Obituaries

Mar 2, 2018

Ruth Marjorie (Prentice) Schroll, age 94, entered eternal life on March 2, 2018, at the Brookdale Assisted Living Community in Hutchinson, KS. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Mabel (Morstad) Prentice and brother, Gerald Prentice.

Ruth was born on April 20, 1923, in Lisbon, ND. She spent most of her adolescence in Minneapolis,...

Mar 1, 2018

Robert Eugene 'Bob' Smith, 61, died Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Schowalter Villa, Hesston, Kansas. He was born September 19, 1956, in Coffeyville, the son of Edmund Carl and Esther Ivanette (Kallenburger) Smith. He was a 1974 graduate of Newton High School, and had been a truck driver for over 30 years. Bob enjoyed spending his free time fishing, bowling...

Feb 28, 2018

Donna F. Humiston, 78, of Hutchinson, died Wednesday, February 28, 2018, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born March 9, 1939, in Hutchinson, to Jesse Lee and Ethel Welthy (Hauser) Goheen Sr. Donna graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1957. She worked at Data Center, in accounts payable, retiring in 2006. Donna loved working with her flowers and was...

Feb 28, 2018

Clark W. Miller, 65, of Hutchinson, died Wednesday, February 28, 2018, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born March 22, 1952, in Hutchinson, to Harold L. and Helen Jeanine (Clary) Miller. Clark graduated from Nickerson High School in 1970 and attended Hutchinson Community College, Wichita State University, and St. Mary of the Plains College in Dodge City. He was...

Feb 28, 2018

Vella H. Moulton, 103, of South Hutchinson, died February 28, 2018, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. She was born January 28, 1915, in Plattsmouth, NE, to Henry and Florence (Neal) Wohlfarth. On April 11, 1937, Vella married Chester B. Moulton. She was a homemaker who loved gardening, bowling, playing bingo and card games. Vella and her husband belonged...

Feb 27, 2018

Carl Douglas Yoder, 57, left this earth on February 27, 2018, due to a tragic accident. He was born November 3, 1960, in Hutchinson, the son of Ivan and Polly (Miller) Yoder. He was a lifelong resident of Burrton, graduating from Burrton High School in 1978. He was a co-owner of the family business, Yoder Ornamental Concrete in Burrton....

Feb 27, 2018

Teresa Louise Hickey, 85, of Hutchinson, died Tuesday, February 27, 2018, at her home. She was born January 11, 1933, in Amarillo, Texas, to Leo Raymond and Anna Gertrude (O' Toole) Martin.

Teresa graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Salina in 1951 and Wichita State University, with her Bachelor of Education degree in 1956 and Master...

Feb 26, 2018

Johnnie Vurgess Nelson, 66, died February 26, 2018. He was born June 11, 1951, in Kingman, to Dwight and Ollie (Pratt) Nelson. Johnnie's joy in life was music, dance, and theatre.  He enjoyed remodeling houses and 'fixing things'. Johnnie is survived by daughter, Veronika Nelson. Cremation has taken place.  A Celebration of Life service will be 3 p.m. Saturday,...

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...