Obituaries

Dec 30, 2022

Lewis W. Ediger, 91, of Hutchinson, passed away peacefully December 30, 2022, at Hospice House. He was born in 1931, the son of John and Martha (Kroeker) Ediger, of Hutchinson.

Lew graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1949, attended Juco, and then served in the weather division of the U.S. Navy. He loved to regale friends and...

Dec 30, 2022

Lloyd H. Armstrong, 78, died December 30, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born May 24, 1944, in Hutchinson, to Harold 'Mike' Guy and Margaret Ella (Johanning) Armstrong.

Lloyd graduated from Hutchinson High School and attended Hutchinson Community College. He worked at Eaton Corporation, formerly Cessna Fluid Power Division. Lloyd owned and operated Armstrong Antiques....

Dec 30, 2022

Irene (Schrock) Beckler was born at home near Yoder, Kansas, on October 5, 1933, to R.J. and Edna (Troyer) Schrock. Irene was the oldest of 6 children. She grew up on the farm and learned to work hard from her parents. It was her job to care for her younger siblings while her parents were in the barn milking...

Dec 29, 2022

The Reverend Lydia Ganaden Cordaro was born on November 19, 1941, in Baguio City, Philippines.  Her parents were Salvador and Rufina Ganaden.  Salvador was a minister and part-time miner, and Rufina was a seamstress.  Lydia had two sisters, Fe and Priscilla, and two brothers, Andres and Salvador Jr.

Tragedy struck her family during the Japanese occupation of...

Dec 29, 2022

Michael Dexter Galloway, born March 17, 1955, died suddenly December 29, 2022, at the age of 67.

Mike was the firstborn to E. Dexter Galloway and Patricia Joan Griffin. He was preceded in death by both parents and a sister, Bonnie Galloway.

Survivors include: his constant companion and loving wife, Florence Marie Galloway; brother, Jim...

Dec 28, 2022

James 'Jim' Edward Clifford, 87, passed away December 28, 2022, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, KS.  He was born February 23, 1935, in Hutchinson, KS, to Francis 'Andy' Edward Clifford and Mildred 'Mid' Irene (Arnold) Clifford.

Jim served in the United States Navy active duty from 1957 to 1959.  He served an additional six years in the Navy...

Dec 28, 2022

Edwin Thaine "Ed" Coons, 79, of Hutchinson, died December 28, 2022, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis, Wichita.  He was born November 13, 1943, in Hutchinson to Joseph Thaine and Pearl Edith (Sickman) Coons.

Ed graduated from Wichita South High School and Wichita State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, with a minor in...

Dec 28, 2022

Bethany Joy Krafels, 43, died December 28, 2022 at Hospice House.  She was born April 17, 1979, in Cordova, Alaska, to Gary Davidson and Bonnie (Rouse) Sears.

Bethany graduated from Haines High School, and received her bachelor's degree from Chaminade University in Honolulu, Hawaii.  She was a Histology Tech in the lab at Hutchinson Hospital for many...

Dec 26, 2022

Rodney Gene Apps, 67, died December 26, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born August 25, 1955, in Great Bend, to Edwin and Roma (Glenn) Apps.

Rodney graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1973. At this time, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving in the Vietnam war until 1977. Following his service...

Dec 26, 2022

Agnes M. (Beat) Pauly, 101, of Mesa, AZ, died December 26, 2022, at her home. She was born May 26, 1921, in Murdock, KS, to William F. and Gertrude B. (Struble) Beat.

Agnes graduated from Kingman High School in 1940 and St. Francis School of Nursing in 1943. She was a 1 st Lt. in the United...

Dec 24, 2022

Velma M. Wilson, 98, passed away December 24, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  She was born November 5, 1924, in Redrock, OK, to Lloyd Brickley and Jennie (Anderson) Brickley.

Velma was a graduate of Guthrie High School, Guthrie, OK.  She also received a two year degree from an Oklahoma business college.  Velma was an avid golfer...

Dec 24, 2022

Lloyd Jensen III, 45, of Hutchinson, died December 24, 2022, at his home. He was born March 20, 1977, in Newton, to Lloyd and Brenda (Perkins) Jensen Jr.

Lloyd graduated from Central Christian Schools, received his associate's degree from Western International University and bachelor's degree from University of Phoenix. He was a Corrections Manager II at Hutchinson...

Dec 24, 2022

Aletta Boyer-Hubble, 104 years of age, a beloved mother, grandmother, great and great-great grandmother, died Christmas Eve, December 24, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her family.

Aletta was born March 3, 1918, in Pueblo, CO, to Harvey and Ocea (Brown) Counseller. She moved to Kansas when she was a small child.

Aletta married Karl...

Dec 24, 2022

Carol Jean Razo, 78, died unexpectedly December 24, 2022, at her home.  She was born April 21, 1944, in Hutchinson, to Cyrus Sylvester and Alline Carolyn (Guyette) Chadwick.

Carol graduated from Hutchinson High School.  She worked over 30 years as a para-educator for Hutchinson USD 308 at Avenue A, Lincoln, Faris, and Graber Elementary Schools.  Carol skillfully...

Dec 22, 2022

Benjamin 'Ben' Agoitia, Sr., passed away December 22, 2022, at Diversicare of Hutchinson, KS.  He was born October 6, 1930, in Reno County, KS, to Calixto Agoitia and Delfina (Cordova) Agoitia.

He married Wanda Anzo on June 30, 1952, they would later divorce. They had three children, Debbie, Gary, and Benjamin Jr. His tireless love and devotion...

Dec 21, 2022

Lynnette Kay Arndt, 59, died December 21, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  She was born June 16, 1963, in El Dorado, to Kenneth M. and Reva June (Edwards) Smith.

Lynnette graduated from El Dorado High School and received her bachelor's degree from Southwestern College, Winfield.  She worked as a traveling medical technician.  Lynnette loved anything outdoors,...

Dec 21, 2022

Dennis Ray Rice, 76, passed away December 21, 2022.  He was born April 23, 1946, in Hutchinson, to C. Ray and Frances (Metcalf) Rice.

Dennis graduated from Nickerson High School in 1964.  He then attended Hutchinson Community Junior College and Fort Hays State University.  Dennis served in the Army Reserves from 1967 to 1973 in the 346...

Dec 21, 2022

Dennis Eugene "Denny" Cairns, 67, of Hutchinson, died December 21, 2022, at Hospice House. He was born April 15, 1955, in Albuquerque, NM, to Clayton L. and Bertha D. (Johannes) Cairns.

Denny graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1973 and received his bachelor's degree and master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Wichita State University. He worked as...

Dec 20, 2022

Leonard A. "Tony" Williams, 68, retired inspector at Collins Bus Co., died December 20, 2022.  He was born December 19, 1954, in Kansas City, MO, the son of Arthur and Alice Norita (James) Williams.

Tony is survived by: wife, Patricia Braxton Williams of the home; step-father, Bill Davis of Kansas City; brother Gaylon of Kansas City; daughter,...

Dec 18, 2022

Bernard Lavoe Taylor, 90, of Haviland, died December 18, 2022, at his home. He was born October 7, 1932, in Sterling, to Glenn G. and Helen E. (Holt) Taylor Sr.

Bernard graduated from Nickerson High School. He served in the United States Army from 1955-1956. Bernard was a retired farmer and co-owner, with his father and brothers,...