Jean “Rusty” Danewitz, 78, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 17, 2026. She was born in Lyons, Kansas, on August 15, 1947, to William Clinton and Juanita (Beck) Anglin.

Rusty was a homemaker in the truest sense — keeper of family traditions, master of the perfectly folded fitted sheet, and creator of cleaning solutions that somehow always involved either bleach or vinegar and water. She loved her family fiercely and never missed a chance to cheer from the sidelines at her kids’ and grandkids’ sporting events, school programs, and life’s many milestones.

On August 31, 1964, Rusty married the love of her life, David Danewitz. Together they shared over 61 wonderful years of marriage. She would smile and say, “The first 62 years were the hardest,” … until August, then she would tell you 63.

She is survived by her: husband, David; daughters, Kimberly Christine Weiser (Troy), Toni Michelle Ruebke (Chris), and Kat Danewitz, all of Hutchinson; along with a “tribe” of grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two brothers, Tim Anglin and Dean Anglin; and sister Anita Robbins, all of Oklahoma.

She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Virginia Anglin.

Cremation has taken place.

A come and go Celebration of Life will be held at 11 am, Aug. 15,2026, at Hidden Valley Downs, 8102 N. Summers Rd., Hutchinson, KS. No fancy dress code, no fuss—just shared memories that will keep her close to our hearts. Bring your best hug or a handshake. Leave with a full heart and a smile. 

“Good night, sweet dreams. We love you.”