Obituaries

Aug 9, 2023

Dr. James A. "Jim" Dickerson, 75, died Aug. 9, 2023, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  He was born July 8, 1948, in St. Paul, MN, to Joseph and Melicent (Melly) Fritze Dickerson.

Dr. Dickerson received his Bachelor Degree in History and Psychology from the University of Maryland, a Masters Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of...

Aug 9, 2023

Sharon Lea Fowler, 78, died August 9, 2023, at Diversicare of Hutchinson.  She was born June 13, 1945, in Dodge City, to Carl and Eleanor Maree (Hink) Hickey.

Sharon worked for various companies.  Later in life, she received her Commercial Driver's License.  Sharon was a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church, Hutchinson.

On May 4, 1967,...

Aug 8, 2023

John Beckman, age 92, residing in Hutchinson, Kansas, passed away on August 8, 2023.

John was born to John and Olive (Harsh) Beckman on June 4, 1931, in Cumberland, Maryland. He had 4 siblings: Joyce Buckley, Avenel Parsons, Doris Arnold and Don Beckman.

John married Geraldine Mary Ford on June 7, 1950, and they had...

Aug 8, 2023

Margaret Dee Ann England, 80, died August 8, 2023, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born February 9, 1943, in Hutchinson, to Robert and Maxine (Bramley) England.

Margaret graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1961 and then from University of Nebraska in Omaha with a degree in construction engineering. She retired from Reno County Public Works....

Aug 7, 2023

Susana Barron, 61, died August 7, 2023, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  She was born March 27, 1962, in Lubbock, TX, to Cresencio Escobedo and Sulema (Leal) Barron.

For over eight years, Susana was an office administrator for Angels Care Home Health.  She enjoyed watching True Crime Shows, Lifetime movies, cooking, praying, relaxing and her Dallas Cowboys.  Above...

Aug 7, 2023

Darrel A. Beer, 80, of Hutchinson, died August 7, 2023, at his home. He was born December 10, 1942, Hutchinson, to Leonard D. and Ethelda (Gordon) Beer.

Darrel graduated from Hutchinson High School. He enjoyed fishing, photography, and model cars.

Darrel is survived by: son, Corey (Jessica) Beer, Haysville; daughter, Emily Beer, Switzerland; grandchildren, Isabelle...

Aug 7, 2023

William A. "Bill" Stewart II went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, August 7, 2023, in Lewisville, TX.  He was born December 27, 1950, in Salina, to William A. "Bill" and Doris O. (Landess) Stewart.

Bill Graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1969, and attended Hutchinson Community Junior College.  He served four years in...

Aug 7, 2023

Wayne Archie Nobbs, Jr., 86, of Hutchinson, died August 7, 2023, at Hospice House. He was born August 27, 1936, in Wichita, to Wayne Archie and Audrey Ann (Lauchland) Nobbs, Sr.

Wayne graduated from Wichita East High School in 1955 and attended Wichita State University. He started working in the aircraft industry and then worked as a...

Aug 4, 2023

Betty Lou Preston passed peacefully at the age of 93 on August 4, 2023 at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born September 29, 1929, in Hutchinson, to Roy Edward and Lillian Jane (Evans) Lyen.

Betty attended Hutchinson High School. She went on to College of Cosmetology in Dodge City. She was a beautician and owned her own...

Aug 3, 2023

Samuel Leighton "Sam" Roots, 49, formerly of Hutchinson, died August 3, 2023, in Grand Junction, CO, with his brother, Matthew, and his best friend, Jules, by his side. He was born November 23, 1973, in Seoul, Korea, and adopted by Roger Leighton and Mary Arnelda (Glass) Roots.

Sam graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1992.  He owned...

Aug 3, 2023

Mary Margaret Werth, 73, died August 3, 2023, at Ascension St. John Jane Phillips Hospital, Bartlesville, OK. She was born September 5, 1949, in Okeene, OK, to Henry and Marie (Kirchner) Huhman.

Mary attended St. Mary's Catholic School in Okeene, OK, and was a 1968 graduate of Okeene High School. She was employed as the Head Cashier...

Aug 2, 2023

Marsha Hobbs, 80, originally from Turon, died August 2, 2023, at Paramount Community Living and Rehab, Newton. She was born September 12, 1942, in Garden City, to George F. and G. Erlene (Bunyan) Mall.

Marsha graduated from Turon High School in 1960, and attended Salt City Business College, Hutchinson. On November 19, 1960, she married her high...

Aug 2, 2023

Clifford Lee Ediger, 92, of Hutchinson, died August 2, 2023, at Pleasant View Home, Inman. He was born April 7, 1931, in Inman, to Henry and Minnie (Peters) Ediger.

Cliff graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1949 and attended Hutchinson Community College. He worked as a press operator at the Hutchinson News for 39 years. Cliff also...

Aug 1, 2023

John Patrick "Pat" Murphy, 75, died August 1, 2023, at his home, freeing his body from the excruciating pain he had endured for 15 years. He was born January 16, 1948, in Norton, to Gerald Earl and Marian E. (Powell) Murphy.

Pat graduated from Scott City High School, and then entered the United States Army.  He served...

Jul 31, 2023

Larry Dean Pepperd, 69, died July 31, 2023, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, KS.  He was born September 23, 1953, in Pratt, KS, to Dwight and Shirley Maxine (Heape) Pepperd.

Larry was a 1971 graduate of Goddard High School, Goddard, KS.  He served in the United States Army from May 1971 to September 1975.  Larry was an...

Jul 30, 2023

Ray Edwin Bontrager, 86, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023, in Haven, Kansas. Ray was born October 7, 1936, to Jerry and Edna Bontrager in Hutchinson, Kansas.

Ray attended Haven High School and Hesston Academy graduating in 1954, and then attended Hesston College. He was married to Carol Martin at her home near Wellman, Iowa in...

Jul 28, 2023

James William "Jim" Rhaesa, 91, died July 28, 2023, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  He was born July 14, 1932, in Detroit, MI, to James Robert and Eleanor Elise (Ironside) Rhaesa.

Jim graduated from Wayne Memorial High School, Wayne, MI, in 1951, Sterling College in 1955, and received his Master's Degree from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary in 1958.  He...

Jul 27, 2023

Cheryl Renee Engelhardt, 69, of Hutchinson, KS died on July 27, 2023. She was born September 15, 1953 in Pratt, Kansas to Elmer E. and Lavada P. (Quasebarth) Engelhardt.

Cheryl graduated from Chase High School and Brown Mackie College-Salina. She worked at Rice County Abstract and Gibson's in Great Bend, Ks. In 1998 she moved to Hutchinson...

Jul 27, 2023

Clinton Dean "Cracker" McIlrath, 66, of Kingman, died July 27, 2023, at his home. He was born November 15, 1956, in Kingman, to William and Janis (Wagner) McIlrath.

Clinton graduated from Kingman High School in 1976. He retired as a mechanic, welder, and fabricator. Clinton was the biggest fan of NASCAR.

On February 14, 2001,...

Jul 27, 2023

Jodi Brack-Simmons, 77, of Hutchinson, died July 27, 2023, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. She was born October 20, 1945, in Newton, to Charles and Gladine (McClure) Smith.

Jodi graduated from Newton High School in 1963 and later attended Butler Community College. She was an administrative assistant for USD 308 middle schools for many years. Jodi was...