JANE ANN NEUFELD
Sep 1, 2026
JANE NEUFELD
Jane Ann Neufeld, 74, died Sept. 1, 2026 at the Hilltop Manor, Cunningham.
She was born March7, 1952, at Hutchinson the daughter of Elmer and Marie Doerksen Goering. A longtime resident of the Kingman and Cunningham communities, having also lived in Shell Knob, Missouri, she was a former cashier for Safeway, Food Barn, Food4Less; and worked in food service for...
NANCY LEE HENNING
Aug 29, 2026
NANCY LEE HENNING
Nancy Lee Henning, 88, of Kingman, died Aug. 29, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
She was born July 20, 1938, the daughter of Percy and Gladys Cheatum. A longtime Kingman resident, Nancy devoted her life to caring for her family. She was known for her kind heart, strong will and unwavering love for those closest to...
GEORGE A. VIERTHALER
Aug 28, 2026
George A. Vierthaler
George A. Vierthaler, 64, died peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Aug 28, 2026.
He was born Feb 13, 1962, in Nashville, Kansas to Cletus and Lucille (Ziegler) Vierthaler.
George was a long-time resident of Kingman County. He touched the heart of all who knew him and strangers alike. What a big goofy guy he was, everybody loved him! His...
JAMES D. BONNESEN
Aug 27, 2026
JAMES D. BONNESEN
James D. Bonnesen passed away at 83 on August 27, 2026 in Winfield, Kansas.
James was born on December 20th, 1942 in Hutchinson, Kansas. The eldest of five born to George D. Bonnesen and Vernie L. Williams Bonnesen.
James served proudly in the United States Navy, his career spanned 30 years until he decided to retire on November 30th, 1992....
JOYCE ELAINE HUTCHINSON
Aug 23, 2026
JOYCE ELAINE HUTCHINSON
Joyce Elaine Hutchinson, 95, Kingman, passed away Aug. 23, 2026 at Wheatlands Healthcare Center, Kingman. She was born April 9, 1931, in Hutchinson the daughter of James Albert and Mary Ellen Burch Henry.
Joyce married William Lee Hutchinson in 1949. They shared 55 years of marriage together until his passing in 2004. Joyce and Bill were part of the...
ADELLA R. HARMON
Aug 19, 2026
Adella R. Harmon
For more than six decades, Adella Harmon was a teacher, librarian, wife, mother, grandmother, and tireless supporter of her family. Whether helping establish an elementary school library, cheering from the stands at a school event, or gathering her family around the dinner table at the end of the day, she devoted her life to helping others learn, grow,...
NANCY J. ROYER
Aug 19, 2026
NANCY J. ROYER
Nancy J. Royer, 85, died Aug. 19, 2026 at the Prairie Sunset Home.
She was born Oct. 7, 1940, at Hutchinson, Kansas the daughter of Orlan and Theo Willis Seyb. A longtime resident of the Pretty Prairie community, she was a seamstress, a former cashier at the Pretty Prairie State Bank, and also worked in the Pretty Prairie Library...
JARED BENJAMIN MCGINNIS
Aug 12, 2026
Jared Benjamin McGinnis was born to Ken & Jacque McGinnis on February 25th, 1990 in Kingman, Kansas, and passed peacefully into the loving arms of his Savior on August 12th, 2026.
Jared was a loving father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. He never failed to show up for the people he loved, especially when they needed him most. The love he...
DANIEL J. "BUTCH" THIMESCH
Aug 12, 2026
DANIEL J. “BUTCH” THIMESCH
Daniel J. “Butch” Thimesch, 82, died Aug.12, 2026.
He was born Jan. 6, 1944, at St. Joe-Ost, Kansas the son of John and Pauline Lubbers Thimesch. He was one of ten children. A lifetime resident of the Kingman community, he was a former mechanic and bus driver for USD 331; was retired supervisor for Cessna Aircraft; and formerly...
JOHN F. ADELHARDT
Aug 12, 2026
JOHN F. ADELHARDT
John F. Adelhardt, 85, died Aug. 12, 2026.
He was born Jan. 16, 1941, at Nashville, Kansas the son of John and Emma Simon Adelhardt. A lifetime resident of the St. Leo community, he was a farmer.
John was a member of the St. Leo Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.
On Oct. 28, 1978, he married Linda Worrell at...
DAVID LEE DAVIS
Aug 8, 2026
DAVID LEE DAVIS
David Lee Davis, 82, passed away peacefully at his home at Arrowhead West in Wichita, Kansas, on August 8, 2026.
He was born November 29, 1943, in Kingman, Kansas, to Bill and Theda (Beshore) Davis. David Lee grew up on the family farm near Murdock. In the third grade, he moved to Kingman to live with his grandparents, Harvey...
DOUG R GRIFFIS
Aug 5, 2026
DOUG R. GRIFFIS
Doug R. Griffis, 74, died Aug. 5, 2026.
He was born May 30, 1952, at Washington, Kansas the son of Bill and Glenna Glahn Giffis. A longtime resident of the Cunningham and Lyons communities, he was a retired Sr. Operations Mgr. for Northern Natural Gas.
A happy go lucky guy, he was known to be helpful to all. Doug was...
JACKIE LEE BAILEY
Aug 2, 2026
Jackie Lee Bailey
Hutchinson – Jackie Lee Bailey, 86, died Sunday August 2nd, 2026 at Hospice House of Reno County.
He was born September 22, 1939 in Ashland, Kansas, the son of Charles Oscar & Alice S. (Hinkle) Bailey. He was raised on the Briggs Ranch 11 miles south of Mullinville. He graduated from Mullinville High School in 1957.
A long-time resident of...
John D Williams III
Aug 1, 2026
John D. Williams III
John D. Williams III was born on March 7, 1945, in Charlotte, North Carolina, to John "Jack" D. Williams Il and Gretchen Carriker Williams. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family.
John earned his engineering degrees from North Carolina State University. After graduation, he worked on pipeline projects in Tulsa, Oklahoma, before beginning military service at Yuma...
WILLIAM A. MARTIN
Jul 19, 2026
WILLIAM A. MARTIN
William A. Martin, 74, passed away in Kingman, Kansas
He was born Sept. 27, 1951 in Guymon, Oklahoma the son of Clell Alvin and Lorraine Kaiser Martin. A Kingman resident since 2025, he was a retired truck driver.
Survivors include three sons, Tommy, Stoney and Sam; daughter Janelle Chase; sisters Clelleshia Martin and Lauralei Martin; and several grandchildren.
There are no...
DEAN LEROY HUXMAN
Jul 17, 2026
Dean Leroy Huxman, 64, passed away on July 17 in Carbondale, Illinois. Dean was born in Topeka, Kansas on March 3, 1962 to Arlene and Alvin Huxman. He attended Highland Park High School and went on to study art at Kansas State University. He graduated from Southern Illinois University in 1993 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, Metalsmithing. Dean processed...
RICHARD C. JOHNSON
Jul 16, 2026
RICHARD CLAYTON JOHNSON
Richard C. Johnson, 83, was born May 4, 1943 at LeRoy, Kansas to Georgia Viesta Cottingham and Theodore Thomas Johnson. He died July 16, 2026. He attended LeRoy schools for all twelve years, graduating in 1961. His early years, he worked at a alfalfa mill at Leroy, and for local farmers. He also worked for his Dad, helping...
AVIS DARLENE SIMONS
Jul 12, 2026
Avis Darlene Simons, 87, died July 12, 2026 at Medicine Lodge, Kansas.
Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at the Walnut Hill Cemetery.
A more detailed obituary will be forthcoming.
JOHN STANLEY NYE
Jul 12, 2026
JOHN NYE
John Stanley Nye, age 75, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away on July 12, 2026. He was born on October 20, 1950 in Thermopolis, WY to Wayne and Virginia Nye.
John lived a life marked by his love and devotion to his family and friends. Putting his life story into words in the manner in which it deserves is an...
CAROLYN BERNICE WAGNER
Jul 10, 2026
Carolyn Bernice Wagner
Carolyn was born on October 2, 1934, in Graham County, Kansas, to Willis and Florence Nickelson. She grew up on the family farm south of Penokee, Kansas, alongside her siblings. On November 22, 1952, she married Herbert Wagner in Hill City, Kansas, and together they raised four children.
During the early years of their marriage, Carolyn was a devoted...
