Mar 27, 2026

Clifford Swepston, a lifelong resident of Hutchinson, Kansas, passed away on March 27, 2026. Born on July 3, 1938, to Fred and Ruby (Matlock) Swepston.

Clifford was known by many as "Cowboy," as he always had his hat on. His infectious smile and laugh brightened the lives of everyone he met, and he had a remarkable ability to make friends everywhere...

Mar 17, 2026

Robert L. Miller, 85, passed away peacefully at his home in Hutchinson, KS., on March 17, 2026. Born in Torrington, Wyoming, on August 16, 1940, to George and Edna Miller. Robert lived a full and happy life.

After graduating from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, Robert spent many years as a manager at the Farmland Industries plant in Hutchinson. He...

Mar 9, 2026

Jimmie Allen Stark was the youngest son born to Leslie and Addie Stark. Jimmie served with the US Army with distinction from May, 1979 to May, 1984. In 1985, Jimmie joined the staff at the Hutchinson Correction Facility as a prison guard, where he worked as a civil servant for thirty-three years.

Jimmie is proceeded in death...

Mar 8, 2026

Kaye M Dolezal 71, of Hutchinson, passed away suddenly, Sunday, March 8th at the Hutchinson Health and Rehab.  She was born December 4, 1954 in Lyons, KS to George Dolezal and Ferne (Dressler) Webb.  She grew up on a farm south of Sterling.  In her early years she attended Union 2 and Union 5 Schools in rural Lyons and...

Mar 5, 2026

Debra Anne Close, 63, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away peacefully at home on March 5, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Debra was born with a gentle heart and a steadfast devotion to the people she loved. A hard working mother for most of her life, she poured her entire spirit into raising her four...

Mar 2, 2026

Barbara was born on January 31, 1953, in Hutchinson, Kansas. She was the oldest of five children to Bob and Doris Hemphill. She passed away in her sleep at her home on March 2, 2026, at the age of 73. Barbara lived most of her life in Nickerson, KS. She was a hard worker but most of all the...

Feb 24, 2026

Joan Annetta Casey, 82, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026, with her granddaughter Kasey at her bedside. She was born to Clarence Daniel Willard and Ester LaVenia Patterson on May 12, 1943, in Pratt, Kansas.

On July 2, 1961, married Edmund "Eddie" James Casey.

She is survived by Wanda Castleberry, William Willard, Mark Casey, Christopher,...

Feb 14, 2026

James Allen Nichols, 50, passed away February 14th 2026 at Hospice House in Hutchinson KS.

James was born July 14th 1975 in Hutchinson KS to Virginia Woods and Jimmie O. Nichols Sr.. James graduated from Hutchinson Highschool in 1994.

James is preceded in death by his parents, Virginia Woods and Jimmie O. Nichols Sr., his...

Feb 12, 2026

Larry D. Schmidt, 82, of Hutchinson, KS, peacefully went to be with our Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Hospice House in Hutchinson.

He was born December 28, 1943 in Goessel, KS to Adolf and Susie (Bergen) Schmidt.  On August 24, 1995, he married Anita Jane Wells.

He had many occupations including...

Feb 10, 2026

Leonard Chris Swan went home to the Lord on Feb. 10, 2026.

He was born May 10, 1961, in Hutchinson to Leonard Faye Swan and Shirley (Tomlin) Swan. He graduated from Hutchinson High School in May 1979. In September 1979, he entered basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, and was honorably discharged...