Obituaries

Apr 30, 2025

Vern Donald "Don" Davis, 89, died April 30, 2025, at Reflection Living, Hutchinson.  He was born October 30, 1935, in Kansas City, MO, to Vern Wendell and Wilma Mattie (Phillips) Davis.

Don graduated from Paseo High School in Kansas City, MO.  He worked as a graphic artist for Lowen Sign Company over 35 years.  Don later opened...

Apr 29, 2025

Billie Joe Beer, 62, of Hutchinson, died April 29, 2025, at his home. He was born January 28, 1963 in Texas, to Larry and Beverly (Zahnter) Beer.

Billie worked as a truck driver for Midwest Transport for over 13 years. He was an extremely hard worker and enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.

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Apr 28, 2025

Dale Eugene Beck, 82, died April 28, 2025, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson, Kansas. He was born Sept. 10, 1942, to Edward J. and Elner (Zimmerman) Beck, and grew up in rural Reno County on property homesteaded by the Beck family in 1896.

A 1960 graduate of Fairfield North High School in Plevna, KS, Dale majored...

Apr 28, 2025

James Lee Huffman, 77, died April 28, 2025, surrounded by his family at his home in Hutchinson. He was born July 2, 1947, in Scott City, to Robert and Elizabeth (Kohl) Huffman.

James graduated from Nickerson High School in 1965. He served in the United States Navy and Navy Reserves for six years. James worked as a...

Apr 26, 2025

JoAnn (Vecchiarelli) Smith, 71, of Atlanta, GA and formerly of Boerne, TX and Huntington, NY, passed on April 26, 2025, surrounded by family.

JoAnn was born on March 3, 1954 in Hutchinson, Kansas to Anthony and Mary Jo Vecchiarelli.  A graduate of Trinity Catholic High School, JoAnn earned her bachelor's and master's degree from Saint Louis University...

Apr 26, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Angela Kay Smith, age 57, of Hutchinson on April 26, 2025. Angie passed peacefully, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with early onset Alzheimer's.

Born on July 5, 1967, in Hutchinson to Donald Linebaugh and Karen Owen. Graduating from Hutchinson High School in 1985. Angie...

Apr 25, 2025

Glenda Sue Epley, 80, of Hutchinson, died April 25, 2025, at Cedarhurst Senior Living, Wichita. She was born September 23, 1944, in Wichita, to George Elbert and Lena Gertrude (Beagley) Kerr.

Glenda graduated from Preston High School, Preston in 1962, and soon thereafter, attended and graduated from Adela Hale Business School, Hutchinson. Glenda worked various jobs, such...

Apr 25, 2025

Rae Ann Cuda, 78, died April 25, 2025, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born on September 27, 1946, in Pittsburg, KS, to John Harman and Coral Arline (McClure) Chastain.

Rae graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1964. She attended Fort Hays State University and earned her Master of speech-pathology from Wichita State University. Rae worked as...

Apr 24, 2025

Verla Marie Brewer, 74, died April 24, 2025, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  She was born May 24, 1950, in Little River, to Trammel Edward Elliott and Verne Delores Clapp.

Verla dedicated over 40 years of her life to Hubco, where she worked in many roles and helped create thousands of their bags. She had a deep love...

Apr 24, 2025

Nathan Alan Kaufman, 48, of rural Hutchinson, died April 24 2025, at his home. He was born July 31, 1976, in Hutchinson, to Daniel L. and Elizabeth A. (Pratt) Kaufman.

Nate graduated from Pretty Prairie High School in 1994. He spent many years doing what he loved - driving truck and farming for his uncle in Nebraska....

Apr 23, 2025

Murray D. Reimer, 70, of Hutchinson, died April 23, 2025, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center after a long health battle. He was born April 8, 1955, in Fowler, to Arnold and Helen (Loewen) Reimer.

Murray attended Tabor College in 1974 and graduated from Friends University in 2000 with a Bachelor's of Science. He worked for Prairie Land...

Apr 23, 2025

Wilber Dale Redd, 91, died April 23, 2025, at Sunshine Meadow Retirement Community, Buhler. He was born December 9, 1933, to Archie and Gladys Redd.

Wilber graduated from Buhler High School. He served in the United States Army in the late 1950s. He retired in 1996 from Eaton after being a machinist for 23 years. Wilber liked...

Apr 22, 2025

Nicholas Deonta Rogers, 33, died on April 22, 2025, in Wichita.  He was born October 7, 1991, in Waukegan, Illinois.  He was later adopted by Arlen and Susan Goering.

Deonta worked for Lampton Welding in Hutchinson.

He had a passion for his music that he shared with Keyboy.  Deonta's music journey changed when he became...

Apr 22, 2025

Please note:

The Parish Rosary will be at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in South Hutchinson.

Mass will be held at Church of the Holy Cross.

Antonio "Tony" Flores, Jr., lovingly known as "Boss" to his family, employees, and many patrons, passed away peacefully at home...

Apr 21, 2025

Gayland Verne Williams, 82, of Hutchinson, died April 21, 2025, at his home. He was born June 13, 1942, in Hutchinson, to Cecil D. and Lora R. (Howell) Williams.

Gayland attended Hutchinson public schools K-11 and graduated from high school in Hotchkiss, CO, in 1960. He served in the United States Navy from 1960-1964. Gayland worked as...

Apr 21, 2025

Jerri J. Foster, 48, died April 21, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society - Hutchinson Village, surrounded by her family. Jerri was born December 31, 1976, in Lyons, KS, to Jim Herold Lyddane and JaNell Elaine (Helmer) MacLaren.

Jerri graduated from Lyons High School in 1995 and then Hutchinson Community College and Brown-Macke College earning her Associates Degree...

Apr 21, 2025

Veneta Marcella Chapin, 69, of Hutchinson, passed away April 21, 2025, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. She was born August 21, 1955, in El Dorado, to Elmer Wagner and Glady's Mariana (Hublitz) Roland.

Veneta moved to Hutchinson from Medicine Lodge in 1995. She was very passionate about her family and was always willing to help anyone. She...

Apr 20, 2025

Jimmy P. "Jim" Elliott, 90, died April 20, 2025, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson.  He was born September 24, 1934, in Fort Scott, KS to Fred Preston and Katherine Virginia (Carr) Elliott.

Jim moved to Hutchinson in 1946 and graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1952.  His talent on the track earned him a title at...

Apr 18, 2025

Pamela S. Surface, 75, of Hutchinson, died April 18, 2025, at Hospice House. She was born July 27, 1949, in Wichita, to Allen L. and Maxine J. (Burgett) Ward.

Pam graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1967 and from Adela Hale Business College. She worked in human resources at Hutchinson Correctional Facility for several years and then...

Apr 15, 2025

Joseph "Wade" Harper, known to his childhood friends as Wade Hall, passed away on April 15, 2025, at the age of 48. A Salina resident, born in Newton, and longtime Hutchinson native, Wade spent nearly a week at KU Medical Center after chronic heart failure suddenly worsened. Determined not to let his story end under fluorescent lights, he arranged...