Obituaries

Jul 9, 2025

Rickey "Rick" L. Pitzer, 67, of Hutchinson, passed away July 9, 2025, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis, Wichita. He was born May 31, 1958, in Hutchinson, to Clarence and Carol (Birt) Pitzer.

Rick was a 1977 graduate from Nickerson High School. He worked for Doskocil Companies (which later became Tyson Foods) in construction and production for...

Jul 8, 2025

Roger Dean Dickinson, 76, of Hutchinson, KS, left this world on July 8, 2025, to join his Lord and Savior.  Roger entered this world on November 17, 1948, in McPherson, KS, as the son of Glen W. and Esther (Heidebrecht) Dickinson. Roger led a life full of adventure, love and joy. After attending Nickerson High School, he went on...

Jul 6, 2025

Kenneth L. "Ken" Washburn, Jr., 73, of Hutchinson, died July 6, 2025, at Pleasant View Home, Inman. He was born December 16, 1951, in Greensburg, Kansas, to Kenneth L. Washburn, Sr. and Phyllis W. Cline.

Ken proudly served in the United States Army 1st Battalion 3rd Infantry "The Old Guard". He enjoyed working with his hands and...

Jul 4, 2025

Sharon Rae Rantin, 77, died July 4, 2025, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  She was born March 8, 1948, in St. Maries, ID, to Raymond and June (Nighswonger) Finstad.

Sharon graduated from Conway Springs High School in 1966, and attended Pikes Peak Community College.  For 10 years, she worked in custodial services at Trinity Catholic High School.  Sharon...

Jul 2, 2025

Michael Wayne Crowl, 79, died July 2, 2025, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born November 5, 1945, in Lyons, to Nelson Wayne and Leota Eldora (Carlson) Crowl.

Michael graduated from Little River High School, Little River, in 1963.  After over 25 years at Betts (Rainbo) Bakery working as a mechanic, Michael went on to work as...

Jul 2, 2025

Edwin Joseph "Eddie" Moeder, 90, died July 2, 2025, at his home in Hutchinson. He was born on February 23, 1935, in Odin, KS, to Edward and Ida (Penka) Moeder.

Eddie was a 1953 graduate of Odin High School. He was in the Military Police and served in the United States Army. Eddie was a member of...

Jul 2, 2025

Victor Lee Wilkinson, age 65, was born in Hutchinson on December 30, 1959, and passed away suddenly on July 2, 2025, from a heart attack.

Victor attended both Haven and Buhler Public Schools.  He graduated from Buhler High School a semester early to work at Consolidated Manufacturing. There, Victor rebuilt car engines for 18 years, first on...

Jul 1, 2025

Brenda Kay Jensen, 72, of Hutchinson, KS, died July 1, 2025, at Diversicare of Hutchinson. She was born March 22, 1953, in Hutchinson, to John T. and R. Byrdene (Adams) Perkins.

Brenda graduated from Central Christian High School. She worked in food service for many years and was kitchen manager at Golden Plains Health Care Center and...

Jun 30, 2025

Maegan Rae Byard, 46, died June 30, 2025, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  She was born November 6, 1978, in Lyons, to Dennis Lee and Vickie J. (Johannsen) Byard.

Maegan attended both Hutchinson High School and Buhler High School.  Known for her competitive spirit and drive, she enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, playing darts, and searching for rocks in the...

Jun 30, 2025

Lawanda Mae (Durr) Frees, 94, passed away June 30, 2025, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born May 20, 1931, to Leonard and Leona (Schroeder) Durr, in Ellsworth County, on the family farm, near Holyrood, KS.

Lawanda was baptized June 14, 1931, and confirmed March 25, 1945, in the St. Peter Lutheran Church, Holyrood, KS.  She...

Jun 29, 2025

Troy Dean Brown, 58, of Hutchinson, passed peacefully in his sleep on June 29, 2025, surrounded by family, at Ascension Via Christi - St. Francis in Wichita, after a brief illness. He was born November 4, 1966, in Hutchinson, to M. Duane and Judy (Leatherbury) Brown.

Troy attended Nickerson schools, graduating from Nickerson High School in 1985....

Jun 29, 2025

Janis Kay Norquist, 89, of Grand Junction, CO, passed away peacefully at her home June 29, 2025.  She was born July 11, 1935, to Wilbur (Bud) and Cecyle McGonigle on a farm near Nickerson.

Kay lived in Reno County for the first half of her life.  She married Bob Norquist in 1955.  They had two sons- Bret...

Jun 28, 2025

Reiley (Kyler) Kelsey, 23, died June 28, 2025, unexpectedly at his home in Buhler. He was born on November 14, 2001, in Hutchinson, to Angela Marie Kelsey.

Reiley attended Buhler High School. He held various positions in customer service. Reiley was a truly remarkable person. He loved his model train collection and was fascinated by aircraft of...

Jun 27, 2025

Sherry Anita Piland, 73, of Hutchinson, died June 27, 2025, at her home. She was born October 4, 1951, in Falls City, NE, to Thomas A. and Irma M. (Goddard) Runyan.

Sherry attended Hutchinson High School and Hutchinson Community College. She worked at Sara Lee Baking Co. for over 23 years until retirement. After retirement, Sherry enjoyed...

Jun 25, 2025

Kathy J. Culbert, 68, of Hutchinson, died June 25, 2025, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born March 28, 1957, in Hutchinson, to William and Martha (DeWater) Francis.

Kathy touched countless lives with her kindness, compassion, and unwavering faith. For many years, she was a cherished childcare provider, running her own daycare and nurturing children with...

Jun 23, 2025

Billy J. Proffitt Jr., 70, of Hutchinson, died June 23, 2025, in St. Louis, Missouri, awaiting cancer treatment. He was born August 26, 1954, in Sterling, to Billy J Sr. and Dona (Koblitz) Proffitt.

Bill graduated from Fairfield High School in 1972. He went on to be a commercial vehicle operator for Architectural Millwork, Groendyke Transport and...

Jun 23, 2025

Jerry Gene Stanton, 90, formerly of Marshalltown, IA, died June 23, 2025, at his home in Hutchinson.  He was born August 19, 1934, in Leavenworth, KS to Clarence and Rosemary (Grabenbauer) Stanton.

Jerry retired as an over-the-road truck driver for Yellow Freightline, Liberal, KS.  He enjoyed fishing, carpentry, and listening to classic country music.  Jerry looked forward...

Jun 23, 2025

Jeffrey D. Loane, 86, husband of the late Mary Elizabeth Campbell Loane, died June 23, 2025, in Hutchinson, Kansas. Born August 17,1938 in Boston, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late J. Bruce and Orphea Lucille Loane.

He was the former Co-Owner and manager of a Fishing Resort and was employed by various Corrections and Social...

Jun 22, 2025

Shawn Edwin Morgan, 56, died June 22, 2025, at his home in Hutchinson, KS. He was born July 11, 1968, to his biological parents, in Beaver Falls, PA, and at 8 months old was lovingly adopted by Carl Edwin and Sandra Lee (Porter) Morgan.

Shawn was a member of the class of 1987 Wasilla Warriors, and graduated...

Jun 22, 2025

Gene Austin Elliott, 87, of Hutchinson, KS, went to be with the Lord on June 22, 2025. He was born on September 27, 1937, in Eureka, KS, to Archie and Treva (Rayburn) Elliott.

Gene graduated from McPherson High School in 1955 and earned a degree in Business from McPherson College in 1959. On March 30, 1958, he...