Obituaries

Jun 17, 2024

Robert Alan "Bob" Graves, 84, of Hutchinson, and of many names and even more accomplishments, passed away on June 17, 2024. He was born February 11, 1940, in Salina, the heart of Kansas, to Harold "Bill" and Dorothy (Snider) Graves.

Bob's journey was marked by resilience, drive, success, wit, and a passion for community. He graduated from...

Jun 17, 2024

Kevin Alejandro Rodriguez, 24, died June 17, 2024.  He was born November 1, 1999, in Newton, to Kevin and Jamie Jean (Grow) Rodriguez.

Kevin graduated Hutchinson High School in 2017.  He was the proud owner of KROD Tree & Landscaping.  Kevin enjoyed music of all genres, with country music as his favorite.  In addition, he enjoyed reading...

Jun 16, 2024

Jaxston Waylon Creed-Turner gained his heavenly wings, surrounded by his family, shortly after he was born June 16, 2024, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita.  He was born to Quincy Louis Turner and Daleia Marie Creed.

Jaxston is survived by:  mother, Daleia Creed of Hutchinson; father, Quincy Turner of Arlington; maternal grandparents, Brenda and Kelly Creed of Hutchinson;...

Jun 15, 2024

Kelvin James O'Brien, 70, of Myrtle Beach, SC, died June 15, 2024.  He was born November 29, 1953, to James O'Brien and Thelma (Cade) O'Brien.

Kelvin is survived by his son, Conroy O'Brien, and niece, Neely Goen.  He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Conroy O'Brien, a Kansas Highway Patrolman killed in the...

Jun 15, 2024

Stephen J. "Steve" Kendall, 71, died June 15, 2024. He was born April 17, 1953, at the Pratt County Hospital, to Joseph O. and June L. (Glenn) Kendall.

Steve grew up on a farm south of Haviland. He graduated from Haviland High School in 1971. Steve married Sheri Cutright on June 16, 1973. They had two sons....

Jun 14, 2024

Viola Huls, 93, of Hutchinson, died June 14, 2024, at Wesley Towers. She was born on September 30, 1930, in Gage County, NE, to Carl and Ell Nina (Weber) Haecker.

Viola attended school in rural Gage County and later graduated from Adela Hale Business College. She was employed at Osco Drug for over 23 years. Viola was...

Jun 14, 2024

Willis L Miller, 101, entered his heavenly home on June 14, 2024. He was born September 15, 1922, in rural Hutchinson to Levi D. and Clara (Nisly) Miller.

Willis placed his faith in Jesus Christ in his youth, was baptized, and lived conscientiously for God all his days. He was a faithful charter member of Cedar Crest...

Jun 11, 2024

Edith "Edie" Ellen Kuhns, 73, died June 11, 2024, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born December 16, 1950, in Hutchinson, to Charles William and Evelyn Rosie (Wolf) Dyche.

Edie attended Hutchinson High School and worked as a Certified Nurse Aide for 30 years. She worked for Good Samaritan for ten years.

Edie enjoyed...

Jun 11, 2024

Joyce L. Van Buren, 76, of South Hutchinson, KS, died June 11, 2024, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, KS. She was born November 25, 1947, in Severy, KS, to Johnny and Mary Ellen (Kastl) Hufford.

She moved to Hutchinson in the 1950's and attended Sherman Jr. High and Hutchinson High School. On December 30, 1963, she was...

Jun 10, 2024

Eunice Elaine Arndt, 87, died June 10, 2024, at her home.  She was born October 24, 1936, in Onawa, IA, to Edward Arndt and Francis (Blakley) Arndt.

Eunice was a 1954 graduate of Owana High School, Owana, IA.  She attended the University of South Dakota where she met her future husband, Lloyd Will Ballhagen.  Together they raised...

Jun 10, 2024

Karolyn K. Ely, 81, of Haven, died June 10, 2024, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. She was born June 1, 1943, in Dodge City, to Zerah and Hazel (Krengel) Linder.

Karolyn graduated from Fairfield High School in 1961, and attended Hutchinson Community Junior College, and graduated Cum Laude from Kansas State University with a Master's degree in...

Jun 9, 2024

Gary L. Stecklein, 79, of Hutchinson, died June 9, 2024, at Pleasant View Home, Inman. He was born June 21, 1944, in Hays, to Frank and Josephine (Legleiter) Stecklein.

Gary graduated from St. Teresa Catholic High School, in 1963. He served the country by joining the United States Navy and aided in the Vietnam War. Gary spent...

Jun 9, 2024

Lon Alexander Barkley, 77, of Cushing, OK, died June 9, 2024, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  He was born October 9, 1946, in Russell County, KS, to James and Durline Myrtle (Spence) Barkley, Sr.

Lon graduated from Haven High School.  He served in the Kansas National Guard, the United States Navy, and attended OCS (Officer Candidate School).  Lon...

Jun 9, 2024

Jane Thayer McKee of Lake Oswego, OR, passed away at home peacefully June 9, 2024. She was with her husband Roger McKee, daughter Marcella Wentz, and son-in-law Nick Wentz.

She was born in Great Bend, Kansas to Edwin and Cora Lou Child Thayer. The Thayer family moved to Hutchinson, in 1954, where Jane attended public schools. Jane...

Jun 7, 2024

Robert William "Bob" Demoret, 81, died June 7, 2024, at Hospice of Wichita Falls, TX.  He was born November 6, 1942, in Hutchinson, to William Robert and Lola Fern (Uncapher) Demoret.

Bob graduated from Hutchinson High School and attended Hutchinson Junior Community College.  He proudly served in the Kansas Army National Guard 35th Divarty, Headquarters Batty, for...

Jun 7, 2024

Mary Jane Janzen, 83, died June 7, 2024, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born January 3, 1941, in Lucas, KS, to Paul and Wilma Dean (Girton) Brozek.

Mary graduated from Lucas High School and attended Salt City Business College for two years. She worked for Consolidated Manufacturing and Western Foods in Hutchinson.

Along...

Jun 6, 2024

Constance 'Connie' Joan Lathrop, 85, died June 6, 2024, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson, KS.  She was born October 8, 1938, in San Jose, CA, to Charles Stallings and Lucille (Waggoner) Stallings.

Connie was a graduate of Ellinwood High School, Ellinwood, KS, and attended Barton County Community College, Great Bend, KS.  Connie was involved in her...

Jun 6, 2024

Kelly Eugene McGlynn, 64, died June 6, 2024, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, KS.  He was born August 19, 1959, in Hutchinson, KS, to Lawrence Eugene McGlynn and Phyllis Jolane (Harper) McGlynn.

Kelly was a 1977 graduate of Hutchinson High School, Hutchinson, KS.  After graduation, he went to work at Doskocil Companies Inc., South Hutchinson, KS, and was...

Jun 5, 2024

Mark Allen Kane, 53, died June 5, 2024, at his residence.  He was born July 26, 1970, in Louisville, KY, to Glenn Kane and Marion Yerington Kane.

Mark attended Central High School, Burden, KS, and Western High School, Louisville, KY.  He was a restaurant manager, working in Utah, Kansas, Iowa, Texas, and Oklahoma throughout his career.  Mark...

Jun 5, 2024

With profound sorrow and yet immense gratitude for the time shared, we announce the passing of Gibbs Denning Schmalzried.  Gibby was born in north Kansas City on July 31, 2017, leaving this world on June 5, 2024. Gibbs, affectionately known by many nicknames including Gibby, Gibby Dean, Deaner, and Little Mike, was a beacon of light in the lives...