Obituaries

Nov 8, 2024

Don R. Young, 88, died November 8, 2024, at his home in Hutchinson. He was born November 28, 1935, in Emporia, to Dale S. and Leona C. (Hamilton) Young.

Don graduated from Westphalia Rural High School in 1953 and from Emporia State University in 1960. Don worked as an insurance agent and underwriter for Metro Life Insurance...

Nov 6, 2024

Cleyon Yowell was 93 years of age when he died on November 6, 2024.  He was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Della and Virgil Yowell.

Cleyon graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1949 and from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with an electrical engineering degree in 1953.  Cleyon married Laura Valdois of Haven at Trinity United Methodist Church...

Nov 6, 2024

Scott William Rooks, 52, died at his home on November 6, 2024, in Hutchinson, surrounded by family.  He was born August 20, 1972, in Kansas City, MO, to James Gary Rooks and Linda Lee (Davis) Hansen.

Scott graduated from Lees Summit High School in 1990 and Central Missouri State University in 1996 with a Bachelor's Degree in...

Nov 5, 2024

David L. "Dave" Schneider, 91, died November 5, 2024, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born September 21, 1933, in Okmulgee, OK, to John F. and Alice M. (McNabb) Schneider. Dave graduated from Brewster High School in Brewster, KS in 1952.  He served in the United States Navy for four years as an engineer. On April 22, 1960,...

Nov 4, 2024

Mary Ellen (Yoder) Bontrager, 91, died November 4, 2024, in her home, in Arlington KS. She was born July 29, 1933, in Hutchinson, KS, to Menno Jr and Elizabeth (Nisly) Yoder. Mary Ellen married Eldon E. Bontrager on May 5, 1955.

Mary Ellen was a homemaker and found fulfillment in caring for her family. Her careful attention...

Nov 4, 2024

Virginia "Ginny" Lee Brady, 84, died November 4, 2024, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born June 15, 1940, in Denver, CO, to Michael Farrell and Rita Anne (Johnson) Heffernan.

Virginia graduated from Marquette Catholic School, Tulsa in 1958, she then attended the University of Oklahoma in Norman. Virginia worked as a travel agent for First...

Nov 3, 2024

Rosalie "Rose" Forkell, 71, passed away on November 3, 2024, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born on September 5, 1953, in La Jara, CO, to Eutimio and Rosella Mercedes (Marquez) Vigil.

Rose was a devoted and loving presence in the lives of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and she took great joy in attending their activities....

Nov 2, 2024

Janet Joan Roynon, 85, died November 2, 2024, at Pleasant View Home in Inman. She was born December 3, 1938, in Hutchinson, to Vernon Richard and Sadie Melvena (Glover) Phipps.

Janet graduated from Hutchinson High School. She worked as a silk screen printer at Lowen Corporation, Hutchinson.

She enjoyed quilting and gambling. Most of all,...

Nov 1, 2024

Mark A. Zumalt, 63, of South Hutchinson, died November 1, 2024, at his residence after a five-year battle with colon cancer. He was born October 27, 1961, in Hutchinson, the son of Kyle and Karen (Howard) Zumalt.

An avid reader, film buff and audiophile, Mark graduated from the University of Kansas with a bachelor's degree in Film...

Oct 31, 2024

Leroy John Stockemer, 89, of Garden Plain, died October 31, 2024, at his residence. He was born July 31, 1935, near Colwich, to Aloysius J. and Bernetta F. (Orth) Stockemer.

Leroy graduated from Andale High School. Electronics were his passion and Leroy could repair anything electronic. He owned Leroy's Electronics for a few years before going to...

Oct 31, 2024

James Isaac Marshall Jr., 59, passed from this life into the arms of his Savior on October 31, 2024. He was born on January 20, 1965, in Hutchinson, KS to James Isacc Marshall Sr. and Elsie Mae (Tauber) Marshall.

On April 18, 1987, he married Brenda Doughty in Hutchinson. Together they had two children, Curtis and Nishelle....

Oct 30, 2024

Patsy Lee Mewhinney Tarr, also known as "Dear", Mom, Aunt Pat, Patty, and, for over 51 years, OMA, died in her home, wearing pink, with family near on October 30, 2024. She was born April 14, 1931, in Iola, Kansas, to Samual Monroe and Mildred Leota (Wheeler) Mewhinney.

As a child during the depression era, Patsy learned...

Oct 29, 2024

Angelia Rene Delgado, 55, of Hutchinson, died October 29, 2024, at Disability Supports of the Great Plains. She was born August 23, 1969, in Hutchinson, the daughter of Manuel and Rose (Rocha) Delgado.

Angelia loved to be active with roller skating and dancing. She stood strong in her faith and her love for Jesus was immeasurable. Angelia...

Oct 29, 2024

Milton Blocker, 98, of Haven, died October 29, 2024, at Hospice House in Hutchinson. He was born December 12, 1925, in Haven, to Emil and Lillian (Dierks) Blocker.

Milton graduated from Haven High School in 1942. He joined the United States Army in 1946 and served in World War 2. Milton dedicated his life to farming.

Oct 29, 2024

Ronald Rouner Westfall passed away on October 29, 2024, at the age of 93 in Hutchinson, Kansas. Ron was born on August 3, 1931, in Luray, Kansas, to the late Byron and Avis (Rouner) Westfall.

Ron married his high school sweetheart, Erma Hackerott, on September 25,1951 and enjoyed 71 years of marriage before her death on June...

Oct 29, 2024

Skylar Jo Southards, 41, died October 29, 2024, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  He was born September 6, 1983, in Hutchinson, to Frederick Joseph and Crystal Ann (McGillivray) Southards.

Skylar attended Buhler High School, graduated from Hutchinson Community College, and attended technical school to become an electrician.  He was currently working for Hedlund Electric, in McPherson.  Skylar...

Oct 28, 2024

Mandy Lynn Buckwalter, 43, of Wichita, died October 28, 2024, as the result of a car accident.  She was born September 5, 1981, in Hutchinson, to David Wayne and Gale Lynn (Smith) Buckwalter.

Mandy graduated from Buhler High School in 2000, attended Hutchinson Community College, and graduated from Kansas University with a major in anthropology and minor...

Oct 26, 2024

Carolyn Elizabeth Piken, 73, of Hutchinson, died October 26, 2024, at Hospice House. She was born May 5, 1951, in Hutchinson, to Frank E. and Betty A. (Shuler) Winter.

Carolyn graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1969 and magna cum laude from Wichita State University in 1974. She taught for over 30 years in Hutchinson USD308, most...

Oct 26, 2024

Heaven just got a whole lot funnier and a whole lot louder! On Saturday, October 26, 2024, Brian Keith DeGarmo, 61, traded in his drumsticks for angel wings. He leaves behind a world that will always echo with his laughter, rhythm and a few bad punchlines.

Brian was born November 5, 1962 to his proud and endlessly...

Oct 24, 2024

Kelly C. Everhart, 62, of Hutchinson, died October 24, 2024, peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 6, 1962, in Hutchinson, to Dale and Donna "Susan" (Ruble) McConnell.

Kelly graduated from Nickerson High School with the class of 1980. She began her working career at Alco in Hutchinson then onto Kingsley-Wagner...