Obituaries

Dec 12, 2023

Randy J. Redinger, 70, of Hutchinson, died Friday, December 8, 2023, at Hospice House, in Hutchinson. He was born February 6, 1953, in rural Yoder, to Darwin Leo and Doris Helen (Parker) Redinger.

Randy graduated from Herington High School in 1971. During his life, he worked: as an oil roustabout, in mobile home service, at Hutchinson Correctional...

Dec 12, 2023

David C. Leatherbury Jr., 70, of Hutchinson, died December 12, 2023, at Hospice House. He was born April 25, 1953, in Garden City, to David and Mildred N. (Brown) Leatherbury.

David graduated from Nickerson High School in 1971. He worked in the family business, Dave's Donut Shop, as a baker, as well as a butcher in Colorado....

Dec 11, 2023

Terry Lyn Hamilton, 62, died December 11, 2023, at home.  He was born June 23, 1961, in Elizabeth, LA, to Ernest Lee and Patsy Sue (Garlington) Hamilton.

Terry served in the United States Army from 1979 to 1982.  He was a retired roofer, and enjoyed working on vehicles, remodeling homes, and coloring.

On May 11,...

Dec 11, 2023

We regretfully announce the passing of Nancy Jo Frances Bechtold, 79, of Hutchinson, KS. She passed away unexpectedly on December 11, 2023.  Her family and friends will miss her tremendously.

Nancy was born February 17, 1944.  She grew up in Hiawatha, KS. An independent and vibrant personality from the beginning, Nancy could only be described as a...

Dec 11, 2023

Margie Miller Dick, 89, died December 11, 2023, at Pleasant Hills Home, Hutchinson.  She was born July 5, 1934, in Hutchinson, to William and Ethyl Neighbors.

Margie graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1952 and continued her education at Hutchinson Community College and the University of Kansas. She received a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from McPherson...

Dec 10, 2023

Wilma Wilson, 106, passed away December 10, 2023, at the Arbors, Hutchinson, KS. She was born June 24, 1917, to William C. and Alice M. Herren, in their farm home between Nickerson and Hutchinson, Kansas.

Wilma graduated from Reno Community High School, Nickerson, in 1934, and married Eugene Sturgeon of Zenith, KS, February 5, 1937. He passed...

Dec 9, 2023

Richard Paul "Driller" Hinderliter Sr., 65, of Hutchinson, Kansas, passed away at home on December 9, 2023, with his family by his side. He was born on July 7, 1958, in Punxsutawney, PA, to Richard and Marjorie Hinderliter.

Rick spent nearly 20 years working for the Kansas Department of Transportation. Known to be a "jack of all...

Dec 8, 2023

Joyce Elaine Welker, 87, died Friday, December 8, 2023, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born December 25, 1935, to Marion Edwin and Vivian (Miller) Rich.

Joyce was a 1953 graduate of Nickerson High School and was a member of Sterling Bible Church.

On November 30, 1954, she married John Orva Welker at the Sterling...

Dec 6, 2023

Margaret Ellen Herriman, 86, died December 6, 2023, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  She was born June 4, 1937, in Warsaw, MO, to Irvin Bradshaw and Mary (Soles) Bradshaw.

Margaret was a 1955 graduate of Hutchinson High School.  She graduated from Hutchinson Community College and attended one year of college at Ottawa University.  Margaret was a homemaker and...

Dec 6, 2023

James 'Jim' ODonald Downing, 89, died December 6, 2023, at his home in Hutchinson. He was born September 15, 1934, in Wichita, to Oval and Marie Alice (White) Downing.

Jim graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1952. In 1957, he joined the U.S. Army. He worked as a truck driver for Dillons for many years and retired...

Dec 5, 2023

Otto 'Sonny' Kahler, Jr, 96, passed away peacefully December 5, 2023, at his home in Wichita, KS, with family by his side.  He was born January 5, 1927, in Redwing, KS, the son of Otto William Kahler and Lucy Rosie Mae (Crane) Kahler.

Otto was a longtime resident of Hutchinson, KS, a World War II Navy veteran,...

Dec 3, 2023

Charles Mitchell "Mitch" Baughman, 60, died December 3, 2023, at his home in Arlington. He was born on February 25, 1963, to Paul and Constance" Connie" Cushing Baughman.

Mitch worked as an auto body mechanic.  His hobbies were fishing and camping, being outdoors, and going to car shows. His passion for cars was evident in everything he...

Dec 3, 2023

Elton A. Miller, 77, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born April 26, 1946, near Haven, Kansas and was the son of Albert and Edna Miller.  Elton was a member and deacon of the Old Order Amish Church of Yoder, Kansas.

Elton was a dairy farmer and...

Dec 2, 2023

Robert LeRoy Wiegand, 62, of South Hutchinson, KS, died December 2, 2023, at his home. He was born July 10, 1961, in Denver, CO, to LeRoy R. and Helena A. (Thiele) Wiegand.

Robert graduated from Beloit High School and North Central Kansas Technical College with a degree in electronics. He was the owner of Advantage Siding &...

Dec 2, 2023

Wally L. Crawford, 65, died December 2, 2023, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born September 27, 1958, in Camp Zama, Japan, to Roland W. and Iva Pauline (Riley) Crawford.

Wally graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in Guam, and attended Kansas State University, studying computer engineering. He was employed for the City of Hutchinson as...

Dec 2, 2023

Golda Marie Pope, 89, of Hutchinson, KS, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 2, 2023. She was born on April 25, 1934, in Agenda, KS, to James Vernon Walker and Orpha Evelyn (Kramer) Walker.

Golda was a 1952 graduate of Concordia High School and received her Bachelor of Science degree in nursing...

Dec 1, 2023

Wayne L. Roberson, 78, passed away on December 1, 2023, at his home in Hutchinson. He was born and raised in Hutchinson and graduated from high school there. Later, he moved to Wichita and worked for Koch Industries.

Wayne trained horses and bird dogs for years in Wichita. He won many awards for his exceptional skills. Hunting,...

Dec 1, 2023

Marjorie A. Belt, 91, died December 1, 2023, at her home. She was born May 26, 1932, in Hutchinson, to Raymond C. and Neva (Arwood) Belt.

Marjorie graduated from Buhler High School in 1951, then from Salt City Business College. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and family competitively playing cards and dominoes. During the warm...

Nov 30, 2023

Robert A. Potter (Bob) was born on February 14, 1928, to Noah Henry and Mabel Inez Elizabeth Potter and died at Atlantic Shores Retirement Center on November 30, 2023, where he was lovingly cared for by the staff and frequently visited by his children and their children and grandchildren.

He was born in Inman, Kansas, but lived...

Nov 28, 2023

Calvin M. Sheppard, 98, died November 28, 2023, at Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson.  He was born July 3, 1925, to Roy and Fanny Masters Sheppard, at Grace Hospital in Hutchinson, Kansas, where he had been a life-long Reno County, Hutchinson, Kansas resident.

Calvin grew up on a dairy farm on 56th Street, now known as Sheppard's Acres.  ...