Obituaries

Jul 16, 2024

Earl "Wes" Adams, 85, formerly of Nickerson, died July 16, 2024, at Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson.  He was born September 22, 1938, in Hutchinson, to Walter and Ruby (Cornwell) Adams.

Wes owned Adams Construction Company, until 1988, when he changed the name of his business to Wes Adams Construction.  He also owned Nickerson Mini-Storage. Wes was an...

Jul 15, 2024

Charles Everett Dealy, 98, of Sylvia KS, passed away July 15, 2024, with family by his side. Charles was born July 21, 1925, in Hutchinson KS to Eugene J. Dealy and Maud Barr Dealy. Charles graduated from Hutchinson High School class of 1943 and was a member of Operating Engineers Local 101.

As a youth he rode...

Jul 15, 2024

Alan Clay Gilliam, 71, died unexpectedly July 15, 2024, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  He was born August 30, 1952, in Wichita, to James P. and Edna LaVerne (Smith) Gilliam.

Alan graduated from Valley Center High School, in 1971.  He had worked at Haven Steel Products.  Known by his family and friends as a workaholic, Alan enjoyed...

Jul 15, 2024

Nancy Ann Smith Bivin, 65, died July 15, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society in Hutchinson.  She was born April 14, 1959, to Thomas and Betty (Stratton) Lee in Indianapolis, IN.

Nancy enjoyed reading, crocheting, being a Mom and Nana, going to barbecues, dancing, gambling, fishing, horse riding, traveling, being with family and going to lakes.

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Jul 14, 2024

JoAnn (Kasparek) Wilson Roberts, 90, formerly of Alva and Woodward, OK, died July 14, 2024, at Reflection Living, Hutchinson. She was born July 17, 1933, in Alva, OK, to Russell Clarkson and Helen Navora (Snyder) Kasparek.

JoAnn was married to Billy D. Wimmer, Garland Lee Wilson, and Walter Roberts, who all preceded her death.

JoAnn...

Jul 14, 2024

LaDonna Faye Wilcox, 82, of Partridge, died July 14, 2024, at her home. She was born August 14, 1941, in Agra, to Earl and Tressie P. (Ritter) Stevens.

LaDonna graduated from Agra High School in 1958 and later attended Wichita Technical Institute. She worked as a clerk in a financial adviser's office in Salina, H & R...

Jul 13, 2024

Karen Jean Johnson Vanderbilt Fager, 81, of Hutchinson, died July 13, 2024, at Wesley Medical Center.  She was born September 16, 1942, in Hutchinson to Ernest Eugene and Ruth Cook Johnson.

Karen graduated from Haven High School in 1960. She earned her bachelor's degree from Emporia State University.  She worked for 30 years at Waggoners, Inc.- an...

Jul 12, 2024

Donald Leon Graber, 90, of Hutchinson, died July 12, 2024, at Hospice House. He was born January 24, 1934, in Varner, to Ben A. and Esther V. (Magnuson) Graber.

Don graduated from Partridge High School in 1951 and attended Grace Bible Institute in Omaha, NE. He served in the United States Army 1956-1958. Don worked as a...

Jul 12, 2024

Karilynn Bogner, 63, died July 12, 2024, in Wichita. She was born February 27, 1961, in Pomona, CA, to Keith A. French and Phyllis M. (Anderson) Horgan.

Karilynn graduated from Cypress High School, Cypress, CA, in 1979, and Hutchinson Community Junior College with an Associates of Arts. She worked in human resources and accounting for various businesses....

Jul 12, 2024

Betty Ruth McConnell, 83, of Hutchinson, died July 12, 2024, at Hospice House surrounded by her family. She was born May 7, 1941, in Hutchinson, to Chester L. and Easter L. (Kelman) Ravens.

Betty graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1960 and attended Hutchinson Community College and completed her education at Salt City Business College. Betty began...

Jul 11, 2024

Linda J. White, 73, of Hutchinson, died July 11, 2024, at her home. She was born March 16, 1951, in Great Bend, to Herman B. and Dortha M. (Donner) McDowell.

Linda graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1969. She worked at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center for over thirty years before she retired. During her free time, she...

Jul 11, 2024

Paul E. Miller, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and godfather, passed away on July 11, 2024 at his home. He was born on December 17, 1979, in Hutchinson, Kansas, to Danny and Carrolyn (Burdette) Miller.

Paul graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1998 and worked at Lowen Sign for 17 years. He was an avid collector of...

Jul 10, 2024

Patsy Ruth "Pat" Fors, 87, died July 10, 2024, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  She was born March 19, 1937, in Stafford, to Lloyd Walter and Cleo Alice (Wright) Helm.  Pat's mother died when she was just five years old.  Her dad later married Wilma Alice Jones, who helped raise Pat.

Pat graduated from Nickerson High School,...

Jul 8, 2024

'The rumble of the pipes told her he'd arrived. Her leather-clad knight on his steed of chrome. She'd waited for him for what felt like forever.' Gibbo Pierson, 96, rode off into the sunset on July 8, 2024. He was born on July 15, 1927, in the Hutchinson home his grandfather built at 734 Cole Ave. It is the...

Jul 8, 2024

Bernice Lee Davis, died July 8, 2024, at Newton Presbyterian Manor. She was born on December 6, 1930, in Neosho, Missouri, to Harvey and Bertha Morris Van Buren.

She was raised on a dairy farm and graduated from Neosho High School in 1948.  Bernice married John Davis on April 6, 1952. They later divorced.  They had two...

Jul 7, 2024

Dennis W. Teter, 81, of Buhler, died July 7, 2024, at his home. He was born April 12, 1943, in Hutchinson, to Melvin "Mutt" and Norma (Schanbacher) Teter.

Dennis graduated from Buhler High School in 1961 and attended Hutchinson Community College, where he attained his associate degree. For his bachelor's degree in business, Dennis attended the University...

Jul 6, 2024

Lula Naomi Mullins, 85, of Hutchinson, died July 6, 2024, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born April 14, 1939, in Beloit, to Rufus and Opal I. (Ridenour) Brott.

Lula held various jobs over the years and retired from McDonalds, where she worked as a cashier for over 25 years. Lula loved spending time with her...

Jul 6, 2024

Brenda Kay Pipkin, 75, of Cheney, died on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Wesley Medical Center after a battle with cancer. She was born March 5, 1949, in Hardtner, KS, to Charles and Hazel (Warren) Kaminska.

She grew up on a farm east of Medicine Lodge and graduated from Medicine Lodge High School in 1967. She accepted...

Jul 5, 2024

Otto "Butch" Henning, 81, died July 5th 2024 at The Cottages in Shawnee, KS.   Butch was born February 23, 1943 in Kingman, KS.  Son to Otto Henning and Viola (Kathman) Henning.  Butch was the second oldest of 6 siblings.

He graduated from Kingman High and Wichita State University.  Butch taught at Kapaun High School following his graduation...

Jul 5, 2024

Charlene Wesley, 90, died July 5, 2024, with her husband of 71 years and their three children by her side.  She was born November 8, 1933, in Kansas City, KS, to Charles and Hazel (Bialucha) Foerschler.

Charlene graduated from Wyandotte High School, Kansas City, KS, where she was the head cheerleader, editor of the school newspaper, and...