Obituaries

Dec 12, 2024

Linda Karen North, 76, formerly of Hays, died December 12, 2024, surrounded by her family at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born January 10, 1948, to Dr. Ward Leon and Edna Mabel (Beard) Sims.

Linda graduated from University High School, Lincoln, NE, in 1966 and attended Barton County Community College. She held a variety of jobs throughout...

Dec 11, 2024

Arthur Floyd "Art" Henry, Jr., 94, died December 11, 2024, at Legend of Hutchinson. He was born May 27, 1930, in Sterling, to Arthur Floyd and Helen (Northey) Henry.

Known as "Chick" to his family and close friends, Art graduated from Sterling High School.  He received his bachelor's degree from Sterling College and master's degree from Emporia...

Dec 11, 2024

William R. 'Bill' Bower, 90, of Hutchinson, died peacefully on December 11, 2024, at his home. He was born November 12, 1934, in Toledo, Oregon, the son of Harold and Hazel (Powell) Bower.

Bill joined the United States Navy immediately following high school. On September 4, 1954, he married his sweetheart, Wilma Avery, in Hutchinson, KS, while...

Dec 11, 2024

Arthur P. "Art" Strube, 79, formerly of Claflin died December 11, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society – Hutchinson Village. He was born December 14, 1944, in Great Bend, to Benjamin T. and Thelma E. (Jacobs) Strube.

Art graduated from Claflin High School in 1962. After high school he served in the Army for three years, and was...

Dec 11, 2024

Linda Louise (Holt) McCullum, 82, of Hutchinson, went home to her Lord and Savior, on December 11, 2024. She was born August 10, 1942, in Pittsburg, KS, to Farrell and Mildred (Ozbun) Holt.

The Holts made Great Bend their home for most of Linda's school years and she graduated from Great Bend High School in 1960. Linda...

Dec 10, 2024

Scott Cameron Kelly, 64, died December 10, 2024, at his residence in Hutchinson. He was born March 2, 1960, in Hutchinson, to Robert Lewis and Dolores Evelyn (Kruse) Kelly.

Scott graduated from Hutchinson High School. He worked for Buhler High School for over 15 years.

His favorite hobbies were watching sports, bowling, keeping score at...

Dec 8, 2024

Mary L. McCarthy, 74, died December 8, 2024, at her home in Hutchinson. She was born November 13, 1950, in Columbus, Indiana, to Thaddeus and Mary (Calvert) Darosett.

Mary worked at The Hutchinson News for many years. She also worked with Graber Elementary School along with the Rural Messenger. Mary was passionate about camping and enjoyed frequenting...

Dec 8, 2024

Jules Allen Chambers, 62, of Hutchinson, died December 8, 2024, at his home. He was born May 13, 1962, in Pittsburg, KS, the son of William H. and Verla Darlene (Crank) Chambers.

Allen graduated from Buhler High School and attended trade schools to prepare him for his career. Allen served in the United States Navy from 1979-1982....

Dec 8, 2024

Adam Michael Dick, 40, died December 8, 2024, surrounded by his family, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  He was born March 12, 1984, in Hutchinson, to Gregory Mark and T. Marie (Werth) Dick.

Adam graduated from Nickerson High School in 2002.  He most recently worked for City Beverage.  Adam was known for his orneriness and quick wit.  He...

Dec 6, 2024

Wanda Lorene Rose, 91, died December 6, 2024, after a short stay, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. She was born February 3, 1933, in Pocahontas, AR, to Oliver and Mattie Lorene (Gaines) Kerfoot, Sr.

Wanda graduated from Pocahontas High School in 1951, and attended business college.  She enjoyed cooking, traveling, gardening, camping, fishing, puzzles, and playing...

Dec 5, 2024

Robert J. "Bob" Hendricks, 92, of Hutchinson, died December 5, 2024, at Hester Care Center, Hutchinson. He was born May 25, 1932, in Lenora, to Oscar L. and Vesta O. (Sorrels) Hendricks.

Bob graduated from Minneapolis High School in 1950. He served in the United States Navy, as a Machinist's Mate, for three years. Bob worked as...

Dec 5, 2024

Jerry Ancil Gates, 79, of South Hutchinson, died December 5, 2024, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born May 9, 1945, in Beloit, KS, the son of Ancil and Fern Eloise (Broadbent) Gates.

Jerry acquired the love of tinkering with cars during his early years, he would rebuild and resell vehicles with his father. He worked at...

Dec 4, 2024

Robert W. Hill, 80, died December 4, 2024, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. He was born December 2, 1944, in Hutchinson, to Harry H. and Margaret L. (Miller) Hill.

Robert graduated from Partridge High School in 1962 and Wichita State University in 1967. He was a lifelong farmer and spent most of his time working in...

Dec 4, 2024

Michael Darryl "Mike" McDonald, 81, of Hutchinson, died December 4, 2024, at Hospice House. He was born August 2, 1943, in Durham, North Carolina, to Michael David and Margaret Helen (Ayscue) McDonald.

Mike graduated from Franklinton (NC) High School in 1961, Butler Community College in 1981, and received his bachelor's degree from University of Albany (NY) in...

Dec 4, 2024

Andrew "Andy" Castor, 70, passed peacefully December 4, 2024 at Hospice House surrounded by family after a long-fought battle with cancer.

He was born February 21st, 1954 in Hutchinson, to Marvin and Isabel (Raya) Castor.

Andy was a graduate of Central High School. He enjoyed going to garage sales and flea markets, watching old T.V....

Dec 3, 2024

Ronald C. 'Ron' Gabel, 90, of Hutchinson, died December 3, 2024, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born April 7, 1934, in Ness City, KS, to Joe and Florence (Zecha) Gabel.

Ron proudly served in the United States Air Force for four years. Afterward, he earned his bachelor's degree and went on to be the manager for...

Dec 2, 2024

Janeth Ann "Annie" Wallerius departed this life at 8:00 a.m. December 2, 2024, at Hilltop Manor in Cunningham. She was born July 29, 1943, in Hutchinson, the youngest daughter and third child of Clark B. and Lois A. (Hopkins) Adcock.

Annie graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1961 and was a member of First Baptist Church, Hutchinson....

Nov 30, 2024

Donald J. "Don" Haesemeyer, 94, died November 30, 2024, at Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson.  He was born January 26, 1930, in rural Sylvan Grove, to Ed and Ella (Kasiska) Haesemeyer.

Don graduated from Sylvan Grove High School and Salt City Business College.  He spent his career working for Dillons and Kwik Shop as an accountant and auditor.  ...

Nov 29, 2024

Ricky W. "Rick" Wallace, 62, formerly of Hutchinson, died November 29, 2024, in Bellmont, TX. He was born May 24, 1962, at Grace Hospital, Hutchinson, to Betty J. (Palmer) Pinkston and Richard W. Wallace.

Despite the adversities he faced, Rick always found a way to appreciate life and be his unique self. He enjoyed fishing at Fall...

Nov 28, 2024

Donald Roy "Charlie" Brown passed away on November 28, 2024, at 1:20 a.m. at the age of 90. He was born on November 20, 1934, in Sloan, Iowa, to Clifford Clinton Brown and Della Cora Cooper. Donald married Elizabeth Joan Brown on April 17, 1954, at the young age of 20 and began a 17 plus-year career in the...