Jimmie Dale Dean
May 1, 2026
Jimmie Dale Dean, 79, of Hutchinson, Kansas, passed away May 1, 2026, at Hospice House. He was born February 12, 1947, in Picher, Oklahoma, to Rev. Floyd A. Dean and Una C. (House) Dean.
Jimmie graduated from high school in Byers, Colorado, and attended Salt City Business College, where he studied accounting. He proudly served in the United States Army from...
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...
Dee Hachenberger
Apr 25, 2026
Dee Rose Hachenberger, 85, died April 25, 2026, at Hospice House in Hutchinson. She was born June 22, 1940, in Lyman, NE, to Abraham Bravo and Delphina (Cordova) Agoitia.
Dee had an enormous passion for golf, which she pursued with enthusiasm when she joined the Carey Park Women’s Golf Association for several years. Dee loved her travels with Dean. They traveled...
Karsyn Grace Hensley
Apr 24, 2026
Karsyn Grace Hensley, daughter of Dalton Hensley and Natalie Penner, of Burrton, was born April 21, 2026. She gained her angel wings April 24, 2026, at Children’s Mercy Adele Hall Campus in Kansas City, MO.
Despite her short time on earth, Karsyn felt the deep love of her family and they felt hers. She will always be remembered as the best...
Randy Allen Royse
Apr 23, 2026
Randy Allen Royse, 71, passed away on April 23, 2026, at Hospice House, leaving behind a legacy shaped by grit, humor, and the unmistakable spirit of a true cowboy. Born February 4, 1955, in Hutchinson to Dwight Hunter and Rosalie Fern (Bratcher) Royse, Randy grew up with a deep appreciation for hard work, open skies, and the simple joys that...
Leslie A. Pedersen
Apr 23, 2026
Leslie A. Pedersen, 57, of Hutchinson, died April 22, 2026, at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, Wichita. She was born April 17, 1969, in Kingman, to Richard and Claudia (Flourney) Greever.
Leslie graduated from Buhler High School and was a nurse before having children. She worked as a nutrition assistant for the Hutchinson Schools for 12 years. Leslie enjoyed building relationships with...
Jerrie Ann Pitts
Apr 20, 2026
Jerrie Ann Pitts, 79, of Hutchinson, died April 20, 2026, at her home. She was born September 12, 1946, in Hutchinson, to Granville C. “Red” and DeEtta L. (Gilliland) Davis.
Jerrie graduated from Buhler High School in 1964 and attended college in Salina. She was the owner of B & J’s Smoke Shop for 14 years before selling it to her...
Vicki Jo Smith
Apr 19, 2026
Vicki Jo Smith, 76, died April 19, 2026, at Good Samaritan Society – Hutchinson Village. She was born April 23, 1949, in Hutchinson, to Luther Truman and Vera Nell (Smith) Osborne.
Vicki graduated from Nickerson High School in 1967 and University of Kansas in 1973. Vicki married Roger A. Smith on April 29,1978 in Hutchinson. Roger died July 10, 2022. She...
Mildred Idora "Millie" Stoughton Maskil
Apr 18, 2026
Mildred Idora “Millie” Stoughton Maskil, 80, died April 18, 2026, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. She was born April 21, 1945, in Lindsborg, to Don Iral and Ada Mae (Reynolds) Peterson.
Millie graduated from Marquette High School in 1963. She provided in home daycare services for many years in Hutchinson. Millie loved dancing and going to Kanopolis Lake to fish...
Steven "Steve" E. Locke
Apr 18, 2026
Steven Eugene "Steve" Locke, 82, died April 18, 2026. Â He was born March 12, 1944, in Hutchinson, to Gene Delbert and Lois P. (Garrison) Locke.
Steve graduated from Arlington High School in 1962 and attended Kansas State University. Â He was a farmer and previously a member of the Kansas Livestock Association, Reno County Cattleman's Association, and a...
Russell J. Taylor
Apr 14, 2026
Russell J. Taylor, 76, died April 14, 2026, at Sterling Village, Sterling. He was born September 28, 1949, in Pawtucket, RI, to John and Christina McDonald (McCreadie) Taylor.
Russell graduated from William E. Tolman High School, Pawtucket, RI. He began working on engines and cars at 10 years old, this passion turned into a lifelong career as...
Jeanne A. Newburn Mackay
Apr 14, 2026
Jeanne A. Newburn MacKay, 81, of Hutchinson entered eternal rest April 14, 2026, at Legend of Hutchinson. She was born July 13, 1944, in Pratt, to Wayne and Mary (Hockett) Clark.
Jeanne worked as a talented self-taught dog groomer for 47 years. She had a deep love and passion for her canine friends. Jeanne enjoyed the company...
Norma J. Heide
Apr 14, 2026
Norma Jean Heide, 90, died peacefully surrounded by family on April 14, 2026, at Pleasant Hills, Hutchinson. Â She was born June 12, 1935, in Dalhart, TX, to Jacob E. and Agnes (Friesen) Harder.
Norma graduated from Inman High School in 1953 and Grace Bible Institute, Omaha, NE, in 1957. Â She retired from Commerce Bank as an account...
Earl W. Ediger
Apr 13, 2026
Earl W. Ediger passed away April 13, 2026, in Hutchinson.
Earl attended Buhler High School graduating in 1961. He then attended Hutchinson Community College graduating after 2 years.
He worked at Cessna and Eaton Corp. and retired after being there for 39 years.
Earl's interests and hobbies included: fishing, finding a good garage...
Linda Sue (Engweiler) Luyster
Apr 10, 2026
Linda Sue (Engweiler) Luyster, 77, of Sterling, passed away April 10, 2026, at her home. She was born, December 7, 1948, in Hutchinson, to Jim and Joan Engweiler.
Linda graduated from Haven High School in 1966, going on to beauty school at Sydney's in Hutchinson. After years of styling hair in Wichita, she worked for Cessna, a kitchen aid at The...
Gary L. King
Apr 9, 2026
Gary L. King, 80, died April 9, 2026, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born August 25, 1945, in Hutchinson, to Walter Leo and Floretta May (Lugenbeel) King.
Gary graduated from Nickerson High School in 1963 and Hutchinson Community College in 1967. He earned his bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management from Friend's University in 1987....
Janet Marie Hopkins
Apr 9, 2026
Janet Marie Hopkins was born on July 2, 1941. She was born to Chester and Mildred Short in Wichita, KS. She died on April 9th, 2026 peacefully surrounded by her family. Janet was a dedicated wife, mother, aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother. Janet married Jarold Hopkins on January 20, 1962. They had 64 years of marriage together and have two...
Donna J. Borntrager
Apr 9, 2026
Donna Jean Borntrager went to be with the Lord April 9, 2026. She was born April 7, 1931, in Lawrence, KS, to Paul Leroy and Bertha (Dillon) Holmes.
Donna graduated from Independence High School with the class of 1949.
In 1949, she married Darrell Hadley in Independence, out of this marriage came five children, Steven,...
Kaeden Scott Crank
Apr 8, 2026
Kaeden Scott Crank, 18, of Hutchinson, passed away Wednesday, April 8th, 2026, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis, Wichita. He was born on July 6th, 2007, in Wichita, Kansas.
Kaeden graduated from Nickerson High School in May 2025. During his time at Nickerson High, he was a part of the cross-country and baseball teams. Recently, Kaeden had...
Carol Ehling
Apr 8, 2026
Carol Lavon Ehling, 98, of Abbyville, died Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born on November 13, 1927, in Roanoke, Illinois, to Rudy Clay Bachman and Beulah June Wagner.
Carol graduated as an Honor Student in May 1945 from Roanoke High School. Following graduation, she tasseled corn and then took a job in...
