Billy Eugene “Gene” Compton, Jr., 64, died January 7, 2021 at Hospice House of Reno County, Hutchinson.  He was born May 10, 1956 in Seoul, South Korea, the son of Billy Eugene Compton and Jumi Rudi.  He attended Kansas State University and Manhattan Area Technical School.  He retired from the technology field and was the former owner of the local record shop. Survivors include his mother, Jumi Rudio, Lee’s Summit, MO; daughters, Cecilia Compton-Arber,...

Roy Lee Harder, 88, passed away peacefully December 14, 2020, at Pleasant View Home.  He was born February 7, 1932, in Little River, the son of Lawrence and Emma Straus Harder.  A graduate of Inman High School, he served his country in Korea before receiving his Masters in Engineering from Kansas State University.  He was an engineer for Cessna, Boeing, and other aviation companies, and a member of Central Community Church of God, Wichita. Roy Harder enjoyed square dancing and...

Sandra Lee Rachel Beckler, 65, passed away December 9, 2020 at the Kansas Medical Center, Andover, Kansas.  She was born May 7, 1955 in Faulkton, SD, the daughter of Clarence and Marcella Peterson.  She was a graduate of Faulkton High School.  A resident of Hutchinson since 1997, she was a dietician.  Sandra was a member of Crossroads Christian Church, Hutchinson and the American Legion Auxiliary.  She loved collecting angels, gardening and baking with her...

Loren D. Postier, 65, passed away at home with his wife by his side on December 3, 2020.  He was born October 16, 1955 in Hutchinson, the son of Lynn and Lenore Stansel Postier.  He was a graduate of Inman High School and had received his Bachelor’s degree in agriculture from K- State University.  A resident of Inman most of his life, he was a farmer.  He attended St. Peter’s United Church of Christ. On September 8, 1979 he married Carlene Juhnke. ...

Rebecca Lea Schrag, 63, died December 2, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  She was born December 12, 1956, the daughter of Richard and Arlene Graber Schrag.  She was a member of First Mennonite Church, Pretty Prairie, and currently attended Union Valley Bible Church. Survivors include brothers, David (Joan) Schrag, South Hutchinson, and Rick (Penny) Schrag, Naples, FL; a sister, Kathy (Loren) Kroeker, Inman; 4 nieces and 7 nephews and 8 great-nieces and 6...

Robert H. Howe, 84, died November 25, 2020, at the Medicalodge of Wichita.  He was born March 1, 1936, in Larned, the son of Henry and Iola Hartwig Howe.  A graduate of Hutchinson High School, he attended Hutchinson Junior College, where he received his vocational certificate in welding.  He was a resident of Hutchinson most of his life where he was an auto mechanic and a lifetime member of the AmVets.  He served in the Kansas National Guard and then in the United States...

Judith (Judy) Mason, 83, passed away on November 11, 2020 at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center due to complications from Covid. Born to the late William J. and Dorothy Mannerud Morrissey on May 3, 1937 in Minneapolis, MN, Judy married the love of her life, Bill Mason, on August 31, 1979 in Wichita, KS. Bill preceded her in death on October 21, 2020 also due to complications from Covid. Judy’s family was her first love. She loved nothing more than family reunions and trips. She would...

Bruce Andrew Toews, 57, passed away Monday, October 26, 2020, at Pleasant View Estates in Inman. He was born April 5, 1963, in Moundridge, the son of Harvey R. and Jane Penner Toews.  He was a graduate of Inman High School and received his Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from Bethel College, North Newton. Bruce was a resident of Neodesha for the last 32 years.  He spent his entire teaching career of 30 years as the kindergarten through 6th grade vocal music teacher in the...

  William “Bill” Leslie Mason, 81, passed away on October 21, 2020 at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, due to complications from Covid. Bill was born on February 19, 1939 in Wichita, KS, to William Leslie and Jewel Whiteside Mason. A true American Patriot, Bill served his country in the United States Army when he was a young man. He believed that with hard work, passion, drive and, above all, integrity, anyone could achieve the American dream.  Bill not only reached...

Mark Alan Collins, 61, died October 19, 2020 at his home in Inman, Kansas surrounded by his family.  He was born June 14, 1959 in Muskogee, OK, the son of Archie Wayne and Mickey Barnes Collins.  He was a graduate of Warner High School and Southwest Oklahoma State University, with his Bachelor of Science degree.  A current resident of Inman, he had worked in retail at Walmart for the last 35 years.  He was an avid OU fan, hunter, fly fisherman, and enjoyed his...