Obituaries

Jun 23, 2024

Angela S. Johnson, 56, of Hutchinson, died June 23, 2024, at Hospice House. She was born August 25, 1967, to Gayland and Shirley (Cox) Williams.

Angela graduated from Enterprise Academy in 1985 and attended Hutchinson Community College.

She was married to and had three sons with Charles Johnson; they later divorced.

Angela is...

Jun 21, 2024

Eula Marie Henderson, 96, died June 21, 2024, at Sandstone Heights, Little River.  She was born February 17, 1928, in Bronson, KS, to Floyd Arthur and Alice May (Bowles) Thomas.

Eula, along with her husband, Orville, founded Eula's Draperies, in 1965.  For over 50 years, Eula worked with hundreds of customers on their window treatments.  She had...

Jun 20, 2024

Diana Lee (Galloway) Fromong, 73, died June 20, 2024, surrounded by her family, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born July 9, 1950, in El Dorado, to LeRoy and Betty Irene (Gude) Galloway.

Diana graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1968, and worked for Southwestern Bell and AT&T.  She enjoyed tending to her yard and crocheting.  Diana...

Jun 20, 2024

Vicki Ruth (Baker) McClure, 80, of Hutchinson, died June 20, 2024, at Hospice House, with her loving husband and daughters by her side. She was born March 13, 1944, in El Dorado, KS, to Marion E. and Lola R. (O'Brien) Baker of Towanda.

Vicki graduated from Towanda High School in 1962 and from Pittsburg State University in...

Jun 19, 2024

Velda Mae Souter, 90, of Hutchinson, passed away June 19, 2024, at her home surrounded by family. She was born Marh 5, 1934, in Stafford County, the daughter of John Henry and Carrie (Weve) Cassady.

A long-time resident of the Hutchinson area, Velda retired from Eaton. She enjoyed being a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church, IAMAW Union,...

Jun 19, 2024

John Francis Bardwell, 87, died June 19, 2024, at his home.  He was born November 21, 1936, in Plew, MO, to Walter Paul Bardwell and Oleta Belle (Bowman) Bardwell.

John served in the United States Army.  He was employed and worked as a mechanic at Sears, Walmart, and Orscheln Farm and Home.  John and his brother enjoyed...

Jun 19, 2024

John "Skipper" Campbell, 77, of Nickerson, died June 19, 2024, at his residence. He was born October 19, 1946, in Washington, D.C., to Ira William and Eunice Kathleen (Pitts) Campbell.

John graduated from El Cajon Valley High School in 1964. He later received his Master of Fine Arts. John owned and operated his own contracting firm. He...

Jun 18, 2024

Alfred 'Charlie' Elmer Buck, died June 18, 2024, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, KS.  He was born January 13, 1941, in Hutchinson, KS, to Albert McKinnley Buck and Oleta Faye (Hamblin) Buck.

Charlie was a 1959 graduate of Partridge High School, Partridge, KS, and attended Hutchinson Community College.  He was the president of Buck Roofing Inc., formerly AB...

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...