Obituaries

Dec 8, 2024

Mary L. McCarthy, 74, died December 8, 2024, at her home in Hutchinson. She was born November 13, 1950, in Columbus, Indiana, to Thaddeus and Mary (Calvert) Darosett.

Mary worked at The Hutchinson News for many years. She also worked with Graber Elementary School along with the Rural Messenger. Mary was passionate about camping and enjoyed frequenting...

Dec 8, 2024

Jules Allen Chambers, 62, of Hutchinson, died December 8, 2024, at his home. He was born May 13, 1962, in Pittsburg, KS, the son of William H. and Verla Darlene (Crank) Chambers.

Allen graduated from Buhler High School and attended trade schools to prepare him for his career. Allen served in the United States Navy from 1979-1982....

Dec 8, 2024

Adam Michael Dick, 40, died December 8, 2024, surrounded by his family, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  He was born March 12, 1984, in Hutchinson, to Gregory Mark and T. Marie (Werth) Dick.

Adam graduated from Nickerson High School in 2002.  He most recently worked for City Beverage.  Adam was known for his orneriness and quick wit.  He...

Dec 6, 2024

Wanda Lorene Rose, 91, died December 6, 2024, after a short stay, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. She was born February 3, 1933, in Pocahontas, AR, to Oliver and Mattie Lorene (Gaines) Kerfoot, Sr.

Wanda graduated from Pocahontas High School in 1951, and attended business college.  She enjoyed cooking, traveling, gardening, camping, fishing, puzzles, and playing...

Dec 5, 2024

Robert J. "Bob" Hendricks, 92, of Hutchinson, died December 5, 2024, at Hester Care Center, Hutchinson. He was born May 25, 1932, in Lenora, to Oscar L. and Vesta O. (Sorrels) Hendricks.

Bob graduated from Minneapolis High School in 1950. He served in the United States Navy, as a Machinist's Mate, for three years. Bob worked as...

Dec 5, 2024

Jerry Ancil Gates, 79, of South Hutchinson, died December 5, 2024, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born May 9, 1945, in Beloit, KS, the son of Ancil and Fern Eloise (Broadbent) Gates.

Jerry acquired the love of tinkering with cars during his early years, he would rebuild and resell vehicles with his father. He worked at...

Dec 4, 2024

Robert W. Hill, 80, died December 4, 2024, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. He was born December 2, 1944, in Hutchinson, to Harry H. and Margaret L. (Miller) Hill.

Robert graduated from Partridge High School in 1962 and Wichita State University in 1967. He was a lifelong farmer and spent most of his time working in...

Dec 4, 2024

Michael Darryl "Mike" McDonald, 81, of Hutchinson, died December 4, 2024, at Hospice House. He was born August 2, 1943, in Durham, North Carolina, to Michael David and Margaret Helen (Ayscue) McDonald.

Mike graduated from Franklinton (NC) High School in 1961, Butler Community College in 1981, and received his bachelor's degree from University of Albany (NY) in...

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...