Bernice 'Bea' Katherine Reed
May 6, 2023
Bernice 'Bea' Katherine Reed, 79, passed away May 6, 2023, at her home. She was born May 17, 1943, in Hutchinson, KS, to Verner E. Briggs and Ethel Mary (Hester) Briggs.
Bea began working at F.W. Woolworth Department Store. Shortly thereafter, she married Joseph M. Reed, Sr., during her sophomore year of high school. They...
Victoria Lee O'Neal
May 4, 2023
Victoria Lee O'neal, 49, died May 4, 2023, at her residence in Hutchinson. She was born April 9, 1974, in Hutchinson, to Michael Dennis and Patricia Lee (Patterson) O'neal.
She was a Hutchinson High School graduate in 1993. Later on, she attended Hutchinson Community College, where she earned her paralegal degree in 2002. Victoria worked...
Thelma (Debenham) Travis Chancellor
May 4, 2023
Thelma Mae Chancellor passed away peacefully May 4, 2023, at the Legends Assisted Living facility, Hutchinson, KS at the age of 81 from Parkinson Disease. Thelma was the youngest of five, born September 12, 1941, to parents Charley and Elsie (Dibben) Debenham, rural Abilene, KS.
Attending local one room schools in the Industry community during...
Kathryn (Barrows) Casady Smith
May 4, 2023
Kathryn (Barrows) Casady Smith passed away peacefully on May 4, 2023, in Jupiter, Florida.
She was born in Trenton, Missouri on December 21, 1925, the daughter of George and Martha Barrows. She spent her early years in northern Missouri where her family owned pharmacies. Kathryn happily tended the soda bar as a young girl and,...
Lester Lavon Troyer
May 4, 2023
Lester "Les" Lavon Troyer, 83, died May 4, 2023, at his home in Yoder. He was born August 26, 1939, in Hutchinson, to Oliver and Mary (Yutzy) Troyer.
Les worked for Showalter Oil, eventually owning it for many years and later retired from USD 312 where he did school bus maintenance. He was a member...
Gretchen K. Theisen-Halpain
May 3, 2023
Gretchen Kay Theisen-Halpain, 85, died May 3, 2023, surrounded by her daughters and son-in-law. She was born August 10, 1937, in El Paso, TX, and raised by Karl and Gladys (Stewart) von Metzradt.
Gretchen enjoyed working in retail sales, with cosmetics as her specialty. In addition, she enjoyed fishing, gardening, and traveling (especially when she...
Sharon Mae Blank
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....
Donald Glenn White
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...
Robert 'Bob' Harold Plotner
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,...
Walter Ediger
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....
Roland "Dale" Baker
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...
Sue E. Gore
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,...
Doug Brant
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,...
Dorothy Ann Wheeler
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...
Harry M. Nachtigal
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...
Misti Deberry
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...
Marjorie I. 'Jean' Esau
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....
Jerrine Faye Bonham
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...
Patricia Dell Olson
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...
Berta "Bert" Newton
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...
