Obituaries

Feb 17, 2023

Jill Renee Hiebert, 50, died February 17, 2023, at her home in Mt Hope. She was born Jan. 28, 1973, in Hutchinson to William and Angie (Warneke) Wiese.

Jill was confirmed at St Paul's Lutheran Church in Haven on May 17, 1987. Jill graduated from Haven High School in 1991, and attended Hutchinson Community College. She worked...

Feb 16, 2023

Jo Anne Leasure, 88, of Hutchinson, died February 16, 2023, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community in Buhler. She was born July 31,1934, in Dodge City, to Gordon Ray and Bessie Bethel (Pierce) Vance.

Jo Anne graduated from Dodge City High School in 1952. She worked as a bookkeeper for many years at Kline Insurance and then Fee...

Feb 16, 2023

Charles 'Charlie' Howard Pitts, age 91, died February 16, 2023, in Hutchinson, KS. He was born June 20, 1931, to Charles Harold Pitts and Sarah Patton (Freerksen) Pitts.

Charlie graduated from Satanta High School, Satanta, KS. He was a very successful entrepreneur, owning Charlie's Service and Wrecker Service, along with other businesses.

Charlie enjoyed watching...

Feb 14, 2023

Jason 'Jay' Charles Faris, 28, died February 14, 2023, at his residence in Wichita, KS.  He was born January 8, 1995, in Lyons, KS, to Jason James Faris and Jacqueline (McCutcheon) Faris.

Jay graduated from Hutchinson High School in 2015.  After graduation, he moved to Wichita, KS, where he attended church because he had a tremendous faith...

Feb 14, 2023

Rex Allen Repass, 72, of Wichita, died February 14, 2023, at Legacy at College Hill in Wichita. He was born June 28, 1950, in Dodge City, to Bill and Frances Repass.

Rex attended Hutchinson High School. After high school, he managed multiple bowling centers with his family.

Along with his mother, Frances, Rex was a...

Feb 13, 2023

Barbara Fern Kincaid, 77, died February 13, 2023, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  She was born February 24, 1945, in Hutchinson, to William Robert and Barbara Fern (Hayden) Allam, Sr.

Barbara graduated from Haven High School in 1963.  She was a lifelong member of  Haven United Methodist Church and belonged to P.E.O. Chapter BL.

On May...

Feb 12, 2023

Andrew Jay McCurry,72, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023, at his home in Burrton, KS surrounded by his loving family.

Andy was born on September 8, 1950 in Hutchinson, KS to Ruth (Campbell) and A.J. McCurry. Andy graduated from Burrton High School in 1968; obtained a B.S. degree in Animal Sciences & Industry from Kansas State University...

Feb 12, 2023

Linda Lee Caley, 75, died February 12, 2023, at her home in Hutchinson. She was born May 4, 1947, in Long Beach, California, to Billy Curtis and Phyllis (Kennison) Young.

Linda graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1965. She worked for many years as a lab tech at the hospital. Linda was a member of Church of...

Feb 10, 2023

Carol Ann Giles, 75, died February 10, 2023, at Diversicare of Hutchinson. She was born May 22, 1947, in Wichita, KS, to Elmer Lester and Wilma Lucille (Nossaman) Spain.

Carol graduated from Kingman High School in 1965 and went on to become an LPN at Hutchinson Hospital where she retired. Carol attended Solid Rock Bible Church, South...

Feb 10, 2023

Gladys M. Yoder, 86, died February 10, 2023, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. She was born January 12, 1937, in Hutchinson, to Earl and Mae (Brinkmeier) Schletzbaum.

Gladys attended Countryside Baptist Church. She worked with the Fine Arts at the Kansas State Fair for many years. After retiring from bookkeeping at Hageman Accounting, Gladys learned beadwork....

Feb 9, 2023

Becky (Salmon) Rich, 74, died February 9, 2023, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born Mary Beth Salmon on September 27, 1948, in Hutchinson, to Gerald and Bernice (Kaufman) Salmon.

Becky graduated from Buhler High School and Hutchinson Community College. She was a dedicated mother and homemaker for many years. Becky loved to spend time in nature,...

Feb 9, 2023

Brent Wayne Nelson, 68, of Falun, KS, died peacefully February 9, 2023, of throat cancer at Hospice House, Hutchinson, with his older brother by his side.  He returned to the earth shrouded in his favorite Pendleton wool blanket February 13, 2023, in a green burial at Heart Land Prairie Cemetery, New Cambria, Kansas.

Brent was the son...

Feb 9, 2023

Sherry Jean Teter, 70, of Buhler, died February 9, 2023, at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice in Wichita. She was born August 16, 1952, in Hutchinson, to Eldon I. and D. Gene (Gober) Beavers.

Sherry graduated from Buhler High School in 1971. She was primarily a housewife and mother. Sherry loved being outside and spending time with her...

Feb 9, 2023

Richard M. "Rick" Caldwell, 70, died February 9, 2023, at Select Specialty Hospital, Kansas City, KS. He was born February 8, 1953, in Hutchinson, to Guy Merl and Josephine Anne (Freeto) Caldwell.

Rick graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1971 and attended the University of Kansas. He was the director of operations for Caldwell Greenhouse in Hutchinson...

Feb 8, 2023

Mildred Irene Brown, 88, of Hutchinson, passed away on February 8, 2023.  She was born June 20, 1934, in Pretty Prairie, KS, to William Jennings Bryan and Adah Catherine (Elliott) Lintecum.

Irene graduated from Nickerson Rural High School.  She retired from 1 st National Bank as well as Alexander's Jewelry.  She loved cooking, music, concerts, reading and...

Feb 7, 2023

Katherine Mae "Kathy" Kittle, 81, died peacefully February 7, 2023, at her home. She was born October 9, 1941, in Aurora, NE, to John Thomas and Geraldine Lee (Tatum) Adams.

Kathy graduated from Aurora High School, Aurora, NE.  After moving to Hutchinson, she received her associate degree from Hutchinson Community College.  Kathy was a professional artist and...

Feb 7, 2023

Virginia LaRee Shumpert, 61, died February 7, 2023, at Chase County Care and Rehab, Cottonwood Falls. She was born September 6, 1961, in Partridge, to Anthony David and Janice LaRee (Northrop) McGraw.

Virginia graduated from Nickerson High School in 1979. Following graduation, she attended Fort Hays State University for four years. Virginia played basketball, baseball and track...

Feb 5, 2023

Donna Bernadine Schwertfeger, 90, passed away February 5, 2023, at her home.  She was born July 4, 1932, in Pratt, KS, to Earl Vernon Rolf and Tressa (Gimpel) Rolf.

Donna was a 1950 graduate of Pratt High School, Pratt, KS.  She also graduated from Goodland Technical Vocational School, Goodland, KS.

Donna was a homemaker who...

Feb 5, 2023

Kay F. (Clifford) Reiter came into the world on March 28, 1943, in Hutchinson, to Fabrin "Fay" Clifford and Frances L. (Beck) Clifford. This special angel passed away on February 5, 2023, at Hospice House of Reno County. She was 79 years of age.

Kay's 'Love Language' was to serve and care for others. This was observed...

Feb 4, 2023

Vida Marie (Miller) Yutzy, 93, died February 4, 2023, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community, Buhler. She was born February 25, 1929, in Kalona, Iowa, to Sylvanus and Martha (Beachy) Miller.

Vida completed the McPherson College LPN program and was very proud of her career as a nurse. She was a South Hutchinson resident for over 60 years...