Obituaries

Feb 17, 2024

William S. "Bill" Michelstetter, 65, died February 17, 2024, at Hospice House of Hutchinson, surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born March 15, 1958, in Hutchinson, to William and Carma Leta (Nelson) Michelstetter.  He fought a lengthy, but courageous battle with GPA, formerly known as Wegener's Granulomatosis (a rare autoimmune disease) and a new diagnosis of MDS/Myelodysplasia Syndrome...

Feb 17, 2024

Delores L. Lakin, 85, of Junction City, KS, died February 17, 2024, at Enterprise Estates Nursing Center, Enterprise, KS. She was born July 30, 1938, at Grace Hospital in Hutchinson, to Fred H. and Minnie L. (Roberson) Evans.

She was a loving and devoted daughter, teacher, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.  Delores was a member of...

Feb 17, 2024

Edward 'Ed' James Martinez, 82, died February 17, 2024, at his home in Wichita, KS.  He was born August 8, 1941, in Halstead, KS, to Santiago "Jim" P. Martinez and Maria Santos (Baltierra) Martinez.

Ed was a graduate of Hutchinson High School and Hutchinson Community College.  He served in the Kansas National Guard.  Ed was an instructor...

Feb 17, 2024

Terry L. Whittier, 68, died February 17, 2024, at Hospice House in Hutchinson. He was born January 16, 1956, in DeSoto, MO, to David and Barbara Ellen (BeQuette) Whittier.

Terry graduated from DeSoto High School, DeSoto, MO. He was a simple man who enjoyed fishing, bowling, throwing back a cold one, and spending time with his family....

Feb 14, 2024

LaVerne Wesley Trindal, 75, died February 14, 2024, at his home in Hutchinson. He was born October 4, 1948, in Concordia, to Wesley LaVerne and Donna Irene (Cyr) Trindal.

LaVerne graduated from McPherson High School. He became a bus driver for Trinity Jr./ Sr. High School.

LaVerne enjoyed watching NASCAR and the Kansas City Chiefs....

Feb 13, 2024

Charlyn Kay "Char" Swofford, 59, died February 13, 2024, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born January 7, 1965, to Patricia Ann (Keller) Pennock.

Char graduated from Hutchinson High School.  She worked as a phlebotomist at the Hutchinson Clinic for many years.  In addition, Char worked at Wesley Towers Retirement Community, ensuring the Thorne Care residents were...

Feb 13, 2024

Joan Margaret Drake, 92, of Hutchinson, died February 13, 2024, at Reflection Living. She was born February 20, 1931, in Essex, England, to George and Lily Cox.

In addition to being a homemaker, Joan worked at Baize Jewelers for over 40 years and then at JC Penney after retirement. She loved music and singing, her "English Garden,"...

Feb 12, 2024

Orvan Ray Schrock, 82, formerly of Haven, died February 12, 2024, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  He was born July 4, 1941, in rural Reno County, to Rufus J. and Edna (Troyer) Schrock.

Orvan graduated from Central Christian High School in 1959, and Salt City Business College in 1960.  He also attended Northwestern University, Chicago, IL. Orvan was...

Feb 11, 2024

Royce Lee Yager, 73, passed away peacefully February 11, 2024, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis with his loving partner Marcia and daughter Stephanie by his side.  Royce, the youngest of two brothers, was born June 16, 1950, in Hutchinson, to Regis and Mary Joan (Collins) Yager, Sr.

He attended Nickerson Schools, and proudly served in the...

Feb 11, 2024

Cynthia Ann Ford- Larey, 74, of Hutchinson, died February 11, 2024, at her residence. She was born June 5, 1949, in Peoria, IL, to Henry James and Dorothea Mae (Powless) Ford.

Cynthia graduated from Deer Creek- Mackinaw High School in 1967, she then graduated Monticello Girls College in 1970. Cynthia worked for a couple of newspaper companies...

Feb 11, 2024

Catherine 'Cathy' L. Borders, 87, died February 11, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society-Hutchinson Village.  She was born September 21, 1936, in Anthony, KS, to Harry Delbert Seifert and Opal Iola (Bohnert) Seifert.

Cathy was a 1954 graduate of Hutchinson High School.  She was a member of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association, Gold Wing Touring Association, and...

Feb 10, 2024

Joleen Kay Ediger, 84, died February 10, 2024, at Pleasantview Home, Inman. She was born September 14, 1939, in Hutchinson, to John and Bertha (Seck) Eales.

Joleen graduated from Haven High School in 1956. On January 23, 1957, she married Gale Henry Ediger, in Lyons. They shared 67 years together.

Joleen worked in insurance billing...

Feb 10, 2024

Erwin Edward Leeper, 92, died February 10, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society-Hutchinson Village.  He was born March 26, 1931, to David Erwin Leeper and Edith Anne (Pearson) Leeper in Pratt, KS.

On April 27, 1956, Erwin married Ruth Irene Brown in McPherson, KS.  She preceded him in death.  He married Mildred Suderman on April 18, 2015, she...

Feb 9, 2024

William Clyde "Bill" Osborn, 84, of South Hutchinson, died February 9, 2024, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born December 2, 1939, in Hutchinson, to Paul H. and Inez M. (Smith) Osborn.

Bill served in the United States Navy from 1961-1965. He worked in maintenance for commercial accounts and Catholic schools in Seattle, WA, before returning to...

Feb 7, 2024

Robert O. "Bob" Hall, died Wednesday, February 7, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones.

Bob was born April 1, 1944 in Van Nuys, California to Orin and Ages Hall. Bob was raised in Gettysburg, SD. He graduated from Gettysburg High School in 1962. He graduated from the University of South Dakota Business School in 1966. Bob and...

Feb 7, 2024

Beverly Ann Main, 77, of Wichita, died February 7, 2024, at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, in Wichita. She was born February 17, 1946, in Hutchinson, to Robert and Ernestine (Metcalf) Rodarmel.

Beverly graduated from Nickerson High School in 1964. She worked at Dillons Warehouse for 40 years, making many life-long friends. She was a proud member of...

Feb 7, 2024

Barbara Rae Lawson-Turner, 81, died February 7, 2024, at Wesley Towers Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson, KS. She was born June 11, 1942, in Hutchinson, KS, to Comet O'fling Wood and Katherine May (Gough) Wood.

Barbara's life was a testament to love and service.  She poured her heart into her role as the owner and operator of a...

Feb 5, 2024

Lorelee (Daily) Hayden, age 70 of Hutchinson, KS peacefully passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024, surrounded by loving family. Lorelee was born on March 7, 1953, in Hays, KS.  She was the third of five girls, Debby, Peggy, Lorelee, Karla and Marla, born to Harold and Maynetta Daily and was raised on a farm southeast of Ellis, KS....

Feb 5, 2024

Burns Melvin Teague, 86, of Hutchinson, died February 5, 2024, at his home.  He was born April 7, 1937, in Grubbs, AR, to James Henry and Lucy Ethel (Darby) Teague.

Burns worked as a machinist for Hartman Manufacturing Company, Arrow Machine, and Lowen Corporation.  He enjoyed music, and in particular singing and playing his guitar.  Burns could...

Feb 4, 2024

Dr. Luis S. "Louie" Alonzo, M.D., 81, died February 4, 2024, at his home. He was born September 2, 1942, in Tuguegarao, Cagayan, Philippines, to Angeleo Sr. and Prudencia (Saquing) Alonzo.

Visitation will be Thursday, February 15, 2024 from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. with family present from 5-7 pm at Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main St.,...