Obituaries

Sep 5, 2024

Leanna Louise Baker, 92, of Hutchinson, passed away September 5, 2024 at Wesley Towers, Hutchinson. She was born March 20 1932, in Little River, KS to Levin Nathaniel Swenson and Myrtle Christine (Clay) Swenson.

Leanna worked at the Dillon's bakery at 14th and Main and Northgate. She loved gospel, country, and bluegrass music, and performed in the...

Sep 3, 2024

Aaron Lee Eggers, 82, died September 3, 2024, at Good Samaritan in Hutchinson. He was born September 29, 1941, in Garden City, to Theodore Obodore and Della Gertrude (Herter) Eggers.

Aaron graduated from Salt City Business College, Hutchinson. He worked as an accountant/office manager for the now defunct, Betts Bakery from the late 60's to the early...

Sep 2, 2024

Margaret Jean Watkins, 88, died September 2, 2024, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  She was born May 23, 1936, in rural Nodaway County, MO, to James Elden and Margaret Elaine (Damon) Huls.

Known as Jean to all her family and friends, she graduated from Clearmont High School, Clearmont, MO, Missouri Western State University, St. Joseph, MO, and received...

Sep 2, 2024

Myrle D. Hoffman, 74, of Hutchinson, died September 2, 2024, at his home. He was born in San Diego, CA on December 20, 1949, to Richard and Muriel "Bertie" (Eikleberry) Hoffman.

Myrle attended Buhler High School and joined the United States Marine Corps in 1969 and proudly served his country for many years. In his free time,...

Sep 1, 2024

Rose Marie Hoefer, 86, of Hutchinson, went home to be with her Lord and Savior peacefully on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society – Hutchinson Village. She was born March 13, 1938, in Hoxie, to Ira John and Lottie Mae (Davis) Hatten.

On August 20, 1955, Rose married Carroll Donald Hoefer at First Baptist Church,...

Sep 1, 2024

Jacqueline Faye "Jackie" Ensz, 68, of Mount Hope, died September 1, 2024, in Wichita. She was born February 25, 1956, in Lake Charles, L, to Ernest "Ernie" and Alma Reisinger.

Jackie graduated from Manheim High School (PA) in 1974. She worked in childcare at Friendship Daycare. Jackie enjoyed arts and crafts, painting rocks, cross-stitching and planting flowers...

Aug 29, 2024

Jerome Sheldon "Jerry" Spitzer, M.D., 91, of Hutchinson, died August 29, 2024, at Hospice House. He was born March 13, 1933, in Chicago, IL, to George and Malvina (Weiss) Spitzer.

Jerry graduated from Benson High School in Omaha, NE, and the University of Nebraska College of Medicine in 1959. He served as a captain in the United...

Aug 29, 2024

Johnnie Steven (Steve) Gregg passed away peacefully at Hospice House in Hutchinson, KS on August 29, 2024.

Steve is survived by his wife, Gail; daughters Gina Picart of Tulsa, OK, Robin Roberson (Brian) of Germantown, MD, and Rhonda Horton (Craig) of Blue Springs, MS; brothers, Curtis Gregg (Judy) and Terry Gregg (Sandy). Steve was also influential in...

Aug 28, 2024

Kris D. Baymiller was born to D. Kurt and Carol J. Baymiller on November 9, 1958, and died August 28, 2024. He is preceded in death by his father, Kurt, and his twin brother, Kyle. He is survived by his mother, Carol Schecher, Rapid City, SD; wife, Deborah of the home; brothers, Doug, Hudson, SD, Jon (Peggy), Lenior City,...

Aug 26, 2024

Gary L. McClellan, 86, died August 26, 2024, at Kingman Community Hospital.  He was born November 23, 1937, in Wellington, to Orman "Mac" and Dorothy (Argo) McClellan.

A longtime resident of Hutchinson, Gary worked more than 20 years for Farmland Indiana Steel Products Plant and 13 years as a groundskeeper at Hutchinson Community College. He was in...

Aug 25, 2024

Viola "Vi" Clara Kohlmeier, 95, died August 25, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society- Hutchinson Village.  She was born June 8, 1929, to Arthur and Clara (Damman) Dittmer in rural Palmer, KS.

She graduated from 8th grade, but did go on to earn her GED.  Vi was a school cook for many years at Linn and Kinsley schools...

Aug 24, 2024

April L. Searfoss, 70, of Hutchinson, died August 24, 2024, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born April 5, 1954, in Orange, California, to Richard and Vivian (Etheridge) Searfoss.

April graduated in 1972 from Bolsa Grande High School, then spent four years in the United States Air Force. She worked as a legal secretary for the Reno...

Aug 20, 2024

Philip W. Young, 84, of Hutchinson, died August 20, 2024, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born January 5, 1940, in Hutchinson, to Estel and Melba (Warren) Young.

Philip graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1958, and graduated in 1962 from the University of Kansas with a bachelor's degree in business. He spent many years working...

Aug 20, 2024

Jeanette Hallman, 92, died August 20, 2024, at Legend Senior Living, Hutchinson.  She was one of nine children born to Clarence and Selma (Cook) Pohlman on August 19, 1932, in Ellinwood.

Jeanette grew up on a dairy farm in Barton County, graduating from Ellinwood High School in 1950, and later, Adela Hale Business College, Hutchinson.  She worked...

Aug 18, 2024

Although she didn't get to try all the recipes she cut out, finish all her quilting projects or use all craft supplies she had saved, the Lord decided it was time for her to join her family members who were waiting for her. Marjorie Lucern Garten Blakeslee passed away on August 18, 2024 in Hutchinson, Kansas. She was the...

Aug 17, 2024

John Wayne Davenport, 81, of Hutchinson, died August 17, 2024, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born January 24, 1943, in Alexandria, LA, to Oren W. and Nina M. (Price) Davenport, while Oren was serving in WWII.

John graduated from Nickerson High School in 1961 and received a degree in engineering from Wichita State University. He...

Aug 17, 2024

Maxine Sue Newquist, 79, died August 17, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family.  She was born May 11, 1945, in Kansas City, MO, to Bennie and Maudie Catherine (Cavin) Cashman.

Maxine graduated from Frontenac High School in 1963, and attended school to be an airline stewardess.  She was an Avon saleswoman for many years.  Maxine...

Aug 16, 2024

Nina Rose Garber, 87, of Hutchinson, died August 16, 2024, at the Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  She was born June 17, 1937, in Hutchinson to Samuel L.  and Edna Nina (Stewart) Stoughton.

Nina graduated from Buhler High School in 1955.  She married William "Bill" Garber in October 22, 1955.  They were married for 67 years before his...

Aug 15, 2024

Ruth 'Elaine' Griffin, 78, of Hutchinson, died August 15, 2024, at her home. She was born May 31, 1946, in Dodge City to Clarence and Vera (Bachman) Mead.

Elaine proudly attended Adela Hale Business College. She worked at Cessna in Hutchinson, AB Roofing, State Farm Insurance, and spent many years with Eagle Media Radio Station Hutchinson. Elaine...

Aug 14, 2024

Darlene Andsager died on Wednesday, August 14, of complications of dementia. Born in Long Beach, California, on March 26, 1933, she lived in Kansas for more than 75 years, mostly around Hutchinson.

Darlene was a realtor with Century 21 for about 20 years. She also drove a school bus for USD 313 (Buhler) and was a writer...