Obituaries

Sep 1, 2023

Bradly Lynn Gibson, 63, of South Hutchinson, died September 1, 2023, at his home. He was born May 23, 1960, in Kiowa, to Gary B. and Sondra K. (Jones) Gibson.

Brad attended Nickerson schools. He was a jack-of-all-trades and loved riding motorcycles. Brad also enjoyed constructing model cars and, in his younger years, going to his Grandpa...

Aug 30, 2023

Marc Edward Justus, 52, died August 30, 2023, at his home in Wichita, KS.  He was born August 11, 1971, in Hutchinson, KS, to Billy Ray Justus and Patricia Ann (Allen) Justus.

Marc is survived by: his father, Billy Ray (Linda Kay) Justus of Hutchinson, KS; children, Cody Thummel of Scott City, KS, Patrisha Kastl of Nevada,...

Aug 29, 2023

Dixie Lee Easdon, 86, met her Savior face to face on August 29, 2023, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family and friends.  She was born April 20, 1937, in Waterloo, IA, to Robert William and Laura Marguerite (Nichols) McCarthy.

Dixie graduated from St. Patrick's High School, Fremont, NE, in 1956. She obtained her Associates...

Aug 28, 2023

Michael Lynn Jennings, 66, died August 28, 2023, at Ascension Via Christi-St. Francis. He was born November 9, 1956, at the Hutchinson Naval Air Station, to James E. and Martha J. "Marty" (Hudson) Jennings.

Mike worked as a chef in numerous restaurants in Hutchinson, Wichita, and Ponca City, OK. He also owned and operated C&J Cycle in...

Aug 28, 2023

John Martinez, 94, died August 28, 2023, at his home in Goddard.  He was born June 12, 1929, in Hutchinson, to Luis and Pevia (Magana) Martinez.

John graduated from Hutchinson High School and served in the United States Marine Corps and United States Army.   He continued serving his country by joining the Army National Guard, retiring as...

Aug 27, 2023

Harold Lynn Dickey, 89, died August 27, 2023, at Legend Senior Living of Hutchinson, KS.  He was born April 15, 1934, in McAllen, TX, to Charlie and Ethel (Thomas) Dickey.

Harold was a dedicated employee of Ref-Chem for 40 years.  After retiring, he enjoyed his lifelong hobbies of fishing, hunting, and golfing.  He loved to garden and...

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...