Obituaries

Oct 23, 2022

Virginia Rose Packebush, 90, of Partridge, died October 23, 2022, at Wesley Towers, Hutchinson. She was born December 16, 1931, in rural Partridge, to William and Sadie (Shaffer) Stiggins.

Virginia graduated from Partridge High School in 1949. She was married in 1950, to OJ "Pack" Packebush, in Partridge. Together they owned the Partridge Garage. Later they sold...

Oct 23, 2022

Bobbie 'Bob' Dale Woelk, 76, died peacefully October 23, 2022, at the Kansas Veterans Home, Winfield, KS.  He was born October 29, 1945, to Ronald V. Woelk and Marcie Marie (Friesen) Woelk, in Newton, KS.  Bob married the love of his life, Sachiko Baba, on February 20, 1967.

He served with the United States Navy during the...

Oct 22, 2022

Jan Hannon Thomas, 81, The Highlands, passed away peacefully Oct. 22, 2022, at Hospice House- Hutchinson and is now home with the Lord and loved ones who went before her.  She was born June 6, 1941, in Ft. Worth, TX, to Russell and Wanna Bee (Harris) Hannon.

Jan graduated from RL Paschal High School in Ft. Worth,...

Oct 21, 2022

Evelyn Allene Urich, 75, passed away October 21, 2022, at Schowalter Villa Health Care, Hesston, KS.  She was born December 6, 1946, in Sterling, KS, to John Roy Oden and Mabel Marie (Dyke) Oden.

Evelyn was a graduate of Sterling High School, Sterling, KS.  She was employed in the Housekeeping Department at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, formerly...

Oct 19, 2022

Thomas 'Tommy' Lynn Rumford, 68, passed away October 19, 2022, at Meridian Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Wichita.  He was born June 2, 1954, in Hutchinson, to Charles Floyd Rumford, Jr. and Lola Mayrea (Cook) Rumford.

Tommy was a graduate of Fairfield High School, Langdon, and Garden City Community College, Garden City.

Tommy is survived...

Oct 19, 2022

Leon Joseph Moeder, 74, died October 19, 2022, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita.  He was born February 29, 1948, the second child of Engelbert "Bert" and Rita (Sulzman) Moeder.

Leon graduated from Plainville High School and received his bachelor's degree from Fort Hays State University, in 1972. While a student at Fort Hays State University, he was...

Oct 19, 2022

Rosemary Ojeda, 82, died October 19, 2022, at Good Samaritan Society – Hutchinson Village. She was born January 12, 1940, in Hutchinson, KS, to John F. and Elizabeth (Caudillo) Ojeda.

Rosemary attended school in Hutchinson and enjoyed babysitting. She loved God and faithfully attended Mass and prayer at the Adoration Chapel at St. Teresa Catholic Church. She...

Oct 18, 2022

Linda Kay (McQueen) Rhodes, 81, died October 18, 2022, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  She was born February 3, 1941, in Lewiston, ME, to Albert James and Lorene Eleanor (Shinall) Jenkins.

Linda's father was in management with the J. C. Penney Co.  He was transferred many times with the company.  During Linda's childhood, the family lived in Lewiston,...

Oct 18, 2022

Kenneth "Kenny" Kay Alexander, 81, of McPherson, died October 18, 2022, at Diversicare of Hutchinson. He was born January 3, 1941, in Linn, to Leo Kenneth and Lylah (Gross) Alexander.

Kenny graduated from Washington County High School and took some college credits before serving in the U.S. Navy for a couple years. Kenneth was a resident in...

Oct 17, 2022

Agnes Marie Marcotte, 92, of Hutchinson, died October 17, 2022, at Hospice House. She was born January 14, 1930, in St. Joseph, KS, to Ronald J. and Laura M. (Ouellette) Arpin.

Marie attended school in Clyde, KS. She worked at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Kress, Duckwalls, and Ben Franklin. Marie loved fishing and camping and doing crafts and...

Oct 17, 2022

Leland Clarence Pallister, 93, passed away October 17, 2022, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, KS.  He was born September 22, 1929, in Hutchinson, to Glenn C. Pallister and Minnie (Hauschild) Pallister.

Leland was a 1947 graduate of Nickerson High School, Nickerson, KS.  He graduated from Hutchinson Community College (HCC), formerly Hutchinson Community Junior College, in 1949, and was...

Oct 17, 2022

Christine "Joan" Strano, 78, died unexpectedly at her home on October 17, 2022.  She was born October 2, 1944, in Wichita, to William Clark and Olive Aileen (Kissick) Anderson.

Joan graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1962, and Southwestern College, Winfield, in 1966, earning her bachelor's degree.

While at Southwestern College, Joan met a young...

Oct 16, 2022

Starlyn "Star" Dianne Gipson, 74, died October 16, 2022 at Diversicare of Hutchinson.  She was born August 8, 1948, to J. R. "Bob" Gipson and Virginia Palmer.

A 1966 graduate of Newton High School, Star received her Bachelor's degree from Bethel College and Master's Degrees from both UC Davis and Friends University.  She was a firm believer...

Oct 16, 2022

Ella L. Krehbiel, 101, of Pretty Prairie, died peacefully and entered the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 16, 2022, at Prairie Sunset Home with her children by her side. She was born April 27, 1921, in Pretty Prairie, to Simon and Anna (Graber) Stucky. She was a lifelong resident of the Pretty Prairie Community,...

Oct 15, 2022

Margaret "Ann" Ooton, 94, of Wichita, died October 15, 2022, at her home. She was born November 27, 1927, in Manhattan, KS, to Ralph L. and Bertha V. (Butler) Foster.

Ann graduated from Wichita North High School in 1945 and attended Kansas City Junior College. She owned her own business, Campbells Draperies, in Oberlin, for many years....

Oct 15, 2022

Lois Marie Rush, 83, died October 15, 2022, at Fountainview Nursing Home in Rosehill. She was born October 9, 1939, in Hutchinson, to Lewis and Wilma (Bornholdt) Smyres.

Lois graduated from Inman High School in 1958, and went on to attend Adela Hale Business School. After many years, she retired from the maintenance department at Hutchinson Community...

Oct 15, 2022

Beloved wife, mother, sister and daughter, Carrie Stewart's love of life didn't come to an end with her death. Carrie passed away on October, 15, 2022, at the age of 43, surrounded by her loved ones after a long battle with cancer.

Carrie is survived by: husband, Michael Depew; daughters, Mackenzie Depew, Jasmine and Adrienna Alicea; stepdaughter,...

Oct 15, 2022

Deliah 'Dea' Marsal Harden, 66, passed away October 15, 2022, at McPherson Health and Rehab, McPherson, KS.  She was born February 21, 1956, in Ardmore, OK, to Titus Frank Hill and Callie Lee (Burkes) Hill.

Dea was a machinist at Eaton Corporation, retiring with many years of service.

On July 14, 1984, she married Clint...

Oct 14, 2022

Eva "Beth" Cronhardt, 88, passed away on October 14, 2022 at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  She was born July 11, 1934 in Halstead, KS to Herman and Eva Wiebe.

Beth graduated from Halstead High School and Wichita State University. Over the years she worked as a teacher, interior decorator, social worker and quilter in both Wichita and...

Oct 13, 2022

Peter "Pete" Lopez Marquez, 88, died October 13, 2022, surrounded by family at, Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born January 31, 1934, in Burrton, to Juan and Louisa (Gomez) Marquez.

Pete attended Hutchinson High School and in 1954, he joined the United States Army and served in Germany. He was retired from his career as a car...