Obituaries

Feb 21, 2025

Diana Marie Doerfler, 83, died in her home on February 21, 2025.  Diane, as she was known to friends and loved ones, was born April 6, 1941 to parents Paul Joseph and Anna Marie Luea.  She was the oldest of 9 siblings, consisting of 6 younger sisters and 2 brothers.  She grew up around Ellis, KS, graduating from Ellis...

Feb 20, 2025

Myrna Beth (Becker) Moorman, 88, died February 20, 2025, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born January 2, 1937, in the rural Bushton home of her parents, John Henry and Virgie Blanche (Peterson) Becker.

Myrna attended Rice County Union 4 Grade School and Bushton schools, graduating in 1954 from Bushton Rural High School and Hutchinson Junior College...

Feb 20, 2025

Jesse Martin Hensel, 81, of Hutchinson, died February 20, 2025, at Hospice House, with his loving family by his side. He was born October 6, 1943, in Dodge City, to Walter M. and Goldie (Bunch) Hensel.

Jesse graduated from Dodge City High School in 1962, and loved to tell of playing the trombone in the marching band...

Feb 19, 2025

Erlinda Vieyra, 90, died February 19, 2025, at her home in Hutchinson. She was born April 6, 1934, in Dodge City, Kansas, to Antonio and Lus (Perez) Flores, Sr.

Erlinda graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1953. She worked for the family restaurant, Anchor Inn, and as a paraprofessional for USD 308.

In her spare...

Feb 18, 2025

Gary W. LaClair, 72, of Hutchinson, died February 18, 2025, surrounded by love. He was born November 17, 1952, in Hutchinson, to Gene and Beverly (Beal) LaClair.

Gary graduated from Hutchinson High School with the class of 1970. He worked at Doskocil Food Service and owned his own detail shop along with a car lot. Gary proudly...

Feb 18, 2025

Jerry W. Bullock, 46, of South Hutchinson, died February 18, 2025 at his home. He was born June 26, 1978, in Hutchinson, KS, to Rebecca Jayne Bullock (Pope) and Mario C. Enriquez.

Jerry was a saltwater fish enthusiast and enjoyed fishing, bowling, watching movies and going to church. He relished spending time with his family, especially his...

Feb 17, 2025

Wayne Dale McCrary, 67, died peacefully and with dignity on February 17, 2025, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, surrounded by his family, all the saints and angels, and the prayers of his extended family and friends.  He was born April 24, 1957, in Santa Cruz, CA, to William Donald and Leona Arlene (Fought) McCrary.

Wayne attended Larned...

Feb 17, 2025

Ruben Anthony "Tony" Delgado, 43, formerly of Hutchinson, died unexpectedly after a sudden illness February 17, 2025, at his mother's home in Hutchinson.  He was born February 18, 1981, in Mannheim, Germany, to Adella Marie (Murillo) Luna and Louis Placido Delgado, Jr.

Anthony attended Trinity Catholic High School and was self-employed, working in construction.  He enjoyed running,...

Feb 16, 2025

Mikel V. "Mike" O'Leary, 57, of Hutchinson, died February 16, 2025, at Ascension Via Christi St. Teresa, Wichita. He was born March 24, 1967, in Coffeyville, his parents were John R. "J.R." and Joyce A. (Schrag) O'Leary. On December 3, 1967, Mike was baptized at the First Methodist Church, Kiowa.

Mike graduated from Smith Center High School...

Feb 15, 2025

Judith Marie "Judy" Gonzales, 79, of Hutchinson, died February 15, 2025, at Diversicare of Hutchinson. She was born March 9, 1945, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Everett Lee and Lyla Marie (Pitts) McCoy.

Judy graduated from Partridge High School and Salt City Business College. She was a homemaker. Judy was a member of South Hutchinson Christian Church....

Feb 15, 2025

Phyllis Sherrill Bachus, 93, died February 15, 2025, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. She was born October 14, 1931, in Bazine, Kansas, to Enceil and Letha (Carey) Frazier.

Phyllis graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1949, she earned her nursing degree in 1977. She dedicated her life to caring for others as a registered nurse for...

Feb 14, 2025

Mary Kathryn Likes, 78, of New Cambria, died peacefully February 14, 2025, with her sons by her side in Hutchinson. She was born December 9, 1946, in Salina, to Harold and Margaret (Bross) Andrews.

Mary graduated from Solomon High School in 1964. She worked in retail management for many years. Mary was a member of Peace Lutheran...

Feb 12, 2025

Gary Lynn Brown, 68, of Hutchinson, died February 12, 2025, at his home. He was born February 11, 1957, in Hutchinson, to Glenn E. and Betty J. (Main) Brown.

Gary attended Hutchinson schools. He was a multi-talented businessman who enjoyed the challenge of various types of businesses, from brick-mason to homebuilder to interior design to sales to...

Feb 12, 2025

Larry Dean Girard, 84, formerly of Beloit, died February 12, 2025, at Legend of Hutchinson, with his family by his side.  He was born January 13, 1941, in Clyde, KS, to Eugene and Laura (Couture) Girard.

Larry graduated from Clyde High School in 1959.  He attended Kansas University for one year on a football scholarship, before transferring...

Feb 11, 2025

Dr. Roy Clayton Russell DVM, 91, of Hutchinson, died February 11, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society – Hutchinson Village. He was born June 6, 1933, in Eureka, to John William and Velma "Bernadine" (Wright) Russell.

Roy graduated from Eureka High School in 1952, Kansas State University in 1956, and received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the...

Feb 11, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Albert Cruz Garcia, who left us peacefully on February 11, 2025, at the age of 80. A cherished husband, father, papa and friend to all, Albert will forever be remembered for his boundless love, unwavering support, kind spirit, and the way he could always make us laugh.

Feb 9, 2025

Terry Duane Moore, 76, of Arlington, died February 9, 2025, at his farm.  Terry was born October 26, 1948, in Hutchinson, to Clinton and Wanda (Brown) Moore.

Terry graduated from Nickerson High School in 1967 and served in the United States Air Force from 1968 to 1970, and later with the Kingman National Guard. Terry loved being...

Feb 8, 2025

Sondra K. Gibson, 83, died February 8, 2025, at Waldron Place Senior Living, Hutchinson. She was born August 6, 1941, in Anthony, Kansas, to Lawrence and Eleanor (Underwood) Jones.

Sondra graduated from Hazelton High School, Hazelton, Kansas. She worked in interior design for Glass Construction Company Supply, Hutchinson. Later on, Sondra went to be a salesperson for...

Feb 7, 2025

Lemuel Calvin Thompson, 59, passed away February 7, 2025, at his home in Wichita. He was born February 28, 1965, in Hutchinson to Johnny Carr and Stanley Thompson Murdock.

He graduated from Lawrence Gardner High School in Topeka.  Lemuel was a kind and private man who was loved by all who met him.  He would keep you...

Feb 6, 2025

Winnifred Iverson Rom Thompson, 98, passed on February 6, 2025, at Hester Care Center- Wesley Towers.  She was born July 30, 1926, to William and Cora (Johnson) Iverson in Pinewood, MN.

Winnie graduated from Bemidji (MN) High School and earned her Bachelor of Teaching from Bemidji State Teachers College.  She taught junior high math and science.On March...