Obituaries

Aug 5, 2025

Betty Ann Hoefer, 95, died Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at The Wesley, Hutchinson. She was born July 31, 1930, in Chicago, IL, to Paul William and Mary Ellen (Northrup) Lindblade.

Betty graduated from Parker High School, Chicago, IL, in 1948. She went on to work as a secretary for Hutchinson Bag Corporation (Hubco Inc.) up until her...

Aug 3, 2025

Thomas D. (Tom) Barclay, 90, died August 3, 2025 at The Wesley in Hutchinson, KS. He was born June 5, 1935 in Hutchinson, the son of Thomas R. and Bonnie Beatrice (Rank) Barclay.

He attended Arlington Public schools and was a life time resident of Arlington and Reno County. He retired from Cessna/Eaton as a production machinist...

Aug 2, 2025

Robert L. "Bobby" Deck, 66, of Hutchinson, died August 2, 2025, at Hospice House. He was born December 17, 1958, in Liberal, Kansas, to Earl and Margaret (Ebeling) Deck.

On April 9, 1988, Bobby married Thaylia Cline at Zion Lutheran Church. They shared 37 beautiful years of marriage before his death.

Bobby graduated from Stockton...

Aug 2, 2025

Ryan Christopher Swanson, 56, died August 2, 2025, at Hospice House, surrounded by his wife and four sons.  He was born January 19, 1969, in Merriam, to Abbie Blevins. Ryan was lovingly adopted by Rex and Vicky Howell.  After Rex died, Vicky married Robert "Swanee" Swanson, and he adopted Ryan.

Ryan graduated from Hutchinson High School in...

Aug 2, 2025

Virginia "Ginger" Mayfield, age 73, of Hutchinson, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully at home on August 2, 2025.  Born in 1951, in Hutchinson, Ginger was an artist and lifelong learner.

After graduating from Hutchinson High School (class of 1969), she achieved a Liberal Art degree at Monticello College, a Bachelor of Art degree from the University of...

Jul 30, 2025

Roger Eugene Syring, 77, of Alta Vista, KS, died July 30, 2025, at the University of Kansas Medical Center, in Kansas City, KS. He was born September 14, 1947, in Junction City, KS, to Wilmar E. and Hazel H. (Johnson) Syring.

Roger graduated from Alta Vista High School and attended Friends University in Wichita, KS. He worked...

Jul 30, 2025

Sean A. Ray, 40, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on July 30, 2025.  He was born June 13, 1985 in Houston, TX, to Todd and Susan (Jordan) Ray.

Sean graduated from Hutchinson High School in 2003.  While he was in high school, Sean's love for travel developed.  He graduated from Kansas State University with a bachelor's...

Jul 29, 2025

Carl Thomas (Tom) Harris, Jr., 75, of Buhler, died July 29, 2025, at his home. Tom was born November 16, 1949, in Fort Thomas, Kentucky, to Carl T. Harris, Sr. and Anna Gross.

Tom proudly served in the United States Air National Guard and was stationed at Rickenbacker Air Force Base where he worked on KC-97 stratotankers....

Jul 27, 2025

Chris "Meme" Levings, 68, died July 27, 2025, at her home, in Hutchinson. She was born April 29, 1957, in Springer, NM, to Coleman Jones and Lillie (Fay) Bontke.

Meme was a jack-of-all trades, working many different jobs in her lifetime. She loved the beach, travelling, camping, going to the casino and festivals. Meme enjoyed her flowers...

Jul 27, 2025

It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my dear wife, Janet Susan Regier (née Fields), of Hutchinson, Kansas on July 27, 2025, at the age of 79.  She passed peacefully, with her husband Jerold at her bedside, after a courageous battle with diabetes and multiple strokes.  Janet was born on June 19, 1946, in Tulsa,...

Jul 26, 2025

Richard D. Kennedy, 80, of Hutchinson, died July 26, 2025, at his home surrounded by love. He was born April 17, 1945, in Tulia, Texas, to Charles and Inabelle (Petty) Kennedy.

Richard graduated from Happy High School in 1963 and attended Texas Tech University. He worked as a financial advisor and retired after many years from Iroquis...

Jul 26, 2025

Michael Lynn McKinney, 70, of Elizabeth, CO, passed away July 26, 2025 at St. Luke's Boise Medical Center, in Boise, Idaho surrounded by his dearest loved ones.

Michael was born on February 13, 1955 to Lyle and Julie McKinney in Hutchinson, KS. Michael was the nicest and most loving man you could ever meet. He was deeply...

Jul 26, 2025

Marilyn Joyce Christner, 93, died, Saturday, July 26, 2025, at The Arbors, Hutchinson. She was born December 31, 1931, in McPherson, KS, to Leo Kelly and Dorothy Anna (Wilke) Slabach.

In 1949, Marilyn graduated from Inman High School. Shortly after high school, she attended Hutchinson Community Junior College, earning her associates degree in 1951.

On...

Jul 26, 2025

Robert Eugene "Bob" Enders, 101, died July 26, 2025, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  He was born March 8, 1924, in Lyons, to W. Elmer and Jessie Amelia (Young) Enders.

Robert graduated from Lyons High School in 1942.  After graduation, he enrolled in Kansas State University, but was there for only one semester, as he was drafted into...

Jul 25, 2025

Betty Lou (Morris) Hill, 93, of Buhler, died July 25, 2025, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community. She was born January 23, 1932, in Hutchinson, to Thomas A. and Edna E. (Lisman) Morris.

Betty graduated from Yaggy Grade School and Reno Community High School in Nickerson. She was a farm wife and homemaker on the family farm near...

Jul 25, 2025

Shirley Ann Fager, 83, died July 25, 2025, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born June 15, 1942, in Talmadge, MI, to Paul M. and Elizabeth G. (Carlisle) Smith.

Shirley graduated from Pratt High School in 1960. She attended Pratt Community College and graduated with a bachelor's in elementary education from Wichita State University. Shirley was an...

Jul 21, 2025

Joanne was born on August 12, 1928 in York, Pennsylvania.  She was the older of two children.  Her brother Ken was born five years later.  Her grandparents been contacted by the Bible students and witnessed to her father and mother and they began to study.  Joanne remembers her father coming home from the 1931 Assembly excitedly telling them, "We...

Jul 21, 2025

Jed Koontz, 48, passed away unexpectedly in his home on July 21st, 2025.  He was born on May 23, 1977 to Jake and Bobbie (Rudicel) Koontz in Hutchinson, Kansas.

Jed lived in Hutchinson Kansas for his entire life and graduated from Nickerson High School in 1995.  In high school, Jed wrestled and played football – as a...

Jul 21, 2025

Jay L. Moore, 84, of Hutchinson, died July 21, 2025, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born March 10, 1941, in Hutchinson, to Howard and Viola (Woods-Baker) Moore.

Jay was a life-long pharmacist in Hutchinson. He worked for Self Service Drugs and Skaggs, but was better known as the local pharmacist at Osco Drug. Jay was...

Jul 21, 2025

Geraldine F. "Gerry" Schaff, 82, passed away on July 21, 2025, at Reflection Living, Hutchinson. She was born on November 15, 1942, in Buhl, Idaho, to John V. Cline and Doris J. (Comfort) Brown.

Gerry graduated from Longford High School (Longford, KS) in 1960. She married Leonard L. Schaff on November 17, 1962, in Abilene, KS. Gerry...