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Ronald Lee "Ron" DeBerry

Ronald Lee "Ron" DeBerry

Apr 28, 2026

Ronald Lee DeBerry, 64, of Hutchinson, passed into the arms of Jesus on April 28th, 2026, at Hospice House in Hutch. He was born June 28th, 1961, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, to Richard Lee DeBerry, and Wanda Yvonne (Land) DeBerry Smith.

He graduated from Cheyenne Central High in 1979. After graduating, he relocated to Hutchinson, Kansas with his life-long best friend, Ron...

Maria Castellon-Garcia

Maria Castellon-Garcia

May 30, 2026

Maria De Lourdes Castellon-Garcia, died May 30, 2026, at her home. Maria was born February 26, 1971, in Mascota Jalisco, Mexico, to Rosalio Castellon and Maria De La Luz Sanchez.

Maria moved to Oceanside, CA, to live with Diane Montanez and family before living with Francisco and Josephina Reyna, grandparents to Maria’s children. She attended Oceanside High School and Ocean Shores...

Dennis D. Hartung

Dennis D. Hartung

Jun 15, 2026

Dennis D. Hartung, 66, died June 15, 2026, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born November 27, 1959, in Junction City, to Billy Gene and Mabel Jeanette “Jan” (Rooks) Hartung.

On July 7, 1990, Dennis married Julie Ann Jonas, in Hutchinson.

He is survived by: his wife of 35 years, Julie Hartung of Hutchinson; sons, Bryce Hartung of Hutchinson and Matthew Hartung...

Martha "Marty" Gean Clark

Martha "Marty" Gean Clark

Jun 13, 2026

Martha Gean “Marty” Clark, 94, died June 13, 2026, at Legend of Hutchinson. She got her start in life June 6, 1932, southeast of Sylvia. Her parents were George William Hudson and Ellen Phoebe Yeager Hudson. They were a hardworking couple who managed to feed her three brothers and a sister from a very large garden and dairy farm.

Marty’s oldest...

Donald Dale "Don" Turnquist

Donald Dale "Don" Turnquist

Jun 13, 2026

Donald Dale Turnquist, 90, a 30-year resident of Hutchinson (Reno County), KS, died June 13, 2026, at Good Samaritan Society – Hutchinson Village. He was born March 28, 1936, in Wayne Township (Custer County), NE, on the family farm. This little community was called New Hope. His parents were Godfrey Elam Turnquist, Sr. and Edith Lilliam (Johnson) Turnquist. Don went...

Clayton W. Jones

Clayton W. Jones

Jun 10, 2026

Clayton W. Jones, 88, of Nickerson, went to be with the Lord, on June 10, 2026. He was born, June 4, 1938, in rural Mullinville, KS, to Clarence and Marie (Lewis) Jones. Clayton attended grade school in Mullinville and high school in Greensburg, KS, graduating in 1956. On April 20, 1957, he married Donna Arlyn Jack in Greensburg. They celebrated...

Denny Allen

Denny Allen

Jun 10, 2026

Dennis Michael “Denny” Allen, age 80, of Hutchinson, Kansas, passed away on June 10, 2026. 

Born August 6, 1945, in Hutchinson, Kansas, Denny was the son of Olen and Margarite Allen. He married Patty Hendershot on March 14, 1986, and together they shared 40 years of marriage. 

Denny spent many years working at the Dillons Warehouse before continuing his career at Collins....

Max O. Heim

Max O. Heim

Jun 9, 2026

Max Heim, 91, died June 9, 2026, in Hutchinson. Max checked into Hutchinson hospice on Saturday and checked out on Tuesday, June 9. When the nurse asked if he wanted something to eat, he replied, “I didn’t come here for a picnic; I came here to die.” Always in charge, always with a quip.

Little “Maxie” Heim was born to Marie...

Kent W. Atkinson

Kent W. Atkinson

Jun 8, 2026

Kent W. Atkinson, 71, of Hutchinson, died June 8, 2026, surrounded by his family, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born September 22, 1954, in Caldwell, Kansas, to Marion and Florence Atkinson.

In January of 1992, Kent married Karen in Oklahoma. They shared 34 years of marriage before his death.

Kent worked as a machinist for most of his life. He worked...

Roger Wayne Scott

Roger Wayne Scott

Jun 7, 2026

Roger Wayne Scott, 76, of Hutchinson, died June 7, 2026, at Hospice House. He was born March 18, 1950, in Hutchinson, to Harold W. "Skeet" and Betty I. (Collins) Scott.

Roger grew up in Burrton, where he graduated from high school in 1968. He attended Hutchinson Community College and received his associate’s degree from Butler County Community College. Roger worked at...

Alice Jo Ann Barb

Alice Jo Ann Barb

Jun 5, 2026

Alice Jo Ann Barb, 84, of Hutchinson, died June 5, 2026, at Mennonite Friendship Communities in South Hutchinson. She was born December 16, 1941, in Hutchinson, to Henry A. and Helen M. (Schwarm) Barb.

Jo Ann graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1959. She worked on the assembly line at Cessna/Eaton Manufacturing for many years before retiring. Jo Ann enjoyed collecting...

Kenneth W. "Ken" Turner

Kenneth W. "Ken" Turner

Jun 4, 2026

Kenneth W. “Ken” Turner, 86, passed into eternal life, joining his loved ones who preceded him in faith. He passed away shortly after midnight on June 4, 2026, with his daughter, Annette & son, Terry by his side. His departure was peaceful and characteristic of his quiet strength. This moment serves as a powerful reminder of the brevity and fragility...

Albert William "Bill" Miller Jr.

Albert William "Bill" Miller Jr.

Jun 3, 2026

Albert William “Bill” Miller Jr., 78, of Hutchinson, died June 3, 2026, at his home. He was born December 12, 1947, in Longview, Washington, to Albert W. and Roberta D. (Byrum) Miller Sr.

Bill graduated from Hillsboro, Oregon, High School. He served in the United States Navy from 1967 to 1971 and achieved the rank of EN3 before being honorably discharged....

Douglas H. King

Douglas H. King

Jun 2, 2026

Douglas H. “Doug” King, 76, of Hutchinson, died June 2, 2026, at Hospice House in Hutchinson. He was born June 29, 1949, in Independence, Kansas, to Hershel and Arlene (Burns) King.

Doug graduated from Nickerson High School. He took some college classes at Hutchinson Community College. In September of 1968, Doug joined the United States Air Force where he served for...

Mitchell Lynn Marker

Mitchell Lynn Marker

Jun 1, 2026

Mitchell Lynn Marker, 62, of Lubbock, Texas, died June 1, 2026, at Crown Point Health Suites in Lubbock after a battle he lost to cancer. He was born August 17, 1963, in Scott City, Kansas, to Orland Gay and Lillian (Beeson) Marker.

Lynn graduated from Scott City High School and obtained an Associate’s Degree from Colby Community College. For the last...

Aron Joe Pritchard

Aron Joe Pritchard

May 30, 2026

Aron Joe Pritchard, 46, of Fort Supply, OK, died May 30, 2026, in Hutchinson, KS. He was born November 9, 1979, in Hutchinson, KS, to Claudie Leon and Katherine Nadine “Brown” Pritchard.

Aron graduated from Buhler High School. Throughout his life, Fort Supply remained the place he considered home. He eventually returned there, where he turned his passion for leatherwork and...

Thomas C. Mulè

Thomas C. Mulè

May 29, 2026

Thomas Charles Mulè, 57, of Hutchinson KS, died May 29, 2026. He was born November 16, 1968, in Emporia, KS, to Thomas and Pamala (Cunningham) Mulè.

Thomas graduated in 1986 from Hutchinson High School and attended Kansas State University. He most recently worked at Champion Windows as an estimator and office manager. Thomas loved fishing, talking sports with his dad, watching...

Glenn Edwin Nisly

Glenn Edwin Nisly

May 29, 2026

Glenn Edwin Nisly, 95, formerly of Yoder, KS and Middlebury, IN, died May 29, 2026, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. He was born October 28, 1930, in Hutchinson, to Eli Edward and Catherine “Katie” (Yoder) Nisly.

Glenn was in the 1-W Service as a registered conscientious objector in Topeka. He worked 26 years for Detroiter Mobile Homes, performing a variety...

Joyce Arlene Bliss

Joyce Arlene Bliss

May 28, 2026

Joyce Arlene Bliss, 90, died May 28, 2026, at her home in Hutchinson. She was born March 29, 1936, in Hutchinson, to Harvey Elmer and Jette Marie (Buss) Meier.

On March 7, 1955, Joyce married Richard P. Bliss, Sr, in Hutchinson. They shared over 54 years of marriage. Prior to his death on February 9, 2010.

Joyce loved being a mother and...

Robert Andrew Juarez

Robert Andrew Juarez

May 26, 2026

Robert Andrew Juarez, 60, passed away on May 26, 2026, at Hospice House in Hutchinson. He was born on February 3, 1966, in Hutchinson, Kansas, to Richard Rodriguez “Rick” and Lucille M. (Martinez) Juarez.

Robert graduated from Hutchinson High School and dedicated many years of hard work to his community and family. He worked at APAC Shears for 26 years and...

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