Obituaries

Apr 21, 2025

Jerri J. Foster, 48, died April 21, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society - Hutchinson Village, surrounded by her family. Jerri was born December 31, 1976, in Lyons, KS, to Jim Herold Lyddane and JaNell Elaine (Helmer) MacLaren.

Jerri graduated from Lyons High School in 1995 and then Hutchinson Community College and Brown-Macke College earning her Associates Degree...

Apr 21, 2025

Veneta Marcella Chapin, 69, of Hutchinson, passed away April 21, 2025, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. She was born August 21, 1955, in El Dorado, to Elmer Wagner and Glady's Mariana (Hublitz) Roland.

Veneta moved to Hutchinson from Medicine Lodge in 1995. She was very passionate about her family and was always willing to help anyone. She...

Apr 20, 2025

Jimmy P. "Jim" Elliott, 90, died April 20, 2025, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson.  He was born September 24, 1934, in Fort Scott, KS to Fred Preston and Katherine Virginia (Carr) Elliott.

Jim moved to Hutchinson in 1946 and graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1952.  His talent on the track earned him a title at...

Apr 18, 2025

Pamela S. Surface, 75, of Hutchinson, died April 18, 2025, at Hospice House. She was born July 27, 1949, in Wichita, to Allen L. and Maxine J. (Burgett) Ward.

Pam graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1967 and from Adela Hale Business College. She worked in human resources at Hutchinson Correctional Facility for several years and then...

Apr 15, 2025

Joseph "Wade" Harper, known to his childhood friends as Wade Hall, passed away on April 15, 2025, at the age of 48. A Salina resident, born in Newton, and longtime Hutchinson native, Wade spent nearly a week at KU Medical Center after chronic heart failure suddenly worsened. Determined not to let his story end under fluorescent lights, he arranged...

Apr 13, 2025

Shirley Kathleen "Kay" Welk, 75, of Hutchinson, died April 13, 2025, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born July 30, 1949, in Russell, to Lloyd "Dean" and Verna V. (McReynolds) Elliott.

Shirley, also known as Kay to many, graduated from Paradise High School in 1967. After attending cosmetology school in Hays, she moved to Ellsworth for...

Apr 13, 2025

Michael Dean Roberts passed away peacefully at his home on April 13, 2025, in his own bed surrounded by those who loved him. He was born to Jim Roberts and Shirley Charvat on February 8, 1955, in Fort Bragg, North Carolina.  Michael lived a life full of passion, laughter, faith, and deep devotion to God and his family.

Apr 13, 2025

Nancy Jeanne Kingsley, 74, passed away on April 13, 2025, at her home in Hutchinson.

Nancy was born December 15, 1950, in Pratt, Kansas, to Ellis W. Jr and Betty Jeanne (Patterson) Huitt. She grew up on a farm outside Pratt and graduated with the first senior class of Skyline High School in 1968. She earned her...

Apr 12, 2025

Rhonda Lee Gisick, 70, died April 12, 2025, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born August 15, 1954, in Hutchinson, to Norma Lee Smith.

In 1972, Rhonda graduated from Nickerson High School, she pursued her education at Hutchinson Community College, earning her associates degree. Rhonda worked as a receptionist for multiple businesses through the years, ending at...

Apr 12, 2025

Julia "Julie" Ann Rayl Chalfant, 86, passed away April 12, 2025 at Hester Care Center/Wesley Towers, Hutchinson. Julie was born December 31, 1938 to A.D. and Florence Rayl in Hutchinson. Julie was by far the youngest of the Rayl's children, with two older sisters (Louise and Martha) and one brother (Charles). Her father was a noted local businessman and...

Apr 12, 2025

Carolyn Kay Horne, 85, died April 12, 2025, surrounded by her family at her home in Hutchinson. She was born September 18, 1939, in Hutchinson, to Kenneth Vernon and Joyce Elaine (Wilson) Hoots.

Carolyn attended Hutchinson High School. In high school, she was a ticket-taker at the local Fox Theatre. Carolyn loved crafting, she spent time working...

Apr 11, 2025

Donnita Lucille Thode Case slipped out of her earthly restraints and leapt into her eternal glory and her Father's arms on April 11, 2025.   Her loss was unexpected, but she was ready to meet the Lord.

Donnita was preceded in death by her parents, Don and Vernamae Case.  She is survived by her brother, Lyle Case (Nancy),...

Apr 10, 2025

Roscoe A. "Rocky" Williams, 83, of Hutchinson, died April 10, 2025, at his home.  He was born January 13, 1942, in Marquette, Kansas, to Floyd and Erma (Arnold) Williams.

On April 21, 2003, he married Shirley Krieg in Las Vegas, NV.  They shared nearly 22 years of marriage before his death.

Rocky is survived by:...

Apr 8, 2025

Pamela (Pam) Suzzette Murray-Perez.  Pam passed away on April 8, 2025, in Wichita, Kan.  She was born Aug. 18,1960, in Larned, KS to Setsu Rodriguez and Virgil Murray.

She married Lupe Perez Sr on Sept. 15, 2001, in Larned, KS. They have one daughter together. She graduated from Larned High School. Pam was a retired secretary from...

Apr 7, 2025

Ora M. Henry, 100, died April 7, 2025, at Hospice House in Hutchinson. She was born January 3, 1925, in Hutchinson to Albert Harmon and Zetta Mae (Cosat) Frye.

Ora was a member of Eastwood Church of Christ and American Legion Lysle Rishel Post 68 Auxiliary. She enjoyed gardening, canning, making jellies, watching her grandsons and great-grandson...

Apr 6, 2025

Phyllis Marie Howerton, 83, died April 6, 2025 at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  The daughter of Irvin and Iantha Young, she was born on August 27, 1941 at the Kingman Hospital.

From the age of five, Phyllis was raised on the family farm southwest of Kingman.  Phyllis attended elementary and middle school in Spivey, KS.  At the age...

Apr 6, 2025

Dorothy Ruth Beltz, 103, died April 6, 2025, at her home in Hutchinson.  She was born May 10, 1921, in Durham, KS, to Jake and Anna (Ewert) Beltz.

Dorothy worked from 1944-54 at the Richards-Scheble Candy Company.  She then worked for Wiley's Department Store in the housewares department as a sales clerk and for the former Kay's...

Apr 6, 2025

Juna Marie Keever, age 68, died on April 6, 2025, at her home outside of Hutchinson, Kansas. Born on August 22, 1956, she was the daughter of James E. and Betty L. Killingsworth (Holmes).

Juna had a rich and fulfilling life in education, work, and service to others. She graduated from United Township High School in 1974....

Apr 5, 2025

Gale Henry Ediger, 88, of rural Haven, peacefully passed away on April 5, 2025, at Pleasant View Home, Inman. Gale was born, August 10, 1936, in Hutchinson, to Henry A. and Minnie (Peters) Ediger. He often shared that when he was born, Hutchinson was experiencing a record heat wave, sending temperatures from 111 degrees Fahrenheit to 115 degrees Fahrenheit,...

Apr 5, 2025

Agnes M. Ziegler, 88, of Wichita, died April 5, 2025, at Kansas Medical Center. She was born October 16, 1936, in Grainfield, KS to Carl and Anna (Zerr) Kaiser.

Agnes was a devoted, loving, and caring mother to her four children. She was a homemaker, a daycare provider, and worked at the Grandstands for the Kansas State...