Remembering HutchCC Alumni and Staff

By Bianca Salazar
Staff writer
IG: bancasalazar_bts

In this time of trick-or-treating and dressing up, some students take the time to reflect on the lives of their loved ones in a special tradition called Dia de Los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead. This special night is celebrated by most of the Hispanic community as a form of remembrance of their past loved ones. 

This celebration isn’t limited to their culture. It is encouraged to create a memorial for a loved one and celebrate their life. 

At Hutchinson Community College, the school’s history starts all the way back in 1928, almost 100 years ago. There has been a plethora of students within those years who have paved a way for their life after attending HutchCC. Not only students, but also faculty and staff that have helped build up HutchCC.

Even though not everyone is listed, students and staff are welcome to remember the lives of those before them.

Daniel James Stoecklein was born on Mar. 12, 1963 and died on Nov. 12, 2020. He graduated from Trinity Catholic High School in 1981 and Hutchinson Community College in 1983. He worked up the ladder for Kroger from 1978-2014. (Elliot Mortuary Obituary)

Rusty Hilst was born on Dec. 29, 1942 and died on Jun. 17, 2025. He graduated from Hutchinson High School, and attended Valparaiso University and the University of Kansas.  He loved playing golf, watching KU basketball, and broadcasting for the Hutchinson Salthawks and Blue Dragons. (Elliot Mortuary Obituary)

Barbara J. Luginbill was born on Mar. 3, 1936 and died on Sept. 9, 2025. She graduated from Hutchinson High School, then attended Hutchinson Community College. She worked in the banking industry. (skradskifh.com)

David Glenn Hoskinson was born on Dec. 22, 1947 and died on Jan. 3, 2020. He graduated from Burrton High School, attended Hutchinson Community College, and then joined the U.S. Air Force in 1967-1974. He was a part of the Titan II Missile program. (findagrave.com)

Ryan Swanson was born on Jan. 19, 1969 and he died on Aug. 2, 2025. He graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1987, attended Hutchinson Community College and was a member of the 1988 men’s basketball national championship team, and then graduated from Kansas State in 1991. He later became the coach for the Blue Dragons basketball team from 2006-2009. (Legacy.com)

Taylor Francis Terry was born on Feb 21, 1992 and died on Sept. 25, 2023. He graduated from Central Christian High School and attended Hutchinson Community College. He worked as an arborist for BARC Tree Care in Hutchinson. (Legacy.com)

Thomas Harley Long was born on Feb. 18, 1938 and he died on Aug. 24, 2023. He graduated from Sylvia Rural High School in 1956, attended Hutchinson Community College, then joined the U.S. Army from 1960-1962. (Legacy.com)

Waleed Marwan Shaban was born on Oct. 7, 1990 and died on Nov. 24, 2024. He graduated from Hutchinson High School, attended Hutchinson Community College on a football scholarship and graduated from Wichita State. He worked for many businesses like construction, real estate, insurance, and a car dealership. (Hutchinson News Obituary)

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