Obituaries

Oct 21, 2023

DeAnne Karen Thomas, 80, died October 21, 2023, at Legend Senior Living, Hutchinson. She was born February 18, 1943, in Wichita, to Lyndle Everett and Margaret Irene (Eppler) DeHart.

DeAnne graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1961 and graduated Hutchinson Community College in 1963. She worked in the advertising department for Dillons Food Stores for many years....

Oct 21, 2023

Brody Alan Kappel, 30, died October 21, 2023, in McPherson. He was born July 8, 1993, in Hutchinson, to Johnny Dwayne and Diana Leigh (Hall) Kappel.

Brody graduated from Buhler High School in 2011 and he attended Hutchinson Community College and Central Christian College in McPherson. He was the Director of Technology for New Hope Evangelical Church,...

Oct 20, 2023

Verna Elizabeth Gorges Milburn, 94, died October 20, 2023, at Legend of Hutchinson.  She was born June 1, 1929, in Nickerson, to Joseph Cary and Blanche May (McGonigle) Gorges.

Verna graduated from Abbyville High School in 1947.  She was the CEO of Milburn Oil Company and worked for Singleton-Joyce Optical.  Verna's most treasured job was that of...

Oct 18, 2023

Wauneta M. Darnell, 100, died October 18, 2023, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born January 20, 1923, in Falls City, Nebraska, to Frank and Ethel (Cook) Peck Sr.

Wauneta graduated from Falls City High School in 1941. On August 6, 1941, she married Al Darnell in Falls City. They shared 66 years of marriage until his...

Oct 17, 2023

Gary Wayne Nelson, 83, died October 17, 2023, at his home in Hutchinson.  He was born October 5, 1940, in Webster, KS, to Perry J. and Louise E. (Wallgreen) Bray, Jr.

Gary worked on the line for General Motors.  After retirement, he stayed busy with part-time jobs, including Ineeda Cleaners and Roberts Hutch-Line.  Gary enjoyed playing bingo,...

Oct 15, 2023

Barbara Zody, 92, died October 15, 2023, at Hester Care Center at Wesley Towers in Hutchinson, Kansas.  Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m.  Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 17th and Main, Hutchinson, with Reverend Michael Tomson-DeGreeff officiating. A private family burial at Resthaven Cemetery, Wichita, will take place prior to the memorial service in Hutchinson....

Oct 14, 2023

Donna James, 86, died October 14, 2023, at Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson.

Donna Jo James was born July 9, 1937, in Macksville, Kansas to Clifford Locke and Goldie (James) Locke. Donna grew up on a farm near Macksville, where she thrived in a variety of activities, including square dancing, cheerleading, and twirling (sometimes with flames). On August...

Oct 14, 2023

Mary Montgomery, 88, died October 14, 2023, at Prairie Sunset Home, Pretty Prairie, KS.  She was born March 20, 1935, in Warsaw, MO, to Henry Paul Laird and Audrey (Edwards) Laird.

Mary was a graduate of Emporia State University.  She was an elementary school teacher in the Hutchinson area for many years.  Mary was a member of...

Oct 9, 2023

William "Bill' Eugene Debes, 81, died October 9, 2023, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, KS.  He was born July 7, 1942, in Great Bend, KS, to William N. Debes and Frances (Keeley) Debes.

Bill was a 1960 graduate of Great Bend High School, Great Bend, KS.  In 1964, he graduated from Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS.  ...

Oct 9, 2023

Mary L. "Vicki" Davis, 87, died October 9, 2023, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born October 30, 1935, in Pratt, to Marten and Ruth (Shepherd) Jones.

Vicki worked in many different places that she enjoyed. She was a cashier in the cafeteria at Hutchinson High School, ticket taker for the Kansas State Fair, a green...

Oct 8, 2023

Raul Alberto Reza-Lujan, 36, of Hutchinson died October 8, 2023. He was born June 9, 1987, in Chihuahua, Mexico, to Rafael and Yolanda (Lujan) Reza.

Raul graduated from Hutchinson High School in 2006, and was currently working in commercial construction at Mark Borecky Construction, Hutchinson. He developed a passion for barbering and attended 21st Street Barber College...

Oct 7, 2023

Suzanne Brown, 85, died peacefully October 7, 2023, at Hester Care Center, Hutchinson.  She was born January 16, 1938, in Hutchinson, to Kenneth E. and Mercedes E. (Ellis) Sentney.

Suzanne graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1956, and received her bachelor's degree from Kansas University.  She was an active member of the Hutchinson Hospital Auxiliary, serving as...

Oct 3, 2023

Mary Jeannette Farley, 92, died October 3, 2023, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, KS.  She was born December 22, 1930, in Plains, KS, to Paul A. Myers and Carrie Inez (Malone) Myers.

Mary was a 1948 graduate of Plains High School, Plains, KS.  She received an Associates Degree from Fort Hays State University in 1950.  Mary worked as...

Sep 29, 2023

Melinda L. "Mindy" Wills, 69, died September 29, 2023, at The Arbors at Waldron Place, Hutchinson.  She was born July 22, 1954, in Arkansas City, to Don and Lawana (Wisdom) Thompson.

Mindy graduated from El Dorado High School in 1972, received her bachelor's degree from Kansas State University, and her master's degree from Wichita State University. She...

Sep 28, 2023

Virginia Lee Ewertz, 81, of South Hutchinson, KS, died September 28, 2023, at Hospice House in Hutchinson, KS. She was born August 11, 1942, in Goddard, KS, to Paul H. and Frances E. (Girrens) Robben.

Virginia graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic School in Wichita, KS, in 1961. Before returning to this area in 2019, she was a...

Sep 27, 2023

Bill Gene Alumbaugh, 74, of Hutchinson, died September 27, 2023, at Hospice House. He was born March 8, 1949, in Hutchinson, to Elmer L. and Reva J. (Fleming) Alumbaugh.

Bill graduated from Gardner High School in 1967 and attended Hutchinson Community College. He served in the United States Army from 1969 to 1975. Bill worked as a...

Sep 26, 2023

Kenneth Robert "Ken" Kelley, 75, died September 26, 2023, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  He was born June 7, 1948, in El Dorado, AR, to Odell and Jean (Turner) Kelley.

Ken graduated from Lincoln High School, Lincoln, NE.  He proudly served in the United States Army from 1968-1971, during the Vietnam War.  Ken worked in sales for...

Sep 25, 2023

Taylor 'Frankie' Francis Terry, 31, of Hutchinson, died September 25, 2023. He was born February 21, 1992, in Wichita, to Tracy Sherman and Elizabeth Mary (Halula) Terry.

Taylor graduated from Central Christian School and then attended Hutchinson Community College. He worked as an arborist for BARC Tree Care in Hutchinson.

Frankie was a very artistic...

Sep 25, 2023

Dayna Joy Richardson, 78, of Hutchinson, passed away September 25, 2023, at Hospice House, after a brief illness. She was born January 10, 1945, in Hardtner, to Bert and Polly Ann (Gaddis) Nittler. Dayna was raised on the family farm in Lake City with five brothers and was always "Daddy's Girl."

A career educator, Dayna was passionate...

Sep 25, 2023

David Lyle Barb, 71, died September 25, 2023, at Ascension Via Christi-St. Francis, Wichita, KS.  He was born December 20, 1951, in Hutchinson, KS, to David Pat Barb and Roberta Arlene (Goertzen) Barb.

David was a graduate of the Kansas School for the Deaf, Olathe, KS.  He was employed as a hydraulic tester at Eaton Corporation, formerly...