Obituaries

Aug 18, 2024

Although she didn't get to try all the recipes she cut out, finish all her quilting projects or use all craft supplies she had saved, the Lord decided it was time for her to join her family members who were waiting for her. Marjorie Lucern Garten Blakeslee passed away on August 18, 2024 in Hutchinson, Kansas. She was the...

Aug 17, 2024

John Wayne Davenport, 81, of Hutchinson, died August 17, 2024, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born January 24, 1943, in Alexandria, LA, to Oren W. and Nina M. (Price) Davenport, while Oren was serving in WWII.

John graduated from Nickerson High School in 1961 and received a degree in engineering from Wichita State University. He...

Aug 17, 2024

Maxine Sue Newquist, 79, died August 17, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family.  She was born May 11, 1945, in Kansas City, MO, to Bennie and Maudie Catherine (Cavin) Cashman.

Maxine graduated from Frontenac High School in 1963, and attended school to be an airline stewardess.  She was an Avon saleswoman for many years.  Maxine...

Aug 16, 2024

Nina Rose Garber, 87, of Hutchinson, died August 16, 2024, at the Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  She was born June 17, 1937, in Hutchinson to Samuel L.  and Edna Nina (Stewart) Stoughton.

Nina graduated from Buhler High School in 1955.  She married William "Bill" Garber in October 22, 1955.  They were married for 67 years before his...

Aug 15, 2024

Ruth 'Elaine' Griffin, 78, of Hutchinson, died August 15, 2024, at her home. She was born May 31, 1946, in Dodge City to Clarence and Vera (Bachman) Mead.

Elaine proudly attended Adela Hale Business College. She worked at Cessna in Hutchinson, AB Roofing, State Farm Insurance, and spent many years with Eagle Media Radio Station Hutchinson. Elaine...

Aug 14, 2024

Darlene Andsager died on Wednesday, August 14, of complications of dementia. Born in Long Beach, California, on March 26, 1933, she lived in Kansas for more than 75 years, mostly around Hutchinson.

Darlene was a realtor with Century 21 for about 20 years. She also drove a school bus for USD 313 (Buhler) and was a writer...

Aug 14, 2024

MaryLou R. Hageman, 84, of Burrton, died peacefully August 14, 2024, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  She was born May 12, 1940, in Mount Hope, to Martin and Suzanne K. (Gehlen) Libel.

MaryLou graduated from Andale High School, in 1958.  She drove a school bus and was a homemaker.  MaryLou enjoyed collecting and wearing jewelry, especially rings.  In...

Aug 14, 2024

Geraldine Faye "Geri" Gough, 90, of Hutchinson, died August 14, 2024, at Hester Care Center. She was born July 8, 1934, in Abbyville, to Robert L. and Hazel E. (Birket) Breidenstein.

Geri graduated from Arlington High School in 1952 and from Salt City Business College. She was a teller at Hutchinson National Bank for 38 years. Geri...

Aug 12, 2024

Kenneth A. "Bo" Dunn, 90, of Abbyville, died August 12, 2024. He was born February 19, 1934, in Abbyville, to Wayne C. and Mildred M. (Waddle) Dunn.

Ken graduated from Abbyville High School in 1952 and attended Wichita Technical Institute. He served in the United State Army as Corporal from 1954 to 1956. He worked as a...

Aug 11, 2024

Donna Jeanne Moye, 73, died August 11, 2024, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born January 24, 1951, in Abilene, to Chauncy Hampton and Mary Louise (Saunders) White.

Donna graduated from Abilene High School in 1969, Hutchinson Community Junior College in 1973, and Don's Floral Academy in 1992.

She spent her working career as...

Aug 11, 2024

Margaret "Yvonne" White, 89, went to be with her Savior on August 11, 2024, at Legend of Hutchinson. She was born November 17, 1934, in Eva, OK, to George Porter and Jewell (Havens) Twyman.

Yvonne graduated Yarborough High School, OK in 1952. She attended Salt City Business College in 1956. Yvonne was united in marriage to William...

Aug 10, 2024

Barbara Lee Bennett, 90, of Hutchinson, died August 10, 2024, at Hospice House-Hutchinson.  She was born January 12,1934, in Ottawa, Kansas, to Leo and Anna Mae Leecy.

Barbara graduated from Pomona High School in 1952.  She was a member of CrossPoint Church- Hutchinson.  She enjoyed making stuffed rabbits for the grandchildren, crafting ceramics and making all types...

Aug 10, 2024

Norma Lea (Gaulding) Mitchell, 95, of Hutchinson, Kansas, died on August 10, 2024.  She was born in Nottinghill, Missouri, on September 14, 1928, and grew up in Neosho Falls, Kansas.

Norma taught in a one-room schoolhouse at the early age of 16 on an emergency war teaching certificate.  Her father drove her to Pittsburg State Teacher's College...

Aug 9, 2024

Kent Alan Rayl, 73, of Andover, Kansas passed away on August 9, 2024 at his home from complications related to Lewy Body Dementia.

Kent was born November 4, 1950 in Anthony, KS the child of Charlie and Bertha "Bert" (Dinges) Rayl and grew up in Hutchinson, Kansas with his beloved siblings Steve Rayl, Cheryl (Rayl) Bixby, Rod...

Aug 8, 2024

Robert Leon "Bob" Rue, 83, of South Hutchinson, died August 8, 2024, at Hospice House. He was born June 27, 1941, in Burrton, to John R. and Dorothy L. (Anderson) Rue.

Bob was a family man who loved his children and grandchildren dearly. He had a passion for hunting, fishing, and the Green Bay Packers. Bob was...

Aug 7, 2024

Larry A. Bennett, 80, died August 7, 2024, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born on January 8, 1944, in Joplin, MO, to Albert A. and Cora B. (Jones) Bennett.

Larry worked as a machinist for Consolidated Manufacturing in Hutchinson. He enjoyed fishing, camping, eating out, wildlife, and helping any animal that crossed his path. Larry was...

Aug 6, 2024

Elijah D. Johnson, 25, of Wichita, entered his eternal rest on August 6, 2024. He was born March, 13, 1999, in Hutchinson, to Cornelius Johnson and Erica Combs.

Elijah graduated from Hutchinson High School and attended Wichita State University where he enjoyed taking classes in computer science. He worked as a Lyft driver and appreciated showing off...

Aug 5, 2024

David Geiser Swearer, of Kansas City, MO, died August 5, 2024.  David was born December 8, 1960, in Hutchinson, KS, and is the son of William and Marilyn Swearer.

David graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1979, the University of Kansas, and from the University of Denver with his master's degree in Court Administration.  He was a...

Aug 4, 2024

Thomas G. "Tom" Swafford was born on January 31, 1950, in Anthony, Kansas to Herman Vance and Helen LaVerne (Cochran) Swafford.  Tom was the seventh out of eight children.

On March 1, 1969, Tom married Bonnie C. Duncan in Anthony.  On November 14, 1969, Tom enlisted into the United States Marine Corp. He served one tour in...

Aug 4, 2024

Karen Adell Schrott, 84, died August 4, 2024, at Diversicare of Hutchinson.  She was born July 28, 1940, in Pratt, to Floyd and Lena Elizabeth (Cougher) Althaus.

Karen worked in the banking industry for over 30 years, and was responsible for data entry and account maintenance. A Hutchinson resident since 1961, she was of the Methodist faith.  ...