Obituaries

Oct 5, 2024

Billy Joe Haen, 96, of Hutchinson, died October 5, 2024, at Hospice House of Reno County. He was born July 27, 1928, in Tonkawa OK, the son of William and Ethel (Pinkerton) Haen.

Bill graduated from Tonkawa High School with the class of 1946. He started his welding career in 1943 with the Whetmore company where he...

Oct 4, 2024

Harold L. "Duff" Deardoff, 90, of Hutchinson, peacefully passed away Friday, October 4, 2024, surrounded by his family.  He was born November 13, 1933, in Omaha, NE, to Loyal Kenneth and Ester Katherine (Jensen) Deardoff.

In 1951, Harold graduated from high school in Omaha, NE, and attended Hastings College, Hastings, NE.  On May 17, 1953, he married...

Oct 4, 2024

The Reverend John E. Schroeppel, 86, of Hutchinson, died October 4, 2024, at his home. He was born April 17, 1938, in New Ulm, MN, to John Earl and Alice (Swenson) Schroeppel Sr.

Jack, as he was known to many, graduated from Winthrop High School in 1956, where he excelled in athletics. John attended the University of...

Oct 3, 2024

Annie May Metzler, 85, died October 3, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society, Hutchinson Village. She was born August 6, 1939, in Hutchinson, to William and Marjorie (Goodwin) Wallace.

After graduating high school, Annie enjoyed her work as a caregiver to an elderly couple for many years. She was a green-thumb and had a passion for gardening. She...

Oct 3, 2024

Nita Ann McFarland, 73, of Kingman, died October 3, 2024, at Ascension Via Christi Village in Wichita. She was born March 13, 1951, in Syracuse, the daughter of Earl W. and Nina E. (Dimmitt) Seyb.

Nita graduated from Pretty Prairie High School in 1969 and later received her nursing degree from Hutchinson Community College. She started her...

Oct 2, 2024

John M. Rust, 74, died October 2, 2024, at his home. He was born May 23, 1950, in Fayetteville, AR, to Claude W. and Naomi J. (Peterson) Rust.

John served in the United States Navy for eight years. He worked for Williams Natural Gas Company for over 25 years. John enjoyed reading books by Louis L' Amour,...

Sep 30, 2024

Hector Beltran Beltran, 69, died September 30, 2024, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born November 22, 1954, in Pachera, Chihuahua, Mexico, to Antonio and Maria Del Refugio (Villalobos) Beltran.

Hector was dedicated to his farming and enjoyed raising his cattle and horses. He was a member of the Agricultural Association in Chihuahua, Mexico. He also enjoyed...

Sep 28, 2024

Stan Richardson, 72, died peacefully in his sleep after an extended illness. He was born in Kingman, Kansas, to Irl Newton and Doris Warner Richardson. Stan graduated from Winfield High School in 1970.

Beginning at the age of twelve, Stan learned all aspects of construction by working alongside his father and uncle. As a young adult, he...

Sep 28, 2024

Carla Faye Goertzen, 49, died Saturday, September 28, 2024.  She was born September 24, 1975, in Newton, to Gregory and Viola (Fast) Schultz.

Carla graduated from Buhler High School in 1993, received her bachelor degree from Bethel College, North Newton, and her master degree from McPherson College.  Her teaching career began at Lincoln Elementary School in Hutchinson,...

Sep 27, 2024

Ronald "Ron" Edgar Touzel, 77, of Hutchinson, passed away September 27, 2024, at the Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born March 3, 1947, to Henry Marshall and Marian Louise Kreuger Touzel in Detroit, Michigan.

Ron graduated from Campus High School. He worked as a General Foreman for many seismic oil crews, but was a jack of...

Sep 27, 2024

Marianne K. 'Mary' Marne, 61, of Haven, died September 27, 2024, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born August 3, 1963, in Fargo, ND, and was adopted by James and Mildred 'Millie' (Svagera) Marne.

Mary acquired her associate degree from Metropolitan Community College in Omaha, NE, where she graduated cum laude in electronic technology. She felt...

Sep 26, 2024

Ann Marie Mosier, 94, passed away on September 26, 2024, at 8:54 a.m. in Hutchinson, Kansas. Ann Marie Mosier was born on August 19, 1930, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the daughter of Robert Edwin Adam and Ruth (De Young) Adam.

She graduated from Sterling High School in 1948. On September 1, 1949, she married the love of...

Sep 25, 2024

Kylee Nichole Leonard, infant daughter of Eric T. and Katlynn A. (Queen) Leonard, of Hutchinson, died September 25, 2024, at Children's Mercy Adele Hall Campus in Kansas City.

She was born September 17, 2024, at Children's Mercy.

Kylee is survived by: her parents; grandparents, Earl and Debra Leonard of Hutchinson; great-aunt, Chanel and Shaun Belt...

Sep 23, 2024

Kurtis Richard Koenigsman, 56, of Hutchinson, died September 23, 2024, at his home. He was born September 18, 1968, in Osborne, to Richard E. and Darla K. (Streit) Koenigsman.

Kurt graduated from Tipton Catholic High School in 1987 and from Hutchinson Community College following. Kurt proudly served the City of Hutchinson for 31 years, where he retired...

Sep 22, 2024

Michael L. "Mike" Barnes, 74, passed away September 22, 2024, at Hospice House in Hutchinson, KS. He was born January 3, 1950, in Hutchinson to Albert E. and Mary Metts Barnes.

While having completed most of his education in Garden City, KS, Mike graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1968.  He attended Hutchinson Community Junior College and...

Sep 21, 2024

Betina Mae "Tina" Ford, 61, died September 21, 2024, at her home in Valley Center, with her husband and daughter by her side. She was born November 22, 1962, in Hutchinson, to Ronald Eugene "Ron" Southards and Gracie Mae Walters.

Tina graduated from Pratt High School in 1980, and Sidney's Hairdressing College.  She most recently worked over...

Sep 21, 2024

Neva Crotts, 97, passed away September 21, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society, Hutchinson Village, KS. She was born January 1, 1927, to Russell and Gertie Showalter.

She graduated from Castleton High School. She married Herbert Crotts in 1947. He passed away in 2004 They were married 57 years.

She was a resident of South Hutchinson...

Sep 21, 2024

Allison C. 'Alli' Carson, 35, of McPherson, died September 21, 2024, at her home. She was born August 29, 1989, in Fort Riley, to Larry and Janie (Meyer) Carson.

Alli was devoted to her children, whom she loved greatly. She enjoyed music and expressed herself through beautiful tattoos. Alli cared for all animals, cats were her favorite....

Sep 21, 2024

Charlene Marie Gates Durbin, 92, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 21, 2024, in Wichita, KS. She was born in Hominy, OK, on September 14, 1932, to Carl Riley and Alma Juanita (McAngus) Gates. Her father's job in the petroleum business necessitated many moves to various oil leases, but the family finally landed in Pratt, KS. The...

Sep 20, 2024

Margaret S. Kennedy, 86, formerly of Hutchinson, died September 20, 2024, at her daughter's home in Lawson, MO.  She was born April 4, 1938, in Memphis, TN, to Charles Ford and Grace Maxine (Henry) Spencer.

Margaret graduated from Messick High School, Memphis, TN, in 1956.  She attended Memphis State University, before graduating from Baylor University in 1962...