Obituaries

Nov 3, 2023

Patricia Elaine Sawaya, 86, died November 3, 2023, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community, Buhler. She was born November 10, 1936, in Hutchinson, to Thomas and Clara (Crutchfield) Sewell.

Patricia graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1955. She was a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. On August 27, 1955, she married Norman C. Sawaya, in Hutchinson....

Nov 3, 2023

Karen Sue Stickley, 88, left this earth November 3, 2023, at Good Samaritan Society in Hutchinson, KS. Born on August 7, 1935, in Pratt, KS she was the 2nd of 5 children born to Brewster and Mildred (Shepard) Dodson.

On January 3, 1954, she married Marvin L. Chronister in Pratt, KS. Born to this union were Ron,...

Nov 2, 2023

Pearl Lenora Cabral, 98, of Hutchinson, died November 2, 2023, at Good Samaritan Society-Hutchinson Village. She was born January 26, 1925, in Kansas City, MO.

A devoted wife and mother, Pearl worked in housekeeping at First National Bank for many years before getting her CNA license at age 60. She then worked as a CNA for over...

Nov 2, 2023

It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of James Thomas Coons III.

Jim was born March 13, 1964, in Manhattan, Kansas. He will always be lovingly remembered by his surviving family members.  Jim was 59 years old, he peacefully passed away on November 2, 2023, at his home in Hutchinson, Kansas surrounded by his...

Nov 1, 2023

Elizabeth June "Betty" Smith, 91, died November 1, 2023, at Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson.  She was born June 22, 1932, in Hutchinson, to George and Lucille (King) Ellsworth.

Betty married Elmer Smith on June 27, 1947. They worked side-by-side owning Smith Construction, building new homes.  After Elmer's death, Betty became the owner of her own rental business.  ...

Nov 1, 2023

Glenda June Lindenberger passed away November 1, 2023, at Hospice House of Hutchinson.  She was born June 6, 1933, in Hutchinson, the daughter of Lewis P. and Dorothy D. Vetter.  Glenda graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1951.  On September 2, 1952, she married Glen G. Lindenberger in Hutchinson. He preceded her in death on December 24, 2001.

Oct 31, 2023

Bret Allan Welch, 65, of Hutchinson, died October 31, 2023, at Hospice House. He was born July 16, 1958, in Hutchinson, to Fredrick 'Fred' James and Iris Darlene (Casto) Welch.

Bret attended Buhler High School. He went on to be a business man, always wheeling and dealing. He started Family Affair in 1996 to present, in Hutchinson....

Oct 31, 2023

Allison Lee Bruch, 59, died October 31, 2023, at her residence.  She was born October 6, 1964, in Great Bend, KS, to Alvin Befort and Vickie (Pryor) Befort.

Allison was a graduate of Mulvane High School, Mulvane, KS.  She worked as an accountant for various businesses in the area.  Allison loved her dogs.  She had a servant's...

Oct 30, 2023

Ricky Allen "Rick" Turner, 59, died peacefully on earth and was ushered into Heaven on October 30, 2023, at Westview of Derby, with his family by his side.  He was born December 6, 1963, in Hutchinson, to Kenneth William and Annie Mae (Potter) Turner.

Rick graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1982, and attended Tarkio College in...

Oct 29, 2023

William Terry "Bill" Dukelow, 79, of Metairie, LA, died October 29, 2023, at University Medical Center New Orleans.  He was born November 28, 1943, in Hutchinson, to Samuel G. and Evelyn Clara (Ellsworth) Dukelow.

Bill graduated from Hillsdale High School, Hillsdale, LA, in 1961 and Louisiana State University in 1965, with his Bachelor of Science Degree in...

Oct 27, 2023

Louis Leroy Robinson passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023 with his family by his side. Lou was born on May 22, 1934 to Tom and Mabel Robinson near Bogue Kansas.

After graduating high school from Downs, Kansas he went to Emporia State where he met and married Barbara Moore in 1958. They moved to Hays in...

Oct 27, 2023

Ruth Leona Stiggins died October 27, 2023, at Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson, at the age of 96. She was born on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 8, 1927, at the family farm home, southwest of Arlington, to Henry E and Ines Vivian (Miller) Ravens.

Ruth attended Pleasant Valley Country Grade School and was a 1944 graduate of Arlington...

Oct 27, 2023

Gerald Alan "Jerry" Hadley, 74, died October 27, 2023, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born October 15, 1949, in Hutchinson, to Gilbert and Ferne (Cox) Hadley.

Jerry graduated from Nickerson High School and attended Hutchinson Community College. He worked as a serviceman for Kansas Gas Service until retirement. Jerry was a member of the Bob...

Oct 25, 2023

Carmen Rodriguez, 102, of Hutchinson, died October 25, 2023, at Legend Senior Living.  She was born September 1, 1921, in La Puerte Del Monte, Estado De Guana Juato, Mexico, to Francisco and Maria (Rosas) Almanza.

In addition to being a homemaker, Carmen worked as a house manager and personal assistant for the O'Sullivan family in Hutchinson for...

Oct 25, 2023

Dorothy Helen Wall was born June 12, 1932, in Hutchinson, KS, to Merwin and Electa (Strawn) Shultz and died October 25, 2023, in Hutchinson, KS.

She married Elmer L. Wall on November 18, 1951, in Hutchinson. He passed away July 31, 1997.

Dorothy graduated from Reno Community High School, Nickerson, KS in 1950.

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Oct 25, 2023

James "Jim" Gilbert Smith, 77, of Iola, KS, died October 25, 2023, at his home.  He was born April 21, 1946, in Iola, to Eugene B. and Jessie Heldebrandt Smith.

Jim was employed at T.G. & Y. in Iola and then Pegues Department Store and Peel's Beauty Supply in Hutchinson before retiring back to Iola.

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Oct 25, 2023

Charlene Cheryl Buck, 78, died October 25, 2023, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, KS.  She was born November 24, 1944, in Hutchinson, KS, to John Melvin Brown and Esther Ruth (Nusser) Brown.

Cheryl was a 1963 graduate of Fairfield High School, Langdon, KS.  She worked as a personal property clerk at the Reno County Courthouse, retiring with many...

Oct 24, 2023

Imogene Kinast, 89, died October 24, 2023, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  She was born September 1, 1934, in Ellsworth, to William C. and Mathilda (Stratmann) Janssen.

Imogene graduated from Lorraine High School, and attended Kansas State University.  She retired as a full-time administrative assistant at Hutchinson Community College in 1997.  Imogene later worked for the Reno County...

Oct 23, 2023

Christopher Michael David Ephraums, 42, of Hutchinson, died October 23, 2023, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City. He was born February 4, 1981, in Kansas City, Missouri, to David and Carla (Jerde) Ephraums.

Known to many as "Cousin Chris," Chris graduated from Hutchinson High School. He was a highly intelligent man who loved...

Oct 22, 2023

Alberta Louise Knoefel, 88, died October 22, 2023, at Good Samaritan Society-Hutchinson Village.  She was born August 6, 1935, in Kingman, KS, to Elmer James Potter and Susan (Roberts) Potter.

Louise was a 1952 graduate of Pretty Prairie High School, Pretty Prairie, KS.  She was a member of the Abbyville United Methodist Church, Abbyville Community Church, and...