Obituaries

Apr 1, 2024

Joyce Darlene Hartman, 86, of rural Nickerson, died April 1, 2024, at her home. She was born April 26, 1937, in Hutchinson, to Darlton and Pauline (Cook) Herren.

Joyce went to school at Salt Creek School and then to Nickerson High School, graduating in 1955. She married her high school sweetheart, Miles Hartman, on November 24, 1955....

Apr 1, 2024

Mark Blakeslee, 69, died in his home on Monday April 1st, 2024 after a valiant fight with cancer.

Born John Marcus Blakeslee on Sunday June 13th, 1954 in the town of Rawlins Wyoming. His childhood was spent playing with his best friend Bruce Hootman. He graduated from Rawlins High School in 1972, forever proud of being an...

Mar 31, 2024

Stacey Larry Haines, a joyful soul whose journey on this earth spanned 65 years, left a mark on the hearts of those he touched before his passing on March 31, 2024. Born on December 1, 1958, in Mesa, AZ, he was the cherished son of Larry Robert Haines and Laverta (Bontrager) Moody.

With a profound passion for...

Mar 31, 2024

Rickie D. Redeker, 74, died March 31, 2024, at his residence in Hutchinson, KS. He was born October 11, 1949, in Red Cloud, NE, to Arnulf C. and Mabel E. (Rickard) Redeker.

Rickie graduated from Red Cloud High School in 1968, and attended Hastings College, Hastings, NE. He served in the United States Navy and the United...

Mar 30, 2024

Ardith May, 79, of South Hutchinson, died March 30, 2024, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born August 30, 1944, in Hutchinson, to Bernard and Arlie (Taylor) Hiebert.

Ardith graduated from Nickerson High School in 1962 and attended Hutchinson Community College

She spent many years living in Grand Island, Nebraska, with her husband, Wayne....

Mar 30, 2024

Linda Kay Walden, 76, died March 30, 2024, at Hutchinson Health and Rehab.  She was born January 10, 1948, in Hutchinson, KS, to Albert Ollie Harper and Imogene (Gaddy) Harper.

Linda was a homemaker.  On September 15, 1968, she married Albert Leon Walden, in Hutchinson, KS.  They shared over 55 years of marriage.

Linda is...

Mar 29, 2024

Mary A. Smith, 86, passed away on Good Friday, March 29, 2024, at Hospice House in Hutchinson, KS.  She was born on January 28, 1938, in Omaha, Nebraska to George and Agnes (Foral) Stock.

On September 17, 1960, she married the love of her life, Dale Smith, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Mar 28, 2024

Bonnie Lea Byrum, 79, died March 28, 2024, at Thorne Care Center Wesley Towers, Hutchinson, KS.  She was born December 8, 1944, in Denver, CO, to Henry Bechthold and Helen (Lewellen) Bechthold.

Bonnie was a 1962 graduate of Hutchinson High School.  She also graduated from Salt City Business College, Hutchinson, KS.  Bonnie was a member of the...

Mar 27, 2024

Janice Kay McLeavy, 82, passed away March 27, 2024, at St. Anthony's Hospital, Lakewood, Colorado, following a short illness.  She was born April 3, 1941, in Hutchinson, Kansas to John J. and Vida (Thomas) Russell.  She graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1959 and Kansas State University in 1963 with a B.S. in Elementary Education.

Janice married...

Mar 26, 2024

Jo Anne L. "Jodie" Ching, 82, died March 26, 2024, at Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson, Kansas.  She was born September 27, 1941, in Hutchinson, to Richard Lee "Virgil" and Anna Mildred (Black) Landrum. Jodie and her family attended the Church of the Brethren in Hutchinson as children.

Jodie graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1959 and attended...

Mar 25, 2024

Joan Marie Tolar, 81, of Hutchinson, died March 25, 2024, at Hospice House. She was born January 11, 1943, in Hutchinson, to Eldon E. and Leona M. (Newlin) Fast.

Joan graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1961, where she was active in many musicals and Student Council, and from Hutchinson Community College in 1963. She was a...

Mar 23, 2024

Lee Roy Martinez, 60, died March 23, 2024, at his home in Hutchinson. He was born March 9, 1964, to Francisco and Edith Marie (Rowillard) Martinez.

Lee enjoyed cooking, watching crime dramas, and helping people in need. There was nothing he loved more than spending time with his son, they both enjoyed going bowling and fishing together....

Mar 20, 2024

Mary Jo "Jody" Velten, 81, died March 20, 2024, at her home in Arlington. She was born April 1, 1942, in Somerset, Kentucky, to John and Lois (Russell) Hood.

Jody graduated from Somerset High School in 1960, and went on to graduate from Berea College with a Chemistry degree and minor in Microbiology in 1964. She did...

Mar 19, 2024

Thomas Clark Mercer, 74, died March 19, 2024, at his home in Hutchinson. He was born February 6, 1950, in Durand, WI, to Clark Edward and Molly Jean (Brady) Mercer.

Thomas attended Fairfield High School. He was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the Unites States Army. After discharge from military duty, he worked as a self- employed...

Mar 19, 2024

Dennis Pierson, 70, died March 19, 2024, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  He was born May 28, 1953, in Toledo, OH, to Clyde A. Pierson and Maurine H. (Buggeln) Pierson.

Dennis was a 1971 graduate of Hutchinson High School.  He served in the Kansas Army National Guard. Dennis was a motorcycle mechanic at Al's Honda Yamaha.  He...

Mar 18, 2024

Janet Ellen Patterson, 80, formerly of Conway Springs, died March 18, 2024, at Pleasant View Home, Inman.  She was born June 23, 1943, in Conway Springs, to John Francis and Catherine Virginia (Armour) Andra.

Janet attended school in Conway Springs, and received both her bachelor's and master's degrees in education.  She taught over 32 years in many...

Mar 17, 2024

Donald "Wayne" Hornbeck, 83, died March 17, 2024, at Pleasant View Home - Inman. He was born June 3, 1940, in Hutchinson, to George Ray and Jane (Hamill) Hornbeck.

Wayne graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1958 and was a truck driver for Dillons and Jacksons Ice Cream. He was a member of Union #795. On June...

Mar 16, 2024

John William Luetters, 80, died March 16, 2024, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, KS.  He was born August 30, 1943, in Ransom, KS, to Francis Edgar Luetters and Josephine (Hilmes) Luetters.

John was a 1961 graduate of Ransom High School.  He served in the United States Army from January 1964 through January 1966.  John was a machinist at...

Mar 16, 2024

Margaret I. "Margie" (Haines) Beltz Denton, 97, of Hutchinson, died March 16, 2024, at her home. She was born May 24, 1926, in Hutchinson, to Clarence H. and Letta Juanita (Collins) Haines.

Margie graduated from Haven High School, Hutchinson Community College, and Kansas State University and attended one year of McPherson College. She was a farmer's wife...

Mar 15, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Jane Hannigan, 85, of Hutchinson, Kansas, on Friday, March 15th, 2024, at the Hospice House in Hutchinson.

Mary was born to Walter and Iva Caldwell on December 28th, 1938. On September 7th, 1956, she became a serviceman's bride when she married Robert D. Hannigan of...