Donna Harper - Dirks, 97, of Hutchinson, passed away September 7, 2025, at Wesley Towers, in Hutchinson, KS after a brief illness. She was born April 18th, 1928, in Hutchinson, KS to Earl and Clara Feese.

Donna graduated from Hutchinson High School 1945. Donna lived most of her life in Hutchinson working for Southwestern Bell Telephone and later as a PBX operator at Cessna Fluid Power. She was a member of American Legion Auxiliary #68 and a member of Park Place Christian Church.  She especially cherished her Friday visits from her grandson Sean Harper, taking her to the beauty shop and bringing lunch.

She married Brad Harper in 1946 after he returned from the war. He passed in 1988. She then married Leonard Dirks in 1993 and he passed in 2007.

Donna is survived by one son Steven B. Harper (Karen) of Goodyear, Arizona. Two Stepdaughters, Jo Martin (Dan) of Salina, KS and Jan Moore (Doug) of Emporia, Kansas. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and 4 great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers Rodney and Larry Feese, and stepdaughter Carol Heinlein.

Memorial Service for Donna will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at Elliott Mortuary Chapel and a private family burial will follow. Family will greet friends an hour prior to the service. Friends may sign her book Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. until service time.

Cremation has taken place.

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In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Park Place Christian Church or Wesley Towers Foundation in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main St. Hutchinson, KS 67501.