Obituaries

May 9, 2025

Terry L. Spaniol, 66, died at Hutchinson Regional Hospital on May 9, 2025, surrounded by her family. Terry was born June 24, 1958, in Hutchinson, to Billy Spaniol and Zella (Landes) Spaniol.

Terry grew up in Plevna and graduated from Fairfield High School in 1977. She was a waitress at Anchor Inn on and off for the...

May 9, 2025

Jonathan A. "Jon" Shanks, 47, of South Hutchinson, died May 9, 2025. He was born December 9, 1977, in Colby to Ralph and Lily (Lorraine) Shanks.

Jon worked at Lowen Sign Company for many years. He worked at Gregory Inc. for the past three years.  Jon was a person who craved knowledge and loved obtaining new information....

May 8, 2025

Joseph Allen "Joe" Winkler, 53, formerly of Wichita, died May 8, 2025, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born on October 27, 1971, in Hutchinson, to Stephen Allen "Steve" and Kathryn Louise "Kathy" (Burdette) Winkler.

Joe was a graduate of Hutchinson High School and Hutchinson Community College with an associate of arts. He then attended Wichita...

May 8, 2025

James P. "Jim" Branan, 66, of South Hutchinson, died May 8, 2025, at his residence. Jim was born April 6, 1959, in Hoisington, to Robert and Berdetta (Burkhead) Branan.

Jim was a long-time diesel mechanic. Prior to retirement, he was a transit operator and a mechanic for Hutchinson Community College. He was able to repair anything on...

May 6, 2025

Bettie Jane Brooks, 81, died May 6, 2025, at home surrounded by her family, after a brief illness.  She was born December 22, 1943, in Guymon, OK, to Byron G. and Mary Magdalene (Froelich) Brown, Jr.

Bettie graduated from Hooker High School, Hooker, OK, in 1961, and Union Adventist University, Lincoln, NE, with her bachelor's degree in...

May 6, 2025

Shirley Louise (Green) Banz Macklin, 88, died May 6, 2025, at her daughter's home in Oklahoma City, OK. She was born February 2, 1937, in Hutchinson, Kansas, to Edwin Douglas and Celestia "Lenora" (Harris) Green.  She was an only child until 14, when sister Donna was born, then Susan in 1955.  She loved-loved-loved her little sisters, and, later, their...

May 6, 2025

FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ- June Louise Lowrey was born in Hutchinson Kansas on May 20, 1924 to Lawrence I. and Elsie Lowrey. She married her beloved husband Frederick I "Bud" Shaffer, Jr., immediately after his discharge from the Army Air Corp on March 5, 1946 in Denver, Colorado.

They lived in Hutchinson until 1998, when they, along with...

May 4, 2025

Margaret Louise "Marg" Dwyer, 86, of Hutchinson, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born May 15, 1938, in Hutchinson, to Frank and Steffie (Bogdanovecz) Votruba.

Margaret graduated from St. Teresa Catholic High School and earned an AA in Business at Hutchinson Community College. After college, she met the love of her...

May 4, 2025

Richard Wayne "Slick Rick" "Rick" Christian, 74, died May 4, 2025, at his home in Hutchinson surrounded by his family. He was born September 13, 1950, in Hutchinson, KS, to John Alexander Christian Sr. and Charlotte Virginia Dyche.

Rick graduated in 1968 from West Islip High School, New York, and attended Suffolk County Community College. He proudly...

May 4, 2025

Rosalio "Chalio" Flores, de 65 años, falleció rodeado de su familia el domingo 4 de mayo de 2025 en su hogar en Hutchinson. Nació el 4 de septiembre de 1959 en Labor de Guadalupe, Rodeo, Durango, México, hijo de Leandro y Concepción (Rubio) Flores.

Chalio estudió en México y, poco después, se unió al ejército mexicano, sirviendo...

May 4, 2025

Robert (Bob) Joseph Burkhart, of Hutchinson, KS, passed away peacefully at his home on May 4, 2025. Bob was born on November 13, 1947, in Spearville, KS, to Elred and Esther (Durler) Burkhart.

Bob grew up on a dairy farm just outside Kinsley, KS, where he later met his wife, Sheryl Eining of Spearville. They were married...

May 3, 2025

Jacquline Ann Revel, 91, died May 3, 2025, at Ascension Via Christi- St. Francis, Wichita. She was born December 18, 1933, in Hutchinson, to Kelvie and Violet (Basque) Brice- Nash.

Jacquline graduated from Hutchinson High School. She worked as a secretary for Lyons Middle School for many years.

In her spare time, Jacquline enjoyed watching...

May 2, 2025

J.W. Martin III, 39, of Abilene, died May 2, 2025. He was born February 16, 1986, in Oklahoma City, OK, to J.W. and Donna L. (Myers) Martin Jr.

J.W. graduated from Nickerson High School in 2004 and Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center in 2015. He was a patrol deputy for the Saline County Sheriff's Department for over...

Apr 30, 2025

Vern Donald "Don" Davis, 89, died April 30, 2025, at Reflection Living, Hutchinson.  He was born October 30, 1935, in Kansas City, MO, to Vern Wendell and Wilma Mattie (Phillips) Davis.

Don graduated from Paseo High School in Kansas City, MO.  He worked as a graphic artist for Lowen Sign Company over 35 years.  Don later opened...

Apr 29, 2025

Billie Joe Beer, 62, of Hutchinson, died April 29, 2025, at his home. He was born January 28, 1963 in Texas, to Larry and Beverly (Zahnter) Beer.

Billie worked as a truck driver for Midwest Transport for over 13 years. He was an extremely hard worker and enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.

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Apr 28, 2025

Dale Eugene Beck, 82, died April 28, 2025, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson, Kansas. He was born Sept. 10, 1942, to Edward J. and Elner (Zimmerman) Beck, and grew up in rural Reno County on property homesteaded by the Beck family in 1896.

A 1960 graduate of Fairfield North High School in Plevna, KS, Dale majored...

Apr 28, 2025

James Lee Huffman, 77, died April 28, 2025, surrounded by his family at his home in Hutchinson. He was born July 2, 1947, in Scott City, to Robert and Elizabeth (Kohl) Huffman.

James graduated from Nickerson High School in 1965. He served in the United States Navy and Navy Reserves for six years. James worked as a...

Apr 26, 2025

JoAnn (Vecchiarelli) Smith, 71, of Atlanta, GA and formerly of Boerne, TX and Huntington, NY, passed on April 26, 2025, surrounded by family.

JoAnn was born on March 3, 1954 in Hutchinson, Kansas to Anthony and Mary Jo Vecchiarelli.  A graduate of Trinity Catholic High School, JoAnn earned her bachelor's and master's degree from Saint Louis University...

Apr 26, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Angela Kay Smith, age 57, of Hutchinson on April 26, 2025. Angie passed peacefully, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with early onset Alzheimer's.

Born on July 5, 1967, in Hutchinson to Donald Linebaugh and Karen Owen. Graduating from Hutchinson High School in 1985. Angie...

Apr 25, 2025

Glenda Sue Epley, 80, of Hutchinson, died April 25, 2025, at Cedarhurst Senior Living, Wichita. She was born September 23, 1944, in Wichita, to George Elbert and Lena Gertrude (Beagley) Kerr.

Glenda graduated from Preston High School, Preston in 1962, and soon thereafter, attended and graduated from Adela Hale Business School, Hutchinson. Glenda worked various jobs, such...