Obituaries

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...

Aug 23, 2023

Margaret Elaine Fehrenbacher, 101, died August 23, 2023, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born March 11, 1922, in Moscow, KS, to Harold and Ila (Lindsey) Cadman.

Elaine graduated from Moscow High School and was an insurance coordinator for Kinsley Hospital for many years.

She loved reading, crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, and watching Jeopardy. Even...

Aug 23, 2023

David Allen Polley, 64, of Nickerson, died August 23, 2023, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita. He was born March 21, 1959, in Georgetown, OH, to Grover and Barbara (Hauke) Polley.

David graduated from Ripley Union High School in Ripley, OH, in 1977. He served in the United States Army from 1977 until he retired...

Aug 22, 2023

Eldon E. Bontrager, 91, died August 22, 2023, at Hester Care Center, Hutchinson, KS.  He was born May 5, 1932, in Thomas, OK, to Eli S. and Delila (Miller) Bontrager.

Eldon was a farmer and the founder of Bontrager Custom Cabinets.  He built kitchens for many homes in the area.  For the past 18 years, Eldon was...

Aug 22, 2023

Lori Macy, 61, died August 22, 2023, surrounded by her family, at Pleasant View Home, Inman. She was born August 25, 1961, in Temple Hills, MD, to Harry Franklin II and Dorothy Lorraine (Reder) Biery.

Lori, known by her family as "Gordy", was a homemaker.  She was a collector of numerous figurines and passionate about her dogs.  ...

Aug 21, 2023

Lisa Ann Kilpatrick, 64, died August 21, 2023 at her residence in Hutchinson. She was born April 14, 1959, in Hutchinson, to Walter Watt and Patricia Ann (Zordel) Kilpatrick.

Lisa graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1977. She worked as a meat processor for Doskocil Manufacturing for many years.

In her earlier years, Lisa enjoyed...

Aug 20, 2023

Joeley James (Joe) Rohling, 34, died August 20, 2023, at his home in Lawrence, KS. He was born July 4, 1989, in Hutchinson, to Gary Lee and Cynthia J. (Hatcher) Rohling.

Formerly of Hutchinson, Joe graduated from Millard West High School, Omaha, NE, in 2007. He attended University of Nebraska in Omaha. He worked in sales for...

Aug 19, 2023

William Claude Fillingim was gifted to the world on Christmas Day, December 25, 1937. He was the fourth of nine children born to A. E. "Nick" and Elaine (Waters) Fillingim in Pensacola, Florida. His parents and family instilled in him a love of laughter, a desire to learn, and a determination to work hard. He grew up going to...

Aug 19, 2023

Shelia Louise Underwood, 66, passed away August 19, 2023, at her home in Hutchinson. She was born April 9, 1957, in Hutchinson, to Frances Jean "Jeannie" Drumgould.

Shelia graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1975, and Adela Hale Business School in 1977. She worked for the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services. Shelia's favorite way to...

Aug 18, 2023

Born Monica E. Holland in 1932, to Daniel and Monica Holland of Hutchinson. Monica was raised on her parent's farm just south of Hutchinson along with her five brothers and one sister. She graduated from St. Teresa High School in 1950, and later married Eugene Dick in 1953, her high school sweetheart. They shared 44 years of marriage before...

Aug 17, 2023

Sharon Lynn Fulks died Thursday, August 17, 2023, at her home in Gardner, KS from Acute Myeloid Leukemia. She fought valiantly for three years.

Sharon graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1966. She graduated from Hutchinson Junior College and attended the University of Connecticut for one year before graduating from Kansas State Teacher's College in Emporia in...

Aug 17, 2023

Michael Jerome Howard, 81, died August 17, 2023, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  He was born June 25, 1942, in Shreveport, LA, to Thomas Eugene "Gene" and Lillian Margaret (Lockhart) Howard.

Michael graduated from Garden City High School in 1960.  He served in the United States Army Reserves, retiring as a Master Sergeant after 20 years of service.  ...

Aug 17, 2023

Max D. Miller, 72, died August 17, 2023, at his home.  He was born July 23, 1951, in Newton, KS, to Maurice Gene and Evelyn Nadine (Hughes) Miller.

Max was a 1969 graduate of Hutchinson High School, Hutchinson, KS.  He was a baker at Betts Rainbo Bakery, Hutchinson, KS, retiring with over 20 years of service.  Max...

Aug 15, 2023

Sarah Frances Burris, 89, passed away August 15, 2023, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, KS.  She was born February 3, 1934, in Heard County, GA, to Joe W. and Fannie Lou (Folds) Thaxton.

Sarah married John J. Meadows on May 27, 1955, in Arizona.  He passed away on May 20, 1963.  On July 27, 1971, Sarah married Earl...