Obituaries

Mar 2, 2023

Betty L. (Jones) Kaegi, 92, of South Hutchinson, died March 2, 2023, at Diversicare, in Hutchinson. She was born June 20, 1930, in Hutchinson, to Lloyd T. and Mabel C. (Smith) Jones.

Betty graduated from Burrton High School in 1948. She attended Crossroads Christian Church. Betty had a passion for teaching children Sunday School. She taught it...

Feb 28, 2023

Paulette Schrock, 97, passed away February 28, 2023 at Diversicare of Hutchinson.  She was born August 14, 1925, in St. Louis, MO, to Willard Collier and Charlotte (Fulton) Collier.

Paulette was raised in St. Joseph, MO, where she met and married Donn Lainson.  Together they had four children and eventually moved to Hutchinson, KS.  She was a...

Feb 28, 2023

Leslie Green, 90, died February 28, 2023, at his daughter's home in Albuquerque, NM. He was born June 12, 1932, in Lenapah, OK, to Willis Ray and Susie Belle (Shufeldt) Green.

Leslie served in the United States Army and was called to duty in the Korean War in Battery A: 145 th Anti-Artillery Battalion, 45...

Feb 26, 2023

Sandra 'Sandy' K. West, 80, passed away February 26, 2023, at Good Samaritan Society-Hutchinson Village.  She was born September 22, 1942, in Hutchinson, KS, to Benjamin Franklin Lock and Fannie Bertha (Sims) Lock.  Sandy was the last daughter born into the Lock family.

Sandy was a 1960 graduate of Hutchinson High School and attended Hutchinson Community College. ...

Feb 26, 2023

Sheryl Irene Lyon, 63, of Hutchinson, died February 26, 2023, at Hutchinson Health & Rehab. She was born May 1, 1959, in Hutchinson, to Alvin and Louise (Ford) Lyon.

Sheryl graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1977. She worked as kitchen staff over the years in Big M truck stop, Bonanza, Applebee's, and Presto in Great Bend...

Feb 26, 2023

Sue Wagler, 80, died on February 26, 2023, at Hospice House. She was born June 7, 1942, in Hutchinson, to Gilbert and Alta (Schmidt) Marteney.

Sue graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1960, and then attended Hutchinson Community College. She was a homemaker and a farmer's wife. Sue enjoyed reading, puzzles, and spending time with friends.

Feb 25, 2023

Jacqueline "Jackie" Ann Boucos, 74, died February 25, 2023, at Regent Park Assisted Living, Wichita. She was born March 11, 1948, in Brawley, CA, to William Quentin and Frances Adalia (Lambertus) Worthy.

Jackie graduated from Maryvale High School, Phoenix. She attended Barton Community College, where she earned her associate degree. Jacqueline worked as a custodian at Hutchinson...

Feb 25, 2023

Matthew Gerard "Matt" Schrock, 56, died February 25, 2023, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  He was born July 20, 1966, in Hutchinson, to Gene Allen and Mary Ellen (Egbert) Schrock.

Matt graduated from Trinity Catholic High School in 1985, and Hutchinson Community College in 1987.  He worked as an electrician for Arconic.  Matt enjoyed cooking, riding his motorcycle,...

Feb 25, 2023

Doris Marie (Klingensmith) Weingartner, 79, of Sun City, AZ, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Morningstar Arrowhead in Glendale, AZ.  The youngest of seven children, she was born July 5, 1943, in Coldwater, to Harry and Bessie (Dunham) Klingensmith.

On June 20, 1963, Doris married Richard Weingartner in Pratt. He preceded her in death...

Feb 23, 2023

Brian Lee Garza, 43, of Hutchinson, died February 23, 2023, as a result of a traffic accident near Haven. He was born March 31, 1979, in Satanta, to Caroline Garza.

Brian graduated from Hugoton High School in 1998 and attended HVAC trade school. He was a technician at Cheney Door Company. Brian loved being outdoors, going to...

Feb 23, 2023

Doris VanderGiesen, 80, died Thursday February 23, 2023, at the Hillsboro Community Hospital, at Hillsboro, KS.  She was born September 28, 1942, in Beloit, to Daniel and Lucile (Kimble) VanderGiesen.

Doris graduated from Downs High School, Downs, KS, in 1960.  She earned her bachelor's degree from Kansas Wesleyan University, Salina, in Education and French in 1964 and...

Feb 23, 2023

Neomi Mayree (McLean) Friesen, 92, passed away February 23, 2023, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community, Buhler. She was born May 15, 1930, in rural Reno County, to Fargie and Eva Marie (Hirst) McLean.

Neomi graduated from Partridge High School in 1947. After graduation, she went on to Hutchinson Community College, where she was trained in nursing. Neomi...

Feb 23, 2023

Susan Kay Nelson, 77, died February 23, 2023, at Pleasant View Home of Inman, KS. She was born January 4, 1946, in Sioux City, IA, to Dale and Lorraine Nelson.

Susan graduated from Jefferson City High School and Mercy School of Nursing. She was a retired Registered Nurse from Lutheran Medical Center, now known as Exempla HealthCare,...

Feb 22, 2023

Donald Wayne "Don" Ragsdale, 82, died February 22, 2023. Donald was born March 24, 1940, in Wichita, KS, to James O. and Ruby E. (Gillett) Ragsdale.

Don graduated from HCC and WSU. He served in the United States Navy, having served aboard the aircraft carrier, USS Lexington.  He retired from Fishers Transmission as a service writer. He...

Feb 22, 2023

Albert Morris Sebastian, 60, died February 22, 2023, with his family by his side at his home, in Hutchinson. He was born March 4, 1962, in Oklahoma City, OK, to Barbara Ann Deal.

Albert graduated from Del City High School, Del City, OK, in 1980. After high school, he served in the United States Navy.

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Feb 22, 2023

Rosemary Mourn was born in Newton, KS, on October 4, 1927, to Frank and Rosaline (McCarthy) Bornowsky.

She was preceded in death by: her parents; brothers, Francis, Bernard, and Mark; husband, Rawlin; son, Bruce (Connie); daughter, Nancy; and granddaughter, Kimberly.

Rosemary is survived by: ten of her children, Theresa Lewis (Ken), Anthony (Patsy), David (Jean),...

Feb 21, 2023

Ruth T. Barker born in Topeka on July 18, 1935 passed away February 21, 2023 at Hospice House in Hutchinson.  She was the third daughter of Dr. Floyd and Florence (Fink) Taggart.

Ruth grew up in Topeka, graduated from Topeka High School in 1953 and went on to attend Kansas University in 1957 earning a Bachelor of...

Feb 20, 2023

Frank Capetillo, 73, of South Hutchinson, died February 20, 2023, at Hospice House of Hutchinson. He was born March 9, 1949, in Kyle, TX, to Guadalupe Torres Capetillo and Jesusa Hernandez Capetillo.

Frank earned his GED and spent several decades as a career carpenter and roofer. Independent but community oriented, he enjoyed the outdoors as a way...

Feb 20, 2023

Frank Lynn Bean, 72, died unexpectedly February 20, 2023.  He was born July 14, 1950, in Hutchinson, to Frank Buford and Betty Berniece (Gennetten) Bean.

Frank graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1968, Hutchinson Community Junior College in 1970, Pittsburg State University in 1972, and received his Master's Degree from Emporia State University in 1978.  Frank was...

Feb 19, 2023

Judith C. Kreps, 80, of Omaha, NE, died February 19, 2023, at The Arbors at Waldron Place, Hutchinson. She was born January 15, 1943, in Omaha, NE, to Edward M. and Lenora R. (Bridgeford) Hill.

Judith was the Midwest Educational Coordinator at Eric Nelson News. She later convinced the owner to open bookstores, which she operated. Judith...