Obituaries

Apr 18, 2018

Lucille L. 'Mickey' Klatt, of Hutchinson, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2018, at Hester Care Center, Hutchinson. She was born July 13, 1927, in Nickerson, the daughter of Eldon and Myrle (Pike) Moorman. She was a 1945 graduate of Nickerson High School. Lucille retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in 1982, with 23 years of service. She worked the switchboard...

Apr 18, 2018

Betty Mae Whitmore, 85, of Hutchinson died April 18, 2018, at Pleasant View Home, Inman. She was born November 10, 1932, in rural Reno County, to Gideon and Mary (Stewart) Troyer. Betty attended Haven High School and was known as a meticulous seamstress who enjoyed sewing for friends and family. She was a member of the American Legion Women's Auxiliary...

Apr 18, 2018

Kenneth Duane 'Kenny' Schmidt, 61, of Hutchinson, died April 18, 2018, at his home in Hutchinson. He was born October 25, 1956, in Newton, the son of Alfred R. and Mary M. (Fast) Schmidt. Kenny graduated from Buhler High School in 1974 and worked as a mechanic in various area shops and his own shop. He also enjoyed driving race...

Apr 16, 2018

Jack D. Crow, noted artist and native son, passed away nearly one year ago.  His friends and family will be marking this occasion with a celebration of his life and art at the Hutchinson Art Center, 405 N. Washington, Hutchinson, April 12, 2019, from 3 to 8pm.

Jack was born to Grace Cora Wilson and Phillip Ladd...

Apr 10, 2018

Nettie L. Jenkins, 81, of Hutchinson, died April 10, 2018, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born June 13, 1936, in Cauthron, Arkansas, to William Frances Payne and Fannie (Honeycutt) Payne Johnson. Nettie was a homemaker. She enjoyed working crossword puzzles, quilting, and faithfully read her Bible every night before she went to bed. Known as 'Grandma' to everyone she...

Apr 9, 2018

Doris Mae (Craft) Schultz, 95, of South Hutchinson, died Monday, April 9, 2018, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. She was born August 5, 1922, in rural Kinsley, to Leo Raymond and Martha Elizabeth (Ficken) Craft. Doris graduated from Kinsley High School in 1940, Kansas State University in 1947, and took additional college courses at Sterling College. She was a...

Apr 8, 2018

J. Robert 'Bob' Smith, 86, of Hutchinson, died Sunday, April 8, 2018. He was born June 27, 1931, in Hutchinson, the son of Ira T. and Nancy Laveeta (Good) Smith. On August 8, 1959, he married Sue Ellen Madden in Rusk, Texas. He was a 1949 graduate of Hutchinson High School, a 1953 graduate of the University of Wichita, and...

Apr 7, 2018

Clarence Earl Whipple, 83, died April 7, 2018, at Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson. He was born May 27, 1934, in Alamota, the son of Clarence J. and Cecil L. (Davis) Whipple.  Earl graduated from Beeler High School and served in the United States Army from 1955 to 1958.  He was a lifetime farmer in both Ness and Stafford counties. ...

Apr 7, 2018

Brett Palmatier-Myers, died April 7, 2018, at his home in Mt. Hope, Kansas. He was born February 8, 2001, in Hutchinson, Kansas, to Timothy Myers and Wendy Palmatier. He was a junior at Haven High School, Haven, Kansas. Brett is survived by: mother, Wendy (Palmatier) Kowitz and step-father, James Shive of Mt. Hope; father, Timothy Myers and step-mother, Katina Myers...

Apr 7, 2018

Betty Rae (Gregory) King, 89, of Hutchinson, went to be with our Lord on April 7, 2018, at The Arbors, Hutchinson. She was born December 13, 1928, in Quincy, Illinois, to Alva and Virginia (Liniger) Gregory. Moving from Parsons, Kansas, Betty lived in Burrton since her marriage to George. She attended the First Christian Church in Burrton. Betty and George...

Apr 6, 2018

Norma Jean Kern, 91, of Hutchinson, passed away April 6, 2018. She was born April 26, 1926, in Cherokee, Oklahoma, the daughter of Clement and Hilda (Hebel) Ford. She graduated from St. Teresa High School in 1943. Her memberships included: Holy Cross Altar Society, St. Cecilia Circle, PEO HP Chapter, Harvest House, and Youth Friends - volunteering at Wiley Elementary...

Apr 5, 2018

Jean Ann Hardy Armour, surrounded by family and friends, was promoted by her Savior Jesus Christ on the afternoon of April 5, 2018. She is survived by her two brothers and their wives Jim Hardy (Marilyn) and Warren Hardy (Sherri).  She was preceded in death by her husband Tom Armour, her mother Rachel Kramer and father Joe Hardy.

Apr 5, 2018

Vernon 'Smokey' Martin, 83, of Hutchinson, passed away at Prairie Sunset Home, Pretty Prairie, on Thursday, April 5, 2018. He was born September 3, 1934, the son of J.C. and Elizabeth (Nagel) Martin. Smokey graduated from Mullinville High School in 1953. He served in the United States Army from 1953 until 1957. Smokey was a machinist for Northern Natural Gas...

Apr 4, 2018

Lester Boger, 95, formerly of Hutchinson, died on April 4, 2018, at The Healthcare Resort of Topeka, and left the world a better place because he had been here. He was born May 4, 1922, in Barton County, KS, the son of Paul and Emelia (Stettinger) Boger. He farmed in Barton County from 1940-1953, before moving to Hutchinson where he...

Apr 4, 2018

Calvin Glen Singleton, of Hutchinson, died Wednesday, April 4, 2018. On December 14, 1925, the youngest of nine children, Calvin was born to Harry and Lottie (Dauner) Singleton on the family farm near Plevna, KS. He graduated in 1943 from Plevna High School. In 1945, he entered the United States Army. Following his service in 1946, he graduated from Hutchinson...

Apr 3, 2018

Ronald Eugene 'Ron' Barnhart, 70, of Hutchinson, died April 3, 2018, at Newton Medical Center, after a 3 ½ year battle with MDS, AML Leukemia, and several recent bouts with double pneumonia. He was born March 29, 1948, in Hutchinson, the oldest son of Kenneth and Kathleen (VanZandt) Barnhart. Ron graduated from Buhler High School in 1966 and served...

Mar 31, 2018

Douglas B. Fellows, 56, of Hutchinson, died March 31, 2018. At his request, there will be no services. Memorial gifts may be made to the Reno County Food Bank, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS, 67502.

Mar 31, 2018

Delores Ann Orem, 83, died Saturday, March 31, 2018, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community, Buhler. She was born February 19, 1935, in Cleveland, Oklahoma, to Ottis and Allene (Guthrie) Green. Delores graduated from Burrton High School in 1953. She lived in Burrton and Buhler for most of her life. Delores worked for Dillons and Lowen Sign Company, but was most...

Mar 31, 2018

Merrel Clifford 'Spanky' 'Bud' Sparks Jr. of Hutchinson, 71, died March 31, 2018, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born April 26, 1946, in Hutchinson, the son of Merril C. and Cora Catherine (McCune) Sparks Sr. Bud graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1966 and then served in the United States Army in Vietnam from 1966 to 1968. He worked...

Mar 29, 2018

Scott James 'Scotty' Black, 58, of Hutchinson, died Thursday, March 29, 2018. He was born December 18, 1959, in Emporia, the son of George and Bonita 'Bonnie' Black. Scotty is survived by: mother, Bonnie Black of Topeka; sisters, Debbie Adams of Hutchinson, Sheila Knoll (Gary) of Topeka; brother, Craig Black (Joni) of Emporia; several nieces and nephews; and a...