Obituaries

Aug 29, 2024

Jerome Sheldon "Jerry" Spitzer, M.D., 91, of Hutchinson, died August 29, 2024, at Hospice House. He was born March 13, 1933, in Chicago, IL, to George and Malvina (Weiss) Spitzer.

Jerry graduated from Benson High School in Omaha, NE, and the University of Nebraska College of Medicine in 1959. He served as a captain in the United...

Aug 29, 2024

Johnnie Steven (Steve) Gregg passed away peacefully at Hospice House in Hutchinson, KS on August 29, 2024.

Steve is survived by his wife, Gail; daughters Gina Picart of Tulsa, OK, Robin Roberson (Brian) of Germantown, MD, and Rhonda Horton (Craig) of Blue Springs, MS; brothers, Curtis Gregg (Judy) and Terry Gregg (Sandy). Steve was also influential in...

Aug 28, 2024

Kris D. Baymiller was born to D. Kurt and Carol J. Baymiller on November 9, 1958, and died August 28, 2024. He is preceded in death by his father, Kurt, and his twin brother, Kyle. He is survived by his mother, Carol Schecher, Rapid City, SD; wife, Deborah of the home; brothers, Doug, Hudson, SD, Jon (Peggy), Lenior City,...

Aug 26, 2024

Gary L. McClellan, 86, died August 26, 2024, at Kingman Community Hospital.  He was born November 23, 1937, in Wellington, to Orman "Mac" and Dorothy (Argo) McClellan.

A longtime resident of Hutchinson, Gary worked more than 20 years for Farmland Indiana Steel Products Plant and 13 years as a groundskeeper at Hutchinson Community College. He was in...

Aug 25, 2024

Viola "Vi" Clara Kohlmeier, 95, died August 25, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society- Hutchinson Village.  She was born June 8, 1929, to Arthur and Clara (Damman) Dittmer in rural Palmer, KS.

She graduated from 8th grade, but did go on to earn her GED.  Vi was a school cook for many years at Linn and Kinsley schools...

Aug 24, 2024

April L. Searfoss, 70, of Hutchinson, died August 24, 2024, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born April 5, 1954, in Orange, California, to Richard and Vivian (Etheridge) Searfoss.

April graduated in 1972 from Bolsa Grande High School, then spent four years in the United States Air Force. She worked as a legal secretary for the Reno...

Aug 20, 2024

Philip W. Young, 84, of Hutchinson, died August 20, 2024, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born January 5, 1940, in Hutchinson, to Estel and Melba (Warren) Young.

Philip graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1958, and graduated in 1962 from the University of Kansas with a bachelor's degree in business. He spent many years working...

Aug 20, 2024

Jeanette Hallman, 92, died August 20, 2024, at Legend Senior Living, Hutchinson.  She was one of nine children born to Clarence and Selma (Cook) Pohlman on August 19, 1932, in Ellinwood.

Jeanette grew up on a dairy farm in Barton County, graduating from Ellinwood High School in 1950, and later, Adela Hale Business College, Hutchinson.  She worked...

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...