Obituaries

Jun 14, 2024

Willis L Miller, 101, entered his heavenly home on June 14, 2024. He was born September 15, 1922, in rural Hutchinson to Levi D. and Clara (Nisly) Miller.

Willis placed his faith in Jesus Christ in his youth, was baptized, and lived conscientiously for God all his days. He was a faithful charter member of Cedar Crest...

Jun 11, 2024

Edith "Edie" Ellen Kuhns, 73, died June 11, 2024, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born December 16, 1950, in Hutchinson, to Charles William and Evelyn Rosie (Wolf) Dyche.

Edie attended Hutchinson High School and worked as a Certified Nurse Aide for 30 years. She worked for Good Samaritan for ten years.

Edie enjoyed...

Jun 11, 2024

Joyce L. Van Buren, 76, of South Hutchinson, KS, died June 11, 2024, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, KS. She was born November 25, 1947, in Severy, KS, to Johnny and Mary Ellen (Kastl) Hufford.

She moved to Hutchinson in the 1950's and attended Sherman Jr. High and Hutchinson High School. On December 30, 1963, she was...

Jun 10, 2024

Eunice Elaine Arndt, 87, died June 10, 2024, at her home.  She was born October 24, 1936, in Onawa, IA, to Edward Arndt and Francis (Blakley) Arndt.

Eunice was a 1954 graduate of Owana High School, Owana, IA.  She attended the University of South Dakota where she met her future husband, Lloyd Will Ballhagen.  Together they raised...

Jun 10, 2024

Karolyn K. Ely, 81, of Haven, died June 10, 2024, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. She was born June 1, 1943, in Dodge City, to Zerah and Hazel (Krengel) Linder.

Karolyn graduated from Fairfield High School in 1961, and attended Hutchinson Community Junior College, and graduated Cum Laude from Kansas State University with a Master's degree in...

Jun 9, 2024

Gary L. Stecklein, 79, of Hutchinson, died June 9, 2024, at Pleasant View Home, Inman. He was born June 21, 1944, in Hays, to Frank and Josephine (Legleiter) Stecklein.

Gary graduated from St. Teresa Catholic High School, in 1963. He served the country by joining the United States Navy and aided in the Vietnam War. Gary spent...

Jun 9, 2024

Lon Alexander Barkley, 77, of Cushing, OK, died June 9, 2024, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  He was born October 9, 1946, in Russell County, KS, to James and Durline Myrtle (Spence) Barkley, Sr.

Lon graduated from Haven High School.  He served in the Kansas National Guard, the United States Navy, and attended OCS (Officer Candidate School).  Lon...

Jun 9, 2024

Jane Thayer McKee of Lake Oswego, OR, passed away at home peacefully June 9, 2024. She was with her husband Roger McKee, daughter Marcella Wentz, and son-in-law Nick Wentz.

She was born in Great Bend, Kansas to Edwin and Cora Lou Child Thayer. The Thayer family moved to Hutchinson, in 1954, where Jane attended public schools. Jane...

Jun 7, 2024

Robert William "Bob" Demoret, 81, died June 7, 2024, at Hospice of Wichita Falls, TX.  He was born November 6, 1942, in Hutchinson, to William Robert and Lola Fern (Uncapher) Demoret.

Bob graduated from Hutchinson High School and attended Hutchinson Junior Community College.  He proudly served in the Kansas Army National Guard 35th Divarty, Headquarters Batty, for...

Jun 7, 2024

Mary Jane Janzen, 83, died June 7, 2024, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born January 3, 1941, in Lucas, KS, to Paul and Wilma Dean (Girton) Brozek.

Mary graduated from Lucas High School and attended Salt City Business College for two years. She worked for Consolidated Manufacturing and Western Foods in Hutchinson.

Along...

Jun 6, 2024

Constance 'Connie' Joan Lathrop, 85, died June 6, 2024, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson, KS.  She was born October 8, 1938, in San Jose, CA, to Charles Stallings and Lucille (Waggoner) Stallings.

Connie was a graduate of Ellinwood High School, Ellinwood, KS, and attended Barton County Community College, Great Bend, KS.  Connie was involved in her...

Jun 6, 2024

Kelly Eugene McGlynn, 64, died June 6, 2024, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, KS.  He was born August 19, 1959, in Hutchinson, KS, to Lawrence Eugene McGlynn and Phyllis Jolane (Harper) McGlynn.

Kelly was a 1977 graduate of Hutchinson High School, Hutchinson, KS.  After graduation, he went to work at Doskocil Companies Inc., South Hutchinson, KS, and was...

Jun 5, 2024

Mark Allen Kane, 53, died June 5, 2024, at his residence.  He was born July 26, 1970, in Louisville, KY, to Glenn Kane and Marion Yerington Kane.

Mark attended Central High School, Burden, KS, and Western High School, Louisville, KY.  He was a restaurant manager, working in Utah, Kansas, Iowa, Texas, and Oklahoma throughout his career.  Mark...

Jun 5, 2024

With profound sorrow and yet immense gratitude for the time shared, we announce the passing of Gibbs Denning Schmalzried.  Gibby was born in north Kansas City on July 31, 2017, leaving this world on June 5, 2024. Gibbs, affectionately known by many nicknames including Gibby, Gibby Dean, Deaner, and Little Mike, was a beacon of light in the lives...

Jun 5, 2024

Glenn A. Mannebach, 78, died June 5, 2024, at Good Samaritan Retirement Home, Hutchinson. He was born August 5, 1945 to Albert and Martha (Mertes) Mannebach, he was one of 7 children.

Glenn graduated from Andale High School and continued his education at Wichita State and then Kansas University where he graduated with a degree as a...

Jun 4, 2024

Julie Ann Galindo, 64, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2024, in Hutchinson. She was born November 6, 1959, in Smith Center Kansas, to Thomas F. and Clarice Elaine (Fiene) Johnson.

On October 30, 1991, Julie married Asuncion Galindo in Chihuahua, Mexico. Julie worked as a waitress, a CNA for various nursing homes, a cook for the...

Jun 3, 2024

Sharon (Pie) Dauber-Anderton was born in Hutchinson, KS. The youngest child of Carl E. Dauber and Marie Anna Wyler-Dauber-Chase. Her spirit departed her earthly body on June 3, 2024, at home in Illinois. She attended Hutchinson schools and graduated Hutchinson High. She lived and worked in California and Colorado before returning to Kansas. She married Ronald (Andy) Anderton in...

Jun 3, 2024

Vera Nadine Graber, 81, of South Hutchinson, died on June 3, 2024, at The Arbors-Hutchinson.  She was born on May 28, 1943, at the home of her parents Willard and Della Goering Wedel in Pretty Prairie.

Vera graduated from Pretty Prairie High School in 1961 and Hutchinson Junior College in 1963.  On July 19, 1963, she married...

Jun 3, 2024

Monique M. Ratzlaff, 84, died June 3, 2024, at Diversicare of Hutchinson. She was born in Rousset, A'Con, Eure-Normandy, France, to Maurice and Olga Joffrette (Jaffeux) Dieu.

Monique graduated from a Catholic school in France in 1956. She owned Kitchen Creations in the mall for over 15 years. She later became a cafeteria assistant at Trinity Catholic...

Jun 2, 2024

Jon Wayne Drouhard, 85, died June 2, 2024, at Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson.  He was born March 1, 1939, in Anthony, to Joseph Albert and Pearl Margaret (Blubaugh) Drouhard.

Jon graduated from Harper High School in 1957, and served in the National Guard. He worked as a salesman for Berry Tractor & Equipment Company, in Wichita.  Jon...