Obituaries

Jun 2, 2024

George Thomas Waggoner, also affectionately known as "Daddy Wags," passed away on June 2, 2024 due to complications from a lung infection following his remission with lung cancer.

George was born on May 8, 1959 to Carl E. and Mabel L. Waggoner from Belle Glade, FL. After the passing of his parents, Theodore P. and Marilyn R....

Jun 1, 2024

James Neal "Jim" Wagler, 63, went home to glory June 1, 2024, at Mercy Hospital, in Oklahoma City, OK. He was born July 3, 1960, to Charles and Lurlene (Mosier) Wagler, at the Sterling Hospital, Sterling.

Jim was a 1979 graduate of Nickerson High School.  He lived and worked on the Wagler farm, near Abbyville, most of...

Jun 1, 2024

Joyce Ann Woodmansee, 71, died June 1, 2024, at her residence in Hutchinson. She was born October 2, 1952, in Hutchinson, to Everett Ira and Goldie Irene (Mahoney) Berends.

Joyce worked as a CNA at Good Samaritan Society in Hutchinson for many years and later retired.

Joyce enjoyed bowling, computer games, crafting and crocheting.

May 31, 2024

Beth A. Davis, 66, passed away in her home, on May 31, 2024, in Partridge, at 4:04 a.m. in the loving arms of her husband Ray Davis. She was born in Osceola, IA to Donald Griffin and Maris Liggitt.

Beth graduated from Cherry Creek High School in 1976, where she met and married her surviving husband of...

May 31, 2024

Terry M. Fisher, 76, of Hutchinson, died May 31, 2024, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, surrounded by loved ones. He was born July 24, 1947, in Nashville, KS, to James D. and Mary A. (Vierthaler) Fisher.

Terry graduated from Nickerson High School in 1965 and later from McPherson College. Terry served in the United States Navy from 1966...

May 29, 2024

Owen William Parker, infant son of Ashlin Parker and Tanner Foulk, died May 29, 2024, at Wesley Medical Center. He was born April 3, 2024, in Wichita.

The gift of Owen's life was shared with many people in need through organ and tissue donation.

Owen is survived by: his mother, Ashlin Parker of Wichita; father,...

May 27, 2024

Ramon K. Carlson, 88, died May 27, 2024, at Schowalter Villa in Hesston. He was born August 29, 1935, in Hutchinson, to Clifford A. and Delia A. (Lindholm) Carlson.

Ramon attended Alpha School in rural Windom and graduated from Inman High School. He was a wheat farmer, dairyman and cattleman until 1982. Ramon then moved to northwest...

May 25, 2024

Sarah S. Smith, 59, of Hutchinson, died May 25, 2024, at her home. She was born on May 5, 1965, in Clinton, OK. At 3 years old, she was adopted by Ralph William and Rose Madelene (Bunch) Walters.

Sarah graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1983. She worked as a secretary for Wiley Elementary School USD 308...

May 24, 2024

Joseph Manuel Torrez, Jr., 38, died unexpectedly May 24, 2024, at his home. He was born February 7, 1986, in Hutchinson, to Joseph Gerard Torrez and Melissa Diane Crafton.

Joseph, or "Little Joe" as he was fondly called by his family and friends, graduated from Hutchinson High School, where he played football and wrestled.  He enjoyed writing,...

May 24, 2024

Rosetta Jane Burton, 91, of South Hutchinson, died May 24, 2024 at Hospice House.  She was born July 6, 1932, in Marion, Kansas, the daughter of Albert and Velma (Eason) Nienstedt.

Rosetta was a graduate of Chase County, Kansas, High School.  On October 6, 1951, Rosetta married Harry B. Burton in Yates Center, KS.  Harry died Dec....

May 24, 2024

Judy (Koehn) Pauls, 77, of Hutchinson, Kansas passed away on 24 May, 2024 at Sunshine Meadows in Buhler, Kansas.

Judy was born 2 November 1946 to Elton Simon Koehn and Martha J (Wedel) Koehn in Newton, Kansas; they preceded her in death.  She graduated from Halstead High School in 1964, attended Marymount College for one year, then...

May 23, 2024

Sheila I. Forney, 81, died May 23, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society, surrounded by her family and friends. She was born in Hutchinson, KS, on December 18, 1942 to Cecil N. and Dorothy A (Creech) Browning.

Sheila graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1960 and Hadley School of Business. Sheila served in the United States Army for...

May 23, 2024

Katie H. Yoder, 80, of South Hutchinson, passed away to see her Heavenly Father May 23, 2024, at Mennonite Friendship Communities. She was born September 19, 1943, in Hutchinson, to Henry A. and Mary (Yoder) Miller.

Katie attended East Eureka School. She was a homemaker, loved canning vegetables with her sisters and participating in quilting bees, and...

May 23, 2024

LeRoy A. 'Sonny' Blew, 88, of Hutchinson, died May 23, 2024, at his home. He was born January 6, 1936, in rural Reno County, to Elzie Bernard and Elsie (Miller) Blew.

He spent many years as a truck driver for Dillons. LeRoy was a member of several organizations, including the Central Kansas Gun Club, the Hutch Bunch...

May 22, 2024

Samuel Eugene 'Gene' Schrock, 91, died May 22, 2024, at his home.  He was born October 11, 1932, in Hutchinson, KS, to Samuel Schrock and Katie (Miller) Schrock.

Gene was an over-the-road truck driver.  He enjoyed driving just about anything, from an eighteen-wheeler to a motorcycle.  Gene and his wife Carol would jump on their motorcycle and...

May 21, 2024

Daniel Lee "Dan" Wicks, 65, died May 21, 2024, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis, Wichita.  He was born August 24, 1958, in Kansas City, KS, to David Eugene and Dorothy Jean (Lees) Wicks.

Dan graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1977.  His passion for vehicles led him to own his own business, Dan's Auto Repair &...

May 21, 2024

Hope Rene Snow, 52, died May 21, 2024, at Hutchinson Regional Medical, Hutchinson. She was born September 29, 1971, in Hutchinson, to Crysta Jean Rodriguez.

Hope worked as a CNA, CMA, and later on, as an RN.

Hope enjoyed staying home sharing her coffee with her dog Milo and going to get her nails done....

May 20, 2024

Melva Colleen Stockstill, 94, died May 20, 2024, at Legend of Hutchinson, KS.  She was born October 8, 1929, in Nickerson, KS, to Melvin Erdman Thompson and Leona Mae (Bennett) Thompson.

Colleen was a graduate of Raymond High School, Raymond, KS, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, and Adela Hale Business College, Hutchinson, KS.  She was member of...

May 20, 2024

Viola Ruth Barnt, 88, of Burrton, died May 20, 2024, at Haven House. She was born September 2, 1935, in Codell, to John Orvin "J.O." and Carrie Viola (Cline) Bice.

Viola graduated from Codell High School in 1953. She worked as an EKG technician at the Hertzler Clinic in Halstead for nearly 30 years before retirement. Viola...

May 18, 2024

On May 18, 2024, Ernesto Ayson Ramirez passed away at his home in Hutchinson, KS. He was born October 7, 1940, in San Esteban, Ilocos Sur, to Loreto and Irene (Ayson) Ramirez.

On October 28, 1961, he married the love of his life, Donna Jean Brock.

Before moving to Hutchinson to be closer to family,...