Obituaries

Aug 26, 2025

Gil D. Lingle, 69, of Hutchinson, Kansas, passed away on August 26, 2025. He was born on July 22, 1956, in WaKeeney, Kansas, to Royce and Gatha "Trudy" (Nutter) Lingle.

In his early twenties, Gil worked as a motorcycle mechanic before joining the U.S. Army, where he served in the Signal Corps. After his honorable discharge, Gil...

Aug 24, 2025

Debra Louise Hawkins, 67, died Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Hospice House in Hutchinson. She was born June 24, 1958 in Hutchinson, to James Arthur and Lydia (Weilert) Fraser.

Debra attended Hutchinson High School and then went on to pursue her education at Hutchinson Community College. In her earlier years, Debra was an entrepreneur and business owner...

Aug 24, 2025

Gary Duane Pound, 88, died August 24, 2025, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born on April 14, 1937, in Fredonia, to Harry K. and Mary Belle (Cook) Pound.

Gary graduated from Fredonia High School in 1955 and then graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, School of Pharmacy in 1960. He was a registered pharmacist for...

Aug 23, 2025

David William "Dave" Woerz, 70, died August 23, 2025, at his home.  He was born July 9, 1955, in McPherson, to William Warren and Evelyn Ann (Beck) Woerz.

David graduated from Trinity Catholic High School in 1973.  He retired from working in maintenance at Lowen Sign Company.  David enjoyed hunting for rocks and fossils, gathering Native American...

Aug 23, 2025

Robert Clayton Donaldson, 88, died August 23, 2025, at Hutch Health and Rehab, Hutchinson. He was born February 24, 1937, in Mason, MI, to William Henry and Josephine Elsie (Burgess) Donaldson.

Bob attended Mason High School, Mason, MI. He began working as a union organizer for United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) and rose through the ranks...

Aug 22, 2025

Zora F. Johnson, 91, of Inman, died August 22, 2025, at Pleasant Hills, Hutchinson. Zora was born January 9, 1934, in Howard, Kansas, to G. Bufford and Lillian (Bennitt) McKinney.

Zora attended Elk Falls Rural High School. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education in 1956 from Kansas State Teachers College in Emporia. Zora...

Aug 22, 2025

Donald Gene Horton, 86, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, went home to be with the Lord, August 22, 2025. He was born on October 27, 1938, in Mt. Vernon, IL, to William Paul and Dorothy Rose (Miller) Horton.

Don was a 1957 graduate of Mt. Vernon High School. Following graduation, he entered the United States Navy...

Aug 21, 2025

Richard A. "Richie" Huddleston, Jr, 53, died August 21, 2025 at Halstead Health and Rehabilitation Center. Richie was born August 13, 1972 in Hutchinson, KS, to Richard A. and Roberta (Kipp) Huddleston.

Richie was a lifelong Hutchinson resident. He enjoyed spending time with his family and his beloved yorkie, Gizmo. He enjoyed watching wrestling and various car...

Aug 20, 2025

Rodney Paul White, Sr., 77, died on August 20, 2025, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born January 4, 1948, in Hutchinson, to James R. and Betty Jean (Hoffman) White, Sr.

Rodney graduated from Buhler High School in 1966. Following his graduation, he served in the United States Army for two years, during the Vietnam War. Rodney...

Aug 19, 2025

Daniel Craig Kitts, 46, died Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at Hospice House in Hutchinson. He was born March 15, 1979, in Hutchinson, to Dan Osner and Cheryl Beard. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Eastwood Church of Christ, 2500 N. Plum St. Hutchinson, KS 67502. There...

Aug 18, 2025

Harold L. Tegethoff was born February 26, 1936, in Morrowville, KS, to George M. and Ursula (Scheetz) Tegethoff.  He died August 18, 2025, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community, Buhler.

Harold was raised on the farm, and attended Fairbury Junior College, Fairbury, NE, while working at a windmill factory.  He attended Kansas State University, changed his major to...

Aug 18, 2025

Jack Joseph Gagnebin, 82, of Abbyville, died August 18, 2025, at Hospice House in Hutchinson. He was born November 29, 1942, in Hutchinson, to Joseph J. and Vesta M. (Bridgeman) Gagnebin.

Jack grew up in Abbyville, Kansas, and graduated from Fairfield North High School in 1961. He attended Hutchinson Community College for one year before joining the...

Aug 18, 2025

Jerry C. Gentry Sr., 86, of Hutchinson, died surrounded by family on August 18, 2025 at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born June 9, 1939, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to Lyle and Pauline (Sizemore) Gentry.

On May 17, 1957, he married Martha Mora in Hutchinson. They shared 68 beautiful years together before his death.

Jerry...

Aug 16, 2025

Stanley Thompson "Stan" Kemmis, 89, went to his heavenly home on August 16, 2025, at Diversicare Nursing Home in Hutchinson, KS.  He was born on May 23, 1936, in Sidney, Montana, to George and Elizabeth (Ferrick) Kemmis. Stan was number 7 out of 8 children in the Kemmis family and was the last of the siblings to pass away.  ...

Aug 15, 2025

Larry Luman, a long-time Hutchinson resident, died Friday, August 15, 2025, at the KU Medical Center in Kansas City. He was 77 years old.

Larry was a devoted husband to Mary Luman and a loving dad to Cris (Lyle) Paulson of Hutchinson, Kara (Chris) Ackerman of Monument, Colorado, and Kim (Mark) Johnson of Hutchinson. He was incredibly...

Aug 14, 2025

Jess Roy Heim, 85, of Hutchinson, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born May 30, 1940, to Clara Mae (Featherhoff) and William Walter Heim Sr. at Grace Hospital, Hutchinson.

At age 4, the family moved to rural area and began farming using horses. Jess attended Willow Grove Grade School, graduated...

Aug 11, 2025

Orville "Bud" J. Werth, 88, formerly of Hutchinson, died peacefully August 11, 2025, at his home in Wichita. He was born October 18, 1936, in Ness City to Theodore and Adelaide (Leiker) Werth. Bud lived a life defined by hard work, devotion to family, and a generous spirit towards others.

A 1954 graduate of Ness City High...

Aug 11, 2025

Marilyn M. Post, 74, died August 11, 2025, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita. She was born on February 1, 1951, in Great Bend, to Aloysius Francis "Louie" and Elizabeth Agnes "Betty" (Ackermann) Gerritzen.

Marilyn graduated from Claflin High School in 1969 and attended Barton County Community College. She worked at Electrex, Hutchinson, assisting in...

Aug 11, 2025

Mary Emma Freeman, 102, of Wichita, formerly of Hutchinson, died August 11, 2025, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, KS. She was born May 24, 1923, in Arma, KS, to Charles Renwick and Ella Lucille (Herron) Oyler.

Mary graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1941. She dedicated herself as a homemaker to care for her family and home....

Aug 10, 2025

Jeri Samuelson, 84, died August 10, 2025, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. She was born on January 19, 1941, in Gentry, OK, to Clarence and Susie Cherokee-Bill Beck VanSandt.

Jeri was a graduate of Derby High School. She was a radiology technician at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis. Jeri enjoyed being with her dogs, going antiquing...