Obituaries

Nov 20, 2022

Jon Lynn Reifschneider, 61, passed away November 20, 2022, at his home.  He was born January 4, 1961, in Garden City, KS, to Gerald Lynn Reifschneider and Phyllis Joan (Renfro) Reifschneider.  Jon spent a brief time in Saint Louis, MO, before moving to Great Bend, KS.

Jon attended Harrison Junior High School and was a 1979 graduate...

Nov 20, 2022

Pete Whitlock, 91, formerly of Hutchinson, died November 20, 2022, at Victoria Falls Assisted Living, Andover.  He was born June 28, 1931, in Hutchinson, to Thomas Albert and Daisy Alice (Gass) Whitlock.

Pete served in the United States Army and Navy Reserves.  He loved to fish and spend time with family and friends.

Pete is...

Nov 19, 2022

Virginia "Ginger" Stiggins, 71, died Nov. 19, 2022, at KU Medical Center, Kansas City with family by her side.

She was born July 2, 1951, in Hutchinson (on her father's birthday), the daughter of Max "Lynn" and C. Naomi Stiggins. She was a graduate of Partridge High School in 1969. She graduated from the University of Kansas...

Nov 19, 2022

Marvin Leon Nelson, 71, died November 19, 2022, at his home. He was born March 26, 1951, in Ulysses, to John Henry and Fern Marie (Souder) Nelson.

For over 30 years, Marvin was the superintendent for Reno County Public Works.  He also owned his own mechanic business, "Nelson's Automotive".  Marvin enjoyed rebuilding and restoring antique vehicles, and...

Nov 19, 2022

Derek Brent Sheffer, age 71, of McCook, NE, formerly of Hutchinson, KS, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022, at the Community Hospital in McCook.

Derek was born on June 21, 1951, in Phillipsburg, KS to Winton Lott and Peggy Jeanne (Stice) Sheffer. He received his education in Stockton, Kansas where he graduated from high school.

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Nov 17, 2022

Ambrose A. Schneweis, 97, formerly of Hutchinson, passed away November 17, 2022, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Hospital, Wichita, KS.  He was born July 28, 1925, in Odin, KS, to August A. Schneweis and Martha (Penka) Schneweis.

On May 6, 1946, Ambrose married Alice Boor, at the Holy Family Church in Odin, KS.  They shared over...

Nov 17, 2022

Linford James Miller, 69, passed peacefully from this life on November 17, 2022, after a five-month struggle with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Linford was born July 14, 1953, in Hutchinson, to Perry and Judy Miller. Delivered with learning disabilities, he was physically strong and blessed by the nurturing of his devoted parents. He completed eleven years in...

Nov 15, 2022

Jerry Ray Clarke, 79, passed away November 15, 2022, at his home.  He was born December 31, 1942, in Hutchinson, KS, to David James Clarke and Velma Marie (Corkins) Clarke.

Jerry was a 1961 graduate of Ellinwood High School, Ellinwood, KS.  He also graduated from Salt City Business College, Hutchinson.  Jerry served in the United States Army...

Nov 14, 2022

Cora Jeanette Jackson, 88, died on November 14, 2022, in Hutchinson.  She was born September 9, 1934 to James and Lennie Marie (Flynn) Jackson.

Memorial service will be at 10:00 am on December 14, 2022, in the Elliott Chapel.  The service will be conducted by Hands of Christ Ministry.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are...

Nov 13, 2022

Lucille A. 'Lucy' Henry, 91, of Hutchinson passed away peacefully, November 13, 2022, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community, Buhler. She was born June 24, 1931, in Moundridge, to Jacob and Mary (Goering) Kaufman.

Lucy graduated from Moundridge High School, Moundridge, and Bethel College, North Newton, with a Bachelor's degree in Music Education. Lucy displayed her passion for...

Nov 13, 2022

Robert Ayers Hutchison, 90, passed away November 13, 2022, in the arms of his loving wife of 69 years, Pat, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son Randy (Debie), of Centennial, CO, and son Jim (Sondra), of Hutchinson, 6 grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren.

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Nov 12, 2022

Robert "Bob" Eugene Harris, 85, passed away peacefully November 12, 2022 at Hospice House, Hutchinson, KS.  He was born April 27, 1937 in Great Bend, KS, to John Francis Harris and Thelma Mae (Foreman) Harris.

Bob was a 1955 graduate of Great Bend High School.  He attended Kansas State University for two years where he was a...

Nov 12, 2022

Jess Warren Robinson ( Sunrise February 21, 1941- Sunset November 12, 2022)

Warren was the second child born from the union of Gerald Walter Robinson and Frances Waller Robinson Tomlin of Wichita. He graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1959 and attended Hutchinson Junior College. Following in the footsteps of his father, Gerald (serving 25 years), and...

Nov 11, 2022

Barbara Hill passed away November 11, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  She was born November 20, 1947, in Ponca City, OK, to Charlie and Virginia Musser.  Barbara grew up in Ponca City, OK, Wichita Falls, TX, and Salina.

She married Dennis Hogan, in Salina; they later divorced.  Barbara and Dennis had three children; Sherrie (Hogan) Hand,...

Nov 10, 2022

Shirley Lou Adamson, 78, of Hutchinson, died November 10, 2022, at Hospice House. She was born May 2, 1944, in Cunningham, to Charles and Ethel Benson.

Shirley graduated from Cunningham High School and went on to complete her training as a CNA. She worked as a CNA for many years and was a caretaker by nature. Shirley...

Nov 10, 2022

Jimmie J. Goering, 85, died November 10, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born April 18, 1937, in Pretty Prairie, to Ernest and Bertha (Unruh) Goering.

Jimmie graduated from Pretty Prairie High School in 1955, and then attended Hutchinson Community College. He was a supervisor for Cessna / Eaton for 39 years. Jimmie loved to...

Nov 9, 2022

Barton Gael "Bart" Zody, 60, died November 9, 2022, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  He was born November 16, 1961, in Tulsa, OK, and adopted by Dean and Barbara (Brader) Wood.  Bart grew up in Wichita before moving to Hutchinson when he was in the fifth grade.  After Dean's death, Barbara married Keith Zody, and was adopted by Keith.

Nov 9, 2022

Eldon Lee Belote, 83, of Nickerson, died November 9, 2022, at his home. He was born April 14, 1939, in Sylvia, to Harold I. and Edna E. (Dunn) Belote.

Eldon attended Sterling High School. He worked as a refrigeration air-conditioning technician at KDOT for 33 years. A hard worker, Eldon also worked at McQueen Auto Salvage and...

Nov 9, 2022

John Branson "JB" Tarr died in the arms of his loving wife of 72 years on November 9, 2022, on his 91 st birthday, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born November 9, 1931, in Cherokee, OK, to Jesse Cornelius and Lois Fay (Van Wye) Tarr.

JB graduated in 1949 from Planeview High School, Wichita. He went...

Nov 8, 2022

Stephen Michael Ashcraft, 76, was freed from the grasp of dementia and was restored by his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at his home. He was born at Grace Hospital in Hutchinson, KS, on May 3, 1946, to Vernon William and Virginia Blanche Carmichael Ashcraft.

Steve attended Mitchell Grade School and was a proud graduate...