Obituaries

Dec 23, 2024

Norman Lewis Barringer, 84, passed away Monday, December 23, 2024, in Hutchinson. He was born July 1, 1940, in Highland, the son of Jess and Mildred (Cole) Barringer.

On October 28, 1966, Norman married Barbara Ellan Davis in Hutchinson. They welcomed their daughter, Christina, in September 1967 and their son, Nathan, in December 1971.

He...

Dec 23, 2024

William E. "Bill" Naab, 86, died December 23, 2024, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born June 11, 1938, in Jetmore, to Clemence W. "Clem" and Rose J. (Falke) Naab.

Bill graduated from Nickerson High School. He served in the United States Army for two years. Bill worked at Cessna in the fluid power division as...

Dec 22, 2024

Rodney Lee Kasparek, 71, of Hutchinson, died December 22, 2024, at Hospice House. He was born July 27, 1953, in Hutchinson, to J L and Opal M. (Gaffney) Kasparek.

Rod graduated from Nickerson High School in 1971 and worked at Morton Salt, Jackson Ice Cream, and Haven Mattress until he retired. He enjoyed listening to music, attending...

Dec 21, 2024

Barbara Ann Sharp, 92, passed away December 21, 2024, at Waldron Place Senior Living Center which she lovingly referred to as her cruise ship docked on dry ground.  She was born in Hutchinson, KS, June 15, 1932, to Albert Charles and Margaret (Miller) Schroder.  Her mother later married Thomas Jefferson Sharp.

Barbara married the love of her...

Dec 20, 2024

Helen Ann Smith, 77, passed away and into the arms of her heavenly father on December 20, 2024, at her home in Newton. She was born June 16, 1947, to John Bailey and Leona Iona (Reinke) Gardner.

Helen attended Hutchinson Community College, where was a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. She also went to...

Dec 20, 2024

Emery Eugene Shuff, 68, died December 20, 2024, at Leisure Homestead at Stafford. He was born February 11, 1956, in Hutchinson, to Waldo Richard and Anna Marie (Keeler) Shuff.

Emery graduated from Nickerson High School in 1974. He enjoyed playing video games, watching movies, assembling puzzles, painting, and doing all kinds of crafts.

Emery is...

Dec 19, 2024

Clarence C. Roynon, 90, of Hutchinson, died December 19, 2024, at his home. He was born May 10, 1934, in Compton, California, to Carl and Viola (Helfer) Roynon.

Clarence proudly supported the country and was a United States Merchant Marine. He worked for McDonnell Douglas Aircraft Corporation. Clarence went on to retire from Hutchinson Bag Factory (Hubco...

Dec 19, 2024

Melvin Ray Ginn, 98, and lifelong Abbyville resident, died at his home December 19, 2024.  He was born August 4, 1926, in the family's farmhouse, rural Abbyville, to Melvin Curtis and Sarah Martha (Dunn) Ginn.

Ray attended a one-room school house and graduated as Valedictorian from Arlington High School, in 1944. He immediately entered the United States...

Dec 19, 2024

Beverly Mae Miller was born in Oklahoma City on August 23, 1936 and went to be with the Lord on December 19, 2024 in Hutchinson, Kansas. She lived as a child in Logan, Kansas and later Larned, Kansas, before moving to Hutchinson, Kansas, where she lived the majority of her adult life. Beverly was known for her hard work,...

Dec 17, 2024

Donna Jean Stewart, 78, died December 17, 2024, at Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson.  She was born September 27, 1946, in Hutchinson, to Paul Carlton and Thelma Bernadine (Mackey) Buskirk, Jr.

Donna graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1964.  For 34 years, she sold Avon and was known throughout Hutchinson as the "Avon Lady".  In addition, she enjoyed...

Dec 17, 2024

Patricia "Pat" Flickinger, 85, of Hutchinson, died December 17, 2024, at Legend of Hutchinson. She was born October 8, 1939, in Hutchinson, to John and Oma (Leach) Barrett.

Pat graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1957. On April 25, 1959, she married Clyde A. Flickinger in Hutchinson at her family home. They shared nearly 53 years of...

Dec 17, 2024

Ward Michael Phillips, 49, passed away December 17, 2024, at his home in Hutchinson, Kansas, after a courageous battle with renal failure. He was born June 8, 1975, to Greg and Jeannie (Skillett) Phillips in Great Bend, Kansas.

Ward grew up in Lewis, Kansas, where he attended elementary and high school graduating in 1995. He  lived in...

Dec 16, 2024

Marilyn D. Dunsworth, 82, died December 16, 2024, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born May 18, 1942, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Hutchinson, to Burt and Mary Ann (Rose) Frye.

Marilyn graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1960. She spent many years working at Hutchinson Community College in various positions, but really loved her position in...

Dec 16, 2024

Colin Joseph Miller, 30, of Ellinwood died unexpectedly December 16, 2024.  He was born March 7, 1994, in Great Bend, to Kelly Dean and Fawnia Renee (Nagel) Miller.

Colin graduated from Ellinwood High School in 2012 and K-State in December 2016.  During high school, he was a member of the Scholar's Bowl, FFA, and participated in tennis,...

Dec 16, 2024

Jerry Dean Goering, beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away December 16, 2024, at the age of 77. Born on July 16, 1947, in Hutchinson, Kansas, to Richard and Bernice Goering, Jerry spent his formative years in the Kansas heartland. He graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1965.  Shortly thereafter, Jerry answered the call to serve his country.

Dec 16, 2024

Sherryl Louise Willms, 77, of Hutchinson, died December16, 2024, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born December 17, 1946, in Hutchinson, to Hugo E. and Violet L. (Sandow) Kohrs.

Sherryl graduated from Hutchinson High School and Tabor College. She worked as a phlebotomist at the Medical Center and Hutch Clinic in Lyons and Hutchinson, as well...

Dec 15, 2024

Elanor Mae Sellers-McCoy, 88, died December 15, 2024, at Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson.  She was born June 29, 1936, in Hutchinson, to Earl Everett and Fern Belle (Smith) Frederick.

Elanor graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1954, and attended Salt City Business College.  She worked in the secretarial science department at Hutchinson Community College, before retiring with...

Dec 15, 2024

Chris Lee Neil, 68, died Sunday, December 15, 2024, surrounded by people who loved him fiercely. While it is often said that someone was loved by everyone they met, it is rarely as true as it was with Chris. He liked people and was always quick with a warm welcome. Whether it was the Missouri Cousins, Wednesday night guys,...

Dec 15, 2024

Trinity K. Copeland, 19, died Sunday, December 15, 2024, in Wichita, KS. She was born December 30, 2004 in Hutchinson, KS, to Michelle Abernathy and Shane Copeland.

Trinity graduated from Hutchinson High School in 2022. While in school, she enjoyed gymnastics, dance and volleyball. Trinity was a CNA for local nursing homes. She loved spending time with...

Dec 15, 2024

Roberta D. "Dixie" Cody, 92, formerly of Bartlesville, OK, passed away peacefully, December 15, 2024, at her daughter's home in Arlington, KS. She was born February 7, 1932, in Ames, IA, to Loren D. and Lillian (Osgood) Buttolph.

On August 8, 1952, she married Robert M. "Bob" Cody, in Los Angeles, CA. They shared over 66 years...