Obituaries

Feb 7, 2026

Kathleen 'Kathy' Ann Chastain, aged 78, died on February 7, 2026, surrounded by her family at her home in Hutchinson, KS. She was born July 26, 1947, in El Dorado, KS, to Elvis Edwin and Catherine Esther (Grant) Sullivan.

Kathy graduated from Campus High School in Wichita, KS in 1965 and later attended Central Bible College in...

Feb 6, 2026

John Orva Welker, 93, died Friday, February 6, 2026, at Mennonite Friendship Manor in South Hutchinson.  He was born, February 9, 1932, in Hutchinson to John Jefferson and Bertha Faye (Zerbe) Welker.

John was a 1950 graduate of Nickerson High School and was a member of the Sterling Bible Church.

On November 30, 1954, he...

Feb 6, 2026

Carey "Doug" Douglas Donham, 74, died February 6, 2026, at Via Christi St. Francis. Doug was born on October 30, 1951, in Los Angeles, CA, to Bill Donham and Jessie Josephine Gillespie.

Doug graduated from Hutchinson High School and attended Hutchinson Community College.

He was an avid golfer and loved watching old westerns.  When the...

Feb 5, 2026

Thomas Earl "Tom" Dillwith, 76, of Hutchinson, died February 5, 2026, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born February 21, 1949, in Bishop, California, to Earl and Alice (Schoustra) Dillwith.

Tom was a devoted servant of God and his community. He graduated from Bishop High School and L.I.F.E. Bible College in Los Angeles. Tom faithfully served...

Feb 5, 2026

Julia Mae Weidman, 89, died February 5, 2026, at Hester Care Center, Hutchinson.  She was born July 5, 1936, in Altamont, KS to George L. and Mary May (Jones) Dove.

Julia grew up in Altamont and Parsons, KS.  She graduated from Parsons High School in 1954 and Parsons Junior College in 1956.  Julia received her Bachelor of...

Feb 4, 2026

Todd Martin Kaiser, 57, died February 4, 2026, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born July 9, 1968, in Hutchinson, KS, to John 'Johnnie' Martin and Nancy Louise (Foster) Kaiser Jr.

Todd was truly a jack of all trades. Whether it was farming, motocross, or working on motorcycles and flying planes. He could do anything he'd...

Feb 4, 2026

David LeRoy Diggs, 69, of Wichita, died February 4, 2026, at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, located in Ascension Via Christi- St. Francis, Wichita. He was born May 19, 1956, in Hutchinson, to Ellis Wayne "Sammy" and Iva Mae (Mooney) Diggs, Sr. David was a man of tradition and deeply rooted, old-fashioned values. He grew up in a family of...

Feb 2, 2026

Nancy Jane Witham, 80, died February 2, 2026, at Hester Care Center, Hutchinson.  She was born March 11, 1945, in Ottumwa, IA, to Troy and Margaret R. (Sutton) Riggins.

Nancy attended Hutchinson High School.  She worked 40 years for Dillon Food Stores, retiring as a pharmacy technician.  Nancy enjoyed watching television and working crossword puzzles.

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Feb 1, 2026

Paul B. Sims, 59, of Hutchinson, died February 1, 2026, at his home. He was born April 14, 1967, in Hutchinson, to Patrick and Catherine (Hostutler) Sims.

Paul worked at Sunset Pawn Shop in Hutchinson where he acquired the passion for older style guns.  He remodeled rental homes with Scott's Property Maintenance, which he truly enjoyed. Paul...

Feb 1, 2026

Phyllis Powell, 96, of Hutchinson, passed away peacefully at Sterling Village in Sterling, on February 1, 2026. She was born April 20,1929, to Otto and Lida (Brock) Zimmerman, in Otis, Kansas.

Phyllis was a 1946 graduate of Hutchinson High School. On October 17, 1950, she married Verne K. Powell in Bentonville, AR. They had been married 43...

Feb 1, 2026

Beloved father, husband and uncle, Richard Allen Wickliffe served his country and his fellow Kansans for many of his 88 years of life before he died on Feb. 1, 2026, at St. Joseph Manor in St. Joseph, Mo.

He was born on March 6, 1937, in Hutchinson, Kansas into a family full of boundless energy - and...

Feb 1, 2026

Ada "Marie" Castle, 97, died February 1, 2026, at Pleasant View Home, Inman. She was born on February 23, 1928, in Plevna, to George Henry and Letha Caroline (Hunt) Hooker.

Marie graduated from Plevna High School. She worked as a custodian for Cessna and Mitchell Grade School, before becoming the Emergency Coordinator of Sunrise Acres Highrise, South...

Jan 29, 2026

James Michael Bemis, 71, passed away January 29, 2026, at Welsey Medical Center in Wichita, KS. He was born April 31, 1954, in Lyons, KS to Charles Edgar and Jessie Alberta (Roberts) Bemis.

At a young age, James decided he wanted to serve his country and joined the United States Air Force. During his time in the...

Jan 28, 2026

Karen Janette Russell, 89, of Hutchinson, passed away January 28, 2026, at Hester Care Center – The Wesley. She was born July 2, 1936, in Hutchinson, Kansas, to Damon H. and Vivian D. (Vincent) McFadden.

Karen was known as a strong, determined, and no-nonsense woman who held herself—and everyone around her—to high standards. While she could be...

Jan 28, 2026

Rebecca S. Cole, 76, of Hutchinson, went to be with her Lord on January 28, 2026. She was born November 15, 1949, in Hutchinson, to Raymond L. and Patricia L. (Siegrist) Robertson.

Rebecca was loved and respected by all who knew her. She graduated from Hutchinson High School and Kansas State University. Rebecca was a draftsman at...

Jan 28, 2026

In Hutchinson, KS on April 15, 1948, Cecil T. Rogers and Virgie Marie Hayes gave birth to their beloved daughter, Margaret (Peg) Sue Rogers. Peg grew up in Castleton, KS where she attended elementary school. She attended high school in Pretty Prairie, and after graduating from Pretty Prairie High School, she furthered her education at Hutchinson Community College and...

Jan 28, 2026

Linda Marie Parsons, 75, of Hutchinson, died January 28, 2026, at Selah Assisted Living of Sunshine Meadows in Buhler. She was born August 5, 1950, in Hutchinson, to Alvin L. and Leota B. (Fisher) Coop.

Linda graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1968, Hutchinson Community College, and Adela Hale School of Business. She worked as a secretary...

Jan 28, 2026

The Lord called Florene Krehbiel home January 28, 2026. She was born April 4, 1935, to Herman and Viola (Graber) Schrag in Hutchinson, Kansas.

On September 6, 1953, she married Sam Krehbiel of Castleton at First Mennonite Church near Pretty Prairie.  Her passions were her faith, family, and helping Sam operate the ranch. She was a kind...

Jan 27, 2026

Darlene Betty Kulick, 92, died January 27, 2026, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community, Buhler.  She was born in a taxi cab during a snowstorm on December 30, 1933, in Goessel, and raised by her grandparents, Jacob and Elizabeth (Lowen) Schmidt of Lehigh.

Darlene graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1951.  She worked in the business office at...

Jan 25, 2026

Steven K. Voth, 56, of Wichita, Kansas, died January 25, 2026. He was born August 7, 1969, in Hutchinson, KS to Eldon & Lois Voth.

Steve graduated from Buhler High School, Buhler, KS in 1987 and from Kansas State University in 1992. Most recently, he worked as an electrical engineer for Textron Aviation in Wichita, KS for...