Obituaries

Nov 9, 2024

JL Kasparek, 98, of Hutchinson, died November 9, 2024, at Hester Care Center. He was born May 11, 1926, in McPherson, to Edward H. and Leona E. (Friesen) Kasparek.

JL graduated from Inman Rural High School in 1943. He served in the United States Army from 1944-1946 and was stationed in Central Europe during World War II....

Nov 8, 2024

John Harl Kraus, 80, of Hanover, PA, passed away November 8, 2024, at his home.

John was born December 21, 1943, in Wichita, Kansas the son of Walter R. Kraus and Wanda Myrtle Kraus (Casebolt). He was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Arnold Kraus, who died in 2019. John is survived by a daughter, Elizabeth...

Nov 8, 2024

Ellen M. Penner, 90, of Hutchinson, passed away November 8, 2024, at Pleasant View Home, Inman. She was born April 10, 1934, in Hutchinson, the daughter of Rolley Lee and Mable Justine (Houghton) Dale.

Ellen graduated from Buhler High School and Hutchinson Community College with a medical transcription degree.

She was the first female police...

Nov 8, 2024

Sharon Sue Pauls, 83, died November 8, 2024, at Paramount Community Living and Rehab in Newton. She was born July 4, 1941, to Ralph Emerson and Lenore Catherine (Parrish) Brandt.

Sharon graduated from Hutchinson High School. She worked at Dillons in the meat department and at Good Samaritan until her retirement in 2008.

On August...

Nov 8, 2024

Judy Lynn Edwards, 70, of Hutchinson, passed away November 8, 2024, at Hospice House. She was born July 26, 1954, in Anthony, KS, to Robert and Jeanetta Rush Denton.

Judy graduated from Chaparral High School in Anthony.  She took courses at Hutchinson Community College. She worked at Eaton/Cessna Hydraulics in Hutchinson for 30 years.

Judy...

Nov 8, 2024

Jacob M. Collum, 49, died November 8, 2024, at his home, in Hutchinson. He was born August 15, 1975, in Liberal, to Jesse A. and Robin G. (Rundell) Collum Jr.

Jacob graduated from Ulysses High School in 1995 and Northwest Kansas Area Vocational-Technical School, Goodland, in 1997. He worked in residential construction and remodeling. Jacob enjoyed kayaking,...

Nov 8, 2024

Don R. Young, 88, died November 8, 2024, at his home in Hutchinson. He was born November 28, 1935, in Emporia, to Dale S. and Leona C. (Hamilton) Young.

Don graduated from Westphalia Rural High School in 1953 and from Emporia State University in 1960. Don worked as an insurance agent and underwriter for Metro Life Insurance...

Nov 6, 2024

Cleyon Yowell was 93 years of age when he died on November 6, 2024.  He was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Della and Virgil Yowell.

Cleyon graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1949 and from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with an electrical engineering degree in 1953.  Cleyon married Laura Valdois of Haven at Trinity United Methodist Church...

Nov 6, 2024

Scott William Rooks, 52, died at his home on November 6, 2024, in Hutchinson, surrounded by family.  He was born August 20, 1972, in Kansas City, MO, to James Gary Rooks and Linda Lee (Davis) Hansen.

Scott graduated from Lees Summit High School in 1990 and Central Missouri State University in 1996 with a Bachelor's Degree in...

Nov 5, 2024

David L. "Dave" Schneider, 91, died November 5, 2024, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born September 21, 1933, in Okmulgee, OK, to John F. and Alice M. (McNabb) Schneider. Dave graduated from Brewster High School in Brewster, KS in 1952.  He served in the United States Navy for four years as an engineer. On April 22, 1960,...

Nov 4, 2024

Mary Ellen (Yoder) Bontrager, 91, died November 4, 2024, in her home, in Arlington KS. She was born July 29, 1933, in Hutchinson, KS, to Menno Jr and Elizabeth (Nisly) Yoder. Mary Ellen married Eldon E. Bontrager on May 5, 1955.

Mary Ellen was a homemaker and found fulfillment in caring for her family. Her careful attention...

Nov 4, 2024

Virginia "Ginny" Lee Brady, 84, died November 4, 2024, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born June 15, 1940, in Denver, CO, to Michael Farrell and Rita Anne (Johnson) Heffernan.

Virginia graduated from Marquette Catholic School, Tulsa in 1958, she then attended the University of Oklahoma in Norman. Virginia worked as a travel agent for First...

Nov 3, 2024

Rosalie "Rose" Forkell, 71, passed away on November 3, 2024, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born on September 5, 1953, in La Jara, CO, to Eutimio and Rosella Mercedes (Marquez) Vigil.

Rose was a devoted and loving presence in the lives of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and she took great joy in attending their activities....

Nov 2, 2024

Janet Joan Roynon, 85, died November 2, 2024, at Pleasant View Home in Inman. She was born December 3, 1938, in Hutchinson, to Vernon Richard and Sadie Melvena (Glover) Phipps.

Janet graduated from Hutchinson High School. She worked as a silk screen printer at Lowen Corporation, Hutchinson.

She enjoyed quilting and gambling. Most of all,...

Nov 1, 2024

Mark A. Zumalt, 63, of South Hutchinson, died November 1, 2024, at his residence after a five-year battle with colon cancer. He was born October 27, 1961, in Hutchinson, the son of Kyle and Karen (Howard) Zumalt.

An avid reader, film buff and audiophile, Mark graduated from the University of Kansas with a bachelor's degree in Film...

Oct 31, 2024

Leroy John Stockemer, 89, of Garden Plain, died October 31, 2024, at his residence. He was born July 31, 1935, near Colwich, to Aloysius J. and Bernetta F. (Orth) Stockemer.

Leroy graduated from Andale High School. Electronics were his passion and Leroy could repair anything electronic. He owned Leroy's Electronics for a few years before going to...

Oct 31, 2024

James Isaac Marshall Jr., 59, passed from this life into the arms of his Savior on October 31, 2024. He was born on January 20, 1965, in Hutchinson, KS to James Isacc Marshall Sr. and Elsie Mae (Tauber) Marshall.

On April 18, 1987, he married Brenda Doughty in Hutchinson. Together they had two children, Curtis and Nishelle....

Oct 30, 2024

Patsy Lee Mewhinney Tarr, also known as "Dear", Mom, Aunt Pat, Patty, and, for over 51 years, OMA, died in her home, wearing pink, with family near on October 30, 2024. She was born April 14, 1931, in Iola, Kansas, to Samual Monroe and Mildred Leota (Wheeler) Mewhinney.

As a child during the depression era, Patsy learned...

Oct 29, 2024

Angelia Rene Delgado, 55, of Hutchinson, died October 29, 2024, at Disability Supports of the Great Plains. She was born August 23, 1969, in Hutchinson, the daughter of Manuel and Rose (Rocha) Delgado.

Angelia loved to be active with roller skating and dancing. She stood strong in her faith and her love for Jesus was immeasurable. Angelia...

Oct 29, 2024

Milton Blocker, 98, of Haven, died October 29, 2024, at Hospice House in Hutchinson. He was born December 12, 1925, in Haven, to Emil and Lillian (Dierks) Blocker.

Milton graduated from Haven High School in 1942. He joined the United States Army in 1946 and served in World War 2. Milton dedicated his life to farming.