Obituaries

Sep 4, 2023

Velma May Harts, 91, died September 4, 2023, at Good Samaritan Society, Hutchinson, KS. She was born April 3, 1932, on the family farm in Marquette, to George and Georgia (Hoffman) Campbell.

On July 30, 1949, Velma married Richard Harts in Ellsworth county.  Together they managed several gas stations in McPherson before moving to Hutchinson in 1962...

Sep 3, 2023

Joy 'Jodi' Cooprider, 62, died September 3, 2023, at her home.  She was born October 30, 1960, in Hutchinson, KS, to Leslie Rowden and Lula (House) Rowden.

Jodi was a 1978 graduate of Buhler High School, Buhler, KS.  She enjoyed listening to music at all hours of the day.  Jodi's greatest joy in life was being around...

Sep 2, 2023

Delbert Orlie Kidwell, 83, died September 2, 2023, at his home.  He was born November 11, 1939, in Howell, KS, to Orlie Kidwell and Louetta (Brocher) Kidwell.

Delbert was a graduate of Cimarron High School, Cimarron, KS.  He received a Master's Degree in Education from Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS.  Delbert was an instructor in the...

Sep 2, 2023

Andrew John Munds, 29, of Wichita, died September 2, 2023, as a result of an accident following his passion, rock climbing, near Frisco, CO. He was born February 8, 1994, in Hutchinson, to Mark and Brenda (Engel) Munds.

Andrew graduated from high school in Wichita, received his Bachelor of Science degree (Magna Cum Laude) in Physics from...

Sep 1, 2023

Wiley Lee VanHoose, 83, died September 1, 2023, at his home in Abbyville, with his wife and son by his side.  He was born June 19, 1940, in Fairland, OK, to Joe Dennis and Luchendia (Hunter) VanHoose.

Wiley graduated from Abbyville High School in 1958. He retired from Cessna/Eaton after over 40 years of service. Wiley enjoyed...

Sep 1, 2023

Patricia M. Redenbaugh, 80, died September 1, 2023, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  She was born June 15, 1943, in Hutchinson, to Isadore Frank and Mary Marie (Weiss) Rohr.

Patricia attended St. Teresa Catholic School, and retired from sales at Pic-Quik in Hutchinson.  She loved cats, making crafts, and was a master collector of about everything. In...

Sep 1, 2023

Gordon Hobbs, 80, originally from Turon, died September 1, 2023, at Paramount Community Living and Rehab, Newton. He was born September 24, 1942, in Turon, to Francis L. and Mildred P. (Martin) Hobbs.

Gordon graduated from Turon High School in 1960, and attended Hutchinson Community College. On November 19, 1960, he married his high school sweetheart, Marsha...

Sep 1, 2023

Bradly Lynn Gibson, 63, of South Hutchinson, died September 1, 2023, at his home. He was born May 23, 1960, in Kiowa, to Gary B. and Sondra K. (Jones) Gibson.

Brad attended Nickerson schools. He was a jack-of-all-trades and loved riding motorcycles. Brad also enjoyed constructing model cars and, in his younger years, going to his Grandpa...

Aug 30, 2023

Marc Edward Justus, 52, died August 30, 2023, at his home in Wichita, KS.  He was born August 11, 1971, in Hutchinson, KS, to Billy Ray Justus and Patricia Ann (Allen) Justus.

Marc is survived by: his father, Billy Ray (Linda Kay) Justus of Hutchinson, KS; children, Cody Thummel of Scott City, KS, Patrisha Kastl of Nevada,...

Aug 29, 2023

Dixie Lee Easdon, 86, met her Savior face to face on August 29, 2023, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family and friends.  She was born April 20, 1937, in Waterloo, IA, to Robert William and Laura Marguerite (Nichols) McCarthy.

Dixie graduated from St. Patrick's High School, Fremont, NE, in 1956. She obtained her Associates...

Aug 28, 2023

Michael Lynn Jennings, 66, died August 28, 2023, at Ascension Via Christi-St. Francis. He was born November 9, 1956, at the Hutchinson Naval Air Station, to James E. and Martha J. "Marty" (Hudson) Jennings.

Mike worked as a chef in numerous restaurants in Hutchinson, Wichita, and Ponca City, OK. He also owned and operated C&J Cycle in...

Aug 28, 2023

John Martinez, 94, died August 28, 2023, at his home in Goddard.  He was born June 12, 1929, in Hutchinson, to Luis and Pevia (Magana) Martinez.

John graduated from Hutchinson High School and served in the United States Marine Corps and United States Army.   He continued serving his country by joining the Army National Guard, retiring as...

Aug 27, 2023

Harold Lynn Dickey, 89, died August 27, 2023, at Legend Senior Living of Hutchinson, KS.  He was born April 15, 1934, in McAllen, TX, to Charlie and Ethel (Thomas) Dickey.

Harold was a dedicated employee of Ref-Chem for 40 years.  After retiring, he enjoyed his lifelong hobbies of fishing, hunting, and golfing.  He loved to garden and...

Aug 27, 2023

Nathaniel Lee "Nate" Davis, 31, died August 27, 2023, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born in Hutchinson on February 23, 1992, to Jackie Bishop and Laroy Davis, Sr.

Nate graduated from Hutchinson High School and worked in many areas of the construction industry. He loved fishing, playing disc golf, watching the LA Chargers and Golden...

Aug 26, 2023

Pagon Danielle Buchanan, 28, died August 26, 2023, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born May 13, 1995, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, to Harold Hathcock and Delinda (Harrell) Fortune.

Pagon graduated from Nettleton High School in Arkansas in 2013. She became a stay-at-home mom and loved her children and family more than anything. Pagon was a loving...

Aug 25, 2023

"You wouldn't believe it!" Dr. William Joseph Ciskey went to be with his Lord and Savior August 25, 2023, in Hutchinson. He was born in Chariton, IA, to Raymond and Barbara Ciskey.

Bill was a loving and devoted son, husband, father, brother, and KU fanatic. He attended Hayden High School, Washburn University, and received his Family Practice...

Aug 25, 2023

Arletta M. Fish, 85, of Raymond, KS, passed away August 25, 2023, at Hospice House in Hutchinson. Arletta was born February 16, 1938, near Susank, KS to Marion E. and Leona (Susank) Byers.

Arletta graduated from Hoisington High school in 1956. On March 23, 1958, she married Charles H. Fish in Hoisington, KS, sharing just over 57...

Aug 24, 2023

Kim M. McLain, 64, of Hutchinson, died August 24, 2023, at Reflection Living, Hutchinson. She was born March 25, 1959, in Hutchinson, to Robert L. and Ruth A. (Odette) Arpin.

Kim graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1977. She enjoyed diamond art, and the chiefs. She loved watching the chiefs play football.

Kim is survived...

Aug 24, 2023

Thomas Harley Long, 85, died August 24, 2023. He was born February 18, 1938, in Sterling, to Harley and Ola (Price) Long.

Tom attended Sylvia Rural High School, graduating in 1956. He then attended Hutchinson Community College. Tom served in the United States Army from 1960-1962. He was a master carpenter, remodeling and building homes in Reno...

Aug 23, 2023

On August 23, 2023, Gary Knight, surrounded by his wife, Janet Knight, daughter, Amanda Knight, grandson, Joe Martinez, grandson Gabriel Hill, granddaughter, Allee Mae Hill, Hospice nurse, Karen (The Captain) and Hospice Chaplain, Cindy, went to be with the Heavenly Father.

Gary Lee Knight, born February 23, 1949, in Ottumwa, Iowa to Frank E. Knight and Betty...