Obituaries

Mar 16, 2023

Gay Newton, 87, died March 16, 2023, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. She was born October 31, 1935, in Syracuse, KS, to George Robert and Edna Doris (Dorwin) Hatton.

Gay graduated from Johnson High School, Johnson, KS.  She was a homemaker, in addition to teaching piano lessons for over 30 years, greeting at Conklin Cars, and...

Mar 15, 2023

Shirley Ann Riemann, 83, passed away March 15, 2023, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, KS.  She was born September 1, 1939, in Hutchinson, KS, to William Gordon and Ruth A. (Wimmer) Gordon.

Shirley was a homemaker and worked as a machinist at Eaton Corporation, retiring with over 20 years of service.  She found great joy in spending...

Mar 14, 2023

Imogene Ann Reece Tilton, 86, died March 14, 2023 at The Arbors, Hutchinson. She was born October 28, 1936, in rural Lerado, to John Fred and Elizabeth "Jane" (Ferguson) Reece.

Imogene grew up on the family farm, and graduated from Langdon High School in 1954, and Sterling College in 1958. She taught K-8 music, instrumental and vocal,...

Mar 13, 2023

Curtis L. Kirkley, 88, of Inman, died March 13, 2023, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born March 1, 1935, in Claremore, OK, to Clarence and Rena Mae (Gilbert) Kirkley.

Curtis graduated from Claremore High School in 1953 and Oklahoma State University at Okmulgee in 1957. He served in the United States Army from 1953-1955. Curtis...

Mar 13, 2023

Delmer Harold Fritz, 90, of Burrton, died March 13, 2023, at home just as he wanted.  He was born March 21, 1932, in Freistatt, MO, to Herold Emil and Dora Louise (Doenning) Fritz.

Delmer graduated from Monett (MO) high school and took courses at Southwest Missouri State University.  He worked for Goodyear Tire & Rubber, Parrott Hodnett,...

Mar 13, 2023

G.T. Holcomb passed away in Hutchinson, on March 13, 2023 at the age of 95. He was born May 12, 1927, on the family farm just outside Plevna, to Theophilus Nathan (Ollie) and Jessie Elizabeth (Baker) Holcomb.

A 1945 graduate of Plevna High School, Theron was a life-long farmer and cattleman, continuing and growing the family farm...

Mar 13, 2023

Bufford 'Red' Loyal Peevyhouse, 91, ascended to his heavenly home on March 13, 2023, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson, KS.  He was born April 7, 1931, in Stigler, OK, to Frank Raspberry Peevyhouse and Lillie Alice (Reed) Peevyhouse.

Red worked as an electrical linemen his entire life.  He enjoyed fishing and hunting.

On December...

Mar 11, 2023

Frederick a Bichet II, 88, Hutchinson, passed away peacefully in his home on March 11, 2023.

Born March 14, 1934, to parents Stewart Bichet and Celeste Reynes, in New Orleans, Fred moved to Florence, KS in 1947, following the death of his father. Located near Florence is the Claude Francis Bichet farmstead, a homestead registered with the...

Mar 11, 2023

Krissy A. Birdwell, 57, of Hutchinson, died March 11, 2023, at her home. She was born October 3, 1965, in Columbus, OH, to Millard McGee and Lois (Ferrell) Cooper.

Krissy graduated from McLeansboro High School, McLeansboro, IL, in 1983, and Hutchinson Community College in 2006. She enjoyed many arts and crafts, including: diamond art, crocheting, cross stitch,...

Mar 11, 2023

Gary J. Banz, 83, died March 11, 2023, in Hutchinson.  Gary was born August 11, 1939, in Hutchinson, to Gerald G. & Mary Margaret (Ryan) Banz, who precede him in death.

He was a 1957 graduate of Haven High School, attended Hutchinson Junior College and then served two years in the United States Naval Reserve. He married...

Mar 8, 2023

Russell Hindle Pope, 88, went from his earthly home to his heavenly home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 8, 2023.  He was born November 1, 1934, in Kansas City, MO, to Thomas Hindle Pope and Flora Virginia (Brock) Pope.

Russell was a 1953 graduate of Northeast High School, Kansas City, MO, and a...

Mar 7, 2023

Warren Farmer, 74, of South Hutchinson died on March 7, 2023. Warren was born to Alpheus Leon "Pete" and Mava Maxine Farmer on February 11, 1949 in Liberal, KS.

Warren graduated from Liberal High School in 1968 where he was an athlete in every sport. He continued his education earning an Associate Degree from Hutchinson Community College. ...

Mar 7, 2023

Our beloved Mark Johnson, 70, of Hutchinson, KS, entered God's Kingdom on March 7, 2023. Mark's passing was untimely.

Mark Allen was born to Marilyn and Waylan Johnson on January 9, 1953, in Virginia, Minnesota. He lived on the Iron Range in Minnesota until he was a teenager when his family moved to Deer Creek, MN. He...

Mar 7, 2023

Joyce Irene Belcher, 85, of Hutchinson, died March 7, 2023, at her home. She was born May 5, 1937, in Hutchinson, to Chester Arthur and Bessie Florence (McKenna) Gould.

Joyce graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1955. She worked as a sales clerk at Pegues and Sears, made custom drapes for Jeanne's Custom Draperies, and then was...

Mar 6, 2023

Steven Serge Mendez, 69, died March 6, 2023, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, surrounded by his loving children. He was born November 22, 1953, in Miami, FL, to Sergio and Mary Nell "Ginger" (Smith) Mendez.

Steven graduated from United High School in Laredo, TX, in 1971. After graduation, he joined the United States Marine Corps and took some...

Mar 6, 2023

Mary Love, 92, of Partridge, died March 6, 2023, at Legend Senior Living in Hutchinson. She was born August 1, 1930, in Hutchinson, to Allen and Naomi (Burns) Buckley.

Mary graduated from Partridge High School. In addition to being a homemaker, she worked as a secretary at the Partridge Co-op for a while and then, as a...

Mar 6, 2023

Herbert Dietrich "Herb" Ruebke, 81, died March 6, 2023, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. He was born May 6, 1941, in rural Pretty Prairie, to Henry H. and Agnes Marie (Krehbiel) Ruebke.

Herb graduated from Pretty Prairie High School.  He worked as a machinist for Cessna, before retiring from Mega Manufacturing. Herb grew up on the family...

Mar 6, 2023

Calvin "Lee" Mackey, 77, died March 6, 2023, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community, Buhler. He was born October 29, 1945, in Emporia, to Robert and Edith (Allen) Mackey.

Lee graduated from Stafford High School in 1963. He served in the United States Army from 1965 to 1969. Lee worked in the beef processing industry for 30 years...

Mar 6, 2023

Bobby 'Bob' Gene Perser, 84, went to be with the Lord on March 6, 2023, at Good Samaritan Society-Hutchinson Village, Hutchinson, KS.  He was born October 31, 1938, to John and Mary (Miller) Perser, in Coffeyville, KS.

Bob served in the Army National Guard of Kansas.  He moved to Hutchinson, KS, where he went to work for...

Mar 5, 2023

Buddy L. "Bud" Epley, 81, of Hutchinson, died March 5, 2023, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born November 23, 1941, in Pratt, to Vern and Agnes (Baxter) Epley.

Bud graduated from Pratt High School, in 1960.  He owned and operated A1 Auto Mechanic Shop.  Bud later worked for Dillons Warehouse, where he retired after 32 years...