Obituaries

Feb 22, 2026

Wilma Gene "Genie" Popp, 97, of Haven, died February 22, 2026, at Diversicare of Hutchinson. She was born August 3, 1928, in Hutchinson, to Clarence A. and Donna M. (Sterling) Hodges.

Genie graduated from Hutchinson High School and went on to dedicate her life to her family and community. In addition to being a devoted farm wife...

Feb 21, 2026

Curtis E. Richardson, 49, passed away February 21, 2026, in Pratt, Kansas. He was born April 16, 1976, in Hutchinson, to James Eugene and Jacqueline (Clough) Richardson.

Curtis received his GED and attended HCC Vo-Tech program for woodworking and plumbing/HVAC. He worked at Collins Bus and as a maintenance mechanic at Tyson Foods. In his spare time,...

Feb 21, 2026

Linda Delores Zerger, 91, died February 21, 2026, at The Arbors at Waldron Place, Hutchinson. She was the youngest of seven children born to Reinhold J. "Ray" and Emilia K. (Fischer) Borth, on December 27, 1934, in Turkey Creek Township, McPherson County.

Linda graduated from Castleton High School in 1952. She worked for the United States Postal...

Feb 21, 2026

Dawnetta A. Park, 75, of Hutchinson, died February 21, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones at Hospice House in Hutchinson. She was born June 8, 1950, in Hutchinson, to Donald and Eveyln (Schaffer) Wells.

After graduating in 1968 from Trinity High School Dawnetta stepped into the most important role of her life as a mother. While Dawnetta...

Feb 21, 2026

Charles "Mark" Ebeling, 63, died peacefully with his family by his side, February 21, 2026, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  He was born August 12, 1962, in Hutchinson, to Charles Louis and Shirley (Mock) Ebeling.

Mark graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1980, and Hutchinson Community College in 1982.  He was Vice-President and Service Manager for Ebeling Pools,...

Feb 19, 2026

Jack L. McHaley, 96, long-time resident of Hutchinson, died February 19, 2026, in Wichita at Oxford Vista. He was born January 13, 1930, in Reese, Kansas, to George and Marie (Hatheway) McHaley.

On December 13, 1950, he married the love of his life, Anita J. Cooper, in McPherson. They shared nearly 44 years of marriage before her...

Feb 16, 2026

The matriarch of the Rumford Rodeo family, Lola Mayrea Rumford, passed away peacefully at her home on the plains of Abbyville, Kansas, on February 16, 2026, surrounded by her family, after 98 full and beautiful years of life.

Born on September 28, 1927, in Hutchinson, she was the daughter of Sid and Cora...

Feb 16, 2026

Randy Robinson was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He left this world on February 16th, 2026, from natural causes. He was 70.

Randy was born to Dorothy and Chester Robinson of Hutchinson, where he resided most of his life. He attended the University of Kansas where he graduated with a bachelor's in journalism and...

Feb 15, 2026

Rosa Jean Patten, 61, of Hutchinson, Kansas, passed away on February 15, 2026. She was born on February 5, 1965, in Aurora, Illinois, to Mary and Gerald Erickson Sr.

Rosa was a beautiful woman inside and out. She carried herself with strength, confidence, and a spark that drew people in. She was strong-willed and stubborn in the...

Feb 14, 2026

Alyc Waylynn Lakzadeh, was born February 11, 2026, in Hutchinson, to Abriam "Abe" Wayne and Lyndsi Dawn (Granger) Lakzadeh. He passed on Valentine's Day, February 14, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at his home in Hutchinson.

Though Alyc did not spend much time on earth, he made a lasting impact on those who loved him most....

Feb 14, 2026

Kent James Longenecker, age 77, died February 14, 2026, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born July 2, 1948, in Joplin, MO, son to Jack Edwin and Janet Karen (McBeath) Longenecker. Kent graduated from Shawnee Mission North High School in 1966, and the University of Kansas in 1970 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism.

Kent was committed to his...

Feb 13, 2026

William David "Billy" Collier, 72, died February 13, 2026, at his home. William was born June 28, 1953, in rural Reno County, to Willis Lee and Frances Emma (Cooper) Collier.

William graduated from Hutchinson High School before joining the military. He was a lumper for Dillons Warehouse and was a homebody who enjoyed playing video games.

Feb 13, 2026

Cynthia Christine Bruch, aged 58, died February 13, 2026, at Ascencion Via Christi- St. Francis in Wichita. She was born February 20, 1967, in Kingman, KS, to Manuel Loren and Sandra Kay (Yarberry) Bruch.

After graduating from Buhler High School in Buhler, KS, Cynthia advanced her education at Hutchinson Community College, where she earned her associate's degree,...

Feb 11, 2026

Kathleen Marie "Kat" Wiens, 75, passed away on February 11, 2026, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. Kathleen was born on January 19, 1951, in Wichita KS, to Albert Daniel and Jacqueline Ruth (Johnson) West.

Kathleen graduated from Wichita West High School in May, 1969, then attended Fort Hays State and Hesston College before graduating from Bethel College in...

Feb 11, 2026

Kenneth R. "Ken" Stoecker, 82, of Hutchinson, passed away February 11, 2026, at his residence. He was born April 22, 1943, in Colby, Kansas, to Frederick W. and Velma L. (Vollbracht) Stoecker.

Ken graduated from Oakley High School in 1961 and went on to attend Fort Scott Community College and Emporia State University. He proudly served his...

Feb 9, 2026

Margaret Ann Brummett 95, of Hutchinson, died February 9, 2026, at Legend Senior Living. She was born February 10, 1930, in Terlton, Oklahoma, to Joseph and Lydia (Haws) Eales.

Margaret moved to Hutchinson in 1937, graduated from Hutchinson High School, Hutchinson Community College, and received her bachelor's degree from Sterling College. She taught first grade at Graber...

Feb 9, 2026

Robert Duane "Bob" Bass, 73, died February 9, 2026, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born May 26, 1952, in Wray, CO, to Dusty Bass and Bonnie "Beth" Hitchcock.

Bob graduated from Buhler High School in 1971. He worked as a machinist for J & J Drainage, Hutchinson, for many years. Bob had a passion for...

Feb 7, 2026

Richard E. "Dick" Smith, 95, died peacefully February 7, 2026, surrounded by his family, at The Wesley, Hutchinson. Dick was born October 12, 1930, in Hutchinson, the son of Albert L. and Emma L. (Bohling) Smith.

He was a 1948 graduate of Hutchinson High School, 1950 graduate of Hutchinson Community College, and a 1952 graduate of Wichita...

Feb 7, 2026

Vickiann "Vicki" Galloway, 68, died February 7, 2026, at her home in Partridge. She was born October 26, 1957, in Hutchinson, to Max Lynn and Clara Naomi (O'Hara) Stiggins.

Vicki graduated from Haven High School in 1975 and attended Wichita State University, earning a bachelor's degree in education. She later went on and received her master's degree...

Feb 7, 2026

Adam A. Arevalo, 59, of Hutchinson, died unexpectedly February 7, 2026. He was born August 1, 1966, in San Antonio, Texas, to Adam M. Arevalo and Janie Brockway.

Adam was manager for a credit collection company in San Antonio, TX, for over 25 years before becoming manager at The Mission's Place in Hutchinson the past 4 years....