Obituaries

Sep 22, 2024

Michael L. "Mike" Barnes, 74, passed away September 22, 2024, at Hospice House in Hutchinson, KS. He was born January 3, 1950, in Hutchinson to Albert E. and Mary Metts Barnes.

While having completed most of his education in Garden City, KS, Mike graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1968.  He attended Hutchinson Community Junior College and...

Sep 21, 2024

Betina Mae "Tina" Ford, 61, died September 21, 2024, at her home in Valley Center, with her husband and daughter by her side. She was born November 22, 1962, in Hutchinson, to Ronald Eugene "Ron" Southards and Gracie Mae Walters.

Tina graduated from Pratt High School in 1980, and Sidney's Hairdressing College.  She most recently worked over...

Sep 21, 2024

Neva Crotts, 97, passed away September 21, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society, Hutchinson Village, KS. She was born January 1, 1927, to Russell and Gertie Showalter.

She graduated from Castleton High School. She married Herbert Crotts in 1947. He passed away in 2004 They were married 57 years.

She was a resident of South Hutchinson...

Sep 21, 2024

Allison C. 'Alli' Carson, 35, of McPherson, died September 21, 2024, at her home. She was born August 29, 1989, in Fort Riley, to Larry and Janie (Meyer) Carson.

Alli was devoted to her children, whom she loved greatly. She enjoyed music and expressed herself through beautiful tattoos. Alli cared for all animals, cats were her favorite....

Sep 21, 2024

Charlene Marie Gates Durbin, 92, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 21, 2024, in Wichita, KS. She was born in Hominy, OK, on September 14, 1932, to Carl Riley and Alma Juanita (McAngus) Gates. Her father's job in the petroleum business necessitated many moves to various oil leases, but the family finally landed in Pratt, KS. The...

Sep 20, 2024

Margaret S. Kennedy, 86, formerly of Hutchinson, died September 20, 2024, at her daughter's home in Lawson, MO.  She was born April 4, 1938, in Memphis, TN, to Charles Ford and Grace Maxine (Henry) Spencer.

Margaret graduated from Messick High School, Memphis, TN, in 1956.  She attended Memphis State University, before graduating from Baylor University in 1962...

Sep 17, 2024

Henry "Tony" Terlik, 76, died peacefully September 17, 2024, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis, Wichita.  He was born August 24, 1948, in Queens, NY, to Henry John and Lottie T. (Wolyniec) Terlik.

Tony was exceptionally bright and gifted, especially when it came to technology.  He proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1967 to...

Sep 17, 2024

Terry Killgore, 74, of Hutchinson, died peacefully September 17, 2024, at Hospice House. He was born May 11, 1950, in Wichita, to Gene and Ruth (Stutler) Killgore.

Terry graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1968 and loved his classmates dearly.  He was nicknamed "Flash" by some because of his love of running.  He obtained his bachelor's degree...

Sep 17, 2024

Johnny (John) Dean Hooker, 70, of South Hutchinson, passed away September 17, 2024, at the Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.

John was born November 20, 1953, in Hutchinson to John and Bessie Summers Hooker.  He graduated from Fairfield High School in 1970.  John enlisted in the United States Navy the following year, serving in Vietnam before retiring from...

Sep 17, 2024

Virginia Lucille (Guild) Rexroad, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, in Hutchinson, on September 17, 2024. In her 91 years, she was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend.

Virginia was born August 12, 1933 in Winfield, KS, to Frank and Halcyone Guild. She had two older sisters, Frances Jean who...

Sep 17, 2024

Ermalee Merritt, 89, died Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson.  She was born March 12, 1935, at Grace Hospital in Hutchinson, to parents, Frank B. Jones and Bertha O. (Rictor) Jones.

Ermalee graduated in 1953 from Reno Community High School, Nickerson. She married her high school sweetheart, Ancil M. Taylor of rural Sterling...

Sep 15, 2024

Harold R. Tuxhorn Sr., 96, died September 15, 2024, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born August 31, 1928, in Imperial, NE, to Edward Herman and Emma Augusta (Belau) Tuxhorn.

Harold graduated from Byers High School, Colorado, in 1947. He later attended Mesa College. Harold worked for Excel Energy in Colorado as a gas engineer, helping plot...

Sep 13, 2024

Beulah Z. Harkness, 98, of Hutchinson, died September 13, 2024, at Waldron Place Assisted Living. She was born August 1, 1926, in Hutchinson, to James Oliver and Hester Annie (Lisman) Hess.

Beulah graduated from Sylvia High School. She worked at JC Penney and Reno County Treasurer's Office before she retired. Beulah was a member of Northminster (now...

Sep 10, 2024

Mary Lou Showalter, 93, died September 10, 2024, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, with her two daughters by her side.   She was born January 18, 1931, in LaGrange, IN, to Joseph J. and Fannie (Schrock) Yoder.

Mary Lou graduated from Partridge High School in 1948.   She enjoyed playing cards at Pizza Ranch, eating at Spangles with her...

Sep 9, 2024

Jack Clothier, 81, of Hutchinson, passed away Monday, September 9, 2024, at his home with his wife, Francine, by his side. He was born January 18, 1943, in Plevna, to Homer and Freida (Palmer) Clothier.

Jack graduated from Fairfield North High School in 1961. He was a missile site inspector for the U.S. Army from 1966-1968, stationed...

Sep 8, 2024

James Robert "Jim" Lowen, 71, died unexpectedly September 8, 2024, at his home.  He was born May 18, 1953, in Hutchinson, to Woodrow Walter and Helen Louise (England) Lowen.

Jim graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1971.  He took classes in financial services and worked in management for various insurance companies.  In addition, he owned "Jim Lowen...

Sep 8, 2024

Rachel Caudillo, 91, died September 8, 2024, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, in South Hutchinson. She was born December 19, 1932, in Galva, to Juan and Tranquilina (Marquez) Razo.

Rachel was a homemaker and dedicated fully to her family. In her spare time, she enjoyed watching the Dallas Cowboys play, doing puzzles, reading, gardening, and cooking.

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Sep 7, 2024

Stella J. "Joey" Smith, 39, died September 7, 2024, in South Hutchinson. She was born August 24, 1985, in Pratt, to Paul T. "Tom" and Judith A. (Pearce) Smith.

Joey graduated from Nickerson High School in 2004. She worked as a Lead Teacher at Hadley Day Care Center, taking care of children was her passion and treated...

Sep 7, 2024

Elizabeth Louise (Betsey) Downing died peacefully at Hospice House in Hutchinson, KS, on Saturday, September 7, 2024.  Her husband Dan and stepdaughter, Abby Epp, were at her side and holding her hands as she took her final breath after a brief, but valiant struggle with ALS.

Betsey was the most caring and lovingly kind person ever to...

Sep 6, 2024

Michael R. Gulley, 64, of Hutchinson died September 6, 2024, at Disability Supports of the Great Plains. He was born August 6, 1960, in Ponca City, Oklahoma to Leroy Gulley and Dixie Lee Key.

Michael is survived by: twin sister, Michele Gulley of Wichita, KS; sisters, Barbara Schneider-Orf of McLoud, OK, Debbie Armor of Tulsa, OK; brothers,...