Obituaries

Mar 4, 2025

Velda F. Peterson, 90, formerly of Maize, died March 4, 2025, at Hospice House, with her three children by her side.  She was born February 22, 1935, in rural Butler County, to Fred and Lura (Albright) Whitted.

Velda graduated from Potwin High School in 1953.  She worked various jobs to support her three children, but her most...

Mar 4, 2025

Annita L. "Ann" Thomas, 83, of Larned, died March 4, 2025, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born on September 24, 1941, in Wichita, to Carl Marion and Geraldine Louise (Combs) Blevins.

Ann earned her GED in 1989. She was a hard worker and loved to care for others; she was a caregiver for the elderly for...

Mar 4, 2025

Dr. Anthony Clarke Beauchamp, 92, died March 4, 2025, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. He was born January 11, 1933, in Manhattan, New York, to Andres and Margaret (Perez) Beauchamp.

Dr. Anthony graduated from Fort Hamilton High School in Bay Ridge, New York. In May of 1950, Dr. Anthony proudly enlisted in the United States Navy...

Mar 3, 2025

Robert D. "Bob" Shelton, 87, died March 3, 2025, at Thorne Care Center. He was born June 10, 1937, in Fort Scott, to A.O. and Elsie A. (Cundiff) Shelton.

Bob graduated from Central Christian High School in 1955 and Adela Hale School of Business in 1957. He owned and operated South Hutch Auto Auction and Shelton Motor...

Mar 2, 2025

Ernest Kenneth (Kenny) Jones, Jr, passed away March 2, 2025, at Diversicare-Hutchinson.  He was born August 15, 1931, to Ernest Kenneth and Opal Ilah Cook Jones in Neodesha, KS.

Kenny graduated from Neodesha High School in 1950. He farmed with his father and eventually joined the Army National Guard.  He served a tour of duty in Korea....

Mar 1, 2025

Barbara Rose "Jake" Wilson, 94 passed away on her 73rd wedding anniversary, March 1, 2025.  She wished to be with her husband, "Squirrel" on their special day.

Barbara was born in Pratt, Kansas on October 29, 1930 to Maude and Bill Jacob.  She attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and Pratt High School, in Pratt, Kansas.  Following high...

Feb 28, 2025

Sheila Ann Fondaw, 81, passed away on February 28, 2025, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center in comfort with the presence of her two children. She was born June 18, 1943, in Hutchinson to Herbert and Linda (Flaming) Bush.

Sheila worked in manufacturing at Hutchinson Bag Corporation and Doskocil before owning and operating The Fondaw 4-Way Bar on...

Feb 28, 2025

Henry J. Yoder, 77, of Hutchinson, went to be with the Lord February 28, 2025, at his residence. He was born May 16, 1947, in Hutchinson, to Jacob and Barbara (Nisly) Yoder.

On July 24, 1966, he married Velma Miller. They shared nearly 59 years of marriage.

Henry began his auto body career at A.D....

Feb 28, 2025

Billie Ray Dowers, 85, of Hutchinson, passed away Feb. 28, 2025, at his home as was his wish, surrounded by loved ones in the home that he built almost 50 years ago. He was born Sept. 29, 1939, in Waynoka, OK, to Ray and Bessie (Littrell) Dowers, and was an only child.

Billie moved to Hutchinson in...

Feb 26, 2025

Dennis D. "Mule Skinner" Cannon, 76, of Hutchinson, died February 26, 2025, at Reed's Cove Health and Rehabilitation. He was born November 16, 1948, in Waltham, Massachusetts, to Carl and Thursa (Fox) Cannon.

Dennis graduated from Hutchinson High School. He enjoyed music and was self-taught on the harmonica. Dennis rebuilt a motorcycle and built his own wooden...

Feb 26, 2025

Shirley A. Green, 70, of Hutchinson, died February 26, 2025, at Diversicare of Hutchinson. She was born September 27, 1954, in Pensacola, FL, to Marion and Ann (Hellman) Green.

Shirley graduated from Tustin High School in California in 1972. She attended Hutchinson Community College where she obtained her nursing degree in 1980. Shirley enjoyed Kansas and Hutchinson...

Feb 25, 2025

Lowell Kenneth "Ken" Keen Jr., 90, of Hutchinson, died February 25, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society–Hutchinson Village. He was born September 9, 1934, in Hutchinson, to Lowell K. and Winifred M. (Mosher) Keen.

Ken graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1952 and the University of Kansas in 1956. He was a beer salesman for over 60 years,...

Feb 25, 2025

Charlotte L. "Lee" Cooper, 79, died February 25, 2025, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born on November 30, 1945, in Acushnet, MA, to Lester Lyman and Shirley Gertrude (Spooner) Demoranville.

Lee was always working on a craft project either; crocheting, knitting, sewing, quilting, embroidery or making wreaths. She loved making arts and crafts with her...

Feb 25, 2025

Carolyn Sue Kidd, 63, died February 25, 2025, surrounded by her family, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born July 21, 1961, at Grace Hospital, Hutchinson, to Clifford Eugene "Gene" and Verna Arliene (Sitton) Rickett.

Carolyn graduated from Hutchinson High School. She was passionate about being assistant manager at a local convenience store. Carolyn enjoyed dining out,...

Feb 25, 2025

William "Bill" Dean Parkhurst, 94, died February 25, 2025, at Diversicare of Hutchinson. He was born December 12, 1930, in Tryon, Oklahoma, to Euel Ivis and Mable (Miller) Parkhurst.

Bill attended Castleton High School, Castleton, KS. In 1949, he joined the United States Army and bravely fought in the Korean War. He worked for FOY Construction Company,...

Feb 25, 2025

Jesus, I trust in You! Jesus, I trust in You! Jesus, I trust in You!

Timothy Roy Oberle, 56, died peacefully surrounded by family on February 25th, 2025 in Hutchinson, Kansas. He was born on August 13th, 1968 in Hutchinson to John and Nadine Oberle.

Tim graduated Trinity Catholic High School in 1986....

Feb 24, 2025

Donald Wayne Dean, 96, of Hutchinson, died February 24, 2025. He was born January 20, 1929, in Larned, to Caleb B. and Minnie J. (Huseman) Dean.

Don graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1947. He worked for Dillons for 55 years, most of those in the Advertising / Art Department as a graphic artist. Don enjoyed antique...

Feb 23, 2025

After 94 years of life, Lucille "Lupe" Vieyra passed away in the presence of family, on February 23, 2025, at Hester Care Center, Hutchinson. She was born November 15, 1930, in Hutchinson, to Luís and Elvira (Magaña) Martínez. She worked for Eaton Corporation, retiring after 34 years. Lucille took great pride working as a female in a male-dominated industry....

Feb 23, 2025

Shirley Sue Frank Murphy, 90, formerly of Hutchinson, died February 23, 2025, at Homestead of Eudora. She was born December 9, 1934, in Hutchinson, to Barney Garrett and Selma Ora (Bekker) Cole.

Shirley graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1952. She attended Hutchinson Community Junior College, and graduated from Wichita State University with a bachelor's degree in...

Feb 23, 2025

William Francis "Bill" Pitts, 78, died February 23, 2025, at his home. He was born July 10, 1946, in Wichita, to Willis F. and Betty L. (Morris) Pitts.

Bill graduated from Buhler High School in 1964 and received his pressroom certification in 1968.  He worked as a pressroom foreman for the Hutchinson News and Rockwell/Goss Publishing Company....