Obituaries

Dec 3, 2022

Georgia Myra (Manche) (Bray) Slonaker, 80, of Nickerson, died December 3, 2022, at her home. She was born October 4, 1942, in Hutchinson, to R.C. and Ava L. (Britton) Pitchford.

Myra was a devoted mother who enjoyed time spent with her family. She also enjoyed sewing, crafting, painting, cooking, and floral arranging - at one time owning...

Dec 3, 2022

James Woodrow Anshutz, 70, died December 3, 2022, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born January 8, 1952, in Hutchinson, to Woodrow and Rachel (Zimmerman) Anshutz.

James graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1970, and Hutchinson Community College in 1972. He had a very successful career in the restaurant industry and held management positions all over the...

Dec 3, 2022

Robert L. "Bob" Davis, 85, of Hutchinson, died December 3, 2022, at Good Samaritan, Hutchinson. He was born December 30, 1936, in Trousdale, KS, to Clayton and Stella (Pflieger) Davis.

Bob graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1956, and Hutchinson Community College in 1958.

He worked at Alcoa, in Colorado as a machine operator. Bob...

Dec 3, 2022

Gladys Marie (Yutzy) Meadows, age 89, died December 3, 2022 at Mennonite Friendship Communities. She was born on August 23, 1933, in Hutchinson, Kansas to Edward and Emma Yutzy, the oldest of seven children.

Gladys spent her childhood on a farm outside of Yoder. She attended Harmony Grade School and was a 1952, graduate of Hesston Academy....

Dec 2, 2022

Davy E. Rothe, 86, of Hutchinson, died December 2, 2022, in Hutchinson.  He was born September 14, 1936, in Great Bend, Kansas, the son of Martin W. and Mabel A. Petersilie Rothe of Ness City, KS.

Davy graduated from Ness City High School in 1954.  He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1954 -1957 as...

Dec 2, 2022

Gary Alan Blauer, 81, died December 1, 2022, at his home.  He was born September 19, 1941, in Lyons, to Earl Raymond and Veda Cleo (Jones) Blauer, Sr.

Gary graduated from Phillipsburg High School.  He then received his Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from Fort Hays State University, followed by his Master of Arts in Music Composition...

Nov 30, 2022

Keith A. Wetzel, 77, of Hutchinson, passed after a courageous battle against an unyielding illness at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born May 31, 1945, in Parkville, Missouri, to George and Tena Wetzel.

Keith married Maribell S. Chiles on March 30, 1985.  His love for family was obvious to everyone who knew him. Keith would say...

Nov 30, 2022

Karen Rose Etta Mohr, 80, died November 30, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born May 14, 1942, in Lerado, to Fay and Luressa (Powell) Clough.

Karen was a graduate of Fairfield High School in 1960 and later from Hutchinson Community College. She worked for International Homes for 40 years as a bookkeeper. Karen also...

Nov 30, 2022

Patricia L. Adams, 86, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 30, 2022, at her home in Newton. She was born on April 22, 1936, to Charles and Margaret Gough, in Hutchinson, KS.

Patricia attended Hutchinson High School and Westside Baptist Church. She was a childcare provider and enjoyed sharing her Faith and the...

Nov 29, 2022

Helen Irene Hanavan, 98, passed away November 29, 2022, at Healthcare Resort of Leawood, KS.  She was born August 12, 1924, in Sharon Springs, KS, to Charley W. Newland and Georgia Lee (Finey) Newland.

Helen was a graduate of Sharon Springs High School, Sharon Springs, KS.  She enjoyed sewing, playing cards, and cooking.  After Philip retired, they...

Nov 28, 2022

Richard Dale "Dick" Humiston, 89, died November 28, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  He was born August 30, 1933, in Hutchinson, to Raymond Frank and Ruth Pauline (Griggs) Humiston.

Dick graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1952.  He proudly served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955.  Throughout his career, Dick worked as a...

Nov 27, 2022

Jessie F. (Drake) Showalter, 88, went to be with her Savior on November 27, 2022. She was born to William L. and Ella M. (Dial) Kramel of Blackwater, MO, the 8 th of 10 children.

Jessie was married to Rex Drake for 28 years. He passed in 1982. She remarried to Ray Showalter for 20 years. He...

Nov 26, 2022

Born at the height of the depression in Marion, Kansas on December 15, 1934, Kathleen R. Blew Zimmerman (née Peterson) was one of six children born to George L. and Ilene F. Peterson (née Burgess). Kathleen peacefully entered the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 26, 2022.

Kathleen was a member of St....

Nov 26, 2022

Esther J. Doerksen, 86, died November 26, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born 10 April 1936, in rural Burrton, Reno County, KS, to George W.C. and Mary Jane (Fryar) Westfahl.

She attended VanSickle Grade School in Valley Township and graduated from Haven High School in 1954.  A lifetime rural Burrton resident, Esther was born...

Nov 26, 2022

CELEBRATION OF LIFE

in Honor of

KYLIE RENEE BERRY

Saturday May 27th, 2-4 PM

Casual/Informal Come and Go

Livingston Funeral Home Activity Building

1830 North Main Street

Kingman, KS

Refreshments and Birthday Cake served

Kylie Renee Berry, 32,...

Nov 25, 2022

Martin H. Dirksen, 82, of Hutchinson, died November 25, 2022, at Diversicare, Hutchinson.  He was born May 5, 1940, in Hutchinson to Martin Harold and Dorothy Lea (Harrison) Dirksen.

Martin graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1958 and from Union College in 1965.  He was an educator and worked for Walgreens.  Martin was an avid hiker, enjoyed...

Nov 25, 2022

Doyle R. Ramsey, 71, passed away Friday, November 25, 2022, at his home.  He was born March 9, 1951, in Great Bend, KS, to Olen O. and Alma M. (Rich) Ramsey.

After graduating from McPherson College, McPherson, KS, Doyle began his career as an accountant, ultimately landing at Republic Paperboard, where he worked for nearly 20 years,...

Nov 25, 2022

Dale Perry Jewett, 95, died November 25, 2022 at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born June 23, 1927, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma to Fred Allen and Eva (Perry) Jewett.

Dale graduated from Oklahoma A & M with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. He served in the United States Navy from 1945-1946. On December 17, 1950, he...

Nov 24, 2022

Lynda Faye Lohf, 59, of Hutchinson, died November 24, 2022, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born on December 14, 1962, in Hutchinson, to Brenda (Borth) Lohf.

Lynda was a graduate of Beloit High School in 1981.  She worked as a home painter and was very skilled, never spilling a drop. Lynda was also very artistic and...

Nov 24, 2022

Jerry Dean East passed away peacefully November 24, 2022, at home after a long battle with many health issues.  He was born September 5, 1946, in Hutchinson.  He was the son of Jean Adams and step-father Bob Adams and John East and step-mother Irene East.

Jerry graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1964 and from Emporia State...