Obituaries

Oct 10, 2024

Margaret E. Peggy Livingston, 76, passed away October 10, 2024, at home.  She was born November 20, 1947, to George and Margaret Homan Reddy in Las Vegas, NM.

Peggy graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1965. She met her future husband Mike while attending Emporia State University.  They were married August 17, 1968.  They celebrated 56...

Oct 9, 2024

Bradley J. "Brad" Hill, 71, died October 9, 2024, at Enterprise Estates Nursing Home, Enterprise, KS. He was born July 15, 1953, in Hutchinson, to Jay H. and Erma M. (Hemphill) Hill.

Brad graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1971, Hutchinson Community Junior College in 1973, with an associate's degree in science, and Wichita State University in...

Oct 8, 2024

Marlene Shirley Neufeld, 86, died October 8, 2024, at Hester Care Center, Hutchinson. She was born at Grace Hospital in Hutchinson, to Jacob and Mary (Goertzen) Base.

Marlene was raised on a small farm three and a half miles west of Burrton. She attended Buhler High School, where she was the basketball queen. Marlene was the catcher...

Oct 6, 2024

Karen Lea Fisher, 59, of Langdon, died October 6, 2024, at her home. She was born April 17, 1965, in Pratt, to Charles L. and Carolyn S. (Johnson) Ostrom Sr.

Karen received her nursing degree from Pratt Community College and was a career nurse, working at Ascension Via Christi St. Joseph in Wichita and at Stafford County...

Oct 6, 2024

Dale Allen Smyres, 76, died October 6, 2024, at his home. He was born September 9, 1948, in Hutchinson, to Victor A. and Edith L. (Nelson) Smyres.

Dale graduated from Nickerson High School in 1966, and Wichita Technical Institute in 1968. He was the owner of Dale's Northgate and had previously owned a Phillips 66 gas stations...

Oct 6, 2024

Mary Beth passed away on October 6th, 2024 in her home after a long health battle surrounded in love by her family. She was born on Father's Day, June 20th, 1954 in Hutchinson, KS, daughter of Melvin and Delores Schreiber of Nickerson, KS.

She attended Nickerson High School where she was very active in showing birds receiving...

Oct 5, 2024

Billy Joe Haen, 96, of Hutchinson, died October 5, 2024, at Hospice House of Reno County. He was born July 27, 1928, in Tonkawa OK, the son of William and Ethel (Pinkerton) Haen.

Bill graduated from Tonkawa High School with the class of 1946. He started his welding career in 1943 with the Whetmore company where he...

Oct 4, 2024

Harold L. "Duff" Deardoff, 90, of Hutchinson, peacefully passed away Friday, October 4, 2024, surrounded by his family.  He was born November 13, 1933, in Omaha, NE, to Loyal Kenneth and Ester Katherine (Jensen) Deardoff.

In 1951, Harold graduated from high school in Omaha, NE, and attended Hastings College, Hastings, NE.  On May 17, 1953, he married...

Oct 4, 2024

The Reverend John E. Schroeppel, 86, of Hutchinson, died October 4, 2024, at his home. He was born April 17, 1938, in New Ulm, MN, to John Earl and Alice (Swenson) Schroeppel Sr.

Jack, as he was known to many, graduated from Winthrop High School in 1956, where he excelled in athletics. John attended the University of...

Oct 3, 2024

Annie May Metzler, 85, died October 3, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society, Hutchinson Village. She was born August 6, 1939, in Hutchinson, to William and Marjorie (Goodwin) Wallace.

After graduating high school, Annie enjoyed her work as a caregiver to an elderly couple for many years. She was a green-thumb and had a passion for gardening. She...

Oct 3, 2024

Nita Ann McFarland, 73, of Kingman, died October 3, 2024, at Ascension Via Christi Village in Wichita. She was born March 13, 1951, in Syracuse, the daughter of Earl W. and Nina E. (Dimmitt) Seyb.

Nita graduated from Pretty Prairie High School in 1969 and later received her nursing degree from Hutchinson Community College. She started her...

Oct 2, 2024

John M. Rust, 74, died October 2, 2024, at his home. He was born May 23, 1950, in Fayetteville, AR, to Claude W. and Naomi J. (Peterson) Rust.

John served in the United States Navy for eight years. He worked for Williams Natural Gas Company for over 25 years. John enjoyed reading books by Louis L' Amour,...

Sep 30, 2024

Hector Beltran Beltran, 69, died September 30, 2024, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born November 22, 1954, in Pachera, Chihuahua, Mexico, to Antonio and Maria Del Refugio (Villalobos) Beltran.

Hector was dedicated to his farming and enjoyed raising his cattle and horses. He was a member of the Agricultural Association in Chihuahua, Mexico. He also enjoyed...

Sep 28, 2024

Stan Richardson, 72, died peacefully in his sleep after an extended illness. He was born in Kingman, Kansas, to Irl Newton and Doris Warner Richardson. Stan graduated from Winfield High School in 1970.

Beginning at the age of twelve, Stan learned all aspects of construction by working alongside his father and uncle. As a young adult, he...

Sep 28, 2024

Carla Faye Goertzen, 49, died Saturday, September 28, 2024.  She was born September 24, 1975, in Newton, to Gregory and Viola (Fast) Schultz.

Carla graduated from Buhler High School in 1993, received her bachelor degree from Bethel College, North Newton, and her master degree from McPherson College.  Her teaching career began at Lincoln Elementary School in Hutchinson,...

Sep 27, 2024

Ronald "Ron" Edgar Touzel, 77, of Hutchinson, passed away September 27, 2024, at the Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born March 3, 1947, to Henry Marshall and Marian Louise Kreuger Touzel in Detroit, Michigan.

Ron graduated from Campus High School. He worked as a General Foreman for many seismic oil crews, but was a jack of...

Sep 27, 2024

Marianne K. 'Mary' Marne, 61, of Haven, died September 27, 2024, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born August 3, 1963, in Fargo, ND, and was adopted by James and Mildred 'Millie' (Svagera) Marne.

Mary acquired her associate degree from Metropolitan Community College in Omaha, NE, where she graduated cum laude in electronic technology. She felt...

Sep 26, 2024

Ann Marie Mosier, 94, passed away on September 26, 2024, at 8:54 a.m. in Hutchinson, Kansas. Ann Marie Mosier was born on August 19, 1930, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the daughter of Robert Edwin Adam and Ruth (De Young) Adam.

She graduated from Sterling High School in 1948. On September 1, 1949, she married the love of...

Sep 25, 2024

Kylee Nichole Leonard, infant daughter of Eric T. and Katlynn A. (Queen) Leonard, of Hutchinson, died September 25, 2024, at Children's Mercy Adele Hall Campus in Kansas City.

She was born September 17, 2024, at Children's Mercy.

Kylee is survived by: her parents; grandparents, Earl and Debra Leonard of Hutchinson; great-aunt, Chanel and Shaun Belt...

Sep 23, 2024

Kurtis Richard Koenigsman, 56, of Hutchinson, died September 23, 2024, at his home. He was born September 18, 1968, in Osborne, to Richard E. and Darla K. (Streit) Koenigsman.

Kurt graduated from Tipton Catholic High School in 1987 and from Hutchinson Community College following. Kurt proudly served the City of Hutchinson for 31 years, where he retired...