Obituaries

Jul 13, 2024

Karen Jean Johnson Vanderbilt Fager, 81, of Hutchinson, died July 13, 2024, at Wesley Medical Center.  She was born September 16, 1942, in Hutchinson to Ernest Eugene and Ruth Cook Johnson.

Karen graduated from Haven High School in 1960. She earned her bachelor's degree from Emporia State University.  She worked for 30 years at Waggoners, Inc.- an...

Jul 12, 2024

Donald Leon Graber, 90, of Hutchinson, died July 12, 2024, at Hospice House. He was born January 24, 1934, in Varner, to Ben A. and Esther V. (Magnuson) Graber.

Don graduated from Partridge High School in 1951 and attended Grace Bible Institute in Omaha, NE. He served in the United States Army 1956-1958. Don worked as a...

Jul 12, 2024

Karilynn Bogner, 63, died July 12, 2024, in Wichita. She was born February 27, 1961, in Pomona, CA, to Keith A. French and Phyllis M. (Anderson) Horgan.

Karilynn graduated from Cypress High School, Cypress, CA, in 1979, and Hutchinson Community Junior College with an Associates of Arts. She worked in human resources and accounting for various businesses....

Jul 12, 2024

Betty Ruth McConnell, 83, of Hutchinson, died July 12, 2024, at Hospice House surrounded by her family. She was born May 7, 1941, in Hutchinson, to Chester L. and Easter L. (Kelman) Ravens.

Betty graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1960 and attended Hutchinson Community College and completed her education at Salt City Business College. Betty began...

Jul 11, 2024

Linda J. White, 73, of Hutchinson, died July 11, 2024, at her home. She was born March 16, 1951, in Great Bend, to Herman B. and Dortha M. (Donner) McDowell.

Linda graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1969. She worked at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center for over thirty years before she retired. During her free time, she...

Jul 11, 2024

Paul E. Miller, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and godfather, passed away on July 11, 2024 at his home. He was born on December 17, 1979, in Hutchinson, Kansas, to Danny and Carrolyn (Burdette) Miller.

Paul graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1998 and worked at Lowen Sign for 17 years. He was an avid collector of...

Jul 10, 2024

Patsy Ruth "Pat" Fors, 87, died July 10, 2024, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  She was born March 19, 1937, in Stafford, to Lloyd Walter and Cleo Alice (Wright) Helm.  Pat's mother died when she was just five years old.  Her dad later married Wilma Alice Jones, who helped raise Pat.

Pat graduated from Nickerson High School,...

Jul 8, 2024

'The rumble of the pipes told her he'd arrived. Her leather-clad knight on his steed of chrome. She'd waited for him for what felt like forever.' Gibbo Pierson, 96, rode off into the sunset on July 8, 2024. He was born on July 15, 1927, in the Hutchinson home his grandfather built at 734 Cole Ave. It is the...

Jul 8, 2024

Bernice Lee Davis, died July 8, 2024, at Newton Presbyterian Manor. She was born on December 6, 1930, in Neosho, Missouri, to Harvey and Bertha Morris Van Buren.

She was raised on a dairy farm and graduated from Neosho High School in 1948.  Bernice married John Davis on April 6, 1952. They later divorced.  They had two...

Jul 7, 2024

Dennis W. Teter, 81, of Buhler, died July 7, 2024, at his home. He was born April 12, 1943, in Hutchinson, to Melvin "Mutt" and Norma (Schanbacher) Teter.

Dennis graduated from Buhler High School in 1961 and attended Hutchinson Community College, where he attained his associate degree. For his bachelor's degree in business, Dennis attended the University...

Jul 6, 2024

Lula Naomi Mullins, 85, of Hutchinson, died July 6, 2024, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born April 14, 1939, in Beloit, to Rufus and Opal I. (Ridenour) Brott.

Lula held various jobs over the years and retired from McDonalds, where she worked as a cashier for over 25 years. Lula loved spending time with her...

Jul 6, 2024

Brenda Kay Pipkin, 75, of Cheney, died on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Wesley Medical Center after a battle with cancer. She was born March 5, 1949, in Hardtner, KS, to Charles and Hazel (Warren) Kaminska.

She grew up on a farm east of Medicine Lodge and graduated from Medicine Lodge High School in 1967. She accepted...

Jul 5, 2024

Otto "Butch" Henning, 81, died July 5th 2024 at The Cottages in Shawnee, KS.   Butch was born February 23, 1943 in Kingman, KS.  Son to Otto Henning and Viola (Kathman) Henning.  Butch was the second oldest of 6 siblings.

He graduated from Kingman High and Wichita State University.  Butch taught at Kapaun High School following his graduation...

Jul 5, 2024

Charlene Wesley, 90, died July 5, 2024, with her husband of 71 years and their three children by her side.  She was born November 8, 1933, in Kansas City, KS, to Charles and Hazel (Bialucha) Foerschler.

Charlene graduated from Wyandotte High School, Kansas City, KS, where she was the head cheerleader, editor of the school newspaper, and...

Jul 4, 2024

Martha Lou Abernathy passed away on July 4, 2024, in South Hutchinson, KS at Mennonite Friendship Communities, after a long battle with cancer.

Marti was born to Clair and Bonnie Gagnebin on October 12, 1951, in Hutchinson, KS. She grew up in Plevna, KS and was a graduate of Fairfield High School.

Marti married the...

Jul 3, 2024

Naomi Sarah Loewen, 63, died July 3, 2024, at home, surrounded by her family.  She was born January 28, 1961, in Philadelphia, PA, to George Corson and Jane Louise (Good) Durchsprung.

Naomi graduated from Cedar Grove Academy, Philadelphia, PA, in 1979, Central College, McPherson in 1981, and Tabor College, Hillsboro in 1983, with a bachelor's degree in...

Jul 2, 2024

Margo Hernandez, 79, of Hutchinson, went home to be with the Lord on July 2, 2024, at her home. She was born March 7, 1945, in Garden City, to Jesus and Remedios (Hernandez) Guillen.

On April 12, 1969, she married Rodolfo "Rudy" Hernandez in Garden City Kansas. They shared 51 years of marriage before his passing on...

Jul 1, 2024

Shannon S. Crane, 62, of Hutchinson, died July 1, 2024. She was born August 14, 1961, in Gardner, KS to Robert and Carol (Conboy) Crane.

Shannon was native to Hutchinson and graduated from Hutchinson High School. She received honors when graduating from Hutchinson Community College and the University of Kansas with a Bachelor of Arts degree in...

Jul 1, 2024

Janet Rae Ryan, age 88, died July 1, 2024, at Hospice House in Hutchinson, KS. She was born June 30, 1936, in Harper, KS, to Raymond L. and Vivian B. (Patterson) Potts.

Janet graduated from Anthony High School, Anthony, KS, in 1954. After her children were raised, Janet owned and operated Kiddies Korner Preschool and Plum Street...

Jun 29, 2024

Wayne E. Brawner, Jr, 74, of Hutchinson, died June 29, 2024, at his home.  He was born January 3, 1950, to Wayne E and Rhea Dewater Brawner, Sr, in Waterloo, IA.

He graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1968.  After graduation, he served in the US Navy aboard the USS Midway in Vietnam.  Wayne began working for...