Obituaries

Aug 15, 2023

Jo Ann Reed Cole, 95, of Hutchinson, died August 15, 2023, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born April 17, 1928, in Larned, to H. Leon "Hopper" and Mae (Couchman) Reed.

Jo Ann graduated from Larned High School in 1946 and Stephens College in Columbia, MO, in 1948. She was owner and president of Jo Ann's...

Aug 14, 2023

Ronald Guy "Ron" Salyer, 88, died August 14, 2023, at his home.  He was born August 27, 1934, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Dr. Guy and Vera (Hickman) Salyer.

Ron graduated from Menomonie High School, Menomonie, WI, and received his Bachelor of Political Science from the University of Kansas.  On October 9, 1959, he married Marilyn Peer,...

Aug 13, 2023

Clara Helmuth Miller, 92, went peacefully home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson, KS.  She was born on April 20, 1931, near Hutchinson, KS, the fourth of ten children, to John and Fannie (Bontrager) Helmuth.

On April 16, 1950, she was united in marriage to...

Aug 12, 2023

Jeannine Ann Rayl, 92, died August 12, 2023, surrounded by her family, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  She was born October 31, 1930, in Hutchinson, to Hal C. and Anna (Magyar) Nelson.

Jeannine graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1947, and received her nursing degree from Hutchinson Community Junior College.  She was one of the first two married...

Aug 11, 2023

Marjorie Ann Loewen (Marge) born December 11, 1930, passed from this life August 11, 2023. She was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, sister and friend, and a sweet, gentle caring soul.

Marge was born December 11, 1930, in Moundridge, KS, the daughter of Lewis and Emma Bender.

She was a faithful longtime member of...

Aug 11, 2023

Diane Kay Beck, 78 — beloved wife, mother, grandma, sister, and friend — died August 11, 2023, at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice in Wichita. She was born Nov. 20, 1944, to Kenneth E. and Mary (Deck) Crow, and grew up in Abbyville.

A 1962 graduate of Fairfield North High School in Plevna, Diane attended Hutchinson Community Junior...

Aug 10, 2023

Donna Louise Anderson, 87, went peacefully home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 10, 2023, surrounded by family and a very special friend.  She was born May 31, 1936, in Parsons, KS, to James and Elsie (Neagle) Standley.

In 1954, Donna graduated from Labette County Community High School in Altamont, KS.  She was the...

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...