Obituaries

Feb 22, 2024

Kenneth Herman Rose, 90, of Hutchinson, died February 22, 2024, at Welsey Towers, Hutchinson. He was born June 17, 1933, on the family farm near Bloomfield in Knox County, NE, to Herman Philip and Emma (Hinzmann) Rose.

He served in the U.S. Army in Korea, having volunteered for the draft to earn the GI Bill, and then...

Feb 22, 2024

Debra D. Buss, 71, died February 22, 2024, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born March 29, 1952, in Hardtner, KS, to Marvin L. and Lila Bell (Knox) Buss.

Debra graduated from Newton High School. She worked out of her home as an upholsterer, refurbishing furniture and car interiors. Debra enjoyed going to garage sales and...

Feb 21, 2024

Frank Almanza Jr., 86, died February 21, 2024, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born July, 23, 1937, in Hutchinson, to Francisco and Felis (Ponce) Almanza.

After his high school graduation, Frank joined the United States Navy. He worked as a correctional officer for the Kansas Department of Corrections in Hutchinson, he retired after 28 years of...

Feb 20, 2024

Mark Lane Brazeal, 61, left this world on February 20, 2024.  He was born on October 7, 1962 in Kansas City, MO.  Mark was adopted at birth by Maynard and Mary Lou Brazeal and was later joined by a sister, also adopted, to complete his family.  They moved to Kansas in 1968, living south of Hutchinson, KS, on the...

Feb 20, 2024

Marie Mitchell, 97, passed away on February 20, 2024, at Thorne Care Center- Wesley Towers, in Hutchinson.  She was born on January 8, 1927, to Elijah and Bessie Bowman Reeves in Thayer, KS.

Marie married Jimmie Lee Mitchell on August 1, 1978.  He passed December 19, 1993.   She was an excellent homemaker who thoroughly loved her family.  ...

Feb 20, 2024

Frances J. Martin, 97, of Houston, TX, died February 20, 2024, at Apex Oaks at Cypress Assisted Living, Houston, TX. She was born April 10, 1926, in Hutchinson, KS, to Charles Lee and Gertrude T. (Bressler) Detter.

Frances was a 1944 graduate of Hutchinson High School. She attended Hutchinson Community College and graduated from the University of...

Feb 18, 2024

Reid Jackson Stubbs, 16, of Hutchinson, died February 18, 2024. He was born June 4, 2007, in Hutchinson, to Jarad R. Stubbs and Kristen L. Brookshire.

Reid was a Junior at Buhler High School. He loved God, family and friends.  Hunting and fishing were his passion.  He was on the Fishing Team and FFA at Buhler High...

Feb 18, 2024

Suzi Lynn Fisher, 70, of Hutchinson, died February 18, 2024, at Hospice House. She was born June 2, 1953, in Dallas, TX, to Samuel A. and Syble J. (Ziegler) Young.

Suzi graduated from Garland High School in 1971 and attended Stephen F. Austin University in Nacogdoches, TX, where she studied opera. Moving to Hutchinson in 1975, Suzi...

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...