Tom graduated from Paxico High School in 1958 and electronic technical school in 1960. He worked as an electrical system protection supervisor for Westar...

Dec 10, 2018

Bob Graber, 79, of Hutchinson, died December 10, 2018, at his home. He was born September 8, 1939, in Pretty Prairie, to Ervin P. and Helen Ruth (Goering) Graber.

Bob graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1957. He served in the United States Army from 1958 to 1960. Bob retired as District Manager for Dillons after 48...

Dec 8, 2018

Robert Lee 'Bob' Hornback,67, died December 8, 2018, at his home. He was born January 2, 1951, in Fowler, the son of Elmer Loel and Joan Yvonne (Alexander) Hornback. The family moved to rural Cherryvale, KS, in 1956.

Bob graduated from Labette County High School in 1969 and Kansas State College vocational school in Pittsburg in 1972....

Dec 8, 2018

Raleigh 'Harold' Owen, 74, of Hutchinson, died Saturday, December 8, 2018. He was born December 23, 1943, in Lincoln, NE, to Raleigh Lynn and Goldie Marie (Ferguson) Owen.

Harold was a taper and dry wall specialist for over 40 years in Nebraska and Kansas.

On January 20, 1969, he married Maryann Margaret Eichberger in Lincoln,...

Dec 7, 2018

Merle Jo Zongker, 86, died December 7, 2018, at William Newton Hospital, Winfield. He was born April 29, 1932, in Zenith, the son of Edgar S. and Mildred F. (Hartnett) Zongker.

Jo graduated from Stafford High School and Hutchinson Community College. After college he entered military service in the Navy, March 1953. Jo rose through the ranks...

Dec 5, 2018

Brad Burhite, 45, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was called Home to meet the Lord on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, after a valiant battle with lung cancer. Funeral Mass:  10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 12, 2018, at St. Matthew Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids, by Reverend Steve Garner. Visitation: 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services,...

Dec 5, 2018

Evelyn Cole Gardner, 98, of Hutchinson, died December 5, 2018, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born January 3, 1920, in Arlington, KS, to Perry and Bessie (Dodd) Cole.

She taught in one-room schools at Riverton and Pleasant Hill prior to getting married. She then taught first grade at Arlington Grade School for 19 years.

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Dec 4, 2018

Robert L. 'Bob' Arpin, 82, of Hutchinson, died December 4, 2018, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born June 19, 1936, in Longford, Kansas to Ronald and Laura (Ouellette) Arpin.

Bob graduated from Clyde High School in 1954 and served two years in the United States Army. He was a machinist for Carey Salt for 35...

Dec 4, 2018

Cheryl Kay Atkinson, 70, died December 4, 2018, at her home in Hutchinson. She was born September 19, 1948, to Virgil L. and Ella Josephine (Breidenstein) Plummer.

Cheryl graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1967 and Sidney's Beauty College. She enjoyed working in beauty shops that her husband, Dennis, built for her. Cheryl was a member of...

Dec 2, 2018

Charlene 'Charn' Cornett began her new life in heaven on December 2, 2018. Charlene was born in Burrton, Kansas, July 27, 1931, to Chester C. and Faye L. Collins. She was employed by the State Bank of Burrton for 36 years. Charlene was a member of the Burrton United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, Eastern Star, and Junior Nova Vista,...

Nov 30, 2018

William B. Corley Jr., 97, of Hutchinson, died Friday, November 30, 2018, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born December 21, 1920, in Hutchinson, to Dr. William and Lola (Stutzman) Corley, Sr. Bill graduated from Hutchinson High School and attended Furman University in Greenville, S.C. He owned Bill's Donut Shop in Larned, KS for numerous years. Bill proudly served...

Nov 29, 2018

Lawrence Vincent 'Larry' Ramos, 91, of Hutchinson, died November 29, 2018, at Wheaton House, Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. He was born January 22, 1927, in Hutchinson, the son of Estanislaus E. and Maria (Cabello) Ramos. Larry attended Hutchinson High School and Salt City Business College. He served in the United States Army from 1945-1946. Larry worked as a shop...

Nov 28, 2018

Memorial service for Patricia Louise 'Pat' Janzten, 92, of Hutchinson, who died November 28, 2018, will be 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11, 2019, at Hutchinson Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1302 N. Severance St., Hutchinson.

Survivors include: daughter, Rachel Massey (Gary); grandsons, Kevin Massey (Billie Jean) and Robert Massey (E. J.).  Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson, is helping with arrangements.