Obituaries

Jun 2, 2025

Bruce James Eschliman, 65, of Hutchinson, KS, passed away June 2nd, 2025, at Waldron Place. He was born October 2nd, 1959, in Seward, Nebraska to Larre and Delores Eschliman.

Bruce spent his youth in Gothenburg, Nebraska and graduated from Gothenburg High School in 1977. While in Gothenburg, Bruce attended the First Presbyterian Church. He was also involved...

Jun 2, 2025

Joyce Elizabeth Lyons, 77, passed away on June 2, 2025 at Mennonite Friendship Manor in South Hutchinson, KS. Joyce was born on September 3, 1947 at Rutheford County Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN. She was the third child and first daughter of Lyle and Alline (Arnette) Lyons, who settled their family in Burrton, KS when Joyce was a toddler.

Jun 2, 2025

Carolyn A Lofland Dick,85, passed away June 2, 2025.  She was born May 8, 1940, in Stafford, KS, to Fred Henry and Anna Augustine Byer Lofland. Carolyn graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1958.  She married Floyd G Dick August 2, 1958.  Floyd passed away December 18, 1999.

Carolyn worked as the teller supervisor at Commerce Bank...

Jun 1, 2025

David Franklin Deming, II, died unexpectedly June 1, 2025, in the emergency room at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  He was born July 27, 1987, in Hutchinson, to David Franklin "Dave" and Robin D. (Vinsonhaler) Deming, Sr.

David attended Buhler High School where he participated in band, football, and wrestling.  He enjoyed watching the Kansas City Chiefs and...

May 31, 2025

Linda Miller, 62, of Hutchinson, went to meet the Lord, May 31, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. She was born October 1, 1962, in Hutchinson, to Harley and Emma (Yutzy) Nisly.

Linda graduated from Pilgram High School in 1981. On January 2, 1988, she married Arno Miller. They shared 37 beautiful years together before her...

May 29, 2025

Fern Florence Moots, 92, of Hutchinson, died May 29, 2025, at Dove Estates in Goddard. She was born July 16, 1932, in Fowler, to Everett Michael and Dorothy S. (Fettis) Carr.

Fern graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1950. She was a Group Manager of Operator Service at Southwestern Bell Telephone/AT&T for over 30 years, retiring in...

May 26, 2025

Deborah A. "Deb" Benbrook, 67, of Hutchinson, Kansas, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born November 19, 1957, in Hutchinson to Glen and Shirley (Ray) Jenks. Deb was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose selfless spirit and generous heart touched everyone she met. She had a...

May 25, 2025

Bryan Lee Mothes, 63, of rural Sylvia, went to be with his heavenly Father, May 25, 2025, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. He was born on January 10, 1962, at Stafford Hospital, Stafford, KS, to John Frederick and Nan Earl (Floyd) Mothes.

Bryan graduated from Fairfield High School and Garden City Community College with an associates degree...

May 24, 2025

Allen Ray Wedel, 70, of Hutchinson, died May 24, 2025, at Via Christi- St. Francis, Wichita. He was born November 15, 1954, in Hutchinson, KS, to Bert and Earlene Marie (Prichard) Wedel.

Allen graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1972. After completing high school, he attended Mid America Nazarene University in Olathe, where he earned his bachelor's...

May 23, 2025

Patty Ann Lansdowne, 71, died May 23, 2025, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. She was born January 10, 1954, in Jackson, TN, to Laveet and Doris (Cook) Finch.

Patty worked as a bank teller for almost her entire career, retiring as a supervisor.  She enjoyed jewelry making, beading, and yearly golf trips to Arizona.   Patty was...

May 22, 2025

Georgia Kay Walden, 72, died May 22, 2025, at Hospice House in Hutchinson. She was born September 21, 1952, in Hutchinson, to Oliver A. and Ocie Z. (Latham) Smith.

Georgia attended Hutchinson schools. She worked in the office and on the production floor at Phillips News Company for several years before going to work as a customer...

May 21, 2025

Pamela Gayle "Pam" Popp, 77, of Hutchinson, died May 21, 2025, at Kansas Heart Hospital in Wichita. She was born March 21, 1948, in Hutchinson, to Ralph and Eula Belle (Alumbaugh) Williams.

Pam graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1966. She worked as an optical technician at Singleton-Joyce Optical for many years and then at Southwind Eyecare...

May 21, 2025

Russell B. (Brandon) Gagnebin, age 49, of Edwardsville, KS, passed away May 21, 2025. He was born June 1, 1975, to Russell and Shirley (Brown) Gagnebin, in Hutchinson, KS.

Brandon was a 1993 graduate of Fairfield High School and attended Fort Hays State University. He worked as an IT specialist for Collingwood Grain and Impact Design for...

May 21, 2025

Jetta Ann LeDuc, 86, of Buhler, KS, died May 21, 2025, at Hospice House- Hutchinson, Kansas.  She was born January 18, 1939, in Gettysburg, SD, to Joe and Agnus (Hiemstra) Van Bockel.

Jetta earned her GED at a prairie school outside of Gettysburg, SD.  She went on to Teacher School for college in 1957.  She met a...

May 20, 2025

Robert J. "Bob" Battey, 78, of Hutchinson, died May 20, 2025, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born July 13, 1946, in Hutchinson, to Dale and Lola (Tennant) Battey.

Bob graduated from Hutchinson Community College and was drafted into the United States Air Force. Then, he worked in sales at Cessna and spent his career in...

May 19, 2025

Willard K. "Bill" Boldenow, 96, of Hutchinson, died May 19, 2025, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born April 2, 1929, in Hoisington, to William J. and Helen C. (Lettau) Boldenow.

Bill graduated from Hoisington High School, Kansas State University, and received a master's degree in education from Fort Hays State University. He served with the...

May 19, 2025

John "Kirk" Cottingham, 85, of Hutchinson, died May 19, 2025, at Pleasant Hills, Hutchinson. He was born July 21, 1939, in McPherson, to John and Vivian (Steeves) Cottingham. Kirk graduated from Newton High School in 1957 and obtained his bachelor's degree from University of Kansas in 1961. He was a financial advisor with A.G. Edwards before retiring in 2000....

May 19, 2025

Leonard Michael Keller, 76, died May 19, 2025, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born September 26, 1948, in Belleville, IL, to Leonard and Armilda June (Coon) Keller.

Leonard graduated from Falls City High School, Falls City, NE. He worked as a carpenter for many years and later on at Casino White Cloud in surveillance, White...

May 17, 2025

Margaret Louise Raya Tafolla, 82, died May 17, 2025, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born November 2, 1942, Hutchinson, KS, to Frank and Luz (Castor) Raya Sr.

Margaret graduated from Hutchinson High School and worked for Grede Foundary, Inc., Hutchinson.

Margaret was a very active member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church,...

May 16, 2025

Virginia I. Waggoner, 81, of South Hutchinson, died May 16, 2025. She was born December 7, 1943, in Syracuse, Kansas, to John and Myrtle (Parks) Bee.

Virginia loved crossword puzzles, playing cards, and gameshows. She was very determined to keep her independence. Her hobbies kept her mind sharp. Virginia loved her trusty canine companion, Jojo, who was...