Obituaries

May 10, 2024

Jewell B. Rowland, 90, died May 10, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society, Hutchinson. She was born March 2, 1934, in Hinton, OK to Delphe D. and Oda Frances (Paul) Isbell.

On January 27, 1960, she married Bill Rowland in Miami OK. Jewell was a waitress at Skaets and Airport Steakhouse for close to 35 years. After retirement,...

May 10, 2024

Janet A. Messing, 68, died May 10, 2024, at Diversicare of Hutchinson. She was born September 14, 1955, in Wamego, to Donald J. and Mary E. (Chambers) Fath.

Janet volunteered at Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Center, which lead her to pursue a career in mental health. She obtained her GED, her Bachelor's degree from Bethel College...

May 10, 2024

Todd Alan Brawner, 58, died May 10, 2024, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, KS.  He was born September 22, 1965, in Hutchinson, KS, to Elmer 'Jim' James Brawner and Rita Faye (Brown) Brawner.

Todd was a 1984 graduate of Nickerson High School, Nickerson, KS.  He was a warehouseman at Dillon Stores Inc., retiring with over 30 years...

May 7, 2024

David Ross "Dave" Hederstedt, 83, of Hutchinson, died May 7, 2024, at his home.  He was born August 22, 1940, in Salina, Kansas, to Ross and Myrtle (Veitch) Hederstedt.

Dave graduated from Salina Central High School in 1958, received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Kansas in 1962, and his Juris Doctor degree from...

May 6, 2024

Nicholas J. "Nick" Sims, 44, died May 6, 2024, at his home. He was born September 24, 1979, in Hutchinson, to Greig A. and Suzanne (Richey) Sims.

Nick completed his IEC Electrician Apprenticeship Program and became a master electrician. He enjoyed barbequing, cooking, hunting and scuba diving. Nick loved riding on his motorcycle and had a passion...

May 6, 2024

John Allen Robinson died May 6, 2024, at Hutchinson, KS. He was born August 20, 1930, to John C. and Velma M. Robinson.  John was a 1948 graduate of Hutchinson High School, attended Hutchinson Junior College, and Washburn Law School with a JD degree in 1955.  He served in the United States Air Force as a JAG officer.  On...

May 6, 2024

Terry Wayne Dunsworth, 74, of Hutchinson, died May 6, 2024, at his home. He was born July 18, 1949, in Hutchinson, to Junior M. and Veda R. (Stringer) Dunsworth.

Terry graduated from Hutchinson High School. He served in the United States Army from 1969-1971 and received the National Defense Service Medal and Vietnam Service & Campaign Medals....

May 5, 2024

Carroll Donald Hoefer, 88, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2024, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  He was born September 14, 1935, in Hutchinson, KS, to Orval 'Hap' Hoefer and Alma (Robison) Hoefer.

On August 20, 1955, Carroll married Rose Marie Hatten at First Baptist Church, Hutchinson, KS.  They shared over 68 years of marriage.

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May 3, 2024

Malcolm D. 'Mal' Kleiber, 86, of Hutchinson, died May 3, 2024, at Hospice House. He was born March 19, 1938, in Hutchinson, to Lloyd and Eleanora (Blasiar) Kleiber.

Mal went to St. Teresa's grade school and high school, graduating in 1956. He played football, basketball, and baseball in school. Malcolm served in the Army National Guard for...

May 1, 2024

William 'Bill' Richard Drews, 89, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Hutchinson Health and Rehab, Hutchinson, KS.  He was born September 29, 1934, in Larned, KS.  He was the son of Rutherford Richard Drews and Maxine Humphrey Rhea Drews.

Bill graduated from Wichita East High School.  He married JoAnn Elaine Bilsten on January 22, 1954.  They...

Apr 30, 2024

Waverly H. "Blackie" Johns, 89, of Hutchinson, died April 30, 2024, at his residence. He was born December 16, 1934, to Ray Johns and Virginia (Vansickle) Johns.

Waverly started high school then enlisted with the United States Army Reserves where he spent eight years. He worked as a carpet layer for 30 years then transitioned to working...

Apr 29, 2024

Rachel Lee Hornbeck, 80, of Hutchinson, died April 29, 2024, at Hospice House.  She was born August 4, 1943, in Hutchinson, to Robert Lee and Viola Mae (Banks) Huffman.

Rachel graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1962.  She worked as a pharmacy technician at both Walmart and Dillons. Rachel was a skilled painter and illustrator, and enjoyed...

Apr 29, 2024

James Boyd Wilcoxen, age 95, passed away April 29, 2024, at Thorne Care Center. Born June 18, 1928, in Hutchinson, to Lee Doyle Wilcoxen and Marceline Louise Huffman, Jim lived his entire life in Hutchinson.

On September 25, 1948, he married Ruth Lilly Miller, his sweetheart of 6 years. Having missed service in WW2, Jim enlisted in...

Apr 29, 2024

Ron Johnson, 78, of Abbyville, died April 29, 2024, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community, Buhler. He was born December 13, 1945, in Hutchinson, to Ralph W. and Lorene V. (Kasselman) Johnson.

Ron graduated from Fairfield High School in 1964 and from Phillips University, Enid, OK, in 1968 with a business degree. He was very active in the...

Apr 28, 2024

Walter D. Kilpatrick, 62, died April 28, 2024, in Hutchinson. He was born May 15, 1961, in Hutchinson, to Walter W. and Patricia (Zordel) Kilpatrick.

Walter graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1979. He was a member of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union #441 of Wichita.

Walter is survived by: brothers, Michael Kilpatrick of Hutchinson...

Apr 28, 2024

Jerel Lynn Welker of Lincoln, NE received a huge hug from Jesus in Heaven on April 28, 2024 after a short, hard battle with cancer. He was 65.

He was born on Nov. 2, 1958 in Hutchinson, KS to Joyce and John Welker. Jerel attended Fairfield HS graduating in 1976. He received his Assoc. of Arts Degree...

Apr 27, 2024

Andrew "Andy" Ray Griggs, age 76, of Hutchinson, Kansas, passed away on April 27, 2024 at Hospice House. He was born in Stillwater, Oklahoma on September 11, 1947, to John Jr. and Joyce (Kennedy) Griggs.

Andy graduated from Nickerson High School, Nickerson, KS in 1966 and then enlisted in the U.S. Navy Reserve, serving in Adak, Alaska....

Apr 26, 2024

Robert Charles Conner Sr., 80, died April 26, 2024, at his residence in Hutchinson. He was born March 17, 1944, in Hindsboro, IL, to Minnie Conner Titus.

Chuck worked for Collins Bus Corporations, and retired after 30 plus years.

Chuck enjoyed woodworking, fishing and riding his motorcycle. He was a longtime pool player, a member...

Apr 25, 2024

Patricia Darlene "Patty" Tinder, 78, died April 25, 2024, at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice in Wichita. She was born October 31, 1945, in Canton, OH, to James P. and Barbara R. (Moorehead) Wenner.

Patty graduated from Haven High School in 1965 and attended Hutchinson Community College. In addition to being a homemaker, she was a child care...

Apr 24, 2024

Larry E. McDonald, 69, of Hutchinson, died April 24, 2024, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born on September 14, 1954.

During his life, he enjoyed drawing, looking at car magazines, and making friends at TECH Inc.

Larry is survived by his guardian, Joyce Ploog of Hutchinson. He was preceded in death by his...