Obituaries

May 30, 2018

Fannie Dulos, 87, enjoyed a beautiful and rich life with the love for God, family and friends being her joy and priority. Fannie died May 30, 2018, at Hospice House. She lived in Hutchinson most of her life and graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1949 and Hutchinson Junior College in 1951.  She married Tommy George Dulos on June...

May 29, 2018

Rhoda 'Marie' Davis, 92, of Hutchinson, died May 29, 2018, at Hester Care Center, Wesley Towers, Hutchinson. She was born March 31, 1926, in Garnett, to Archie and Cora (Edwards) Tomberlin. In addition to being a homemaker, Marie worked at a number of jobs over the years, including: being a 'Rosie the Riveter' at Beechcraft during WW II; Dillons Delicatessen...

May 29, 2018

Mary F. Fuchs, 78, of Hutchinson, died Tuesday, May 29, 2018, after a long battle with cancer. She was born October 16, 1939, in McPherson, to Edwin and Emma (Buellesfeld) Shannon. Mary graduated from Blackwell High School in Oklahoma. She retired from Dillons Bakery, where she had been an award-winning cake decorator for many years.  She married Manfred 'Fred' Fuchs...

May 28, 2018

Faithful servant, Connie L. Haden, 79, joined her Lord and Savior Monday, May 28, 2018, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community, Buhler.  She was born June 27, 1938, in El Dorado, to Jonathan W. and Helen Lucille (Winters) Sommers.

Connie graduated from Towanda High School in 1956.  Serving others and her faith were paramount in Connie's life.  She...

May 28, 2018

Amber Archer, 40, passed away May 28, 2018. She was born December 1, 1977, in Hutchinson, the daughter of Brian and Judy (Volavka) Archer. She was a 1996 graduate of Buhler High School, where she participated in band, Buhler singers, jazz band, cross country, track and field, and basketball. Amber graduated with a Bachelors and Master's Degree in English from...

May 26, 2018

Trenton Dean Graves, 22, died May 26, 2018, in Fort Collins, Colorado. He was born August 16, 1995, in Hutchinson, the son of Troy Graves and Robyn (Strouse) Rychlec. Trenton graduated from Louisburg High School in 2014, and attended NCK Technical College in Hays before moving to Colorado to begin his career as a welder at Leed Fabrication Service in...

May 26, 2018

Barbara Ann Hahn, 66, died Saturday, May 26, 2018. She was born October 13, 1951, at Davenport, Oklahoma, the daughter of Guy and Helen (Adams) Martin. She was a graduate of Chandler High School, Chandler, Oklahoma, and Wichita State University. Barbara was a member of First Church of the Nazarene, Hutchinson. She was a retired social worker for the State...

May 25, 2018

Kristi Lou Laster born June 17, 1950 joined her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 25, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph Laster Sr. and Peggy Laster and niece, Tanya Laster. She is survived by her brother Ralph Laster Jr. and sister-in-law Jerri Laster, niece Tarissa and husband Steve Helmes, great-nieces Hannah, Hailey, and Rada...

May 24, 2018

Margaret Joann Graham, 89, of Hutchinson, died May 24, 2018, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born September 4, 1928, in Hutchinson, to Charles A. and Effie K. (Sames) Chandler, whose family were among some of the early pioneers of Hutchinson. Joann graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1946 and received a degree of Certified Professional Secretary from Salt City...

May 23, 2018

Richard E. 'Dick' Brown, 69, of Partridge, died Wednesday, May 23, 2018. He was born June 11, 1948, in Webb City, Missouri, to Robert Dale and Blanche Louise (Ervin) Brown. Dick graduated from Cherokee County Rural High School in Columbus, Kansas, in 1966. He was second in the state for high school wrestling. Dick attended Dodge City Junior College, Emporia...

May 22, 2018

Helen L. Goble, 94, formerly of Hutchinson, died Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at her daughter's home in Eudora, Kansas. She was born July 8, 1923, in Hutchinson, to John S. and Bessie Ellen (Jones) Armstrong. Helen graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1941. She was baptized at South Hutchinson Christian Church. Helen was a homemaker, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother,...

May 20, 2018

Martha Dorene Morgan, 80, of Hutchinson, died May 20, 2018, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born August 20, 1937, in Hutchinson, to Luke and Eva (McQueen) Leffel. Dorene was a homemaker and loved to do crafts of all kinds and attend garage sales. She was a member of New Life Church of the Nazarene and loved spending time with...

May 20, 2018

Roger Allen Daines, 68, of Hutchinson, died Sunday, May 20, 2018, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born November 24, 1949, in Hutchinson, to Fred and Marjorie Ann (Morawitz) Daines Jr. Roger graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1968, and then joined the United States Navy, serving for four years. He worked for various companies, retiring as a truck...

May 18, 2018

Duane Allen Bridgeman, 84 of Loveland, Co passed away Friday, May 18, 2018. Son of Leonard and Edith (Ehling) Bridgeman, He was born October 20, 1933 in the family farmhouse outside of Abbyville, Kansas, the only son and the fifth of six children. Duane graduated from Abbyville High School in 1951 and Hutchinson Community College in 1954. He served...

May 18, 2018

Leonard M. 'Tom' Dooley, 76, of Hutchinson, passed away on May 18, 2018, at Hospice House of Reno County. He was born February 18, 1942, in Belleville, Kansas, the son of Floyd Leonard and Mary Sherwood Dooley. Tom lived a most colorful and humanitarian life, exemplified by compassion and humor, faith and spirituality, dedicated work, meaningful volunteerism, and loving devotion...

May 18, 2018

Jean M. Stratton, 91, of Hutchinson, died Friday, May 18, 2018, at her home in Hutchinson. She was born July 28, 1926, in McPherson, to August Hermann and Mae M. (Merrill) Base.

Jean graduated from McPherson High School in 1945.  She retired as a proofreader for the Hutchinson News, after 18 years of service.  Jean was also...

May 14, 2018

Charles Harrison, 53, of Hutchinson, passed away May 14, 2018, at his home. Memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 26, 2018, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 518 E 43rd Ave., Hutchinson. Charles is survived by: parents, George and Patricia Harrison; wife, Alicia; children, Christina (Ferran) Shrier, Catherine Shrier, Tierca (Seth) Harding, Shalee(Gabriel)...

May 13, 2018

Carl Steven Helsel, 51, of Hutchinson, went to be with his Lord on May 13, 2018, at his home. He was born March 1, 1967, in Liberal, the son of Robert N. 'Bob' and E. Ruth (Alexander) Helsel. Carl graduated from Winfield High School in 1985 and worked for the Kansas Department of Transportation for over 30 years, most recently...

May 12, 2018

Delmas Donald Ridge, 76, of Hutchinson, died Saturday, May 12, 2018. He was born October 19, 1941, at Turon, the son of Fred B. and Irene Pearl (Pennel) Ridge. He attended Turon schools, and was an Army veteran serving in Germany. Delmas had been a butcher for Winchester Packing Co. and then a mechanic for the City of Hutchinson. On...

May 12, 2018

Virginia Almanza, 93, died Saturday, May 12, 2018, at her home in Hutchinson. She was born January 17, 1925, in Hutchinson, to Calixto and Delfina (Cordova) Agoitia.

Virginia graduated from Hutchinson High School and was a homemaker.  She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, volunteering countless hours working at the church.

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