Obituaries

Feb 26, 2018

Robert 'Dean' Wiedeman, 83, of Hutchinson, died Feb. 26, 2018, at Diversicare of Hutchinson. He was born Sept. 11, 1934, in Russell County, Kansas, the son of Alex and Rachel (Nuss) Wiedeman. Dean graduated from Russell High School in 1954. He worked for Safeway stores for many years before retiring from USD 308, where he worked as a custodian. Dean...

Feb 24, 2018

Janet LaRae Weichers, 72, of Hutchinson, Kansas, passed away suddenly on February 24, 2018 in Forney, Texas. She was born on November 24, 1945 in Mason City, Iowa to Harold and Frances (Mahlstadt) Riekens. Janet grew up in the small town of Sheffield, Iowa with her mom Frances, sisters Lana and Marianna, Grandma Iva, and other close family. As...

Feb 24, 2018

George L. Boggs, 94, of Hutchinson, died February 24, 2018, at Brookdale of Hutchinson. He was born November 26, 1923, in Augusta, to Jesse W. and Dora R. (Catron) Boggs. George proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1943 to 1946. He was a crew supervisor with Kansas Power and Light of Lyons, for over 40 years...

Feb 24, 2018

Marion Catherine Knoble, 94, of South Hutchinson, passed away Feb. 24, 2018, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. She was born Sept. 25, 1923, in Casa, Arkansas, the daughter of Lester and Velma (Ragsdale) Martindale. Marion served two years in the United States Navy decoding messages during World War II. She held several jobs through the years and enjoyed every...

Feb 24, 2018

Franklin Douglas Sherwood, of Hutchinson, better known as 'Doug' to his family and friends, passed from this life at age 55, on February 24, 2018, after a brief, hard battle with cancer. He was born October 21, 1962, in Olathe, Kansas, to John and Doris Sherwood. He was a retired truck driver. Franklin leaves behind: a son, Douglas Sherwood;...

Feb 23, 2018

Donald Eugene Schmucker, 88, died Friday, February 23, 2018, at Village of St. Peters, St. Peters, Missouri. He was born July 9, 1929, in Abbyville, to Jess Paul and Blanche (Walker) Schmucker. Donald graduated from Abbyville High School in 1947, Moody Bible Institute in 1956, and Westmont College in California in 1958. He was a member of the First Baptist...

Feb 23, 2018

William Helme 'Bill' Tyler, 68, of Hutchinson, died Friday, February 23, 2018. He was born January 28, 1950, in Stonington, Connecticut, to Charles L. and Ethel (Helme) Tyler. Bill taught lineman classes in Florida and retired as a lineman for an electrical company. On August 7, 1982, he married Jana Lyn Baker in Hutchinson. She died January 13, 2017. Bill...

Feb 21, 2018

Margery Ann Eveland, 91, of Hutchinson, died February 21, 2018, at Good Samaritan Society, Hutchinson Village. She was born May 31, 1926, in Oshkosh, NE, the daughter of Clement and Corrine (Mick) McCullough. Margery and her parents moved to Atkinson, NE, where she attended school through the 10th grade. At this time, Margery's parents moved to Wayne, NE, where she...

Feb 20, 2018

Sharon Lea Miller, 78, died February 20, 2018, at Schowalter Villa in Hesston. She was born March 21, 1939, in Hutchinson, to Earl and Lois (Vinson)Johnson. Sharon was a homemaker who loved to bake and take care of her family. She also owned the Happy Hair Beauty Salon in Burrton for a number of years until she sold the business....

Feb 20, 2018

Violet Mae Barnes, 95, of Hutchinson, went to be with the Lord February 20, 2018, at Good Samaritan Society, Hutchinson Village. She was born April 24, 1922, in Hutchinson, the daughter of William P. and Lestie M. (Schiffert) Reed. Violet was a homemaker. She was a member of the Pentecostal Church of God of Hutchinson. On April 18, 1939, Violet...

Feb 20, 2018

Karen Sue Unruh, 79, of Hutchinson, died Tuesday, February 20, 2018. She was born June 8, 1938, in Dodge City, the daughter of Andrew Hubert and Nellie Fae (Redfield) Elland. She was a 1956 graduate of Garden City High School, a 1960 graduate of Emporia State University and was a member of Grace Bible Church, Hutchinson. Karen was a music...

Feb 19, 2018

Jack Okey Elliott, 83, of Hutchinson, died Feb. 19, 2018, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born Dec. 13, 1934, in Hutchinson, the son of Okey Lee and Sylbia G. (Hanning) Elliott. Jack graduated from Buhler High School and attended Hutchinson Community College. He served in the United States Army from 1957 to 1959, and then in the reserves...

Feb 19, 2018

Christina Marie 'Tina' Schoenecker, 26, died Monday, February 19, 2018, in Baghdad, Iraq. She was born February 5, 1992, in Kingman, Kansas, the daughter of Scott Wade and Amy Jolene (Martin) Schoenecker. Tina was a 2010 graduate of Fairfield High School. She proudly served, with honor, in the United States Army Reserve from 2009-2018, and was promoted to Sergeant in...

Feb 17, 2018

Larry 'Dick' Whittle, 68, of Hutchinson, died Saturday, February 17, 2018, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born January 13, 1950, in Hutchinson, to Richard and June (Dressler) Whittle. Dick graduated Nickerson High School in 1968. He served in the United States Navy from 1969-1971. Dick worked at Budweiser, Town Pump Market, and Egbert Liquor, retiring from Kutter's Direct Imports...

Feb 16, 2018

Betty Lou Randolph, 91, died February 16, 2018, at Good Samaritan Society, Hutchinson Village. She was born February 14, 1927, in Kingman, the daughter of Herbert M. and Mamie A. (Brawner) Hopkins. Betty graduated from Kingman High School in 1944. In addition to being a homemaker, she worked as a department manager for K-Mart. On January 6, 1973, Betty married...

Feb 16, 2018

Jeanette Jean 'Net', Dwerlkotte, 45, died Friday, February 16, 2018, at her home. She was born October 6, 1972, in Hutchinson, the daughter of Robert F. Dwerlkotte Sr. and Linda Jean (White) McDowell.

She was a 1994 graduate of Hutchinson High School. Net was member of Full Gospel Church and had worked for Disability Supports, Carlos O'Kelly's,...

Feb 16, 2018

Eugene Lee "Gene" Mathis, 81, died February 16, 2018, at his home in Hutchinson. He was born February 15, 1937, in Hutchinson, the son of Edgar and Bertha (Smith) Mathis. Gene was a truck driver for Graves Truck Line and the United States Postal Service. He was a member of Teamsters Local 795. On January 7, 1983, Gene married...

Feb 16, 2018

Audie Howard, 82, of Hutchinson, died February 16, 2018, at Diversicare of Hutchinson. He was born September 26, 1935, in Noble, MO, to Thomas and Ethel (Coonce) Howard. He was a retired supervisor for the former Betts Baking Company. Audie was an avid fur trapper and former president of the Kansas Fur Harvesters Association. Audie married Carol Joan Rank on...

Feb 15, 2018

Herman M. 'Bud' Montgomery, 91, died February 15, 2018, at his home in South Hutchinson. He was born August 5, 1926, in Champaign County, IL, the son of Austin A. and Grace Marie (Logan) Montgomery. Bud was a 1944 graduate of Hutchinson High School and then served in the U.S. Army during World War II. On December 24, 1943, he...

Feb 15, 2018

Maxine L. Lundstrom, age 93, resident of Wesley Towers in Hutchinson, Kansas, died February 15, 2018, after a short illness. She was preceded in death by: her husband, Cecil U. Lundstrom; and sisters, Vita Chapman, Iva Fern Heidebrecht, and Aline Oswalt. Maxine is survived by: sister, Ella Keesling Collins; and brother, George Keesling; daughter, Debbie and husband Chuck Wilds; son,...