Obituaries

May 2, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Sharon Mae Blank, 79, on May 2, 2023, at Hospice House in Hutchinson. She was born in Anthony, Kansas on August 21, 1943, to Ralph and Marjorie (Bunce) Johnston.

Sharon graduated from Anthony High School in 1961, and then attended Kansas State University to study elementary education....

May 2, 2023

Donald Glenn White, 60, died May 2, 2023, at his residence in Hutchinson. He was born August 15, 1962, in Du Quoin, IL, to Arthur Leon and Betty Jane (Wantland) White.

Donald graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1981. He worked as a cook for Prairie Dunes Country Club.

In his early...

May 1, 2023

Robert 'Bob' Harold Plotner, 81, entered the Heavenly Kingdom on May 1, 2023, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, KS.  He was born May 10, 1941, in Thayer, KS, to Arthur William Plotner and Margretha Helena (Degenhardt) Plotner.

Bob was a 1960 graduate of Ingalls High School, Ingalls, KS, and attended Garden City Community College, Garden City,...

May 1, 2023

At 6:40 this morning May 1, 2023, Walter Ediger, 95, passed away to his new home in heaven, with his family by his side. He left this world rejoicing, looking forward to meeting Jesus and joining his wife, Tena in their new home. Walter was born April 12, 1928, in Meade, to Henry P. and Katie (Neufield) Ediger....

May 1, 2023

Roland "Dale" Baker, 86, of Hutchinson, died May 1, 2023, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born August 11, 1936, in Owen, Wisconsin, to Alfred and Edna (Gadke) Baker.

Dale served in the United States Air Force. After his discharge, Dale settled...

Apr 30, 2023

Sue E. Gore, 74, a retired cook and formerly of Hutchinson, died April 30, 2023, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born August 9, 1948, in Hutchinson, the daughter of William R. and Lola Fern (Uncapher) Demoret.

Sue was a graduate of Hutchinson High School and Hutchinson Community College. She married Jimmie Gore on July 24,...

Apr 29, 2023

Douglas Marvin Brant passed away, April 29, 2023 in Hutchinson, Kansas, at the age of 69.  Doug Brant, as he was known to friends, was born January 9, 1954, in Newton, Iowa, to Robert and Joan (Wilson) Brant.

During his early childhood, Doug's parents moved the family to Costa Mesa, California,...

Apr 28, 2023

Dorothy Ann Wheeler, 76, passed away April 28, 2023, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, KS. She was born March 1, 1947, in Hutchinson, KS, to Isadore Frank Rohr and Mary Marie (Weiss) Rohr.

Dorothy was a 1965 graduate of Hutchinson High School. She was the owner and operator of a day care center. Dorothy spent hours...

Apr 28, 2023

Harry Milton Nachtigal, 93, died April 28, 2023, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born January 13, 1930, in Buhler, to Peter Frank and Agatha (Wiens) Nachtigal.

Harry attended Newton High School. After high school, he purchased a Harley Davidson motorcycle, and participated in motorcycle shows with his friends. From 1951 to 1953, Harry served...

Apr 26, 2023

Misti Francene DeBerry, 52, of Lyons, died in the arms of her loved ones April 26, 2023, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born September 8, 1970, in Hutchinson, to Edward W. and Sharon K. (Whithorn) Snell.

In addition to being a homemaker, Misti worked for many years as a...

Apr 26, 2023

Marjorie I. 'Jean' Esau, 92, of Hutchinson, died April 26, 2023, at Diversicare of Hutchinson. She was born February 6, 1931, in Seminole, OK, to William T. and Anna Bell (Reddington) Mills.

Jean enjoyed spending her time: sewing, gardening, crocheting, and studying her Bible.

On October 20, 1962, she married Darlow D....

Apr 25, 2023

Jerrine Faye Bonham, 76, of Oklahoma City, died April 25, 2023, in Edmond, Oklahoma. She was born December 27, 1946, in Lawton, Oklahoma, to Lyle and Frankie (Corgill) Posvic.

Jerrine graduated from Ardmore High School in 1965 and attended Harding University for a year before getting married. She later earned her associates degree from Hutchinson...

Apr 25, 2023

Patricia Dell Olson, 88, died at Hospice House, Hutchinson, on April 25, 2023. She was born December 9, 1934, in Anthony, to Homer and Della (Hockett) Donovan.

Pat graduated from Claflin High School in 1952. She went on to get degrees from Kansas State Teacher's College, Wichita State, and Emporia State...

Apr 25, 2023

Berta Lea "Bert" Newton, 91, died April 25, 2023, at Legend Senior Living, Hutchinson. She was born February 6, 1932, in Hutchinson, to Gilbert L. and Leora L. (Green) Dean.

Bert graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1950 and took classes at Hutchinson Community College, McPherson College, and Emporia State University. She was a librarian...

Apr 24, 2023

Roger Leighton Roots, 77, passed away April 24, 2023, after a brief illness, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He is now reunited with the love of his life for over 54 years, Mary.

Roger was born December 4, 1945, in Hutchinson, to Clarence Albert "Bill" and Mildred Isabel (Copeland) Roots. He graduated from Hutchinson High...

Apr 23, 2023

Daniel Wayne 'Danny' Burdette, 64, died April 23, 2023, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, KS. He was born January 11, 1959, in Hutchinson, to Ralph and Alice (Thomas) Burdette.

Danny married Maryland Franklin D. "Frankie" Witt on July 17, 1996. They were married 26 years, though they were together for over 31 years prior to his...

Apr 23, 2023

Donald Dwayne Young , 63, of Hutchinson, Kansas, passed away April 23 , 2023, at his home. Don was born May 9, 1959, to Virgil and Joan (Castleberry) Young in Pratt, Kansas.

After moving to various cities, his family settled in St. John, Kansas, where he graduated...

Apr 23, 2023

Mike Eileen Robinson, 63, passed away April 23, 2023, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born September 13, 1959, in Wichita, KS, to Miguel Casanova, Sr. and Theodora (Thornton) Casanova.

Mike graduated from Wichita East High School, Wichita, KS. She worked as a Medical Receivables Specialist at The Summit, Hutchinson, KS, and attended St....

Apr 22, 2023

Frank N. Blodgett, 84, passed peacefully, after a short illness, surrounded by family on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Frank was born March 2, 1939, in Great Bend, to Kenneth R. and Evelyn G. Blodgett.  Frank lived in Claflin until his family moved to Hutchinson when he was a young boy.   He graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1957,...

Apr 22, 2023

Marlene Ann Marquez, 77, of Buhler, died April 22, 2023, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community. She was born November 19, 1945, in Smith Center.

Marlene graduated from Kensington High School in 1963 and from Hastings Beauty College in 1964. In addition to being a homemaker, she worked as a cosmetologist and provided child care in...