Obituaries

Nov 10, 2025

Armando Jaques, 64, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2025, surrounded by family at his sister's home in Hutchinson. He was born August 27, 1961, in Mexico City, Mexico, to Jose Jaques and Juanita Dorantes.

Armando spent much of his life working in construction, where his strong work ethic and creative spirit shone through. Outside of work,...

Nov 10, 2025

Vicki Lynn Cox, 72, died November 10, 2025, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born on October 11, 1953, in Peoria, IL, to Alan P. and Dolores "Dee" (Christofferson) Cothrell.

Vicki graduated from Bettendorf High School, Bettendorf, IA, in 1971. She loved animals and always showed empathy towards them. Vicki enjoyed plants and flowers, as well...

Nov 9, 2025

Norman Lee Morelan, 72, of Plevna, died November 9, 2025, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  He was born February 12, 1953, in St. John, to Arvy and Ruth (Schmidt) Morelan.

Norman was affectionately recognized as "Stormin' Norman" and was known as a Jack of all trades. Immediately after high school, he moved to Des Moines, Iowa to...

Nov 9, 2025

Kirk Alan Zongker, 64, of Buhler, died November 9, 2025, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community. He was born January 21, 1961, in Ulysses, to Elven K. and Dororthy M. (Kelley) Zongker.

Kirk graduated from Coldwater High School in 1979 and from Seward County Community College in 1981. He was an agent with Kansas Life Insurance for 17...

Nov 8, 2025

Keith Edward Thompson, 84, passed from this life surrounded by loved ones at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita. He was born in Hutchinson, Kansas, on June 18, 1941, to Elma (Ketchum) and George Thompson.

Keith graduated from St. Teresa's Catholic School in 1959 and joined the United States Army in January 1960. He served for...

Nov 6, 2025

Ralph Eugene Shepherd, 81, died November 6, 2025, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born October 5, 1944, at his grandmother's house in Attica, KS, the firstborn child of Ralph B. and Dorothy (Martin) Shepherd.

Ralph's mother moved her family to Hutchinson when he was four years old, along with his sister.  He attended Lincoln Elementary...

Nov 5, 2025

Ronald D. Henke, 80, of Hutchinson, Kansas, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025, at the Hospice House. Born on June 1, 1945, in Wichita, Kansas, Ron was the only son of Albert and Ruth Henke.

He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy, contributing to operations during the Vietnam era. Faith was an important part...

Nov 5, 2025

Janice Kay "Jan" Piatt, 86, formerly of Nickerson, died November 5, 2025, at Sparkling Fountain Homes in Overland Park. She was born September 30, 1939, in Pratt, to Verne M. and Juanita M. (Willis) Ayers.

Jan graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1958. She was a devoted farmer's wife, loving caregiver, and worked as a custodian at...

Nov 3, 2025

Max Charles Shuler, 75, died November 3, 2025, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  He was born December 27, 1949, in Hutchinson, to Gilbert A. "JR" and Betty Rose (Heiken) Shuler.

Max graduated from Nickerson High School in 1969.  He retired as a welder from KMW, Sterling.  Max enjoyed watching western television shows.  He was a member of Mitchell...

Nov 1, 2025

Floyd Sterling Brewer, age 96, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by loved ones on November 1st, 2025. He was born in Enid, Oklahoma on December 9, 1928, he was the son of William A. and Antoinette (Sterling) Brewer.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 66 years, Joan (Travis) Brewer; sons, Gary...

Nov 1, 2025

Jeannine Kathryn Goertz, 79, of Hutchinson, died November 1, 2025, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born September 22, 1946, in Glade, to William and Eva (Mason) Zink.

Jeannine graduated from Phillipsburg High School in 1964 and from business college in Denver. She worked as the bookkeeper for her husband's businesses from 1970-1996. Jeannine was a...

Oct 31, 2025

Rev. Mary Al Titus, 91, passed away October, 31, 2025, at Hester Care Center, Hutchinson, KS. She was born January 12, 1934, to Dr. A.E. and Helen (Smith) Rigor.

She graduated from Kinsley High School, Kinsley, KS, in 1952. Mary Al attended the University of Kansas for a semester before marrying Richard Lee Titus on January 30,...

Oct 31, 2025

Paul Michael Todd Dankanyin, 60, passed away on October 31, 2025, in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada. He was born December 25, 1964, in Hutchinson, to John Dankanyin and Kathleen (Cavanaugh) Dankanyin.

Paul graduated in 1983 from Buford High School, Buford GA and attended K-State University. Paul was an amazing artist with a natural talent for drawing comic book...

Oct 28, 2025

Darwin Craig Knoche, 91, of Abbyville, died peacefully October 28, 2025, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  He was born December 29, 1933, in Hutchinson, to Edward and Bessie Beulah (Evans) Knoche.

Darwin graduated from Abbyville High School, in 1951.  He served in the United States Army, before returning to the farm.  For 75 years, Darwin lived and breathed...

Oct 28, 2025

Rebecca Lynn "Becky" Wallace, born October 4, 1956, in Salina, Kansas, passed away on October 28, 2025. She was the beloved daughter of Mary "Jean" Wallace and Oliver Wallace and a lifelong resident of Hutchinson.

Becky dedicated her life to caring for others. She served the community as a Certified Nursing Assistant at several nursing homes in...

Oct 27, 2025

Richard S. Mackenzie, 77, passed away at his home in Scottsdale, Arizona, on October 27, 2025, after a two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer.

Born on October 1, 1948, in Hutchinson, Kansas, Richard was the son of Glenn Richard and Helen (Weeks) Mackenzie. He grew up in Hutchinson and graduated from Hutchinson High School. Richard earned his bachelor's degree...

Oct 25, 2025

Sharon Ann Poor, 80, died October 25, 2025, at her home, Hutchinson. She was born March 28, 1945, in Ellsworth, to Guy Everett and Sylvia Ann (Klima) Folk.

Sharon graduated from Holyrood High School in 1963. She attended Kansas State University, studying business. Sharon stayed at home and raised her daughters, before working at Hutchinson Clinic in...

Oct 24, 2025

Norman Dee "Norm" Lauver, 101, died at his residence on October 24, 2025. He was born October 11, 1924, in Cottonwood Falls, KS, to Dee Seth and Alma Lydia (Nafzinger) Lauver.

Norman graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1942 and attended Hutchinson Community College and Wichita State University. On June 20, 1943, he married Betty Jean Harrison...

Oct 22, 2025

On October 22, 2025, Mary Taggart Holderman, 92, passed away quietly, surrounded by her three children, Amy, Ann, and Dean. She was welcomed into the next world by her husband of 66 years, Wallace Holderman; her parents, Floyd and Florence Taggart; her sisters, Nancy Simpson and Ruth Barker; her brother-in-law, Ken Simpson; her niece, Brenda Billings; countless friends; and...

Oct 21, 2025

Robert D. "Bob" Hickman, 68, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at Hospice House of Reno County, Hutchinson, Kansas from complications of cancer.

Bob was born in Greeley, Colorado on December 15, 1956, to C.J. (Jim) and Shirley D. (Delbridge) Hickman. He spent the early years of his life growing up with his siblings on a cattle...