Obituaries

Jun 5, 2018

Rochelle Marie 'Chelle' Davignon, 54, died June 5, 2018, at Stormont Vail in Topeka, with her family by her side. Rochelle's earthly journey ended and she gained her perfect life with God in Heaven. She was born June 16, 1963, in Hutchinson, to Leo and Lorna (Stevens) Davignon. Rochelle graduated from Trinity Catholic High School in 1982. She was a...

Jun 4, 2018

Sandra Sue Kightlinger, 71, died June 4, 2018.  She was born June 20, 1946, in Hutchinson, to Morris and Neva Miller.

Sandra graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1962 and attended beauty school.  She enjoyed painting and camping with her husband, Michael.

On December 27, 1967, she married Michael 'Mike' Kightlinger in Hutchinson.  They shared...

Jun 4, 2018

Erma A. Fahrenholtz, 97, died Monday, June 4, 2018, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. She was born January 13, 1921, in rural Sterling, the daughter of Benjamin Harrison and Bertha May (Miller) Easter. Erma was a farm wife, mother and loved to play her guitar and sing. On September 30, 1945, she married Herbert Henry Fahrenholtz in the Nazarene...

Jun 4, 2018

Jeremy L. Edwards, 46, of Hutchinson, died June 4, 2018, at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice Center, Via Christi St Francis Campus, in Wichita. He was born September 28, 1971, in Hutchinson, the son of John and Pam (Phipps) Edwards. Jeremy graduated from Nickerson High School in 1990. For ten years he owned and operated Streamline Performance motorcycle shop in...

Jun 2, 2018

Gene L. Mehl, 76, died Saturday, June 2, 2018, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born January 4, 1942, in Eureka, Kansas, to Gilbert and Ruth Ann (Reed) Mehl. Gene graduated from Lorraine High School in 1960. He then joined the United States Air Force, where he served from May 25, 1960 until May 15, 1962. Gene was a truck...

Jun 2, 2018

David E. Wicks, 88, of Hutchinson, died June 2, 2018, at Good Samaritan Center. He was born May 21, 1930, in Larned, Kansas, the son of Kenneth and Phylista (Collier) Wicks. David was a 1949 graduate of Hutchinson High School and then served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Following his four years in the military,...

Jun 1, 2018

Beverley Ann Rayl, 77, died Friday, June 1, 2018, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born July 4, 1940, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, to Joseph George and Sophie (Fedak) Faso. Beverley graduated from Daniel McIntyre Collegiate Institute in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada in 1956. She attended Hutchinson Junior College, Kansas City Kansas Community College, and Eastern Arizona University. Beverley worked for...

May 31, 2018

George Samuel Brown, 56, of Hutchinson, died Thursday, May 31, 2018, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born October 31, 1961, in Salina, the son of Kenneth Wayne and Margaret Beatrice (Hamsher) Brown. George graduated from Salina Central High School in 1980. He worked at the Hutchinson Correctional Facility and as a restaurant manager for McDonald's, graduating from 'Hamburger...

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...