Obituaries

Mar 22, 2023

Tammy Michelle Williams, 40, of Sylvia, died March 22, 2023, at Hospice House. She was born July 17, 1982, in Lyons, to Joseph and Faye (Adams) Williams.

Tammy graduated from Cove High School in Arkansas. She was very social and loved to talk and laugh with friends and family. Tammy enjoyed watching TV, listening to music, and...

Mar 21, 2023

John William Griffin, 82, died March 21, 2023, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. He was born October 16, 1940, in Hutchinson, to William and Doris (Lanning) Griffin.

John graduated from Nickerson High School in 1958. He was a farmer and a true cattleman. John was always outgoing. He played pitch every weekend and also enjoyed dancing and...

Mar 20, 2023

Mark S. Kaegi, 64, of South Hutchinson, died March 20, 2023, at his home. He was born January 27, 1959, in Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, to Stuart Eugene and Betty Louise (Jones) Kaegi.

Mark enjoyed motorcycles, classic cars, working on cars, and driving fast. He liked shooting guns and camping.

Mark is survived by: brothers,...

Mar 19, 2023

Ruth Laverne (Taylor) Starkey, of Russell, Kansas passed away March 19, 2023 at her home in Hutchinson, surrounded by family. Ruth was born June 6, 1930 in Plainville, Kansas to Ellery and Esther Grace (Blauer) Taylor. She was preceded in death by her parents, and a younger sister Wilma Lee (Taylor) Wilson, of Lawrence, Kansas.

Ruth graduated...

Mar 18, 2023

Dolly Fay Dunn, 87, passed away March 18, 2023, at Homestead of Augusta Assisted Living, Augusta, KS.  She was born March 27, 1935, in Hutchinson, KS, to Fred August Redinger and Alice H. (Wedel) Redinger.

Dolly worked as a licensed practical nurse at various hospitals in the Wichita, KS, and Hutchinson, KS, area.  She enjoyed being with...

Mar 16, 2023

Don passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on March 16, 2023, at Hester Care Center on the Wesley Towers Campus, Hutchinson, KS.

Don was born March 28, 1941, to Ted and Dorothy (Brenner) Brening in LaCrosse, KS, where he grew up.  Don graduated from LaCrosse High School in 1959.  He attended Fort Hays State University prior to...

Mar 16, 2023

Gay Newton, 87, died March 16, 2023, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. She was born October 31, 1935, in Syracuse, KS, to George Robert and Edna Doris (Dorwin) Hatton.

Gay graduated from Johnson High School, Johnson, KS.  She was a homemaker, in addition to teaching piano lessons for over 30 years, greeting at Conklin Cars, and...

Mar 15, 2023

Shirley Ann Riemann, 83, passed away March 15, 2023, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, KS.  She was born September 1, 1939, in Hutchinson, KS, to William Gordon and Ruth A. (Wimmer) Gordon.

Shirley was a homemaker and worked as a machinist at Eaton Corporation, retiring with over 20 years of service.  She found great joy in spending...

Mar 14, 2023

Imogene Ann Reece Tilton, 86, died March 14, 2023 at The Arbors, Hutchinson. She was born October 28, 1936, in rural Lerado, to John Fred and Elizabeth "Jane" (Ferguson) Reece.

Imogene grew up on the family farm, and graduated from Langdon High School in 1954, and Sterling College in 1958. She taught K-8 music, instrumental and vocal,...

Mar 13, 2023

Curtis L. Kirkley, 88, of Inman, died March 13, 2023, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born March 1, 1935, in Claremore, OK, to Clarence and Rena Mae (Gilbert) Kirkley.

Curtis graduated from Claremore High School in 1953 and Oklahoma State University at Okmulgee in 1957. He served in the United States Army from 1953-1955. Curtis...

Mar 13, 2023

Delmer Harold Fritz, 90, of Burrton, died March 13, 2023, at home just as he wanted.  He was born March 21, 1932, in Freistatt, MO, to Herold Emil and Dora Louise (Doenning) Fritz.

Delmer graduated from Monett (MO) high school and took courses at Southwest Missouri State University.  He worked for Goodyear Tire & Rubber, Parrott Hodnett,...

Mar 13, 2023

G.T. Holcomb passed away in Hutchinson, on March 13, 2023 at the age of 95. He was born May 12, 1927, on the family farm just outside Plevna, to Theophilus Nathan (Ollie) and Jessie Elizabeth (Baker) Holcomb.

A 1945 graduate of Plevna High School, Theron was a life-long farmer and cattleman, continuing and growing the family farm...

Mar 13, 2023

Bufford 'Red' Loyal Peevyhouse, 91, ascended to his heavenly home on March 13, 2023, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson, KS.  He was born April 7, 1931, in Stigler, OK, to Frank Raspberry Peevyhouse and Lillie Alice (Reed) Peevyhouse.

Red worked as an electrical linemen his entire life.  He enjoyed fishing and hunting.

On December...

Mar 11, 2023

Frederick a Bichet II, 88, Hutchinson, passed away peacefully in his home on March 11, 2023.

Born March 14, 1934, to parents Stewart Bichet and Celeste Reynes, in New Orleans, Fred moved to Florence, KS in 1947, following the death of his father. Located near Florence is the Claude Francis Bichet farmstead, a homestead registered with the...

Mar 11, 2023

Krissy A. Birdwell, 57, of Hutchinson, died March 11, 2023, at her home. She was born October 3, 1965, in Columbus, OH, to Millard McGee and Lois (Ferrell) Cooper.

Krissy graduated from McLeansboro High School, McLeansboro, IL, in 1983, and Hutchinson Community College in 2006. She enjoyed many arts and crafts, including: diamond art, crocheting, cross stitch,...

Mar 11, 2023

Gary J. Banz, 83, died March 11, 2023, in Hutchinson.  Gary was born August 11, 1939, in Hutchinson, to Gerald G. & Mary Margaret (Ryan) Banz, who precede him in death.

He was a 1957 graduate of Haven High School, attended Hutchinson Junior College and then served two years in the United States Naval Reserve. He married...

Mar 8, 2023

Russell Hindle Pope, 88, went from his earthly home to his heavenly home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 8, 2023.  He was born November 1, 1934, in Kansas City, MO, to Thomas Hindle Pope and Flora Virginia (Brock) Pope.

Russell was a 1953 graduate of Northeast High School, Kansas City, MO, and a...

Mar 7, 2023

Warren Farmer, 74, of South Hutchinson died on March 7, 2023. Warren was born to Alpheus Leon "Pete" and Mava Maxine Farmer on February 11, 1949 in Liberal, KS.

Warren graduated from Liberal High School in 1968 where he was an athlete in every sport. He continued his education earning an Associate Degree from Hutchinson Community College. ...

Mar 7, 2023

Our beloved Mark Johnson, 70, of Hutchinson, KS, entered God's Kingdom on March 7, 2023. Mark's passing was untimely.

Mark Allen was born to Marilyn and Waylan Johnson on January 9, 1953, in Virginia, Minnesota. He lived on the Iron Range in Minnesota until he was a teenager when his family moved to Deer Creek, MN. He...

Mar 7, 2023

Joyce Irene Belcher, 85, of Hutchinson, died March 7, 2023, at her home. She was born May 5, 1937, in Hutchinson, to Chester Arthur and Bessie Florence (McKenna) Gould.

Joyce graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1955. She worked as a sales clerk at Pegues and Sears, made custom drapes for Jeanne's Custom Draperies, and then was...