Obituaries

Dec 4, 2024

Andrew "Andy" Castor, 70, passed peacefully December 4, 2024 at Hospice House surrounded by family after a long-fought battle with cancer.

He was born February 21st, 1954 in Hutchinson, to Marvin and Isabel (Raya) Castor.

Andy was a graduate of Central High School. He enjoyed going to garage sales and flea markets, watching old T.V....

Dec 3, 2024

Ronald C. 'Ron' Gabel, 90, of Hutchinson, died December 3, 2024, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born April 7, 1934, in Ness City, KS, to Joe and Florence (Zecha) Gabel.

Ron proudly served in the United States Air Force for four years. Afterward, he earned his bachelor's degree and went on to be the manager for...

Dec 2, 2024

Janeth Ann "Annie" Wallerius departed this life at 8:00 a.m. December 2, 2024, at Hilltop Manor in Cunningham. She was born July 29, 1943, in Hutchinson, the youngest daughter and third child of Clark B. and Lois A. (Hopkins) Adcock.

Annie graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1961 and was a member of First Baptist Church, Hutchinson....

Nov 30, 2024

Donald J. "Don" Haesemeyer, 94, died November 30, 2024, at Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson.  He was born January 26, 1930, in rural Sylvan Grove, to Ed and Ella (Kasiska) Haesemeyer.

Don graduated from Sylvan Grove High School and Salt City Business College.  He spent his career working for Dillons and Kwik Shop as an accountant and auditor.  ...

Nov 29, 2024

Ricky W. "Rick" Wallace, 62, formerly of Hutchinson, died November 29, 2024, in Bellmont, TX. He was born May 24, 1962, at Grace Hospital, Hutchinson, to Betty J. (Palmer) Pinkston and Richard W. Wallace.

Despite the adversities he faced, Rick always found a way to appreciate life and be his unique self. He enjoyed fishing at Fall...

Nov 28, 2024

Donald Roy "Charlie" Brown passed away on November 28, 2024, at 1:20 a.m. at the age of 90. He was born on November 20, 1934, in Sloan, Iowa, to Clifford Clinton Brown and Della Cora Cooper. Donald married Elizabeth Joan Brown on April 17, 1954, at the young age of 20 and began a 17 plus-year career in the...

Nov 26, 2024

Kenneth 'Kenny' Edward Winters, 86, died November 26, 2024, at Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems in Beloit. He was born February 21, 1938, in Moran, KS, to Edward Dan and Mildred Hazel (Thacker) Winters.

Kenny graduated from Preston High School and also attended Pratt JUCO for a year. He worked as a gas measurement technician for Williams...

Nov 25, 2024

Marilyn Jackson, 94, of South Hutchinson, died November 25, 2024, at Hospice House. She was born June 19, 1930, in Hutchinson, to Jacob F. and Susie (Rempel) Richert.

Marilyn graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1948. She was a homemaker and, when her sons were grown, went to work at Ineeda Cleaners for 25 years until she...

Nov 25, 2024

Dr. William D. (Bill) Davis, 80, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday, November 25, 2024, with his beloved wife of fifty-five years, Kris Bergman Davis, at his side.

Bill was born on June 20, 1944, in Hutchinson, KS to parents Jack and Louise (Petersen) Davis.

Bill graduated from the University of Kansas in 1966 (BA...

Nov 24, 2024

Sarah Josephine (Hatten) Schlotterback (Dec. 17, 1935-Nov. 24, 2024) was known for her compassionate nature.  She was born to Charles and Hazel Hatten of Nevada MO.  Her mother was a teacher and father a dentist which helped guide her to a profession in helping others.  She attended Cottey College in Nevada, MO, later attending the School of Nursing at...

Nov 22, 2024

Arthur A. 'Art' Behrmann, 88, of Hutchinson, died November 22, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society Village. He was born May 4, 1936, in Anthony, KS, to Albert and Elsa (Stuetzel) Behrmann.

Art worked as an independent farm equipment salesman and supported the Hutchinson community. He always worked hard and was not afraid to get his hands dirty...

Nov 22, 2024

Daryl Lynn Robbins 52, of Hutchinson, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024, at his home.  He was born on May 18, 1972 in Wichita, to Blaine and Gwinetha Stark Robbins.

Daryl attended Wichita Public schools. He worked in and raised his family in Hutchinson. He worked at Midwest Iron and Metal and Shuler Trucking before starting...

Nov 21, 2024

Christine F. Fuller, 70, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024. She was born February 12, 1954, in Taylor, TX, to A.C. Foster and Lucille Boulding Foster. She was a resident of Hutchinson, KS.

Christine was the proud mother of Racquel LaTris Houston and grandmother of Reginald Eugene Slaton Jr. She was previously married to Lawrence D. Fuller....

Nov 21, 2024

Elizabeth Joan Brown, native and longtime resident of Reno County, Kansas, passed away at the Hospice House in Hutchinson on Thursday, November 21, at 1:05 p.m., at the age of 87. Joan was born in Hutchinson, Kansas, on June 29, 1937, to Clarence Merle Cecil (deceased) and Margaret Ellen Macklin Cecil Starr (Deceased). Her siblings are Paul Frederick Cecil...

Nov 21, 2024

Ruth Irene (Smith) Spaniol Spivey, 99, died November 21, 2024, just a few months shy of her 100th birthday, at Legend at Council Road, Oklahoma City, OK.  She was born March 9, 1925, in South Hutchinson, to Henry E. and Minnie C. (Luginbill) Smith.

Ruth graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1943.  She enjoyed traveling, camping, fishing,...

Nov 20, 2024

Delinda Kay Collmann, 74, of Hutchinson, Kansas, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2024, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita. She was born on March 26, 1950, in Quinter, Kansas, to Michael and Isabelle (Scheck) Stefan.

Delinda was a woman full of life, with a heart brimming with love for her family and passions. She...

Nov 20, 2024

Cruz Apalonia Marquez, 88, of Hutchinson, died November 20, 2024, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born May 3, 1936, in Dodge City, to Antonio H. and Lus (Perez) Flores.

Cruz was the first and original cook at Anchor Inn Mexican Restaurant and worked there for over 30 years. She also was an attendant at Econowash...

Nov 17, 2024

Theodore Lee "Ted" Pankratz, 92, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, died November 17, 2024, in Hester Care Center at Wesley Towers.  He was born August 18, 1932, in Van Nuys, CA, to Theodore Roosevelt and Ella Sonora (Unrau) Pankratz.

Ted graduated from Inola High School, Inola, OK, in 1950.  After a short time at Bethel...

Nov 16, 2024

Jean Marie McKnight, 88, died November 16, 2024, at Hospice House in Hutchinson. She was born September 1, 1936, in Hutchinson, to Gus and Florence (Graber) Boese.

Jean graduated from Kendall High School in 1954, Kendall, KS. She worked in the trust department at First National Bank, Hutchinson.

Jean enjoyed sewing, yardwork, cooking, and baking,...

Nov 16, 2024

Kathryn Margaret Danley, 36, passed away on November 16, 2024, at her home in Wichita, Kansas.  She was born November 15, 1988, to Earl and Jean Rydsyk Danley in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Kathryn attended Hutchinson High School and earned her GED. She thoroughly enjoyed reading and anime.

She is survived by: her father, Earl Danley;...