Obituaries

Oct 29, 2024

Ronald Rouner Westfall passed away on October 29, 2024, at the age of 93 in Hutchinson, Kansas. Ron was born on August 3, 1931, in Luray, Kansas, to the late Byron and Avis (Rouner) Westfall.

Ron married his high school sweetheart, Erma Hackerott, on September 25,1951 and enjoyed 71 years of marriage before her death on June...

Oct 29, 2024

Skylar Jo Southards, 41, died October 29, 2024, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  He was born September 6, 1983, in Hutchinson, to Frederick Joseph and Crystal Ann (McGillivray) Southards.

Skylar attended Buhler High School, graduated from Hutchinson Community College, and attended technical school to become an electrician.  He was currently working for Hedlund Electric, in McPherson.  Skylar...

Oct 28, 2024

Mandy Lynn Buckwalter, 43, of Wichita, died October 28, 2024, as the result of a car accident.  She was born September 5, 1981, in Hutchinson, to David Wayne and Gale Lynn (Smith) Buckwalter.

Mandy graduated from Buhler High School in 2000, attended Hutchinson Community College, and graduated from Kansas University with a major in anthropology and minor...

Oct 26, 2024

Carolyn Elizabeth Piken, 73, of Hutchinson, died October 26, 2024, at Hospice House. She was born May 5, 1951, in Hutchinson, to Frank E. and Betty A. (Shuler) Winter.

Carolyn graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1969 and magna cum laude from Wichita State University in 1974. She taught for over 30 years in Hutchinson USD308, most...

Oct 26, 2024

Heaven just got a whole lot funnier and a whole lot louder! On Saturday, October 26, 2024, Brian Keith DeGarmo, 61, traded in his drumsticks for angel wings. He leaves behind a world that will always echo with his laughter, rhythm and a few bad punchlines.

Brian was born November 5, 1962 to his proud and endlessly...

Oct 24, 2024

Kelly C. Everhart, 62, of Hutchinson, died October 24, 2024, peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 6, 1962, in Hutchinson, to Dale and Donna "Susan" (Ruble) McConnell.

Kelly graduated from Nickerson High School with the class of 1980. She began her working career at Alco in Hutchinson then onto Kingsley-Wagner...

Oct 24, 2024

Johnny Leroy Davis, 74, of Hutchinson, died October 24, 2024, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. He was born May 22, 1950, in Hutchinson, to Granville C. "Red" and DeEtta E. (Gilliland) Davis.

Johnny graduated from Hutchinson High School. He served in the United States Navy from 1969-1971. Johnny worked as a corrections officer at KSIR/HCF for...

Oct 23, 2024

Ricky L. Vanderpool, 73, of Hutchinson, passed away October 23, 2024, surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren, and many other family and friends. He was born March 23, 1951, in Cassville, MO, one of five children born to Earl and Pearl (Priest) Vanderpool.

Rick grew up in Ulysses. He graduated from Nickerson High School in 1970 and...

Oct 23, 2024

Wanda R. Meier, 86, died October 23, 2024, at Legend of Hutchinson. She was born August 9, 1938, in Hutchinson, to Floyd C. and Ruth Babe (Stoughton) Bogner, Sr.

Wanda graduated from Burrton High School in 1953. She was an accountant and owner of Meier Tax Service from 1964 to 2020. Wanda enjoyed nature, working in the...

Oct 22, 2024

Kenneth Kenny LeRoy Schmidt, 73, of Hutchinson, Kansas, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2024. He went to his heavenly home surrounded by his wife and four daughters who loved, admired, and respected him deeply.

Known as "Sodbuster" to those who knew him the longest, Kenny was born on January 6, 1951, to Vernon and Lydia (Scheel)...

Oct 20, 2024

Janet Elaine Hobbick, 71, died October 20, 2024, at Crown Care Rehab and Health Care Center, Harrisonville, MO.  She was born November 4, 1952, in Hutchinson, to Keith Fredrick and Barbara Lou (Skellenger) Hobbick.

Janet graduated from the Kansas School for the Deaf, in 1972.  She enjoyed working on crafts.

Janet is survived by:  sisters,...

Oct 19, 2024

Larry D. Halbert, 75, of Hutchinson, died October 19, 2024, at Heartland Haven in Inman. He was born in Little River, the son of Darrell Halbert and Lillian Coffey.

Larry graduated from Little River High School with the class of 1967. He liked working with his hands and refurbished many vehicles. Not only did he renovate cars,...

Oct 17, 2024

Curtis Joe Hendrickson, 59, of South Hutchinson, died October 17, 2024, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. He was born May 23, 1965, in Hutchinson, to Donnie J. and Phyllis L. (Kunzie) Hendrickson.

Curtis graduated from Hutchinson High School. He served in the United States Navy from 1986-1988. Curtis worked as a welder for a time and...

Oct 16, 2024

Dennis Michael Burns, 64, passed away unexpectedly October 16, 2024, at his home. He was born November 15, 1959, in Hutchinson, to Ralph and Renee (Smith) Burns.

Dennis graduated from Hutchinson High School, in 1978.  He was a dedicated employee at Dillons Warehouse for over 30 years, and looking forward to retirement.

On September 3,...

Oct 12, 2024

Betty Louise Lough, 88, of Hutchinson, died October 12, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society, Hutchinson. She was born March 25, 1936, in Manhattan, KS, the daughter of Warren and Bernadine (Lemarr) Hill. On April 6, 1953, Betty married Ralph Lough in Columbus, KS. They shared 58 years of marriage before his death on May 16, 2011.

Betty...

Oct 12, 2024

Fred's main goal in life was to be a follower of Jesus Christ.  "God has given no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved" (Acts4:12).  Fred was content having the joy of knowing that Jesus is his LORD and Savior. He was a member of Grace Bible Church, Hutchinson.

Fred O....

Oct 12, 2024

Rayma L. Seeger, 63, of Gladstone, MO, died October 12, 2024, at North Kansas City Hospital. She was born April 24, 1961 in Hutchinson, KS, the daughter of Raymond and Rosetta (Goff) Seeger.

Rayma graduated from Hutchinson High School with the class of 1979. She was a lifelong resident of Hutchinson and only recently moved to Gladstone...

Oct 12, 2024

Barbara Ann Morris, 85, of Hutchinson, died October 12, 2024, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita. She was born January 12, 1939, in Hutchinson, to Viron and Charlotte (Rampenthal) Rucker.

Barbara graduated from Hutchinson High School with the class of 1957. Then, she attended Sterling College and graduated summa cum laude in 1974. Barbara went...

Oct 12, 2024

William Franklin "Bill" Preston, 94, of South Hutchinson, passed away peacefully October 12, 2024, at Hospice House in Hutchinson. He was born November 11, 1929, in Hutchinson, to Orville and Alice (Barnes) Preston.

Bill attended Hutchinson and Dodge City schools and Salt City Business College. He served in the United States Marines from 1951-1953. Bill was a...

Oct 11, 2024

Timothy Ray "Tim" Ayres, 72, died peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Friday, October 11, 2024, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born January 15, 1952, in Kingman, to Raymond N. and Cecilia Dorothy (Gillen) Ayres.

Although Tim attended Hutchinson Community College and two technical schools, he ultimately followed his passion for agriculture and became a...