Obituaries

Jan 3, 2024

Jane Lois Krafels, 96, of Hutchinson, died January 3, 2024, at her home surrounded by family. She was born July 24, 1927, in Western Grove, AR, to Carl L. and Jessie L. (Jones) Wheeler.

Jane graduated from Oxford High School in 1945, then attended Southwestern College in Winfield. Later in life Jane decided she wanted to go...

Jan 3, 2024

Charles W. Studt, age 86, died January 3, 2024, in Hutchinson, KS.  He was born June 4, 1937, in Concordia, KS, the son of Charles A. and Juanita Buck Studt. Charles was a graduate of Glasco High School and the University of Kansas. He served in the United States Army for 2 years, stationed in West Berlin, Germany when...

Jan 1, 2024

Marilyn Sue Ragsdale, 75, died January 1, 2024, at her home surrounded by family. She was born March 4, 1948, in St. Louis, to James O. and Ruby (Gillett) Ragsdale.

Sue graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1965. She was a retired print operator for Aztec Marking Sign Co. Spending time with her family was the joy...

Dec 30, 2023

Troy Allen Bell, 52, of Hutchinson, died December 30, 2023, at his home. He was born July 24, 1971, in Hutchinson, to Charles and Mary (Osborn) Bell.

Troy graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1990. He worked for Lowen Corporation as a printer. Troy enjoyed fishing, watching the Dallas Cowboys, and NASCAR.

He is survived...

Dec 30, 2023

Marc Alan Miller, 74, of Inman, died December 30, 2023, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis – Wichita. He was born October 8, 1949, in Hutchinson, to Harold L. and H. Jeannine (Clary) Miller.

Marc graduated from Nickerson High School in 1967 and attended Hutchinson Community College. He was a Vietnam vet, serving in the 101st Airborne...

Dec 29, 2023

Douglas 'Doug' Eugene Shultz was born August 20, 1942, in Hutchinson, KS, to Harry Merwin Shultz and Electa (Strawn) Shultz.  He died December 29, 2023, at his home in Nickerson, KS.

Doug attended Ellinwood High School in Ellinwood, KS, where he met his wife of 59 years, Sandra 'Sandy' Faye Ravenstien. They were married April 19, 1964,...

Dec 29, 2023

Stephanie G. Johnson, 62, of Augusta, KS, died December 29, 2023, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born August 23, 1961, in Liberal, KS, to Robert and Bernice (Dondelinger) Blakesley.

Stephanie graduated from Ulysses High School, Ulysses, KS, in 1979, then from Hutchinson Community College with an associates degree in Healthcare Coding in 2016. During her...

Dec 29, 2023

Midge Sidebottom, 83, died December 29, 2023, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community in Buhler. She was born March 4, 1940, in Hutchinson, KS, to Martin and Verna Marie (Chase) Smith.

Midge graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1958, and Adela Hale in 1960.  During her life, Midge managed rentals, was an office manager for Sinclair Pest Control,...

Dec 28, 2023

Helma 'Lou' Luella Kerens, of Hutchinson, KS, passed away peacefully to be with her Lord on December 28, 2023, just ten days before her 104th birthday.  She believed in living an active and healthy lifestyle and as a result she lived a long and fulfilling life.  Lou took up swimming laps at the YMCA in her 60's and was...

Dec 28, 2023

Durline Myrtle Barkley, 97, passed to her heavenly home on December 28, 2023, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  She was born March 31, 1926, in Osage County, OK, to Wilce Alexander and Ollie May (Wilson) Spence.

Durline was joined in marriage to James Barkley, and later to Bob Barkley.  To these unions were born seven sons and...

Dec 27, 2023

Pamela 'Pam' G. Birdwell, 76, of Hutchinson, died December 27, 2023, at her daughter's home, Hutchinson. She was born July 4, 1947, in Wichita, to L. L. and Edith Pearl (Walters) Hildebrand.

Pam graduated from South High School in Wichita. She spent most of her life as a typesetter. In her free time, she liked to do...

Dec 27, 2023

Perry Lee Stutzman, 80, of South Hutchinson, died December 27, 2023, at Mennonite Friendship Communities. He was born March 28, 1943, in Hutchinson, to Tobias and Emma (Nisly) Stutzman.

Perry was a long-time employee of Pleasantview Home Improvement and then was a truck driver for ProVia Doors. He was a member of Center Amish Mennonite Church and...

Dec 26, 2023

Stephen Alan "Steve" Showalter, 80, of Inman, died December 26, 2023, in Baton Rouge, LA, while on his way to Orlando, FL, to support his beloved K-State Wildcats football team. He was born August 28, 1943, in Hutchinson, to Russell Dale and Blanche Irene (Yoder) Showalter.

Steve graduated from Inman High School in 1961 and Kansas State...

Dec 24, 2023

Ashley Renae Corwin, 33, of Liberty, MO, died peacefully December 24, 2023, with her parents by her side.  She was born February 15, 1990, in Ottawa, to Brian and Jenny (Stout) Corwin.

Ashley graduated from Winnetonka High School in 2008, and attended Maple Woods Community College, both in Kansas City, MO.  She enjoyed sewing, baking, and trying...

Dec 23, 2023

Sharis Marie Ballard, 73, died December 23, 2023, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  She was born May 27, 1950, in Garden City, to Charles Henry and Zora Waneta (Clinton) Moore, Sr.

Sharis graduated from Scott City High School and Hutchinson Community Junior College, in September 1971, with her nursing degree.  She was a registered nurse for over 35...

Dec 23, 2023

Carolee Syres, born on January 28, 1933, in Wichita, KS, passed away on December 23, 2023, at the Hester Residential Care Center of Wesley Towers in Hutchinson, KS. She was the youngest of five siblings born to Ralph Lyddle Thiry and Gladys Lucille (Miller) Thiry.

Carolee graduated from Wichita North High School in 1951 and went on...

Dec 21, 2023

John Paul Davis, 65, of Newton died December 21, 2023, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. He was born June 20, 1958, in Wichita, to William Thomas Sr. and Mary Rose (Bedore) Davis.

John worked as a welder for Agco in Hesston. He was a welder most of his life. John enjoyed dancing and being an outdoorsman, he...

Dec 21, 2023

John J.U. Smith, 66, died December 21, 2023, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born December 24, 1956, in Wichita, to John and Delores (Olmstead) Smith.

John attended Eureka High School and then joined the United States Army, where he served for three years. He was a sheriff deputy for Greenwood County and then worked for...

Dec 20, 2023

Darrel Eugene Tucker, 87, of Hutchinson, died December 20, 2023, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. He was born September 22, 1936, in Haven, to Albert Theodore and Marjorie Arbel (Ketchum) Tucker.

Darrel graduated from Haven High School in 1955. He worked as a flower delivery driver for Caldwell Greenhouse for 35 years, the Reno County Fire...

Dec 20, 2023

Nancy Marie Costello, 88, died December 20, 2023, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  She was born August 23, 1935, in Hutchinson, to Harold and Claire (Saylor) Rayl.

Nancy graduated from Haven High School in 1953, and Mercy School of Nursing in 1956.  She worked as a registered nurse at St. Elizabeth Hospital and was a homemaker.  Nancy was...