Obituaries

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...

Jul 4, 2024

Martha Lou Abernathy passed away on July 4, 2024, in South Hutchinson, KS at Mennonite Friendship Communities, after a long battle with cancer.

Marti was born to Clair and Bonnie Gagnebin on October 12, 1951, in Hutchinson, KS. She grew up in Plevna, KS and was a graduate of Fairfield High School.

Marti married the...

Jul 3, 2024

Naomi Sarah Loewen, 63, died July 3, 2024, at home, surrounded by her family.  She was born January 28, 1961, in Philadelphia, PA, to George Corson and Jane Louise (Good) Durchsprung.

Naomi graduated from Cedar Grove Academy, Philadelphia, PA, in 1979, Central College, McPherson in 1981, and Tabor College, Hillsboro in 1983, with a bachelor's degree in...

Jul 2, 2024

Margo Hernandez, 79, of Hutchinson, went home to be with the Lord on July 2, 2024, at her home. She was born March 7, 1945, in Garden City, to Jesus and Remedios (Hernandez) Guillen.

On April 12, 1969, she married Rodolfo "Rudy" Hernandez in Garden City Kansas. They shared 51 years of marriage before his passing on...

Jul 1, 2024

Shannon S. Crane, 62, of Hutchinson, died July 1, 2024. She was born August 14, 1961, in Gardner, KS to Robert and Carol (Conboy) Crane.

Shannon was native to Hutchinson and graduated from Hutchinson High School. She received honors when graduating from Hutchinson Community College and the University of Kansas with a Bachelor of Arts degree in...

Jul 1, 2024

Janet Rae Ryan, age 88, died July 1, 2024, at Hospice House in Hutchinson, KS. She was born June 30, 1936, in Harper, KS, to Raymond L. and Vivian B. (Patterson) Potts.

Janet graduated from Anthony High School, Anthony, KS, in 1954. After her children were raised, Janet owned and operated Kiddies Korner Preschool and Plum Street...

Jun 29, 2024

Wayne E. Brawner, Jr, 74, of Hutchinson, died June 29, 2024, at his home.  He was born January 3, 1950, to Wayne E and Rhea Dewater Brawner, Sr, in Waterloo, IA.

He graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1968.  After graduation, he served in the US Navy aboard the USS Midway in Vietnam.  Wayne began working for...

Jun 28, 2024

Neal Raymond Schmidtberger, 70, of Hutchinson, died June 28, 2024, at his home, with his family by his side. He was born May 30, 1954, in Hays, to Alvin R. and Martina R. (Dreher) Schmidtberger of Victoria.

Neal graduated from Victoria High School in 1972. He worked for more than 40 years as a grocery manager, starting...

Jun 27, 2024

Rebel Dee Benton, 62, died June 27, 2024, at Legend of Hutchinson. She was born January 7, 1962, in Hutchinson, to Charles William Blackburn and Ellen Louise (Davis) Blackburn.

Rebel graduated from Hutchinson High School, Hutchinson Community Junior College and Tabor College, with a bachelor's degree of science in nursing. She was a seamstress for The Buckle....

Jun 26, 2024

Ronald M. "Ron" Dale, 52, passed away on June 26, 2024, at his home in Haven. He was born on September 28, 1971, in Oshkosh, WI, to Robert M. and Marilyn (King) Dale.

Ronald graduated from Haven High School and then received his Bachelor's Degree from Kansas Wesleyan University. Ronald touched the lives of many as a...

Jun 25, 2024

Harold John Dirksen, 95, died June 25, 2024, at Hospice House. He was born June 15, 1929, in Hutchinson, to Peter John "Pete" and Bertha Luella (Prichard) Dirksen.

Harold received his GED while serving in the United States Army and attended the Salt City Business College. He was a Staff Sargent of the United States Army and...

Jun 24, 2024

Stuart Jay Reynolds, 71, died June 24, 2024, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  He was born August 13, 1952, in Hutchinson, to Harold Newlin and Lois A. (Brickey) Reynolds.

Stuart graduated from Hutchinson High School and attended Hutchinson Community College.  He attended the Climate Control Institute in Wichita and received a certificate for Air Conditioning-Heating-Refrigeration Mechanic.  Stuart...

Jun 23, 2024

Melvin Everett Leroy Tipton, Jr., 79, died June 23, 2024, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  He was born September 1, 1944, in Washington, D.C. to Everett Leroy and Faye (Perryman) Tipton, Sr.

Melvin served in the military, where he made a career of defending our nation and mentoring the soldiers that he led. He also worked for...