Obituaries

Sep 9, 2023

Linda L. (Niedens) Banz, 78, died September 9, 2023, at Legend of Hutchinson. She was born August 8, 1945, in Dodge City, to Leo Alexander and Elsie Louise (Maier) Niedens.

Linda grew up on a farm between Dodge City and Jetmore.  After graduating Dodge City High School in 1963, she attended Adela Hale School of Business in...

Sep 8, 2023

Wilma Ruth Sweet, 94, died on September 8, 2023, at Pleasant Hills, Hutchinson. She was born July 17, 1929, in Vista, Missouri, to John Logan and Nellie (Kelley) Peery.

Wilma graduated high school in Missouri and went on to earn her associates degree. She was an administrative assistant for many years at USD 308. Wilma was very...

Sep 8, 2023

Janice 'Jan' Lynette Stiggins Landon Richardson, 77, died September 8, 2023, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born August 2, 1946 in Hutchinson, the daughter of Max Lynn and Clara Naomi (O' Hara) Stiggins.

Jan was a 1964 graduate of Partridge Rural High School. She had three careers, first as a finance company manager for 20...

Sep 8, 2023

Evelyn 'Eve' Marie Rude, 62, died September 8, 2023, at her home in Arlington. She was born November 8, 1960, in Salina, to Don Knox and Mary (Jones) Knox.

Eve attended Salina Central North High School and shortly after graduation, she joined the United States Marine Corps. After serving her country, Eve became a homemaker, dedicating her...

Sep 6, 2023

NelLouise "Nel" Smith 79, entered the presence of the Lord on September 6, 2023, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  She was born December 28, 1943, in Kansas City, MO, to Harold K. and Aldene (Wall) Voth, DDS.

Nel graduated from Haven High School in 1961, and received her nursing degree in 1980 from the Hutchinson Hospital School...

Sep 6, 2023

Iva Avalon (Hahn) Reihl, 92, died September 6, 2023. She was born to Virgil and Martha Hahn, on May 5, 1931 in Great Bend, KS.  She grew up near Seward, KS, later moving to Hutchinson, KS.

On April 23, 1950, she married Robert Edgington. They later divorced.  On April 1, 1966, she married Garrett Reihl.

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Sep 4, 2023

Treva Jenell Ellis, 84, passed from this earth on September 4, 2023, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, KS. She was born March 21, 1939, in Lyons, KS, to John and Clarene Schmidt Handy. In 1943 Lloyd Ankerkolz became the father she held in highest regards.

During Treva's third grade year, the family moved to Sylvia, KS, where...

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...