Stephen "Bud" Hutchens II

Sept. 5, 1981-Dec. 12, 2024

Stephen "Bud" Hutchens II, along with his canine companion Bogart, passed away Thursday afternoon in a tragic accident on Interstate 74.  Bogart went everywhere with Bud so it was fitting for them to be together in death.

Bud owned his own business as a mechanic, Backyard Auto on U.S. 231, north of Crawfordsville.  He enjoyed anything car related, especially hot rods.  He was a people person and a good talker that had a natural charisma and made him easy to like.  He graduated from North Montgomery in 1999 and Lincoln Tech before starting his career.

Born Sept. 5, 1981 in Crawfordsville, he was the son of Stephen Samuel Hutchens and Becky Gunderman.  He married Rebekah Radcliff on July 9, 2011.  She survives.

He was loved and will be missed by his surviving family which includes: wife, Rebekah Hutchens; daughter, Kearston Hutchens; mother, Becky Gunderman; father and his wife, Stephen and Brenda Hutchens; two sisters, Bethany Cooper, with husband Chris and Briana Woodall, with husband, Cory; grandma, Betty Gunderman; nieces and nephews, Ryan, Rylee, Tacie, Aubrie, Gage, Jocelyn and Lincoln; along with many extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by a nephew, Reese Cooper and his paternal grandparents, Sheldon and Kathryn Hutchens, aunt, Barbara and cousin, Leanne.

A gathering to remember Bud and Bogart will be held Thursday, December 19th at Burkhart Funeral Home, 201 West Wabash Avenue, from 3 to 5 PM.  A memorial service will begin at 5 PM with Pastor Terry Thompson officiating.  A celebration of life will be held Friday, December 20th at the Moose Lodge in Crawfordsville, starting at 6 PM.

Online condolences may be made at www.BurkhartFH.com.