Obituaries

Aug 13, 2022

Mike Miller, 75, died August 13, 2022, at his home in Hutchinson.  He was born April 23, 1947, in Long Beach, CA, the son of Dean Calvin Baker and Dorothy May (Barrett) Hollingsworth.

Mike is survived by: sons, Tom of Lawrence, Robert of Wichita, Tim of Phoenix; daughters, Allison Oliver of Derby, Laura Miller of Wichita, and...

Aug 13, 2022

Steven "Jejak" Lee Michael Martin, 72, passed away August 13, 2022, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, KS. He was born September 26, 1949, in Rossville, KS to Paul "Mook" and Nellie Irene (Gibson) Martin.

Steve was a 1968 graduate of McPherson High School. He graduated from Brown Mackie...

Aug 12, 2022

Joan Kay Showalter, 72, died peacefully August 12, 2022, at her home in rural Haven, surrounded by her loving and devoted family.  She was born November 8, 1949, in Hutchinson, to Harold D. and Lillian Lucille (Davis) Conrad.

Joan graduated from Haven High School in 1967, and received her associates degree from Hutchinson Community Junior College. She...

Aug 12, 2022

Ronald 'Ron' Reid Warford, passed away August 12, 2022, at McPherson Health and Rehab, McPherson, KS.  He was born December 10, 1937, in Tahlequah, OK, to Lauren Reid and Jessie (Hicks) Warford.

Ron served in the United States Army.  He was employed as a tool grinder at Eaton Corporation, formerly Cessna Power Fluid Division, retiring with over...

Aug 12, 2022

Doris O'Neal, 82, passed away August 12, 2022, at her home.  She was born June 22, 1940, in Dodge City, KS, to Cecil David and Marceil Marie (Schoen) Howey.

Doris was a 1958 graduate of Hutchinson High School, and received an associate degree from Hutchinson Community College in 1961.  She was a secretary at Colladay Hardware, Hutchinson,...

Aug 12, 2022

D. K. "Bud" Havercroft, 90, of Hutchinson, died August 12, 2022, at Hospice House, surrounded by his tribe of "Girls". He was born February 11, 1932, in Bloom, Kansas, to Glen E. and Avice M. (Eisiminger) Havercroft. He was a member of Countryside Baptist Church.

Bud graduated from Partridge High School and attended Hutchinson Community College. He...

Aug 9, 2022

James 'Jim' Barrett, 79, passed away unexpectedly August 9, 2022, at his home.  He was born April 29, 1943, in Hutchinson, KS, to John Samuel and Oma Marie (Leach) Barrett.

Jim worked in the shipping and receiving department at Tyson Foods, formerly Doskocil Food Service Company, retiring with over 31 years of service.  He served in the...

Aug 6, 2022

Steven Eugene Gruver, 66, died August 6, 2022, in his home. He was born December 22, 1955, in Hutchinson, to Kenneth and Clova (Andrews) Gruver.

Steve worked as an auto mechanic and a truck driver. He loved to work on cars, as well as racing cars and boats.

Steve is survived by: son, Kenny Gruver...

Aug 6, 2022

Alvin Ray Lyon, 85, died August 6, 2022, at Hutchinson Health and Rehab. He was born March 2, 1937, in Sterling, to Roy A. and Ruby M. (Strait) Lyon.

Alvin graduated from Buhler High School in 1957. He served 9 years in the Kansas Army National Guard. Alvin worked for Midwest Iron and Metal for over 30...

Aug 5, 2022

Rev. Ben K. Friesen, 94, entered his eternal home on August 5, 2022, at his residence after a brief health battle. He was born December 14, 1927, in Mountain Lake, MN, the fifth child of John and Katie (Rahn) Friesen.

Ben graduated from Mountain Lake Public School in 1946. He went on to get his T.H.B. from...

Aug 5, 2022

Nancy Kathleen Gay, 77, died August 5, 2022, at her home, with her loving husband, Jim, by her side.  She was born June 8, 1945, in Valley Falls, KS, to Harold Francis and Catherine (Reeves) Hatfield.

Nancy graduated from Effingham High School, Effingham, KS, and received her bachelor's degree from Kansas State University.  She worked for the...

Aug 4, 2022

Clinton "Charles" Welsh, 92, of Hutchinson, died August 4, 2022, at Hester Care Center. He was born November 16, 1929, in Garnett, to Howard and Hester (Dixon) Welsh.

Charles taught elementary school for many years in California.

He married Rebecca Hayes on February 20, 1965. She passed away September 9, 2002.

On December...

Aug 3, 2022

William 'Bill' Thomas Harner, 89, passed away August 3, 2022, at his home.  He was born November 1, 1932, in Hanover, PA, to Emma Harner.

Bill was a 1951 graduate of Red Lion High School, Red Lion, PA, and a 1959 graduate of Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS.  He served in the United States Navy from June...

Aug 3, 2022

Patti Sue Foster, 59, died August 3, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  She was born July 13, 1963, in Hutchinson, to Edwin Harley and Gloria (Barnes) Foster.

Patti graduated from Nickerson High School in 1981, and attended Hutchinson Community College and McPherson College.  She worked for over 25 years as a customer service representative for the...

Aug 3, 2022

Harve Bernard Johnson, 84, died peacefully August 3, 2022, at Pleasant Hills, Hutchinson, with his devoted wife by his side.  He was born November 25, 1937, in Great Bend, to Clarence Harve and Bernadine Gertrude (Ericks) Johnson.

Harve graduated from Great Bend High School in 1955, Sterling College in 1965, and received his masters degree from Wichita...

Aug 2, 2022

George F. Hildebrant, 96, died August 2, 2022, at his home. He was born January 7, 1926, in Hutchinson, to Frank D. and Elsie (Kearns) Hildebrant.

George graduated from Hutchinson High School and attended Hutchinson Community College. He served in the United States Army from 1944–1946, serving in the European theater. George was awarded the Purple Heart...

Jul 31, 2022

Sharon Deming died at her Hutchinson home July 31, 2022, following a series of strokes that started in late February.

Sharon was a Registered Nurse who served residents as Director of Nursing and Quality Control at the Buhler Sunshine Home before retirement. She had previously worked at Wesley Towers, Hutchinson Hospital, USD 308/Hutchinson Public Schools and Johnson...

Jul 31, 2022

Dean Allen Richardson, 67, died July 31, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  He was born June 22, 1955, in Jackson, MI, to Robert Dean and Mary J. (Corts) Richardson.

Dean attended Hutchinson High School and graduated from Hutchinson Community College.  He retired after five years of service as a case manager at Horizons Mental Health Center. ...

Jul 31, 2022

Trinidad 'Juney' Duarte, Jr., 71, of Hutchinson, died July 31, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born December 19, 1950, in Granada, CO, to Trinidad Avila and Ruth (Vargas) Duarte.

Juney graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1969. He joined the United States Navy right after graduation and served from 1969 to 1972. Juney retired...

Jul 28, 2022

Dean Wesley Alstatt, 88, passed away July 28, 2022, at Diversicare of Hutchinson.  He was born July 20, 1934, in Marquette, KS, to Herman O. and Gertrude (Burnison) Alstatt.  At the age of three months, Dean's mother passed way.  His father married Florine Harris on October 29, 1938, and she became the only 'mother' that Dean would ever know....